IVANHOE GOLF CLUB
THIRTEENTH
FORM GUIDE – 2004
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CAFÉ
NOIR BY: STRONG BLADDER OUT OF: HEAVY NIGHTJOCKEY: NEIL ARGALL HANDICAP: HI:
24 LOW: 19 CURRENT: 21 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 15 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
Started the season brilliantly with a Group 1
win first up and appeared to be an early contender for Horse of the Year with
placings in two of his next 3 starts. Had a gear change not long after and appears
he is unable to adjust. However a
considered each way bet. |
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CROWEATER BY: RAVEN OUT
OF: MAGPIE LARK JOCKEY: ANDREW BLIGHT HANDICAP: HI:
22 LOW: 20 CURRENT: 21 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 11 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
A Grade winner on two occasions in the second
half of the year. Failed by a short
half head to win a Group 1 event in November.
A consistent placegetter since he broke the
drought approaching mid year and appears to be peaking at the right
time. Weighted well to be a good
chance. |
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MILK
CHURN BY: ALLOWRIE OUT
OF: MEADOW LEA JOCKEY: STEPHEN BUTTERFIELD HANDICAP: HI: 19 LOW: 13
CURRENT: 14 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 27 NUMBER OF WINS: 3 |
A maiden runner who came under the watchful
eye of the handicapper early in his career.
His preparation has been flawless with a Group 1 win in June. Two weeks later had another win after being
promoted to a higher class. No telling
where he may go. Definitely a win bet. |
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SHORT
FUSE BY: LODGER OUT
OF: DAUGHTER’S DAUGHTER JOCKEY: PAUL CLARKE HI:
8 LOW: 4 CURRENT: 6 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 58 NUMBER
OF WINS: 7 |
The most consistent performer in the field
this year and rightly deserves his top weight. However it took him until November to win a
Group 1 event when he beat Croweater by a short half head. Will need to maintain his consistency to
win this staying event. Take him for
the win. |
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THE
LODGER BY: SALESMAN OUT
OF: FARMER’S DAUGHTER JOCKEY: RODGER CLARKE HANDICAP: HI:
21 LOW: 18 CURRENT: 18 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 27 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
His wins have been in Grade events this
year. Has not been able to salute in a
Group 1. Has however sired the Horse
of the Year and another who has won Group events. His staying powers should see him perform
well over a distance event on his preferred firm track. Each way. |
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SOUTHPAW BY: LODGER OUT OF: FARMERS DAUGHTERJOCKEY: STUART CLARKE
HANDICAP: HI: 9 LOW: 7
CURRENT: 9 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 37 NUMBER OF WINS: 6 |
Not as many wins as his sibling. However the quality of the wins is what
needs to be gauged, two Group 1 wins for the year. And this despite his stables being vandalised and all his running gear stolen. Every chance the stable could be going for
the Quinella if not the Trifecta. Take him on the nose. |
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THE
PHANTOM BY: MR. WALKER OUT
OF: GHOST WHO WALKS JOCKEY: STEVE COLE HI: 11 LOW: 8
CURRENT: 8 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 23 NUMBER OF WINS: 3 |
Has lived up to his name this year with rare
appearances at the starting barrier.
Regardless of this has had his weight increased 3kg since this time
last year and improved his rankings this year in Horse of the Year. One can only suggest that if he’s a starter
the odds will be short. |
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TECHNOCRAT BY: CORRECT SWING OUT
OF: SWIVEL HIPS JOCKEY: ALLAN DAVIES HANDICAP: HI:
20 LOW: 17 CURRENT: 20 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 25 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
Although his form is a little down on last
year he is a past winner of this event.
A come from behind winner at Benalla which
shows his ability to win staying events.
