PWJ Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 GRAND FINAL PREVIEW Finals Day Saturday November 5 This is it ! The big one ! The Grand Final ! The Turbos and Kauri Kats made their way into the Finals with 3rd & 4th placings respectively but now, after last week's successful exertions, find themselves facing off in the Grand Final. Less than $103 separates Magnificent Seven titans Graeme and Gary on aggregate so that's sure to be an epic clash, too close to call. Sharne is a big match player who usually rises to the occasion but a cunning form follower in Gary has managed more HTH wins - 6 - than any other GF competitor. That's anyone's guess who comes out on top. Jen came into form last week, peaking at just the right time but Steve often does just enough to get his nose in front at the line like the wily campaigner he is. Another too close to call. We had to call in the SPCA last time Blind Squirrel took on Pam but can the canny Captain turn matters around where it matters in the GF ? And then there's Max and Ray, a couple of crafty characters always looking outside the square to surprise their opponent. One of them is bound to have a cunning plan so cunning you could put a tail on it and ..... In the other 3 matches on GF day, The Chiefs and Swamp Foxes - both surprise Semi-Final losers last week - look to bounce back and stand on the podium to claim the bronze. Less than $2 separated them last time they met with the Waikato mob edging the win. The Battle of Morrinsville is always a fierce encounter and hard to predict. Your guess is as good as mine but Magnificent Seven behemoths Robert and Rees scored over $1500 between them last time so that one is sure to be a hot encounter. The Ferdies and Blues have both seen better days but look to reclaim some former glories when they come together in the Presidents Final. The 'Naki crew steamrollered the Jaffas last time so the Auks will be out for some serious utu this time around. Pete will be looking for revenge over the scorer after going down to PJ in Rnd 4 while Heather's mauling of Moose was the season highlight for her as she looks to find that form once again. Lastly but but not leastly ,THE WOODEN SPOON clash, which should generate as much interest as the GF. How did this happen ?? These two sides finished 1-2 in the previous NPC Autumn Comp and yet here they are - tailend Charlies this time. The Magpies - up among the leaders early in the comp - and the Highlanders, a franchise stacked with battle-hardened pros, have ended up in the Wooden Spoon scrap. Quite unbelievable ! Only one side can come away without too much egg dribbling off their chin but which one will it be. Secret Squirrel and Hesi had an epic encounter last time (Hesi getting the better after $1352 between them) while Craig and Richie who have met countless times before resume their ancient rivalry. Both Ian and Rob are well overdue for a big one but who will be feeling the pain come Saturday night ? Last time these two sides met the Otago lads scored more dollars but still went down to the pesky 'Pies. An intriguing clash for sure... My tips: Turbos, Chiefs, Ferdies, Highlanders Sydney weather forecast looks dodgy for Fri/Sat so gave the Parramatta Swamp (Rosehill) a miss. Simple stuff - just the two meetings. The usual North vs South quandaries at Riccarton which lately seems to generate only two kinds of winners - hot faves or friendless wuffies ! Then across the ditch to some serious quality horseflesh on display for Grand Final day - how fitting ? The final comp race - surely to be the decider is stacked to the brim with form with any of 16 runners having a winning claim. The team that comes out on top after that one will truly have earned the Champions tag. Good luck everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I'm booked in for a hernia op. on Friday morning P.J. so don't expect any fast moves from me on Saturday😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 