IVANHOE GOLF CLUB
SIXTEENTH
FORM GUIDE – 2007
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ENIGMA BY: PUZZLE SOLVER OUT
OF: MENSA JOCKEY: MALCOLM ADEY HANDICAP: HI: 29 LOW: 26 CURRENT: 26 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 23 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
A maiden runner who has seen his handicap severely
affected as he climbs the championship ladder. Untried over this distance but being a
dogged runner could easily be in the placings. Definitely worth a flutter. |
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CAFÉ
NOIR BY: STRONG BLADDER OUT OF: HEAVY NIGHTJOCKEY: NEIL ARGALL HANDICAP: HI: 21
LOW: 18 CURRENT: 20 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 36 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
Finding it difficult to achieve an even performance,
would plot like an undulating shore wave.
Up and down up and down etc. If
the tide doesn’t ebb might just run a place.
Weighted as for last year. Place bet. |
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TASSIE
DEVIL BY: THYLACINE OUT OF: MAP OF TASSIEJOCKEY: TONY BALCOME HANDICAP: HI: 15 LOW: 12
CURRENT: 12 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 14 NUMBER
OF WINS: 2 |
An inconsistent starter as he spends a lot of time
away from the mainland. However, when
on the big island finds the middle running more often than not. If he deems to grace us with his presence
could be a big chance. Each way at least. |
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BIG
SPENDER BY: STRING OF HITS OUT OF: SHIRLEYJOCKEY: EMILIO BASSI HANDICAP: HI: 21 LOW: 20 CURRENT:
20 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 6 NUMBER
OF WINS: 1 |
Another maiden colt who saluted the judges on his
first outing. An unknown quantity over
this distance but is handicapped well for a long distance event. Connections are convinced he can repeat his
prior form. Have a go. |
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CROWEATER BY: RAVEN OUT
OF: MAGPIE LARK JOCKEY: ANDREW BLIGHT HANDICAP: HI: 15 LOW: 11
CURRENT: 13 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 22 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
Only comes out to play for the big events. And when he does performs consistently, as
indicated by his handicap. The only
question is, will he front for both weeks of the group 1? If he does it will be because connections
are confident. Worthy of a plunge. |
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MILK
CHURN BY: ALLOWRIE OUT
OF: MEADOW LEA JOCKEY: STEPHEN BUTTERFIELD HANDICAP: HI:
12 LOW: 9
CURRENT: 10 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 40 NUMBER
OF WINS: 6 |
Has decided to give the thoroughbreds a bit of a
miss. Is now running around with
square gaiters. Is however seeking an
exemption to participate in this event.
If he does, is a genuine chance over the distance and should be
considered. Take him for the win. |
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THE
LODGER BY: SALESMAN OUT
OF: FARMER’S DAUGHTER JOCKEY: RODGER CLARKE HANDICAP: HI: 16 LOW: 11 CURRENT: 14 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 45 NUMBER
OF WINS: 6 |
An old stallion whose form is consistently getting
better. Well performed last year and has even improved on what some punters
thought was his best year ever. If
this improvement continues could take home the silverware. Have him on the nose. |
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SOUTHPAW BY: LODGER OUT OF: DAUGHTERS DAUGHTERJOCKEY: STUART CLARKE
HANDICAP: HI: 10
LOW: 5 CURRENT: 5 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 52 NUMBER OF WINS: 7 |
Won ‘Horse of the Year’ a couple of seasons
ago. Had a disappointing 2006, but is now
chaffing at the bit. Recent form has
been more than encouraging. A front
runner who likes to lead rather than chase. Big money expected at short odds. |
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TECHNOCRAT BY: CORRECT SWING OUT
OF: SWIVEL HIPS JOCKEY: ALLAN DAVIES HANDICAP: HI: 16 LOW: 14 CURRENT: 16 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 32 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
I can see clearly now, and can avoid booze
buses. After a spell exploring other
climes has come back refreshed and ready for a tilt at a third cup. A proven stayer with a remarkable track
record, if he gets a sniff will take the bit and go. At least each way. |
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LATIN
LOVER BY: EVIL WINK OUT
