enzo gambaro Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Traf said: I could be very wrong (not for the first time today), but I don't see him getting 2 miles. I’d be inclined to agree, though if he is a proper stayer it would explain why he’s struggled to make an impression over middle distances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Yes, there's always that, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 11 hours ago, Traf said: Yucatan is a Group 3 1m2f horse that clearly prefers a right handed track. He won't run the Caulfield IMO. Withdrawn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 16, 2018 Members Share Posted October 16, 2018 Cheers lads. Really interested to see Magic Circle go round in (hopefully) the Moonee Valley Cup. Ideal track for a Chester lover. That may be one I will have a go at even though you never know how the travel has affected them. Quite a way from settling on one this year but, bearing in mind how many English attempts there have been without success, surely the time must come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo gambaro Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Did Charlie Appleby’s plane do loop-the-loops all the way to Oz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 16, 2018 Members Share Posted October 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Traf said: Withdrawn... ..."under farcical circumstances". https://www.racenet.com.au//news/favourite-yucatan-to-miss-2018-caulfield-cup-in-farcical-circumstances-20181015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 16, 2018 Members Share Posted October 16, 2018 28 minutes ago, enzo gambaro said: Did Charlie Appleby’s plane do loop-the-loops all the way to Oz? I think that's on the way home when he has plundered Aussie booty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo gambaro Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, bolty58 said: I think that's on the way home when he has plundered Aussie booty If he’s any horses left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 16, 2018 Members Share Posted October 16, 2018 Aussie charm at its best! https://www.racenet.com.au//news/lloyd-williams-labels-all-in-cups-punters-stupid--after-yucatan-fiasco-20181016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 2 hours ago, bolty58 said: ..."under farcical circumstances". https://www.racenet.com.au//news/favourite-yucatan-to-miss-2018-caulfield-cup-in-farcical-circumstances-20181015 Hmmm, not sure about that. He was withdrawn less than an hour after I said he wouldn't be running. The trainer said the last run had taken too much out of him and that he had sore feet. It was widely reported shortly after his withdrawal, so I'm not so sure it's farcical. As for ante-post betting, that's the risk you take for going after better odds. Here in the UK, it's generally accepted that you lose your money if it doesn't run, but the guy could have been less blunt, I suppose. That said, they're only Aussies, classless pricks to a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medwaywhite Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 I’ve did magic circle ages ago knowing if it didn’t run I’d lose my money ,that’s the gamble you take.but if they was going to send it to the other side of the world ,there would have to be something serious not to run it ,fingers crossed it does the business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 17, 2018 Members Share Posted October 17, 2018 15 hours ago, Traf said: Hmmm, not sure about that. He was withdrawn less than an hour after I said he wouldn't be running. The trainer said the last run had taken too much out of him and that he had sore feet. It was widely reported shortly after his withdrawal, so I'm not so sure it's farcical. As for ante-post betting, that's the risk you take for going after better odds. Here in the UK, it's generally accepted that you lose your money if it doesn't run, but the guy could have been less blunt, I suppose. That said, they're only Aussies, classless pricks to a man. Amen to that. As Lloyd Williams said, they must be a bit stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 17, 2018 Members Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) They say jockeys are shit judges. McDonalds statement here is certainly startling. Fiorente was the biggest moral I have ever seen in a Melbourne Cup and I backed it accordingly. Still my biggest ever single collect (in the 5 digit territory). After reading you blokes comments I am betwixt and betwuther! https://www.racenet.com.au//news/james-mcdonald-makes-big-statement-about-2018-melbourne-cup-favourite-20181017 The fallout continues:- https://www.racenet.com.au//news/chief-steward-explains-his-view-on-yucatan-caulfield-cup-drama-20181017 Edited October 17, 2018 by bolty58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 19, 2018 Members Share Posted October 19, 2018 Latest Melbourne Cup news:- https://www.racenet.com.au//news/one-time-2018-melbourne-cup-favourite-to-resume-work-on-monday-20181019 The Yucatan fallout continues:- https://www.racenet.com.au//news/michael-walks-us-through-the-yucatan-saga-and-talks-about-his-massive-new-gig-20181019 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/analysis-of-yucatan-betting-records-expected-to-be-finalised-friday-20181018 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/stewards--nothing-untoward-or-abnormal--in-yucatan-caulfield-cup-betting-records-20181019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 4 hours ago, bolty58 said: Latest Melbourne Cup news:- https://www.racenet.com.au//news/one-time-2018-melbourne-cup-favourite-to-resume-work-on-monday-20181019 The Yucatan fallout continues:- https://www.racenet.com.au//news/michael-walks-us-through-the-yucatan-saga-and-talks-about-his-massive-new-gig-20181019 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/analysis-of-yucatan-betting-records-expected-to-be-finalised-friday-20181018 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/stewards--nothing-untoward-or-abnormal--in-yucatan-caulfield-cup-betting-records-20181019 