(Im) Practical Punting Monthly

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2006-02-15T18:59:00.000+11:00

To All Punters,

I have been flooded with e-mails from disgruntled punters wondering where my tips have been for the past few days - apparently a lot more people are depending on my tips than I first thought. I apologise for the absence of tips - but I am currently enjoying a well earned break bought and paid for via the tips I provide on this web-site.

Normal services will resume shortly and where possible I will provide tips to keep at least a little income coming in for you.

Happy Punting.

The Australian.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (04/02/06) - Early Mail

2006-02-03T16:48:00.000+11:00

WALHALLA GOLD Unplaced
BENDIGO Race 9 No 5 at 17:17
JAYCO CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: truck plenty of strife in the final stages of the Cl 2 1310m.

BE DELICIOUS 2nd - $1.60
FLEMINGTON Race 5 No 3 at 14:52
THE VANITY (1400m)
Your comment: didn't have much room early in the straight

SAFARI SUNBEAM 4th
FLEMINGTON Race 5 No 6 at 14:52
THE VANITY (1400m)
Your comment: She will make into a very nice filly later on.

REWAAYA 4th
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 12 at 16:10
LIGHTNING STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: Watch this guy, he might be better than all of them. Sat 4 and 5 wide from barrier 13 trying to lead, then took sit, challenged them in the straight and won by 7.2 lengths virtually untested. Potential group 1 horse.

SNITZEL Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 8 at 16:10
LIGHTNING STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: Trialled as he always does, very good.

JET SPUR Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 9 at 16:10
LIGHTNING STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: A very good effort. Was deep all the way and in cruise mode.

GOD'S OWN 2nd - $3.30
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 6 at 16:10
LIGHTNING STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: Still regarded as one of the best types I have ever seen. Caulfield Guineas will be his big chance and don't rule out a surprise start in the Cox Plate.

CANDY VALE 4th
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 2 at 16:50
DOVER PLATE (1400m)
Your comment: broke through for a solid win over 1700m at Flemington and it s hould pay to follow this 4yo through 2006.

SPIKES 3rd - NTD
NEWCASTLE Race 4 No 4 at 14:57
B & R ENCLOSURES MAIDEN PLATE (1600m)
Your comment: trialled well enough to suggest giving him one more campaign.

FASHFIELD 1st - $2.50 / $1.50
NEWCASTLE Race 4 No 5 at 14:57
B & R ENCLOSURES MAIDEN PLATE (1600m)
Your comment: From the O'Shea camp and still learning the trade but has a bright future ahead of him.

JOSAND 4th
NEWCASTLE Race 4 No 6 at 14:57
B & R ENCLOSURES MAIDEN PLATE (1600m)
Your comment: could be placed to advantage at a country track next time out and would be worth backing. Anything up to 1400m would be ideal.

RED PUNCH 1st - $3.00 / $1.50
NEWCASTLE Race 7 No 4 at 16:55
MADISON TECHNOLOGIES CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: keep a watch

BEAUTY WATCH 2nd - No Place Betting
RANDWICK Race 1 No 1 at 12:30
HARDY AMIES HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Destined to excel over longer journeys but going well enough to warrant a chance in whatever race Gai chooses to kick-off this preparation.

WARM RIDE 3rd - NTD
RANDWICK Race 2 No 3 at 13:10
NIKON HANDICAP (2000m)
Your comment: One of the standout video horses this week and confirmed his potential this preparation when a standout in the sectional times.

ALL BLACK GOLD 4th
RANDWICK Race 4 No 1 at 14:30
DOMAIN.COM.AU SPRINT (1100m)
Your comment: is the best mail we've had from the track. The Chris Waller trained youngster is reportedly pretty slick.

MORE THAN LUCKY 1st - $2.50 / $1.40
RANDWICK Race 5 No 1 at 15:10
TOOHEYS HANDICAP (1800m)
Your comment: Very pr omising staying filly.

LOFTILY 3rd - $3.30
RANDWICK Race 6 No 1 at 15:50
BIGPOND SPORT HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: Did what she had to do and ran the fastest of the morning in doing it.

BYARAJA Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 9 at 16:30
THRIFTY HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: is not going to threaten the big guns but he's never looked better, or gone better and has had excuses at his last two defeats. Stay with him this week.

MIND THE STEP Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 8 No 5 at 17:10
SEPPELT WINES HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: They went hard in front yet he was the only one to make any real progress from behind. That suggests the 1300m will not be as far as this Zeditave four-year-old will go. Stick with him.

PIZZA 1st - $4.60 / $2.00
RANDWICK Race 8 No 10 at 17:10
SEPPELT WINES HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: Pizza looks ready first-up and is worth backing wherever John Hawkes decides to start him.

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (02/02/06)

2006-02-01T17:14:00.000+11:00

KING STELLAMARK Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 4 No 6 at 20:30
BOOK NOW FOR THE GOLDEN SLIPPER FESTIVAL HA (1550m)
Your comment: A great type and handy fresh we might get some money out of him early in the new year

WRITTEN TYCOON 2nd - $2.10
CANTERBURY Race 5 No 5 at 21:00
CANTERBURY CLASSIC (1100m)
Your comment: After a slashing first-up run in the San Domenico last preparation Written Tycoon went to Melbourne where he disappointed in the Ascot Vale. Look for him to be one of the three-year-old stars of the autumn.

CRIMSON REIGN 1st - $5.00 / $2.20 - Quinella paid $27.20
CANTERBURY Race 5 No 6 at 21:00
CANTERBURY CLASSIC (1100m)
Your comment: Hit the line strongly. Could go on with the job this autumn after breaking back into the winners list during the spring.

COLLATE Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 5 No 3 at 21:00
CANTERBURY CLASSIC (1100m)
Your comment: Not sure what to make of his trial. Track condition the problem? Was put under pressure in the straight and Crimson Reign and Foorum went past him.

SCISSION Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 6 No 3 at 21:30
TOOHEYS NEW HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: Have something on her on Saturday.

THE PIANIST 4th
CANTERBURY Race 7 No 3 at 22:00
WWW.THERACES.COM.AU HANDICAP (1250m)
Your comment: Needs a fast pace up front and can win up to 1200m but developing a 'non-winner' tag so gets only the one chance.

HANDBAG FORTUNE Scratched
CANTERBURY Race 7 No 1 at 22:00
WWW.THERACES.COM.AU HANDICAP (1250m)
Your comment: Gapped rivals in the run home to win with ridiculous ease. Eligible to work through the grades although no surprise if they throw him into some stronger Saturday grade sprints after the ease of that victory.

MEARS CLEARY 2nd - $1.60
GEELONG Race 2 No 5 at 13:35
SNAP PRINTING MAIDEN PLATE (1733m)
Your comment: follow from the 1400m Mdn for colts/geldings

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (27/01/06)

2006-01-27T07:43:00.000+11:00

DOUBLE EIGHT CARAT 3rd - $4.50
GOSFORD Race 6 No 4 at 17:45
ERN METCALF F & M CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: Sticka Special

AMINEH Unplaced
GOSFORD Race 6 No 2 at 17:45
ERN METCALF F & M CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: from the Greg Hickman team is another unraced two-year-old I'm looking forward to see debut. Amineh is by Secret Savings out of the Danehill mare Almazyoon.

ASIAN TALES 2nd - $2.00
MORNINGTON Race 4 No 2 at 16:55
PRE-PURCHASE CUP TICKETS NOW MAIDEN PLATE (1216m)
Your comment: follow from the 1400m Mdn for colts/geldings

RED ALI 2nd - $3.00
MORNINGTON Race 6 No 5 at 18:10
ADTRANS TRUCK CENTRE CLASS 5 HCP (1216m)
Your comment: turned in an eye-catcher for 6th over 1200m; back to the turn and was starting to hit top gear in the final 75m.

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (26/01/06)

2006-01-25T11:25:00.000+11:00

COUSIN CONRAD Unplaced
MURRAYBRIDGE Race 8 No 6 at 16:25
MURRAYLANDS OFF ROAD & BOATING CLASS 2 HCP (1200m)
Your comment: Led all the way to win by 3.3 lengths with blinkers first time. Had two runs previously and hadn't shown as much early speed. Blinkers obviously worked, very nice maiden rating.

RESPECT 1st - $4.30 / $2.00
RANDWICK Race 2 No 5 at 13:32
BIGPOND SPORT AUSTRALIA DAY CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Paul Cave has a coming winner with RESPECT

ANAPINE 1st - $4.30 / $1.40
RANDWICK Race 4 No 5 at 14:52
HSBC WARATAHS HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: The other horse to follow this week is the Gai Waterhouse-trained three-year-old filly

POSADAS 3rd - $1.50
RANDWICK Race 7 No 1 at 16:50
ENDEAVOUR HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: Very strong Commands three-year-old from the John Hawkes stable.

SPEEDY DUKE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 2 at 16:50
ENDEAVOUR HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: It was very late that Speedy Duke wound-up and really charged at the wire. Snared second place and would have won in another two bounds. Look out for him second-up over a bit further.

CROWN TOWN 2nd - $1.80
RANDWICK Race 7 No 3 at 16:50
ENDEAVOUR HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: A lovely type from the Pride stable. Paraded well prior to running a gallant third behind two promising 3YO's. Has plenty of size about him and only lightly raced (13 starts). The best is still ahead.

LULA 2nd - $1.40
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 1 No 4 at 12:30
HERALD SUN AUSTRALIA DAY HANDICAP (120 0m)
Your comment: On Tuesday (July 10), at Traralgon, LULA strolled home in a Cl 1 1100m and should be able to win again.

THIN AND CRISPY 3rd - NTD
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 4 No 7 at 14:30
ZEDITAVE STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Is in good hands being trained by Peter Moody and will be winning many more races.

DOMESDAY Unplaced
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 4 No 1 at 14:30
ZEDITAVE STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: I always got the impression he was a 2YO doing it on raw ability more than anything else. Now is his time and he could be the one to really step up to the plate this spring.

DOUBTING 3rd - NTD
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 5 No 2 at 15:10
KEVIN HAYES STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: "A nice filly. Shows a lot of promise but she is yet to prove herself at the top level. How she runs in the Quezette on Saturday will give us a guide to where she is going. She is not that well weighted in that race."

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (25/01/06)

2006-01-25T10:51:00.000+11:00

SNOWDEN 2nd - $1.04
CANTERBURY Race 2 No 4 at 19:15
AUSTRALIA DAY HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: Smart three-year-old from an astute first-up stable. Keep the cash handy for when he returns

MISS LAYLA Unplaced
GEELONG Race 3 No 5 at 14:10
CHISHOLM PETROLEUM SV 3YO FILLIES MAIDEN PL (1412m)
Your comment: Follow

POSTCODE 1st -$4.30 / $1.60
GEELONG Race 6 No 6 at 16:00
PETSTOCK ANIMAL SUPPLIES CLASS 6 HANDICAP (1715m)
Your comment: charged home into 3rd from last and wide on the turn over 1410m at Flemington; the 5yo is racing in peak form.

A MERRYKING 1st - $1.80 / $1.20
MOONEEVALLEY Race 2 No 1 at 19:00
MODULINE HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Flew at Sandown, looks a just turned 3yo on the up. Rated well, ran time 1.1 seconds inside the standard. On his way to better races.

LULA Scratched
MOONEEVALLEY Race 4 No 4 at 20:00
WILLIAM INGLIS TROA TROPHY (1000m)
Your comment: On Tuesday (July 10), at Traralgon, LULA strolled home in a Cl 1 1100m and should be able to win again.

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (18/01/06)

2006-01-18T06:39:00.000+11:00

ALL BLACK GOLD 1st - $5.60 / $1.80
CANTERBURY Race 1 No 2 at 13:20
80 DAYS 'TIL AAMI GOLDEN SLIPPER DAY HANDIC (1100m)
Your comment: is the best mail we've had from the track. The Chris Waller trained youngster is reportedly pretty slick.

ADJOURNMENT Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 2 No 7 at 13:55
BOOK NOW FOR THE GOLDEN SLIPPER FESTIVAL HA (1100m)
Your comment: I've got a bit of time for this fella and he improved out of sight from his first trial.

KING STELLAMARK Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 4 No 5 at 15:05
DE BORTOLI WINES HANDICAP (1550m)
Your comment: A great type and han dy fresh we might get some money out of him early in the new year

GEELONG MAGESTIQUE 1st - $3.30 / $1.30
CANTERBURY Race 4 No 3 at 15:05
DE BORTOLI WINES HANDICAP (1550m)
Your comment: Caught the eye over the final 150m, warming-up strongly and hitting the line with genuine intent. Has won up to 2000m in Victoria so will continue to improve into this campaign as the distances increase.

SURPRISE IMPACT 1st - $5.10 / $1.60
CRANBOURNE Race 6 No 1 at 16:00
MOSS ROCKET HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: was able to quicken appreciably when asked at the 100m mark; a very good win.

Phil's Best Bets for Monday (16/01/05)

2006-01-13T16:17:00.000+11:00

PICARO Scratched
MORUYA Race 7 No 9 at 18:15
2006 MORUYA CUP - A SKY CHANNEL GOLD RACE (1930m)
Your comment: With only two wins to his credit there are plenty of options for Poidevin-Laine so will be one to blackbook.

CLASS EDGE 2nd - $2.30
SWANHILL Race 2 No 5 at 13:32
SUNRAYSIA PRESTIGE MILDURA RACEDAY MARCH 4T (1000m)
Your comment: rattled home from last and wide on the turn for 4th.

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (15/01/06)

2006-01-13T16:16:00.000+11:00

HOOLIPOP Unplaced
KYNETON Race 8 No 11 at 16:16
KIDS SUMMER OF COUNTRY RACING CLASS 1 HANDI (2000m)
Your comment: was ridden without judgement or flair when 4th in a Cl 2 1000m. The stable will surely put on a senior rider next time?

MEARS CLEARY 4th
WARRNAMBOOL Race 5 No 11 at 14:45
SUNGOLD MILK COUNTRY SHOWCASE SUPER VOBIS M (1400m)
Your comment: follow from the 1400m Mdn for colts/geldings

GREAT SANDY Unplaced
WARRNAMBOOL Race 6 No 9 at 15:20
KOROIT IGA KOROIT COMMUNITY CUP (1700m)
Your comment: raced out of her class and did well for 3rd at Morph ettville on Monday (May 16). The 4yo mare is one to mark down for the future.

POSTCODE 1st - $4.30 / $2.30
WARRNAMBOOL Race 7 No 7 at 15:57
WILLIAM INGLIS CLASSIC SUPER VOBIS CLASS 5 (1400m)
Your comment: charged home into 3rd from last and wide on the turn over 1410m at Flemington; the 5yo is racing in peak form.

STORM ACTION 2nd - $2.50
WARRNAMBOOL Race 9 No 9 at 17:14
GILLEAR LIME SUPER VOBIS CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: is one to follow from the Darren Weir team; looked good winning a Ballarat barrier trial.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (14/01/06) - Early Mail

2006-01-13T16:13:00.000+11:00

ARTISTIQUE 1st - $2.80 / $1.40
CANTERBURY Race 3 No 1 at 14:28
SOLO SUB HANDICAP (1550m)
Your comment: Artistique gave a glimpse of her ability when motoring-up late along the inside and expect her to salute when next presented - possibly over 1400m or 1500m.

PURPLE DANE Scratched
CANTERBURY Race 3 No 2 at 14:28
SOLO SUB HANDICAP (1550m)
Your comment: Any race at this time of year up to 1400m should see him break through.

KADAZAN Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 6 No 7 at 16:28
COOL RIDGE HANDICAP (1900m)
Your comment: Keep an eye out for him when back in maiden company up to 1500m or 1600m. Should get a good run for your money at big odds.

WARM RIDE 1st - $2.50 / $1.20
CANTERBURY Race 6 No 1 at 16:28
COOL RIDGE HANDICAP (1900m)
Your comment: One of the standout video horses this week and confirmed his potential this preparation when a standout in the sectional times.

LAYLIA 3rd -$2.30
CANTERBURY Race 7 No 10 at 17:08
SPRING VALLEY VIBE HANDICAP (1250m)
Your comment: Stood out as the horse to follow from the Hawkesbury meeting. A well bred Redoute's Choice three-year-old filly from the Bart Cummings camp

AMINEH Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 7 No 9 at 17:08
SPRING VALLEY VIBE HANDICAP (1250m)
Your comment: from the Greg Hickman team is another unraced two-year-old I'm looking forwar d to see debut. Amineh is by Secret Savings out of the Danehill mare Almazyoon.

BRAVEWOOD Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 8 No 12 at 17:48
SCHWEPPES CIATA HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: keep a watch

HAVANA WIND Unplaced
GOLDCOAST Race 3 No 1 at 13:40
MARRIOTT MAGIC MILLIONS STAYERS CUP (1800m)
Your comment: looks like he's come back a better horse this preparation. Has been sharp in his gallops too so don't be surprised if he does something fresh but is going to be a genuine force once he gets into the right races.

WILLY LEICA 2nd - $1.10
GOLDCOAST Race 3 No 3 at 13:40
MARRIOTT MAGIC MILLIONS STAYERS CUP (1800m)
Your comment: A long-striding type, who has had some problems, he won in easy style at Ipswich 1700m on December 29. The stable is expecting another win very shortly, probably at the Gold Coast.

SUN TZU Unplaced
GOLDCOAST Race 3 No 8 at 13:40
MARRIOTT MAGIC MIL LIONS STAYERS CUP (1800m)
Your comment: With only 3 wins under his belt O'Shea can place this fellow to advantage over the summer months.

FASHIONS AFIELD 2nd - $1.30
GOLDCOAST Race 5 No 13 at 15:00
$1 MILLION CONRAD JUPITERS MAGIC MILLIONS 3 (1400m)
Your comment: She can go on with it now she is a 3YO.

BIG JOKER Scratched
GOLDCOAST Race 7 No 17 at 16:20
$1 MILLION CONRAD JUPITERS MAGIC MILLIONS 2 (1200m)
Your comment: the first of the Show A Hearts. Chestnut with a big white blaze, he was very green but hit the line like a very good horses.

