IVANHOE GOLF CLUB
FIFTEENTH
FORM GUIDE – 2006
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CAFÉ
NOIR BY: STRONG BLADDER OUT OF: HEAVY NIGHTJOCKEY: NEIL ARGALL HANDICAP: HI:
24 LOW: 20 CURRENT: 20 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 30 NUMBER
OF WINS: 5 |
Put himself in the hands of an interstate
trainer earlier this year, in an attempt to stay in the middle of the
track. So far, the theory has been
excellent, but the application crap.
Has however shown some consistency over recent times and could be an
each way bet. |
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CROWEATER BY: RAVEN OUT
OF: MAGPIE LARK JOCKEY: ANDREW BLIGHT HANDICAP: HI:
22 LOW: 15 CURRENT: 15 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 32 NUMBER
OF WINS: 6 |
Carrying a lot more weight than he did last
year, but has shown that he has the ability to perform at this level. Considering his rare appearances at the
track his position on the championship table suggests a real dark horse, not
to be discounted. |
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MILK
CHURN BY: ALLOWRIE OUT
OF: MEADOW LEA JOCKEY:
STEPHEN BUTTERFIELD HANDICAP: HI:
11 LOW: 7 CURRENT: 8 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 35 NUMBER
OF WINS: 6 |
Weighted better than last year even though,
at the time of writing, is knocking on the door for a placing in the Horse of
the year. Minor surgery should not be
a factor, as he has pulled up well.
Definitely worth a plunge. |
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THE
LODGER BY: SALESMAN OUT
OF: FARMER’S DAUGHTER JOCKEY: RODGER CLARKE HANDICAP: HI:
18 LOW: 12 CURRENT: 16 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 36 NUMBER
OF WINS: 6 |
A genuine stayer
with serious claims. A consistent
performer who has saluted on a number of occasions. Definitely not designed for sprint
races. Will revel in the staying event
and could well be in the money. Each
way odds or better. |
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SOUTHPAW BY: LODGER OUT OF: FARMERS DAUGHTERJOCKEY: STUART CLARKE
HANDICAP: HI: 7 LOW: 4
CURRENT: 7 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 20 NUMBER OF WINS: 2 |
Last year’s news, this year’s fish and chips
wrapper. Has relinquished the
championship that he fought so hard for last year. But in all fairness has not been a
consistent starter in 2006. Is
weighted better than 2005 and on his day can put in a blinder, should be in
the placings. |
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CON
JOB BY: SHYSTER OUT
OF: BOND CORP JOCKEY: DARREN CURNOW HI: 23 LOW: 12
CURRENT: 16 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 24 NUMBER OF WINS: 4 |
A non starter last year due to ineligibility,
so form is hard to gauge. Another of
those inconsistent starters who makes it hard for track watchers to
pinpoint. Tried to do a fine cotton
recently by swapping his colours with
Croweater. Lives up to his name. Need I say any more. |
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TECHNOCRAT BY: CORRECT SWING OUT
OF: SWIVEL HIPS JOCKEY: ALLAN DAVIES HANDICAP: HI:
18 LOW: 14 CURRENT: 15 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 41 NUMBER
OF WINS: 6 |
This year has been a total reformation for
this gelding. Spent all of last year
tripping over his own legs, this year he is in full stride and sitting
comfortably near the top of Horse of the Year. A dual past winner who knows what’s
required. A great value bet. |
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LATIN
LOVER BY: EVIL WINK OUT
OF: BALMY NIGHTS JOCKEY: KEITH DEL ZOPPO HANDICAP: HI: 20 LOW: 16
CURRENT: 18 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 13 NUMBER OF WINS: 2 |
An enigma who’s form is hard to chart. Carrying exactly the same weight he had
last year. An inconsistent starter
who’s ranking on the gradings belies his true
potential. Based on his performances
on the occasions he has started, would be worthy of a large place bet. |
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UPPEN
DOWN BY: ONE PUTT OUT
OF: READ THE BORROW JOCKEY: DAVID FORD HANDICAP: HI:
20 LOW: 17
CURRENT: 18 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 25 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
As always this veteran is dominating a position
in the middle running. Considering his
jockey’s pre-occupation with the thespian arts and the subsequent demands on
his time, has been a consistent place getter when he has fronted. Each way or better. |
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DARK
HORSE BY: MORNING SHADE OUT
OF: JOCKEY: KEN GRIST HANDICAP: HI: 17 LOW: 12
CURRENT: 16 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 29 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
A consistent performer who has saluted on a
number of occasions. As frugal with
his action as his jockey is with his purse, weighted well to perform over the
longer distance and could pose a serious threat. Worthy of a plunge. |
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WINDY
CITY BY: CAPONE OUT
OF: VALENTINES DAY JOCKEY: OLIVER GROSS HANDICAP: HI: 11 LOW: 7
CURRENT: 8 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 30 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
A maiden runner who’s connections believe he
has been set for this one. One of the
heavy weights who is capable of performing well despite the handicap. Will definitely be there at the finish. For the win. |
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ODDS
ON BY: THE PUNTER OUT
OF: TWO FLIES JOCKEY: GORDON HILL HANDICAP: HI:
17 LOW: 12 CURRENT: 12 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 30 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
Been there, done that. And ready for the challenge again this
year. Further up the ladder than last
year and chaffing at the bit. Should be
thereabouts at the finish line and could be in the photo. Win bet only. |
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KIRIBILLI BY: THE LODGE OUT
OF: JOHN JOCKEY: DAVID HOWARD HANDICAP: HI:
22 LOW: 18 CURRENT: 20 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 18 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
This one is a smoking gun. The vet took the knife to him earlier this
year, which has altered his gait. By
the same token the handicapper has been extremely favourable
with his weight. This combination puts
him on the second line of betting. Go
for him. |
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MARS
BAR BY: TURKISH DELIGHT OUT
OF: SWEET TOOTH JOCKEY: TREVOR JACKSON HANDICAP: HI:
28 LOW: 24 CURRENT: 24 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 28 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
Has done a Michelle on a number of
occasions. Despite this has finished
in the top half of the contenders. Has
proven that he has the ability to perform with the best of them and genuinely
worthy of a place bet. |
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SEA
CHANGE BY: SUNSEEKER OUT
OF: HEADIN’ SOUTH JOCKEY: FRED KITSON HANDICAP: HI:
22 LOW: 17 CURRENT: 21 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 19 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
Scratched on Veterinary advice |
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THE
GENERAL BY: OUT
OF: GREY COAT JOCKEY: DAMIEN LEE HANDICAP: HI:
11 LOW: 7 CURRENT: 10 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 44 NUMBER
OF WINS: 8 |
At the time of writing leads a tight little
bunch in Horse of the Year. Has been a
consistent performer throughout the year despite his heavy weight. Recently won a staying event on an
unfamiliar track. Will rise to the
occasion. A win bet only. |
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ARMPITS BY: MCENROE’S CHOICE OUT
OF: PERFECT DEMEANOUR JOCKEY: BOB MACDONALD HANDICAP: HI:
20 LOW: 18 CURRENT: 18 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 27 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
Another colt who’s appearances have been less
than consistent. Despite this is well
up the Leaders Board and is ready to impress.