minute ago, brown fox said: I'm booked in for a hernia op. on Friday morning P.J. so don't expect any fast moves from me on Saturday😏 Good luck with that, mate. My concern for you is the swab after the winner's circle 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Dont tell any of the Turbos that Foxys hernia op is part of The Cunning Plan..dem good drugs will still be workin' MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 FRIDAY UPDATE Max takes a swipe at the Turbos while it's hard to tell whether Graeme is more worried about the hernia op or the prospect of facing the Turbos, particularly Gary: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 Sharne's pre-match Catnip habit might have Ziggy a little worried ! Meanwhile Pam & Jen were subjected to a light Friday training regime..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 Meanwhile The Turbos are seriously not daunted...not sure who is who ..... is that BS in the pink ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - Finals - Sat Nov 5 Race 1 - Riccarton R3 1st - 10 Lilhoovesgotmoves W-$6.80 2nd - 12 Zoulander Q - $64.90 Scr: 7,13 THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - GRAND FINAL 2 Kauri Kats 272.00 1 Turbos 136.00 The catnip worked as Sharne (with a BB), Jen and Pam attack early for the Kats while Captain Squirrel replies with a BB for the Turbos who are behind after one. 136 Sharne 0 Ziggy 0 Graeme 0 Gary 0 Max 0 Ray 68 Jen 0 Steve P 68 Pam 136 Blind Squirrel THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - 3rd play Playoff 0 Chiefs 0.00 1 Swamp Foxes 68.00 The Chiefs all miss in the first as Punter Pete finds the 'Naki visitor to edge the Swampies ahead. 0 Robert 0 Rees 0 Tassie Tiger 68 Punter Pete 0 Gee 0 Maria 0 Jack 0 Jamison 0 Lightning Blue 0 Our Maizcay THE PRESIDENTS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 1 Ferdies 197.80 0 Blues 0.00 The Blues draw a blank as Zac bags a beaut quinella to take the smile off Smiler's face and hand the Ferdies the early advantage with the Taranaki terror. 0 Tom 0 Gordy 197.80 Zac 0 Smiler 0 Maurice 0 Roland 0 PJ 0 Pete 0 Heather 0 Moose THE WOODEN SPOON SHOWDOWN 0 Magpies 204.00 0 Highlanders 204.00 Opponents Richie and Craig bag BBs in the opener while Rex and Jase - also opponents - each label the Revell winner so all square after one. 136 Richie 136 Craig 0 Ian 0 Rob 0 Stevie N 0 Midnight Caller 0 Secret Squirrel 0 Hesi 68 Jason 68 Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Ferdies go further ahead with Buoyant, go 3-zip clear with Challa and go4-zip clear with Burgundy Rose Blues draw level with Irish Girl, seize the lead with My World and seize a 3-1 lead with Rockland Kauri Kats go 3-zip clear with Street Fightin Man while Irish Girl or Buoyant help Turbos draw level with My World or Lincoln's Kruz and seize the lead with Rockland (must pay $13.70+ or Burgundy Rose complete the Q AHIPE) while Okay Pal helps Chiefs draw level with Buoyant (and seize the lead if it pays $6.90+ or My World completes the Q), Lincoln's Kruz or Challa and seize the lead with My World Swamp Foxes go 4-zip clear with Rockland Magpies go 3-zip clear with Okay Pal Highlanders go ahead with Irish Girl, My World or Lincoln's Kruz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Gallivant Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Gee its very quiet here, I thought being finals day there would be more bantering going on. ANYWAYS HI PJ 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos1 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Nice pick Rex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos1 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Nice pick Rex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Gallivant Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 One of my favs Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - Finals - Sat Nov 5 Race 2 - Riccarton R5 1st - 10 Lincoln's Kruz W-$18.40 2nd - 5 Rockland Q - $82.50 Scr: 8 THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - GRAND FINAL 2 Kauri Kats 456.00 2 Turbos 504.00 Good scoring already in the GF as Jen goes back-to-back for the Kauri Kats while Captain Squirrel does likewise for the Turbos who draw level with Gary finding the Latta longshot to lead Graeme. 