Weighted lighter than this time last year, which must be a big
advantage. Each way odds or better. |
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LATIN
LOVER BY: EVIL WINK OUT
OF: BALMY NIGHTS JOCKEY: KEITH DEL ZOPPO HI: 22 LOW: 19
CURRENT: 19 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 14 NUMBER OF WINS: 2 |
Failed by a nose in a Group 1 event in
October this year. However has had two
Grade wins, his rankings in Horse of the Year belie his true potential. Had not been a consistent starter earlier
in the year with his rankings effectively gained over a shorter than normal
period. Each way chance. |
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UPPEN
DOWN BY: ONE PUTT OUT
OF: READ THE BORROW JOCKEY: DAVID FORD HANDICAP: HI:
20 LOW: 18 CURRENT: 18 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 27 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
His wins include a Group 1 win in May. Weighted exactly as he was last year. All other statistics are also similar. The difference between last year and this
year is an addition to his gear which gives him an advantage now that he
didn’t have then. Is definitely a win
chance. |
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DARK
HORSE BY: MORNING SHADE OUT
OF: JOCKEY: KEN GRIST HI: 20
LOW: 15 CURRENT: 19 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 23 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
A scratching last year so its impossible to
compare form. Consistently chasing the
big stakes overseas, but when he has fronted has proved to be a consistent placegetter. Must
be considered. Each way or better. |
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ODDS
ON BY: THE PUNTER OUT
OF: TWO FLIES JOCKEY: GORDON HILL HANDICAP: HI:
19 LOW: 12 CURRENT: 12 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 44 NUMBER
OF WINS: 8 |
A previous winner of this event. His connections are astute horse fanciers
and are always in the money. Has had a
tremendous run the latter part of the year and has been handicapped
accordingly. Has taken the bit between
his teeth and responded to the heavier weight. For the win. |
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KIRIBILLI BY: THE LODGE OUT
OF: JOHN JOCKEY: DAVID HOWARD HANDICAP: HI:
17 LOW: 12 CURRENT: 14 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 31 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
Another runner who has hit form at the right
time of the year. Won a Group 1 in
September and was second in August.
Since then has rarely been out of the money. His rise up the rankings accelerated over
the last three months. A flighty colt
who will definitely last the distance.
Win only bet. |
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TIENENMEN BY: KELTYS SON OUT
OF: HALPENNIES CHOICE JOCKEY: FRED HOWE HANDICAP: HI:
31 LOW: 26 CURRENT: 31 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 2 NUMBER
OF WINS: 0 |
Has had better years and possibly will
perform to his capabilities in the future.
That said, he has wanted this for a long time. Two seasons ago defied the odds to take
home the David Primrose. One of the
light weights who can wear down higher handicapped starters in a staying
event. Definitely worth a place bet. |
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MARS
BAR BY: TURKISH DELIGHT OUT
OF: SWEET TOOTH JOCKEY: TREVOR JACKSON HANDICAP: HI:
25 LOW: 23 CURRENT: 25 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 10 NUMBER
OF WINS: 1 |
Has pulled up lame on a number of occasions,
so form is hard to gauge. His grade
win in July put him equal third in a Group 1 event. Has added a new weapon to his armoury which observers say has got him quicker out of
the gates. Is capable (if fit) of
anything. Place bet. |
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SEA
CHANGE BY: SUNSEEKER OUT
OF: HEADIN’ SOUTH JOCKEY: FRED KITSON HANDICAP: HI:
28 LOW: 26 CURRENT: 27 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 1 NUMBEROF
WINS: 0 |
Another maiden runner who has maintained a
consistency in his handicap. Since his
move to Southern climes has devoted more time to the track. This year’s results don’t do him justice as
he suffered a rocky preparation.
Settling now into his new stables.
A wise stallion who could salute.
