The commentator reckons the danger is the top local 3YO Amadeus Wolf.
In Australia, Takeover Target is odds-on.
They are on the track!
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They are at the barriers!
Takeover is no.13, barrier 13.
They are ready to go.
Let it rip Takeover!
They're off!
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Takeover is no.13, barrier 13.
They are ready to go.
Let it rip Takeover!
They're off!
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A gallant third - he had to sit up at the lead for half the race but a terrific effort.
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Joe says TT is staying for the July Cup - also down the Ascot straight over 1200m in a few weeks time.
He will be back at his best and look out for another knockout performace.
The horse who won today was actually 11th behind TT in the King's Stand the other day and is actually more of a stayer. He came from last to win so it explains my concerns that the pace was really on as TT was in front for a very long way. He normally sits just off the pace and unleashes his trademark sprint.
Joe said he will take TT to Hong Kong after the July Cup and why not - there is a 1.3m bonus on offer.
Until next time, take care. Its 1.25pm here and time for bed!
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He will be back at his best and look out for another knockout performace.
The horse who won today was actually 11th behind TT in the King's Stand the other day and is actually more of a stayer. He came from last to win so it explains my concerns that the pace was really on as TT was in front for a very long way. He normally sits just off the pace and unleashes his trademark sprint.
Joe said he will take TT to Hong Kong after the July Cup and why not - there is a 1.3m bonus on offer.
Until next time, take care. Its 1.25pm here and time for bed!
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Thanks folks - it has been alot of fun.
Wilf you are right - the July Cup is normally run at Newmarket and may be this year as well - it's just Joe said in the interview we will be back here (seemingly referring to Ascot) for the July Cup but he may have just meant Newmarket. Yes it is 1200m or 6 furlongs this year, maybe it use to be 1400m.
Until then, best wishes.
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Wilf you are right - the July Cup is normally run at Newmarket and may be this year as well - it's just Joe said in the interview we will be back here (seemingly referring to Ascot) for the July Cup but he may have just meant Newmarket. Yes it is 1200m or 6 furlongs this year, maybe it use to be 1400m.
Until then, best wishes.
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Hi Folks,
Well it is TT time again.
Spoke to his trainer Joe the other night and he is back on track for this week's July Cup at Newmarket over 1200m.
Joe said Newmarket is much different to Ascot - it is up and down hill all the way. The last 200m is all up hill.
However he said TT handled it well at trackwork and has really come along since the quick backup after winning the King's Stand and third in the Golden Jubilee Stakes, four days later.
All going well he will stay in England - he said the current weather and training facilities are first class - TT will have a break for a few weeks as there is a 1000m race at York worth $500,000.
Then as part of the Global Sprint Series, which he has an unassailable lead in, TT will earn a $1m bonus if he wins the July Cup then picks up one of final legs in Japan or Hong Kong.
The next two sprints are in Japan - the first is anti-clockwise and Joe would prefer to give that one a miss.
Then it would be off to Hong Kong for their big sprint in early October.
Joe is having a terrific time in England. Last week a mate who has befriended Joe since arriving in England - the publican at the local 'Horse & Wagon' - arranged for a mate to fly him to the Irish Derby by helicopter.
When TT has a break, Joe is going to visit Poland where his parents grew up and see some some more of Europe.
There has already been a bar named after TT in Australia at Coffs Harbour where the King's Stand Cup has already been sent back by Joe to be on display during their forthcoming carnival.
The July Cup will be run AEST Friday night/Sat morning.
The other Aussie horses Falkirk and Glamour Puss are also entered and reportedly working well.
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Well it is TT time again.
Spoke to his trainer Joe the other night and he is back on track for this week's July Cup at Newmarket over 1200m.
Joe said Newmarket is much different to Ascot - it is up and down hill all the way. The last 200m is all up hill.
However he said TT handled it well at trackwork and has really come along since the quick backup after winning the King's Stand and third in the Golden Jubilee Stakes, four days later.
All going well he will stay in England - he said the current weather and training facilities are first class - TT will have a break for a few weeks as there is a 1000m race at York worth $500,000.
Then as part of the Global Sprint Series, which he has an unassailable lead in, TT will earn a $1m bonus if he wins the July Cup then picks up one of final legs in Japan or Hong Kong.
The next two sprints are in Japan - the first is anti-clockwise and Joe would prefer to give that one a miss.
Then it would be off to Hong Kong for their big sprint in early October.
Joe is having a terrific time in England. Last week a mate who has befriended Joe since arriving in England - the publican at the local 'Horse & Wagon' - arranged for a mate to fly him to the Irish Derby by helicopter.
When TT has a break, Joe is going to visit Poland where his parents grew up and see some some more of Europe.
There has already been a bar named after TT in Australia at Coffs Harbour where the King's Stand Cup has already been sent back by Joe to be on display during their forthcoming carnival.
The July Cup will be run AEST Friday night/Sat morning.
The other Aussie horses Falkirk and Glamour Puss are also entered and reportedly working well.
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Latest news on TT and the challengers -
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/st ... 22,00.html
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/racing/tm ... _page.html
http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/s ... 89,00.html
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common ... 48,00.html
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http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/st ... 22,00.html
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/racing/tm ... _page.html
http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/s ... 89,00.html
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common ... 48,00.html
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Here is the website for the course. Lots of info and map of the racetrack -
http://www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk/
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