Matthew Howard of Mounting Yard Mail was back at Rosehill Gardens on the weekend and for those that follow on race day had an absolute fill up. Of the 9 races on Saturday 5 of his on top selections from the yard saluted with another 2 running second and arguably with better rides could have also won. For those that already haven’t I would suggest you like Mounting Yard Live’s Facebook page and follow on Twitter so that you can take advantage of Matthew’s expertise on race day.
Below is this week’s report which you can read Matthew’s thoughts on his Facebook page and Twitter each Saturday prior to each race to assist with finding some winners:
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| Rosehill Gardens: Australian Turf Club Saturday 17, June 2017 | ||
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| Race 1 – 11:25AM TAB HANDICAP (1350 METRES) | ||
| Horse | Comments | Finishing Position |
| HUALALAI | Great big strong bugger. Has improvement to come fitness wise and will improve on a firmer track. | 2nd |
| GAULOIS | Best moving animal here and conditions should suit. | 1st |
| BULL MARKET | Looks spot on today. Great in the coat, relaxed, moves well and cut out of the ground should be ok. | 6th |
| CONDOR | Looks reasonably fit first up however very anxious in the yard led by the clerk the whole time. | 3rd |
| ARRESTAR | Strong gelding, coat has improvement to come. Not the worst. | 5th |
| EMPEROR HARADA | Not fit. | 7th |
| GUIPURE | Needs to grow into her frame. Should make a nice 3 year old. | 4th |
| BIDWEE | Wont appreciate track conditions today, would be better on top of the ground and despite it being winter is getting quite warm in the yard. | 9th |
| MOMENTUM TO WIN | best of the roughies for me. Looks like a wet track type of horse to the eye. | 8th |
| Race 2 – 12:00PM AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB HANDICAP (1400 METRES) | ||
| Horse | Comments | Finishing Position |
| HIGH MIST | Cracking style of horse this with veins popping. Should race well. | 3rd |
| FARAWAY TOWN | best wet track type in the field. Looks very forward. | 4th |
| JUST DREAMING | Paraded probably 1 length better last start than today but holding condition reasonably well. | 1st |
| TEST THE WORLD (NZ) | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| ARBEITSAM | Not really a fan of this horse from a mounting yard perspective. Should get an easy lead. | 7th |
| SAMADOUBT | best this horse has ever looked. Not one that has caught my eye in the past but does so today. | 5th |
| UPTOWN LAD | has no wet track form however parades as if it should get through conditions. Mapped to go right back but another that parades best I’ve seen for some time. | 8th |
| WAYANKA | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| NONPAREIL | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| INSENSATA | Should appreciate cut out of the ground however I would prefer on a tighter turning track. | 2nd |
| TRAVANCORE (NZ) | Really not focusing in the yard today. | 6th |
| Race 3 – 12:35PM TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP (1500 METRES) | ||
| Horse | Comments | Finishing Position |
| FOREVER NEWYORK | looks like a Clydesdale. Carrying too much condition and needs a dry track. | 4th |
| ZAMEX | Looks cherry ripe today. Looks better than these. | 1st |
| THE FRICK | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| MISTER MARMALADE | Parading in good order here today. Fit and focused. | 7th |
| TRYING | Classic wet track type of horse who has been clipped so you can see its fit. | 10th |
| AL CUBANA | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| THUNDER ROAD | Back in trip here today so not sure of the thought process but despite 39 days between runs looks reasonably fit. | 6th |
| EVA JEAN | Others parading better. | 3rd |
| O’LORDY | would prefer this horse on top of the ground. | 2nd |
| MURRMAID | Fitness wise ok but really not walking well in the yard. | 8th |
| BIG DON | Big Don by Big Brown equals Big NO. | 9th |
| OUT OF THE NIGHT | Really patchy in the coat. Not for me. | 12th |
| STRADA PRINCE | Real wet track type however is getting quite warm in the yard. | 5th |
