NPC Spring Super Comp 2024 - Round 6 - Sat September 14 - selection thread

[PWJ]

ROUND 6 - Saturday September 14

On Wednesday it is Fine and Soft 7 at Riccarton and Showers and a Good 4 at Flemington.

We kick off with a R75 stayers where more than half the field have won at least one of their two most recent starts - good luck with that ! Then a Rating 65 mile with (a surprize here) only one Pitman runner then it is the NZ Cup Trial where a few might not be trying toooo hard to win it (just kiddin) and then one of those pesky open sprints down the Riccarton chute that are always hard to unpick and finally the feature of the day - the Canterbury Belle - with plenty of Northern raiders taking on the Mainland girls.

Then we board for Melbourne where we encounter plenty of Melbourne Cup hopefuls in the Archer over the Derby trip followed by a real head-scratcher as the older sprinters face off in the Black Caviar with a few smart types resuming. Plenty of familiar faces among the older girls in the Lets Elope before the Group 1 feature where a small but quality field do battle before the all-important final comp race where almost everything has a winning claim in the Bobbie Lewis Quality down the Flemington straight six. Should be a great finale.

Four points separate the sides in the feature match where new leaders - The Chiefs - will face reigning Champs The Ferdies. Magnificent Seven knight and Waikato top gun Gee seeks to break the Serendipitous PJ while out-of-form pair Hesi and Tom will see their opponents as the perfect vehicle for a form reversal.

The Blues and Highlanders are two canny outfits who have saved their Jokers for the final two rounds so expect them to both be likely to deploy. Newbie Rich is in great form but faces his stiffest test up against the only unbeaten competitor in the comp: Midnight Caller. Another fascinating clash is ex-Blue Howie up against former team-mate and Auk top gun Roland. Sure to be some trash talk in the LB v Pete encounter while Gordy and Rob with just one win apiece will each hope to show some quick improvement in their HTH.

The Magpies and Turbos meet in the Battle of the Norsewood and both sides have already expended their Joker arsenal so it will be down to the nitty-gritty for this one with The Turbos having a 5-point advantage going in. Key clash is the Squirrel Showdown between the Magnificent but Myopic one taking on his Secret but Serendipitous opponent. Who has the bigger nuts !!?? Jase and Gary have vastly different scores against them as they meet this week while crusty old veterans Ian and Ray must have met dozens of times and know each others strategies inside-out but who will prevail this time ?

The Swamp Foxes are also Joker-less until at least Round 8 but will face a spirited attack from the Kauri Kats who perplexingly are in last place but with the 3rd best aggregate and (worryingly for the Swampies) a Triple Joker tucked into their flea collars. I think that 3 of Kats featuring in the Unfortunate Five may have something to do with it. Dee has a tough task up against the Tasmanian Tiger who is in great form so far while fractious feline Jammo will be looking to take on top Tom Kat Rex in a ripper of a cat-fight.

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 12.29 pm (NZ time)

Races are:

1. Riccarton R3 - 1.29pm - Canterbury Westland Racing Owners Association - $40k, 2000m, R75

2. Riccarton R4 - 2.05pm - Gavin Bishop Turns 65 - $40k, 1600m, R65

3. Riccarton R5 - 2.48pm - Martin Collins New Zealand Cup Trial - $50k, 1800m, open hdcp

4. Riccarton R6 - 3.22pm - Pryde's Easifeed Open Hdcp - $50k, 1200m, open hdcp

5. Riccarton R7 - 3.58pm - NZ Bloodstock Canterbury Belle Stks (LR) - $80k, 1200m, 3yo fillies SWs

6. Flemington R5 - 4.30pm - Lexus Archer Stks (Gr3) - $300k, 2500m, qlty hdcp

7. Flemington R6 - 5.05pm - Vale Black Caviar (LR) - $175k, 1400m, 4yos+ hdcp

8. Flemington R7 - 5.40pm - Furphy Let's Elope Stks (Gr3) - $200k, 1200m, mares SW+Ps

9. Flemington R8 - 6.20pm - Crown Makybe Diva Stks (Gr1) - $750k, 1600m, WFA

10. Flemington R9 - 6.55pm - HKJC World Pool Bobbie Lewis Quality (Gr2) - $300k, 1200m, qlty hdcp

 

TABLE AFTER ROUND 5

1st 14 point Chiefs* $5289.60

2nd 13 points Blues $5789.80

3rd 12 points Turbos*^ $5486.00

4th 10 points Ferdies $5471.20

5th 10 points Swamp Foxes*^ $4870.80

6th 8 points Highlanders $5107.00

7th 7 points Magpies^* $4673.80

8th 7 points Kauri Kats* $5481.60

 