Place bet. |
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THE
GENERAL BY: OUT
OF: GREY COAT JOCKEY: DAMIEN LEE HANDICAP: HI:
13 LOW: 10 CURRENT: 10 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 11 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
A maiden runner who was told from day 1 to go
play in the big kid’s paddock. And
play he did, winning a Group 1 event in October by a nose over Latin
Lover. Has maintained his form over
the past months and definitely is a chance to salute the judges. Take him on the nose. |
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WIDE
TERRAIN BY: AGENCY OUT
OF: EQUITY JOCKEY: GEOFF LONGLAND HANDICAP: HI:
19 LOW: 16 CURRENT: 16 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 5 NUMBER
OF WINS: 1 |
Another maiden who’s form doesn’t reveal the truth. Scraped into the field by a flared nostril
and is determined to justify his acceptance.
A smart experienced stallion with staying ability. Has saluted once and placed in his short
time at the track. The wise punter
would be advised to consider him a solid each way bet. |
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ARCHBISHOP BY: CARDINALS PLEASURE OUT
OF: NUNS DELIGHT JOCKEY: LAURIE MANNIX HANDICAP: HI:
19 LOW: 17 CURRENT: 19 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 12 NUMBER
OF WINS: 1 |
Weighted higher than this time last
year. Another starter with dubious
starting credentials. Scored an ace
earlier in the year and is still basking in the glory. A capable performer on his day who could be
one of the upsets. Weighted well for
an each way punt. |
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CELTIC
JOY BY: ERSE OUT
OF: GLENFIDICH JOCKEY: DEREK MCDONALD HANDICAP: HI:
14 LOW: 11 CURRENT: 13 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 21 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
Another quiet achiever who goes about his
business in a no fuss manner. A
consistent placegetter who is capable of anything
on his day as his three grade wins attest.
Weighted slightly better than this time last year, which will help in
a staying event. Each way or better. |
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ROUGH
RUNNER BY: STRATE LINE OUT
OF: CHECK THE CARD JOCKEY: TARGE MIFSUD HANDICAP: HI:
20 LOW: 15 CURRENT: 15 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 31 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
The connections of this starter have two
runners in the field. And both jockeys
are keen to outdo the other. Both
horses are similarly weighted and sibling rivalry is rife. An extremely competitive stallion who’ll be
going all out. Take him for the win. |
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BIRDIE
CHANCE BY: STRATE LINE OUT
OF: CHECK THE CARD JOCKEY: TONY MIFSUD HANDICAP: HI:
20 LOW: 14 CURRENT: 16 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 38 NUMBER
OF WINS: 5 |
As noted above sibling rivalry is rife. However has won a staying event earlier
this year taking out the Fred Howe Winter Cup. Has been a consistent placegetter
as indicated by his tally in the Horse of the Year awards. Odds have firmed considerably. For the win and quinella. |
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KIWIS
HOPE BY: LONG WHITE CLOUD OUT
OF: SILVER FERN JOCKEY: BRENDON MITCHELL HANDICAP: HI:
12 LOW: 8
CURRENT: 11 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 17 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
Has had a couple of grade wins and a number
of placings from his infrequent starts this
year. Forget the guide, his form is
difficult to ascertain, due to his rare appearances. Has been a consistent placegetter
when he does make it to the barriers.
Each way or better. |
EAR MUFFBY: HIGH DECIBELOUT
OF: RED EARS JOCKEY: DES NIXON HANDICAP: HI:
22 LOW: 20 CURRENT: 21 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 7 NUMBER
OF WINS: 1 |
Another who has not approached the starting
gates as often this year. Has had a
touch of the wanders, gracing the track only when he wishes to. Again, one whose form is hard to gauge, but
is weighted lighter than this time last year.
A previous winner who must be considered a chance. Each way. |
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KNIGHT-ERRANT BY: CHARLEMAGNE OUT
OF: DISTRESSED DAMSEL JOCKEY: PAUL PALLADINO HANDICAP: HI:
25 LOW: 20 CURRENT: 21 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 18 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
A middle of the field runner who is defending
the title. Can he make it back to
back? Lost a Group 1 in January by a
length. Still achieved three Grade
wins and a number of placings. Weighted well for a staying event and
responds well to a firm track. Each
way. |
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A
TOUCH OF BY: IRISH EYES OUT
OF: SWEET COLLEEN JOCKEY: STEPHEN O’SULLIVANHANDICAP: HI:
17 LOW: 15 CURRENT: 15 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 25 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
Better
performed than this time last year in overall rankings, considering he has
had one win less. Proves that he is a
consistent placegetter and will improve over the
longer distance. It’s this type of
consistency that wins staying events.