CHURCHILL DOWNS 2nd - $2.30
GOLDCOAST Race 7 No 5 at 16:20
$1 MILLION CONRAD JUPITERS MAGIC MILLIONS 2 (1200m)
Your comment: truly run 1200m on the Gold Coast in a week's time should suit. May have to take the trifecta.

ASSERTIVE Unplaced
GOLDCOAST Race 7 No 9 at 16:20
$1 MILLION CONRAD JUPITERS MAGIC MILLIONS 2 (1200m)
Yo ur comment: Missed the placings on this occasion but will be much better suited over a bit further and sure to make a very handy late season two-year-old.

PULSATOR Unplaced
GOLDCOAST Race 7 No 6 at 16:20
$1 MILLION CONRAD JUPITERS MAGIC MILLIONS 2 (1200m)
Your comment: definitely has the build and manner to go on and win a Magic Millions.

GEOGRAPHICAL Unplaced
IPSWICH Race 7 No 10 at 16:12
NATURES SELECTION FOODS CLASS 6 HANDICAP (1500m)
Your comment: Sticka Special

PENUMBRA Unplaced
KEMBLAGRANGE Race 6 No 11 at 16:52
THE RUSTY SNAKE F & M MAIDEN PLATE (1400m)
Your comment: Can only improve with experience and should pay her way in weeks to come.

CANDY VALE 1st -$1.90 / $1.40
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 4 No 2 at 14:50
NOEL RUNDLE HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: broke through for a solid win over 1700m at Flemington and it should pay to follow this 4yo through 2006.

FOREST SPY 1st - $2.60 / $1.60
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 5 No 1 at 15:28
BARTON STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: He is only lightly raced having not raced as a 2yo, always races on the pace and is tough to beat at the business end of his races. I have no doubt he will continue his winning ways this preparation.

SAFARI SUNBEAM 1st - $2.60 / $1.40
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 7 No 3 at 16:47
IAN MILLER SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: She will make into a very nice filly later on.

JURLIQUE 1st - $3.30 / $2.10
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 8 No 4 at 17:27
ROBERT HUNTER HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: trained by Colin Little

ZINGO Unplaced
VICTORIAPARK Race 7 No 8 at 16:28
MALAYSIA AIRLINES MAGIC MILLIONS MARCH 15 H (1400m)
Your comment: one to follow from the Tony McEvoy stable. The 4yo mare should prove an adept staying type this time in.

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (13/01/05)

2006-01-13T16:12:00.000+11:00

RESPECT 4th
WARWICKFARM Race 5 No 1 at 17:50
BLACK CAT HANDICAP (2400m)
Your comment: Paul Cave has a coming winner with RESPECT

FRAZZLE DAZZLE Unplaced
WARWICKFARM Race 6 No 1 at 18:25
PRINCESSES APPROVE HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Her coat was in full bloom on Monday at Randwick and Kevin Moses's patience will pay off with this handsome lass.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (07/01/06) - Early Mail

2006-01-07T09:01:00.000+11:00

HOOLIPOP Unplaced
MORNINGTON R7 No.7 (1512m)

COUSIN CONRAD 3rd - $3.40
MORPHETTVILLE R8 No.5 (1100m)

ADJOURNMENT 2nd - $1.50
NEWCASTLE R1 No.1 (900m)

IRON MAKER 4th
NEWCASTLE R3 No.2 (1850m)

EMPEROR FU SAN 1st - $3.30 / $1.40
NEWCASTLE R6 No.3 (1200m)

WONDERFUL WORLD 1st - $1.70 / $1.10
RANDWICK R2 No.1 (1200m)

VOLTABOLTA 4th
RANDWICK R2 No.2 (1200m)

WHAT'S THE TIME 2nd - $1.20
RANDWICK R2 No.3 (1200m)

KING STELLAMARK Unplaced
RANDWICK R7 No.7 (1300m)

SNOWDEN 1st - $1.70 / $1.30
RANDWICK R8 No.1 (1100m)

CROWN TOWN 3rd - $2.70
RANDWICK R8 No.5 (1100m)

PRINCESS ALI 3rd - $N.T.D
SANDOWNLAKESID R7 No.7 (1400m)

GEOGRAPHICAL Unplaced
TOOWOOMBA R5 No.1 (1600m)

Phil's Best Bet for Friday (06/01/06)

2006-01-06T03:50:00.000+11:00

STORM ACTION
BALLARAT Race 2 No 5 at 15:11
PENTHEUS SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: is one to follow from the Darren Weir team; looked good winning a Ballarat barrier trial.

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (05/01/06)

2006-01-05T04:10:00.000+11:00

ANTIDOTES 1st- $1.40 / $1.10
CANTERBURY Race 1 No 1 at 19:00
DE BORTOLI WINES PLATE (1100m)
Your comment: Keep on the trail

MORE THAN LUCKY 2nd - $1.60
CANTERBURY Race 4 No 3 at 20:30
DE BORTOLI YARRA VALLEY HANDICAP (1900m)
Your comment: Genuine staying prospect and definitely one to follow.

POSADAS 1st - $1.70 / $1.10
CANTERBURY Race 6 No 4 at 21:30
DE BORTOLI BLACK NOBLE HANDICAP (1250m)
Your comment: Very strong Commands three-year-old from the John Hawkes stable.

SCISSION 1st - $2.90 / $1.40
CANTERBURY Race 7 No 7 at 22:00
DE BORTOLI HUNTER VALLEY HANDICAP ( 1100m)
Your comment: Have something on her on Saturday.

IRIS IN THE GLEN 1st - $3.00 / $1.70
YARRAVALLEY Race 8 No 3 at 17:20
KINGCO ENGINEERING COUNTRY SHOWCASE CLASS 2 (1959m)
Your comment: finally broke through with an easy win at Yarra Valley on Monday, and won again on Sunday, May 1. Smart type and still improving.

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (04/01/06)

2006-01-04T05:14:00.000+11:00

LULA 2nd - $1.70
WERRIBEE Race 6 No 1 at 16:00
WATERMARK FILLIES & MARES CLASS 4 HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: On Tuesday (July 10), at Traralgon, LULA strolled home in a Cl 1 1100m and should be able to win again.

HANDBAG FORTUNE 1st - $2.30 / $1.50
WYONG Race 5 No 1 at 15:42
REARDEN FENCING / GRAND HOTEL WYONG HANDICA (1200m)
Your comment: Gapped rivals in the run home to win with ridiculous ease. Eligible to work through the grades although no surprise if they throw him into some stronger Saturday grade sprints after the ease of that victory.

Phil's Best Bets for Tuesday (03/01/06)

2006-01-02T08:28:00.000+11:00

MEARS CLEARY Unplaced
BENALLA Race 3 No 8 at 14:20
BENALLA KIDS SUMMER OF COUNTRY RACING 3-Y (1212m)
Your comment: follow from the 1400m Mdn for colts/geldings

FINLAYSON 2nd - $No Place Betting
BENALLA Race 7 No 3 at 16:40
NORTH EASTERN PRODUCE - MASTERFOODS CLASS 4 (1412m)
Your comment: won very well in a Cl 5 1640m at Flemington on Wednesday and is shaping up like a quality type.

Phil's Best Bets for Monday (02/01/06)

2006-01-02T08:26:00.000+11:00

SAFARI SUNBEAM 2nd - $No Place Betting
FLEMINGTON Race 1 No 2 at 12:45
SUPER VOBIS FLEMINGTON 1840-2006 (1400m)
Your comment: She will make into a very nice filly later on.

BE DELICIOUS 1st - $1.60
FLEMINGTON Race 1 No 1 at 12:45
SUPER VOBIS FLEMINGTON 1840-2006 (1400m)
Your comment: didn't have much room early in the straight

CATECLIPSE Unplaced
GOLDCOAST Race 7 No 5 at 16:05
CARLTON DRAUGHT GOLDMARKET HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: Proved he can run out a strong mile and is a four to five length better horse when given some peace up front. Will be a good thing in the right race.

BIG JOKER 3rd - $No Place Betting
RANDWICK Race 1 No 1 at 13:00
TOOHEYS NEW WIDDEN STAKES (1100m)
Your comment: the first of the Show A Hearts. Chestnut with a big white blaze, he was very green but hit the line like a very good horses.

VANQUISHED 1st - $2.80 / $1.70
RANDWICK Race 5 No 1 at 15:40
TATTERSALL'S CLUB CUP (2000m)
Your comment: raced without much luck in the 1600m Villiers Stks and is likely to show dramatic improvement very quickly.

PICARO Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 9 at 17:00
PRINCE OF WALES HOSPITAL FOUNDATION GIFT (1600m)
Your comment: With only two wins to his credit there are plenty of options for Poidevin-Laine so will be one to blackbook.

DIGOS Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 8 No 9 at 17:40
TOOHEYS NEW THEO GREEN HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Straight to town and straight into the winner's circle.

CLASS EDGE 3rd - $No Third Dividened
STONYCREEK Race 7 No 4 at 18:27
GARDNER ELECTRONICS CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1007m)
Your comment: rattled home from last and wide on the turn for 4th.

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (01/01/06)

2006-01-02T08:25:00.000+11:00

CHESTNUT KING
ALICESPRINGS Race 2 No 3 at 16:48
FEDERALS/RSL SPECIAL CONDITIONS PLATE (1100m)
Your comment: Throwing in one from left field here - this horse won an Open at Port Augusta by 8 lengths and ran time 0.2 seconds under the standard. First time on the dirt and obviously loved it. Follow again at the same.

TOUR OF DUTY Unplaced - but as comment says: is looking for longer
BAIRNSDALE Race 5 No 1 at 15:48
RSL LONG HAI MEMORIAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Tour of Duty is a 2200m stayer.

KADAZAN 2nd - $2.10
GOSFORD Race 1 No 1 at 13:50
AGRUM CLASS 2 HANDICAP (2100m)
Your comment: Ke ep an eye out for him when back in maiden company up to 1500m or 1600m. Should get a good run for your money at big odds.

AMINEH 1st - $2.50 / $1.60
GOSFORD Race 2 No 5 at 14:25
SPRING VALLEY FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE (1100m)
Your comment: from the Greg Hickman team is another unraced two-year-old I'm looking forward to see debut. Amineh is by Secret Savings out of the Danehill mare Almazyoon.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (31/12/05) - Early Mail

2005-12-31T08:18:00.000+11:00

HAVANA WIND 1st - $2.70 / $1.40
CANTERBURY Race 1 No 1 at 12:20
NIVEA VISAGE HANDICAP (1550m)
Your comment: looks like he's come back a better horse this preparation. Has been sharp in his gallops too so don't be surprised if he does something fresh but is going to be a genuine force once he gets into the right races.

HULKHOGAN 2nd - $1.20
CANTERBURY Race 4 No 7 at 14:20
KROSS HOME ENTERTAINMENT HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Another one to get some cash out of will be the John Hawkes-trained HULKHOGAN when it's produced.

WARM RIDE 2nd - $1.70
CANTERBURY Race 5 No 1 at 15:00
PEPPERS HUNTER VALLEY HANDICAP (1550m)
Your comment: His record now stands a (9:2-5-0). Should improve on that this campaign.

WARM RIDE 2nd - $1.70
CANTERBURY Race 5 No 1 at 15:00
PEPPERS HUNTER VALLEY HANDICAP (1550m)
Your comment: One of the standout video horses this week and confirmed his potential this preparation when a standout in the sectional times.

ARTISTIQUE 1st - $3.90 / $1.80
CANTERBURY Race 7 No 2 at 16:20
DE BORTOLI WINES HANDICAP (1550m)
Your comment: Artistique gave a glimpse of her ability when motoring-up late along the inside and expect her to salute when next presented - possibly over 1400m or 1500m.

DANCESTEPS 1st - $16.30 / $3.90
CANTERBURY Race 8 No 9 at 17:00
BOOK NOW FOR GOLDEN SLIPPER FESTIVAL HANDIC (1200m)Your comment: Has the pedigree to go a long way so hop on early and enjoy the ride

LAYLIA 4th
CANTERBURY Race 8 No 11 at 17:00
BOOK NOW FOR GOLDEN SLIPPER FESTIVAL HANDIC (1200m)
Your comment: Stood out as the horse to follow from the Hawkesbury meeting. A well bred Redoute's Choice three-year-old filly from the Bart Cummings camp

SCISSION Scratched
CANTERBURY Race 8 No 7 at 17:00
BOOK NOW FOR GOLDEN SLIPPER FESTIVAL HANDIC (1200m)
Your comment: Have something on her on Saturday.

WILLY LEICA 2nd - $1.50
DOOMBEN Race 2 No 2 at 12:55
WASHPOOL LODGE TWO METRO WINS HANDICAP (1350m)
Your comment: A long-striding type, who has had some problems, he won in easy style at Ipswich 1700m on December 29. The stable is expecting another win very shortly, probably at the Gold Coast.

FASHIONS AFIELD Forget it ran - got knocked down at vital stage!
DOOMBEN Race 6 No 6 at 15:30
QRSE RACETREE FOR MARES VO ROGUE PLATE THRE (1350m)
Your comment: She can go on with it now she is a 3YO.

TOUR OF DUTY Scratched
ECHUCA Race 8 No 1 at 17:07
ECHUCA CARAVAN PARK COLTS GELDINGS & ENTIR (1412m)
Your comment: Tour of Duty is a 2200m stayer.

EMPEROR FU SAN Scratched
KEMBLAGRANGE Race 6 No 4 at 16:38
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)
Your comment: Could even get a decent price about him next start.

VEEDUB 3rd - $1.60
MOONEEVALLEY Race 1 No 3 at 12:45
BRETT PREBBLE HANDICAP (2040m)
Your comment: Will definitely pay to follow.

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (28/12/05)

2005-12-28T04:32:00.000+11:00

CALL TO ORDER 1st
CANTERBURY Race 6 No 12 at 16:15
NIVEA VISAGE HANDICAP (1550m)
Your comment: Left a sitting shot and was run down in the closing stages but gained plenty of admirers and should be winning his maiden very shortly.

LULA 1st
SANDOWNHILLSID Race 3 No 4 at 14:08
KIND LINK HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: On Tuesday (July 10), at Traralgon, LULA strolled home in a Cl 1 1100m and should be able to win again.

RED ALI Unplaced
SANDOWNHILLSID Race 8 No 11 at 17:15
ST. RAZZLE HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: turned in an eye-catcher for 6th over 1200m; back to the turn and was starting to hit top gear in the final 75m.

Phil's Best Bets for Monday (26/12/05)

2005-12-24T10:17:00.000+11:00

BE DELICIOUS Scratched
FLEMINGTON R3 No.7 (1410m)

JUST SCARLETT Scratched
FLEMINGTON R4 No.9 (1620m)

MISS LAYLA Unplaced
GEELONG R4 No.13 (1100m)

RESPECT 2nd - $3.00
RANDWICK R2 No.2 (2000m)

WHAT'S THE TIME 2nd - $2.80
RANDWICK R4 No.4 (1200m)

ASSERTIVE 1st - $9.20 / $1.70 - ***EXACTA PAID $162.90 !!!
RANDWICK R4 No.7 (1200m)

COMMAND DECISION Unplaced
RANDWICK R6 No.7 (2400m)

GRANDILOQUENT Unplaced
RANDWICK R6 No.8 (2400m)

SPURUSON Unplaced
RANDWICK R7 No.5 (1600m)

HIT THE ROAD 1st - $3.30 / $1.50
RANDWICK R7 No.6 (1600m)

HIPSTER DOOFUS 2nd - $2.20
RANDWICK R8 No.2 (1400m)

SUN TZU 4th
RANDWICK R8 No.10 (1400m)

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (24/12/05) - Early Mail

2005-12-24T09:57:00.000+11:00

BE DELICIOUS 2nd - $1.50
SANDOWNHILLSIDE R5 No.1 (1300m)

TWINK Unplaced
SANDOWNHILLSIDE R5 No.11 (1300m)

JURLIQUE 4th
SANDOWNHILLSIDE R7 No.4 (1600m)

ANAMANOR 1st - $2.40 / $1.40
WARWICKFARM R3 No.7 (1100m)

PURPLE DANE 3rd - $1.80
WARWICKFARM R7 No.2 (1400m)

Phil's Best Bets for Monday (12/12/05)

2005-12-10T10:29:00.000+11:00

MISS CLANG 2nd - $1.70
MURWILLUMBAH Race 9 No 4 at 17:40
CARLTON MIDSTRENGTH CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: trained by Michael lakey, notched a slick time over 880m.

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (11/12/05)

2005-12-10T10:27:00.000+11:00

BRACKENETTE Unplaced
BALLARAT Race 9 No 6 at 17:18
DES RIX HOMES COUNTRY SHOWCASE CLASS 1 HAND (1200m)
Your comment: was rearwards to the turn, tried to find a path through the middle but had to be switched across heels to the outer to make a final surge; ran home fast but just too late.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (10/12/05) - Early Mail

2005-12-10T10:23:00.000+11:00

BANNOCK BAY 3rd - $9.90 !!!
DOOMBEN Race 6 No 4 at 15:46
RIGHT COMMERCIAL LOAN RIGHT NOW TWO METRO W (1615m)
Your comment: in an 0MW Hdcp 1400m.

RANGER SMITH Relegated to 2nd on protest!
ROSEHILL Race 3 No 3 at 13:55
119 DAYS 'TIL AAMI GOLDEN SLIPPER DAY HANDI (1400m)
Your comment: One to Follow but beware of skinny odds

RESPECT Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 5 No 2 at 15:15
PEPPERS HUNTER VALLEY HANDICAP (1800m)
Your comment: Paul Cave has a coming winner with RESPECT

SHINES Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 5 No 1 at 15:15
PEPPERS HUNTER VALLEY HANDICAP (1800m)
Your comment: Much better over further and is in for a big campaign.

HIPSTER DOOFUS Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 6 No 2 at 15:55
SUBWAY PLATE (1400m)
Your comment: Unlucky is an under-statement. Next start anywhere against anyone. Does need firm going to show his best.

GRANDILOQUENT 4th
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 6 at 16:35
WACO KWIKFORM CHRISTMAS CUP (2400m)
Your comment: there is no reason he won't go straight to listed grade in the summer staying events.

