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SteelKrtan 02-05-2007 04:57 PM

the Cat is Back on Sat
 
i reckon it'll have Damien Oliver on board & itll win easily

SteelKrtan 02-05-2007 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic_Idol
i reckon it'll have Damien Oliver on board & itll win easily

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6- MENERES BMW STAKES 1100 M
Of $100000 Of $100000. 1st $60000, 2nd $18000, 3rd $9000, 4th $4500, 5th $2500, 6th $2000, 7th $2000, 8th $2000. Starter Subsidy: $150 for non-prize earning runners. (LISTED). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 16+3 EM
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No Horse Trainer Rating
1 APACHE CAT Greg Eurell (107)
2 APPLE LODE Steve McKinnon (87)
3 BRILLIANT LAD Rick Hore-Lacy (92)
4 CREPE DE CHINE (NZ) Danny O'Brien (101)
5 DANERICH Peter G Moody (90)
6 DOLLYDEVA Andrew Gluyas (95)
7 ELECTRIC GENERAL David Hayes (98)
8 GOING SPENDING Kel Chapman (85)
9 ILLUSIONIST Peter Morgan (100.5)
10 POET'S VOICE John Moloney (96)
11 ROMILADA Shannon G Hope (97)
12 SATIN ROBES Lee Freedman (101)
13 STRAIGHT LEGS Jamie Edwards (102.5)
14 TERANGO David Balfour (84)
15 THE LANZ Arthur Pace (99)
16 ZIMSTAR John Salanitri

my miss storm cat 02-05-2007 06:49 PM

Oh thank you for the news!!!!!

I'm not familiar with most of these names to be honest. You think he'll win easily? great!

Good luck, Apaaaaaaache Cat!!!

SteelKrtan 02-08-2007 02:51 PM

The Fields
 
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7-4.10 C.F. ORR STAKES 1400 M
Of $302000 Of $300000 and $2000 trophy. 1st $180000 and trophy of $2000, 2nd $54000, 3rd $27000, 4th $13500, 5th $7500, 6th $6000, 7th $6000, 8th $6000. Standard Weight for Age. (GROUP 1). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 16+3 EM
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No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barr Wgt Pen RTG
1 TAWQEET (USA) David Hayes D Dunn 3 59 (114)
2 HONOR IN WAR (USA) Danny O'Brien S W Arnold 10 59 (108)
3 EL SEGUNDO (NZ) Colin Little D Oliver 4 59 (114)
4 CASUAL PASS Mathew Ellerton N Rawiller 6 59 (111)
5 NICONERO David Hayes B Rawiller 1 59 (110)
6 POMPEII RULER Mick Price C Newitt 9 59 (110)
7 GALLANT GURU Lee Freedman C Brown 7 59 (108)
8 MARASCO Fred Kersley G Childs 11 59 (104)
9 AQUA D'AMORE Gai Waterhouse S Baster 8 56.5 (109)
10 SEACHANGE (NZ) Ralph Manning M Rodd 5 56.5 (107)
11 MISS FINLAND David Hayes C Williams 2 53 (113)

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8-4.50 MENERES BMW STAKES 1100 M
Of $100000 Of $100000. 1st $60000, 2nd $18000, 3rd $9000, 4th $4500, 5th $2500, 6th $2000, 7th $2000, 8th $2000. (LISTED). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 16+3 EM
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No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barr Wgt Pen RTG
1 APACHE CAT Greg Eurell D Oliver 10 61 (107)
2 STRAIGHT LEGS Jamie Edwards N Rawiller 6 57.5 (102.5)
3 THE LANZ Arthur Pace D Gauci 7 55 (99)
4 ELECTRIC GENERAL David Hayes C Williams 8 54.5 (98)
5 CREPE DE CHINE (NZ) Danny O'Brien G Boss 9 54 (101)
6 POET'S VOICE John Moloney M Rodd 3 54 (96)
7 ROMILADA Shannon G Hope B Shinn 11 54 (97)
8 SATIN ROBES Lee Freedman C Brown 1 53.5 (101)
9 ZIMSTAR John Salanitri A Darmanin 2 53 (92)
10 DANERICH Peter G Moody L Nolen 5 53 (90)
11 GOING SPENDING Kel Chapman D Dunn 4 53 (85)

my miss storm cat 02-10-2007 09:21 PM

YEA!!!!!:) :cool:

GOOD boy, Apache cat!

http://www.virtualformguide.com/cgi-...0apachecat.txt

SteelKrtan 02-11-2007 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat
YEA!!!!!:) :cool:

GOOD boy, Apache cat!

http://www.virtualformguide.com/cgi-...0apachecat.txt


Was laughing all the way to the bank with that one with el seg winning as well it was a fantastic days racing:D

Scurlogue Champ 02-11-2007 09:40 PM

Anyone gonna watch the Hobart Cup tonight?

