PWJ Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 ROUND 3 - Saturday January 27 A bit of an unusual schedule on Saturday as we take in the first three races from Moonee Valley (currently a Good 4) before we commence the Karaka Millions card at a refurbished Ellerslie (also a Good 4 right now). After the 2YO Millions we duck back to Melbourne for a Gr2 WFA contest, then back to Ellerslie for the 3YO Millions and end the day with a tricky Class 6 handicap on the Sunshine Coast with plenty of form where just about anything could happen ! The top two sides after two rounds - the rampant Styx crew and the more snail-like Old Mate - meet head on with Old Mate at 25/1 to win ! We can only dream 😎. The Reapers have been unexpectedly rubbish so far while Showtime have shone but is that about to change as they cross paths in Round 3 ? The might Ms - Magic and Max Factory - separated by just two points each bring winning form into their battle. Industrial relations seem calmer now at the Factory with the staff noticing the Boss is putting his back into it at last but 4 witches and their cheeky cat may have something to say along these lines :Thrice the brinded cat (that would be Jammo) hath mew'd ! Maxbeth, Maxbeth, Maxbeth ! Beware Pamduff ! Lastly I expect a fiery showdown between Kaos and The Seagulls neither of whom I am sure anticipated they would be in the bottom half of the table after two rounds. On a personal note the big HTH fixture for the day is the all Magnificent Seven clash between Our Maizcay and Black Caviar. In the Magic v Max Factory battle the two top scorers Gee and Heather meet head on while an un-named eightsome will be seeking not to make it three straight losses. Should be a great day. Who will be celebrating with a Campari or a Cuervo under the Caloundra palm trees at the end of the day ? 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. The Valley R1 - 2.15pm - Ladbroke It! Hdcp - $150k, 1500m, 3yos BM70 hdcp 2. The Valley R2 - 2.45pm - Ascend Sales Trophies Challenger Hdcp - $80k, 1600m, BM70 hdcp 3. The Valley R3 - 3.20pm - Entry Education Hdcp - $130k, 1600m, fillies/mares BM70 hdcp 4. Ellerslie R1 - 4.19pm - Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (Gr3) - $225k, 1200m, 3yos SW+P 5. Ellerslie R2 - 4.54pm - Brighthill Farm Concorde Hdcp (Gr3) - $225k, 1200m, open hdcp 6. Ellerslie R3 - 5.29pm - Westbury Classic (Gr2) - $500k, 1400m, fillies/mares SW+Ps 7. Ellerslie R4 - 6.04pm - TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (LR) - $1m, 1200m, 2yos SWs 8. The Valley R9 - 7.00pm - Sharp EIT Solutions Australia Stks (Gr2) - $350k, 1200m, WFA 9. Ellerslie R6 - 7.24pm - TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (LR) - $1.5m, 1600m, 3yos SWs 10. Sunshine Coast R9 - 8.10pm - Coastline BMW 3 Hdcp - $85k, 1200m, Class 6 hdcp OLD MATE (2nd) vs STYX (1st) Richie (1/1-386.00/402.00) v Robert (2/0-608.60/316.80) Rex (1/1-255.00/214.60) v Smiler (2/0-772.00/353.20) Jack (1/1-404.20/169.00) v Gordy (1/1-1058.00/357.00) PJ (0/2-153.80/518.00) v Howie (2/0-319.80/137.00) Black Caviar (2/0-835.60/211.00) v Our Maizcay (2/0-599.00/326.40) REAPERS (8th) vs SHOWTIME (3rd) Hesi (0/2-125.00/355.00) v Craig (1/1-255.40/297.20) Tonka (2/0-377.00/207.60) v Blind Squirrel (1/1-175.00/214.00) Secret Squirrel (1/1-147.00/388.40) v Harewood (1/1-443.00/313.60) Tassie Tiger (0/2-309.00/442.20) v Punter Pete (1/1-570.80/522.60) Ian (1/1-568.40/366.00) v Maria (2/0-524.20/237.80) MAGIC (4th) vs MAX FACTORY (7th) Jamison (1/1-160.40/144.00) v Barb (0/2-153.40/919.40) Sharne (1/1-334.60/264.00) v Lightning Blue (1/1-369.00/376.00) Pam (0/2-264.00/820.20) v Max (1/1-313.00/205.80) Anita (1/1-345.60/475.00) v Rob (1/1-477.00/651.20) Heather (2/0-611.00/253.00) v Gee (1/1-491.00/337.00) KAOS (6th) vs SEAGULLS (5th) Stevie N (0/2-286.00/501.20) v Maurice (1/1-520.00/516.00) Ray (1/1-461.00/519.20) v Graeme (0/2-416.00/765.00) Midnight Caller (1/1-473.20/453.40) v Pete (1/1-226.00/188.80) Sasha (1/1-290.80/312.00) v Rees (1/1-398.00/1101.00) Ziggy (0/2-50.00/214.00) v Steve P (1/1-453.00/613.80) THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN 1058.00 Gordy (Styx) (1/1) 835.60 Black Caviar (Old Mate) (2/0) 772.00 Smiler (Styx) (2/0) 611.00 Heather (Magic) (2/0) 608.60 Robert (Styx) (2/0) 599.00 Our Maizcay (Styx) (2/0) 570.80 Punter Pete (Showtime) (1/1) THE SERENDIPITOUS SIX (those with the least $$ scored against them) Tonka (2/0-207.60) (Reapers) Max (1/1-205.80) (Max Factory) Pete (1/1-188.80) (Seagulls) Jack (1/1-169.00) (Old Mate) Jamison (1/1-144.00) (Magic) Howie (2/0-137.00) (Styx) THE UNFORTUNATE FIVE (those with the most $$ scored against them) Rob (1/1-651.20) (Max Factory) Graeme (0/2-765.00) (Seagulls) Pam (0/2-820.20) (Magic) Barb (0/2-919.40) (Max Factory) Rees (1/1-1101.00) (Seagulls) TABLE AFTER ROUND 2 1st 18 points Styx^ $3357.20 