PUBLICITY STUNT 2nd - $2.40
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 2 at 16:35
WACO KWIKFORM CHRISTMAS CUP (2400m)
Your comment: scored a big win over 2400m and looks a readymade bet for 2006's autumn races

TWINK 4th
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 2 No 6 at 13:35
SNOWING SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: trackwork information has been strong

JURLIQUE Unplaced
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 7 No 5 at 16:55
SAXONY HANDICAP (1500 m)
Your comment: trained by Colin Little

FOREST SPY Scratched
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 8 No 1 at 17:35
PENNY EDITION HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: He is only lightly raced having not raced as a 2yo, always races on the pace and is tough to beat at the business end of his races. I have no doubt he will continue his winning ways this preparation.

Phil's Best Bets for Monday (21/10/05)

2005-11-18T20:28:00.000+11:00

MISS CLANG 1st - $5.30 / $2.10
LISMORE Race 4 No 4 at 15:45
BREAKA FLAVOURED MILK CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: trained by Michael lakey, notched a slick time over 880m.

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (20/11/05)

2005-11-18T20:27:00.000+11:00

IRIS IN THE GLEN 3rd - $1.80
GEELONG Race 9 No 2 at 17:42
A.L.C TRADING COUNTRY SHOWCASE F & M CLASS (1726m)
Your comment: finally broke through with an easy win at Yarra Valley on Monday, and won again on Sunday, May 1. Smart type and still improving.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (19/11/05) - Early Mail

2005-11-18T20:22:00.000+11:00

TULUM Unplaced
MORPHETTVILLE Race 7 No 7 at 16:25
CITY OF MARION STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Shaped very nicely into 4th at Morphettville on Monday (May 16) at fourth run back from a break. If the 4yo maintains fitness, he can score a good race in Adelaide.

AQUABELLE $5.10 / $1.90
RANDWICK Race 1 No 3 at 13:05
GT ROWE HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: looks to have a good future.

BANISHED Scratched at the barrier
RANDWICK Race 2 No 1 at 13:45
DAVID JONES HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: won well first-up! Pay to follow.

PICARO 4th
RANDWICK Race 6 No 10 at 16:25
SYNERGY HANDICAP (1800m)
Your comment: With only two wins to his credit there are plenty of options for Poidevin-Laine so will be one to blackbook.

HIT THE ROAD 2nd - $2.00
RANDWICK Race 8 No 10 at 17:45
TRIGEN MILE (1600m)
Your comment: Keep on his trail!

CENTGEORGE Unplaced
SEYMOUR Race 1 No 2 at 11:23
PRIMO SPANISH CHORIZO SV 3YO MAIDEN PLATE (1400m)
Your comment: was ridden a bit too far forward and had little left in the final stages; might pop up at big odds.

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (18/10/05)

2005-11-18T20:21:00.000+11:00

MIDDLEMARCH Scratched
MOONEEVALLEY Race 7 No 5 at 21:35
APEX STEEL HANDICAP (2500m)
Your comment: A most promising galloper from the Michael Kent stable, he scored in bold style at his latest run and looks like a readymade winner next time out.

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (13/11/05)

2005-11-11T21:31:00.000+11:00

MARENDEZ 1st - $2.70 / $1.40
CANBERRA Race 5 No 2 at 15:00
M & M ROLFE CLEANING SERVICES APPRENTICES C (1300m)
Your comment: this one can win more in the lower grades.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (12/11/05) - Early Mail

2005-11-11T20:08:00.000+11:00

ZENOLITH 4th - but a huge run - follow!
MORNINGTON Race 3 No 9 at 13:58
SPIRAL GROUP OF COMPANIES MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)
Your comment: Another likely winner to emerge from this set of trials is ZENOLITH from the Tony Noonan stable

SKY RIGHT 3rd - $3.40
ROSEHILL Race 8 No 13 at 17:10
YOUNG MEMBERS PLATE (1500m)
Your comment: follow

INNINGS Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 2 No 1 at 13:10
BIGPOND HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Not in a high profile stable so should get a price as he works through the grades. Stick with him.

METALLIC STORM 1st - $2.40 / $1.80
ASCOT Race 1 No 2 at 12 :46
FISHERS CIRCLE HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: This just turned 3yo filly is a star on the rise. Her 107 at Belmont last Wednesday was brilliant. She ran 0.8 of a second inside the standard and won by 8 lengths. Can measure up to the top grade.

PIN UP Unplaced
SANDOWNHILLSID Race 9 No 8 at 17:30
TBV SUMMONED STAKES (1500m)
Your comment: This NZ-bred filly, a half-sister to Starcraft, scored an easy win at Gosford. She is being lined up for much better races by trainer John O'Shea.

JANRITA Unplaced
SANDOWNHILLSID Race 4 No 10 at 14:10
TWILIGHT GLOW STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Will be 100's at next start, check class of race & jockey

Stay Tuned

2005-11-10T16:58:00.000+11:00

Hi Punters,

As you may have noticed - things have been a little quiet on the punting scene, since my winning Melbourne Cup day. Congratulations to all those who followed my tips and came out well in front. (If I remember correctly, my first three tips for the day all won, providing a good platform for the rest of the day).

Well - its been a big year and I am happy to say a very successful year. My aim when I first started this punting service was to provide a lot of winners at value prices, not odds on favourites every race, as some other higher profile services and tipsters do. And as my previously published statistics show - I am a man of my word. But the real proof is in the pudding and I have received feedback from a couple of people that have religiously followed my selections - day in and day out - and they are now enjoying a summer holiday all bought and paid for by winning with my selections!

While it's quiet during the race season just at the moment - I am exploring some new and exciting concepts over the next few weeks - that I hope to bring to you - so stay tuned!

The Australian.

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (11/10/05)

2005-11-10T16:56:00.000+11:00

GEOGRAPHICAL 1st - $2.40 / $1.20
TOWNSVILLE R2 No.2 (1630m)

SAFWA 3rd - $2.40
WARWICKFARM R3 No.6 (1400m)

RESPECT 1st - $6.20 / $2.70
WARWICKFARM R6 No.2 (1600m)

Phil's Best Bets for Tuesday (01/10/05)

2005-10-31T22:36:00.000+11:00

MELBOURNE:

FOLLOW THE TILL 1st - $5.10 / $2.20
FLEMINGTON Race 1 No 3 at 10:20
RITZENHOFF STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: made a fine debut at Ballarat on Friday. The filly went to the lead on the rails and drew clear for an effortless win without being touched. The opposition was ordinary but Follow The Till showed class.

CANDY VALE 1st - $1.70 / $1.10
FLEMINGTON Race 2 No 4 at 11:00
BIGPOND 1700 (1700m)
Your comment: has been working along in fine fashion for some weeks now and is expected to strike winning form if she can strike reasonable track conditions.

MIDDLEMARCH Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 3 No 16 at 11:45
THE LAVAZZA LONG BLACK (2800m)
Your comment: A most promising galloper from the Michael Kent stable, he sc ored in bold style at his latest run and looks like a readymade winner next time out.

AQUA D'AMORE Scratched
FLEMINGTON Race 4 No 11 at 12:30
LIBERTY FINANCIAL PLATE (1400m)
Your comment: Set to win first-up and has never gone better. Capable of making it to group level this preparation.

PIN UP 2nd - $2.80
FLEMINGTON Race 4 No 13 at 12:30
LIBERTY FINANCIAL PLATE (1400m)
Your comment: This NZ-bred filly, a half-sister to Starcraft, scored an easy win at Gosford. She is being lined up for much better races by trainer John O'Shea.

BARSHA Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 6 No 9 at 14:00
SEPPELT WINES HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Made a most promising debut at Victoria Park on January 8 and looks like another top 2yo in the making for Tony McEvoy.

MAKYBE DIVA 1st - $3.70 / $2.10
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 1 at 15:00
EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP (3200m)
Your comment:

DISTINCTION Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 3 at 15:00
EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP (3200m)
Your comment: The connections were critical of Beadman's ride and are adamant he will be ridden this year by one of their guys - their choice is Michael Kinane who won the Cup on Vintage Crop.

VOUVRAY Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 15 at 15:00
EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP (3200m)
Your comment: Vouvray has been trained for the last 12 months with one race in mind, the Melbourne Cup.

ENVOY Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 19 at 15:00
EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP (3200m)
Your comment: A likely Kiwi improver

LEICA FALCON 4th
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 22 at 15:00
EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP (3200m)
Your comment: turned in a tremendous finishing burst to run an unlucky 5th in the Caulfield Cup 2400m and looks a real chance in the Melbourne Cup.

MR CELEBRITY Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 23 at 15:00
EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP (3200m)
Your comment: Never comfortable racing tight between horses from the outset. Did his best work once finally clear inside the final furlong.

WHAT'S THE MAIL Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 9 No 19 at 16:35
FELTEX CARPETS PLATE (1200m)
Your comment: Matt Ellerton's newcomer impressed with a powerful win a t Sandown Lakeside on May 7. Showed sharp acceleration when asked for a finale effort inside the 150m mark.

SYDNEY:

PUBLICITY STUNT 1st - $2.80 / $1.30
RANDWICK Race 3 No 1 at 12:50
OXYGEN HOME LOANS HANDICAP (2400m)
Your comment: turned in a fabulous effort for 2nd in the 2400m City Tatts Club Cup.

SKY RIGHT 1st - $2.90 / $1.50
RANDWICK Race 6 No 1 at 15:25
SAFILO EYEWEAR HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: follow

KEMBLA GRANGE:

PICARO 1st - $3.50
KEMBLAGRANGE Race 2 No 4 at 11:20
BIG SCREEN OPEN HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: With only two wins to his credit there are plenty of options for Poidevin-Laine so will be one to blackbook.

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (28/10/05)

2005-10-28T07:18:00.000+11:00

BANNOCK BAY Unplaced
TOOWOOMBA R6 No.9 (2050m)

ILLEGALLY BLONDE Scratched
MOONEEVALLEY R1 No.13 (1200m)

JANRITA 2nd - $2.20
MOONEEVALLEY R7 No.9 (1200m)

RESPECT Unplaced
GOULBURN R7 No.2 (1400m)

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (27/10/05)

2005-10-26T20:13:00.000+11:00

GEOGRAPHICAL 2nd - $1.60
TOWNSVILLE Race 3 No 4 at 14 :17
GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND CLASS 4 HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Sticka Special

BANISHED 1st - $4.80 / $2.20
CANTERBURY Race 1 No 1 at 19:00
BEAR COTTAGE HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: hasn't been seen on the track since tailing off at Randwick on Boxing Day last year.

SHARNA MYST Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 3 No 2 at 20:00
RANDWICK LABOR CLUB HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: Has had three lifetime starts now, rated 104 first start behind the talented RED HOT MAMA last spring, before being spelled. 2nd up this time has confirmed that ability with a 105 at Canterbury. Has a level from which to find 110 now.

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (23/10/05)

2005-10-21T19:58:00.000+11:00

UTILITY 2nd - $1.30
SALE Race 7 No 4 at 15:23
S.E.S.I. CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1600m)
Your commen t: Failed on the rain-affected going at Caulfield on March 5 but was probably outclassed. Will win as soon as connections put him in the right class.

MATRAS Scracthed
SALE Race 8 No 17 at 16:00
EASTCOAST PLUMBTEC SALE CUP (1600m)
Your comment: Freedman said he was very pleased with Tick By's recent trial effort at Cranbourne, finishing second to the equally highly rated stablemate Matras

RUBERIAN Unplaced
COLAC Race 9 No 10 at 16:55
MARY & MICHAEL LENEHAN CLASS 4 HANDICAP (2000m)
Your comment: ran a sound race to finish just behind the placegetters in a Cl 3 1430m and trainer Bruce Purcell has this one ready to score.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (22/10/05) - Early Mail

2005-10-21T19:48:00.000+11:00

SYDNEY:

DOUBLOON 2nd - $2.20
ROSEHILL Race 1 No 4 at 11:55
THE WINE SOCIETY HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: has only had two race starts and is yet to taste defeat. She is a great type and is certainly one to follow through this campaign.

RIVERINE Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 4 No 7 at 13:45
INGHAMS LOVE'EM HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: an unraced four-year-old by Flying Spur out of Grilse (USA) by Rahy (USA).

PATRONIZE Scratched
ROSEHILL Race 5 No 11 at 14:25
AUSS IE MASTERCARD HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: a regally-bred unraced three-year-old by Redoute's Choice out of Patrona (USA) by Lomond (USA), Patronize was a $750,000 purchase at the 2004 Inglis Easter yearling sale.

PICARO Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 6 No 11 at 15:05
BD HANDICAP (1500m)
Your comment: With only two wins to his credit there are plenty of options for Poidevin-Laine so will be one to blackbook.

BENTLEY BISCUIT 1st - $1.70 / $1.20
ROSEHILL Race 8 No 3 at 16:35
NICK ROBIN MEMORIAL HANDICAP (1500m)
Your comment: Follow

MELBOURNE:

MANTON 2nd - $1.70
MOONEEVALLEY Race 4 No 3 at 13:25
AAMI VASE (2040m)
Your comment: Regally bred colt from the Hawkes yard. Only had the one start as a two-year-old and looks to have returned in outstanding fashion at the trials. Look for him to step up to the plate this preparation.

MISS MOONEY MOONEY 2nd - $4.70
MOONEEVALLEY Race 5 No 6 at 14:05
SCHWEPPERVESCENCE STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: A classy four-year-old mare from the Tony Wildman camp, she scored first-up over 1100m last campaign and looks ready to go after a very quiet trial.

VIRAGE DE FORTUNE 1st - $4.00 / $2.40 ; Exacta = $59.40!
MOONEEVALLEY Race 5 No 7 at 14:05
SCHWEPPERVESCENCE STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: Star 3yo who blitzed them around the tight MV circuit on the weekend. Her 114, untested, is a natural 119 when she steps out against the older horses.

AQUA D'AMORE 4th
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 7 at 14:45
INGLIS MILE (1600m)
Your comment: Set to win first-up and has never gone better. Capable of making it to group level this preparation.

STORM ALERT Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 8 at 14:45
INGLIS MILE (1600m)
Your comment: She won't be in the Caulfield Cup after an entry mix-up but I was very happy with her first-up run in unsuitable conditions. She's an Oaks placegetter on a limited preparation. There is a good race in her this spring.

BALLYBLEUE 3rd - $4.30
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 11 at 14:45
INGLIS MILE (1600m)
Your comment: Disappointed when last in work looked like she might bounce back this time with a good performance in her 800m trial. Was held together and ran on strongly.

MATRAS 1st - $3.80 / $1.70
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 12 at 14:45
INGLIS MILE (1600m)
Your comment: Freedman said he was very pleased with Tick By's recent trial effort at Cranbourne, finishing second to the equally highly rated stablemate Matras

PALATINE HILL Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 17 at 14:45
INGLIS MILE (1600m)
Your comment: needs further than 2040m

LAD OF THE MANOR Unplaced - blocked for a run on the rail
MOONEEVALLEY Race 7 No 2 at 15:30
CARLTON DRAUGHT COX PLATE (2040m)
Your comment: This lightly raced son of Zabe el has raced himself into serious Cox Plate contention.

CONFECTIONER Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 7 No 4 at 15:30
CARLTON DRAUGHT COX PLATE (2040m)
Your comment: Things haven't gone perfectly for the horse so far since then but David Hayes has a big opinion of him and a race like the Caulfield Cup looks perfect. He'll get away with a nice low weight in a race like that.

DESERT WAR Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 7 No 5 at 15:30
CARLTON DRAUGHT COX PLATE (2040m)
Your comment: Desert War is very forwa rd for this stage of his preparation and at this point is going to be a genuine first-up chance. Every time he's had a gallop this time in he's been very impressive.

MAKYBE DIVA 1st - $2.20 / $1.50
MOONEEVALLEY Race 7 No 10 at 15:30
CARLTON DRAUGHT COX PLATE (2040m)
Your comment: Follow

GOD'S OWN Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 7 No 13 at 15:30
CARLTON DRAUGHT COX PLATE (2040m)
Your comment: Still regarded as one of the best types I have ever seen. Caulfield Guineas will be his big chance and don't rule out a surprise start in the Cox Plate.

MISS POTENTIAL 3rd - $1.80
MOONEEVALLEY Race 8 No 1 at 16:15
WATERFORD CRYSTAL MILE (1600m)
Your comment: Very nice win in the land of the long white cloud on the weekend, follow her when she returns to our shores this spring.

PERLIN Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 9 No 1 at 16:55
CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS CUP (2500m)
Your comment: Graeme Rogerson's 5yo has had his problems but showed just how good he is with a brilliant win first-up from a long break at Caulfield on Saturday (March 26). If he stays sound he can win better races.

MOCK Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 10 No 7 at 17:35
CROWN TROPHY (1200m)
Your comment: was again impressive winning a Class 3 1615m.

KEMBLA GRANGE:

MARENDEZ Unplaced
KEMBLAGRANGE Race 6 No 4 at 16:20
SONY PLAYSTATION PSP CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: this one can win more in the lower grades.

BRISBANE:

POLKA QUEEN Unplaced
DOOMBEN Race 1 No 8 at 12:42
DANKA FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 6 HANDICAP (1350m)
Your comment: Travelling well into the straight, Gillian Heinrich's 4yo matre had no luck securing a clear run when unplaced over 1200m at the Gold Coast on Saturday (May 14). Might arrive at long odds.

WILLY LEICA 2nd - $1.20
DOOMBEN Race 5 No 3 at 15:20
JOHN BARNES & CO LOCKSMITHS TWO METRO WINS- (1615m)
Your comment: A long-striding type, who has had some problems, he won in easy style at Ipswich 1700m on December 29. The stable is expecting another win very shortly.

ADELAIDE:

TULUM 2nd - $1.70
MORPHETTVILLE Race 4 No 4 at 14:25
CITY OF WEST TORRENS HANDI CAP (1050m)
Your comment: Shaped very nicely into 4th at Morphettville on Monday (May 16) at fourth run back from a break. If the 4yo maintains fitness, he can score a good race in Adelaide.