OF: BALMY NIGHTS JOCKEY: KEITH DEL ZOPPO HANDICAP: HI: 18 LOW: 14
CURRENT: 14 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 13 NUMBER OF WINS: 3 |
Forget his standing in the championship
rankings. Doesn’t compete often enough
to have his true form judged. The
handicapper though has seen something and over this season added a couple of
kilos to his weight. Is this an
omen? Definitely worth a flutter. |
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UPPEN
DOWN BY: ONE PUTT OUT
OF: READ THE BORROW JOCKEY: DAVID FORD HANDICAP: HI:
21 LOW: 17
CURRENT: 21 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 32 NUMBER
OF WINS: 1 |
A crafty old veteran who could easily upset the
fancied charges. Has been treated
fairly by the handicapper at the right time of the year. The question is will he front two weeks in
a row? If so could be a chance. Worthy of at least a place bet. |
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DARK
HORSE BY: MORNING SHADE OUT
OF: JOCKEY: KEN GRIST HANDICAP: HI: 17 LOW:
12 CURRENT: 12 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 50 NUMBER
OF WINS: 7 |
If ever a horse was aptly named this is the
one. At the time of writing is in the
top three in the ‘Horse of the Year’.
A remarkable turnaround from last year. Is peaking at the right time to challenge. Is worthy of a plunge. |
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WINDY
CITY BY: CAPONE OUT
OF: VALENTINES DAY JOCKEY: OLIVER GROSS HANDICAP: HI: 8 LOW:
5
CURRENT: 5 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 55 NUMBER
OF WINS: 9 |
People are beginning (as with the Melbourne Cup) to
doubt the validity of imports. Even as
one of the top weights his form has been a model of consistency. Leading the ‘Horse of the Year’ at time of
writing has to be one of the favourites. Bet the house. |
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ODDS
ON BY: THE PUNTER OUT
OF: TWO FLIES JOCKEY: GORDON HILL HANDICAP: HI:
15 LOW: 10 CURRENT: 14 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 35 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
His weight has eased from this time last year, but
only marginally. Has the ability to
put in a blinder if his stars are in alignment. Check is horoscope. All things being equal this distance
performer will be there. Each way or better. |
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KIRIBILLI BY: THE LODGE OUT
OF: JOHN JOCKEY: DAVID HOWARD HANDICAP: HI: 20
LOW: 16 CURRENT: 18 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 34 NUMBER
OF WINS: 5 |
It’s been the me storey lately. Went to the Echuca Cup and not only won the
cup but also everything else (except the NAGA). With no handicap adjustment and on form
must be considered. The smart money has to be heading in his direction. |
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MARS
BAR BY: TURKISH DELIGHT OUT
OF: SWEET TOOTH JOCKEY: TREVOR JACKSON HANDICAP: HI:
23
LOW: 20 CURRENT: 23 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 6 NUMBER
OF WINS: 1 |
Has Michelled the coursed (again) on a number of
occasions. Finds his running gear lets
him down. However has done enough that
he is handicapped a little more severely than the same time last year. On that basis worthy of a place bet. |
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STAGEHAND BY: ARENA OUT
OF: MAIN EVENT JOCKEY: ED KLOPROGGE HANDICAP: HI: 16 LOW: 9 CURRENT: 10 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 36 NUMBER
OF WINS: 6 |
Another maiden runner who is rated an excellent
chance. Commitments often restrict his
jockeys presence at the track, but when he does decide to saddle up is nearly
always in the placings. Worthy of each way or better. |
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THE
GENERAL BY: OUT
OF: GREY COAT JOCKEY: DAMIEN LEE HANDICAP: HI: 9 LOW: 7 CURRENT: 8 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 47 NUMBER
OF WINS: 6 |
Hasn’t put a foot wrong this year, striving to throw
off the Mister December title. Sitting
where he wanted to be, one back and one off the rails. A stumble from those in front will see him
make a charge at the 100 metre mark. Win only bet. |
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ARMPITS BY: MCENROE’S CHOICE OUT
OF: PERFECT DEMEANOUR JOCKEY: BOB MACDONALD HANDICAP: HI: 20 LOW:
16
CURRENT: 19 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 17 NUMBER
OF WINS: 1 |
Inconsistency is the only consistent with this
gelding. Now you see him, now you
don’t. When you do see him his game is
like his appearances, red hot or ice cold.