I think Blutigeroo #2 will win easy with a leg in the air.

What do you fancy, Magic Idol?

Coach Pants 02-11-2007 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moodwalker
Anyone gonna watch the Hobart Cup tonight?

I think Blutigeroo #2 will win easy with a leg in the air.

What do you fancy, Magic Idol?

I played a 2-5-10 box in the strutt and put a wp on the 10

Scurlogue Champ 02-11-2007 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants
I played a 2-5-10 box in the strutt and put a wp on the 10


I played the deuce as well in the strutt.

thought hayes might just send her down and steal it

Coach Pants 02-11-2007 11:24 PM

I tried to find a horse to beat Blutigeroo...no luck.

I'll just put a win bet on him at the short price.

Scurlogue Champ 02-12-2007 12:18 AM

Glad you got on the Blutigeroo train.

I missed the exacta....

Can't believe I threw Rubijon out. The wide gate made me give him no chance.

Blutigeroo did good for me though. Good for him

my miss storm cat 02-12-2007 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic_Idol
Was laughing all the way to the bank with that one with el seg winning as well it was a fantastic days racing:D

Cheers!

Gotta love him! :cool:

SteelKrtan 02-12-2007 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moodwalker
Glad you got on the Blutigeroo train.

I missed the exacta....

Can't believe I threw Rubijon out. The wide gate made me give him no chance.

Blutigeroo did good for me though. Good for him

I had Blutigeroo & Feild hunter but never gave rubijon a thought.

SteelKrtan 02-19-2007 05:56 PM

The cat is back on sat will post acceptances when they come out on thursday:eek:

my miss storm cat 02-19-2007 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic_Idol
The cat is back on sat will post acceptances when they come out on thursday:eek:

Yea!!!!!

SteelKrtan 02-21-2007 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat
Yea!!!!!


8-4.35 MARTHA COVE CARLYON CUP 1400 M
Of $125500 Of $125000 and $500 trophy. 1st $75000 and trophy of $500, 2nd $22500, 3rd $11250, 4th $5625, 5th $3125, 6th $2500, 7th $2500, 8th $2500. For Four-Years-Old and Upwards. Set Weights plus Penalties. (GROUP 3). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 16+3 EM
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No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barr Wgt Pen RTG
1 APACHE CAT Greg Eurell G Boss 9 58 (108.5)
2 SPHENOPHYTA (NZ) Lee Freedman C Brown 10 58 (108)
3 SPINNEY John Hawkes B Shinn 11 58 (102)
4 LUCKY UNICORN Tony Vasil N Rawiller 6 57 (102)
5 WATCHYERBACK (NZ) Brent Gray J D Laking 5 57 (102.5)
6 EXALTED EGO Jim Smith D Dunn 4 57 (101)
7 SPIELMEISTER David Hayes C Williams 1 57 (100)
8 ARBITRATION John Wheeler M Rodd 2 56 (97)
9 RECAPITALIZE Mathew Ellerton C D Symons 3 55.5 (100)
10 REV EM UP (NZ) Kevin Corstens G Childs 8 55.5 (87)
11 BON HOFFA Wendy Kelly V Duric 7 55.5 (85)