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (21/10/05)

2005-10-20T20:05:00.000+11:00

THE GARTER 3rd - $1.70
BALLARAT
R6 No.12 (1600m)

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (20/10/05)

2005-10-19T19:48:00.000+11:00

FIGMENTATION Unplaced
IPSWICH
Race 1 No 8 at 12:50WWW.SKYCHANNEL.COM.AU MAIDEN PLATE (800m)
Your comment: is one to keep an eye on from the Tony McEvoy stable.

TRANQUIL BLUE 4th
IPSWICH Race 6 No 6 at 15:47
QRSE ENJOY A SCHWEPPES LEMONADE CLASS 4 HAN (1200m)
Your comment: is one to follow from a Cl 2 1200m at Ipswich; had no luck at all.

RUBINDA Unplaced
WYONG Race 3 No 11 at 14:10
COOPERS E & G MAIDEN PLATE (1350m)
Your comment: The time for the trial was 51.6 (average for the day 51.72).

RAGAZZO Scratched
CRANBOURNE Race 6 No 1 at 15:40
KILORA COUNTRY SHOWCASE CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: shaped well although unplaced in a Cl 2 1000m and should be followed at 1200m.

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (19/10/05)

2005-10-18T20:04:00.000+11:00

EAGLE FARM:

HULKHOGAN Unplaced
EAGLEFARM Race 9 No 11 at 17:18
CHARLTON BOY WELTER (1300m)
Your comment: a full brother to Group One winner Titanic Jack.

GEELONG:

UTILITY Scratched
GEELONG Race 3 No 2 at 13:25
KEVIN SHARKIE CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1700m)
Your comment: Failed on the rain-affected going at Caulfield on March 5 but was probably outclassed. Will win as soon as connections put him in the right class.

GREAT SWEEP Unplaced
GEELONG Race 4 No 4 at 14:00
THOMAS JEWELLERS CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Graham Woolston has a smart type in this 4yo gelding. He ran well at Moonee Valley on July 31 and will break through soon in city company.

POWER OF DESTINY Unplaced
GEELONG Race 7 No 1 at 15:50
CHARGOLD PROJECT MANAGEMENT GEELONG CLASSIC (2200m)
Your comment: Could be looking for ground this time in.

MR CELEBRITY Scratched
GEELONG Race 8 No 2 at 16:30
HOLDEN GEELONG CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Never comfortable racing tight between horses from the outset. Did his best work once finally clear inside the final furlong.

ENVOY Unplaced
GEELONG Race 8 No 4 at 16:30
HOLDEN GEELONG CUP (2400m)
Your comment: A likely Kiwi improver

DON RAPHAEL Unplaced
GEELONG Race 8 No 6 at 16:30
HOLDEN GEELONG CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Flattened coming into the straight when making good ground in the Metropolitan. Hit line late. Back in form.

MEN AT WORK 3rd - $1.50
GEELONG Race 8 No 8 at 16:30
HOLDEN GEELONG CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Forced to cover too much ground in a very fast run Metropolitan. His effort was first class.

CANTERBURY:

ROSE OF KINGS 4th
CANTERBURY Race 2 No 3 at 13:40
PARTY VILLAGE HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: was an impressive winner in a Cl 2 for fillies & mares over 1100m at Wyong on Tuesday and will be worth keeping under notice.

PATRONIZE Scratched
CANTERBURY Race 3 No 6 at 14:15
2GB CUP DAY AT ROSEHILL GARDENS HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: a regally-bred unraced three-year-old by Redoute's Choice out of Patrona (USA) by Lomond (USA), Patronize was a $750,000 purchase at the 2004 Inglis Easter yearling sale.

MURRAY BRIDGE:

MERLOT NOW Unplaced
MURRAYBRIDGE Race 6 No 2 at 15:50
HAHNDORF INN HOTEL MURRAY BRIDGE GOLD CUP ( (1600m)
Your comment: We noted this South Australian galloper turning in a splendid effort for 5th in the Victoria Hdcp at Caulfield on Easter Monday. One to note!

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (15/10/05) - Early Mail

2005-10-14T19:47:00.000+11:00

MELBOURNE:

NEWTON Scratched
CAULFIELD Race 3 No 4 at 12:40
HARROLDS 101 STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: He's an import from the Aiden O'Brien stable. He was used as a galloping partner for Aiden's big guns for a couple of seasons. The Coolmore boys thought he was worth a chance down here. He's settled in well and he has ability.

PENDRAGON 1st - $2.10 / $1.10
CAULFIELD Race 5 No 1 at 14:00
AAMI NORMAN ROBINSON STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: looked strong in his recent trial performance. It should be noted that at his first race start last preparation Pendragon finished an unlucky second in the Listed Illawarra 2YO Classic.

SHE'S JUSTA TAD Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 3 at 14:40
REMINGTON COONGY HANDICAP (2000m)
Your comment: Improving Kiwi stayer

ACTIVATION 1st - $1.90 / $1.40
CAULFIELD Ra ce 6 No 4 at 14:40
REMINGTON COONGY HANDICAP (2000m)
Your comment: Follow

SASSBEE Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 7 No 9 at 15:20
DODO SPRINT (1100m)
Your comment: Most convincing winner over 1200m in Class 3 at Morphettville on Saturday, November 20. On that run, the 4yo Blevic gelding, from the David Jolly team, can win again.

JET SPUR 1st - $8.90 / $3.40
CAULFIELD Race 7 No 15 at 15:20
DODO SPRINT (1100m)
Your comment: Follow

PLASTERED Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 5 at 16:05
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Follow in everything in 2005

STELLA GRANDE Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 8 at 16:05
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Could be a Group 1 smoky?

DIZELLE Unplaced
CAULFIELD Rac e 8 No 11 at 16:05
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Had an easy time in her trial but looked good. Bound for the Cups and on what she did in the autumn how could you doubt her. Monitor her progress early in the Spring but if she stays in one piece she'll be ready when it counts.

HOLLOW BULLET Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 12 at 16:05
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Follow in everything in 2005

VOUVRAY
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 14 at 16:05
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Vouvray has been trained for the last 12 months with one race in mind, the Melbourne Cup.

WILD IRIS Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 15 at 16:05
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD CUP (2400m)
Your comment: Guy Walter has her working strongly towards the Cups. Expect the Caulfield Cup to be her race and is currently around the 25/1 mark.

EL SEGUNDO Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 16 at 16:05
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD CUP (2400m)
Your comment: is worth another chance or two after a bold and somewhat unlucky 2nd at Geelong Cl 1 1212m on Thursday.

LACHLAN RIVER Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 19 at 16:05
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD CUP (2400m)
Your comment: from the John Morrisey team, was an impressive Maiden 1200m winner at Eagle Farm on Dec 1 and it won't surprise to see the 3yo do better in stronger class.

CANDY VALE 2nd - $2.40
CAULFIELD Race 9 No 12 at 16:50
CHIVA - SOM TRISTARC STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: has been working along in fine fashion for some weeks now and is expected to strike winning form if she can strike reasonable track conditions.

STORM ALERT 3rd - $3.20
CAULFIELD Race 9 No 13 at 16:50
CHIVA - SOM TRISTARC STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: She won't be in the Caulfield Cup after an entry mix-up but I was very happy with her first-up run in unsuitable conditions. She's an Oaks placegetter on a limited preparation. There is a good race in her this spring.

SYDNEY:

ADJOURNMENT Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 1 No 1 at 11:45
MARRIOTT HOTEL AUSTRALIA PLATE (1000m)
Your comment: I've got a bit of time for this fella and he improved out of sight from his first trial.

ON THE MAP Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 3 No 8 at 13:00
EQUAL HANDICAP (1800m)
Your comment: BJ: Travelling extremely well. Good chance in both cups. Cummings!

HIT THE ROAD Tragedy beaten!!
RANDWICK Race 5 No 1 at 14:20
CITY TATTERSALLS - A NEW ERA HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: had absolutely no luck in securing a clear run in the final stages of the BTC Classic 1350m at Doomben. Keep on his trail!

BUT I'M SERIOUS Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 6 at 15:40
CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB CUP (2400m)
Your comment: BJ: is primed to win a race soon. Superior splits in its ra ce. Compares well with the daily averages.

PIN UP 3rd - $1.50
RANDWICK Race 9 No 6 at 17:10
MOUNT GAY RUM HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: This NZ-bred filly, a half-sister to Starcraft, scored an easy win at Gosford. She is being lined up for much better races by trainer John O'Shea.

NEWCASTLE:

REVOLUTIONS Unplaced
NEWCASTLE Race 3 No 3 at 14:05
MAYFIELD EX-SERVICES CLUB OPEN HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Follow in everything

BENDIGO:

MAJOR'S CREEK Unplaced
BENDIGO Race 6 No 4 at 15:46
SYMONS DAIRY OPEN HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: South Australian punters should stick with MAJOR'S CREEK, unlucky when 2nd at Cheltenham on Saturday, Dec 4. The lightly-raced 4yo copped a bad check 500m out.

WHAT'S THE MAIL 1st - $2.90 / $1.40
BENDIGO Race 6 No 10 at 15:46
SYMONS DAIRY OPEN HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: Matt Ellerton's newcomer impressed with a powerful win at Sandown Lakeside on May 7. Showed sharp acceleration when asked for a finale effort inside the 150m mark.

BRISBANE:

POLKA QUEEN Unplaced
EAGLEFARM Race 7 No 15 at 16:37
JADE BUDDHA CLASS 6 HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Travelling well into the straight, Gillian Heinrich's 4yo mare had no luck securing a clear run when unplaced over 1200m at the Gold Coast on Saturday (May 14). Might arrive at long odds.

KING OF SPIN Unplaced
EAGLEFARM Race 8 No 9 at 17:21
MCCANN ERICKSON NO METRO WINS HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Really caught the eye with a bold late effort in a Class 6 1200m at the Gold Coast on Saturday (May 14). Lightly-raced and shows promise.

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (14/10/05)

2005-10-13T18:55:00.000+11:00

FOUR KISSES Unplaced
MORNINGTON Race 2 No 5 at 12:55
PENINSULA PREFABS MAIDEN PLATE (1220m)
Your comment: This 3yo filly from the Ken Newman stable has run well at her latest 2 starts, the latest being her 2.9 lengths 3rd at Cranbourne 1200m on October 21. Watch out for her at the provincials.

MIGHTIER YET Unplaced
MORNINGTON Race 8 No 7 at 16:30
FLOWERGIRLS F & M CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1220m)
Your comment: returned with a powerful run from near last on the turn to finish 3rd at Ballarat 1000m in Class 1 on.

MISS CLANG
GATTON Race 2 No 3 at 14:00
DES TEIS PRO DUCE MAIDEN PLATE (860m)
Your comment: trained by Michael lakey, notched a slick time over 880m.

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (12/10/05)

2005-10-11T20:53:00.000+11:00

METEOR MASTER CAULFIELD R3 No.6 (1600m) Unplaced

MNEMOSYNE CAULFIELD R6 No.1 (1600m) 1st - $3.30 / $1.70

CARRY ON CUTIE CAULFIELD R6 No.2 (1600m) Unplaced

DOUBTING CAULFIELD R6 No.3 (1600m) Unplaced

BEAUTY WATCH CAULFIELD R6 No.7 (1600m) Unplaced

EMPRESS LILY CAULFIELD R6 No.9 (1600m) Unplaced

REWAAYA CAULFIELD R6 No.11 (1600m) 2nd - $1.70

STORM ALERT CAULFIELD R7 No.3 (1600m) Scratched

BALLYBLEUE CAULFIELD R7 No.8 (1600m) 2nd - $2.20

MATRAS CAULFIELD R7 No.12 (1600m) 1st - $2.70 / $1.40

CHESTNUT KING STRATHALBYN R4 No.5 (1600m) Unplaced

PATRONIZE WARWICKFARM R3 No.7 (1000m) Scratched

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (09/10/05)

2005-10-07T19:16:00.000+11:00

UNCLE SHAMOS 1st - $2.60 / $1.40
SUNSHINECOAST Race 5 No 1 at 14:44
KAWANA NEWSAGENCY OPEN HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: Looks like he's in great fettle for a return to racing. Won an 1100m barrier trial at Eagle Farm on Tuesday (May 17). Keep a close eye on this bloke. He's a 100/1 chance for the Stradbroke .

WILLY LEICA 1st - $1.60 / $1.40
SUNSHINECOAST Race 6 No 2 at 15:20
QRSE JOHN SANDS CUP CLASS 3 PLATE (1300m)
Your comment: A long-striding type, who has had some problems, he won in easy style at Ipswich 1700m on December 29. The stable is expecting another win very shortly, probably at the Gold Coast.

FIRST CHOICE 2nd - $1.40
KILMORE Race 10 No 10 at 17:15
AUTOFARM + ENGINEERING COUNTRY SHOWCASE CLA (1200m)
Your comment: Follow

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (08/10/05) - Early Mail

2005-10-07T19:03:00.000+11:00

SYDNEY:

STEFLARA Missed the start and took no further part in the race! Forget it ran.
ROSEHILL Race 1 No 1 at 11:45
CUP DAY AT ROSEHILL GARDENS HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: BJ: Will kill a welter race over further ground next start!!!!

BENTLEY BISCUIT 1st - $1.20 / $1.04
ROSEHILL Race 2 No 3 at 12:20
DE BORTOLI SACRED HILL PLATE (1300m)
Your comment: Follow

DOUBLOON Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 4 No 1 at 13:40
STRATCO HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: has only had two race starts and is yet to taste defeat. She is a great type and is certainly one to follow through this campaign.

SHARNA MYST Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 4 No 5 at 13:40
STRATCO HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Has had three lifetime starts now, rated 104 first start behind the talented RED HOT MAMA last spring, before being spelled. 2nd up this time has confirmed that ability with a 105 at Canterbury. Has a level from which to find 110 now.

INNINGS 4th - but definitely follow
ROSEHILL Race 6 No 5 at 15:00
AUTOSLIDE HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Not in a high profile stable so should get a price as he works through the grades. Stick with him.

ADELAIDE:

WILD HERO Unplaced
CHELTENHAMPARK Race 7 No 11 at 16:20
PEWSEY VALE VINEYARD HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: We were most impressed by the win of this 3yo at M'ville 1050m on January 29. He was makinh his debut and came home with a powerful finale. Mark Minervini could have a big race winner with the son of Danzero.

COUSIN CONRAD Unplaced
CHELTENHAMPARK Race 8 No 4 at 17:00
DISTINCTIVE LIFESTYLE HANDICAP (1350m)
Your comment: Led all the way to win by 3.3 lengths with blinkers first time. Ha d two runs previously and hadn't shown as much early speed. Blinkers obviously worked, very nice maiden rating.

MELBOURNE:

GREAT SWEEP Scratched
CAULFIELD Race 1 No 18 at 12:00
HAYMAN CLASSIC (1400m)
Your comm ent: Graham Woolston has a smart type in this 4yo gelding. He ran well at Moonee Valley on July 31 and will break through soon in city company.

MEGADEAL Scratched
CAULFIELD Race 3 No 6 at 13:20
THOROUGHBRED CLUB STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Sticka Special

BARSHA Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 3 No 9 at 13:20
THOROUGHBRED CLUB STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Made a most promising debut at Victoria Park on January 8 and looks like another top 2yo in the making for Tony McEvoy.

MISS MOONEY MOONEY 3rd - $2.70
CAULFIELD Race 4 No 10 at 14:00
DODO SCHILLACI STAKES (1000m)
Your comme nt: A classy four-year-old mare from the Tony Wildman camp, she scored first-up over 1100m last campaign and looks ready to go after a very quiet trial.

FIRST CHARTER Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 5 No 1 at 14:40
WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS STAKES (2400m)
Your comment: Last raced in September 2004, finishing 3rd in the G1 Irish St Leger behind Vinnie Roe

EMERALD JACK Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 5 No 9 at 14:40
WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS STAKES (2400m)
Your comment: Racing in great form. Keeps winning races.

PERLIN Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 3 at 15:20
YALUMBA STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Graeme Rogerson's 5yo has had his problems but showed just how good he is with a brilliant win first-up from a long break at Caulfield on Saturday (March 26). If he stays sound he can win better races.

CONFECTIONER 3rd - $1.60 :but got slaughtered by the jockey!
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 4 at 15:20
YALUMBA STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Things haven't gone perfectly for the horse so far since then but David Hayes has a big opinion of him and a race like the Caulfield Cup looks perfect. He'll get away with a nice low weight in a race like that.

LACHLAN RIVER Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 5 at 15:20
YALUMBA STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: from the John Morrisey team, was an impressive Maiden 1200m winner at Eagle Farm on Dec 1 and it won't surprise to see the 3yo do better in stronger class.

EL SEGUNDO 1st - $7.00 / $2.40
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 6 at 15:20
YALUMBA STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: is worth another chance or two after a bold and somewhat unlucky 2nd at Geelong Cl 1 1212m on Thursday.

HOLLOW BULLET Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 8 at 15:20
YALUMBA STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Follow in everything in 2005

PARATROOPERS 2nd - $2.10
CAULFIELD Race 7 No 2 at 16:00
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD GUINEAS (1600m)
Your comment: Could be a serious player in the big 3YO events once the races get to a mile.

PERFECTLY READY Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 7 No 4 at 16:00
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD GUINEAS (1600m)
Your comment: Hopefully, we can get him up for the Manik ato, that's the race I set him for. Unsure about races like the Caulfield Guineas at this stage, but that is in the back of my mind. He needs to prove himself beyond 1200 metres.

RED DAZZLER Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 7 No 5 at 16:00
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD GUINEAS (1600m)
Your comment: "A colt I have a lot of time for. His debut win at Caulfield in the autumn was very good. He won a recent trial at Cranbourne in the wet. He is not wound up yet, he has talent. It's a nice race to open up with for him. I think he is a smart horse."

GOD'S OWN 1st - $5.80 / $1.90
CAULFIELD Race 7 No 7 at 16:00
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD GUINEAS (1600m)
Your comment: Still regarded as one of the best types I have ever seen. Caulfield Guineas will be his big chance and don't rule out a surprise start in the Cox Plate.

GONSKI 4th
CAULFIELD Race 7 No 8 at 16:00
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD GUINEAS (1600m)
Your comment: is working nicely in preparation for his 3yo racing, due to begin in September. This galloper oozes class. Only injury stymied his 2yo career.