136 Sharne 0 Ziggy 0 Graeme 184 Gary 0 Max 0 Ray 252 Jen 0 Steve P 68 Pam 320 Blind Squirrel THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - 3rd play Playoff 1 Chiefs 349.00 1 Swamp Foxes 68.00 The Swamp Foxes all miss as Gee snags a sweet quinella to lead Maria and draw the Chiefs level. 0 Robert 0 Rees 0 Tassie Tiger 68 Punter Pete 349 Gee 0 Maria 0 Jack 0 Jamison 0 Lightning Blue 0 Our Maizcay THE PRESIDENTS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 1 Ferdies 197.80 0 Blues 0.00 Everyone missed ! 0 Tom 0 Gordy 197.80 Zac 0 Smiler 0 Maurice 0 Roland 0 PJ 0 Pete 0 Heather 0 Moose THE WOODEN SPOON SHOWDOWN 0 Magpies 204.00 1 Highlanders 388.00 The Magpies all miss as Rex goes back-to-back with the Awapuni visitor to hand the Otago boys the lead. 136 Richie 136 Craig 0 Ian 0 Rob 0 Stevie N 0 Midnight Caller 0 Secret Squirrel 0 Hesi 68 Jason 252 Rex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Never fear, MAX is here to birghten lighten or frighten the day ...recovering from jet lag by settling in for Finals Day. The win at Te Rapa by Peecee Pussycat may be the omen for the KKs..but then again ... MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Gallivant Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Maximus said: Never fear, MAX is here to birghten lighten or frighten the day ...recovering from jet lag by settling in for Finals Day. The win at Te Rapa by Peecee Pussycat may be the omen for the KKs..but then again ... MM Now thats to funny , I was about to say, wheres Maxi . must be into his first Moet, when he pops up !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Ferdies go further ahead with Lucky Viking and go 3-zip clear with Second Thought while Volvik helps Blues draw level with Beaudz Well, Polar Night, Brookbourne or Illicit Miss Chiefs go ahead with Volvik or Yolo and go 3-1 ahead with Astrakhan while Lucky Viking helps Swamp Foxes go 3-1 ahead with Illicit Miss and go 4-1 clear with Second Thought while Polar Night helps Kauri Kats go ahead with Brookbourne or Dr Velocious while Beaudz Well or Lucky Viking help Turbos go ahead with Illicit Miss while Polar Night helps Magpies draw level with Yolo, Illicit Miss, Vermont or Second Thought and seize the lead with Brookbourne Highlanders go further ahead with Astrakhan, Lucky Viking, Beaudz Well or Vicenza and go 3-zip clear with Volvik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegs pride Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Love the Ghibellines. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - Finals - Sat Nov 5 Race 3 - Riccarton R6 1st - 7 Second Thought W-$2.60 2nd - 11 Illicit Miss Q - $17.20 Scr: 3 THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - GRAND FINAL 2 Kauri Kats 508.00 3 Turbos 590.40 Graeme and Pam on the local winner for the Kauri Kats while Ray (with a quinella) and Gary reply for The Turbos who go ahead in the Grand Final with Ray now leading Max. 136 Sharne 0 Ziggy 26 Graeme 210 Gary 0 Max 60.40 Ray 252 Jen 0 Steve P 94 Pam 320 Blind Squirrel THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - 3rd play Playoff 1 Chiefs 375.00 4 Swamp Foxes 387.60 Tassie on the winning fave on his own for The Waikato lads but all 5 Foxes reply with BB quinellas added by Rees and Our Maizcay and their new personal leads plus that of Jamison's take the Swampies into a big lead ! 