Alot harder race with sphenophyta & spinney ,dont discount spielmaster even after that bad race last start:)

my miss storm cat 02-21-2007 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic_Idol
8-4.35 MARTHA COVE CARLYON CUP 1400 M
Of $125500 Of $125000 and $500 trophy. 1st $75000 and trophy of $500, 2nd $22500, 3rd $11250, 4th $5625, 5th $3125, 6th $2500, 7th $2500, 8th $2500. For Four-Years-Old and Upwards. Set Weights plus Penalties. (GROUP 3). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 16+3 EM
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No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barr Wgt Pen RTG
1 APACHE CAT Greg Eurell G Boss 9 58 (108.5)
2 SPHENOPHYTA (NZ) Lee Freedman C Brown 10 58 (108)
3 SPINNEY John Hawkes B Shinn 11 58 (102)
4 LUCKY UNICORN Tony Vasil N Rawiller 6 57 (102)
5 WATCHYERBACK (NZ) Brent Gray J D Laking 5 57 (102.5)
6 EXALTED EGO Jim Smith D Dunn 4 57 (101)
7 SPIELMEISTER David Hayes C Williams 1 57 (100)
8 ARBITRATION John Wheeler M Rodd 2 56 (97)
9 RECAPITALIZE Mathew Ellerton C D Symons 3 55.5 (100)
10 REV EM UP (NZ) Kevin Corstens G Childs 8 55.5 (87)
11 BON HOFFA Wendy Kelly V Duric 7 55.5 (85)

Alot harder race with sphenophyta & spinney ,dont discount spielmaster even after that bad race last start:)

Be still, my heart!

Good luck, pretty boy. :eek: :D :cool:

SteelKrtan 02-23-2007 11:51 PM

OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYEAHHHHH !!!!!!!

Did it easily def a way better horse this time in !!!!

Won by 4 Lengths EEAASSSY Money:D :D :D :D

my miss storm cat 02-24-2007 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic_Idol
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYEAHHHHH !!!!!!!

Did it easily def a way better horse this time in !!!!

Won by 4 Lengths EEAASSSY Money:

YEA!!!!! Thrilled!

I hope you thanked him for the gift. :D

What a good boy he is..... gotta love him.

http://www.virtualformguide.com/cgi-...4apachecat.txt

SteelKrtan 02-27-2007 06:13 PM

I need to win Lotto or can some one lend me 1,000,000 ?
 
:cool:

HOME » Lead Story » Apache Cat Half Sister At Inglis back to stallions home


Apache Cat Half Sister At Inglis
Submited On: 2/28/2007 Posted On: 2/28/2007
Author: Mike Hedge


A pair of black type victories by Apache Cat at Caulfield in the past month have focused the spotlight on his yearling half sister who will go under the hammer at next week’s Inglis Premier Sale in Melbourne
The Super VOBIS qualified filly offered by Lynden Park Stud is a half sister to four other winners, but Apache Cat is clearly the star.

Apache Cat

She is also the first foal from the mare Tennessee Blaze to be sold at public auction.
The filly is a daughter of Lynden Park's Danzig stallion Golden Snake, a four-time Group One winner who has made an encouraging start to his stud career in both hemispheres siring the Austrian Group One winner Cuba Candy and the local black type performer Antidotes from his first crops.
The Premier Sale also features a wide selection of yearlings by sire-of-the-moment Flying Spur.
The Arrowfield-based stallion has 16 yearlings on offer including a colt from the Sadler’s Wells mare Bineyah who is from the family of Seattle Dancer, Seattle Slew and the English classic winner Lomond.
Flying Spur also has a colt on offer out of Spring Beauty whose dam Beach Gown produced Rose Of Danehill; a filly from the family of New Zealand Horse of the Year Xcellent and a colt from Love A Party who is a three-quarter sister to Let’s Elope.
The wins of Sleek Chassis in the Blue Diamond and Shaft in the Silver Slipper last weekend propelled Flying Spur to the head of the Australian Two-Year-Old Sires’ Table.
Flying Spur is also a close second to his close relation Encosta de Lago on the Leading Sires’ Table.

my miss storm cat 03-04-2007 04:23 PM

So did you buy her?????

Hope so! :cool:

magic_idol 03-04-2007 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat
So did you buy her?????

Hope so! :cool:

Greg ( who trains the cat ) bought it for $85,000 wow they musnt have liked it, still $50,000 more than i had :(

my miss storm cat 03-05-2007 12:42 AM

Ha ha, well nice that someone good got her!

Does she look anything like her spectacular brother?

my miss storm cat 03-05-2007 09:45 PM

Sorry for going off topic but wanted to ask you two if there's late news.....