PRIMUS 3rd - $5.00
CAULFIELD Race 7 No 10 at 16:00
CARLTON DRAUGHT CAULFIELD GUINEAS (1600m)
Your comment: looked slick winning on debut over 1100m (Cl 3). No comments for Tuesday.

SHANIA DANE Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 9 at 16:40
TOORAK HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: This preparation will tell us a lot more about this mare with her stepping out into open company for the first time but if her trial is anything to go by she's back as good as ever.

AQUA D'AMORE 2nd - $2.20
CAULFIELD Race 9 No 3 at 17:20
THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC (1200m)
Your comment: Set to win first-up and has never gone better. Capable of making it to group level this preparation.

BRISBANE:

APPLEBY Unplaced
EAGLEFARM Race 1 No 1 at 12:32
RED BULL ONE METRO WIN HANDICAP (2200m)
Your comment: The Ballina 7yo has now had 4 runs back fro m a spell and looks ready to score after a solid 4th, from 14th on the turn, over 1800m at Eagle Farm on February 19. Could be a midweek bet.

MESMERISING 2nd - $2.20
EAGLEFARM Race 6 No 10 at 15:51
QRSE 1824 PINK SLIPPER FILLIES AND MARES HA (1400m)
Your comment: Bevan Laming has a smart type in MESMERISING, an excellent 2nd at Doomben last Saturday.

GOLD COAST:

TRANQUIL BLUE 1st - $4.50 / $1.50
GOLDCOAST Race 6 No 3 at 15:44
RUSH CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: is one to follow from a Cl 2 1200m at Ipswich; had no luck at all.

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (07/10/05)

2005-10-06T17:58:00.000+11:00

APPLE PRINCE PORTMACQUARIE R5 No.2 (1800m) Unplaced

BUT I'M SERIOUS PORTMACQUARIE R8 No.3 (2000m) 3rd - $2.20

CANADIAN TWILIGHT DOOMBEN R7 No.4 (1350m) Unplaced

DRAGON BOAT MOONEEVALLEY R4 No.2 (1600m) Unplaced

PALATINE HILL MOONEEVALLEY R5 No.8 (1533m) 4th

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (06/10/05)

2005-10-06T14:18:00.000+11:00

PICARO GOULBURN R3 No.1 (1200m) 3rd

ROSE OF KINGS CANTERBURY R5 No.5 (1100m) 1st - $5.00 / $2.10

UTILITY BENDIGO R1 No.8 (1500m) 1st - $4.30 / $1.60

WHISKERED ROSE BENDIGO R4 No.13 (1300m) Unplaced

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (05/10/05)

2005-10-05T04:42:00.000+11:00

RIVERINE 1st - $2.00 / $1.20
WYONG Race 2 No 3 at 13:27
HAGER B&R/CROMPTON LIGHTING/REPELEC FILLIES (1200m)
Your comment: an unraced four-year-old by Flying Spur out of Grilse (USA) by Rahy (USA).

RUBINDA Unplaced
WYONG Race 6 No 7 at 15:48
HPM/BELDON/LEGRAND MAIDEN PLATE (1350m)
Your comment: The time for the trial was 51.6 (average for the day 51.72).

SIR COUP Scratched
CRANBOURNE Race 5 No 1 at 14:20
CARLTON DRAUGHT CLASS 1 HANDICAP (2025m)
Your comment: Is showing plenty of ability in Melb over unsuitable distances & track conditions. Natural improve & a rise in distance should have the fellow winning in Bris over the Carnival. The QLD Derby looks to be his main aim.

VALKYRIE DIVA Unplaced
CRANBOURNE Race 7 No 3 at 15:30
BARRY BOURKE SAAB CLASS 4 HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: will most likely prove a spring prospect.

FREE AT LAST Unplaced
CRANBOURNE Race 8 No 4 at 16:10
BROWNS SAWDUST & SHAVINGS CRANBOURNE CUP (2025m)
Your comment: This West Aussie stayer has been specifically aimed at the Melbourne Cup,

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (02/10/05)

2005-10-02T12:43:00.000+11:00

METEOR MASTER 1st - $3.90 / $2.20
BENALLA Race 2 No 7 at 13:00
VICTORIAN BOOKMAKERS' ASSOCIATION 3YO C&G M (1406m)
Your comment: raced wide and had no room from the 100m in a Maiden 1200m.

SPYCAM 2nd - $2.60
SALE Race 3 No 9 at 13:20
ROBERT WALLS SV 3YO MAIDEN PLATE (1013m)
Your comment: ran home strongly into 3rd in a Maiden 1108m at Moe on May 7.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (01/10/05) - Early Mail

2005-09-30T11:02:00.000+10:00

SYDNEY:

JET SPUR 2nd - $1.20
RANDWICK Race 1 No 1 at 12:10
DAVID JONES BRIAN CROWLEY STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Follow

ANJUNA Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 2 No 1 at 12:45
EMIRATES GIMCRACK STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: Most likely to debut in the Gimcrack Stakes and will be winning. Wherever she debuts make sure you're on.

PLAGIARIZE 4th
RANDWICK Race 2 No 8 at 12:45
EMIRATES GIMCRACK STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: is a lovely big filly. Looks all racehorse. Sat back off them and hit the line powerfully under a hold.

ONE IN A MILLION 2nd - $1.30
RANDWICK Race 3 No 5 at 13:25
MARRIOTT HOTELS AUSTRALIA ANGST STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Will win a good race or two or three this preparation.

PENDRAGON 2nd - $1.30
RANDWICK Race 4 No 1 at 14:05
THRIFTY SPRING CHAMPION STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: looked strong in his recent trial performance. It should be noted that at his first race start last preparation Pendragon finished an unlucky second in the Listed Illawarra 2YO Classic.

POWER OF DESTINY Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 4 No 2 at 14:05
THRIFTY SPRING CHAMPION STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Could be looking for ground this time in.

BEAU COVET Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 4 No 4 at 14:05
THRIFTY SPRING CHAMPION STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: rom the Bob Thomsen stable, so make sure you latch on to this quality 3yo in the spring. He's a rising star stayer.

MANTON Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 4 No 8 at 14:05
THRIFTY SPRING CHAMPION STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Regally bred colt from the Hawkes yard. Only had the one start as a two-year-old and looks to have returned in outstanding fashion at the trials. Look for him to step up to the plate this preparation.

ON THE MAP Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 4 No 9 at 14:05
THRIFTY SPRING CHAMPION STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: BJ: Travelling extremely well. Good chance in both cups. Cummings!

WILD IRIS 2nd - $1.60
RANDWICK Race 5 No 8 at 14:45
SEPPELT WINES CRAVEN PLATE (2000m)
Your comment: Guy Walter has her working strongly towards the C ups. Expect the Caulfield Cup to be her race and is currently around the 25/1 mark.

MAHTOUM Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 6 No 1 at 15:25
THE METROPOLITAN (2400m)
Your comment: This bloke continues to impress and could really figure in the Cups later in the year.

DESERT WAR 1st - $11.70 / $3.50
RANDWICK Race 7 No 1 at 16:05
BIGPOND RACING EPSOM HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: Desert War is very forward for this stage of his preparation and at this point is going to be a genuine first-up chance. Every time he's had a gallop this time in he's been very impressive.

OUTBACK PRINCE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 2 at 16:05
BIGPOND RACING EPSOM HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: Looks to have returned in fine fe ttle. Won a 800m trial at Warwick Farm and held together in doing it. He raced on the pace in the trial and went to the line strongly under a good hold.

DANNI MARTINE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 3 at 16:05
BIGPOND RACING EPSOM HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: A genuine chance in a race like the Epsom I'd suggest.

IKE'S DREAM Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 4 at 16:05
BIGPOND RACING EPSOM HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: Goes great fresh and could be the one to blow them out first-up in the Premiere on Saturday.

COLLATE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 10 at 16:05
BIGPOND RACING EPSOM HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: Found new level this run 1st up rating 109, a level he was always capable of. Did it comfortably, a 114 will happen this prep. That puts him in group class.

UTZON Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 11 at 16:05
BIGPOND RACING EPSOM HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: First time out this prep and looked strong when given an easy time in the trial. Lightly raced and has always promised to deliver. This might be the preparation that he does.

CINCINNATI GAL Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 15 at 16:05
BIGPOND RACING EPSOM HANDICAP (1600m)Your comment: got well back early in her trial but worked home strongly in the straight well within herself finishing third beaten 1.0 length and looked good.

FASHIONS AFIELD 1st - $4.20 / $1.50
RANDWICK Race 8 No 1 at 16:45
SYDNEY CITY LEXUS FLIGHT STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: She can go on with it now she is a 3YO.

MNEMOSYNE 3rd - $1.40
RANDWICK Race 8 No 2 at 16:45
SYDNEY CITY LEXUS FLIGHT STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: above average

CARRY ON CUTIE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 8 No 3 at 16:45
SYDNEY CITY LEXUS FLIGHT STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Looks to gave grown and strengthened up this time in. She'll train on.

BEAUTY WATCH 2nd - $3.50
RANDWICK Race 8 No 6 at 16:45
SYDNEY CITY LEXUS FLIGHT STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: To go on and win the VRC Oaks

BLACK INK 1st - $10.90 / $2.80
RANDWICK Race 9 No 14 at 17:25
SYDNEY SWANS SHORTS (1100m)
Your comment: Highly regarded by the stable. His latest win at Doomben 1110m on December 27 was a particularly bold effort, taking his record to 5 wins from 10 tries.

MELBOURNE:

PERFECTLY READY 2nd - $1.20
FLEMINGTON Race 2 No 2 at 12:25
CONCEPT SPORTS STAKES (1410m)
Your comment: Hopefully, we can get him up for the Manikato, that's the race I set him for. Unsure about races like the Caulfield Guineas at this stage, but that is in the back of my mind. He needs to prove himself beyond 1200 metres.

GONSKI 1st - $3.70 / $2.70
FLEMINGTON Race 2 No 5 at 12:25
CONCEPT SPORTS STAKES (1410m)
Your comment: i s working nicely in preparation for his 3yo racing, due to begin in September. This galloper oozes class. Only injury stymied his 2yo career.

ACTIVATION 1st - $3.10 / $1.50
FLEMINGTON Race 4 No 3 at 13:45
SEPP ELT FLEUR DE LYS HANDICAP (1720m)
Your comment: Follow

CAPE OTWAY Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 5 No 8 at 14:25
SCALZO FOOD INDUSTRIES HANDICAP (1800m)
Your comment: On Sunday, CAPE OTWAY shaped encouragingly for 5th in a 2YO Hdcp 1200m at Cranbourne; trainer David Brideoake should be able to grab a win with this one very soon.

EMPRESS LILY 2nd - $2.50
FLEMINGTON Race 6 No 13 at 15:05
BLAZER EDWARD MANIFOLD STAKES (1610m)
Your comment: Zabeel three-year-old filly from the Freedman camp. Expect her to come on in leaps and bounds this campaign.

CINQUE CENTO Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 8 at 15:45
JAYCO STAKES (1410m)
Your comment: She is a classy mare capable of sprinting well fresh

CANDY VALE Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 15 at 15:45
JAYCO STAKES (1410m)
Your comment: has been working along in fine fashion for some weeks now and is expected to strike winning form if she can strike reasonable track conditions.

PLASTERED Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 2 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Follow in everything in 2005

SIR DEX Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 3 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Last prep was the first time he'd been tested over a mile and a half and he came through it with flying colours. If he can have an incident free preparation he will make his presence felt around October and November.

LAD OF THE MANOR 2nd - $2.70
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 4 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: This lightly raced son of Zabeel has raced himself into serious Cox Plate contention.

CONFECTIONER Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 5 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)Your comment: Things haven't gone perfectly for the horse so far since then but David Hayes has a big opinion of him and a race like the Caulfield Cup looks perfect. He'll get away with a nice low weight in a race like that.

MAKYBE DIVA 1st - $2.50 / $1.50
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 6 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: The great mare struck top form with a tremendous wfa win at Flemington on March 15.

FIRST CHARTER Scratched
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 7 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Last raced in September 2004, finishing 3rd in the G1 Irish St Leger behind Vinnie Roe

COUNT RICARDO Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 10 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: 2005 Spring Special (2400 - 3200m)

DIZELLE Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 15 at 16:25
TURNBU LL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Had an easy time in her trial but looked good. Bound for the Cups and on what she did in the autumn how could you doubt her. Monitor her progress early in the Spring but if she stays in one piece she'll be ready when it counts.

SHE'S JUSTA TAD Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 16 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Improving Kiwi stayer

STELLA GRANDE Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 17 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: Could be a Group 1 smoky?

FREE AT LAST Scratched
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 19 at 16:25
TURNBULL STAKES (2000m)
Your comment: This West Aussie stayer has been specifically aimed at the Melbourne Cup, Whether she gets a start is as yet (October 20) unknown following her 5th placing in the Geelong Cup. We'll keep her in mind for a while.

VIRAGE DE FORTUNE Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 9 No 16 at 17:05
GILGAI STAKES (1200m )
Your comment: Star 3yo who blitzed them around the tight MV circuit on the weekend. Her 114, untested, is a natural 119 when she steps out against the older horses.

NEWTON Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 10 No 3 at 17:45
PETER ROWLAND AT FLEMINGTON HANDICAP (1410m)
Your comment: He's an import from the Aiden O'Brien stable. He was used as a galloping partner for Aiden's big guns for a couple of seasons. The Coolmore boys thought he was worth a chance down here. He's settled in well and he has ability.

BRISBANE:

POLKA QUEEN Unplaced
DOOMBEN Race 8 No 8 at 16:56
OCT 9 GTOB CRICKET DAY FILLIES AND MARES CL (1200m)
Your comment: Travelling well into the straight, Gillian Heinrich's 4yo matre had no luck securing a clear run when unplaced over 1200m at the Gold Coast on Saturday (May 14). Might arrive at long odds.

ADELAIDE:

MERLOT NOW Unplaced
VICTORIAPARK Race 7 No 5 at 16:45
LUCKY HORSESHOE STAKES (1450m)
Your comment: We noted this South Australian galloper turning in a splendid effort for 5th in the Victoria Hdcp at Caulfield on Easter Monday. One to note!

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (30/09/05)

2005-09-30T03:11:00.000+10:00

GREAT SANDY Unplaced
GEELONG Race 6 No 5 at 15:40
KEVIN PAISLEY FASHION EYEWEAR OPEN HANDICAP (1750m)
Your comment: raced out of her class and did well for 3rd at Morphettville on Monday (May 16). The 4yo mare is one to mark down for the future.

JOE DIRT 4th
ROCKHAMPTON Race 7 No 12 at 17:10
CAPRICORN COUNTDOWN ROCKY AMATEURS BRACELET (1200m)
Your comment: Very consistent in this neck of the woods, rates around this mark all the time, can keep winning.

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (29/09/05)

2005-09-28T19:15:00.000+10:00

DRAGON BOAT 3rd - $1.30
BENDIGO Race 5 No 1 at 15:12
MCKERN BUILDING PRODUCTS COUNTRY SHOWCASE M (1600m)
Your comment: We very much liked the run of DRAGON BOAT for 2nd in a Maiden 1100m; got into top gear in the final 75 and flashed home.

MISTER PEDANTIC 2nd - $1.60
BENDIGO Race 5 No 9 at 15:12
MCKERN BUILDING PRODUCTS COUNTRY SHOWCASE M (1600m)
Your comment: Sticka Special

ARTISAN 2nd - $1.30
BENDIGO Race 2 No 6 at 13:25
3BO FM 93.5 F & M MAIDEN PLATE (1400m)
Your comment: Sticka Special

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (28/09/05)

2005-09-28T05:05:00.000+10:00

BENTLEY BISCUIT 1st - $1.50 / $1.10
CANTERBURY Race 6 No 2 at 16:20
IEU YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK CUP (1200m)
Your comment: Follow

REVOLUTIONS Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 6 No 3 at 16:20
IEU YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK CUP (1200m)
Your comment: Follow in everything

KING OF SPIN 4th
EAGLEFARM Race 6 No 3 at 15:55
AMBASSADOR TRAVEL CLASS 4 HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Really caught the eye with a bold late effort in a Class 6 1200m at the Gold Coast on Saturday (May 14). Lightly-raced and shows promise.

MATRAS Scratched
MOONEEVALLEY Race 1 No 1 at 13:04
FRIENDS OF LIQUICA HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: Freedman said he was very pleased with Tick By's recent trial effort at Cranbourne, finishing second to the equally highly rated stablemate Matras

EMPRESS LILY Scratched
MOONEEVALLEY Race 2 No 2 at 13:39
FRH GROUP HANDICAP (1533m)
Your comment: Zabeel three-year-old filly from the Freedman camp. Expect her to come on in leaps and bounds this campaign.

MIDDLEMARCH 4th
MOONEEVALLEY Race 5 No 2 at 15:25
CITYLINK PLATE (2040m)
Your comment: A most promising galloper from the Michael Kent stable, he scored in bold style at his latest run an d looks like a readymade winner next time out.

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (25/09/05)

2005-09-23T19:53:00.000+10:00

CAPE OTWAY Unplaced
SANDOWNHILLSID Race 4 No 1 at 14:18
LORD DUDLEY SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: On Sunday, CAPE OTWAY shaped encouragingly for 5th in a 2YO Hdcp 1200m at Cranbourne; trainer David Brideoake should be able to grab a win with this one very soon.

STORM ALERT 3rd - $2.50
SANDOWNHILLSID Race 6 No 12 at 15:30
VICTORIA POLICE - BLUE RIBON CUP (1400m)
Your comment: She won't be in the Caulfield Cup after an entry mix-up but I was very happy with her first-up run in unsuitable conditions. She's an Oaks placegetter on a limited preparation. There is a good race in her this spring.

BENEDETTI Unplaced
SANDOWNHILLSID Race 6 No 17 at 15:30
VICTORIA POLICE - BLUE RIBON CUP (1400m)
Your comment: Having only his second raceday outing, this 3yo from the Tony Noonan stable scored an emphatic win over 1360m at Cheltenham Park SA on March 5. If connections place him astutely he can win again.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (24/09/05)

2005-09-23T19:44:00.000+10:00

SYDNEY:

PARATROOPERS 1st - $1.50 / $1.04
RANDWICK Race 3 No 1 at 13:20
HARDY AMIES STAN FOX STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Could be a serious player in the big 3YO events once the races get to a mile.

