mardigras Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 34 minutes ago, Hesi said: So you are saying, this is a simple matter of poor tactics, in a race where he ran himself into the ground and hit the wall at the 200m, against a very good tough opponent. A bit like going out too fast in a marathon, and hitting the wall I'm not sure totally. He may be injured, but he definitely was under pressure from the 300-350. My opinion is he went about 400 metres to soon. He went like he wanted to hit the front at the 350, not the finishing line. Flemington is the kind of track that will find you out if you are not strong down that straight. Which gives further credit to the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Caller Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) Presuming they have already had a vet check and someone run their hands over him!Are they going to the best in Victoria to find an answer that may not be in Ballarat? Edited March 3, 2020 by Midnight Caller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, mardigras said: Is a vet check travelling 3 hours to get there standard procedure? Do you think a horse trained in Ruakaka would travel to Cambridge (past Auckland) to get a vet check? the answer is YES..in fact, friends of mine have had horses floated from Ruakaka to Matamata for vet inspections if the case is urgent ..and i Catalyst's case they clearly wanted a post-race 'going over' that is comprehensive, and mebbe the best vet/s for certain aspects of physiology or whatever are at Ballarat. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 19 hours ago, curious said: Doubt that'll work Max. Injured Riders: Troy Harris | Shoulder Injury, Out until 31 March thanks for that Curious, didnt know he was injured MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, mardigras said: OMG - it was an illustration. The times are similar depending on when you do it. In fact, if you do it at 10am in Australia, it would be likely to take you longer than the same trip in NZ. What the hell does the number of kms have to do with it. In both examples, you are having to go through or around the biggest city in the vicinity - and don't they have quality vets in Auckland or Melbourne. I give up. im thinkin maybe there is some fancy equipment or specialist service i Bballarat that makes it the appropriate place to take the horse. It's a 'given' that there's nothing ourwardly wrong with him ..they kust want to leave no stone unturned in figuring out the disapponting finish MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, mardigras said: OMG - it was an illustration. The times are similar depending on when you do it. In fact, if you do it at 10am in Australia, it would be likely to take you longer than the same trip in NZ. What the hell does the number of kms have to do with it. In both examples, you are having to go through or around the biggest city in the vicinity - and don't they have quality vets in Auckland or Melbourne. I give up. im thinkin maybe there is some fancy equipment or specialist service i Bballarat that makes it the appropriate place to take the horse. It's a 'given' that there's nothing outwardly wrong with him ..they kust want to leave no stone unturned in figuring out the disapponting finish MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, mardigras said: OMG - it was an illustration. The times are similar depending on when you do it. In fact, if you do it at 10am in Australia, it would be likely to take you longer than the same trip in NZ. What the hell does the number of kms have to do with it. In both examples, you are having to go through or around the biggest city in the vicinity - and don't they have quality vets in Auckland or Melbourne. I give up. im thinkin maybe there is some fancy equipment or specialist service i Bballarat that makes it the appropriate place to take the horse. It's a 'given' that there's nothing outwardly wrong with him ..they just want to leave no stone unturned in figuring out the disappointing finish MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingForValue Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Bruised fetlocks https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/6659437/catalyst-ruled-out-of-all-star-mile/?cs=298 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 8 hours ago, Maximus said: im thinkin maybe there is some fancy equipment or specialist service i Bballarat that makes it the appropriate place to take the horse. It's a 'given' that there's nothing outwardly wrong with him ..they just want to leave no stone unturned in figuring out the disappointing finish MM I'm thinking they realised the horse was carrying an injury. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 On 3/2/2020 at 7:05 AM, mardigras said: His run wasn't that bad on Saturday. Just not up to it on the day. Yep, I'd just reinforce this comment. As I've stated, I thought he was showing an injury, hence going to Ballarat. Clearly means he was not up to it on the day. And his run wasn't that bad. Certainly wouldn't sack him on that run, and wouldn't change gear based on it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 I had a wry smile looking back at Clayton Chipperfield's comment, that he would never race again without blinkers, when the poor run turned out to be nothing that blinkers could rectify I see the know it all back posting and reading this site You're welcome to join 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Vet check this morning will decide whether Catalyst comes home or not. Pulled up 2 out of 5 lame. Maybe just not good enough also. It was actually the first time he has raced against any field other than his own age group. Let's hope I'm wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Apparently has had joint problems diagnosed and is on his way home for a spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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