Is well aware of what it takes to win a staying event and with the
right mindset will give it a nudge.
Place bet at least. |
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CELTIC
JOY BY: ERSE OUT
OF: GLENFIDICH JOCKEY: DEREK MCDONALD HANDICAP: HI:
13 LOW: 9 CURRENT: 11 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 13 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
A fine line as to whether this colt is
eligible. We’ll have to put it to the
stewards. If he’s a starter is capable
of pulling out the big one. Will be a
lot fresher than much of the competition having recently returned after a lay
off. Definitely for the win. |
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ARCHBISHOP BY: CARDINALS PLEASURE OUT
OF: NUNS DELIGHT JOCKEY: LAURIE MANNIX HANDICAP: HI:
19 LOW: 15 CURRENT: 15 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 23 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
Is a doubtful starter after failing to
qualify last year. However, has won
this event in the past and if he qualifies could be hard to beat. Whisper is that he’s been training
elsewhere. Each way bet. |
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ROUGH
RUNNER BY: STRATE LINE OUT
OF: CHECK THE CARD JOCKEY: TARGE MIFSUD HANDICAP: HI:
19 LOW: 13 CURRENT: 14 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 33 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
Has turned it all around this year going from
strength to strength. Has recently
picked up a swag of silverware and is keen to add this one to the
stables. A tough competitor when the
chips are down. Each way or better. |
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BIRDIE
CHANCE BY: STRATE LINE OUT
OF: CHECK THE CARD JOCKEY: TONY MIFSUD HANDICAP: HI:
17 LOW: 12 CURRENT: 13 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 15 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
Back after a long spell due to illness. Under the rules is entitled to compete, but
would have to do it under extreme handicap pressures after such a long
spell. Would have to be considered a
long shot. Maybe a saver. |
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A
TOUCH OF BY: IRISH EYES OUT
OF: SWEET COLLEEN JOCKEY: STEPHEN O’SULLIVANHANDICAP: HI:
16 LOW: 9 CURRENT: 11 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 37 NUMBER
OF WINS: 5 |
At the time of writing could still be a minor
place getter in Horse of the Year.
Another runner who’s form has been a model of consistency. Has the demeanor to mount a strong
challenge. Win bet only. |
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HIT
IT HARD BY: TIENMEN OUT
OF: STUFF U JOCKEY: CHRIS PRIEMS HANDICAP: HI:
12 LOW: 8 CURRENT: 11 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 42 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
Once again, this stallion is well placed in
the Horse of the Year ensuring him of silverware of some kind. But it’s not a surprise to anyone that he
would like the cup to take pride of place in the trophy cabinet. Not only would he like it but has the
capabilities. Take him on the nose. |
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C.
SHARP MINOR BY: C. SHARP MAJOR OUT
OF: DISCORD JOCKEY: CRAIG SHARP HANDICAP: HI:
13 LOW: 10 CURRENT: 11 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 27 NUMBER
OF WINS: 5 |
Started slowly this year but is coming home
under wet sail. Another of the heavy
weights who has shown his ability to frustrate the handicapper by his renewed
performances. Has a proven track
record as a stayer.
Win only bet. |
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CUTTERS
SON BY: CHAFFCUTTER OUT
OF: ATTITUDE JOCKEY: ANDREW TOME HANDICAP: HI:
14 LOW: 12 CURRENT: 12 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 19 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
After last year’s win at Benalla
backed up for a second placing. This
only proves the ability of this colt over the long distances. Assuming all things being equal will
definitely feature in the placings. Must be considered. Win bet only. |
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BRADMANS
FOLLY BY: SIR DONALD OUT
OF: CENTURY PLUS JOCKEY:
JEFF VINTON HANDICAP: HI:
37 LOW: 36 CURRENT: 37 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 0 NUMBER
OF WINS: 0 |
Eligible under the injury rule. Hopefully this gelding will be certified
fit by the Vet and given his place in the field. As the light weight in the field needs only
an average performance to salute.
Worth a saver. |