PRIMUS 2nd - $1.70
RANDWICK Race 3 No 3 at 13:20
HARDY AMIES STAN FOX STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: looked slick winning on debut over 1100m (Cl 3).

BLIZZARDLY 4th
RANDWICK Race 4 No 1 at 14:00
SYDNEY CITY LEXUS REGINALD ALLEN QUALITY HA (1400m)
Your comment: Looks to have grown and strengthened up and could be in for a prosperous spring.

OUTBACK PRINCE 3rd - $2.10
RANDWICK Race 5 No 4 at 14:40
GEORGE MAIN STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Looks to have returned in fine fettle. Won a 800m trial at Warwick Farm and held together in doing it. He raced on the pace in the trial and went to the line strongly under a good hold.

SHANIA DANE 2nd - $1.50
RANDWICK Race 5 No 6 at 14:40
GEORGE MAIN STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: This preparation will tell us a lot more about this mare with her stepping out into open company for the first time but if her trial is anything to go by she's back as good as ever.

BALLYBLEUE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 5 No 8 at 14:40
GEORGE MAIN STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Disappointed when last in work looked like she might bounce back this time with a good performance in her 800m trial. Was held together and ran on strongly.

CINCINNATI GAL Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 7 at 16:00
BILL RITCHIE HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: got well back early in her trial but worked home strongly in the straight well within herself finishing third beaten 1.0 length and looked good.

FOXY TYRA Scratched
RANDWICK Race 9 No 12 at 17:20
THE SEPPELT WINES NIVISON (1200m)
Your comment: was a tragedy beaten in the race won by Permissive. Has stepped up to F&M C6 company and can win again.

BRISBANE:

APPLEBY 3rd - $2.20
DOOMBEN Race 3 No 6 at 13:55
LYNDHURST STUD TWO METRO WINS-LAST YEAR HAN (1615m)
Your comment: The Ballina 7yo has now had 4 runs back from a spell and looks ready to score after a solid 4th, from 14th on the turn, over 1800m at Eagle Farm on February 19. Could be a midweek bet.

POWER HUNT Scratched
DOOMBEN Race 6 No 6 at 15:50
SARAH'S OF NEW FARM HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: A certainty beaten at Eagle Farm on Saturday, February 26, this Nth Qld galloper is well worth another chance.

KAS NEDIYM Unplaced
DOOMBEN Race 7 No 2 at 16:30
QRSE AON FILLIES AND MARES HANDICAP (1350m)
Your comment: was a brilliant winner of the Cleveland Bay 1200m at Townsville on Thursday and on that performance can win in Brisbane.

ADELAIDE:

MAJOR'S CREEK 3rd - $1.80
MORPHETTVILLE Race 3 No 1 at 13:42
MALAYSIA AIRLINES HANDICAP (1050m)
Your comment: South Australian punters should stick with MAJOR'S CREEK, unlucky when 2nd at Cheltenham on Saturday, Dec 4. The lightly-raced 4yo copped a bad check 500m out.

SEYMOUR:

UTILITY 2nd - $2.20
SEYMOUR Race 3 No 9 at 12:50
WEST COAST EAGLES MAIDEN PLATE (1309m)
Your comment: Failed on the rain-affected going at Caulfield on March 5 but was probably outclassed. Will win as soon as connections put him in the right class.

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (23/09/05)

2005-09-22T11:43:00.000+10:00

GREAT SWEEP Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 2 No 9 at 19:05
BOSE LIFESTYLE HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Graham Woolston has a smart type in this 4yo gelding. He ran well at Moonee Valley on July 31 and will break through soon in city company.

MEGADEAL 4th
MOONEEVALLEY Race 3 No 2 at 19:35
MITCHELL BILLIARDS HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Sticka Special

REWAAYA 1st - $1.60 / $1.30
MOONEEVALLEY Race 3 No 4 at 19:35
MITCHELL BILLIARDS HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Watch this guy, he might be better than all of them. Sat 4 and 5 wide from barrier 13 trying to lead, then took sit, challenged them in the straight and won by 7.2 lengths virtually untested. Potential group 1 horse.

RED DAZZLER 1st - $5.20 / $1.80
MOONEEVALLEY Race 5 No 3 at 20:35
LINK RECRUITMENT STUTT STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: "A colt I have a lot of time for. His debut win at Caulfield in the autumn was very good. He won a recent trial at Cranbourne in the wet. He is not wound up yet, he has talent. I think he is a smart horse."

MAYBE BETTER 3rd - $1.50
MOONEEVALLEY Race 5 No 4 at 20:35
LINK RECRUITMENT STUTT STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: impressive winning debut

EL SEGUNDO 1st -$2.30 / $1.40
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 10 at 21:05
TOYOTA AFL JRA CUP (2040m)
Your comment: is worth another chance or two after a bold and somewhat unlucky 2nd at Geelong Cl 1 1212m on Thursday.

GREAT SANDY Scratched
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 12 at 21:05
TOYOTA AFL JRA CUP (2040m)
Your comment: raced out of her class and did well for 3rd at Morphettville on Monday (May 16). The 4yo mare is one to mark down for the future.

MOCK 1st - $1.80 / $1.04
MOONEEVALLEY Race 7 No 6 at 21:35
GUESTS FURNITURE HIRE HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: was again impressive winning a Class 3 1615m.

BARSHA 2nd - $1.90
MOONEEVALLEY Race 8 No 8 at 22:05
VICBOOKMAKERS.COM.AU HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Made a most promising debut at Victoria Park on January 8 and looks like another top 2yo in the making for Tony McEvoy.

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (22/09/05)

2005-09-22T11:34:00.000+10:00

LOST WEEKEND 1st - $2.50 / $1.50
HAWKESBURY Race 1 No 10 at 12:55
HAWKESBURY ROTARY CLUBS 100 YEAR GATHERING (1200m)
Your comment: This is a serious unraced three-year-old from the Waterhouse camp. She has been to the trials three times now but must be close to a race.

RUBINDA 3rd - $1.10
HAWKESBURY Race 2 No 1 at 13:30
PANTHERS NORTH RICHMOND MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: The time for the trial was 51.6 (average for the day 51.72).

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (21/09/05)

2005-09-20T18:10:00.000+10:00

PALATINE HILL WERRIBEE R5 No.4 (1400m) 3rd - $2.10

WILD HERO WERRIBEE R7 No.8 (1100m) Unplaced

MONTOUX WERRIBEE R8 No.11 (1600m) Unplaced

ROSE OF KINGS ROSEHILL R3 No.6 (1200m) Unplaced

TRANQUIL BLUE EAGLEFARM R7 No.5 (1200m) 2nd - $8.30

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (15/09/05)

2005-09-14T12:46:00.000+10:00

HE'S CANNY NEWCASTLE R6 No.3 (1600m) Unplaced

MANTON NEWCASTLE R6 No.1 (1600m) 2nd - $1.30

UTILITY CRANBOURNE R1 No.7 (1200m) Scratched

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (14/09/05)

2005-09-14T12:45:00.000+10:00

CINCINNATI GAL NEWCASTLE R7 No.11 (1400m) 3rd - $5.50

COLLATE NEWCASTLE R7 No.9 (1400m) 1st - $3.00 / $1.50

GEOGRAPHICAL DOOMBEN R6 No.3 (2060m) Unplaced

MATRAS SANDOWNHILLSID R7 No.8 (1600m) Scratched

NEWTON SANDOWNHILLSID R6 No.1 (1400m) 3rd - $2.60

Phil's Best Bets for Tuesday (13/09/05)

2005-09-12T16:56:00.000+10:00

JOE DIRT 1st - $2.60 / $2.20
ROCKHAMPTON Race 3 No 6 at 14:05
XXXX LITE BITTER CLASS 6 PLATE (1200m)
Your comment: Very consistent in this neck of the woods, rates around this mark all the time, can keep winning.

FAIR BIANCA Unplaced
WANGARATTA Race 8 No 5 at 16:47
LANDMARK CLASS 2 HANDICAP (2028m)
Your comment: ran well, as she usually does, for 3rd at Bendigo 2400m on Friday; she is a handy stayer.

The Facts Don't Lie - Part II

2005-09-11T16:51:00.000+10:00

Ladies & Gentlemen,

Following on from last Thursday's Analysis - proving how hugely successful my selections actually are - I have included an update from the most recent Saturday racing (10/09/05).

And guess what - the profits just increased!!! But did you really doubt they would??

Latest Figures:

Total Bets = 95

Winners = 20, which gives a strike rate of just over 21%

Placings = 42, which gives a strike rate of just over 45%

Assuming $1 each way is bet at level stakes (but also remembering that using a smart staking plan can significantly improve returns!), the returns are as follows:

Win Outlay = $91; Win Return = $145.90; Profit = $50.90; ROI = 54% (what are interest rates at the moment 3% - and I'm returning 54%!)

Place Outlay = $95; Place Return = $95.90; Profit = 90cents.

That's 4 weeks of results now and 4 weeks of BIG profits!!!

Now ask yourself this question - how much money did you make from punting over the past 4 weeks?

Phil's Best Bets for Monday (12/09/05)

2005-09-09T19:25:00.000+10:00

GREAT SANDY 1st - $6.10 / $2.20
WARRNAMBOOL Race 7 No 6 at 15:45
WESTVIC CONTAINER HANDLING HANDICAP (1700m)
Your comment: raced out of her class and did well for 3rd at Morphettville on Monday (May 16). The 4yo mare is one to mark down for the future.

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (11/09/05)

2005-09-09T19:24:00.000+10:00

CHESTNUT KING Unplaced
MINDARIE-HALIDON Race 6 No 6 at 15:26
MINDARIE-HALIDON CUP (1800m)
Your comment: Throwing in one from left field here - this horse won an Open at Port Augusta by 8 lengths and ran time 0.2 seconds under the standard. First time on the dirt and obviously loved it. Follow again at the same.

BENEDETTI 2nd - $1.30
BENDIGO Race 8 No 8 at 15:34
RICHMOND SINNOTT & DELAHUNTY CLASS 6 HCP (1300m)
Your comment: Having only his second raceday outing, this 3yo from the Tony Noonan stable scored an emphatic win over 1360m at Cheltenham Park SA on March 5. If connections place him astutely he can win again.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (10/09/05) - Early Mail

2005-09-09T19:21:00.000+10:00

MELBOURNE:

VALKYRIE DIVA Unplaced but broke down
MOONEEVALLEY Race 2 No 11 at 12:45
CLEAN DOMAIN HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: will most likely prove a spring prospect.

MAYBE BETTER 1st - $3.80 / $1.90
MOONEEVALLEY Race 3 No 1 at 13:20
CENTRAL CLEANING SERVICES HANDICAP (1500m)
Your comment: impressive winning debut

MOCK 2nd - $1.60
MOONEEVALLEY Race 4 No 15 at 13:55
GOODYEAR TYRES HANDICAP (1500m)
Your comment: was again impressive winning a Class 3 1615m.

FREESTYLE Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 5 No 3 at 14:30
TBV CHAMPAGNE STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Shot to the front early, zipped clear for a comfortable 1100m win at Morphettville on January 15; in good hands and will win better races.

LAD OF THE MANOR 1st - $2.90 / $1.30
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 3 at 15:10
DATO` TAN CHI N NAM STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: This lightly raced son of Zabeel has raced himself into serious Cox Plate contention.

FIRST CHARTER Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 5 at 15:10
DATO` TAN CHIN NAM STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Last raced in September 2004, finishing 3rd in the G1 Irish St Leger behind Vinnie Roe

COUNT RICARDO Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 8 at 15:10
DATO` TAN CHIN NAM STAK ES (1600m)
Your comment: 2005 Spring Special (2400 - 3200m)

ACCUMULATE Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 9 at 15:10
DATO` TAN CHIN NAM STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Follow

EL SEGUNDO 4th
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 10 at 15:10
DATO` TAN CHIN NAM STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: is worth another chance or two after a bold and somewhat unlucky 2nd at Geelong Cl 1 1212m on Thursday.

MAKYBE DIVA 2nd - $1.30
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 11 at 15:10
DATO` TAN CHIN NAM STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Follow

SPARK OF LIFE 1st - $4.70 / $2.00 *EXACTA = $77.50
MOONEEVALLEY Race 7 No 1 at 15:50
CLEANEVENT MANIKATO STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: This is a classy sprinter looking for a less than firm track.

PERFECTLY READY 2nd - $4.20
MOONEEVALLEY Race 7 No 12 at 15:50
CLEANEVENT MANIKATO STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Hopefully, we can get him up for the Manikato, that's the race I set him for. Unsure about races like the Caulfield Guineas at this stage, but that is in the back of my mind. He needs to prove himself beyond 1200 metres.

STORM ALERT Unplaced
MOONEEVALLEY Race 8 No 14 at 16:30
ESSENDON NISSAN STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: She won't be in the Caulfield Cup after an entry mix-up but I was very happy with her first-up run in unsuitable conditions. She's an Oaks placegetter on a limited preparation. There is a good race in her this spring.

ARARAT:

CENTGEORGE Unplaced
ARARAT Race 1 No 1 at 11:58
SUPER VOBIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE (1310m)
Your comment: was ridden a bit too far forward and had little left in the final stages; might pop up at big odds.

RUBERIAN Unplaced
ARARAT Race 8 No 3 at 16:18
ST. KILDA RD. PARKVIEW HOTEL CLASS 3 HANDIC (1600m)
Your comment: ran a sound race to finish just behind the placegetters in a Cl 3 1430m and trainer Bruce Purcell has this one ready to score.

SYDNEY:

MI JUBILEE Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 3 at 15:30
APN OUTDOOR RESEARCH STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: This NZ Group One winning filly made her first Australian public appearance at the Rosehill trials on Tuesday and was pushed out to win an Open trial. She led all the way in the trial and did run good time.

ONE IN A MILLION 3rd - $1.40
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 7 at 15:30
APN OUTDOOR R ESEARCH STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Will win a good race or two or three this preparation.

BALLYBLEUE Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 9 at 15:30
APN OUTDOOR RESEARCH STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Disappointed when last in work looked like she might bounce back this time with a good performance in her 800m trial. Was held together and ran on strongly.

DESERT WAR Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 8 No 1 at 16:10
RYDGES PARRAMATTA THEO MARKS STAKES (1300m)
Your comment: Desert War is very forward for this stage of his preparation and at this point is going to be a genuine first-up chance. Every time he's had a gallop this time in he's been very impressive.

OUTBACK PRINCE 3rd - $3.40
ROSEHILL Race 8 No 3 at 16:10
RYDGES PARRAMATTA THEO MARKS STAKES (1300m)
Your comment: Looks to have returned in fine fettle. Won a 800m trial at Warwick Farm and held together in doing it. He raced on the pace in the trial and went to the line strongly under a good hold.

PARATROOPERS 1st - $3.40 / $1.50
ROSEHILL Race 8 No 8 at 16:10
RYDGES PARRAMATTA THEO MARKS STAKES (1300m)
Your comment: Could be a serious player in the big 3YO events once the races get to a mile.

BRISBANE:

KAS NEDIYM Unplaced
EAGLEFARM Race 7 No 2 at 16:21
QRSE SEPPELT WINES FILLIES AND MARES HANDIC (1200m)
Your comment: was a brilliant winner of the Cleveland Bay 1200m at Townsville on Thursday and on that performance can win in Brisbane.

APPLEBY 1st - $36.20 / $6.80
EAGLEFARM Race 8 No 10 at 17:01
QUEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS NO METRO WINS HA (1600m)
Your comment: The Ballina 7yo has now had 4 runs back from a spell and looks ready to score after a solid 4th, from 14th on the turn, over 1800m at Eagle Farm on February 19. Could be a midweek bet.

KEMBLA GRANGE:

RIVERINE Unplaced
KEMBLAGRANGE Race 2 No 3 at 13:25
RON SATTIN CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING F & (1200m)
Your comment: an unraced four-year-old by Flying Spur out of Grilse (USA) by Rahy (USA).

The Spy's A-League Tips for Round Three

2005-09-09T19:13:00.000+10:00

Here they are!!

ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE -
RESULT MELBOURNE 2.65 Loss

CNTRLCOAST VS NZ KNIGHTS -
RESULT CENTRAL COAST 1.63 Loss

PERTH VS QUEENSLAND -
RESULT PERTH 1.90

NEWCASTLE VS SYDNEY FC -
RESULT SYDNEY FC 1.75

Ticket Value $ 14.36

The facts don't lie!

2005-09-08T16:41:00.000+10:00

Hi Readers,

I've been receiving a lot of feedback recently about my selections, with people wondering if they really are the best in Australia.

The simple answer is YES - they are - the facts simply don't lie:

My published results are there on a daily basis for all to see - but to save you the leg work I have taken the liberty of collating the results of my selections over the last three Saturdays.

Total Bets = 71

Winners = 15, which gives a strike rate of just over 21%

Placings = 32, which gives a strike rate of just over 45%

Assuming $1 each way is bet at level stakes, the returns are as follows:

Win Outlay = $71; Win Return = $101.60; Win Profit = $30.60; ROI = 43%
(Interestingly the professional gamblers aim for a ROI of between 6% and 10%).

Place Outlay = $71; Place Return = $70.50; Place Loss = 50cents;

Well there you have it - undeniable proof that my selections outperform anyone else's in Australia - once again I ask the question - why are you wasting time doing your own form when you can take the short-cut and have me do all the work for you and then sit back and reap the rewards?? That's what a smart person would do - surely?

What about the performance of my mid-week bets - well look no further than the results for Thursday (08/09/05). I do believe all my selections showed a return and one of them may have even won and paid the skinny odds of about $27!!!! I don't remember reading anyone else tipping this $27 winner - do you?? That's why my selections are pure and simple - the best. The others talk the talk but I back mine up with the bottom line - profits!!!

Until next time - Happy Punting!

The Australian.

