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August 28, 2006

"BARSBY'S BEST" CHRIS TIPPED 11 FROM 15 LAST WEEK..

Chris Barsby handed in a top effort last week in the tipping stakes.With his trio of specials for each of the five tote meetings,he came up with 11 winners,2 seconds,1 third and one unplaced(struck interference in the run home when in top spot).
If you fancy a punt ,click on to STAR BET,and take it from there.Also featured are the full meeting selections from Craig Rail,covering 5 meetings from Victoria to Queensland,with specials at nearly all venues.
Something for every punter..

DRY WINTER...WATER RESTRICTIONS...DUSTY TRACKS..

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Albion Park doing their bit for the water situation.
Cindy Hurley doing her bit to document same...Harnesspix@aol.com or Phone 3861 9019..

August 21, 2006

FOR SALE 3YO GELDING CHANDON X THE FINAL DESTINATION NZ.

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3yo gelding ,half brother to SKY REBEL 1.59.6.. 41 starts for 5 wins and 9 places .$16,510....SCENE FROM HEAVEN (filly) 36 starts for 4 wins and 6 places,$17,253....PERFECT DESTINY 6 starts,yet to place.$303..
This gelding is the 4th foal..Broken in,gaited and running along.(will show 400m in 30 secs).Ready for the education session.Can be trialled at RAY PULLEN'S stable....Phone 07 54 672 070 or Mob..0416 081 954..

August 17, 2006

ITALIAN STYLE FINISH.COLIN REDWOOD CENTRE FRAME.

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Australian rep,Colin Redwood,in centre shot as the post comes up in a heat of the World Amateur Championships in Italy,July..Photo courtesy of COOKY THOR.

HE WAS SET FOR IT -- AND HE DID THE JOB -- HOME OF JACK'S REDCLIFFE CUP..

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A big team of happy connections at the Redcliffe cup presentation.HOME OF JACK a deserving winner.
Photo by Mark Bonsall -- Marshall Studios Phone07-5545-3095..

August 12, 2006

YES,SHE'S UP THERE TWICE...SO WOULD YOU BE,IF YOU WERE HALF AS GOOD.."MAINLAND BANNER"..

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NZ SUPERMARE....MAINLAND BANNER at home in Christchurch,held by John Dunn.
It is difficult to draw a parallel between human and equine champions,but MAINLAND BANNER,and MARY DECKER (American middle distance star of the early 90's)shared two things.Beauty,married to phenomenal ability,and the whole in perfect balance.

August 07, 2006

NZ MAIDEN TROTTER FOR SALE "MENTOR"..

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"MENTOR" ..5yo BG..SUNDON x ZIZETTE.
12 starts 0 wins..1 second..2 thirds..2 fourths.(4 trial wins)
Very safe trotter,consistently runs home 60/61 last 800,with final 400 29.5/30.2.
Private trial at Motukara raceway on 05/08/2006,(foggy and track dead) 61.0 and 30.0,off halves in 1.06.
Will develop into a nice horse with consistent racing.Best suited in Victoria and /or South Australia.By plane into Melbourne $15,000 AUD.By boat to same destination $13,000AUD.
Phone ..PAUL DAVIES Christchurch. Phone..0011-64-3-3583-875..Mobile..0011-64-274-372-789. Or,Denis Smith,Qld., 07-54-646-823...Mobile 0408-352 478..