Wednesday Horsham

As I am off to the Horsham Historical Society before this meet (to explore my great, great grandfather's claims to be the founder of Horsham)
I am going to highlight some of the breeding of the horses - particularly those just beginning their racing careers

I was trying to split the 2yo's in the first and couldn't so I went to the pedigrees. Of course Madeeba being Messini's half bro looks a standout but I thought his first start suggested he has a lot to learn. The opposite on that scale as far as racing goes is Streetside Classic who has already had 5 starts and led Madeeba up 3w when they met (and finished right next to him). Last start he had a horror draw, he or Kerryn got caught napping at the 800 and after that just ran into deadends. Back to pedigree - well Metropolitan has not done much downunder except for Exciteusinthecity and Metro Mike who is a real outcross being out of a Chandon (Classic Gary) mare. Maybe Streetside Classic from a Classic Gary mare can make a horse too. If he we see a favourite at silly odds, I might opt for him instead.

In Race 2 the 3yo we have a first starter in Night Performer by The Warp Drive. It would have been good for the industry if this son of Albert Albert could have made a sire. Patronage for him has been lacking and he has not got nearly enough to the track. If Night Performer becomes one - he will be TWD's third only winner

4yo first starter in the 4th, Byebyeguy is the last foal of Able Lynne who has produced a few goodies
http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/r...horse_id=16032
While appearing to pretty much be an outcross with Union Guy, I was intrigued with how many siblings the pedigree has in the first 7gens. If you have Pedigree Partner check it out.
Of course Union guy has siblings Walton Hanover and Wendymae Hanover 2x2 in his half for starters but one cross that I find very interesting is the 3rd gen Adioo Time (dam of Able Bye Bye) in the bottom half matched with her ¾bro Good Time 4 times in the 6th & 7th gen in the top half.

There are some good class races later in the program so it should be a good day

Love the Horsham trots. One of my favourite tracks.

If I had been prepared to accept only 2 place divvies in the 1st I could have collected $9 the place and then in the 2nd we could have enjoyed $16 the place.
Pretty good day here today - as much sun as cloud

Quinella in the 1st would have been handy Kev.

The Fat Man was once again very impressive in the best class race of the day (C4-6)
I did not realize how closely related he is to ITMQ!
Not only do they share the same 3rd dam but there is also that close up Sokys Atom in the dam line and for that matter they are both sired by Most Happy Fella line sires (getting carried away, I know)

http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/r...orse_id=593082
http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/r...orse_id=552790

and The Fat Man is an entire as well. His record now stands at 12 wins from 20 starts. His mile rate of 1.55.6 broke the Horsham track record for 4 year olds for 1700 metres by a full second and was only 0.3 seconds outside the Horsham all age track record for 1700 metres. He is a half brother to Ay Tee Em and Giggling Girl and closely related to another fast class NZ horse in Cash Asset.

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Originally Posted by Frosty

and The Fat Man is an entire as well. His record now stands at 12 wins from 20 starts. His mile rate of 1.55.6 broke the Horsham track record for 4 year olds for 1700 metres by a full second and was only 0.3 seconds outside the Horsham all age track record for 1700 metres. He is a half brother to Ay Tee Em and Giggling Girl and closely related to another fast class NZ horse in Cash Asset.

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The Tk record could do with a good smashing Terry as the two horses that hold it, set the mark in a C1 and an early 3yo race. I believe on the right day, the right field on a fast track could see a couple of secs taken off that record

Edit: Oops forgot to add Congratulations Terry, to think you may not only have a topliner but also a stallion prospect must be fantastic

I know that was a very fast Q3 but The Fat Man did not seem to be the same horse tonight Terry

Yes a bit disappointing. He should have been able to run home in 54 and change from there, but they are animals and not machines. If you don't want to get disappointed don't get involved in racing horses. His record still reads as 12 wins from 21 starts. I wish all my horses had records like that. We move on to focus now on horses trialing at Hamilton tomorrow morning and racing at Swan Hill Thursday night. We will reload with him !

Anybody fancy Ashleigh Herbertson's chances v the Mannings in the next at Horsham?
Peter M has 1 in, daughter Michelle 2, daughter Kerryn 1 and son in law Grant the only other runner

Metrofromelle did it for her.
Definitely no Manning collusion as Jackabeams not handing up to Jaccka Art cost the odds on pop the race
(Jackabeams then ran last)

Another way for punters to do their money. Of course we do not know how she may have gone otherwise but check out the number flapping around fav Lindsey Effects legs - whoever failed to attach it properly certainly cost this inexperienced horse any chance she had in her 2nd start

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...ic#HSC12081506

The Princess of the Wimmera for 3yoF today saw Jilliby Jitterbug start $1.50, having won near on $200k more than any of the other 5 runners
But Alessa was only $3.40 for a reason - their plan seemed to be to eyeball the leader all the way and Alessa chewed up the Jitterbug and spat her out
They flew home the last half in 55.5 to be only 0.2 secs outside the track record
I saw a tears in the eyes of sole owner/breeder Harvey Delmenico and why wouldn't there be as he also bred her dam - Gp2 winner No More Trouble
She might be a mare of the future - she is certainly tough

Other odds on favorite Stuover led and just hung on in the Horsham Guineas for the 3yo C&Gs. They ran a 55.5 half too

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...S030816&ms=vic