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (08/09/05)

2005-09-07T11:58:00.000+10:00

MONTOUX 3rd - $1.70
BALLARAT Race 1 No 12 at 12:12
SAVILLE HOTEL GROUP MAIDEN PLATE (1600m)
Your comment: Beaten a long way again after waeving a run from the tail of the field. Has ability & would not surprise me if he took out a big Melb 3yo event. Will appreciate Flem & 1400 of the Sires will be to his liking. Potential staying type.

GREAT SWEEP 1st - $26.60 / $8.10
BALLARAT Race 6 No 13 at 15:05
CBS FINANCIAL COUNTRY SHOWCASE CLASS 4 HAND (1200m)
Your comment: Graham Woolston has a smart type in this 4yo gelding. He ran well at Moonee Valley on July 31 and will break through soon in city company.

TRANQUIL BLUE 2nd - $3.00
IPSWICH Race 6 No 6 at 15:37
LYN PATON CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: is one to follow from a Cl 2 1200m at Ipswich; had no luck at all.

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (07/09/05)

2005-09-07T11:55:00.000+10:00

FAIR BIANCA
WERRIBEE Race 3 No 9 at 14:15
LAVERTON HANDICAP (2000m)
Your comment: ran well, as she usually does, for 3rd at Bendigo 2400 m on Friday; she is a handy stayer.

WILD HERO
WERRIBEE Race 4 No 8 at 14:50
MALTBY HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: We were most impressed by the win of this 3yo at M'ville 1050m on January 29. He was makinh his debut and came home with a powerful finale. Mark Minervini could have a big race winner with the son of Danzero.

GUNNA HAPPEN
CANTERBURY Race 4 No 9 at 15:05
WN BULL FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S HANDICAP (1250m)
Your comment: is one worth watching from the John O'Shea stable.

Phil's Best Bets for Monday (05/09/05)

2005-09-03T05:48:00.000+10:00

OTRAVEZ 4th
BAIRNSDALE Race 6 No 3 at 15:45
IAN ENNIS THE PROFESSIONALS CLASS 2 HANDICA (1600m)
Your comment: By Redoute's Choice and trained by Mick Price, this lightly raced mare is another who should win comfortably in town on a soft track like Sandown.

Phil's Best Bet for Sunday (04/09/05)

2005-09-03T05:46:00.000+10:00

DRAGON BOAT 2nd - $2.10
CRANBOURNE Race 4 No 3 at 14:00
JAYCO COUNTRY SHOWCASE MAIDEN PLATE (1400m)
Your comment: We very much liked the run of DRAGON BOAT for 2nd in a Maiden 1100m; got into top gear in the final 75 and flashed home.

Spy's A-League Tips - Round 2

2005-09-03T05:43:00.000+10:00

NZ KNIGHTS VS SYDNEYFC-RESULT LIVE FOX
SYDNEY FC 1.77 Winner

ADELAIDE VS QUEENSLAND-RESULT LIVE FOX
DRAW 3.25 Winner

CNTRLCOAST VS NEWCASTLE-RESULT LIVE FOX
CENTRAL COAST 1.85 Loser

MELBOURNE VS PERTH - RESULT LIVE FOX
DRAW 3.25 Winner

Value $34.58

Get on this week!

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (03/09/05) - Early Mail

2005-09-03T05:29:00.000+10:00

MELBOURNE:

MEGADEAL 2nd - $2.60
FLEMINGTON Race 1 No 4 at 11:50
PHAR LAP 75TH ANNIVERSARY (1100m)
Your comment: Sticka Special

RED DAZZLER Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 2 No 1 at 12:30
NORTHLAND PLATE (1400m)
Your comment: "A colt I have a lot of time for. His debut win at Caulfield in the autumn wa s very good. He won a recent trial at Cranbourne in the wet. He is not wound up yet, he has talent. I think he is a smart horse."

MOCK Scratched
FLEMINGTON Race 4 No 10 at 13:50
HENRY BUCK'S PLATE (1700m)
Your comment: was again impressive winning a Class 3 1615m.

TICK BY 1st - $3.10 / $1.60
FLEMINGTON Race 4 No 15 at 13:50
HENRY BUCK'S PLATE (1700m)
Your comment: One of Lee Freedman's many promising spring prospects. This filly hasn't raced since her quality third in the G1 Queensland Oak s (2400m) at only her fourth start - she won her previous three in restricted grade in Victoria.

ACTIVATION Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 5 N o 8 at 14:30
TCL ELECTRONICS STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Follow

WRITTEN TYCOON Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 6 No 6 at 15:10
ASCOT VALE STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Written Tycoon hasn't got serious at all yet but he's developed magnificently on his break. He only needs to find a length or so and he's going to be right there with the very best of them, and to look at his physique now, he'll find at least a length.

FASHIONS AFIELD Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 6 No 11 at 15:10
ASCOT VALE STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: She can go on with it now she is a 3YO.

PERLIN Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 4 at 15:50
NIVEA VISAGE CRAIGLEE STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Graeme Rogerson's 5yo has had his problems but showed just how good he is with a brilliant win first-up from a long break at Caulfield on Saturday (March 26). If he stays sound he can win b etter races.

FIRST CHARTER Scratched
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 5 at 15:50
NIVEA VISAGE CRAIGLEE STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Last raced in September 2004, finishing 3rd in the G1 Irish St Leger behind Vinnie Roe

CONFECTIONER 1st - $6.60 / $2.40
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 6 at 15:50
NIVEA VISAGE CRAIGLEE STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Things haven't gone perfectly for the horse so far since then but David Hayes has a big opinion of him and a race like the Caulfield Cup looks perfect. He'll get away with a nice low weight in a race like that.

STELLA GRANDE Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 10 at 15:50
NIVEA VISAGE CRAIGLEE STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Could be a Group 1 smoky?

FREE AT LAST 2nd - $5.10
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 12 at 15:50
NIVEA VISAGE CRAIGLEE STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: This West Aussie stayer has been specifically aimed at the Melbourne Cup, Whether she gets a start is as yet (October 20) unknown following her 5th placing in the Geelong Cup. We'll keep her in mind for a while.

HOLLOW BULLET Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 7 No 13 at 15:50
NIVEA VISAGE CRAIGLEE STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Follow in everything in 2005

COUNT RICARDO Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 1 at 16:30
BOBBIE LEWIS QUALITY (1200m)
Your comment: 2005 Spring Special (2400 - 3200m)

MERLOT NOW Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 8 No 9 at 16:30
BOBBIE LEWIS QUALITY (1200m)
Your comment: We noted this South Australian galloper turning in a splendid effort for 5th in the Victoria Hdcp at Caulfield on Easter Monday. One to note!

SHE'S JUSTA TAD Unplaced
FLEMINGTON Race 9 No 1 at 17:10
LET'S ELOPE STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Improving Kiwi stayer

BRISBANE:

POWER HUNT Unplaced
DOOMBEN Race 2 No 1 at 13:02
CITY PACIFIC FINANCE ONE METRO WIN HANDICAP (1350m)
Your comment: A certainty beaten at Eagle Farm on Saturday, February 26, this Nth Qld galloper is well worth another chance.

BLACK INK 3rd
DOOMBEN Race 4 No 1 at 14:22
GIANNIS RESTAURANT COLTS GELDINGS AND ENTI (1200m)
Your comment: Highly regarded by the stable. His latest win at Doomben 1110m on December 27 was a particularly bold effort, taking his record to 5 wins from 10 tries.

LACHLAN RIVER 1st - $3.10 / $1.90
DOOMBEN Race 6 No 1 at 15:41
QRSE TRAVELTRAIN HOLIDAYS HANDICAP (1630m)
Your comment: from the John Morrisey team, was an impressive Maiden 1200m winner at Eagle Farm on Dec 1 and it won't surprise to see the 3yo do better in stronger class.

SYDNEY:

FOXY TYRA 1st - $11.30 / $2.30
RANDWICK Race 3 No 4 at 12:50
COLLEEN ROBERTS HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: was a tragedy beaten in the race won by Permissive. Has stepped up to F&M C6 company and can win again.

DOMESDAY Scratched
RANDWICK Race 4 No 2 at 13:30
ROMAN CONSUL STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: I always got the impression he was a 2YO doing it on raw ability more than anything else. Now is his time and he could be the one to really step up to the plate this spring.

MNEMOSYNE 1st - $2.30 / $1.20
RANDWICK Race 5 No 2 at 14 :10
FURIOUS STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: above average

MI JUBILEE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 5 No 3 at 14:10
FURIOUS STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: This NZ Group One winning filly made her first Australian public appearance at the Rosehill trials on Tuesday and was pushed out to win an Open trial. She led all the way in the trial and did run good time.

BEAU COVET Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 6 No 1 at 14:50
MAYTAG MING DYNASTY QUALITY HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: rom the Bob Thomsen stable, so make sure you latch on to this quality 3yo in the spring. He's a rising star stayer.

HE'S CANNY Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 6 No 6 at 14:50
MAYTAG MING DYNASTY QUALITY HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Showed ability first start at Randwick back in March, has come back from a spell very well, confirming his great first start rating. Far too good for the maiden field at Newcastle, not fully tested, and can certainly go on.

MANTON 3rd - $1.30
RANDWICK Race 6 No 8 at 14:50
MAYTAG MING DYNASTY QUALITY HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Regally bred colt from the Hawkes yard. Only had the one start as a two-year-old and looks to have returned in outstanding fashion at the trials. Look for him to step up to the plate this preparation.

PRIMUS 1st - $3.50 / $1.50
RANDWICK Race 6 No 9 at 14:50
MAYTAG MING DYNASTY QUALITY HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: looked slick winning on debut over 1100m (Cl 3).

MAHTOUM Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 1 at 15:30
CHELMSFORD STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: This bloke continues to impress and could really figure in the Cups later in the year.

SIR DEX 2nd - $2.30
RANDWICK Race 7 No 2 at 15:30
CHELMSFORD STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Last prep was the first time he'd been tested over a mile and a half and he came through it with flying colours. If he can have an incident free preparation he will make his presence felt around October and November.

DIZELLE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 11 at 15:30
CHELMSFORD STAKES (1600m)
Your comment: Had an easy time in her trial but looked good. Bound for the Cups and on what she did in the autumn how could you doubt her. Monitor her progress early in the Spring but if she stays in one piece she'll be ready when it counts.

SHANIA DANE 1st - $6.30 / $2.00
RANDWICK Race 9 No 6 at 16:50
TRAMWAY HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: This preparation will tell us a lot more about this mare with her stepping out into open company for the first time but if her trial is anything to go by she's back as good as ever.

DANNI MARTINE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 9 No 1 at 16:50
TRAMWAY HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: A genuine chance in a race like the Epsom I'd suggest.

IKE'S DREAM Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 9 No 2 at 16:50
TRAMWAY HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: Goes great fresh.

UTZON 3rd - $3.40
RANDWICK Race 9 No 9 at 16:50
TRAMWAY HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: First time out this prep and looked strong when given an easy time in the trial. Lightly raced and has always promised to deliver. This might be the preparation that he does.

ADELAIDE:

MAJOR'S CREEK Scratched
MORPHETTVILLE Race 7 No 18 at 16:10
BAKER YOUNG STOCKBROKERS HCP (REGISTERED AS (1100m)
Your comment: South Australian punters should stick with MAJOR'S CREEK, unlucky when 2nd at Cheltenham on Saturday, Dec 4. The lightly-raced 4yo copped a bad check 500m out.

Phil's Best Bets for Tuesday (30/08/05)

2005-08-29T10:04:00.000+10:00

GONSKI - 4th, but did anyone see what happened to the horse - he was pushed onto the outside fence!!! Forget he even ran !!
WARWICKFARM Race 2 No 1 at 13:50
NARELLAN GARDENS HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: is working nicely in preparation for his 3yo racing, due to begin in September. This galloper oozes class. Only injury stymied his 2yo career.

ROSE OF KINGS 3rd - $1.40
WARWICKFARM Race 5 No 5 at 15:35
SMEATON GRANGE HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: was an impressive winner in a Cl 2 for fillies & mares over 1100m at Wyong on Tuesday and will be worth keeping under notice.

The Spy's Tips for The A-League

2005-08-26T11:45:00.000+10:00

Ladies and Gentlemen,

IPPM is pleased to announce the beginning of an exciting new addition to your punting success:

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome The Spy onboard. The Spy will be providing us on a weekly basis his thoughts on how to bet on the A-League but more importantly how to make money from the A-League!

Without revealing his identity (as I have promised to protect it), I can assure you that this man knows what he is talking about, he has managed to go deep under the covers of the A-League to bring us the inside word.

I will be following his tips and I would advise you to do the same, for in the words of The Spy -
" ... there is money to be made!!!"

NEWCASTLE v ADELAIDE
TAB Sportsbet: Newcastle $1.85 Draw $3.45 Adelaide $3.60
TIP: Draw Adelaide 1 - 0

PERTH v CENTRAL COAST
TAB Sportsbet: Perth $1.85 Draw $3.50 Central Coast $3.55
TIP: Central Coast Central Coast 1 - 0

QUEENSLAND v NEW ZEALAND
TAB Sportsbet: Queensland $1.60 Draw $3.70 NZ Knights $4.70
TIP: Queensland Queensland 2 - 0

SYDNEY v MELBOURNE
TAB Sportsbet: Sydney $1.65 Draw $3.60 Melbourne $4.50
TIP: Sydney 1 - 1 Draw

An all up will give you $32.33!

The Spy

Justin's AFL ALL-UP for the weekend

2005-08-26T11:41:00.000+10:00

Western Bulldogs - $1.15 Winner

Swannies - $1.22 Winner

Kangaroos - $1.20 Winner

Demons - $1.50 Winner

Crows - $2.20 Winner

This will provide a winning dividend of $5.55 for a $1 unit

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (28/08/05)

2005-08-26T09:21:00.000+10:00

MOCK 2nd - $1.50
WERRIBEE Race 7 No 1 at 15:30
WERRIBEE CUP 26TH OCTOBER CLASS 6 HANDICAP (1420m)
Your comment: was again impressive winning a Class 3 1615m.

EL SEGUNDO 1st - $4.30 / $1.20
WERRIBEE Race 7 No 5 at 15:30
WERRIBEE CUP 26TH OCTOBER CLASS 6 HANDICAP (1420m)
Your comment: is worth another chance or two after a bold and somewhat unlucky 2nd at Geelong Cl 1 1212m on Thursday.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (27/08/05) - Early Mail

2005-08-26T09:02:00.000+10:00

BRISBANE:

MESMERISING 2nd - $1.60
DOOMBEN Race 6 No 9 at 15:30
PHANTOM SCREENS FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 6 H (1350m)
Your comment: Bevan Laming has a smart type in MESMERISING. Follow.

SYDNEY:

SPARK OF LIFE 3rd - 1.30
ROSEHILL Race 6 No 1 at 15:00
AQUIPLAN CONCORDE STAKES (1100m)
Your comment: This classy sprinter will win if it does not get into a speed duel up front.

DESERT WAR Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 6 No 3 at 15:00
AQUIPLAN CONCORDE STAKES (1100m)
Your comment: Desert War is very forward for this stage of his preparation and at this point is going to be a genuine first-up chance. Every time he's had a gallop this time in he's been very impressive.

PARATROOPERS 1st - $4.70 / $1.90
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 1 at 15:40
TOOHEYS NEW GOLDEN ROSE (1400m)
Your comment: Could be a serious player in the big 3YO events once the races get to a mile.

RACING TO WIN 2nd - $2.00
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 2 at 15:40
TOOHEYS NEW GOLDEN ROSE (1400m)
Your comment: The sign of a good horse is one who continues to improve. Two recent horses who improved start after start as youngsters and went on to great things were Makybe Diva and Fields of Omagh.

POWER OF DESTINY Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 3 at 15:40
TOOHEYS NEW GOLDEN ROSE (1400m)
Your comment: Could be looking for ground this time in.

PENDRAGON 3rd - $1.90
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 7 at 15:40
TOOHEYS NEW GOLDEN ROSE (1400m)
Your comment: looked strong in his recent trial performance. It should be noted that at his first race start last preparation Pendragon finished an unlucky second in the Listed Illawarra 2YO Classic.

CARRY ON CUTIE Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 7 No 12 at 15:40
TOOHEYS NEW GOLDEN ROSE (1400m)
Your comment: Looks to gave grown and strengthened up this time in. She'll train on.

BALLYBLEUE Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 8 No 4 at 16:20
ALLIED EXPRESS SHERACO STAKES (1100m)
Your comment: Disappointed when last in work looked like she might bounce back this time with a good performance in her 800m trial. Was held together and ran on strongly.

BLIZZARDLY Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 8 No 10 at 16:20
ALLIED EXPRESS SHERACO STAKES (1100m)
Your comment: Looks to have grown and strengthened up and could be in for a prosperous spring.

COLLATE 1st - $3.30 / $1.70
ROSEHILL Race 9 No 2 at 17:00
SPECIAL OLYMPICS (1200m)
Your comment: Found a new level this run 1st up. Did it comfortably that puts him in Group class.

SOLOMON'S SEAL Unplaced
ROSEHILL Race 9 No 16 at 17:00
SPECIAL OLYMPICS (1200m)
Your comment: might be worth a ticket next time out. Tony Wildman has the 3yo in good shape.

MELBOURNE:

PALATINE HILL Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 3 No 7 at 13:26
KEN KING THOROUGHBREDS CUP (1600m)
Your comment: needs further than 2040m

BENEDETTI Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 4 No 7 at 14:01
JAYCO CUP (1100m)
Your comment: Having only his second raceday outing, this 3yo from the Tony Noonan stable scored an emphatic win over 1360m at Cheltenham Park SA on March 5. If connections place him astutely he can win again.

MAKYBE DIVA 1st - $7.40 / $2.90
CAULFIELD Race 5 No 7 at 14:41
MEMSIE STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: On the Cups Trail.

EMERALD JACK Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 7 No 5 at 16:01
D'URBAN QUALITY STAKES (1700m)
Your comment: Racing in great form. Keeps winning races.

GENERAL CONCLUSION Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 5 at 16:41
ASTORIA HONDA-MANTRACK CUP (1400m)
Your comment: very unlucky from the Moonee Valley card.

