For a reason

[Zipper]

Showed a bit of ticker to fight back when headed last night but certainly lacked a bit of zip at the top of the straight. Interesting to see hoe how he goes backing up again next week. I think I would have preferred him with 2 weeks between runs into the chariots.

Thoughts?

[montana]

Bit hard on lanny fellas , he has raced the best most his life and been very consistent. last year he had issues firstly with his hamstrings and then later in the season he struggled with a bad cold and it was a race against the clock to get him into he breeders crown final but these things happen look through any horses form they always have those patches. not saying he is better than smiling shard or For a reason but a pretender thats pretty hard. he showed alot of ticker in 2 year old breeders final over 2240 m and sure he was beaten by a better horse on the day ( and no ordinary horse he was the nz 2year old of the year by a mile ) but he showed plenty of heart . http://www.harness.org.au/video/vic/MXM23080906.wmv

he will also improve alot in fitness from his hondo placing , his heart rate was well up and darrel will have him peaking for the chariots

disclaimer - besides d graham i am probably the most bias person when it comes to lanercost !

Zipper i agree FAR went awesome last night 26.3 closing qtr horses just cant really finish of any faster than that if luke had of let him run the qtr before he would have won by 10 meters he is the one to beat in the final thats for sure. luke has giving him a alot of ground work and there is no doubt he will be spot on he wasnt knocked around in the paleface.

[mango]

Hi Montana

Don't worry Lanercost still has my vote of confidence and i think you have evey right to be bias. Check your inbox.

[mightymo]

there is nothing wrong with a little bias Montana, especially when it comes to a really good horse like Lanercost.

How is Pearl of montana going?

[montana]

Pearl is coming along nicely darrel just worked her some fast work this morning we are setting her for the seymour series and i think the 2100 meters will suit her well , after that she will have a big spell.

[mightymo]

i know its only early days, but how did tomkitten break in?

i thought it was a great name, but youve prob changed it by now

[montana]

tomkitten is still in NZ and broke in well , she got over her injury very quickly and is now having a break. we will probably bring her out to oz in october after her next prep and yes while my daughter loves the name tomkitten of course , we will probably rename her montana something .

[buster]

i think the draw looks pretty good for you montana, fastest horse out the gate in that race and being a bit wider gives you a good run to the first turn

(wouldnt worry about your horse being forgotten, he should be massive overs)

[mightymo]

tomkitten is still in NZ and broke in well , she got over her injury very quickly and is now having a break. we will probably bring her out to oz in october after her next prep and yes while my daughter loves the name tomkitten of course , we will probably rename her montana something .

i have to say we were very disappointed on the day with her sale price. The preparers were of the view that she was the nicer of the 2 BD fillies, and the other one brought 70K! Tbe honest, i thought they would both bring 50K, so the end result was the same, but I still cant believe the difference in price...

[montana]

i think the draw looks pretty good for you montana, fastest horse out the gate in that race and being a bit wider gives you a good run to the first turn

(wouldnt worry about your horse being forgotten, he should be massive overs)

not really worried about the price just want the glory ! darrel will be firing him out of the gate next week , its the grand final no point to die wondering. i dont mind drawing up the track a little at menangle compared to drawing right on the inside , the draw is perfect for us imo there will be no excuses.