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GP- WA Oaks (Gp1)

Harness & Greyhounds
VillageKidVillageKid    2,280 posts
Harness & Greyhounds
Race 1-   Smart Watch,  Strength And Honour,  Linebacker,  High Price
Race 2-   Talks Up A Storm,  Doc Holliday,  Pradason,  Manning
Race 3-   Stamford,  The Mustang,  Mirragon,  The Code Breaker
Race 4-   Magnificent Storm,  Jumpingjackmac,  Hampton Banner,  Gambit
Race 5-   Im Themightylucy,  Wonderful To Fly,  Little Darling,  Sovrana
Race 6-   Machnificent,  Ezana,  Ideal Agent,  Eldaytona
Race 7-   Kimble,  Rascal,  Firerockfireroll,  Aussie Scooter
Race 8-   Unconditional,  Alcippes Delight,  Just For Love,  All The Bells
Race 9-   Rock On Top,  Faster Than Dad,  Ideal Whitby,  Vintage Blu
Race 10- American Monarch,  Sweet Vivienne,  Fly To Fame,  Our Lady Jen

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  • MarkovinaMarkovina    2,906 posts
    The Oaks - that was one of the best races at GP in a long time 

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  • JayJayJayJay    7,672 posts
    And Ross Olivieri's last stand, announced his retirement post race, with the Oaks Trophy,  the only major previously absent from the trophy room, now on the shelf. Been at it an awful long time.

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  • jumjum    3,516 posts
    I don't know the man. But WOWEE. What a wonderful career, 
    I used to drive past his place every Friday heading back home from the big smoke. Then listen on the radio him winning all the early races.
    Enjoy retirement Mr Olivieri

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  • sonnysonny    1,079 posts
    I got to know Ross when he moved to Sydney with Edgleys horses and Colin Olsen..Trained out on the Lowlands at Richmond. Countess Gina , Smooth Dave,, Gliding Princess  just to name a few.. Took a truck load to to the Brisbane carnival in 83 . Smooth Dave sold to Mcmullen won 9 straight. Great trainer .. Is Emma the go to now??
     
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  • sonnysonny    1,079 posts
    Sorry typo . Meant Gemma.
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  • JayJayJayJay    7,672 posts
    I think  his retirement is linked to the cost of workers comp...Jemma's premiums will be much lower as she has never had a claim whereas Ross has had multiple workers comp claims and that pushes his premium beyond stupid. Similar to David Harrison's situation I believe. Harness workers are calculated at the same rate as thoroughbreds  when realistically, the danger is far less. Jemma becomes the trainer, Ross becomes the foreman and the owners don't get slugged excessive daily rates due to increasing workers comp premiums.
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  • MarkovinaMarkovina    2,906 posts
    So he hasnt retired at all - basically a paper shuffle of titles to keep the costs down 

    Just  like the horses are in Aidens name - but Andrew would be having alot to do with running the stable 
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  • PictureSon1973PictureSon1973    138 posts
    Jay Jay
    Aldo’s last 100 metres on Friday very reminiscent of a Fred Kersley in his later
    years in nursing M.S home ?

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  • JayJayJayJay    7,672 posts
    Or even earlier....on Cisco King.

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  • Rocket_ReignRocket_Reign    844 posts
    Markovina said:

    So he hasnt retired at all - basically a paper shuffle of titles to keep the costs down 


    Just  like the horses are in Aidens name - but Andrew would be having alot to do with running the stable 



    Don’t think you’re giving Aiden enough credit here

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