Machiavellian delivers at lofty odds!

In his 150th competitive run Machiavellian did the J.Sidney stable proud coming in second at good odds of 16/1 as predicted on this very blogsite! The 6 year old colt finished just a third of a length behind eventual winner Royal Express bringing career winnngs up to £1,485. The grey was bought for £140 by the current owners in January and it seems to have been money well spent.

If you took the tip well done!

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Snow Witch - 8:48 - 13/1

Two days ago in the UK this Abaddon trained filly was desperately unlucky not to have added a 33rd career win when pipped at the winning post. In 168 career runs the grey girl has won in 32 and been placed in 80 bringing in total earnings of £1,172. On the 25th of October the 5 year old registered her last win, since then shes picked up a host of placed finishes and another in Hong Kong tonight would do nicely for the punter at this long price.

Stop the clocks - 9:12 - 4/1

I have to commend Redhalo racing on their choice of horse names! The favourite for tonights 9:12 progress race for juvenilles is a one 'Flying Kuyt' named after the Liverpool striker. However Dirk Kuyt and the rest of the reds are firing blanks at the moment I'm afraid. Red Halo Racing also have 'Stop the clocks' running in this race and the 2 year old colt will be hoping to make it a hatrick of wins in this his 5th race. He hasn't raced in over a week so after the benefit of a rest he should challenge for top honours tonight.

Accidental hero- 9:24 - 15/2

In May of this year Derekw10 paid Dallas1 £570 to bring Accidental hero to his yard showing just how highly respected this 5 year old colt is amongst those in the know. The grey colt has been victorious in 24 of his 141 runs and has also picked up 60 placed finishes. His last win came on muddy going (same going as in this race tonight) a week ago in Canada. Running in the same conditions and at the same track tonight this wonder horse should be able to finish in the top three positions at a canter.

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See you at Auction!

Just to let you all know Auctions for December will open on Friday 15 December at 12:00 GMT. Enter your horses before closing on Saturday 16 December 2006 at 12:00 GMT, and place your bids before Sunday 17 December 2006 at 09:00 GMT.

By the way well done to all the winning owners in this week's finals - enjoy the winnings!

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Abigails Dream - 8:24 - 15/2

Its rare that this 2 year old fillie doesnt chip in with a result to boost owners gogogunner's bank balance. In 19 runs shes won in 5 and been placed in 10 showing excellent consistency though to be fair some of these seemingly good results came in poor fields. She last won on good going back on the 2nd of October in a level weight race. Well rested Abigails dream hasn't been out since the 20th of this month. Hopefully the rest as well as an able jockey will help deliver a placing at the very least.

Machiavellian - 8:57 - 16/1

This is the 6 year old colt's 150th outing on Getminted racing. As he builds up for his final season before being put out to pasture the fiecely competitive grey will be hoping for another win to pass the £1,500 in winnings marker. Hes won twice in his last four races including a fine victory five days ago in a Weight for age race in Canada. Total stats read 149 runs, 23 wins and 65 placed finishes. If he can continue his consistently solid form then theres no reason why he shouldnt get something out of this race tonight at very decent odds.

Murtys Dip - 9:36 - 7/1

Close but no cigar has been the tale of this boy so far in 2006. Indeed if he sees another tail in front of him it'll be too soon. Able and willing this 2 year old colt from the murtyman stable just needs that first win to gain a career launch though up to now he's had to be content with a host of second placed finishes. In 14 outings since being bought on the 10th of October he's been placed in 7 but cant buy a win. Not afraid to mix it up Murtyman enters his youngster in full fields, a clever ploy as the experience learned will stand to him in the long term. I really fancy him to do well tonight over the sprint distance in the UK. Solid each way contender.

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Glory night for petong and Ken Allan stables

If its drama you're looking for forget your Coronation streets and Eastenders you'll find the best of it here on Getminted Racing! In last night's sprint challenge finals in America with £1,160 up for grabs in both races 'Hung Up' from the Petong stable caused something of an upset by recording just her third win in 35 races to take the filly's sprint crown. Earlier in the evening in a dramatic and tense finish to the colt's race Ken Allan's 'Hong Kong Eagle' left it late to defeat ante-post favourite La Gazza Ladra. Congratulations to both owners on a job well done.

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Smiler Miler - 8:36 - 24/1

Credit where credits due. Smiler Miler's fine win last Thursday restored owner Derek T's confidence in the 2 year old colt. It was just the second career win for him out of 12 competitive runs, he also has 4 placed finishes to his name and a financial haul of £42. Keeping in mind last week's win was in a full field of 14 in the United Kingdom then he may have the edge over other outsiders and nick a placed finish.

Mindless Journey - 9:12 - 9/1

Owners Christmas stables must believe the festive season has come early as their 2 year old filly has made it 3 wins in her last 3 races! Mindless Journey was bought by the yard just a week ago but already its proving to be £8.02 very very well spent! Having claimed their 200th win recently the Christmas stables are on a high and a decent result by their charge tonight will see them pass the £4,000 money mark.

Hopes Dashed - 9:48 - 42/1

One way or the other punters should make a few pounds on this race. Of all the contenders perhaps Hopes Dashed has the most impressive rack of statistics. In 9 races the 2 year old grey has won twice and been placed in six and has pulled in just over £30 for the Logan stable. In a race of this standard expect these average quality horses to slug it out down the straight. All going well and with the right jockey Hopes Dashed may well nick a placed finish!

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Hong Kong snub for Kieran Fallon

Kieran Fallon will not be able to ride in next month's Hong Kong Vase after he was denied a licence.
Fallon had hoped to partner 2005 St Leger winner Scorpion in the race but the Hong Kong Jockey Club has refused to grant him a licence.

The Irish jockey is banned from riding in Britain after being charged with conspiracy to defraud, which he denies.

He was also not granted a licence to ride in the US but was allowed to ride in Australia.

Closer to home 8 legged freak finished in the places at 8/1 in last night's 9:12 race in Dubai while another one of our tips bobs boy finished second in his race at 4/1.

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Not a shock to me!

Just a quick word to say well done to Shotgun Mike for the performance of your 4 year old colt 'Shockz' last night. As predicted here on this blogsite this boy finished in the places at long odds of 18/1. Well done guys.

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bobs boy - 8:36 - 4/1

He may be without a win in his month long career but in a field of this quality this members trained colt stands out as one of the best. In his 11 runs 2 year old bobs boy has been placed in six races with muddy and firm proving to be his favoured going to date. This new stable which joined us on the 20th of September will be keeping their fingers crossed that their boy gets a good jockey tonight. If he does then a win is possible - a place is highly probable.

