In this issue we look at:
Pocket Power prepares assault on Queens Plate
Real Time Mobile joins Mike Bass Racing
Interbet 5 to follow update / MBR Monthly winners / SMS Tipping Highlights
Joke of the Month
Pocket Power prepares assault on Queens Plate |
| 04/01/2010 Author : Mark Bass
Pocket Power prepares assault on Queens Plate Jan 2010 – Many people will be preparing for the drudgury of returning to work as they filter back in drips and drabs from various destinations. Conversely the Horse Racing Industry reaches it’s apex in the As a stable, it has been somewhat surreal to have a horse like Pocket Power. As the lead up to these events beckon, thoughts tend to engulf your mind at every given and ungiven opportunity. Could it be possible? Is he too old? Is history against him? As an owner or trainer, one never wants to peer too far into the future with a champion race horse. We realise how spoilt we have been and how great his achievements have already been. But one can’t help but wonder if it is indeed, possible. The thought of it almost sounds greedy, for want of a better word, but the truth remains, He must have a realistic chance of doing so. As far as the Champ himself is concerned, he is doing outstandingly. He looks incredible and Mike could not be more satisfied with his progress. He really seems to thrive in the Cape and the visible difference from that of when he has peaked in The day prior to Christmas, we sent him to The Queens Plate is first up and my thoughts and conclusions are this. He has drawn in pole position at level weights over a distance and course that he has never been beaten over. We are confident that he will give the very best account of himself and he will be the horse they will all have to beat. My only concern is if one can conceivably push the limits of the racing Gods into unknown territory. Only Saturday will tell us the answer. Stable companion Blue Tiger is an interesting runner here and provides healthy back up to the Champion. He has proved himself to be very versatile over the various distances and his fast closing finish behind Thunder Key in the Diadem Stakes was very encouraging. He has run fourth, two lengths behind Pocket Power in the Gold Challenge over the mile which shows his capability, and he is very fit and well. If allowed to stride in this event he will make a good race of it. Our third runner is Gaultier, a little erratic of late but showing steady improvement in his work at home. A very capable sprinter but has won over a mile in the past ( Gr3 Winter Guineas). He has never been far off Blue Tiger as their records suggest, so if you give him a chance then you may want to include Gaultier into the back end of your quartets. The Paddock Stakes Just prior to The Queens Plate, we are treated to the running of the TBA Paddock Stakes, where Pocket Powers lesser accomplished but very capable sister, will bid for her quest for her first group 1 victory. She also jumps from pole position and enters this race unbeaten this season. She also has the services of Bernard Fayd’Herbe. Mother Russia will no doubt have made the trip back to the Sunsational has done nothing wrong in her preceding runs. She is a previous winner of the Gr 3 Final Fling Stakes over the same course and distance and comes off a cracking win in her last start a month ago beating Ladonna by a length. She has her work cut out in this company and at these weights but we are hoping she runs a good race under the circumstances. Press
It concerns me, in this clearly divided and troublesome time for South African racing as we battle the beast to put our great sport back on the map that this is not taken full advantage of. From personal experience, it baffles my brain that the average person on the street has never heard of Horse Chestnut, Pocket Power or some of the other great Equine heroes, jockeys or trainers for that matter. We are, if not the greatest sporting nation on earth, and I cannot find a reason why Horse racing is not taken as seriously as our other great sports? It certainly begs the question. One cannot find a better opportunity than right now with Pocket Power and his quest for the historic double quadrant. So we call on the Powers that be to introduce horse racing to the public once again. For when a champion like Pocket Power comes along, we should all stand up. If not to shout him home, then to capture the attention of every sports enthusiast in our country. Mike Bass Racing will be holding a Press Day for Pocket Power on the 14th of Jan at 11 am. Interviews will be welcome and Pocket Power will be paraded and available for photographs. All press holders and anyone interested in attending are welcome to join us. Please just be so kind as to drop us an email should you wish to attend. All Mikes comments on his runners for Saturday will be available on our website on Thursday afternoon. We look forward to seeing a full house at the Queens Plate, and of course, may the best horse win. For more info visit the official Queens Plate website at www.lqp.co.za
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Real Time Mobile joins Mike Bass Racing |
| 04/01/2010 Author : Mark Bass
Real Time Mobile joins Mike Bass Racing We are pleased to introduce Real Time Mobile as an affiliate sponsor to Mike Bass Racing and Mike Bass Racing.com. Real Time Mobile, or RTM, is a revolutionary mobile application, and a the first of its kind that pushes TAB, Soccer 6 and Betting World information to handsets in real-time, thereby allowing instantaneous content delivery to users Partners Cornick Britz and Kobus Nieuwoudt, a passionate horse owner own the enterprise. The pair have big plans for RTM going forward and we are proud to be associated with them.
“RTM is a great and unique concept. We are in an industry where making information simpler and more accessible to the public is a necessity, and Real Time Media have the ultimate solution. We are glad to have them on board”- Mike Bass Real-Time Mike Bass Racing will be offering RTM to all of their owners free of charge for the first two months of operation. Should you wish to continue with the service you can purchase subscription packages on their website www.realtimemobile.co.za or you will be billed at R12 per week. The service may be cancelled at any time.
What makes RTM unique is that it is application based and therefore one can spend as much time in the programme as they wish without spending any additional revenue on costly bandwidth. To receive the FREE trial application of 7 days sms RTM to 31809 to receive your link to download. Once downloaded, click on the application and follow the login steps. After the free trial period you will be under no obligation to continue with the service. Should you wish to unsubscribe sms STOP to 31809. Should you wish to continue with the service you will be billed at R12 / 7 days or you can purchase a subscription packages on their website. For more information and a step by step guide on how to download the application please visit www.realtimemobile.co.za Or visit our website on www.mikebassracing.com
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Interbet 5 to follow update / MBR Monthly winners / SMS Tipping Highlights |
| 04/01/2010 Author : Tammi Eastland
Interbet 5 to Follow competition update With just under a month to go, Jodee has pipped the lead a one point lead with 106 points, from Sanjith pancham and Hayden 25 on 105 points. These three are a few points clear of 4th placed Politician who has 98 points. Interestingly, from the four above mentioned entrants, only Sanjith pancham has Included Pocket Power in his selections but all will be expecting to make points on Saturday if River Jetez makes the frame. The leading points earners have been Thanks John and River Jetez ( 30 points each) while The top 30 entries are all within 20 points of each other, and with 25 carded runners this week alone the competition is still wide open.
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Joke of the Month |
| 04/01/2010 Author : Tammi Eastland
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