PWJ Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 Round 1 for October - Wed Oct 4 Race 1 - Gate Pa R6 1st - 2 Dazzled P-$2.50 2nd - 6 She Turns Heads P-$1.30 3rd - 7 Our Absolute P-$3.60 Scr: 3,5,10,12,13,17-20 Usual first race carnage (10) as we lose nearly half the field at Gate Pa - what did you expect ? A smart 7 on the Pierro winner lead the way... Eliminated $0: Max, Ngakonui Grass, Rex, PJ, Pete, Gary, Rees, Rob, Gee, Hesi Craig 25 Graeme 25 (Q) Maurice 25 Maria 25 Geoff 25 Steve P 25 Richie 25 Black Caviar 13 Gordy 13 (Q) Jamison 13 Jack 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 Race 2 legs eleven: 2 Run Baby Run $2.40 Geoff 25 Richie 25 Black Caviar 13 5 Miss Rockette $1.90 Steve P 25 Graeme 25 Gordy 13 8 Super Daisy $3.50 Maria 25 Jack 13 Jamison 13 12 Bourbon Chique $2.80 Maurice 25 Craig 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 Round 1 for October - Wed Oct 4 Race 2 - Gate Pa R7 1st - 8 Super Daisy P-$2.50 2nd - 11 Bit Nosy P-$6.10 3rd - 14 Quartz Queen P-$3.50 Scr: 1,3,15 More Tauranga turbulence as we lose another 8 leaving Maria leading the trio of survivors... Eliminated $0: Richie, Gordy, Black Caviar, Geoff, Steve P, Craig, Graeme, Maurice Maria 62.50 Jamison 32.50 Jack 32.50 Race 3 survivors: 12 Lady of Court $2.50 Jack 32 13 Tossuforit $2.00 Maria 62 14 Highgrass $3.00 Jamison 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Gallivant Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Once again fell at first hurdle *hic* with my picks, gotta stop drinking wine with lunch before I select my horsey's 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sir Gallivant said: Once again fell at first hurdle *hic* with my picks, gotta stop drinking wine with lunch before I select my horsey's It's Gate Pa, mate. Probably better off finishing the bottle first and then doing your picks ! 😆 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 Round 1 for October - Wed Oct 4 Race 3 - Gate Pa R8 1st - 13 Tossuforit P-$1.90 2nd - 1 Market Place P-$2.90 3rd - 11 Grande Gallo P-$2.30 Scr: 2,4,6,7,15-20 Maria drops the two "Js" as she forges on with the smart maiden winner. She goes wide in the 4th. It's gonna be a hell of a total if she makes it to the end ! Eliminated $0.50: Jack, Jamison Maria 118.30 Race 4 lone star: 7 Bodacious $5.70 Maria 118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 At this stage I'm happy that I've got 30 cents in the bank! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 Round 1 for October - Wed Oct 4 Race 4 - Gate Pa R9 1st - 11 Jivetalkin P-$3.70 2nd - 12 Joyola P-$2.70 3rd - 1 Mineshaft P-$1.80 Scr: 6,13,17 Maria's hope never raised a gallop so that's a wrap for Gate Pa. The two "Js" lead us into Gosford tomorrow. Thanks for playing everyone. There's a new trivia question up. Eliminated $0.30: Maria OCTOBER LEADERBOARD Jack $0.50 Jamison $0.50 Maria $0.30 the rest $0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Race 1 spread: 1 Azayaka $1.30 Ian, PJ, Jamison, Maurice, Jack 2 Vintonic $3.30 Rob 3 Le Parrain $2.00 Craig, Geoff, Gary, Pete, Gordy, Rees, Richie, Stevie N 6 Cosmos $1.50 Max, Graeme, Black Caviar 10 Ny Kee $2.20 Gee, Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Round 2 for October - Thu Oct 5 Race 1 - Gosford R4 1st - 3 Le Parrain P-$2.00 2nd - 4 Marchesi P-$1.20 3rd - 1 Azayaka P-$1.40 Scr: 8,7 Bright start with just half a dozen tripping over as the eight on the smart winner share the lead. Could be a few make it to the end today. Eliminated $0: Maria, Max, Gee, Graeme, Rob, Black Caviar 20 Geoff 20 Gary (Q) 20 Gordy (Q) 20 Craig 20 Pete (Q) 20 Stevie N 20 Richie 20 Rees (Q) 14 Jack 14 Jamison 14 Ian (Q) 14 Maurice 14 PJ 12 Secret Squirrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Race 2 options (hope the fave can carry all that support!): 5 Alvina's Luck $1.80 Craig 20 Gordy 20 6 Balmierro $2.50 Rees 20 8 Schwarz $1.30 Richie 20 Stevie N 20 Pete 20 Geoff 20 Maurice 14 Jack 14 PJ 14 Jamison 14 Ian 14 Secret Squirrel 12 12 (scr) Gary 😟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Presumably $1.00 the place in NZ ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Round 2 for October - Thu