PWJ Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 GRAND FINAL DAY - Sat Nov 11 At last it arrives - the Grand Final Day - when all the final placings in the comp will be decided. Who will be Champions ? Who will secure the Wooden Spoon (somewhat unwillingly) ? We begin with a couple of big fields thundering down the Riccarton chute then the Metropolitan Trophy, the dress rehearsal for the NZ Cup. Followed by a tricky restricted 2000m go which leads in to the day's NZ feature - the 51st 2000 Guineas where all the Spring 3yo stars face off. Then we board the plane to Melbourne for the Flemington finale ( I gave the Parramatta swamp a miss for the GF). Mustang Valley takes on some handy old girls in the Matriarch before we launch into a triple header of Gr1 races where many competitors are well know to the Super Comp club. And then comes the day's climax: a Benchmark 80 where almost everything has winning credentials. The perfect type of race to end the comp and it will all be over in barely a minute as they charge 1100 down the Flemington straight ! Two of the top 4 in the Magnificent Seven meet when Heather and Zig clash in the Grand Final where Maurice and Our Maizcay with just 8 losses between them from 30 HTHs will also face off. The Turbos and Ferdies who finished 3rd and 4th in the Round Robin surprisingly meet in the GF however The Ferdies edged the Manawatu lads 3-2 in Round 1 and beat them 4-1 in Round 8. The 'Naki crew ARE the Turbos' bogey team but can they overcome that in the Grand Final ? 3rd place playoffs can be mundane affairs with hopes dashed the previous week but both the Magpies and Blues were confident of a Grand Final appearance last Friday and will now want to prove they should have been there. No one wants to be part of a team to lose two Finals matches. Feature clash could be the HTH between Roland and Richie who have both had some major tallies inflicted against them - more than $8700 combined - so they will look to inflict more pain on their HTH rival here. In Round 3 the Magpies audaciously launched a Triple Joker play against the Auks which saw them defeated but salvaging two bonus points (converting to 6) while in Round 10 the Magpies wrought their revenge with a 4-1 win highlighted by Roland destroying Richie who gets a chance for his own personal revenge here. The Chiefs finished last and 23 points behind The Highlanders in the Round Robin but here they are not even having to fight out the Wooden Spoon battle as they meet in the Presidents Grand Final. The Lightning Blue vs Howie clash could see some fireworks in this one. Southerner Craig may also come up with some secret local oil in the first leg so Steve P will need to be at his best. The Chiefs played their Joker against the Otago lads in Round 6 but came unstuck in the last despite leading after 9 races but they got their revenge in Round 13 when their streak of improvement saw them defeat the Highlanders. One apiece but who wins the Presidents Final ? Lastly the Wooden Spoon. In their wildest nightmares the redoubtable Swamp Foxes, any of whom are capable of big personal totals, could not have imagined a fortnight ago they would be in an "all-animal" dogfight to the death to avoid the dreaded Wooden Spoon. The Kauri Kats are the Jekyll and Hyde team of the comp but who knows which version will show up this week. The Kats triumphed in Round 1 despite a lower aggregate but fell victim to a successful Joker play by The Swampies in Round 8. At one a piece just who will be going home with the "piece of wood" they certainly don't want ? Good luck everyone... Remember you must have at least 6 different picks (of 20) for those who post after their opponent Please post on time. Let's have some fun and note the closing time... Close off at 1.15pm (NZ time) Races are: 1. Riccarton R5 - 2.15pm - Donaldson Brown Pegasus Stks (LR) - $90k, 1000m, open hdcp 2. Riccarton R6 - 2.48pm - Scenic Hotel Group Premier - $65k, 1100m, R75 BM 3. Riccarton R7 - 3.28pm - Nautical Boat Insurance Metropolitan Trophy (LR) - $100k, 2600m, open hdcp 4. Riccarton R8 - 4.03pm - Gold Club Premier - $65k, 2000m, R75 BM 5. Riccarton R9 - 4.43pm - Al Basti Equiworld Dubai 51st NZ 2000 Guineas (Gr1) - $600k, 1600m, 3yos SWs 6. Flemington R5 - 5.10pm - TAB Matriarch Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 2000m, mares SW+Ps 7. Flemington R6 - 5.50pm - Darley Champions Sprint (Gr1) - $3m, 1200m, WFA 8. Flemington R7 - 6.30pm - Kennedy Champions Mile (Gr1) - $3m, 1600m, WFA 9. Flemington R8 - 7.10pm - TAB Champions Stks (Gr1) - $3m, 2000m, WFA 10. Flemington R9 - 7.50pm - World Horse Racing Grand Hdcp - $150k, 1100m, BM80 hdcp NPC SPRING SUPER COMP GRAND FINAL FERDIES vs TURBOS Maurice (10/5-3236.40/2962.60) v Our Maizcay (12/3-3866.60/3002.40) Geoff (10/5-3035.00/2124.60) v Gary (6/9-3233.60/3966.00) Heather (8/7-4163.40/3259.80) v Ziggy (9/6-3939.60/2403.20) PJ (7/8-3605.20/3897.40) v Blind Squirrel (8/7-3845.00/3374.80) Hesi (5/10-3111.40/3633.00) v Ray (7/8-2986.00/2695.00) 3rd PLACE PLAYOFF MAGPIES vs BLUES Antz (7/8-3873.60/3517.00) v Moose (9/6-2725.80/3199.20) Ian (10/5-3235.60/2463.60) v Smiler (10/5-3483.20/3070.20) Richie (5/10-3552.20/4539.80) v Roland (5/10-2759.60/4175.60) Stevie N (10/5-3383.20/2801.80) v Gordy (7/8-3239.00/3183.40) Secret Squirrel (11/4-3688.40/2582.40) v Pete (7/8-3565.00/3659.20) NPC SPRING SUPER COMP PRESIDENTS GRAND FINAL CHIEFS vs HIGHLANDERS Gee (1/14-1503.60/3653.20) v Midnight Caller (7/7-2852.80/2955.60) Jack (6/9-2231.40/3217.60) v Tonka (9/6-3561.80/2710.60) Steve P (8/7-3298.80/3383.60) v Craig (4/11-2156.60/3462.40) Robert (6/9-3414.80/4052.40) v Rob (6/8-2427.20/2821.20) Lightning Blue (7/8-3220.20/3570.00) v Howie (12/3-4408.40/2855.40) WOODEN SPOON PLAYOFF KAURI KATS vs SWAMP FOXES Max (3/12-2011.20/3158.60) v Rees (3/12-2031.60/4497.60) Sharne (7/8-3237.40/3240.80) v Black Caviar (12/3-3744.00/1934.80) Rex (0/5-536.60/857.00) v Punter Pete (9/6-4342.80/3109.60) Graeme (9/6-3426.40/2791.00) v Maria (7/8-2655.60/2688.20) Jen (6/9-2579.00/3942.20) v Jamison (7/8-3712.60/3162.40) THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN 4408.40 Howie (Highlanders) (12/3) 4342.80 Punter Pete (Swamp Foxes) (9/6) 4163.40 Heather (Ferdies) (8/7) 3939.60 Ziggy (Turbos) (9/6) 3873.60 Antz (Magpies) (7/8) 3866.60 Our Maizcay (Turbos) (12/3) 3845.00 Blind Squirrel (Turbos) (8/7) THE SERENDIPITOUS SIX (those with the least $$ scored against them) Secret Squirrel (11/4-2582.40) (Magpies) Ian (10/5-2463.60) (Magpies) Ziggy (9/6-2403.20) (Turbos) Pam (7/4-1675.80) (Kauri Kats)[*11 matches only] Geoff (10/5-2124.60) (Ferdies) Black Caviar (12/3-1934.80) (Swamp Foxes) THE UNFORTUNATE FIVE (those with the most $$ scored against them) Gary (6/9-3966.00) (Turbos) Robert (6/9-4052.40) (Chiefs) Roland (5/10-4175.60) (Blues) Rees (3/12-4497.60) (Swamp Foxes) Richie (5/10-4539.80) (Magpies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 I gotta say I love the randomness of this comp. The dollars you score are down to your own skill or lack of it but you really have zero control over what is scored against you and yet despite expecting the $$ against to level out for most competitors after 15 HTH matches it makes the mind boggle how a competitor like Richie can have $4539 scored against him and yet BC, a mere $1935, less than half of Richie's $$ conceded. Sometimes your luck is in and other times it just goes all against you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Jammo cautiously sizing up Jen (gulp) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Meanwhile Max has Rees on the run 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 and Maria is mesmerizing Graeme.... 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 6 hours ago, PWJ said: Lightning Blue (7/8-3220.20/3570.00) v Howie (12/3-4408.40/2855.40) WOODEN SPOON PLAYOFF KAURI KATS vs SWAMP FOXES Max (3/12-2011.20/3158.60) v Rees (3/12-2031.60/4497.60) What is going on here ? Have been In line for a nice Wooden Spoon all season long, and suddenly these 2 snatch it from my grasp at the death . ? A disaster. 🙄 so instead Now it's a 'Silver Spoon' battle in the Penthouse with Howie the smooth wealthy Leader of the 'PJ Magnificent Seven' List ! that's like getting a 'Fork' in the eye 🤕😄 Howie keen to add more Silverware 🥄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 2 hours ago, PWJ said: and Maria is mesmerizing Graeme.... I don't think it's having the desired affect .... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 3 1 13 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 18 hours ago, PWJ said: I gotta say I love the randomness of this comp. The dollars you score are down to your own skill or lack of it but you really have zero control over what is scored against you and yet despite expecting the $$ against to level out for most competitors after 15 HTH matches it makes the mind boggle how a competitor like Richie can have $4539 scored against him and yet BC, a mere $1935, less than half of Richie's $$ conceded. Sometimes your luck is in and other times it just goes all against you. I know and most weeks I have made a profit and only $300 off top 6 but have only won a third of my games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Castleton Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 1. Riccarton R5 – 10,11 2. Riccarton R6 – 6,15 3. Riccarton R7 – 1,5 4. Riccarton R8 – 2,10 5. Riccarton R9 – 2,9 BB 6. Flemington R5 – 6,7 7. Flemington R6 – 4,10 8. Flemington R7 – 3,6 9. Flemington R8 – 7,10 10. Flemington R9 – 3,12 BB Good luck to you Richie and the Magpies. Thanks Pete. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 19 hours ago, PWJ said: Meanwhile Max has Rees on the run Max would like to thank The Legendary Scorer for finally pitching him against an opponent he can beat (on recent recorded form at least)... MM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 20 hours ago, PWJ said: and Maria is mesmerizing Graeme.... sorry to have to remind you of this PJ but JEN is not a Fox (and certainly not of the Swamp variety), she's a Kat and a Queen Kat at that! There is only one Kat wot's a Fox and he is Wileyer than a Coyote 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 20 hours ago, Maximus said: sorry to have to remind you of this PJ but JEN is not a Fox (and certainly not of the Swamp variety), she's a Kat and a Queen Kat at that! There is only one Kat wot's a Fox and he is Wileyer than a Coyote Jen can be very foxy at times though Max, you gotta admit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 With Robert two days late in posting his selections, young Rob should be VERY worried....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taniwha99 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, PWJ said: With Robert two days late in posting his selections, young Rob should be VERY worried....... Spoken to Robert , he has other important issue`s to address .... He will post tomorrow morning... Edited November 10, 2023 by Taniwha99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, PWJ said: Jen can be very foxy at times though Max, you gotta admit yes, i had this confirmed by Roland LOL MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 59 minutes ago, Taniwha99 said: I don`t think he realize that we made the finals ... He may pop up soon hopefully , Fingers and toe`s crossed !! 2 hours ago, PWJ said: With Robert two days late in posting his selections, young Rob should be VERY worried....... Looking for Group 1 Glory on Tuesday so hopefully having a fun time holidaying around the shaky Isle before the Big Day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenlove Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1. Riccarton R5 – 3,8 2. Riccarton R6 – 8,9 3. Riccarton R7 – 8,11 4. Riccarton R8 – 5,15 5. Riccarton R9 – 3,5 bb 6. Flemington R5 – 10,11 7. Flemington R6 – 3,7 8. Flemington R7 – 4,5 9. Flemington R8 – 8,11 10. Flemington R9 – 7,11 bb All the best to you Jamison and the SF’s. Thank you Peter. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 R1 - 2/5. R2 - 3/11. R3 - 4/7, R4 - 2/5. R5 - 1/5 BB, R6 - 4/5. R7 - 7/8. R8 - 1/6. R9 - 9/11. R10 - 2/13 BB. All The Best Craig, Thanks PL, Go The Chiefs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Caviar Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 R1 3-14 R2 5-7 R3 2-10 R4 1-3 BB R5 1-11 R6 2-6 R7 1-8 R8 1-7 R9 1-4 R10 9-10 BB Thanks team! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPlodded Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 R1: 5, 14 R2: 5, 7 R3: 10, 14 R4: 1, 3 R5: 1, 2 BB R6: 4, 5 R7: 7, 8 BB R8: 1, 6 R9: 4, 10 R10: 7, 9 Good luck Gazza Thanks PJ Go Ferdies! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooseman Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1. 11,14 2. 11,16 3. 7,10 BB 4. 5,10 5. 1,5 6. 2,6 7. 7,8 8. 1,6 9. 7,9 BB 10. 9,11 Good luck Ants Go the Blues!!! Cheers for the comp Peter.J. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Race 1: 2,14. Race 2: 5,11. Race 3: 12,13. Race 4: 1,3. Race 5: 1,6. (Best Bet) Race 6: 2,5. Race 7: 7,8. Race 8: 1,2. Race 9: 1,9. Race10: 7,10. (Best Bet) Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz1047 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Thought I had posted these last night but cant see them. Off to Bowls tourney so can one of the Ferdies please check scratchings. 1/5 5/.8 *** 1/10 1/5 1/11 4/6 7/8 1/6 9/11 *** 7 /9 Thanks as always PJ. 1/2 the luck Our Maiscay. GO THE FERDIES. Ours to lose. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharne Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1=2,5 2=3,16 3=1,3 4=1,3 5=1,11bb 6=6,8 7=7,8 8=1,6 9=8,11 10=9,10bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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