Bring on the new season
2005/2006 wrap up. 2006/2007 preview.
The racing season which ends this weekend has had some highs and lows but all in all I'm happy with the results. There is no doubt that I have had bigger and better seasons than this one however what we achieved with the stock that we had was a pretty good effort.
Although he only won one race for the season out of six starts, there is no doubt that the performances of Lock The Vault through out the summer carnival were a real highlight. After winning first up with Dion on board, "OCCY" went on to run second in the Belgravia Stakes, Fairetha Stakes, Guinneas, T J Smith Stakes and Fruit 'n' Veg Stakes. All the time trying his guts out and all the way building up a real cult following and bringing a lot of enjoyment to a big group of people in the Amelia Park Syndicate. If his performances were the highlight to the season, I would have to say that his sale to Hong Kong was certainly the low light in my season and something which hit the stable and staff fairly hard. As they say in the classics..... That's business!
We went to the race's on Perth Cup day and sat up in he 1900 bar where we have enjoyed many a good day over the years. As has been the case for as long as I can remember, if I have a runner on Cup day, I will have a winner! This year was no different and we saw the ever improving Turbonator come from near last to win well at good odds.
On Melbourne Cup day we produced another "first-upper" when we stepped out King of The Stalls for a very nice, well backed result. The horse is very promising however he has had a number of setbacks along the way. I feel we have him getting back to his best and it won't be long before he salutes again.
Throughout the year we have produced some very promising but late developing two and three year olds and I am looking forward to them returning to the race track. Horses such as Just Rich, Alcedo, Moondalo Guyno, Forward Thrust, Full Of Sass, Outside Edge, Celt Code and a few others not produced yet, will ensure a very good season this year. Throw in a bunch of yearlings that are about to turn two which are potentially the best I have had come through the place for a while and things are rely looking good for the next few seasons.
With a few older horses who should all have a win or two left in them to compliment the younger brigade, I am sure there will be more than the odd party or two at the Scouts Honour Bar this season. Good luck to all!
The racing season which ends this weekend has had some highs and lows but all in all I'm happy with the results. There is no doubt that I have had bigger and better seasons than this one however what we achieved with the stock that we had was a pretty good effort.
Although he only won one race for the season out of six starts, there is no doubt that the performances of Lock The Vault through out the summer carnival were a real highlight. After winning first up with Dion on board, "OCCY" went on to run second in the Belgravia Stakes, Fairetha Stakes, Guinneas, T J Smith Stakes and Fruit 'n' Veg Stakes. All the time trying his guts out and all the way building up a real cult following and bringing a lot of enjoyment to a big group of people in the Amelia Park Syndicate. If his performances were the highlight to the season, I would have to say that his sale to Hong Kong was certainly the low light in my season and something which hit the stable and staff fairly hard. As they say in the classics..... That's business!
We went to the race's on Perth Cup day and sat up in he 1900 bar where we have enjoyed many a good day over the years. As has been the case for as long as I can remember, if I have a runner on Cup day, I will have a winner! This year was no different and we saw the ever improving Turbonator come from near last to win well at good odds.
On Melbourne Cup day we produced another "first-upper" when we stepped out King of The Stalls for a very nice, well backed result. The horse is very promising however he has had a number of setbacks along the way. I feel we have him getting back to his best and it won't be long before he salutes again.
Throughout the year we have produced some very promising but late developing two and three year olds and I am looking forward to them returning to the race track. Horses such as Just Rich, Alcedo, Moondalo Guyno, Forward Thrust, Full Of Sass, Outside Edge, Celt Code and a few others not produced yet, will ensure a very good season this year. Throw in a bunch of yearlings that are about to turn two which are potentially the best I have had come through the place for a while and things are rely looking good for the next few seasons.
With a few older horses who should all have a win or two left in them to compliment the younger brigade, I am sure there will be more than the odd party or two at the Scouts Honour Bar this season. Good luck to all!
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