Poor thing.....

http://www.virtualformguide.com/cgi-...nehilllame.txt


Danehill Smile Lame After Trial Drama
Please be advised that Golden Slipper aspirant Danehill Smile was pulled up by her rider in a Randwick barrier trial this morning.

Danehill Smile went a short distance after jumping out of the barriers in Heat 11, whereby her jockey elected to pull her up.

Racing NSW Vets inspected the filly soon afterwards and found her to be acutely lame in the off-hind leg. Danehill Smile has since been sent to the Randwick Equine Centre.
Trainer Anthony Cummings has undertaken to inform RNSW Stewards of the results of a full examination of the two-year-old.
Racing NSW Media Release Published 06/03/07

magic_idol 03-05-2007 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat
Sorry for going off topic but wanted to ask you two if there's late news.....

Poor thing.....

http://www.virtualformguide.com/cgi-...nehilllame.txt


Danehill Smile Lame After Trial Drama
Please be advised that Golden Slipper aspirant Danehill Smile was pulled up by her rider in a Randwick barrier trial this morning.

Danehill Smile went a short distance after jumping out of the barriers in Heat 11, whereby her jockey elected to pull her up.

Racing NSW Vets inspected the filly soon afterwards and found her to be acutely lame in the off-hind leg. Danehill Smile has since been sent to the Randwick Equine Centre.
Trainer Anthony Cummings has undertaken to inform RNSW Stewards of the results of a full examination of the two-year-old.
Racing NSW Media Release Published 06/03/07

Danehill Smile - Stewards Update [06/03/2007]
Racing NSW have this afternoon relayed that Mr Anthony Cummings, trainer of Golden Slipper favourite Danehill Smile, has reported the filly, after being examined at Randwick Equine Centre today, has returned to normal in its action after exhibiting signs of 'tying up' as evidenced by a high muscle enzyme level in a blood count.Mr Cummings said Danehill Smile will continue its current campaign and the filly will be inspected by RNSW Stewards and Senior Official Veterinarian, Dr Craig Suann, on Thursday, 8th March.
Will let you know if i find anything prob will end up in the breeding barn sounds very much like a bowed tendon.

magic_idol 03-06-2007 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat
Ha ha, well nice that someone good got her!

Does she look anything like her spectacular brother?

sorry i took so long my wife says im spendin too much time on the puter so had to put in the house work to even it up;)

http://pcs.inglis.com.au/auctions/oc...=07mpy&lot=276


There is a pic of her as well cant say i like her neck looks to long but hell i wouldnt say no if it was offered to me;-)

my miss storm cat 03-06-2007 10:01 PM

Thanks for the answer(s).....

Okay, back to cleaning for you. :p

(Kidding).

magic_idol 03-12-2007 10:28 PM

5- BLAMEY STAKES1600 MOf $352000 Of $350000 and $2000 trophy. 1st $210000 and trophy of $2000, 2nd $63000, 3rd $31500, 4th $15750, 5th $8750, 6th $7000, 7th $7000, 8th $7000. For Three-Years-Old and Upwards. Set Weights plus Penalties. (GROUP 2). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 16+3 EM NoHorseTrainer Rating
1 APACHE CAT Greg Eurell(109)
2 AT THE OASIS Heath Conners (97)
3 BIANOMOUR Robbie Laing (88)
4 BON HOFFA Wendy Kelly (90)
5 COGNAC BAY Matthew Upton (80)
6 LUCKY UNICORN Tony Vasil (102)
7 MOLOTOV David Hayes (98)
8 RED DAZZLER Mick Price (109)
9 SEACHANGE (NZ) Ralph Manning (108)
10 SPHENOPHYTA (NZ) Lee Freedman (108)
11 SPINNEY John Hawkes (102)
12 TESTAFIABLE Peter G Moody (102)

