In 1939 in Sydney, Ajax at 1-40, attempting 18 wins on the trot, was beaten in a 3 horse race.![]()
The jockey that day was a first cousin twice removed of our Jamie Spencer. Frank I think he was called!
In 1939 in Sydney, Ajax at 1-40, attempting 18 wins on the trot, was beaten in a 3 horse race.![]()
3.00 Brighton PORT LAIRGE. Goes well over this course and can see another win again today.
Well doneI think Simmanka 11/4 should prove a tough nut to crack in Galway's 5.35. She has ran into some nice types and the 3rd from her race LTO at Tippereary has come out and won since.
Bobailin, the joint fave is all but a winner as she was D/Q after bumping Dancing On Air significantly toward the finish at Gowran the last day but i feel Simmanka should prove a step above these lot.
I think Simmanka 11/4 should prove a tough nut to crack in Galway's 5.35. She has ran into some nice types and the 3rd from her race LTO at Tippereary has come out and won since.
Old boy DK Weld had a very poor Galway by his usual high standards but one who certainly looked mighty impressive was his maiden winner Almela who literally won by half the straight. As a result the young lady has been pitched into a Listed race on only her second start. It's questionable what she beat that day but she couldn't have done it easier. The opposition tomorrow don't appear to be anything much better than Listed class themselves so I think she will prove a bit better than them. This is a Group horse. Confident bet.
ALMELA 11/8 (B365) Galway 6.35
Even more nervous now.Having thought one the other day was a good thing, I'm a bit nervous about these well bred, easy winners stepped up in class. But I certainly wouldn't bet against her
Ireland to beat Georgia
Germany to beat Scotland
Double pays 6/5 - lump job
The jockey that day was a first cousin twice removed of our Jamie Spencer. Frank I think he was called!

A little close for comfort in both games but well done. Ireland dominated the 2nd half and got a nice goal after a good run down the left by Hendricks who squared for Walters. Ze Germans took care of the Scots too in what must have been an entertaining game for a neutral.