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Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 18 Jul 2021 04:58
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So will his win in the Group 1 Temlee from Box 5 I read.
Paul Dicks Australia (Verified User) Posts 10281 Dogs 120 / Races 252 18 Jul 2021 10:36
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But that cloud of doubt over his positives will loom larger still unfortunately. I think breaking a few soft Track Records will help his reputation, but it won't completely exonerate him.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 20 Jul 2021 02:02
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Mark Staines wrote:
WOW now holds 2 Track Records Gosford and Goulburn !
"OH WHAT A FEELING"
Hi Mark,
Another track record down at Nowra last night at 29.28 seconds. Sure he had conditions to suit, but he made the most of them and ran a track record time. He's a very classy dog.
Paul Dicks Australia (Verified User) Posts 10281 Dogs 120 / Races 252 20 Jul 2021 04:12
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Mark Donohue wrote:
Mark Staines wrote:
WOW now holds 2 Track Records Gosford and Goulburn !
"OH WHAT A FEELING"
Hi Mark,
Another track record down at Nowra last night at 29.28 seconds. Sure he had conditions to suit, but he made the most of them and ran a track record time. He's a very classy dog.
Paul Dicks Australia (Verified User) Posts 10281 Dogs 120 / Races 252 20 Jul 2021 04:14
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Paul Dicks wrote:
Mark Donohue wrote:
Mark Staines wrote:
WOW now holds 2 Track Records Gosford and Goulburn !
"OH WHAT A FEELING"
Hi Mark,
Another track record down at Nowra last night at 29.28 seconds. Sure he had conditions to suit, but he made the most of them and ran a track record time. He's a very classy dog.
Not sure 3 dog fields count as Track Records. Brilliant time though.
It's better to be king of the sh!#, rather than sh!# of the kings.
Victor Ellul Australia (Verified User) Posts 64 Dogs 2 / Races 0 20 Jul 2021 23:26
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Grant 2 track records. Id say good job well done after sooo much scrutiny. (Tall poppy)
Mark Staines Australia (Verified User) Posts 4497 Dogs 70 / Races 14 23 Jul 2021 10:40
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WOW smashed them at Goulburn today in a flying 24.19
Grant Dunphy Australia (Verified User) Posts 743 Dogs 4 / Races 1 23 Jul 2021 22:51
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He was always a champ to me Victor,the dog has done nothing worthy of criticism, more worthy of praise & most contributors to the forum obviously agree..Just took a short time to adapt to the Matics training & they have done a great job under pressure. Last 4 starts 4 wins- 3 best of day. Looking forward to seeing his future efforts.
Barry Ribbons Australia (Verified User) Posts 847 Dogs 68 / Races 231 24 Jul 2021 03:35
But that cloud of doubt over his positives will loom larger still unfortunately. I think breaking a few soft Track Records will help his reputation, but it won't completely exonerate him.
Are u kidding me what cloud of doubt the level was insanely low no way could it affect his performances.Im happy to use him and hope the borders open up so he can travel and win more big races.
Paul Dicks Australia (Verified User) Posts 10281 Dogs 120 / Races 252 25 Jul 2021 01:37
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kenneth markham wrote:
Paul Dicks wrote:
But that cloud of doubt over his positives will loom larger still unfortunately. I think breaking a few soft Track Records will help his reputation, but it won't completely exonerate him.
Are u kidding me what cloud of doubt the level was insanely low no way could it affect his performances.Im happy to use him and hope the borders open up so he can travel and win more big races.
I'm sure it didn't, but the stud game is a very fickle one.
Im very aware of the fickleness of the stud scene and also the blinkers some people have also.I have registered my dog Midnight Monarch at stud now and am happy to try my luck.I know Im a small player but he will be given every opportunity as I am sure Wow will too and being neighbours with Ruth and Danielle I have every confidence in them and the superstar dog.
I have made statement to friends I wont use unproven again, but this bloke will change that view I will be front and centre when he goes to stud cant wait to use him and see what he throws.
Mark Staines Australia (Verified User) Posts 4497 Dogs 70 / Races 14 06 Aug 2021 06:52
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WOW put up a huge run to win at Goulburn today, i encourage you all to watch the replay !
David Deguara United Kingdom (Team Member) Posts 958 Dogs 81 / Races 93 06 Aug 2021 08:35
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Mark it was an excellent win indeed.
As an aside, and just my opinion, the race once again highlighted what is "wrong" with NSW grading, i.e. a dog of Wow's (and others in the race) standing, can be classified as - 5th grade? (or was it simply a typo error re the race's grade?).
Mark Staines Australia (Verified User) Posts 4497 Dogs 70 / Races 14 06 Aug 2021 08:47
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David Wow had not raced or won over 350 ms at that Track so i'm assuming thats why he was graded 5th grade over that distance.
David Deguara United Kingdom (Team Member) Posts 958 Dogs 81 / Races 93 06 Aug 2021 08:59
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Mark, that's my point. Completely understand why he was graded as a 5th grade under the Grading rules, but does it make the system correct? In theory, you could have won your maiden last week and the grading system could have you racing a dog of the calibre of Wow this week.
*Nothing against Wow nor the Matic's (or any other dog or their connections), simply the system.
Mark Staines Australia (Verified User) Posts 4497 Dogs 70 / Races 14 06 Aug 2021 09:07
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I would say its a FFA field, Roman Remiss won a FFA at Track and distance recently so 5th grade must be an error imo !
David Deguara United Kingdom (Team Member) Posts 958 Dogs 81 / Races 93 06 Aug 2021 09:21
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Mark, no dramas, I thought so myself, but where NSW grading is concerned nothing surprises me.
Mark Staines Australia (Verified User) Posts 4497 Dogs 70 / Races 14 06 Aug 2021 09:43
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