STATE OF ORIGIN

Jul 14, 2022

Congratulations to Queensland for the win on Wednesday night, but that’s not the only Origin battle of the week. 

For the first time, two of your TRL horses from rival states will clash at Eagle Farm with Hot Spring Gold representing the Rogues up against Penso A Lei from the NSW Tycoons. 

On Sunday we have the much-anticipated debut of Larrikin Rogue coming off a super impressive barrier trial. 

More on those horses plus a look at the major chances from our TRL trainers for this Saturday. 

 

MUNCE WILL DO ROGUES PROUD WITH HOT SPRING GOLD

Hot Spring Gold is on the quick back-up for the Qld Rogues after a plain effort on an unsuitable track at Doomben last Saturday.

Trainer Chris Munce reports “he has done well this week and will be much better on top of the ground at Eagle Farm. After drawing barrier 14 the big long straight at headquarters will also suit much better” Munce said. 

BET: Hot Spring Gold – Each Way (EF  Race 8)

PENSO NEEDS TO SHOW SOME FORM 

Sydney’s big wet has played havoc with Penso A Lei’s preparation. 

“After that Heavy track effort at Canterbury last week we now know for sure Penny needs to be on top of the ground so I’m sending her north to Eagle Farm to kick start the preparation” trainer Joe Pride said. 

Penny is a $34 chance with Sportsbet and while Joe would love to knock over the Rogues horse in Hot Spring Gold for Tycoons owners he will be happy to see her finishing off nicely. 

Joe has King Kapa (Race 9) in the last at Eagle Farm and it’s been specked in the early markets and will improve on top of the ground. 

BET: Penso a Lei – Place  (EF Race 8)

BET: King Kapa – Each Way (EF Rae 9)

CHRIS ANDERSON: SUPER IMPRESSED BY LARRIKIN ROGUE

Trainer Chris Anderson reports Larrikin Rogue is in tremendous order for his debut at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday in Race 1, 1000m Maiden. 

Larrikin Rogue is coming off a sizzling six-length barrier trial win last Friday and Chris reports “he came through his final gallop in great order and he looks to be a very nice horse going forward. Hope he can get to Stakes class, hope he can win a Group race” Anderson said.

Barrier 12 is never an advantage but it’s a good long run from the 1000m start onto the one bend at Caloundra.

BET: Larrikin Rogue – Win (Sunny Coast Race 1)

GOLLAN ISSUES A WARNING

Lethal Warning (Race 1) has been a little easy in betting, but after having no luck last start I’m more than happy to be on his back with Stephanie Thornton. 

Honey Pot (Race 5) can do plenty wrong but can gallop. She hasn’t missed a place this prep and the big stretches at Eagle Farm will suit. 

BET: Lethal Warning – Win (EF Race 1)

BET: Honey Pot – Each Way (EF Race 5)

MOODY HAS A STUCK OF CHANCES

The big wet is now starting to creep its way down to Melbourne, with Flemington currently rated a Heavy 8 with the Rail out 4metres. 

Pete Moody has three outstanding chances: 

Tapin’ Three (Race 1) is Black Caviar’s niece so clearly beautifully bred with two terrific jump-out wins to her credit. An unknown on the wet ground but fingers crossed she gets through it after being scratched last week. 

Oceana Blue (Race 2) was a late scratching last week on a Soft 7 so it’s hard to know if she goes round this week, but Jamie Kah has taken the ride and she looks to have plenty of ability. 

Daytona Bay (Race 8) he’s won two from three, Jamie Kah is onboard and he ran the fastest final 200 metres of the day at Caulfield. 

BET: Tapin’ Three  – Each Way (Flem Race 1) 

BET: Oceana Blue – Each Way (Flem Race 2) 

BET: Daytona Bay – Each Way (Flem Race 8)

CUMANI TO GO SUPER SONIC 

Matt Cumani delivered a cracking report on Team Captain during the week who’s progressing nicely building up to what we trust will climax in a Melbourne Cup run. 

Matt has a good chance at Flemington on Saturday in the form of Zousonic (Race 3) it’s a $5 chance on Sportsbet, is now getting up to 1600m, and did run the fastest final 200m of the day at Flemington last time out. 

BET: Zousonic – Each Way (Race 3)

EUSTACE & MAHER 

It’s the middle of a cold wet Winter but the Ciaron Maher/Dave Eustace machine rolls on, although winners were thin last Saturday.

At Flemington on Saturday, Mankayan (Race 7) is tight in the market at $4.40. He’s come back with two strong wins and loves a Heavy track. 

Pioneer River (Race 9) was great first-up and he has won twice at this track and trip. 

BET: Mankayan – Each Way (Flemington Race 7)

BET: Pioneer River – Each Way (Flemington Race 9) 

WATERHOUSE/BOTT KEEP ON WINNING

Another good week with Gai and Adrian winning the South Grafton Cup with Surf Dancer. 

At Rosehill, it’s another Heavy track with Vinnie’s Spirit (Race 1) is a 2yo colt that loves Soft going and has been backed from $5 to $3.40.

BET: Vinnie’s Spirit – Each Way (Rosehill Race 1)

 Good luck and good punting. 

TK

STATE OF ORIGIN

Jul 14, 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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