Has Fred made up his mind yet, I've not heard anything?
And where is the Fish, can't see any rides for the weekend!

Haven't heard Hat, hope they continue in Queensland. Regarding Whiting, strange seeing Striken without the fish! Hasn't ridden for a few weeks though, not sure where he is.
Small fields mostly tomorrow :(. In the last, up and comer Werd has a bit of a cult following, has a good barrier to be in the finish.

Nominated for the Doomben Cup as well as the Derby.

Back to Belmont this Saturday. Anything like last years opening should be a great day & a big crowd. Lots of freebies as well.

Almost for the lightly raced Werd, nosed out in the last. Great riding effort Steven Parnham on the winner considering he was involved in a fall the race prior. And good news the Fish, back on Wednesday, guess he's just been taking a bit of a break. Anything of interest Wed, schonegg?

yeah thanks hat..i see moody has nominated a few for both races..will have to wait & see how things pan out..

Not really Hat. I think Akheson will find it tougher than the walk in the park last time so I'll be laying that if a shortish price.
Back to Belmont on Saturday!

yeah agree schonegg..i've a few rated above akheson..also rate osh empire a bit of a risk..even though it should get a plum run from the inside marble..

Good call, both of you.

The pontiff returns from suspension this Sat, shouldn't take long for Paul to get back in the winners list!

had a nice result osh empire not placing..still don't believe just how short it started!

Full book tomorrow, hope the boy does well.

Good news schonegg. Marasco will land in the sunshine state next week.

Not a great day to say least. Ah well, lets hope better results, next meeting.

Doomben 10,000 & then possibly the Stradbroke Handicap.

Go Marasco
 

Great news Hat. Hope the track is firm for the Doomben 10,000

Currently 14/1 10000, 20/1 Straddie

Markus Maximus has arrived in Brisbane, jake. If he settles well a Doomben Cup start is a strong possibility, otherwise the Rough Habit then onto the Qld Derby.

thanks hat..showing only 12/1 cup..seems a bit short to me..expected around 20/1..

well hat..markus is a starter :) ..what chance scenic shot?..needs to improve heaps on his last start..

Bolton Sprint
 

A very good field with a several resuming from spells and letups.
The leader should be Vain Raider whipping across from out wide. The last bit will test it. I'll tip Hadabeclorka from Elliotto.

7-04.00 H.G. BOLTON SPRINT (1200 METRES)

Of $75000 and $300 trophy. 1st $48750 and trophy of $300, 2nd $15000, 3rd $6750, 4th $3000, 5th $1500.

(LISTED RACE) For three years old and upwards.
No Allowances for apprentices.

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	MEGATIC	Albie Beckett	William Pike	1	60
2	HADABECLORKA	Brent Larsson	Clint Harvey	2	55
3	IDYLLIC PRINCE	Jim P Taylor	Paul Harvey	7	55
4	RIPPED	Bruce Watkins	Jason Whiting	8	55
5	BEAT THE STORM	Ross Price	Shaun O'Donnell	11	54.5
6	ELLIOTTO	Neville Parnham	Brad Parnham	3	53
7	GRAND NIRVANA	Fred Kersley	Daniel Staeck	9	53
8	HARVARD	Brent Larsson	Noel Rudland	12	53
9	MIKALDICO	Toby Roney	Chloe Chatfield (a)	4	53
10	RAW METAL	David Harrison	Takahide Ikenushi	5	53
11	VAIN RAIDER	Jim P Taylor	Jessica Hill	10	53
12	ZHAMENKA	Brett Wilkinson	Lucas Camilleri	6	53

What bad luck! Young Jarrad out for 4-5 weeks with a broken wrist. Just warming up too.

I think he will improve heaps today, jake. A little concerned the barrier, if he can get a good run should be in the finish.

The in-form Shane Scriven booked for Marasco in Saturday's Doomben 10,000.

Scenic Shot
 

What a gutsy effort. O'Shea Stakes next on agenda.

Looks a good move schonegg. Another shot at the Cox Plate is apparently on Marasco's radar, if all goes well in Brissie.

If they run on Sat, gonna be a very wet track. If so, do you reckon Fred will start him, schonegg?

Hat, Fred's probably seething at the moment. Was in two minds to take him north(or spell for Melbourne) so what does he do now? Looks like he'll run on Saturday($34 with IAS!) and if doesn't fire you'd bet Fred will take him back home :(

Yeah, you’re probably right schonegg. And to add insult to wounds, he has drawn an inside barrier. Not normally the best place to be on a wet track.

belated thanks hat..i did get on..

Thats good to hear, jake. Cheers.

Not a bad run today schonegg, what do you reckon? Officially finished 6th. Loomed as a chance early in the straight, but then looked like he didn't really relish the track condition final bit.

Hat, Scriven couldn't have ridden it any better. Got out at the right time, loomed up as you say, and then the same as in Sydney showed no acceleration. Don't know if it's the wet tracks or just not good enough.

Yeah schonegg, agree Scriven rode him a treat under the circumstances. Do you reckon Fred will butter-up (Straddie), firm track would be nice.

read somewhere that scenic blast was to gallop yesterday between races at belmont..did he? ..how did he go? ..thanks

yep..marasco is heading for the straddie..

Spot-on jake. Now only 26 horses nominated, with Marasco the new topweight.

Fantastic opportunity for Pike
 

Pike To Ride In Hong Kong

The states leading jockey William Pike is set to continue his riding career in Hong Kong after signing with the HKJC.

Pike will commence his riding contract at the opening meeting of the new season on September 15 and is required to be in Hong Kong two weeks before the commencement of the season.

“Yes I am going to try my luck in Hong Kong. It is the best racing in the world and I am going to try and match it against them.” Pike told perthracing.com.au

“The HKJC contacted me and it is an opportunity too good to resist.”

Pike currently sits atop of the rider’s premiership here in Perth with 73 winners, more then 34 clear of his nearest rival Troy Turner.

He did. Worked a treat!

good news hat..thanks