| Race 4 – 1:10PM PRO RATA ATC MEMBERSHIP ON SALE SPRINT (1200 METRES) | ||
| Horse | Comments | Finishing Position |
| PIONEERING | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| UPSCALE | Biggest improver in the yard has come on 4 lengths since last start. Next start will be at peak fitness. FOLLOW! | 3rd |
| NUDIERUDIE | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| MAGIC ALIBI | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| FEELIN THE LOVE (NZ) | Not carrying much condition now, coat looks well but trained off slightly from last start. | 5th |
| TEST THE WORLD (NZ) | Top selection here. Athletic filly that I thought will handle cut out of the ground today. | 1st |
| ALLEZ CHIVAL | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| FOREIGN AFFAIR | Up from Melbourne so don’t know much about it but parades very well here. Lovely loose walking mare. Wet track suits. | 2nd |
| ALL IN THE REFLEXS | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| NONPAREIL | Commands filly so you know she will get through the ground. Moves well today and looks focused. Should run well. | 4th |
| PLENTY TO LIKE | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| VALIDATE | Strong mare but not in my top selections. I think she needs firmer footing than she gets here today. | 6th |
| JUST STELLAR | What is this horse doing here? Popped up to see Vivid? | 7th |
| Race 5 – 1:45PM TAB REWARDS HANDICAP (1500 METRES) | ||
| Horse | Comments | Finishing Position |
| KELLYVILLE FLYER | I’ve seen this horse parade much better than today. | 9th |
| MOSS ‘N’ DALE (NZ) | Wanted to oppose this horse today but he does parade particularly well here. Conditions suit. | 2nd |
| SIGNPOSTED (IRE) | Looks much better in the coat today than last start but is still one run short of peak fitness. | 11th |
| LIAPARI (NZ) | Top selection from the mounting yard. Has been up a while now however is holding condition very well. No knocks. | 1st |
| VASSAL (GB) | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| COUNT OF LIMONADE (IRE) | Not walking well at all today. | 13th |
| LOUIE SEA KAY | Not a wet track type and displays one key behavioral negative. | 8th |
| OUR BOY NICHOLAS | Fat. | 12th |
| MAGICAL STANCE | Fat. | 4th |
| OBSIDIAN (USA) | got time for this horse, looks reasonably forward however coat is not ready yet. | 5th |
| EGYPTIAN RULER | Fat. | 6th |
| KINGSGUARD (NZ) | Has improved 3 lengths between runs but still half a run short of peak fitness. | 10th |
| ASHKANND (FR) | Getting very warm in the yard, no. | 7th |
| REIBY THE RED | I keep getting suckered into this horse, walks like a panther. Hard to catch. | 3rd |
| Race 6 – 2:25PM KENSEI HANDICAP (2000 METRES) | ||
| Horse | Comments | Finishing Position |
| DESTINY’S KISS | Big weight to carry for a horse that isn’t that big. Not for me. | 7th |
| MIGHTY LUCKY | Still carrying condition. Needs this run. | 4th |
| SINGING (FR) | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| TUCANCHOO (NZ) | Wanted to like this horse in the yard but again very plain in the yard. | 2nd |
| FOREIGN PRINCE (NZ) | First time this horse has looked fit this prep and coat is much better. | 9th |
| SUPPLY AND DEMAND | Top selection here again. Really like how this horse has paraded last two starts. Used to get warm, now looks very relaxed. Coat in great order. | 1st |
| ALEGRIA | Was plain last start, parading much better today. Great mover. | 8th |
| IGGI POP (NZ) | Still fat. | 10th |
| ARALDO JUNIOR (GER) | Looks like a hose that would prefer a drier track. | 5th |
| MONTAUK | Good order today. Coat looks great, fit and focused. | 3rd |
| SO WILLIE | Holding condition well. | 6th |
| SULTAN OF SWING (NZ) | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| Race 7 – 3:05PM SCHWEPPES HANDICAP (1100 METRES) | ||
| Horse | Comments | Finishing Position |
| PRINCEFAMOUS (NZ) | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| ZIN ZAN EDDIE | Needs to get on the treadmill, still fat. | 6th |
| BADAJOZ | Looks ready to race here. In great order. Great loose walking commands gelding. | 2nd |
| PIONEERING | Looks reasonably forward for a Waller runner however has improvement to come in the coat which is still quite patchy. | 4th |