ACCUMULATE 3rd - $3.50
CAULFIELD Race 8 No 9 at 16:41
ASTORIA HONDA-MANTRACK CUP (1400m)
Your comment: Follow

GOLD COAST:

GEOGRAPHICAL 1st - $4.40
GOLDCOAST Race 7 No 2 at 17:04
SOUTHPORT RADIATORS CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1800m)
Your comment: Sticka Special

PERTH:

METALLIC STORM 1st - $2.00
BELMONT Race 1 No 2 at 12:15
GREEK DAY AT BELMONT PARK HANDICA P (1000m)
Your comment: This just turned 3yo filly is a star on the rise. Her 107 at Belmont last Wednesday was brilliant. She ran 0.8 of a second inside the standard and won by 8 lengths. Can measure up to the top grade.

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (26/08/05)

2005-08-25T11:03:00.000+10:00

CAPE OTWAY 2nd - $5.70
GEELONG R2 No.3 (1521m)

REWAAYA 1st - $1.90 / $1.40
GEELONG R3 No.6 (1221m)

BENEDETTI Scratched for Saturday!
GEELONG R6 No.11 (1221m)

GREAT SANDY Unplaced
GEELONG R8 No.1 (1421m)

MATRAS 1st - $1.60 / $1.30
GEELONG R8 No.8 (1421m)

PRINCE DANDE LION Unplaced
SEYMOUR R6 No.2 (2200m)

STREETEM Unplaced
SEYMOUR R6 No.8 (2200m)

Phil's Best Bets for Thursday (25/08/05)

2005-08-25T11:00:00.000+10:00

CHEEKIES Unplaced
HAWKESBURY R7 No.8 (1400m)

GREAT SWEEP Unplaced
BALLARAT R8 No.5 (1200m)

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (24/08/05)

2005-08-23T11:16:00.000+10:00

DRAGON BOAT 2nd - $1.90
BENDIGO Race 4 No 1 at 13:57
ASIA ON LATROBE MAIDEN PLATE (1100m)
Your comment: We very much liked the run of DRAGON BOAT for 2nd in a Maiden 1100m; got into top gear in the final 75 and flashed home.

Phil's Best Bet for Tuesday (23/08/05)

2005-08-23T11:07:00.000+10:00

PRIMUS 3rd - $1.50
CANTERBURY Race 7 No 2 at 16:45
MICHAEL HANSELL SIGNS HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: looked slick winning on debut over 1100m (Cl 3).

Phil's Best Bets for Sunday (21/08/05)

2005-08-19T19:40:00.000+10:00

STAT 4th
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 5 No 9 at 14:50
SHANNON HANDICAP (1500m)
Your comment: from the Bevan Laming team winning nicely over 1200m.

UNCLE SHAMOS 2nd - $1.80
SUNSHINECOAST Race 4 No 1 at 14:41
KAWANA COAST REALTY OPEN HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Looks like he's in great fettle for a return to racing. Won an 1100m barrier trial at Eagle Farm on Tuesday (May 17). Keep a close eye on this bloke. He's a 100/1 chance for the Stradbroke.

SAAYEB 4th
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 3 No 6 at 13:40
AMMON RA HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: ran another good race for a placing at Sandown Lakeside; only need s a slice of luck to score.

TAN TAT Unplaced
BAIRNSDALE Race 9 No 9 at 16:11
WHITERS STREET CRANES CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: caught the eye with a sound finale in a Class 2 over 1110m.

FAIR BIANCA Unplaced
STARNAUD Race 8 No 8 at 15:48
TOOHEYS NEW CLASS 4 HANDICAP (2000m)
Your comment: ran well, as she usually does, for 3rd at Bendigo 2400m on Friday; she is a handy stayer.

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (20/08/05)

2005-08-19T19:25:00.000+10:00

Please note that some comments have not been updated to reflect current data:

SYDNEY:

DOMESDAY 4th - Follow
RANDWICK Race 4 No 2 at 13:40
MARRIOTT UP AND COMING STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: I always got the impression he was a 2YO doing it on raw ability more than anything else. Now is his time and he could be the one to really step up to the plate this spring.

MAHTOUM Unplaced - obviously just a lead-up run for the Cups.
RANDWICK Race 6 No 2 at 15:00
WARWICK STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: This bloke continues to impress and could really figure in the Cups later in the year.

SIR DEX 1st - $27.20 / $4.20 * I supplied the Exacta which paid a whopping $227.80!!!!!!!!!!!
RANDWICK Race 6 No 3 at 15:00
WARWICK STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Last prep was the first time he'd been tested over a mile and a half and he came through it with flying colours. If he can have an incident free preparation he will make his presence felt around October and November.

DIZELLE 2nd - $1.60
RANDWICK Race 6 No 10 at 15:00
WARWICK STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Had an easy time in her trial but looked good. Bound for the Cups and on what she did in the autumn how could you doubt her. Monitor her progress early in the Spring but if she stays in one piece she'll be ready when it counts.

FASHIONS AFIELD 2nd - $1.80
RANDWICK Race 7 No 1 at 15:40
SYDNEY CITY LEXUS SILVER SHADOW STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: She can go on with it now she is a 3YO.

MI JUBILEE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 2 at 15:40
SYDNEY CITY LEXUS SILVER SHADOW STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: This NZ Group One winning filly made her first Australian public appearance at the Rosehill trials on Tuesday and was pushed out to win an Open trial. She led all the way in the trial and did run good time.

MNEMOSYNE 1st - $4.80 / $1.90
RANDWICK Rac e 7 No 6 at 15:40
SYDNEY CITY LEXUS SILVER SHADOW STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: above average

HEART STRINGS Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 7 No 14 at 15:40
SYDNEY CITY LEXUS SILVER SHADOW STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: was most unlucky at Randwick on March 30. McLachlan is likely to target the spring racing with her. An option is the QTC Sires Produce. Whatever you do, follow her!

BEAU COVET 1st - $8.50 / $2.20
RANDWICK Race 8 No 8 at 16:20
DAVID JONES HANDICAP (1300m)
Your comment: From the Bob Thomsen stable, so make sure you latch on to this quality 3yo in the spring. He's a rising star stayer.

DANNI MARTINE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 9 No 2 at 17:00
MCGRATH SHOW COUNTY QUALITY (1200m)
Your comment: A genuine chance in a race like the Epsom I'd suggest.

OUTBACK PRINCE Unplaced
RANDWICK Race 9 No 3 at 17:00
MCGRATH SHOW COUNTY QUALITY (1200m)
Your comment: Looks to have returned in fine fettle. Won a 800m trial at Warwick Farm and held together in doing it. He raced on the pace in the trial and went to the line strongly under a good hold.

ONE IN A MILLION 2nd - $1.80
RANDWICK Race 9 No 14 at 17:00
MCGRATH SHOW COUNTY QUALITY (1200m)
Your comment: This John O'Shea-trained 3yo filly scored in emphatic fashion at Canterbury on Jan 6 and looks just the type to string a few successes together.

MELBOURNE:

GENERAL CONCLUSION 1st - $3.10 / $1.70
CAULFIELD Race 2 No 6 at 12:51
WEARY DUNLOP RESEARCH FOUNDATION HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: very unlucky from the Moonee Valley card.

BENEDETTI Scratched
CAULFIELD Race 2 No 10 at 12:51
WEARY DUNLOP RESEARCH FOUNDATION HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Having only his second raceday outing, this 3yo from the Tony Noon an stable scored an emphatic win over 1360m at Cheltenham Park SA on March 5. If connections place him astutely he can win again.

MAYBE BETTER 2nd - $2.60
CAULFIELD Race 4 No 3 at 14:01
RSL VAIN STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: impressive winning debut

HOLLOW BULLET Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 14 at 15:21
J.J. LISTON STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Follow in everything in 2005

PERLIN Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 8 at 15:21
J.J. LISTON STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Graeme Rogerson's 5yo has had his problems but showed just how good he is with a brilliant win first-up from a long break at Caulfield on Saturday (March 26). If he stays sound he can win better races.

STELLA GRANDE Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 11 at 15:21
J.J. LISTON STAKES (1400m)
Your comment: Could be a Group 1 smokey?

BRISBANE:

PRINCE OF ASHES Unplaced
DOOMBEN Race 1 No 3 at 12:25
VISION GLOBA L SOLUTIONS ONE METRO WIN HANDI (1350m)
Your comment: ran a game race in the Ballina Cup 1310m and deserves a bet next time out.

SAHARA JAY Unplaced
DOOMBEN Race 5 No 8 at 14:50
TAILS AND VEILS HANDICAP (1110m)
Your comment: This galloper has huge potential and will be geared up for a winning summer campaign.

MASTERMIND 2nd - $1.80
DOOMBEN Race 7 No 2 at 16:10
QRSE DAL PONTE VIKINGS FUTSAL HANDICAP (1350m)
Your comment: Another from our Randwick man is MASTERMIND from the Bruce McLachlan stable.

LACHLAN RIVER 3rd - $2.30
DOOMBEN Race 7 No 1 at 16:10
QRSE DAL PONTE VIKINGS FUTSAL HANDICAP (1350m)
Your comment: from the John Morrisey team, was an impressive Maiden 1200m winner at Eagle Farm on Dec 1 and it won't surprise to see the 3yo do better in stronger class.

Phil's Friday Special's

2005-08-18T15:52:00.000+10:00

GARRICK Unplaced
IPSWICH Race 5 No 3 at 14:55
EVANS & EVANS POOLS 'SPLASH' COLTS AND GELD (1200m)
Your comment: there were eye-catching runs in a Maiden 1100m from GARRICK and MARCOOLA; look out for them in similar class.

TRANQUIL BLUE Unplaced
IPSWICH Race 6 No 3 at 15:30
BLUE STAR TOWING CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: is one to follow from a Cl 2 1200m at Ipswich; had no luck at all.

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (17/08/05)

2005-08-17T11:48:00.000+10:00

MANTON 1st - $2.60 / $1.60
WARWICKFARM Race 1 No 4 at 12:45
KOO KABURRA MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Regally bred colt from the Hawkes yard. Only had the one start as a two-year-old and looks to have returned in outstanding fashion at the trials. Look for him to step up to the plate this preparation.

GUNNA HAPPEN 3rd - $2.00
WARWICKFARM Race 1 No 11 at 12:45
KOOKABURRA MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: is one worth watching from the John O'Shea stable.

SNOWDEN 1st - $1.80 / $1.10
WARWICKFARM Race 6 No 5 at 15:42
LORIKEET HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: Another promising three-year-old colt from the Hawkes yard. He's a half to Snowland and Snippetson.

GREAT SWEEP Scratched
MOONEEVALLEY Race 6 No 15 at 15:25
RON DAVIS CARPETS HANDICAP (1000m)
Your comment: Graham Woolston has a smart type in this 4yo gelding. He ran well at Moonee Valley on July 31 and will break through soon in city company.

Phil's Best Bet for Monday (15/08/05)

2005-08-15T11:17:00.000+10:00

CAPE OTWAY 1st - $4.60 / $2.30
SALE Race 1 No 1 at 12:05
CAROMA FOWLER SV 3YO MAIDEN PLATE (1500m)
Your comment: On Sunday, CAPE OTWAY shaped encouragingly for 5th in a 2YO Hdcp 1200m at Cranbourne; trainer David Brideoake should be able to grab a win with this one very soon.

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (10/08/05)

2005-08-09T11:56:00.000+10:00

CINCINNATI GAL 1st - $5.30 / $2.20
CANTERBURY Race 8 No 7 at 16:22
SCHWEPPES HANDICAP (1250m)
Your comment: got well back early in her trial but worked home strongly in the straight well within herself finishing third beaten 1.0 length and looked good.

Phil's Best Bets for Tuesday (09/08/05)

2005-08-09T11:44:00.000+10:00

LULA Scratched
MOE Race 9 No 1 at 16:42
TURFSIDE WEDDING EXPO SUN 4TH SEPT F & M CL (1205m)
Your comment: On Tuesday (July 10), at Traralgon, LULA strolled home in a Cl 1 1100m and should be able to win again.

STAT 4th
MOE Race 6 No 4 at 14:57
HYLAND SPORTSWEAR CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1609m)
Your comment: from the Bevan Laming team winning nicely over 1200m.

Phil's Bets Bets for Sunday (07/08/05)

2005-08-05T09:47:00.000+10:00

PRINCE OF ASHES 2nd - $2.10
SUNSHINECOAST Race 7 No 13 at 16:15
BELLS TRANSPORT OPEN HANDICAP (1400m)
Your comment: ran a game race in the Ballina Cup 1310m and deserves a bet next time out.

Justin's AFL All-Up for the weekend

2005-08-05T09:37:00.000+10:00

Phil

Lets go for gold this week

Tipping 6 winners to give a pay of $6.20

ST KILDA 1.22 over Geelong - Injuries and playing badly WINNER!
ADELAIDE 1.19 over Melbourne who are GONSKY !!! WINNER!
FREMANTLE 1.19 over Richmond - Freo must win game for Finals footy WINNER!
KANGAROOS 1.45 over Collingwood - Too good last week to write off over Port and Tarrant is suspended for a week WINNER!
PORT ADELAIDE 1.62 over Carlton - Cant play as bad as last weeks final quarter fade out ??? Will belt Carlton if they Travel in the right frame of mind WINNER!
WEST COAST 1.53 over Western Bulldogs - Doggies are looking pretty good but WCE is the form team to beat LOST!

Leaving Sydney - Essedon match - too close to call

and Brisbane Hawthorn match alone - Brisbane inconsistent with a number of players out or being rested

Thanks
Justin

Phil's Best Bets for Saturday (06/08/05)

2005-08-05T09:34:00.000+10:00

WRITTEN TYCOON 2nd - $3.00
RANDWICK Race 6 No 2 at 14:55
SAN DOMENICO STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: Written Tycoon hasn't got serious at all yet but he's developed magnificently on his break. He only needs to find a length or so and he's going to be right there with the very best of them, and to look at his physique now, he'll find at least a length.

MNEMOSYNE Unplaced but badly missed the start - rallied well for 5th!
RANDWICK Race 6 No 11 at 14:55
SAN DOMENICO STAKES (1000m)
Your comment: above average

MASTERMIND 3rd - $1.60
EAGLEFARM Race 7 No 5 at 16:05
QRSE AVITT HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Another from our Randwick man is MASTERMIND from the Bruce McLachlan stable.

HOLLOW BULLET Unplaced
CAULFIELD Race 6 No 8 at 15:16
BLETCHINGLY STAKES (1200m)
Your comment: Follow in everything in 2005

Phil's Best Bets for Friday (05/08/05)

2005-08-05T08:43:00.000+10:00

APPLEBY Scratched
MACKAY Race 5 No 1 at 14:55
ROBERT PEEL JEWELLERS CLASS 5 HANDICAP (1050m)
Your comment: The Ballina 7yo has now had 4 runs back from a spell and looks ready to score after a solid 4th, from 14th on the turn, over 1800m at Eagle Farm on February 19. Could be a midweek bet.

RUBERIAN Failed to Finish
MORNINGTON Race 8 No 5 at 16:35
BARLOWORLD MOTOR CLASS 3 HANDICAP (2019m)
Your comment: ran a sound race to finish just behind the placegetters in a Cl 3 1430m and trainer Bruce Purcell has this one ready to score.

Phil's Best Bet for Thursday (04/08/05

2005-08-03T17:28:00.000+10:00

FAIR BIANCA Unplaced
GEELONG Race 7 No 6 at 15:24
ADAMS PRINT COUNTRY SHOWCASE CLASS 2 HANDIC (1700m)
Your comment: ran well, as she usually does, for 3rd at Bendigo 2400m on Friday; she is a handy stayer.

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (03/08/05)

2005-08-02T19:40:00.000+10:00

MONTOUX Unplaced
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 3 No 10 at 13:35
WHEATEAR SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Beaten a long way again after weaving a run from the tail of the field. Has ability & would not surprise me if he too out a big Melb 3yo event. Appreciates Flem & 1400 of the Sires will be to his liking. Potential staying type.

BUST UP Unplaced
SANDOWNLAKESID Race 7 No 2 at 16:02
A. R. BLACKWOOD HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: looked unlucky when finishing 4th in a Cl 6 1400m.

MISS RAINMAKER Scratched
CANTERBURY Race 2 No 3 at 13:20
CATHAY PACIFIC HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: has been working alongside the smart type Mosso at Rosehill and is well worth some thought when she steps out.

HEART STRINGS Unplaced
CANTERBURY Race 3 No 4 at 13:55
AUF HANDICAP (1100m)
Your comment: was most unlucky at Randwick on March 30. McLachlan is likely to target the spring racing with her. An option is the QTC Sires Produce. Whatever you do, follow her!

Phil's Best Bets for Wednesday (27/07/05)

2005-07-26T19:26:00.000+10:00

MASTERMIND 2nd - $1.40
EAGLEFARM Race 6 No 1 at 14:40
TAA 25 YEAR CLUB HANDICAP (1200m)
Your comment: Another from our Randwick man is MASTERMIND from the Bruce McLachlan stable.

Phil's Best Bets for Tuesday (26/07/05)

2005-07-26T07:22:00.000+10:00

STAT 1st - $9.00 / $2.60
KYNETON Race 10 No 9 at 16:30
WJ HYGIENE CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1450m)
Your comment: from the Bevan Laming team winning nicely over 1200m.

EASY RECEIPT Scratched
BALLINA Race 6 No 17 at 15:40
BALLINA BOWLING & RECREATION CLUB CLASS 1 H (1260m)
Your comment: from the Debbie Newham team won over 1100m in a good time

Justin's AFL All-Up of the Week

2005-07-22T16:53:00.000+10:00

Adelaide Crows - $1.91 Winner
West Coast - $1.91 Loss
Geelong - $1.20 Loss

Giving a total dividend of $4.37

Phil's Best Bets for Monday (25/07/05)

2005-07-22T16:52:00.000+10:00

COSTA'S HONOUR Unplaced
TATURA Race 7 No 6 at 15:15
TERMINUS HOTEL CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1600m)
Your comment: performed better than 6th placing in a Cl 2 1400m.