Nayyir - 8:57 - 34/1

This race could be regarded as the Nags cup as the horses involved are a long way off the top tier. Still theres money to be won and I reckon longshot Nayyir could just have what it takes to at least nick a place. Owned by the MickJam yard this 2 year old colt has won once and been placed in eight of his 19 races to date. While he won't steal the headlines he should challenge for a placing in this race in Dubai.

8 legged freak - 9:12 - 8/1

Hardly the most glamourous of names but 8 legged freak has been a star since being bought by the bigboysteve yard two weeks ago. In 6 races the black 2 year old has won twice and been placed twice though his last outing yesterday was disappointing. This will be his very outing on fast going and he'll be hoping he can convert his fine form on muddy to fast in Dubai this evening.

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Can Lady Killer finish off her career with a major final win?

As she enters her final days I'd like to wish the amazing Lady Killer all the best as the 7 year old attempts to become the highest earning filly of all time.Lyric fantasy holds the record as she pulled in £8,682 in her career for the Davey stable. At present with time ebbing away Lady Killer stands on £8,285 just under £400 away from the illustrious title. While success in Monday's Newbury fillies sprint challenge final would see her sail past Lyric fantasy's record Ken Allan will be all to aware that despite her fantastic stats shes never fared well in the biggest races. So can Lady Killer do it? We'll find out on Monday evening. One record that can't be taken away from her though is for most wins. With 129 victories she easily holds the title though La Gazza Ladra may take that accolade in seasons to come if current form continues.

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Hit the North - 8:12 - 17/2

If this colt was a cricketer he'd have a terrific batting average. In 35 races the j's stable trained 2 year old has won 10 times and been placed 14 times in a total of 35 races. Many of his races though are in smaller fields so it'll be interesting to see how he gets on in the USA this evening. Very used to running on muddy ground he could well suprise a few people trackside this evening and must be considered a decent each way chance if he's in contention 4 furlongs out.

ShockZ- 8:36 - 18/1

In whats sure to be one of the best races of the night expect to see a suprise. Shot gun mike sends out 4 year old colt ShockZ looking to prove the bookies wrong. This very able 4 year old colt has won 11 times and has been placed in 27 of his 57 races. Once rated as one of the hottest prospects in the game the grey boy hasn't been as impressive as many would think. Still he's good enough to pick up a place and at 18/1 is an outsider who's hard to avoid.

Red Bean - 8:48 - 11/1

In 7 races Red Bean has finished 2nd on four occassions and 3rd twice. Unable to make that all important step up to winning level so far but it's only a matter of time until he's first past the post. Pacey and clever the 2 year old joined his new yard 'Hala Madrid' last week and is still settling in. A decent virtual contender expect to see him flying out of the stalls all the way to the finishing line tonight in the U.K.

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Japs eye up Ouija Board threat!

Ouija Board will take on top Japanese runners Deep Impact and Heart's Cry in Sunday's Japan Cup in Tokyo.

Ed Dunlop's five-year-old, fresh from her spectacular Breeders' Cup success in the US, is one of 11 runners declared for the 12-furlong contest.

Heart's Cry was second in the 2005 race ahead of Ouija Board, who was fifth.

He also headed the mare in the Dubai Sheema Classic in March before going on to finish third to Hurricane Run in the King George at Ascot.

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Star won't shine in Gold Cup

Ante-post favourite Star De Mohaison will not line up for Saturday's Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury.
Owner Sir Robert Ogden and trainer Paul Nicholls have decided to miss the race, and he may also bypass the King George as they target the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

"It is a decision they have taken together," said Ogden's racing manager Barry Simpson.

"We all agree he is a very good horse and we want to give him time to develop into a possible Gold Cup horse."

Star de Mohaison won the Royal & SunAlliance Chase for novices at the 2006 Cheltenham Festival.

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TSIN Duke - 9:12 - 17/2

In just seven short months this 3 year old colt has raked in over £1,500 in earnings. With a statistic like that its no suprise that Chac's Champion yard paid Stable TSIN £220 for him in September. Since joining the yard TSIN DUKE has continued to impress and comes into this level weight race in Hong Kong in good form. The chestnut coloured avenger won once and finished second twice in his last three races. A steady and reliable horse he should challenge this evening at these decent odds.


Black Wolf - 8:48 - 15/2

Another big field take to the track in Hong Kong this evening for this C division race for 3 year old colts. Money could be made on this one and I'm backing Black Wolf to continue in his rich vein of form at this level. The 3 year old colt from the mr monkey stable seems to have turned a corner after a poor start to his career. In his last three outings all be it in small fields he finished second but did register just his third career win on the 29th of October in a claimer in Dubai.
As a result of that win mr monkey bought him and already his tail seems to be up. Good each way contender.

Taking the Pith - 9:24 - 5/1

In his last race on soft Taking the pith finished 13th out of 14. To say it was a shock would be a major under statement as he handled soft well earlier in his career and other factors contrieved to rob the Ken Allan youth of a good run. Tonight in Hong Kong the 2 year old is third favourite and comes into this race on the back of a fine win last week in the USA. In 14 races he's won twice and been placed in 3. Full of ability he should go very close tonight.

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Details of new season

With more prize money up for grabs than ever before it looks like the 17th season of Getminted/Raceclubs racing is to be the best yet. With a combined pot of over £175,000 you'd be mad not to build a strong stable to earn your piece of the pie. If you're interested but aren't sure what it entails please read any helpful articles on the right or else visit the Getminted home page at www.getmintedracing.com - Happy Racing!

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Washington Square - 8:57 - 5/1

I've decided to be a tad more cautious on the tipping front tonight so third favourite Washington Square in the 8:57 from Hong Kong is my nap for this one.Owned by the Johnnybgood stable who have been with Getminted for just over two months this 2 year old colt has been impressive in his career to date. In 8 competitive races he's won twice and been placed in three bringing in career earnings of £52. He seems to run well on yielding and while this will be a big ask for him I expect Washington Square to go close.

Miktosh - 9:12 - 33/10

Short odds here for one of the giants of Getminted racing. This tip seems more about the stake than the actual odds! With career earnings of £3,018 in the bank this 5 year old has done it all. In 138 races he's won 31 times and been placed in 47 and by god he's due another victory! Its been a full two weeks since his last one. Will welcome a return to yielding tonight in Hong Kong and the going may be the crucial factor in this race. A fantastic contender he should win this one all going well.