ROUND 6 DRAW

FERDIES (4th) vs CHIEFS (1st)

Geoff (3/2-1212.60/1020.60) v Porky (3/2-1039.60/868.80)

Hesi (1/4-759.40/991.80) v Tom (2/3-538.80/834.00)

PJ (3/2-1139.00/790.40) v Gee (4/1-1424.00/1029.40)

Heather (3/2-1196.20/1133.60) v Steve P (3/2-1209.60/534.80)

Maurice (3/2-1164.00/854.20) v Jack (2/3-1077.80/1016.00)

 

BLUES (2nd) vs HIGHLANDERS (6th)

Pete (4/1-1163.20/982.20) v Lightning Blue (3/2-952.60/777.60)

Roland (3/2-1830.60/1055.40) v Howie (2/3-1136.60/1396.80)

Rich (4/1-895.00/656.60) v Midnight Caller (5/0-1135.40/934.60)

Moose (3/2-1029.80/943.40) v Craig (3/2-1313.20/1116.00)

Gordy (1/4-891.20/1006.40) v Rob (1/4-566.20/1030.80)

MAGPIES (7th) vs TURBOS (3rd)

Jason (4/1-917.00/562.00) v Gary (2/3-718.40/1501.00)

Secret Squirrel (2/3-794.60/653.40) v Blind Squirrel (2/3-1210.80/1246.80)

Richie (2/3-694.60/831.20) v Our Maizcay (1/4-937.80/1023.00)

Stevie N (2/3-1073.40/1076.80) v Ziggy (4/1-1610.80/1054.80)

Ian (2/3-1194.20/1670.80) v Ray (3/2-1008.20/988.60)

 

SWAMP FOXES (5th) vs KAURI KATS (8th)

Jamison (3/2-887.20/951.60) v Rex (2/3-957.60/1569.20)

Punter Pete (1/4-987.40/1291.00) v Graeme (2/3-1267.20/1603.40)

Tassie Tiger (4/1-1109.00/928.00) v Dee (1/4-987.60/1464.00)

Robert (2/3-1020.80/1225.60) v Sharne (2/3-1170.20/1208.00)

Black Caviar (1/4-866.40/1264.80) v Anita (2/3-1099.00/1125.60)

 

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

1830.60 Roland (Blues) (3/2)

1610.80 Ziggy (Turbos) (4/1)

1424.00 Gee (Chiefs) (4/1)

1313.20 Craig (Highlanders) (3/2)

1267.20 Graeme (Kauri Kats) (2/3)

1212.60 Geoff (Ferdies) (3/2)

1210.80 Blind Squirrel (Turbos) (2/3)

 

THE SERENDIPITOUS SIX (those with the least $$ scored against them)

PJ (3/2-790.40) (Ferdies)

Lightning Blue (3/2-777.60) (Highlanders)

Rich (4/1-656.60) (Blues)

Secret Squirrel (2/3-653.40) (Magpies)

Jason (4/1-562.00) (Magpies)

Steve P (3/2-534.80) (Chiefs)
 

THE UNFORTUNATE FIVE (those with the most $$ scored against them)

Dee (1/4-1464.00) (Kauri Kats)

Gary (2/3-1501.00) (Turbos)

Rex (2/3-1569.20) (Kauri Kats)

Graeme (2/3-1603.40) (Kauri Kats)

Ian (2/3-1670.80) (Magpies)

[brown fox]

Looks like the Kats really bring out the best in their opponents Three in the unfortunate five🙈

[Double R]

Race 1: 3,4.

Race 2: 2,4.

Race 3: 2,4.

Race 4: 1,3.

Race 5: 2,3. (Best Bet)

Race 6: 6,8.

Race 7: 2,4.

Race 8: 1,3.

Race 9: 1,8.

Race10: 4,12. (Best Bet)

Best of luck Sharne. I am sure I have never played against you, but are certainly aware of your knowledge, and reputation.

Thanks.

[LookingForValue]

Haven't had much energy to research well as have been ill. For what it is...

