Originally Posted by Kingston Rule

(3) Imaginaire is bred to be good and did win well last start this course and distance Should make it 2 on the trot.

(4) Winning Scene made good late ground behind Siesta Park at a midweek recently and the extra distance suits.

Last start Kalgoorlie winner (1) Foxy Date has now won 3 in a row and could lead them a merry dance.

(7) Phormium ran a nice race when a close 3rd at Northam last start and will appreciate the 1400.

Originally Posted by Mav3000

Looking at those trial results shaun1993 was surprised to see that Changing Lanes only ran the 2nd fastest time of the day for the 900 metres

The best time of the day was run by an unraced 3YO filly called Orpenchic who obviously (by the winning margin) won her trial easily

Only other start she ran last in a trial at Bunbury in Feb

May be worth following at her first few race starts at the least

Originally Posted by Kingston Rule

Imaginaire was really impressive again. Missed the kick slightly, had to make a sweeping move from last at the corner before reaching the lead and winning easily, thought eased up last bit.

As I mentioned in my earlier post she is bred to be good with sire Fusaichi Pegasus winning a Kentucky Derby and dam Beaux Art winning a WATC Derby and WA Oaks.

A trip east wouldn't surprise me. Since Saturday's race has firmed from 100/1 to 50/1 for the Thousand Guineas and from 50/1 to 30/1 for the Crown Oaks.

The Oaks looks a good target, Imaginaire has a good turn of foot and is sure to stay all day.

Be very surprised if David Edwards is not contemplating taking Imaginaire to Melbourne as she has the potential to measure up to the Vics and others.

Originally Posted by FremantleDoctor

Turnbull Stakes

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 GREY SONG Tom Hughes S W Arnold 4 59
2 PLASTERED Lindsey Smith P J Harvey 6 57.5
3 SIR DEX Gregory Hickman Z Purton 10 57.5
4 LAD OF THE MANOR (NZ) Roger Hoysted B E Johns 13 57.5
5 CONFECTIONER David Hayes C Williams 16 57.5
6 MAKYBE DIVA (GB) Lee Freedman Steven King 19 56.5
7 FIRST CHARTER (GB) David Hayes N Rawiller 2 56.5
8 FRIGHTENING Bart Cummings 1 56.5
9 RIZON Cliff Brown L Currie 5 56.5
10 COUNT RICARDO Stephen Theodore Ms Michelle Payne 7 56
11 HOLLOW BULLET John McArdle N Ryan 14 55
12 PORTLAND SINGA (NZ) Neville McBurney G Childs 15 55
13 VOUVRAY (NZ) Peter G Moody S Seamer 9 55
14 DEMERGER Danny O'Brien V Hall 8 55
15 DIZELLE John Hawkes D Gauci 3 53.5
16 SHE'S JUSTA TAD (NZ) Rudy Liefting S Baster 12 53.5
17E STELLA GRANDE Lee Freedman N Callow 11 54.5
18E UPRIZE (NZ) Lee Freedman 18 53.5
19E FREE AT LAST (NZ) Alan Mathews 17 53


I’m expecting a much improved run from Plastered but given his main mission is the Melbourne Cup would be pleasantly surprised if he finished in the top 3 or 4 in what looks to be a pretty strong Turnbull Stakes

Free At Last looks likely to miss a start but fingers crossed

Originally Posted by shaun1993

Orpenchic is a final acceptor for race 1 tomorrow Mav

Originally Posted by FremantleDoctor

Reports are that Plastered pulled up well after his game fifth behind Makybe Diva in the Turnbull Stakes on Saturday

Plastered’s heart rate was a lot slower then after his Underwood run indicating his fitness levels are getting better all the time

He has been entered in the Yalumba but at this stage it is very likely that his next start will be the Caulfield Cup

Originally Posted by Chenille Prince

The last trial heat at Belmont today turned out to be a two-horse war with old-stager Victory Trump just edging out Early Express in the best time of the day. Both horses are lightly raced and are returning from lengthy spells. Victory Trump (28 starts 10 wins / 7 places) last raced back in June 2003. The 9YO was a handy 2/3YO and also won the listed Birthday Stakes as a 4YO. Early Express (22 starts 5 wins / 9 places) last raced back in Oct 2004 when was a beaten fav in the listed Anniversary Cup. His last win was back in Nov 2003 beating Modem in the group II Lee Steere Stakes. Good luck to connections and let’s hope there’s a win or two or three around the corner for both.