Krug (UAE) - 9:36 - 18/1

Damn it I'm going to back an outsider. The field for the 9:36 isn't half bad and it could provide the highlight of the night. At nice odds this Martian trained 5 year old colt should have a decent chance of nicking a place at least. In a decent run of form of late he won on the 12th of October but perhaps alarmingly hasn't raced since the 17th of October. With 11 wins and 17 placed finishes from 71 races its clear he has ample quality but lets hope he's race fit and gets a good jockey.

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Just another day... think again!

So today the 20th of November is just another day, the start of the 47th calender week! But did you know that Bobby Kennedy, American President and brother of JFK was born on this date as well as British broadcaster Alistair Cooke, Russian ballerina Maya Plisetskaya and Arsenal footballer Justin Hoyte! Also the 20th of November marked the beginning of the Nuremburg trials in 1945 and Queen Elizabeth II tied the knot on this day in 1947.

However it will best be remembered in future years as the date on which I Graham Clifford predicted three long shot winners on Getminted Racing!!!!! mmmm. Check how I get on by looking at my tips- simply click on read more....




Titanium Nitrate - 8:36 - 17/2

Owned by the gogogunner stable I was actually at the Emirates stadium on saturday for the Newcastle game and your boys really could have done with some kind of chemical inducements! Seriously though this 3 year old colt should do well for the stable if he continues where he left off at his last yard. On the 19th of November shotgun Mike accepted £26 for his services. Gogogunner is Titanium Nitrate's 6th owner in just five and a half months! Total stats read 48 runs, 10 wins and 24 placed finishes. A decent animal the grey could get a placing if he gets a good jockey at these tasty odds.

Bedroom Scene - 8:57 - 38/1

I'm sticking my keck out a bit with this boy but in a field of average class the slowstables entrant may well suprise. Confidence will be high after his last race when the 2 year old won in style in Hong Kong. That was just his second career win in 31 competitive outings and his first in almost three months. At best a placed finish here this evening.

Ultimate Crown - 9:24 - 9/2

This should be an interesting race as the 4 year old black colt from the Butlers yard stable goes in search of his 15th career win and the yard's 207th in total. Ultimate Crown is very experienced but all too often he fails to deliver seemingly holding back when victory is in sight. Approaching his 100th run on Getminted racing he certainly has the ability to do well and I think he'll either win or place in this evening's race in Dubai.

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Shock at Aintree as Eurotrek takes the Becher Handicap Chase

The 25/1 shot Eurotrek, ridden by Liam Heard, won the Becher Handicap Chase over the Grand National fences at Aintree today.
The outsider stayed with long-time leader Bewleys Berry with three to jump, and despite a mistake at the last, eased home in style.

Bewleys Berry rallied gamely for second place, eight lengths behind the winner, with Dunbrody Millar third.

Nil Desperandum (8-1) was fourth but course specialist Clan Royal got no further than the first under AP McCoy.

Eurotrek's trainer Paul Nicholls said

"We almost didn't run him. It was a last-minute decision really and we thought he might need the run, although I must say that beforehand I didn't think I'd ever seen him look better."

At one point it looked like the 10-year-old winner was in trouble when veering alarmingly to his left with one to go.

But Heard had sufficient time to realign his course and gallop up the Elbow and ease home.

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Keep an eye out for the latest star from the Dallas1 stable!

Just a quick mention for one of the brightest youngsters on the circuit at the moment. Soave Fanciulla from the Dallas1 stable picked up yet another win last night to make it 3 wins in her last 5 races and 19 from 70 in total. With £826 already bagged for the yard the 3 year old filly has been turning heads at courses all over the virtual world with many tipping her to become one of the Getminted greats.

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Poupon - 8:36 - 46/1

Consistency in a world gone mad! That the story of Poupon from the Jaybone stable. The 2 year old filly was bought last week from the lionheart stable so shes still settling into the new surroundings. In 7 outings shes been placed in all 7 though in fairness some were in smaller fields. She'll be up against it tonight in the U.K. against horses of a higher grade but shes hard to avoid for a small flutter at these long long odds.

Setanic Predator - 8:48 - 13/1

Not backing this veteran at decent odds is like passing a bank machine farting out £10 notes and not stopping!!!! Setanic Predator may only have a 17% win to run ratio but his talent is undisputed and hes well capable of nailing a placed finish at the very least in Canada this evening. Current form is good with two wins and one second placed finish in his last three races. Total stats read 156 races, 26 wins and 56 placed finishes bringing in £2,018 altogether. A fantastic horse form a fantastic stable in Dallas1. Solid each way contender.

Egyptian Cotton - 9:12 - 7/1

I have to admit I'm a little suprised by these good odds for a horse who's won his last three races all on good going and all over the same distance as he'll face in the Desert Orchid Stakes race this evening. Bought on Christmas day last year Egyptian Cotton stuttered for much of the year before finding his rhythm in recent weeks. In 54 outings the Gus Wing trained boy has won just 7 times but with the tail up and confidence sky high I predict he'll finish in the top three tonight.

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Ascot to get major facelift

The newly revamped Ascot Racecourse stand will be "improved" after racegoers complained of a poor view.
Changes are to be made to the concourse level of the new grandstand at the historic racecourse, which reopened in June after a £200m refurbishment.

A spokeswoman confirmed visitors - paying up to £85 - said they could not see horses cross the finishing line.

She told the BBC the work would be carried out the next few months but will not affect the race fixtures.

She could not confirm the exact details and costs of the improvements being made, but said the work would be completed in time for the Royal meeting in 2007.

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Punch drunk on a Vodka Splash!

I bet the vodka was flowing in the Dommo household last night (or perhaps some sangria!) as his 2 year old colt 'Vodka Splash' recorded a famous victory in the UK in the Getminted Monthly Challenge qualifier as predicted here on this blogsite. The win means the young colt has now earned over the £200 mark and all the signs are that he will become a star of the future. Coming from a yard with over 750 winners you can be sure this boy will be one to watch in the future.

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Victathana - 8:48 - 11/1

Meet the schizophrenic 2 year old filly! Victathana from the Formerly DVDMAN yard has thrilled and disappointed with such regularity that you just don't know what to expect from her! In 29 competitive races the chestnut chick has been victorious in just 2 races and has been placed in 16. Last week Victathana was bought by the new yard from previous owners Midwest Racing corp for £13. Its the fourth yard shes been in to date. Tonight she will be racing over a much shorter distance than shes used to. Has Neal finally cracked the secret behind her inconsistency? We'll soon find out.

