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THE FORECAST: WHEN WINTER IS SPRING (SORT OF)   Have a look at the weather forecast for the next week – in Melbourne anyway. it’s fair dinkum polar. If I see a couple penguins and some elk wandering down the street or some Jamaicans in a bobsled next week on a morning run, I won’t… Continue reading THE FORECAST: WHEN WINTER IS SPRING (SORT OF)

  Weekend Wrap Some horses to follow from this column delivered over the weekend. Star Performer of the week Belmont Race 1 – won by Jokers Grin. Date: 20/07/24 Race Overview – What I love about this race is the late sectionals and the style of the winner, Jokers Grin. Last 400m in 22.04 is… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Jokers Grin – Ben Clifton

THE FORECAST: BELIEVE!   There’s patience, and then there is absolute steadfast one-eyed unwavering belief.   I reckon the owners of BARAQIEL fit into the latter category when you think about how long they waited to see their horse get to the race track. Bought for $150,000 at the Magic Millions in January of 2020,… Continue reading THE FORECAST: BELIEVE!

  Weekend Wrap A bit of a lull before the good horses are back but still plenty of horses to follow from this weekend’s racing.   Star Performer of the week Caulfield Race 3 – won by Manolo Bling Date: 06/07/24 Race Overview – 2yo’s not normally my go but this race has rated really… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Show the Bling – Ben Clifton

THE FORECAST: GROUNDHOG DAY   What about Bill Murray. Consider the body of work he has produced over the journey.   Caddyshack. Ghostbusters. Lost In Translation. Stripes. The Life Aquatic. Kingpin. The man is a genius. 73-years old. Absolute genuine bloody American national treasure.   Don’t forget Groundhog Day. What a flick. Anyone who can… Continue reading THE FORECAST: THE GUESSING GAME

  Weekend Wrap There were a few promising horses running over the weekend. Some enhanced their reputation whilst others had their bubble burst.   Star Performer of the week Flemington Race 2 – won by Berkshire Breeze Date: 06/07/24 Race Overview – They went out at a strong tempo but came home well for the… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Ben Clifton

THE FORECAST: PHAAAAAAR OUT   Way back when I was in Year 11, I knew a girl named Nicole who was someone connected to a horse called Pharein.   I can’t exactly remember how Nicole was connected to Pharein, might have been through her boyfriend’s family or something like that, but I do remember that… Continue reading THE FORECAST: THE GUESSING GAME

Weekend Wrap There was a proven G1 star in action on the weekend and plenty of promising young horses to showcase.   Group 1 Racing – Tatts Tiara Eagle Farm Race 8 – Won by Bella Nipotina Date: 29/06/24 Race Overview – As you would expect in a Group 1 they went out at a… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Ben Clifton

THE FORECAST: THE GUESSING GAME   I’m a fan of Jane Bunn. It’s an art to deliver relatively banal – yet important – content with just the right intonation that keeps the viewer hooked, absorbed and intrigued, but without eliciting any emotion at all other than a want to hang on and endure for a… Continue reading THE FORECAST: THE GUESSING GAME

 The Weekend Wrap There was no Group 1 racing over the weekend but lets have a look back at some of the best performances. Morphettville Race 2 – Won by Riche D’Amour. Date: 22/06/24 Race Overview – They went out quick in this race but, more importantly, they also came home quick. Well inside standard with… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Ben Clifton