Jesus christ, talk about being over dramatic. Horse was running, now isn't. Big fucking deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo gambaro Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Cliffs Of Moher? Blew the start in the Eclipse before running on at the end giving lumps of weight to Roaring Lion and Saxon Warrior. Crying out for a longer trip for me and must have a good chance in the Caulfield Cup. 16/1 for Melbourne and I think he’ll stay, even if his pedigree does beg to differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 25, 2018 Members Share Posted October 25, 2018 Time to update the Melbourne Cup news too. Starting with Magic Circle:- https://www.racenet.com.au//news/corey-brown-meets-his-2018-melbourne-cup-ride-at-werribee-20181025 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/godolphin-melbourne-cup-hope-back-on-track-after-cut-leg-20181025 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/runaway-moves-closer-to-landing-2018-melbourne-cup-start-20181025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 29, 2018 Members Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Seems a colourful character! https://www.racenet.com.au//news/ban-me-from-the-melbourne-cup-for-life--i-don-t-care-says-crazy--billionaire-20181029 Other M Cup news:- https://www.racenet.com.au//news/another-2018-melbourne-cup-contender-under-fitness-cloud-20181028 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/now-for-the-2018-melbourne-cup-for-rostropovich-20181029 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/craig-williams-to-ride-youngstar-in-the-melbourne-cup-20181029 Edited November 2, 2018 by bolty58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medwaywhite Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 It might be me but I can’t seem to open the last lot of information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted November 1, 2018 Members Share Posted November 1, 2018 On 29/10/2018 at 18:57, medwaywhite said: It might be me but I can’t seem to open the last lot of information Not sure why mate but if you highlight one, right click and select "Go to https://........" you should get in. They usually highlight in blue with underlining but I am too much of a computer numpty to tell you why these links didn't automatically do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted November 2, 2018 Members Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) Hopefully, these links work? https://www.racenet.com.au//news/saturday-runner-backed-in-from-$201-to-win-2018-melbourne-cup-20181101 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/which-horses-are-chasing-the-melbourne-cup-start-at-flemington-on-saturday-20181102 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/2018-melbourne-cup-horses-being-vetted-20181102 Aha! I've sorted the earlier ones now! Edited November 2, 2018 by bolty58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Is Magic Circle going to win then? I do hope so, as I've been sticking my free £10 bets with Paddy Power each week on it (£5 e/w) since Medway mentioned it back in August. Provided it comes in the first 4 then I'll be rather pleased, ecstatic if it wins mind (about £1K back I think) - I;ll even consider giving Medway a reach-a-round if it comes across the line first I know nothing about this race at all, so don't know if being one of the favourites actually means a great deal (with regards to historically winning) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted November 3, 2018 Members Share Posted November 3, 2018 I am impressed that so far it has been travelling under the radar down here. Hardly a word said about it! Looking forward to the live barrier draw tonight. So much can be learned from connections reactions. If MC gets anything 4-10 ish, it's chances will be enhanced. https://www.racenet.com.au//news/marwan-koukash-arrives-to-rock-the-melbourne-cup-20181102 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/a-prince-of-arran-into-melbourne-cup-after-lexus-stakes-win-20181103 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/no-melbourne-cup-penalty-for-a-prince-of-arran-20181103 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/tosen-basil-to-be-in-the-2018-melbourne-cup-20181102 https://www.racenet.com.au//news/2018-melbourne-cup-day-fields-for-supporting-races-20181102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted November 3, 2018 Members Share Posted November 3, 2018 Not starting another thread for this but, I watched the Wakeful Stakes earlier today and I believe they are fucking around with Verry Elleegant. I suspect now that it will run a massive race in the Oaks and probably win after what I saw today. Held up at the back of the field and a complete non trier to my eye. I will be on on Thursday! https://www.racenet.com.au//news/shakeup-of-vrc-oaks-betting-after-verry-elleegant-fails-in-wakeful-stakes-20181103 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted November 3, 2018 Members Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) Not the best!!! https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/superracing/melbourne-cup-2018-barrier-draw-and-final-field/live-coverage/27f65efc5656d147b1785cd9a5b2c1bb Still sticking though. Will also think about Best Solution (massive win in the Caulfield Cup) and Nakeeta as the local hope after favourable barrier draws. Just that top weights have rarely won this and Nakeeta is a dour stayer who likes the wet (which they are predicting for Tuesday. If I get any feed from the racing contacts I have in Melbourne, I will let you know. They gave me the 100-1 winner Prince of Penzance a few years back and I completely ignored them! They have all sorts of contacts in and out of their shop - owners, trainers, jockeys etc. and get some good feedback. They even got Pat Eddery to sign a set of Dancing Braves colours for me some years back when he came over for the ''Legends' race. Edited November 3, 2018 by bolty58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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