Nite Stalker - 8:57 - 28/1

On the face of it the stats for this boy are poor at best. With just 6 places in 27 races and no wins its hard to see the tipping attraction. However before you write off this horse totally consider this - two of his last three races have been on fast going - in full fields he finished second in both in allowance juvenile races- both times just half a length behind the respective winners. Tonight on fast in the same grade race Nite Stalker will be hoping to come out of the shadows and let people know what he's capable of. A win is possible but a place much more likely.

Chalvington - 9:12 - 16/1

Time to step up a class for Chalvington. After good success at Novice juenile level the 2 year old from the cotton racing stable finds herself up against it in a progress race down under tonight. However confidence is high after an excellent win a week ago in the UK on soft going. On soft again tonight the black bullet will be hoping to emulate last weeks run and take all the plaudits. In 5 races Chalvington has won once and been placed in 3. A good prospect she would do her chances of being a star no harm atall with a placing in this race.

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Cheltenham wants horses not donkeys!

Rank outsiders are to be prevented from running at four top Cheltenham Festival races including the Gold Cup.
Horses with an official British Horseracing Board (BHB) rating of less than 130 will no longer be allowed to take part in the events.

The move follows controversy over 500-1 chances lining up in the last two runnings of the Champion Hurdle.

Cheltenham managing director Edward Gillespie said it was important to protect the Festival's "integrity."

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Blue Moon Zilla - 8:36 - 18/1

The form of this boy has been up and down like the underwear belonging to a lady of the night! Blue Moon Zilla from the bazilla stable hasn't had terrific glory on yielding going in the recent past but a second placed finish two days ago in Hong Kong reminded us of this 5 year old's undoubted ability. He's been with this yard since being originally bought on the 2nd of September 2005. In that time he's raced 118 times, winning in 14 and being placed in 40 bringing in £560 in total earnings. If he can get a good start in tonight's race then I think a placing is very possible at these long odds.

Deuce Bigalow - 9:12 - 11/1

This should be one of the more interesting races of the evening. This 2 year old colt from the Rose Hill stable has been busy in his first season. In 20 races Deuce Bigalow has entered the winning circle on 3 occassions and has been placed 7 times. Traditionally good hasn't be his favoured going explaining why the bookies aren't afraid to give him a reasonaby long price. As a stable Rose Hill have just hit 70 wins and they'll be hoping their boy can push them closer to the 100 winners mark tonight but I think a placing is the best hope.

Vodka Splash - 9:24 - 9/2

The big guns will be out for tonights Getminted qualifier many of them hoping to be the stars of the future. One of those hot prospects is the Dommo trained Vodka Splash who races for just the 11th time this evening. In 10 races the 2 year old colt has been victorious just once on the 11th of October in Hong Kong. Having been rested for most of October the black campaigner has returned in November full of intent and should be up amongst the leaders entering the last couple of furlongs. Solid each way chance.

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The land of the rising punt!

The Japan Cup is Japan's most prestigious race. It is the penultimate leg of the World Series Racing Championship and attracts runners from all over the world. The Japan Cup has produced some of the most memorable finishes seen in Japan and ranks as one of the greatest end-of-year events.

In celebration of the Japan Cup GetMintedMax.com has added some special Japan Cup Stakes Races. Check the Getminted racing home page for race details.

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Golden Eaglette - 8:12 - 10/1

Theres a good few horses in this race who have to impress otherwise their times at their respective yards will be short lived. Golden Eaglette was entered in a claimer yesterday as owners Racing Clear stable believed the 2 year old filly wasn't delivering. Golden Eaglette's reply was a victory in a small field of four. The filly has a decent place ratio. In 24 races shes been placed 12 times (50% place to run ratio) as well as 3 victories. After regaining confidence yesterday I expect her to bounce back and take a placing in Hong Kong this evening.

Lamb Stu (NZL) - 8:36 - 11/2

This talented 4 year old colt was back to his old tricks yesterday in the USA picking up victory number 20 for the Meat stable. It means he's now earned £2,413 for the yard and in the middle of his career there should be much more to come from the black middle distance running horse. The main worry for this tip is fitness - Lamb Stu has been out for six days in a row and its rare that a day goes by without him running. Still if he can handle the fitness concerns then he should be in with a shout. Good each way chance.

Torahka - 9:12 - 30/1

Theres a significant step up in class between maiden juvenile races and allowance ones but all good horses have to face it at some time unless they have exceptional quality. Torahka was a winner in his last outing on muddy going in Dubai last Saturday. It was his first career win in six races though he did pick up three places since being bought on the 29th of September.Its a sign of the expectation many have in this horse that current owners Midwest Racing Corp paid almost £50 to RedHalo Racing for him. Good horse with a bright future, he could go close here tonight.

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Gandalf 29 hands out the gongs!

Gandalf 29's first award this week is the HUNNY I BLEW UP MY HEAD and this goes to the trainer FORMERLY DVDMAN who earlier in the week made his head swell out of proportion when stating" yes i am one of the top trainers "..however DVD was soon brought back dow to earth when a newbie showed him how to run a horse.. having sold a horse in claimer the newbie who bought it has had a good run of rsults leading DVD to state" i must have overlooked that i should have tried a div races".. there is hope for us all yet.

the next award is THE GOLDEN SHOE AWARD and this goes to my beloved wife TOBYJOJO who this week after seing her horse suffer badly in a couple of races suddenly realised she had been running her with out shoes.. i am sure my darling wife will try to blame me but she is the trainer i just nominate them.

my next award is WHERE DID THE TRACK GO and this goes to GO DUTCH who this week outraged owner by shortening the race track. in his post he stated his horse did certain tt's over 800 metres cutting a whole 200 metres off the shortest distance. now why didn't i think of doing that i might win more.

the next award is CANT SEE THE WOODS FOR THE TREES and this goes to DEDUSON who this week on msn whilst talking to bigboysteve said" so bigboy whats your name?".. alfred i suggest you get to spec savers my friend lol...

my next award goes is MOVE OVER SHERLOCK HOLMES and this goes to MIKE OF MEMBER SUPPORT who this week through maticulous investigation managed to tell an onwer that yes he had the worst random in the race despite the result being on the post and the owner stating already he had had the worste random. i feel from now on i shall have to call mike DCI

finally an award for myself from my very good friend meat this award is I THINK I AM GOD apparently when ever i am on msn instead of typing good i always type god and i understand this is known as FREUDIAN SLIP apparenlty this wise old white wizard is starting to think he is becoming god lmao.

well thats it for another week.. not long now til the christmas/newyear special awards and i have an absolute corker for bigboysteve ..

gandalf(the very wise old wizard)

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Why Not after all - 8:48 - 13/1

I have a feeling that Rose Hill made a shrewd purchase when they paid £25 to the Maximas stable on the 22nd of October for Why not after all. This 2 year old black colt has yet to set the racing world alight but his excellent victory on the 4th of November in the USA showed that when all the ingredients are right this boy can run well. Total stats read 11 competitive runs, one win and three placed finishes. If he gets a good jockey then I precit place number 4 is highly likely tonight in the UK.