Oct 5 Race 2 - Gosford R5 1st - 8 Schwarz P-$1.00 2nd - 4 Likeabomb P-$3.90 3rd - 5 Alvina's Luck P-$1.70 Scr: 1,2,7,11-13,16,17,19 Only Rees and Gary come unstuck as Gordy and Craig forge forward with the 3rd placegetter to take up the pace. Eliminated $0: Rees 34 Gordy (Q) 34 Craig 20 Geoff 20 Pete (Q) 20 Stevie N 20 Richie 14 Jack 14 Jamison 14 Ian (Q) 14 Maurice 14 PJ 12 Secret Squirrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Nearly halfway for the Dirty Dozen: 1 Zanzibar Gem $2.50 Craig 34 Jack 14 3 Rhettara $1.10 Pete 20 Stevie N 20 Ian 14 PJ 14 Jamison 14 4 Perfect Proposal $1.60 Gordy 34 Geoff 20 Richie 20 Secret Squirrel 12 6 Missouk $2.10 Maurice 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Round 2 for October - Thu Oct 5 Race 3 - Gosford R6 1st - 2 Eagle Nest P-$1.40 2nd - 4 Perfect Proposal P-$1.50 3rd - 6 Missouk P-$1.70 Scr: 5 We lose 7, mostly on the gutless Godolphin fave (!!) as 5 soldier on with Gordy the lone pacemaker. Two to go and 3 different options in the next. Eliminated $0: Ian, Stevie N, Pete, PJ, Jamison, Craig, Jack 51 Gordy (Q) 30 Geoff 30 Richie 23.80 Maurice 18 Secret Squirrel The Famous Five go mad at Gosford: 4 Sharp Shock $1.70 Gordy 51 6 Los Padres $1.40 Geoff 30 Secret Squirrel 18 8 The King $1.70 Richie 30 Maurice 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Round 2 for October - Thu Oct 5 Race 4 - Gosford R7 1st - 7 Secret Spy P-$4.20 2nd - 8 The King P-$1.20 3rd - 9 Geewiz Johnny P-$5.20 Scr: nil We lose the two Gs and SS as a couple of local longshots shut out all but Richie and Moz. Richie leads Maurice into the last with both on the current fave. Eliminated $0: Geoff, Gordy, Secret Squirrel 36 Richie 28.40 Maurice The Five-to-Win chasing duo: 5 State of America $1.60 Richie 36 Maurice 28 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Sharp Shock, very disappointing. When you pick something drawn the ace you at least expect them to be challenging for the lead, not dropping to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 14 minutes ago, Gordy said: Sharp Shock, very disappointing. When you pick something drawn the ace you at least expect them to be challenging for the lead, not dropping to last. Big drop back in class also. Stewards report may add more to the story. That Darley beaten fave may have an issue also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 New trivia question gone up on Thursday Trivia thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Round 2 for October - Thu Oct 5 Race 5 - Gosford R8 1st - 7 Twigman P-$3.60 2nd - 5 State of America P-$1.50 3rd - 8 Silvakia P-NTD Scr: 2,6 Congrats to Richie and Maurice - our first 5 To Winners for October. Not big totals but they are on the board giving us all something to chase when we head to Warwick Farm on Wednesday and Waverley on Thursday. Thanks for playing. 54 Richie 42.40 Maurice OCTOBER LEADERBOARD Richie $54.00 Maurice $42.40 Jack $0.50 Jamison $0.50 Maria $0.30 the rest $0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 I think a few had 4 placings today - I know Jammo and I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 hour ago, PWJ said: I think a few had 4 placings today - I know Jammo and I did Yeah , missed the second. Oh well. Good fun PJ 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Just an update. I have client appointments in midweek so changing this week's venues to Taupo on Wednesday and Kembla Grange on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz1047 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Will try and do some updates but don't expect PJ's brilliance R1 No 1 $1.50 No 15 $5.10 No 1 $1.60 12 out of 21 of us are gone. Zabeel leads the charge being on the roughie running 2nd Zabeel $51 Rex, Pete, Richie, Maurice & Stevie Nicks $16 Alan, Black Caviar Secret Squirrel $15 Out Godzstar, Maria, Taniwha, Jammo, PJ, Geoff, Steve P, Craig, Graham, Rees, Gordy, Max 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Next race picks Rex 3 Hesi 1 Pete 6 Richie 3 Moz 3 Gee 12 Stevie 3 Black Caviar 3 Secret Squirrel 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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