jaripeo 03-12-2007 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic_idol
5- BLAMEY STAKES1600 MOf $352000 Of $350000 and $2000 trophy. 1st $210000 and trophy of $2000, 2nd $63000, 3rd $31500, 4th $15750, 5th $8750, 6th $7000, 7th $7000, 8th $7000. For Three-Years-Old and Upwards. Set Weights plus Penalties. (GROUP 2). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 16+3 EM NoHorseTrainer Rating
1 APACHE CAT Greg Eurell(109)
2 AT THE OASIS Heath Conners (97)
3 BIANOMOUR Robbie Laing (88)
4 BON HOFFA Wendy Kelly (90)
5 COGNAC BAY Matthew Upton (80)
6 LUCKY UNICORN Tony Vasil (102)
7 MOLOTOV David Hayes (98)
8 RED DAZZLER Mick Price (109)
9 SEACHANGE (NZ) Ralph Manning (108)
10 SPHENOPHYTA (NZ) Lee Freedman (108)
11 SPINNEY John Hawkes (102)
12 TESTAFIABLE Peter G Moody (102)

cAN YOU TELL ME,
WERE IS GOING TO BE THE RACE (COUNTRY,RACETRACK, ETC)

Scurlogue Champ 03-12-2007 11:45 PM

It will be at Sandown (transferred from Flemington due to construction) this Friday night in the U.S.

Saturday in Australia.

www.australianracing.com

my miss storm cat 03-13-2007 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic_idol
5- BLAMEY STAKES1600 MOf $352000 Of $350000 and $2000 trophy. 1st $210000 and trophy of $2000, 2nd $63000, 3rd $31500, 4th $15750, 5th $8750, 6th $7000, 7th $7000, 8th $7000. For Three-Years-Old and Upwards. Set Weights plus Penalties. (GROUP 2). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 16+3 EM NoHorseTrainer Rating
1 APACHE CAT Greg Eurell(109)
2 AT THE OASIS Heath Conners (97)
3 BIANOMOUR Robbie Laing (88)
4 BON HOFFA Wendy Kelly (90)
5 COGNAC BAY Matthew Upton (80)
6 LUCKY UNICORN Tony Vasil (102)
7 MOLOTOV David Hayes (98)
8 RED DAZZLER Mick Price (109)
9 SEACHANGE (NZ) Ralph Manning (108)
10 SPHENOPHYTA (NZ) Lee Freedman (108)
11 SPINNEY John Hawkes (102)
12 TESTAFIABLE Peter G Moody (102)

Oh thanks so much for posting this..... I wouldn't have known. Don't know what I'd do without you and Moodwalker.

YEA!!!!! :cool:

magic_idol 03-16-2007 07:05 PM

5-2.50 BLAMEY STAKES 1600 M Of $352000 Of $350000 and $2000 trophy. 1st $210000 and trophy of $2000, 2nd $63000, 3rd $31500, 4th $15750, 5th $8750, 6th $7000, 7th $7000, 8th $7000. For Three-Years-Old and Upwards. Set Weights plus Penalties. (GROUP 2). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 16+3 EM
No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barr WgtPen RTG
1 APACHE CAT Greg Eurell D Oliver 1 57.5 (109)
2 RED DAZZLER Mick Price Steven King 2 57.5 (109)
3 SPINNEY John Hawkes M Rodd 4 56.5 (102)
4 LUCKY UNICORN Tony Vasil S W Arnold 3 56 (102)
5 AT THE OASIS Heath Conners L T Coffey 6 55.5 (97)
6 MOLOTOV David Hayes D Dunn 7 54.5 (98)
7 COGNAC BAY Matthew Upton B Shinn 8 54.5 (80)
8 BON HOFFA Wendy Kelly V Duric 5 54.5 (90)


If you can get.50 cents for the win take it Dead Cert ,I wont be betting on it tho too short odds for me im going for something in sydney race 7
Beadman aboard:cool:

my miss storm cat 03-16-2007 07:22 PM

Good luck, pretty boy. :cool:

Scurlogue Champ 03-16-2007 09:21 PM

You think Molotov can get him today?

The Hayes stable said it was their best bet on Sky previews.

magic_idol 03-16-2007 10:06 PM

Would be the only threat but the cat won last start by 4 lengths cruizing away & with the totes only payin 50 cents the win & 10 the place the Tab dosnt think so:)

my miss storm cat 03-17-2007 12:26 AM

YEA!!! :)

Apache on to Sydney after Blamey win
Story By Jason Hickson

Saturday, 17 March 2007: Talented galloper Apache Cat brought up a winning hat-trick at Sandown today and will now target the Sydney autumn carnival.

The unusually-marked gelding, prepared by Greg Eurell, has raced below the top rung of races this campaign but has been a soft winner of all three.