Cry by night - 8:57 - 11/1

Previous owner Dommo couldn't wait to get rid of this girl and current owners shotgun mike seem similarly unsure about her potential. However the 2 year old answered her critics in fine style by finishing second in her last race on firm going in Australia two days ago. In that race she showed what she can do when confidence is high and the win would have been hers had it not been for a late surge from on high heels. She has a good chance tonight of upsetting the bookies prediction.

Primordial Dragon - 9:24 - 3/1

Okay so he's the favourite but these odds aren't bad. In just five races Primordial Dragon has won three times adding £220 to madhorse's bank balance! He had a nightmare in his last race in Canada last week but every champion has a poor day now and again. A fantastic prospect he only runs in the big races and could well go on to become the top horse in the yard. Madhorse who joined Getminted on the 17th of January has earned £4,500 in earnings already and with Primordial Dragon in their ranks future win falls are very likely.

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Desert Orchid falls at final jump

Legendary racehorse Desert Orchid has died at the age of 27.
The gallant grey achieved iconic status within National Hunt racing, where he was much loved by supporters for his iron will and extreme versatility.

He won 34 races in total, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup and seven at his beloved Kempton, where he won the King George VI Chase a record four times.

Former trainer David Elsworth said the horse, nicknamed "Dessie", died peacefully in his stable on Monday.

Elsworth added: "There was no stress, he departed from this world with dignity and no fuss.

"He did his dying in the same individual way that he did his living. It was time to go."




Desert Orchid was famed for his flamboyant front-running performances and breathtaking jumping.

His most famous victory came in 1989 when he overcame his Cheltenham hoodoo for an emotional triumph.

Despite disliking left-handed tracks and with snow falling on the undulating Gloucestershire course, he beat the mud-loving Yahoo to delight a crowd of nearly 60,000 cheering spectators.

He landed jump racing's Christmas showpiece, the King George, four times between 1986 and 1990, and was retired in 1991.

In his advancing years, Desert Orchid became a distinguished figure as his grey coat grew whiter, and he was warmly cheered when paraded before big races.

He was named the second favourite racehorse of all-time, behind Arkle and ahead of Red Rum, in a poll of Racing Post readers in 2004, with his Gold Cup win voted their favourite ever race.

And he was so popular, he would receive hundreds of birthday and Christmas cards. A stack of mints, carrots, biscuits and even cake were among countless presents delivered to his stable.

DESERT ORCHID 1979-2006

Foaled: 21 April, 1979
Died: 13 November 2006
Owners: Richard/Midge Burridge
Trainer: David Elsworth
Career: Races 70. Wins 34

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Key victories:
King George VI Chase: 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990
Cheltenham Gold Cup: 1989
Irish Grand National: 1990
Whitbread Gold Cup: 1988
"He was 27 years old and we had been involved with this wonderful horse for a quarter of a century both in his racing days and retirement," said Elsworth.

"Everybody will miss him and our sympathy goes to his adoring public and fan club that never ceased to take opportunities to see him at his public appearances."

Desert Orchid died in his Newmarket stable at 6.05 GMT on Monday.

Elsworth said: "Desert Orchid will be laid to rest at Kempton Park near his statue where many of his most memorable triumphs took place."

The course has already named a race after him, which will be run for the first time on 27 December.

Simon Sherwood, who was on board Desert Orchid when he won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, was among those to pay tribute.

"He was brave, tough, intelligent and totally honest," said Sherwood, who also won the King George twice and Whitbread Gold Cup.

"He remained at the top level for a long period of time, doing it the hard way from the front.

"Without doubt he could have won three or four Gold Cups if Cheltenham had been right-handed."

I think his fans thought he was immortal

Midge Burridge, Desert Orchid's co-owner
Former champion jockey Richard Dunwoody rode Desert Orchid to two King George wins and victory in the Irish Grand National.

"He was a fantastic horse to ride and without doubt the best horse I ever rode in my entire career," said Dunwoody.

Co-owner Midge Burridge said his death would be felt by thousands of fans around the globe.

"They all absolutely adored him. It is going to be terribly sad for all of them," he said.

"Some of them are quite elderly people and I think they thought he was immortal."

Former jockey Colin Brown, who rode the horse in his early races, told BBC Five Live: "He was just a great character, who never knew when he was beaten, and never had an injury until he retired.

"He was a great jumper, who had guts like a lion. You could ride him like you were driving a car, and just ask him to go faster or slower."

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Detroit city not so glum!

Prolific hurdler Detroit City led from start to finish to clinch the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.
The 6-5 favourite, ridden by Richard Johnson, destroyed the rest of the field to make him the clear favourite for March's Champions Hurdle.

Ameeq, ridden by Ruby Walsh, was second with 50-1 shot Caraman third.

Johnson said: "I let him go from the top of the hill and he just eased home. He stays well but I never felt I was getting to the bottom of him."

Last season's Triumph Hurdle winner lifted the Cheltenham crowd as Johnson steered a wide course to leave his rivals struggling to keep in touch.

He slowed slightly in the final furlongs but last month's Cesarewitch hero never looked in any danger of defeat.

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Deaths at Cheltenham

Veteran Spot Thedifference defied advancing years to win the Sporting Index Cross Country Chase for the third year running at Cheltenham.
The 13-year-old, a 5-1 chance trained by Enda Bolger, stayed on well to finish ahead of Star Performance.

But the victory was overshadowed by the death of stablemate Buailtes and Fadas, who collapsed after finishing third.

Earlier, Grade Two novices' hurdle runner-up War General died after coming second to Moon Over Miami.

The deaths come eight months after the racecourse was criticised for its safety record following nine equine fatalities at the four-day Cheltenham Festival.

