PWJ Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 ROUND 9 - Sat Mar 9 Welcome back everyone for a weekend chock-full of fun. Do not forget this is a double header with Round 9 on Saturday and Round 10 on Sunday. We kick off at Ellerslie with a nice mix of races including a 2yo Group One and the Bonecrusher NZ Stakes (another Gr1). We (hopefully) nip off to Melbourne for the Sires Produce there. Please be aware that Flemington may start earlier or even be abandoned (heat issues), hence why I have included so few races from there. In the event Flemington R4 (comp race 5) is abandoned then comp race 11 (Randwick race 5 - see in pink below) will replace it. You must select for this race when you submit your selections. Please label it as R11. A BB in comp race 5 will automatically transfer to comp race 11. Then it is back to Ellerslie for the puzzle that is the Auckland Cup after which we head to Sydney for the last 4 races at Randwick, including two Gr1 contests. The final two races are quality handicaps with decent-sized fields. There will surely be some juicy odds on offer. Styx sleepwalked their way back into the lead last week but with 4 teams within 4 points of them, they will certainly need to see off Old Mate if they want to stay on top. No stars in Old Mate, just a solid bunch of blokes who are tough to head off, so it looks like a very close match on paper. Magic had a rare off day last week, losing the comp lead but they will be looking to cast a spell over The Max Factory workers with the big gun clash of Rob v Porky looking a tasty encounter. LB will be no doubt giving Jammo the cat call but the fat feline does not seem unduly worried.... Will Magic play their Joker ??? The Seagulls face no easy task to turn their form around as they take on the agents of Kaos. There are a few competitors here looking to get their poor win strike rate above their loss record so I am expecting plenty of study and it will be no surprise if team tactics come into play. Lastly the Reapers take on Showtime who have a better aggregate despite trailing their opponents by 7 points ! What is going on there ?? The Serendipitous pair Ian and Craig face off in a HTH while much attention will focus on the Battle of The Squirrels which is bound to see the fur fly ! 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 11.30am (NZ time) - NOTE EARLY START NOTE - comp race 5 now runs after comp race 2 due to Melbourne early start. Please keep posting order races 1-11 as usual Races are: 1. Ellerslie R1 - 12.30pm - Westbury Stud Royal Descent Stks - $90k, 1600m, fillies/mares SW+Ps 2. Ellerslie R3 - 1.40pm - Barfoot & Thompson 2100 - $80k, 2100m, R75 BM 3. Ellerslie R5 - 2.53pm - Sistema Stks (Gr1) - $450k, 1200m, 2yos SWs 4. Ellerslie R7 - 4.04pm - Bonecrusher New Zealand Stks (Gr1) - $450k, 2000m, WFA 5. Flemington R4 - 2.15pm - MSS Security Sires' Produce Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 1400m, 2yos SWs 6. Ellerslie R9 - 5.14pm - Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (G2) - $500k, 3200m, open hdcp 7. Randwick R7 - 6.00pm - James Squire Canterbury Stks (Gr1) - $750k, 1300m, WFA 8. Randwick R8 - 6.35pm - The Agency Randwick Guineas (Gr1) - $1m, 1600m, 3yos SWs 9. Randwick R9 - 7.15pm - Mostyncopper Aspiration Quality (Gr3) - $250k, 1600m, fillies/mares qlty hdcp 10. Randwick R10 - 7.55pm - Toyota Forlifts Wenona Girl Quality (Gr3) - $250k, 1200m, mares qlty hdcp 11. Randwick R5 - 4.50pm - UNSW Todman Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 1200m, 2yos colts/gelds SWs OLD MATE (5th) vs STYX (1st) PJ (4/4-1858.60/1989.60) v Smiler (4/4-2622.40/1899.40) Jack (5/3-2088.60/1486.00) v Howie (6/2-1336.40/1209.40) Rex (5/3-1948.40/1630.40) v Our Maizcay (6/2-1916.80/1518.20) Richie (3/5-1892.80/1929.40) v Robert (3/5-1589.80/2213.80) Black Caviar (4/4-1889.20/1579.80) v Gordy (4/4-2620.00/2180.00) MAX FACTORY (8th) vs MAGIC (2nd) Lightning Blue (2/6-1473.60/2063.80) v Jamison (5/3-1755.80/1477.40) Barb (1/7-1102.00/2738.80) v Heather (3/4-1723.60/1129.80) Rob (4/4-1686.80/2508.00) v Porky (2/0-750.00/430.40) Gee (3/5-1475.40/1803.20) v Anita (5/3-2432.00/1517.40) Max (2/6-985.20/2026.60) v Sharne (5/3-2138.80/1044.80) SEAGULLS (7th) vs KAOS (3rd) Maurice (2/6-1562.40/1997.40) v Ray (3/5-2017.80/2166.00) Graeme (2/6-1641.40/2108.20) v Ziggy (5/3-1973.80/1413.80) Rees (3/5-1716.80/3006.80) v Stevie N (5/3-1956.00/1744.80) Pete (5/3-1546.00/1656.40) v Sasha (7/1-2379.40/1567.00) Steve P (4/4-1972.20/2333.40) v Midnight Caller (3/5-2286.60/2273.40) REAPERS (4th) vs SHOWTIME (6th) Secret Squirrel (3/5-1635.20/1881.60) v Blind Squirrel (5/3-1822.20/1628.00) Ian (4/4-2108.00/1243.60) v Craig (6/2-1615.80/954.00) Tassie Tiger (4/4-1909.00/1768.60) v Punter Pete (3/5-2131.00/2544.40) Tonka (4/4-1342.00/1801.60) v Maria (4/4-1271.40/1593.80) Hesi (4/4-1829.20/1304.00) v Harewood (4/4-2201.40/1792.40) THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN 750.00 Porky (Magic) (2/0) (averaged over 8 matches : $3000) 2622.40 Smiler (Styx) (4/4) 2620.00 Gordy (Styx) (4/4) 2432.00 Anita (Magic) (5/3) 2379.40 Sasha (Kaos) (7/1) 2286.60 Midnight Caller (Kaos) (3/5) 2201.40 Harewood (Showtime) (4/4) THE SERENDIPITOUS SIX (those with the least $$ scored against them) Hesi (4/4-1304.00) (Reapers) Heather (3/4-1129.80) (Magic)(*7 matches only) Ian (4/4-1243.60) (Reapers) Howie (6/2-1209.40) (Styx) Sharne (5/3-1044.80) (Magic) Craig (6/2-954.00) (Showtime) THE UNFORTUNATE FIVE (those with the most $$ scored against them) Steve P (4/4-2333.40) (Seagulls) Rob (4/4-2508.00) (Max Factory) Punter Pete (3/5-2544.40) (Showtime) Barb (1/7-2738.80) (Max Factory) Rees (3/5-3006.80) (Seagulls) TABLE AFTER ROUND 8 1st 25 points Styx $10,085.20 2nd 25 points Magic $9974.20 3rd 24 points Kaos $10,613.60 4th 23 points Reapers $8925.60 5th 21 points Old Mate $9677.60 6th 16 points Showtime $9041.80 7th 11 points Seagulls* $8439.60 8th 2 points Max Factory^ $6721.40 * Joker play ^ Triple Joker play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I'm surprised Robert hasnt already got his picks up.lol. Looking forward to our contest,always a close one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, richie said: I'm surprised Robert hasnt already got his picks up.lol. Looking forward to our contest,always a close one Yes, I am a bit slow this week, and probably means you will have the wood on me Ritchie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 4 hours ago, PWJ said: MAX FACTORY (8th) vs MAGIC (2nd) Lightning Blue (2/6-1473.60/2063.80) v Jamison (5/3-1755.80/1477.40) Barb (1/7-1102.00/2738.80) v Heather (3/4-1723.60/1129.80) Rob (4/4-1686.80/2508.00) v Porky (2/0-750.00/430.40) Gee (3/5-1475.40/1803.20) v Anita (5/3-2432.00/1517.40) Max (2/6-985.20/2026.60) v Sharne (5/3-2138.80/1044.80) Jammo and his Magic friends have found out they have drawn 'The Factory' this week . Is Party time and hard study by the look of it ? 😁 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Race 1: 2,4. Race 2: 2,4. Race 3: 4,5. Race 4: 1,9. Race 5: 2,4. Race 6: 7,14. (Best Bet) Race 7: 1,6. Race 8: 1,3. Race 9: 1,4. Race10: 3,11. (Best Bet) Race11: 3,6. Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 3/4/2024 at 5:36 PM, PWJ said: Rees (3/5-3006.80) (Seagulls) An average of $375/week. Some sort of record so far, so am hoping for Stevie N to give it death this week. Just a note PJ. My old Arrowfield cap that you kindly donated ,has worn out, so I was wondering if I remain in this position (1rst) with a record score (say $6000) against, you might as a good will gesture send another one. It's about the only thing I am going to get near winning in this comp.🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 32 minutes ago, Globederby19 said: An average of $375/week. Some sort of record so far, so am hoping for Stevie N to give it death this week. Just a note PJ. My old Arrowfield cap that you kindly donated ,has worn out, so I was wondering if I remain in this position (1rst) with a record score (say $6000) against, you might as a good will gesture send another one. It's about the only thing I am going to get near winning in this comp.🤣 Sounds like a plan.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 3 hours ago, Globederby19 said: An average of $375/week. Some sort of record so far, so am hoping for Stevie N to give it death this week. Just a note PJ. My old Arrowfield cap that you kindly donated ,has worn out, so I was wondering if I remain in this position (1rst) with a record score (say $6000) against, you might as a good will gesture send another one. It's about the only thing I am going to get near winning in this comp.🤣 So little faith Rees... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Foal porn Just an update on my Wild Ruler filly out of the half-sister to Written Tycoon. Now back in Scone after a two day journey from Victoria. Mum safely in foal to that big, dark fella Pierata. Little girl is already nearly as tall as mum at not quite 6 months old. IMG_4836.MOV 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I posting early as have so much on this weekend,multiple airport pickups,marquee to put up,MC at a wedding,wife with broken foot, Captain can you please keep eye on scratchings 1 2,4 BB 2 2,4 3 4,5 4 4,9 5 7,15 6 6,16 7 1,6 8 1,4 BB 9 4,7 10 3,11 11 1,3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 In Early, sister in law up from Ashburton. Heres Hoping. 1. 3&4 2. 2&4 3. 2&4 4. 4&9 B/BET NZ 5. 2&4 6. 16&17 7. 1&2 8. 6&7 9. 4&18 B/BET OZ 10. 11&12 11. 1&6 Good luck all,... Go Magic & up da Wahs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabeel Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 THEY HAVE RECHANGED THE START TIME IN MELB AGAIN SO BE AWARE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Caviar Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Scratching replacement for richie. R4 15 out. Replace with 2. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Maizcay Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, zabeel said: THEY HAVE RECHANGED THE START TIME IN MELB AGAIN SO BE AWARE i heard they had brought it forward. did they change it back again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 https://www.racenet.com.au/news/early-start-to-flemingtons-super-saturday-meeting-due-to-extreme-heat-20240307 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Not sure what Gee means but this is from the club's website: Gates open: 10:15 am First race: 10:45 am Last race: 2.30pm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 We're in training to take on Jammo. How quick is the Fat Cat Jamison these days ? lightning paws Imperatriz quick🏇 or just BlackCaps medium pace quick🏏 ? He'll be beaten by spin and the odd kung Fu kick. with these picks anyway 😁 Race 1/ 4 - 5 Race 2/ 4 - 7 BB Race 3/ 4 - 7 Race 4/ 4 - 9 Race 5/ Flemington 1 - 4 Race 6/ AKld Cup 2 - 6 Race 7/ 1 - 6 Race 8/ 1 - 3 Race 9/ 4 - 15 Race10/ 3 - 11 BB Race11/ Rand5 spare 3 - 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabeel Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 6 hours ago, Our Maizcay said: i heard they had brought it forward. did they change it back again? yeah prior to this morning times were normal times without the two races they took off this morning they made the call the put times forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabeel Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1. Ellerslie R1 2 4 2. Ellerslie R3 11 13 3. Ellerslie R5 1 ,2 4. Ellerslie R7 7 10 bb 5. Flemington R4 7 9 6. Ellerslie R9 7 12 7. Randwick R7 3 , 7 bb 8. Randwick R8 - 2 8 9. Randwick R9 9 18 10. Randwick R10 4 13 11. Randwick R5 4 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 R1..2/4 R2..1/4 R3..4/5 R4..1/9 R5..2/3 R6..2/6 BB R7..1/3 R8..1/3 R9..1/12 R10..1/6 BB Good luck Graeme. Cheers PJ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamison Freeman Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 4 hours ago, Lightning Blue said: We're in training to take on Jammo. How quick is the Fat Cat Jamison these days ? lightning paws Imperatriz quick🏇 or just BlackCaps medium pace quick🏏 ? He'll be beaten by spin and the odd kung Fu kick. with these picks anyway 😁 I got this LB ..... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Squirrel Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Race 1 2, 4 Race 2 1, 2 Race 3 4, 5 Race 4 9, 10 Race 5 2, 3 Race 6 2, 9 BB Race 7 1, 6 BB Race 8 1, 2 Race 9 4, 7 Race 10 3, 5 Race 11 5, 6 Thanks PJ, Good luck Blind Squirrel!🐿️😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Max for the Factory R1 4,5 R2 5,9 R3 1,5 R4 1,99 R5 2,4 R6 4,7 bb R7 1,2 R8 1,2 R9 12,14 R10 1,7bb MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 7 hours ago, Zig said: R1..2/4 R2..1/4 R3..4/5 R4..1/9 R5..2/3 R6..2/6 BB R7..1/3 R8..1/3 R9..1/12 R10..1/6 BB R11..3/5 Good luck Graeme. Cheers PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Caller Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 R1 4-5 R2 4-9 R3 4-5 R4 1-9 R5 2-3 R6 2-6 BB R7 1-2 R8 1-4 R9 1-4 BB R10 1-6 All the best Steve Cheers PJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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