| SECRET TRAIL | Looks really healthy in the coat today. Great moving Denman mare, should run well. | 7th |
| UPSCALE | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| LAST WITNESS | needs the run, not wound up for this. | 9th |
| SIR PLUSH (NZ) | has returned in good order. Moving well, 90% fit. | 1st |
| NUDIERUDIE | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| FRANCESCO | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| FICKLE FOLLY | I’ll let this one go through to the keeper. Looks unders. | 3rd |
| MAGIC ALIBI | Needs a couple of runs. Fat. | 5th |
| ZARA BAY | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| RAIDO | Looks well in the coat but not moving that well today. | 8th |
| Race 8 – 3:45PM #THERACES HANDICAP (1800 METRES) | ||
| Horse | Comments | Finishing Position |
| MULTIFACETS (NZ) | Looks thin. | 5th |
| NOUMEA (IRE) | Nice horse this, not screwed down yet but interested to see how it runs. | 9th |
| BRING LUCK | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| DEVIL HAWK | Still parading very poorly. | 7tth |
| SPRINGBOK FLYER (GB) | Has to get rid of that belly first. Needs this run. | 4th |
| KING’S OFFICER | Not really a mounting yard horse as it also looks patchy in the coat and gets warm. Today is no different. | 6th |
| CARZOFF (FR) | Very fit and wet track should be ok however is getting warm in the yard. Has been on toes the whole time. | 2nd |
| SPEED HERO | Looks like a 1400 to miler to my eye. May struggle to get the distance. | 3rd |
| GAMBLER’S BLUES | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| MORE THAN FABULOUS | I have time for this horse. Gets the sting out today. Focused and healthy. | 8th |
| BROGUE (NZ) | Looks fit, however not focusing in the yard. Mind is elsewhere. | 10th |
| COLLATERAL | Top selection here from the yard. A very healthy horse this, looks spot on in condition and focusing well in the yard. | 1st |
| OAKFIELD MIDNIGHT | Looks outclassed here. | 11th |
| THAAD | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| AVROSON | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| LAST TRY WINS | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| EGYPTIAN RULER | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| Race 9 – 4:25PM TAB.COM.AU HANDICAP (1350 METRES) | ||
| Horse | Comments | Finishing Position |
| WILD ‘N’ FAMOUS (NZ) | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| INVINCIBLE KNIGHT | Has improved 2 lengths between runs. Close to peak fitness now. | 1st |
| RAIJINZ | He is a hard horse to find this gelding. I’ve fallen into him a few times as he usually parades pretty well but runs below his looks. Looks well again here | 14th |
| DARCI’S AFFAIR (NZ) | Couple runs short of | 4th |
| STAR WARS (NZ) | Biggest horse to parade all day. Wont like these wet wintery conditions | 11th |
| PICK ME UP | Really nice horse this. Has come on nicely since his first up run. Tricky map to deal with | 2nd |
| DREAM LANE | Should be ok today with sting out conditions. Relaxed and focused in the yard | 10th |
| CELTIC TIGER (NZ) | Parading poorly here. Behavioral issues and coat not there | 15th |
| KISEKI DANE | Holding condition ok deep into his prep however I have others parading better | 7th |
| LAY DOWN THE LAW | Not the worst at odds. Looks a real wet track type from the yard | 12th |
| HELENSBURGH HAM | Looks completely outclassed here | 16th |
| OSCAR’S CHOICE | Better suited in the provincials | 9th |
| RADICAL IMPACT | Looks more of a tight turning track type of horse. | 13th |
| PAKAYA PRINCE | is a big tall bugger is hard fit will be forward and looks like it will appreciate the sting out. Top selection | 3rd |
| TATOOSH | Still needs this run and coat has a lot of improvement to come | 8th |
| SNAPPY ONE | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| ROLSTON | SCRATCHED | SCRATCHED |
| FRANCESCO | Returned in good order, prefer it over a mile | 5th |
| ALL IN THE REFLEXS | Fit and moving well in the yard | 6th |
| HORSE TO FOLLOW | UPSCALE – Should win next start. Will be spot on fitness wise, hopefully finds a drier track |