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Fondmont still fighting for life

Popular chaser Fondmort remains in a critical condition after an injury he picked up on the gallops on Tuesday.
The 10-year-old, trained by Nicky Henderson, was injured when doing a final piece of work before Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Fondmort, who fractured a pelvis and suffered internal bleeding, is "holding his own," according to Henderson.

"His condition is the same as Tuesday - he's still critical. But the great thing is his will to fight and that is still as strong as ever."

Fondmort was taken to the the RVG Valley Equine Hospital in Lambourn, Berkshire, where he was given a blood transfusion and pain relief.

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Spring Sprint - 8:48 - 18/1

He may not have won since the 6th of June but the metwo trained colt is back on better form. Placed in his last three races Spring Sprint was unlucky not to win in his last race on the 4th of the month when Speedy Snail outfought him to win in an allowance race in the USA by just over half a length. In 56 competitive races the 5 year old has won 5 times and been placed in 33 with career winnings of £263. If he can get the right jockey and start well over this 7 furlong distance then Spring Sprint could do just enough to nick a placed finish at decent odds.

Strictly Strict - 8:57 - 6/1

This horse certainly excites me but I'm no Catherine the Great! In 7 races the 2 year old filly from the Shreds stable has won twice and been placed in four. Her poorer results only came because of very low weights. Strictly strict started off her career with the Dommo but made her way to the new yard on the 24th of September for a mere tenner! With £44 in the bank shes already paying her way and could well add to that figure tonight with some success. Solid each way contender.

Handsome Ridge - 9:24 - 7/1

Its a sign of the quality of this 6 year old colt that almost £400 has passed hands in transfer fees since he joined Getminted racing on the 8th of April last year. Now enjoying life in the Muggins Racing stable in the twilight of his career Handsome Ridge has rediscovered the kind of form which made him such a star in seasons past. In his last five races he's won once and been placed in four. Overall stats read 147 competitive races, 22 wins and 60 placed finishes. If the old boy can make a bright start tonight in Hong Kong then theres no reason why this great run of his shouldn't continue.

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Huston we most certainly don't have a problem!

Yesterday was a great day all round. George Bush and the Republicans got stuffed in the mid term elections, Man United got stuffed against Southend United and to top it all off Apolo from the Asturteam stable finished in second at a massive 18/1 as predicted by yours truly. The 5 year old colt finished just over half a length behind Cult Hero in Hong Kong to leave a considerable amount of egg on the bookies face!!!

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Results to keep the wolf from the door

After last week's 13/1 winner with Cool mint Jessie perhaps Im getting too big for my shoes! Where once I would have been happy with a 10/1 shot finishing in second as predicted and another of my tips finishing in third now I'm gutted they didn't win! Seriously though well done to State Trooper from the Ken Allan yard for finishing second in the Getminted monthly Challenge qualifier at 10/1. Also Kenny Hill did just enough to earn a mention finishing third at 7/1 in the 8:48 race.

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Apolo - 8:24 - 18/1

Well undoubtedly theres high quality in this field with horses such as Pescatorio and Nang Kwak lining up but this 5 year old colt from the Asturteam stable has nothing to fear. He himself continues to impress and all going well will put a poor result in Australia five days ago well behind him tonight. With Getminted for just over a year he's been out 131 times winning in 15, being placed in 40 and bringing £1,112 to the yard's coffers. Strong and verstaile he could go very close tonight if things go his way in Hong Kong.

Harrys Amy - 8:48 - 32/1

I wonder what stable owner daimilk makes of these odds. His charge won when last out on muddy in the USA back on the 29th of October but for tonight's race the bookies have turned their backs on him. In a field where a horse who has never run before is evens money favourite I think th bookies are unwise to write off this colt and if he can handle any fitness or weight concerns then theres no reason what so ever why he shouldnt be challenging coming up the last furlong. Each way contender.

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Japanese one-two in Melbourne Cup

Delta Blues, ridden by Yasunari Iwata, led home a one-two for Japanese trainer Katsuhiko Sumii in the Melbourne Cup earlier this morning.
In a frantic final 200m, the 17-1 shot held off 5-1 joint-favourite Pop Rock by a short head to become only the third foreign horse to win the race that stops a nation.

Home grown Australian Maybe Better came third at 5-1 with Zipping fourth.

Land'N Stars was the leading British challenger in fifth while Irish joint-favourite Yeats fell away in the latter stages to finish seventh.

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Tawqeet will run in Melbourne Cup 2006

Despite a late injury scare leading Melbourne Cup hopeful Tawqeet is expected to run in Tuesday's race .
The Caulfield Cup winner, formerly trained in England but now with Australia's David Hayes, twisted a shoe on the eve of the contest.
Tawqeet was vying for favouritism with bookmakers alongside Irish challenger Yeats, the mount of Kieren Fallon.
A maximum field of 24 runners is set to line up for the event, which is known as 'the race that stops a nation.'



Tawqeet, owned by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, was formerly trained by John Dunlop and finished third behind Scorpion in the 2005 St Leger.

"He was just messing around and twisted a shoe," said Sheikh Hamdan's racing manager Angus Gold.

"Normally it happens every day and you wouldn't be concerned about it but obviously a day before the Melbourne Cup you have to be careful and take every precaution. All being well he'll be sound in the morning."

Hayes hopes Tawqeet can become the fourth Australian winner in a row, following the famous treble of Makybe Diva.

Glen Boss, who rode Makybe Diva to all three victories, will try to make it four in a row personally aboard Zipping.

Tuesday is an official holiday in the state of Victoria, and many workers all over Australia will take time out to watch the 146th running of the contest at 3pm local time (0400 GMT).


Fallon faces a criminal trial in 2007 - but denies wrongdoing
A crowd topping 100,000 is expected at Flemington racecourse, with millions more watching on television, plunging about A$140 million (£57m) in bets on the outcome.

Yeats, winner of the Ascot Gold Cup and Goodwood Cup, is bidding to become only the third European horse to triumph in the famous two-mile (3200m) handicap race.

His Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien hopes the top-weight can follow the exploits of compatriot Dermot Weld, who won the 1993 event with Vintage Crop, and followed up nine years later thanks to Media Puzzle.

Fallon, who is banned from racing in the UK while he awaits trial on race-fixing allegations, was granted a special licence to ride in Australia.

He is contesting the criminal charges, and has threatened to retire if the case is not dealt with in the near future.

"If I don't get it resolved before the start of the next Flat season (March) that's me finished - I'll have to retire," he said.