Take him for the win. |
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SOMETIME BY: IF I CAN OUT
OF: MAYBE I WILL JOCKEY:
ANDREW PETRICOLA HANDICAP: HI:
8 LOW: 5 CURRENT: 7 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 33 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
Definitely one of the favourites for this
year’s cup. Finished just outside the placings in Horse of the Year. Another whose record was marred by
inconsistent appearances at the barrier.
Carrying the same weight as last year, but has shed a couple of kilos
over recent months. Take him on the
nose. |
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HIT
IT HARD BY: TIENMEN OUT
OF: STUFF U JOCKEY: CHRIS PRIEMS HANDICAP: HI:
15 LOW: 10 CURRENT: 11 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 39 NUMBER
OF WINS: 5 |
At the time of writing running third in Horse
of the Year. A much better performed
runner than last year. His wins
include a Group 1 in February winning by a length with a further length to
third. A strapping colt who is capable
of anything. For the win. |
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SHAFTED BY: ATTITUDE OUT
OF: HUMBLE PIE JOCKEY: JOHN QUINLAN HANDICAP: HI:
19 LOW: 16 CURRENT: 17 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 14 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
Has struggled a little under heavier weights
this year. Notwithstanding did take
out a Group 1 in August in what would have appeared to be much stronger
company. A gutsy stayer
with a determination to succeed. If he
takes the bit could be hard to beat.
Each way. |
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UNDER
THE THUMB BY: LEGOPENER OUT
OF: INLAW NIGHTMARE JOCKEY: NICK ROGERS HANDICAP: HI:
16 LOW: 14 CURRENT: 16 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 8 NUMBER
OF WINS: 0 |
Another runner whose appearances have been
rare this year. Makes it hard for the
punters when form is difficult to gauge.
What can be said is that his handicap has remained consistent. Is certainly capable of an upset and should
be taken at least for a place. |
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C.
SHARP MINOR BY: C. SHARP MAJOR OUT
OF: DISCORD JOCKEY: CRAIG SHARP HANDICAP: HI:
19 LOW: 18 CURRENT: 18 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 11 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
Like the prodigal, this year returned to the
fold. And in the short time he’s been
back has made his presence felt. Has
been a consistent performer and will challenge for Horse of the Year next
year if his form continues in the same vein.
Each way or better. |
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THE
TITAN BY: COLONEL SANDERS OUT
OF: BIG MAC JOCKEY: BEN SMITH HANDICAP: HI:
20 LOW: 16 CURRENT: 16 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 18 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
Weighted heavier than at this time last
year. And his performances throughout
the year explain why. Quick out of the
gates, but with a tendency to use all of the track and more. If he could stay near the running rails
would record more wins. Winner of the
David Ford Cup. Definitely an each way
bet. |
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CUTTERS
SON BY: CHAFFCUTTER OUT
OF: ATTITUDE JOCKEY: ANDREW TOME HANDICAP: HI:
12 LOW: 9 CURRENT: 9 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 25 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
A massive improver this year. Has definitely consolidated his place in
the big boys yard. A high pacing colt
who loves saluting the judge. Devoid
of silverware this year, which would be chaffing the connections. Doesn’t just want some silverware wants the
silverware. Only for the win. |
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THE PRES. |
Technocrat, Uppen
Down, Odds On |
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THE SEC. |
Birdie Chance, Shafted, Titan |
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THE TREAS. |
Short Fuse, Rough Runner, Kiwis Hope |
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THE SOC. SEC. |
Southpaw, Wide Terrain, Short Fuse |
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KISS OF DEATH |
The Cardinal, The General, Wide Terrain |