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Dec 23, 2022

Christmas The Racing League Owners

There’s no better way to enjoy the Christmas/New Year break than cheering home the horse you own in The Racing League. 

Greylander gave plenty of owners a massive thrill (and collect) in belting his rivals at Doomben on Wednesday. 

The racing schedule looks extremely busy over the festive season with a possible 7 runners across the three states from now till January 7. 

 

UPCOMING RUNNERS: 

  • The Big Goodbye, Dec 31 – Doomben 
  • Greylander, December 31 – Doomben?
  • Team Captain, January 1 – Flemington 
  • Luna Rocks, January 1 – Canterbury?
  • The Sherpa, January 3 – Muswellbrook 
  • Helluva Barty, January 7 – Gold Coast
  • Bellinger, January 7 – Sandown

 

Good luck to all Owners and now let’s check out the major chances of your TRL Trainers this Saturday.

 

GAI TO CELEBRATE THE JUBILEE

Gai has a really nice 2yo we are happy to stick with at Royal Randwick this Saturday. 

Platinum Jubilee (Race 1) is tight in the market at $2.70 but was a brilliant winner at its only start coming from back in the field for a big win. 

King Of Clubs (Race 6) should cross from barrier 13 and be hard to run down. 

BET: Platinum Jubilee – Win (Randwick R.1)

BET: King of Clubs – Each Way (Randwick R.6)

 

CAV WRAPPED WITH THE SHERPA

“The Sherpa was really sharp in winning his trial and I don’t think he needs another one, we will go straight to the races”, trainer Brett Cavanough said. 

On Saturday, Cav has a sneaky chance with Clifton Springs priced at $12. It has a horror barrier draw in 19 but will go back and can unleash a big finish. 

BET: Clifton Springs – Each Way (Randwick R.4)

 

CIARON IS NO SAINT 

Ciaron Maher loves a good time and knows how to celebrate a win, on Saturday he has many chances but we’ll concentrate on two. 

At Randwick, Saint Of Katowice (Race 9) has firmed from $9 to $6 in early markets. He won first-up at Sandown and has a good second-up record. 

At Moonee Valley, Fly Nice (Race 4) looks over the odds at $10. She’s a nice 3yo filly who has only won one race but the stable thought enough of her to take on Giga Kick.

BET: Saint Of Katowice – Each Way – (Randwick R.9)

BET: Fly Nice – Each Way (MV R.4)

 

HAYES EXCITED ABOUT BELLINGER

The mighty Bellinger may have finished second last start but trainer Ben Hayes thought it might have been his best run. 

At the Valley on Saturday, Cantolago (Race 1) has the benefit of having a run and looks like the extra distance will suit. 

BET: Cantolago  – Win (MV R.1)

 

MOODY’S FORBIDDEN CITY

It’s short in the market but Forbidden City (Race 2) looks to have a touch of class and has been well prepared by Peter Moody. 

She was a good second first-up and has a great second-up record. 

BET: Forbidden City – Win (MV R.2)

 

CUMANI TO GET SOME HOLIDAY MONEY

The Matt Cumani stable confirmed this week that Team Captain will contest the $200,000 Bagot over 2800m on New Year’s Day. 

Matt is on holidays but Sous Les Nuages (Race 8) may well help pay for the trip to South Africa. He is coming off a good second in Adelaide and will be whacking away. 

BET: Sous Les Nuages – Each Way (MV R.8)

 

GREYLANDER PUTS A SMILE ON GOLLAN’S FACE

“Greylander was brilliant on Wednesday and has come through the win well. There’s a couple of options going forward including the Vo Rogue which would be a tough option on December 31”, Tony Gollan said. 

We will keep you posted when Greylander is due to next step out. 

BET: Hidden Wealth –  Each Way (Doomben R.4)

BET: Palladas – Win (Doomben R.6)

 

IS MISS COOTA THE BEST 2YO IN QUEENSLAND 

Miss Coota is arguably the best 2yo in Queensland, if she can win against a hot field on Saturday there’ll be no arguing. 

Chris Munce has done a great job with her and although this is her toughest test by far, I’m happy to stick and bring on the Magic Millions. 

BET: Miss Coota – Win (Doomben R.5) 

 

O’DEA/HOYSTED SHOOTING FOR GOLD

Trainer Steve O’Dea reports that Helluva Barty is on track for a strong performance in the $250,000 Magic Millions Maiden on January 7. 

On Saturday, Shooting For Gold (Race 8) looks to be the best chance for the stable. He returned with a good second over 1,000m at Eagle Farm and has a great second-up record. 

BET: Shooting For Gold – Each Way (Doomben R.8)

 

We’ll be having a week off next week so from all of us at TRL, thanks for your support and may your Christmas be full of More Runners, More Winners and More Thrills.

 

TK

SANTA KEEPS ON GIVING FOR TRL OWNERS

Dec 23, 2022

Christmas The Racing League Owners

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.

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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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