2nd 6 points Old Mate* $2034.60 3rd 4 points Showtime $1968.40 4th 4 points Magic* $1715.60 5th 3 points Seagulls $2013.00 6th 3 points Kaos^ $1561.00 7th 2 points Max Factory $1803.40 8th 0 points Reapers $1526.40 * Joker play ^ Triple Joker play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Robert I dare you to.put your picks up right now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Hi Ritchie Just on my back to New Zealand, after observing trackwork this morning in Melbourne, so will be able to submit my selections tomorrow afternoon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Atkinson Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Just a courtesy message to you PJ seeing as I'm down to play against you on Saturday. I'm away out of Auckland and away from my laptop now until Sunday, during which time I attend the wedding of Geoff's daughter. Our Maizcay is filling in for me as Captain for Saturday, and will be providing a set of selections for me as well (so that you don't win by default 😊) Thanks for this very fine comp, PJ, and good luck to you in your match on Saturday. See you all next week. 🙂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Atkinson Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2024 at 4:52 PM, PWJ said: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN 1058.00 Gordy (Styx) (1/1) 835.60 Black Caviar (Old Mate) (2/0) 772.00 Smiler (Styx) (2/0) 611.00 Heather (Magic) (2/0) 608.60 Robert (Styx) (2/0) 599.00 Our Maizcay (Styx) (2/0) 570.80 Punter Pete (Showtime) (1/1) One Styx team-member conspicuously absent from the list of the Magnificent ! 🙂 I'll be having a word to that team-member, give him a shake-up. We can't be having anyone dragging the chain. 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Howard Atkinson said: Just a courtesy message to you PJ seeing as I'm down to play against you on Saturday. I'm away out of Auckland and away from my laptop now until Sunday, during which time I attend the wedding of Geoff's daughter. Our Maizcay is filling in for me as Captain for Saturday, and will be providing a set of selections for me as well (so that you don't win by default 😊) Thanks for this very fine comp, PJ, and good luck to you in your match on Saturday. See you all next week. 🙂 Have a great time at the wedding, Howie. In my current form you could do a Robert and pick before the fields are out and you would still beat me. Tell OM not to spend more than 47 seconds on his sub selections, please.... 🤣😏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamison Freeman Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Just doing some recco for the ladies over the M factory wall 😺 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Race 1: 1,6. Race 2: 3,7. Race 3: 6,9. Race 4: 1,5. Race 5: 1,5. Race 6: 4,7. Race 7: 10,11. (Best Bet) Race 8: 3,8. Race 9: 2,12. Race10: 1,5. (Best Bet) Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 On 1/22/2024 at 1:52 PM, PWJ said: Magic and Max Factory - separated by just two points each bring winning form into their battle. Industrial relations seem calmer now at the Factory with the staff noticing the Boss is putting his back into it at last but 4 witches and their cheeky cat may have something to say along these lines :Thrice the brinded cat (that would be Jammo) hath mew'd ! Maxbeth, Maxbeth, Maxbeth ! Beware Pamduff ! A bit of Shakespeare is transpiring from the Poet of the Comps PJ...... some MacBeth reveals the folly of your ways . "First Witch: When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain? Second Witch: When the hurlyburly's done, When the battle's lost and won." - William Shakespeare, Macbeth, 1.1 The witches are having trouble counting it seems as the Thunder of the Factory booms (max) , the Lightning Strikes, and the winners Rain down upon them . And their 'Team Cat' is not even Black ? Better get the (black) paint brush out PJ , or 'Jammo' could disappear one darketh night in the witches Cauldron ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 37 minutes ago, Lightning Blue said: A bit of Shakespeare is transpiring from the Poet of the Comps PJ...... some MacBeth reveals the folly of your ways . "First Witch: When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain? Second Witch: When the hurlyburly's done, When the battle's lost and won." - William Shakespeare, Macbeth, 1.1 The witches are having trouble counting it seems as the Thunder of the Factory booms (max) , the Lightning Strikes, and the winners Rain down upon them . And their 'Team Cat' is not even Black ? Better get the (black) paint brush out PJ , or 'Jammo' could disappear one darketh night in the witches Cauldron ? Max is LOVING YOUR WORK, LB ...YOU ROCK! And keep on rocking, keep on taking them pills or woteva...this is GOOD STUFF old son MM 