IT’S A LETHAL WEEKEND

Sep 16, 2022

Legendary foes Nature Strip and Eduardo resume their epic battle this Saturday in the Shorts at Royal Randwick which is clearly a mini-Everest with 5 Everest contenders lining up. 

But for owners in the Vic Husslers it’s all about Lethal Thoughts in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude we trust on the way to a $3 million grand finale. 

More on Lethal Thoughts coming up and we’ll also check out the major chances from your other TRL trainers this Saturday. 

 

LETHAL READY 

Ciaron Maher and Dave Eustace have Lethal Thoughts primed to run a mighty race in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude. 

While 1400m is probably still short of his best, Lethal Thoughts will be wearing blinkers for the first time against a quality field of 3yo colts and geldings and has certainly taken good improvement from his effort in the Group 3 Up and Coming at Rosehill three weeks ago. 

The stable is happy with the way Lethal has worked in the blinkers and looks more comfortable the Melbourne way of going. Whatever he does on Saturday he’ll continue to improve. 

Also at Caulfield: 

Pride of Jenni (Race 3) has been backed from $8.50 to $7 she’ll relish the 1400m and was good in Cockram.

Smokin’ Romans (Race 6) has firmed from $10 to $8.50, is now third-up and many Husslers will remember him winning the Pakenham Cup with Team Captain an unlucky third. 

At Randwick, Turn On The Charm (Race 3) has been specked from $30 into $15, jumps up to 1600m which should suit and wasn’t far away after a slow start last run. 

BET: Lethal Thoughts – Each Way (Caul  Race 4)

BET: Pride of Jenni – Each Way (Caul Race 3)

BET: Smokin’ Romans – Each Way (Caul race 6)

BET: Turn On The Charm – Each Way (Randwick Race 3)

 

GAI & ADRIAN WITH PLENTY OF IMPACT

I was lucky enough to sneak out to Randwick on Tuesday to witness a strong barrier trial from Blue Thorpedo for Gai and Adrian, so she’ll have another trial before heading to the races. 

Silent Impact (Race 4) is at double-digit odds and a very good horse. The firmer the better for him and he won second-up last prep. 

Cross Talk (Race 5) has been ultra-consistent winning 2 of his last 3 starts. Barrier 5 is perfect and has plenty of class. 

North Star Lass (Race 6) is a really good filly, will make her own luck and be hard to get past.

BET: Silent Impact – Each Way (Randwick Race 4)

BET: Cross Talk  – Each Way (Randwick Race 5)

BET: North Star Lass- Each Way (Randwick Race 6)

 

HIS PRIDE AND JOY

Eduardo is a marvel. A 9yo gelding who certainly doesn’t know his age and relishes a fight with the world’s best sprinters including Nature Strip. 

The two greats clash again in the Shorts and I’m happy to stick with Eduardo who has the fitness edge after romping in at Randwick 3 weeks ago. 

Our micro-ownership cousins miRunners have Zoushack returning at Randwick so good luck. 

At Doomben, Not Another Reiby (Race 6) is $5.50 has been placed in all three starts this prep and can break through in this grade. 

BET:  Eduardo – Each Way (Randwick 8)

BET:  Not Another Reiby  – Each Way (Gold Coast Race 6)

 

MOODY A BOOGIE DANCER 

The Pete Moody stable is the hottest in town at the moment, the horses can’t stop winning. 

Boogie Dancer (Race 5) had 3 straight wins and was just behind the placegetters last start. It will enjoy the 1400m and has won track and distance. 

I Wish I Win (race 7) Kiwi who was backed off the map and delivered in spades at first Aussie start. Needs to make the Sir Rupert Clarke field but is capable of overcoming barrier 14. 

Chain Of Lightning (Race 8) has won 5 from 5 which is incredible and she was super strong at Flemington and no reason to switch. 

BET: Boogie Dancer – Each Way (Caul Race 5)

BET: I Wish I Win – Each Way (Caul Race 7)

BET: Chain Of Lightning – Win (Caul Race 8) 

 

GOLLAN HEADS TO THE GOLD COAST

There’s no racing in Brisbane this weekend with the Gold Coast having a standalone meeting for Pink Ribbon Day. 

Tony has three runners in Race 5 but I like Le Palmier. The tempo looks to be strong, Le Palmier won well at Doomben in a barrier trial in good time. 