After wins in the Memeres Stakes and Carlyon Cup he went into today’s Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) as an odds-on favourite.

After settling just off a very slow early pace, the tempo quickened as Lucky Unicorn overraced and was allowed to slide to join leader Red Dazzler.

That gave Damien Oliver and Apache Cat the perfect drop on his rivals, easing to the outside in the long straight before letting down strongly.

Bon Hoffa, who finished runner-up behind him last start, tried valiantly again but was no match for the favourite, finishing runner-up ahead of the fast finishing Molotov and Spinney.

Red Dazzler and Lucky Unicorn, who shared the lead around the turn, both dropped right out.

“He was a little agitated, a bit fresh after three weeks between runs,” Oliver said.

“He went keenly early but once there was some pace in the race he settled perfectly and then came into the race at the right time.

“It was a good win and I’d be very keen to stay with him.”

Apache Cat was a Group 1 winner of the Australian Guineas a year ago, then went to Sydney and won the Group 2 Phar Lap Stakes before failing in the Doncaster Handicap.

Eurell is adamant he’s a far more seasoned horse this time in and doesn’t have to lead, as he did in the Doncaster before knocking up.

“It gives you a bit more confidence he’s not so one dimensional now,” Eurell said.

“He’s on his way to Sydney now and will head up on the 29th before the George Ryder on the 30th, then the Doncaster nine days later.”

In the Doncaster, at Randwick on Monday April 9th, he has 56.5kg.
http://www.racingandsports.com.au/ra...asp?NID=101192

magic_idol 03-17-2007 06:34 PM

1 APACHE CAT 1.50 1.00
8 BON HOFFA 2.30
6 MOLOTOV 2.20

Cranbourne Tri codes today, How to lose money Real Quick with Gallops, Greyhounds,Trots all at the same race meet it's a fantastic day & is well supported by the melbournites:D

About 1 race per 7 mins goes off i think from memory:rolleyes:

magic_idol 03-17-2007 10:54 PM

Damien Oliver put his stamp of approval on new Doncaster Handicap favourite Apache Cat after an effortless win in yesterday's Blamey Stakes at Sandown.
Trainer Greg Eurell was keen for Oliver to commit to the Doncaster ride. A two-length win over Bon Hoffa ($12) in the Group 2 $352,000 Blamey Stakes (1600m) was enough for the champion jockey to take up the offer.
Apache Cat, who has 56.5kg in the $2.5 million Doncaster (1600m), firmed from $7 to $5.50 favouritism with bookmaker Michael Eskander after the win.
With his distinctive baldy face, Apache Cat ($1.45 fav) is a pin-up horse with racegoers.
The Lion Cavern gelding had an army of fans cheering him home yesterday as the one-out anchor for most quadrella punters, who invested $1,582,934 in response to Tabcorp cutting its commission. The "Fat Quaddie" paid $2137 for a $1 unit.
Apache Cat was inclined to over-race early but then settled and had his rivals covered early in the straight when Oliver eased him to the centre of the track.
"He was a little bit fresh, a bit toey. He hadn't raced for three weeks," Oliver said.
Apache Cat gave Oliver his third Blamey Stakes win as he won on Oliver Twist in 2000 and Gold Wells in 2004.
Apache Cat is already a Group 1 winner but seems to have returned to racing a more complete racehorse.
He has transformed from a specialist front-runner into a galloper capable of settling in a field.
"It's good to have another string to his bow," Eurell said.
Apache Cat has now won nine of his 20 starts and $1.4 million in stakes and has been touted by rival trainer David Hayes as an emerging star of Australian racing.
Eurell said Apache Cat would arrive in Sydney on Thursday week to prepare for Saturday week's Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) before tackling the Doncaster on April 9.

my miss storm cat 03-20-2007 10:07 PM

Maybe he's really going to try to visit Apache? :p

http://www.smh.com.au/news/horseraci...153064096.html

Dunbar 03-21-2007 09:42 AM

I love these quotes from the rider:

"He was a little bit fresh, a bit toey. He hadn't raced for three weeks," Oliver said.

“He was a little agitated, a bit fresh after three weeks between runs,” Oliver said.

Yeah, here in the US they really worry about 3 weeks being too long!

--Dunbar


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