However likes the big money events and is well weighted if he finds
form on the day. Place bet. |
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ARCHBISHOP BY: CARDINALS PLEASURE OUT
OF: NUNS DELIGHT JOCKEY: LAURIE MANNIX HANDICAP: HI: 19
LOW: 16 CURRENT: 19 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 9 NUMBER
OF WINS: 0 |
Has become a grey nomad and is worthy of the title
“The Scarlet Pimpernel” they seek him here, they seek him there. Regardless, has won this event in the past
and could surprise if he deems to grace us with his presence. Saver bet. |
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ROUGH
RUNNER BY: STRATE LINE OUT
OF: CHECK THE CARD JOCKEY: TARGE MIFSUD HANDICAP: HI:
16 LOW: 11
CURRENT: 14 CHAMP/SHIP POINTS: 35 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
There’s a race within a race with this horse and his
sibling, and never has the rivalry been more intense. Carrying similar weights to each other and
both well positioned on the Leaders Board, this one loves a fight. Each way. |
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BIRDIE
CHANCE BY: STRATE LINE OUT
OF: CHECK THE CARD JOCKEY: TONY MIFSUD HANDICAP: HI: 17
LOW: 14 CURRENT: 15 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 43 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
Speaking of sibling rivalry. What do you do to a colt that houses
himself in your stable as happened recently.
Maybe you arrange to have him gelded.
Even so this runner would still be there at the finish. Like stablemate an each way bet. |
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A
TOUCH OF BY: IRISH EYES OUT
OF: SWEET COLLEEN JOCKEY: STEPHEN O’SULLIVANHANDICAP: HI: 12
LOW: 9 CURRENT: 11 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 33 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
One of those whose appearances aren’t as often as
some of the other young colts. But
when he does front is capable of anything as noted by his number of wins this
year. Spread his best over two days
and he’s better than each way odds. Place bet at least. |
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HIT
IT HARD BY: TIENMEN OUT
OF: STUFF U JOCKEY: CHRIS PRIEMS HANDICAP: HI: 11
LOW: 7 CURRENT: 10 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 46 NUMBER
OF WINS: 6 |
A short time ago was leading the ‘Horse of the
Year’, and is still in with a sniff.
What a way to start the New Year with a win in this event. Is definitely capable of taking this out,
one of the short odds favourites. For the win only. |
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C.
SHARP MINOR BY: C. SHARP MAJOR OUT
OF: DISCORD JOCKEY: CRAIG SHARP HANDICAP: HI: 13 LOW:
10 CURRENT: 10 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 30 NUMBER
OF WINS: 4 |
Had an epiphany earlier this year and now has his
own personal strapper. This has
mellowed this frisky colt allowing him to concentrate on the job at
hand. Had a recent setback and is
seeking a new trainer. Prediction?
Will be in the photo. |
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BRADMANS
FOLLY BY: SIR DONALD OUT
OF: CENTURY PLUS JOCKEY:
JEFF VINTON HANDICAP: HI:
39
LOW: 37 CURRENT: 38 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 7 NUMBER
OF WINS: 1 |
For the first time since joining the Club is on the
Leaders Board. Put in a creditable
second round at Echuca and has adapted his swing. Much more comfortable on the track than in
the past. Recall the Emirates Stakes
and “Tears I Cry” need I say more. Long odds saver bet. |
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THE
WRECKER BY: CLEAR THE SITE OUT
OF: DEMOLITION JOCKEY:
MAL WHELAN HANDICAP: HI: 33
LOW: 30 CURRENT: 30 CHAMP/SHIP
POINTS: 13 NUMBER
OF WINS: 3 |
The last of the maiden runners for this year. Entered the group as a total unknown, but
quickly established his credentials and before long had three wins under his
belt. One of the light weights who
could salute. Each way bet. |