BET: Le Palmier – Each Way (Gold Coast Race 5)

 

O’DEA/HOYSTED ON A ROLL

The O’Dea/Hoysted team are very happy with Helluva Barty after he jumped out on Tuesday at Eagle Farm. 

Better Get Set (Race 7) looks to be the stable’s best chance at the Gold Coast at odds. 

Barrier 3 is a plus, $8.50 is a nice price, he’s first-up and was placed first-up last prep behind Boomnova. 

BET: Better Get Set – Each Way (Gold Coast Race 7)

 

HEATHCOTE ALL SMILES

Rob Heathcote has every right to be all smiles at the moment, his stable on fire spearheaded by Rothfire with The Big Goodbye in pre-training. 

Sir Rocket (Race 8) was beaten as favourite last start but the track was Heavy. He’s much better on top of the ground and can win. 

BET: Sir Rocket – Win (Gold Coast Race 8)

 

Good luck and good punting. 

TK

IT’S A LETHAL WEEKEND

Sep 16, 2022

Cool Jakey was the King of Warwick Farm  on Wednesday and NSW Tycoons owners would like to package the Metropolitan track and just take it wherever Cool Jakey goes after he kept his undefeated record intact. 

It’s remarkable that ‘Jakey’, trained on track and stabled across the road with Joe Pride, is one of those athletes, albeit of the equine kind, who thrives on his home ground. 

He won on debut at Warwick Farm way back in February of 2023 and the love affair hasn’t ended, Cool Jakey has now won 4 from 4 at ‘The Farm’ and there’s plenty more wins in store for your son of Pierro.

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BOUNCE BACK FACTOR 

As Tycoons were made aware of, there’s a theory in racing that when a horse suffers from cardiac arrhythmia, “you must back it next start” and they win. 

And that was certainly the message after Cool Jakey suffered cardiac arrhythmia the previous start at Randwick, with Joe Pride telling Tycoons in the pre-race late mail, “Don’t worry about what happened last start, the horse is fine and he looks great,” how right Joe was with Cool Jakey leading all the way.

COOL JAKEY THE KING OF WARWICK FARM 050325

Cool Jakey battling to the line with Emmadella

Cool Jakey trainer Joe Pride, Brave Pride, Jockey Adam Hyeronimus and TK

Trainer Joe Pride and son Brave Pride, Jockey Adam Hyeronimus and TRL Rep TK

HIPPO FROM BARRIER TO BOX

Adam Hyeronimus was having his first sit on Cool Jakey and he rode him a treat. We joked before the race “just go to the front and improve your position” and that’s exactly what he did. 

“He jumped well and found a nice rhythm straight away, he had a nice time so I let him slide early into it at the 600metres so we did go a bit early. 

“He felt fantastic throughout the run and was doing it easily, so I did get a bit of a surprise how quickly he stopped. 

“So maybe I did go too early, but in saying that, maybe seven furlongs is his upper limit. On that effort he’ll be winning again” Jockey Adam Hyeronimus said.

JOE DELIGHTED

“That was good guys” trainer Joe Pride said, with a big smile to a large contingent of NSW Tycoons on Cool Jakey returning to scale. 

“Look it was nice to see him win on a track that wasn’t bottomless wet, it opens up a lot more opportunities for him. 

“In saying that if there was a 1400m for him in a fortnight on a Good track I would probably be reluctant to start him. We need to nurse him through it and the next month – six weeks isn’t going to be easy because it’s carnival time. 

Cool Jakey the king of Warwick Farm with NSW Tycoons

Cool Jakey in the winners circle with NSW Tycoons’ owners

WHATS NEXT – PACK YOUR BAGS

The Tycoons have been very patient with Cool Jakey and their patience has been rewarded. He is building a very nice career record which stands at only 13 starts for 5 wins and a minor placing and is now pushing the $200,000 in prize money. 

‘Jakey’ has initially pulled up well, but we all know that he is a delicate soul and has to be treated with kindness and Joe is reluctant to push him too hard too quickly. Which is fair enough. 

“We might even consider travelling him maybe to Melbourne or Brisbane for a wet track, we just need to look after him.

“He’s been a good horse for us, we will look after him and his best opportunities will come in the Winter,” Joe concluded. 

Congratulations to all NSW Tycoons and winning connections.

Go you good thing!

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