0 Robert 120.80 Rees 26 Tassie Tiger 94 Punter Pete 349 Gee 26 Maria 0 Jack 26 Jamison 0 Lightning Blue 120.80 Our Maizcay THE PRESIDENTS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 3 Ferdies 284.20 0 Blues 60.40 Smiler gets the Auks underway with a quinella but replies form Heather (with the Q) and PJ see the Ferdies triple their lead. 0 Tom 0 Gordy 197.80 Zac 60.40 Smiler 0 Maurice 0 Roland 26 PJ 0 Pete 60.40 Heather 0 Moose THE WOODEN SPOON SHOWDOWN 2 Magpies 282.00 2 Highlanders 440.00 Rex goes 3-for-3 with MC also on target for the Highlanders but Jase, Ian and Richie reply for the 'Pies who draw level with Ian now leading Rob and Richie now ahead of Craig despite MC's new lead over Stevie. 162 Richie 136 Craig 26 Ian 0 Rob 0 Stevie N 26 Midnight Caller 0 Secret Squirrel 0 Hesi 94 Jason 278 Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 13 minutes ago, pegs pride said: Love the Ghibellines. and the Ekraars ...Max notes you left out Ekstrememiss ... MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegs pride Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Maximus said: and the Ekraars ...Max notes you left out Ekstrememiss ... MM On a fast track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 11 minutes ago, pegs pride said: On a fast track? two of her five wins have come on Good tracks ..Max is prayin' for her to be oh her game today! Both those wins were around this time of year MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Ferdies go further ahead with Aljay, Belle of the Ball or Jack Knows Best while Starrybeel helps Blues pull one back with Leaderboard and pull two back with Letsbringiton or Campionessa Chiefs pull one back with Letsbringiton or Jack Knows Best Swamp Foxes go 5-zip clear with Herself while Hit The Road Jack, Campionessa or Starrybeel help Kauri Kats seize the lead with Mondorani or Herself (either must pay $22.70+ or the other complete the Q) or Extrememiss while Quota or Aljay help Turbos go further ahead with Campionessa (must pay $6.90+ or Belle of the Ball complete the Q) while Starrybeel, Belle of the Ball or Leaderboard help Magpies go ahead with Campionessa, Jack Knows Best or Aljay while Asathought helps Highlanders go ahead with Mondorani and go 3-1 ahead with Starrybeel or Herself while Belle of the Ball or Hit The Road Jack help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - Finals - Sat Nov 5 Race 4 - Riccarton R7 1st - 4 Campionessa W-$4.10 2nd - 8 Aljay Q - $11.90 Scr: 3 THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - GRAND FINAL 2 Kauri Kats 637.60 3 Turbos 795.40 Graeme on his own with a BB quinella for the Kauri Kats while Ray and Ziggy (each with BBs) plus Steve reply for The Turbos. No change overall. 136 Sharne 82 Ziggy 155.60 Graeme 210 Gary 0 Max 142.40 Ray 252 Jen 41 Steve P 94 Pam 320 Blind Squirrel THE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP - 3rd play Playoff 1 Chiefs 539.00 4 Swamp Foxes 674.60 Only Gee missed the Walker winner while BBs were bagged by Foxy duo Maria and Punter Pete. No change overall. 41 Robert 161.80 Rees 67 Tassie Tiger 176 Punter Pete 349 Gee 108 Maria 41 Jack 67 Jamison 41 Lightning Blue 161.80 Our Maizcay THE PRESIDENTS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 3 Ferdies 390.00 2 Blues 289.20 PJ (with the Q) and Heather go back-to-back for The Ferdies but all 5 Blues reply with Pete adding the quinella. New personal leads for Roland and Gordy cut the Blues' deficit to the minimum. 0 Tom 41 Gordy 197.80 Zac 101.40 Smiler 0 Maurice 41 Roland 90.80 PJ 64.80 Pete 101.40 Heather 41 Moose THE WOODEN SPOON SHOWDOWN 3 Magpies 405.00 2 Highlanders 563.00 MC (with a BB) and Rex (4-for-4) go back-to-back for the kilted ones but Ian, Richie and SS reply for the Magpies who sneak ahead with Secret Squirrel now leading Hesi. 203 Richie 136 Craig 67 Ian 0 Rob 0 Stevie N 108 Midnight Caller 41 Secret Squirrel 0 Hesi 94 Jason 319 Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Gallivant Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 What u reckon PJ, do I staet bantering my teammates 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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