1. Riccarton R3 - 1.29pm - Canterbury Westland Racing Owners Association - $40k, 2000m, R75
4 & 8

2. Riccarton R4 - 2.05pm - Gavin Bishop Turns 65 - $40k, 1600m, R65
4 & 10

3. Riccarton R5 - 2.48pm - Martin Collins New Zealand Cup Trial - $50k, 1800m, open hdcp
5 & 6

4. Riccarton R6 - 3.22pm - Pryde's Easifeed Open Hdcp - $50k, 1200m, open hdcp
2 & 3

5. Riccarton R7 - 3.58pm - NZ Bloodstock Canterbury Belle Stks (LR) - $80k, 1200m, 3yo fillies SWs
1 & 3 (Best Bet)

6. Flemington R5 - 4.30pm - Lexus Archer Stks (Gr3) - $300k, 2500m, qlty hdcp
3 & 6 (Best Bet)

7. Flemington R6 - 5.05pm - Vale Black Caviar (LR) - $175k, 1400m, 4yos+ hdcp
4 & 8

8. Flemington R7 - 5.40pm - Furphy Let's Elope Stks (Gr3) - $200k, 1200m, mares SW+Ps
5 & 8

9. Flemington R8 - 6.20pm - Crown Makybe Diva Stks (Gr1) - $750k, 1600m, WFA
7 & 8

10. Flemington R9 - 6.55pm - HKJC World Pool Bobbie Lewis Quality (Gr2) - $300k, 1200m, qlty hdcp
2 & 9

 

Thanks PJ, good luck Midnight Caller.

Edited September 12 by LookingForValue

[Howard Atkinson]

R1)    6x11
R2)   4x7
R3)   2x3            
R4)   1x3
R5)   2x7               Best Bet NZ
R6)   4x8
R7)   4x8
R8)   6x12
R9)   1x8             Best Bet Aus
R10) 2x12

Best of luck to my Highlanders team-mates. I do believe we'll go close here.
Good luck to my rival tomorrow, the comp's top selector Roland. That'll be a challenge-and-a-half for me. Hope I've cottoned on to the right ones. 
Craig, I'll be out most of tomorrow so please can you replace any scratchings for me. Many thanks, Craig.
And thank you too, PJ, for another fine PJ comp. These comps are superb entertainment . . . always have been. You're an absolute star.

[Turny]

R1 3 4

R2 4 9

R3 2 5

R4 3 8 BB

R 5 2 3

R6 6 8

R7 2 3

R8 2 10

R9 1 8

R10 9 10 BB

enjoy

[Tassie tiger]

ALL THE BEST DEE.

R1 3/4

R2 4/8

R3 2/5

R4 3/7BB

R5 2/1

R6 3/6

R7 4/7

R8 1/3

R9 1/6

R10 9/12BB

GO THE SWAMP FOXES AND THE REST.THANKS AGAIN PJ.

 

[Steve P]

R1 - 1/7.

R2 - 4/8.

R3 - 2/4.

R4 - 3/8.

R5 - 1/3 BB.

R6 - 4/7.

R7 - 2/8.

R8 - 7/8.

R9 - 1/8.

R10 - 4/11 BB.

All The Best Heather, Thanks PJ, Go The Chiefs.

[mooseman]

1. Riccarton R3 - 6,7

2. Riccarton R4 - 4,10

3. Riccarton R5 - 3,4

4. Riccarton R6 - 6,11

5. Riccarton R7 - 4,10  BB

6. Flemington R5 - 4,7

7. Flemington R6 - 5,15

8. Flemington R7 - 8,12

9. Flemington R8 - 4,8

10. Flemington R9 - 10,11  BB

Good luck Craig & Highlanders      Cheers Peter.J.    Go the Blues!!

[Howard Atkinson]

Scratching Replacement for me, before I go out for the day.

Comp R10
2 is out
11 is now in

Thanks, PJ.

[Roland Ah Kuoi]

1. Riccarton R3 – 3,6 
2. Riccarton R4 – 6,12 
3. Riccarton R5 – 4,7 
4. Riccarton R6 – 1,2 
5. Riccarton R7 – 7,12 BB 
6. Flemington R5 – 5, 10   
7. Flemington R6 – 5,16 
8. Flemington R7 – 5,16 
9. Flemington R8 – 4,7 
10. Flemington R9 – 6,10 BB 

Good luck to you Howie and the Highlanders. Thanks Pete.
 

[sharne]

THIS FOR DEE

1=3,10bb

2=2,3

3=2,5

4=1,3

5=2,4

6=3,8

7=4,12

8=1,10

9=1,8

10=10,12bb

good luck all and a small bit to you tassie

[Blind Squirrel]

Battle of the Bushy tails today - go well fellow nut collector!