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamison Freeman Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 3 hours ago, Lightning Blue said: And their 'Team Cat' is not even Black ? Better get the (black) paint brush out PJ , or 'Jammo' could disappear one darketh night in the witches Cauldron ? The witches' cat is “Brinded” according to WS. That’s me ! No black moggy, that would be bad luck, LB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Well i'd be keeping an eye on Jamison this week . The MAGIC girls will be trying to Pull a 'Rabbit out of the Hat' this week to beat the Maxi's factory. and if they can't find a Rabbit ......they might just be jamming Jammo 😁 into the hat 😎. lol. Com'on HEAT!! . (the Brisbane Heat just playing the big cricket 🏏 Final just now in Sydney) could be close and making me anxious. The MAGIC girls will be trying to bring the Heat to the factory on Saturday. BUT Sharne,Heather,Anita and Pam Might need more than what they're getting here in the photo of their early 'Magic Form study' for Saturday ?? 😅 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 On 1/24/2024 at 11:29 PM, Lightning Blue said: Well i'd be keeping an eye on Jamison this week . The MAGIC girls will be trying to Pull a 'Rabbit out of the Hat' this week to beat the Maxi's factory. and if they can't find a Rabbit ......they might just be jamming Jammo 😁 into the hat 😎. lol. Com'on HEAT!! . (the Brisbane Heat just playing the big cricket 🏏 Final just now in Sydney) could be close and making me anxious. The MAGIC girls will be trying to bring the Heat to the factory on Saturday. BUT Sharne,Heather,Anita and Pam Might need more than what they're getting here in the photo of their early 'Magic Form study' for Saturday ?? 😅 My word, those four Magic Witches are lookin' mighty tasty (one assumes cap'n Sharne took the pic). But this is no time for goin' easy on the oppo, teamies...full production efficiency is required at the Max Factory on Saturday. MM aka cap'n Thunder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamison Freeman Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 2 hours ago, Maximus said: My word, those four Magic Witches are lookin' mighty tasty (one assumes cap'n Sharne took the pic). But this is no time for goin' easy on the oppo, teamies...full production efficiency is required at the Max Factory on Saturday. MM aka cap'n Thunder I took the pic you woofter. That is Sharne on the right ! 4 Witches, one cat. It is not rocket science.... 😹 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 45 minutes ago, Jamison Freeman said: I took the pic you woofter. That is Sharne on the right ! 4 Witches, one cat. It is not rocket science.... 😹 just checking to see if the Brindling Thing is/was awake. We know how sleepy a feline can get, esp a pampered puss among those beauties... MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, Maximus said: just checking to see if the Brindling Thing is/was awake. We know how sleepy a feline can get, esp a pampered puss among those beauties... MM There's one point each of the pentagram to skewer you and your teammates. Signed An Impartial Observer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Actually Pentagram is a pretty cool team name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 16 minutes ago, pete said: Actually Pentagram is a pretty cool team name. It's a heavy metal band from the USA actually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/24/2024 at 8:20 PM, Maximus said: Max is LOVING YOUR WORK, LB ...YOU ROCK! And keep on rocking, keep on taking them pills or woteva...this is GOOD STUFF old son MM Max, Australians don't need pills. The first thing to get sunburnt on an Aussie is the top of their tongue. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Just received the promo's for tomorrow's live show ... there's some fighting over seats and the popcorn is in mass production ... Bring it on !! 😀 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Squirrel Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Race 1 1, 6 Race 2 4, 5 Race 3 1, 9 Race 4 1, 8 Race 5 1, 4 Race 6 1, 5 Race 7 4, 10 Race 8 3, 8 Race 9 5, 12 BB Race 10 1, 9 BB Thanks PJ, Good luck Harewood😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Not sure which one of you guys this is but at least LAWNS will not be an excuse tomorrow 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 4 hours ago, pete said: Actually Pentagram is a pretty cool team name. PeteAGram even better MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 20 minutes ago, PWJ said: Not sure which one of you guys this is but at least LAWNS will not be an excuse tomorrow 😊 Coincidentally, I just bought a new mower today, a real mower, not that toy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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