The Blacks A Fake was a great race
King Of Swing was a sensational 3rd but was that a little help that Expensive Ego applied to Copy That?
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...21#APM24072101
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...s/?mc=AP240721
Barrier 1 for King Of Swing - $1.22 says it all
Krug is $1.70 for the Derby but from barrier 10 (likely 9) it should be a cracking race
Has the Oaks always been shorter than the Derby?
6 Group 1's in a row
Last edited by Messenger; 07-22-2021 at 08:49 PM.
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The Blacks A Fake was a great race
King Of Swing was a sensational 3rd but was that a little help that Expensive Ego applied to Copy That?
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...21#APM24072101
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Anthony Butt and Ricky Thurlow were warned in relation to their conduct following a verbal altercation in the birdcage area after the race.
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/ste...l/?mc=AP240721
This would no doubt be Anthony agreeing that Ricky used Expensive Ego to soften up Copy That
Last edited by Messenger; 07-27-2021 at 02:00 AM.
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Great theory Kev, but this was a $250k Grand Circuit race! Expensive Ego has been widely touted as the heir to the title of Australia's best pacer and his record gives plenty of support to that viewpoint. It was a terrific race because Butt and Thurlow made it one. Would they have shown that aggression had King of Swing gone away instead of resembling a drunk negotiating the pub steps at closing time? Probably not. Too many GC races are boring affairs when the favourite finds the lead.
Butt copped a 28 day suspension for contacting KOS when he crossed him, although I am sure the favourite contributed somewhat with his behaviour. It seems he has worked out he is a bull horse and he chose to put on a show.
Anyway, the race was as good as over after 200 metres as my wife commented. Once Amazing Dream led, and Butt came looking for the lead, the mare was always going to be the one to beat. Had bookies been taking bets during the race Amazing Dream would have been long odds on once Thurlow applied pressure. History shows the mare has the wood on Copy That over 2700 and further when he is used early.
I have no idea why Butt come to have words with Thurlow and, taking into account what I have written, Thurlow appears to be the innocent party in the exchange. Four-lettered retorts aside, and Butt probably deserved one.
It was a proper race instead of a procession and, all hissy fits aside, the best mare won. Again.
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Not saying Amazing was not amazing
I still see it as softening up the leader, looked like a challenge for the lead which was denied but then decided to inflict a smidge more damage which was the sealer for my view. All this after a long look around
I am not the only one with this view but it is only a view not an accusation.
Last edited by Messenger; 07-27-2021 at 01:59 AM.
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There is a piece on the internet highlighting the third stable runner No.3 Spirit Of St Louis's driver strangely drifting 3 wide and letting Expensive Ego off the fence before he carts up King Of Swing
It makes for interesting viewing
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...21#APM24072101
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Red hot but, once again, those in charge of the meeting were busy patting their Labradors while the race was on.
Egmont Park Discontinued
https://harnesslink.com/australia/eg...-discontinued/
Situated only 15 kilometres from Toowoomba City, the future of the Stud will remain as a Seymour family asset and will run initially black angus/wagyu cross cattle.
The only regret we have is that there are no members of our family who have an interest in horses to carry on the tradition.
It is hard to imagine Queensland racing without the Seymours
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Bondi Lockdown not going to Queensland - to remain at spell for longer
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A big night at Redcliffe tonight
Ripp first up in the Derby (be advised that R7 is at 7.41) and a quality Gp1 Gold Cup
https://www.harness.org.au/racing/fi...22#REM25062204
You need to tune in from 6.42 to catch Amore Vita in R5, then the 2yo Final, Derby & Cup
(Right from the Get-go there is plenty of Vic interest in R1 at 4.44)
Last edited by Messenger; 06-25-2022 at 05:36 PM.
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