Four English horses are among the Melbourne field - Geordieland, Imperial Stride, Land 'n Stars and Glistening.

Frankie Dettori rides Goodwood Cup runner-up Geordieland for trainer Jamie Osborne.

Other leading contenders include the Japanese stayers Pop Rock, ridden by Australian Damien Oliver, and Delta Blues.

So what are the latest odds??????

Melbourne Cup betting

7-2 Yeats 9-2 Tawqeet 13-2 Efficient 15-2 Pop Rock
10 Maybe Better 12 Geordieland, Delta Blues 16 Activation, Zipping 18 On A Jeune 20 Dizelle 25 Mandela
28 Glistening 33 Kerry O'Reilly 40 Railings 50 Art Success, Headturner 66 Land 'n Stars 100 Demerger, Dolphin Jo, Mahtoum 150 Ice Chariot, Zabeat 200 Short Pause
(William Hill)

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Gandalf 29 calls it as he sees it!

Thats right it's time for Gandalf 29's awards for last week! Also click on read more for all tonight's top Getminted racing tips.


Kenny Hill - 8:48 - 7/1

At times its difficult to judge the real quality of Kenny Hill. Often the 7 year old colt finds himself in small fields with not much to race for. At other times he's mixing it with the very best and faring well. Now a veteran on the Getminted racing circuit the 7 year old black colt has been out a total of 148 times in competitive races winning in 21 and being placed in 46. He's only been with the heinz stable since the end of last month having left the Dallas1 yard for £25. Well capable of winning on muddy he could finish in the places tonight if he gets a good jockey as he sits on the brink of the £2,000 in winnings mark.

Golden Eaglette - 8:57 - 13/2

The recent form of this 2 year old filly will undoubtedly have worried the Racing Clear stable. Had it not been for a second placed finish on the 31st of October in Australia then the chestnut coloured girl could have been on her way out of the yard with her virtual tail between her legs! However for all that this horse has huge quality bubbling away under the surface, some time soon its going to rise to the top and tonight in Canada may see her reach her full potential. I dont think she's going to register win number 4 but a placed finish is highly likely.

State Trooper - 9:24 - 10/1

One win in seventeen races isn't exactly the norm for a Ken Allan horse is it? After all the yard has had 96,972 wins (wild exaggeration!) since joining us! However State Trooper has shown signs of rejuventaion of late winning once and being placed in two of his last five races. In a field of average quality the 2 year old colt could well win tonight but I'd back him for a placing if I was you. Happy Punting folks!

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Cool mint Jessie has Tipster in tears of joy!

Oh yes I love it when a plan comes together and last night trackside in the USA the eden racing trained Cool mint Jessie delivered coming in for the victory at a healthy price of 13/1 as predicted yesterday on this tipping site. Did Dallas1 make a mistake selling her? - well only time will tell but on the basis of last nights' run (the 12th win in the 2 year old fillies career) it looks like the Chestnut flyer will be one to watch out for in the future!

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Biatch - 8:48 - 54/1

Its been all of three weeks since this 3 year old filly from the Angelic Diablo stable last tried her luck when she finished second out of a full field of 14 in Canada in an Allowance race. These odds are massive for Biatch and I fear her fitness levels are not as high as they should be, regardless at a price like this she just can't be ignored. In 33 races the grey girl has never won but she has been placed in ten bringing in £56 for the yard. When last out on muddy she finished in third in a full field in a race of this standard just a length and a half behind the winner. If she can overcome any fitness issues she may have and get a good jockey then I fancy her to shock all and nick a placed finish.

The Okay song - 8:57 - 16/1

Last Wednesday there were wild celebrations in the slowstables household as The Okay Song managed to pick up his very first win for the stable in a maiden juvenile race. The success in Dubai came at the 12th time of asking but slowstables will be delighted that this youngster with so much promise has finally broken his duck. The Okay Song remains in Dubai for tonight's Progress race for Juvenile colts and with confidence high its highly probable that he will challenge for top honours again. In a particularly hot run of form he's won once and been placed twice in his last five races and a continuation of that this evening should see him come away with a placed finish at the very least.

Debit Card - 9:12 - 5/1

Okay I've backed a long shot and a mid table shot already today so I'm going safe on my last tip. Debit card in the 9:12 race from Dubai is second favourite at this tasty price and depending on how much you want to flutter the 2 year old colt could give you a reasonable return with a second placed finish. With two victories in his last three races the form of Debit card is strong and he's earned £200 for the aceface yard despite only being with Getminted for two months. In 19 races the 2 year old has won in 5 and been placed in 8 and if he gets a good jockey this evening then it could be straight to the bank with the debit card!

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Don't mess with the Ouija Board!

Ouija Board has claimed the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf crown for a second time in three years.

The 6-4 favourite, winner in 2004 and runner-up in 2005, unleashed a devastating turn of foot to win.

Frankie Dettori moved Ouija Board up from fourth on the bend at Churchill Downs and she powered home to edge out Film Maker and Honey Rider.

"Not many horses win two Breeders' Cups," said Dettori. "She's the best filly in the world without a doubt."

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Diablo delivers

It was hardly a shock to see Diablo 796760 romp home in last night's 8:57 race from Hong Kong as precited on this blogsite. While the odds were only moderate at 4/1, it was a definate predicition and if you took my advice and backed in with a decent stake then you will be celebrating today. This promising 2 year old colt has won twice and been placed twice in five races and looks like being a definate star of the future for a stable which has already had 1,807 winners!

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Cool mint Jessie - 8:36 - 13/1

If this eden racing trained fillie runs to her full potential and has the right jockey then theres no reason why she shouldn't fare well tonight in the USA. Bought on the 10th of September from the Dallas1 stable for £33 it looks like this is one that got away from Getminted's top stable. In 32 races the 2 year old filly has won 11 times and been placed in 13 (though some were in small fields). She has a decent record on fast going and comes into this race on the back of a win in Canada last Monday. A certain placed finish candidate.


Dusty Springfield - 8:48 - 10/1

Had luck followed this Mr Tug trained filly better then many of her six placed finishes would have turned into victories. In a display of loyalty its believed she told Mr Tug ' I only want to be with you'! Named after the white lady of soul Dusty Springfield she has raced 13 times winning just once in that time. Only out on soft going once before the 2 year old finished in second showing its a type of going which suits her running style. I reckon a placed finish is highly possible for her tonight as Mr Tug aims to build on earnings of nearly £6,000.