Race 1    3, 8
Race 2    6, 13
Race 3    3, 7
Race 4    3, 8
Race 5    2, 7 BB
Race 6    2, 3
Race 7    2, 4
Race 8    1, 8
Race 9    4, 7
Race 10    3, 4 BB
 

GO TURBO'S!!

[richie]

1     3,7

2    7,13

3     2,5

4    3,7   BB

5    2,3

6    6,8

7    4,8

8    1,10

9    1,8

10    11,12   BB

Thanks PJ

Good luck Our Maizcay 

"Up the Pies"

[Gazzac]

Morning from a damp wairarapa.

3/4

4/12

2/3

3/12

1/5**

1/8

2/4

1/5

6/8

10/12 **

Good luck Jase...Good punting all

Lets go Turbo's

Seems Belclare is tuned up and ready for the race in Seedney today...The 2 and 3 really hard to beat but pearl should be zooming home late....worth chucking in a multi at $3.60 Top 3. No longer a family link into her ownership but she is a lovely mare - chasing some Aussie black type.

[Lightning Blue]

After winning ye 'Tug of War' against the Top gun Ferdies last week , ye Captain Highlander Craig has said we now need Big Balls to take on these 'Blues'  Pete , Moose and the lads at the  at the weekly Saturday highland games 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 . Didn't know he meant 150kg concrete 'ones' though.😁.  i'm knackered from training all week 😋. 

Race 1 /   3- 4
Race 2 /   2- 4
Race 3 /   2- 5
Race 4 /  2- 3
Race 5 /    2- 7   BB 
Race 6 /   2- 6
Race 7 /   2 - 8
Race 8 /   1 - 7
Race 9 /   1 - 8
Race 10 /   9 - 12  BB

thanks PJ for your comps. and Good Luck Highlanders and Blues for a ball-busting contest today 😂

(return bout with Pete in penalty shoot-out at the Pj EPL round ball contest tonight too, best of luck Pete)  

[brown fox]

R1-3X4BB

R2-2X4

R3-3X7

R4-3X5

R5-1X6

R6-6X7

R7-2X13

R8-1X15

R9-1X6

R10-9X11BB

Thanks P.J.

[JustPlodded]

R1: 2, 3
R2: 4, 12
R3: 2, 5
R4: 3, 7
R5: 1, 2 BB
R6: 6, 8
R7: 4, 5
R8: 1, 7
R9: 1, 8 BB
R10: 9, 12

Good luck Porky
thanks PJ

[Our Maizcay]

R1:   3/4
R2:   4/7
R3:  4/5
R4:   7/8
R5:   3/7 **
R6:   6/8
R7:   4/5
R8:   3/7
R9:   2/6
R10:   4/9 **

thanks Peter

[moz1047]

Opening Day for bows so in bit of rush

1/6

4/10

1/2

1/3 ****

2/7

3/6

4/5

1/10

1/4  *******

9/12

 

Thanks  PJ.  Good luck Jack. GO THE FERDIES  

 

[sharne]

for kats

1=2,11

2=2,12bb

3=2,3

4=3,8

5=1,2

6=3,8

7=4,5

8=1,10

9=1,8

10=9,12bb

good luck all thanks pj

[Anita]

Good luck BC

1) 3-6

2) 4-7

3) 1-3

4) 3-7 best bet

5) 1-2

6) 3-6

7) 4-8 best bet

8 ) 1-10

9) 1-2

10) 4-12

Go Kats!

[Taniwha99]

1. Riccarton R3 - 3,4 

2. Riccarton R4 - 4,10

3. Riccarton R5 - 2,5 

4. Riccarton R6 - 2,3 

5. Riccarton R7 - 3,4 ** 

6. Flemington R5 - 6,8 

7. Flemington R6 - 6,13 **

8. Flemington R7 - 7,8

9. Flemington R8 - 1,8 

10. Flemington R9 - 4,7

 

Good Punting Maurice ...

cheers 

 

[Midnight Caller]

R1  4-7

R2  4-7

R3  2-5 BB

R4  1-3

R5  2-3

R6  2-6

R7  4-7

R8  1-7 BB

R9  4-8

R10  9-12

All the best Rich      Cheers PJ 

Scratchings please Captain 

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Race 1        3, 6

Race 2        2, 5

Race 3        2, 5 BB

Race 4        1, 7

Race 5        2, 3

Race 6        3, 5

Race 7        1, 13

Race 8        1, 7

Race 9        6, 8

Race 10        9, 12 BB

Thanks PJ, Good luck Blind Squirrel!