Lamb Stu (NZL) - 8:57 - 14/1

A tasty option here! Lamb Stu all the way from New Zealand brings with him an impressive CV which includes 19 wins and 34 places in 121 runs culminating in earnings of £ 2,340. Two days ago this Meat trained 4 year old colt won in Australia in a level weight race and has been in solid form of late unlike some of the other horses in this field. While the quality of all the runners in this race is high the form for some looks shaky. So heres hoping Lamb Stu has what it takes to nick a placed finish.

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All aboard for the Breeder's Cup!

Ballydoyle trainer Aidan O'Brien is backing stable-star George Washington to show his ability at the Breeders' Cup today.
"It's a big gamble running George Washington in the Classic but he is so different to any horse we have had ability-wise," he said.

"We are hoping that his ability can overcome everything else he will face on the dirt at Churchill Downs.

"We will never know what will happen unless we give it a try."



O'Brien feels that George Washington is fully prepared for his day in the spotlight in the US$5m classic in Kentucky.

"It wasn't too much of a hindrance when he missed a gallop at Southwell as he didn't lose too much work-wise," explained the Ballydoyle handler.

"We were simply hoping he could get some experience of the kickback and it was just another piece in the jigsaw.

"He has behaved well on his last couple of runs and has grown up mentally."

O'Brien has three chances in the Breeders' Cup Mile - Aussie Rules, Ad Valorem and Ivan Denisovich.

"Aussie Rules is a well-balanced type and won well in Keeneland, which was a nice prep race. He has recovered well and we are happy with him," he said.

"Ad Valorem ran well last time in Canada and his wins in the Middle Park and Queen Anne shows he has the class.

"Ivan Denisovich gets a mile well, but he won't be wearing the visor this time as he ran a bit keen in it at Ascot."

Scorpion goes for O'Brien in the $3m the Breeders' Cup Turf on Saturday in only his second start of 2006.

"He fractured a pastern in the spring this year and lost lots of time in the summer, but he has made really good progress," said O'Brien.

"We were very pleased with his run at the Curragh (Barathea Finale Stakes) and I felt he ran a nice race.

"A slow pace at Churchill Downs would not bother him as he has made the running several times before."

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Shotgun Mike firing on all cylinders!

Hi folks, here are the top owner results for October....

Top Owner by Wins
Member ‘shotgun_mike’ achieved 112 Wins this past month and receives US$100.00 in Bonus Credits. Congrats!

Top Owner by Win/Starts %
Member ‘WG Racing’ with 50% Wins/Starts receives US$100.00 in Bonus Credits.


HORSES

Top Horse by Wins
With 16 Wins this award goes to ‘Eternal Spirit’. Owner ‘Racingslim’ receives US$100.00 Bonus Credits.

Top Horse by Win/Starts %
With 56% Wins/Starts this award goes to ‘Reindeer Follies’. Owner ‘Island House’ receives US$100.00 Bonus Credits. ‘Eternal Spirit’ owned by ‘Racingslim’ had a Win/Run% of 66% but as per the rules of the awards can not take home more than one prize in the Top Horse category.

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Port Stanley - 8:36 - 12/1

I dont mean to be mean but this is a seriously challenged field. Any decent horse would leave the rest trailing in their wake but such is the poor quality of the field that its very open. I'm therefore opting for Port Stanley who outside of the first and second favourites is the best of a bad lot. The 3 year old from the cotton racing stable has been placed in four of his last five races and was unlucky not to pick up his second career win in USA in mid October. In 31 races he's won just once and has benn placed in just 9, still when you look at some of the other horses in this field he looks like Dawn Run!!! Solid each way contender.

Diablo 796760 - 8:57 - 4/1

I fully expect this promising 2 year old colt to pick up his second career win here in Hong Kong tonight at good but safe odds of 4/1. Following in a long line of talent from the Diablo stable the black dart has been impressive so far, winning once and being placed in two of his four races to date. That win came on soft going (the same type of going as we have for this race this evening) and Diablo 796760 looked expecially impressive decimating a full field of 14.

Hollow Pond - 9:24 - 5/1

I was speaking to someone recently who thought this 4 year old colt was one of the most under-rated horses on getminted. The tightline trained colt has netted almost £2,000 for the stable and is on a solid run of form at present winning in 3 of his last 5 races. In total Hollow Pond has raced 68 times, winning in 19 and being placed in 22. His last win came last Monday when he finished first out of eleven to win a monday madness race in Dubai. Comfortable on all types of going the soft ground wont be a problem tonight though he'd probably like a shorter distance. Still the 20th win is on the cards and a placing almost a certainty.

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Cool, calm and collected!

The Coolmore operation stable isn't the largest you'll ever see but it still oozes quality. This was clearly shown last Saturday when Holy Roman Emperor won the Getminted monthly Challenge final for 2 year old colts pocketing a cool £265 for the yard. The stable have been with us since just before Christmas last year and are just five wins away from the 200 winners mark. With winnings of £8,370 they've shown just what can be done if you choose your horses carefully and get rid of any unwanted driftwood as soon as you realise what's not needed!

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Little Jimbob - 8:48 - 7/1

It took this 2 year old colt a little while to get into the swing of things but now that he has theres no stopping him. Owned by the G.Barr stable Little Jimbob has won once and been placed twice in his last three races all in big fields. Since being picked up from the sales ring on the 3rd of October he's earned £35 for the stable, a fraction of his true earning potential. While soft and muddy going seem to be his favourite he should still do well on the good in the UK, a course he's already very familiar with.

Jens - 8:57 - 60/1

I really cant believe the odds for this 2 year old colt here. Partly because some of the other contenders in this field are very average at best. Now Jens is no world beater but in this Special Allowance race I feel he should do far better than these huge odds suggest. In 9 competitive races the pricer trained colt has won twice and been placed in six. This will be only his second race for the yard having transferred from the Coolmore operation stable the day before yesterday! So busy times for Jens, if he can nail a placed finish in this race this evening it could prove to be the best piece of business Pricer will ever do!

Eclipse Knight - 9:24 - 4/1

There are three joint favourites in this race and I believe if any of them are going to cross the line first then it will be Eclipse Knight from the Dallas1 stable. The 2 year old has never won before and his best performances to date have produced two placed finishes in nine races. The colt was unlucky in his last outing on Monday when he finished just half a length behind Wizard of war in a full field. Tonight I fancy him to go one better and land Dallas1's 2,603rd win!!!!!!!!

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