Fiction, myths, meme, illusions and falsehood has been passed down from generation to generation.

This is an uncertain and confusing world, so many people desperately look for some kind of purpose behind events. Mind you, a lot of hidden agendas

Monday, December 27, 2010

Kranji 2nd January 2011


Kranji 2nd January 2011
RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2&3YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (2) - 1200M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) PRIZE MONEY: S$65000



LUCKY STEED - A86
Mr Andy Toh Eng Tian / M WALKER
Arrived unraced 31/01/10
Cost NZ$12,000 at 2009 NZ Festival Yearling Sale.



GATEAWAY - A186
Perfect Alliance Stable / T KIESER
Arrived unraced 28/02/10
Cost A$9,000 at 2009 MM Adelaide Yearling Sale.



CORONET PEAK - A34
Newbury Racing Stable / B MARCUS
Arrived unraced 16/01/10
Purchased by B Marcus for R500,000 at 2009 Emperors Palace National Yearling Sale.



DEEP POCKETS - A682
Auric Stable / C BROWN
Arrived unraced 05/09/10
Purchased by J Sung for NZ$25,000 at 2008 NZ National Weanling Sale.



HUNTER / A693
Midas Touch Stable / M FREEDMAN
Arrived unraced 04/09/10
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ISODYNAMIC /
Northwest Racing Stable / D DRAGON
Arrived unraced 30/05/10
Cost NZ$3,500 as weanling at 2008 NZ National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale.



QUALITASE / A585
Hydrocarbon Stable / B DEAN
Arrived unraced 24/0710
Cost A$55,000 at 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.



RED GLORY / A201
MK Stable / HW TAN
Arrived unraced 13/03/10
Cost A$7,000 at 2009 MM National Yearling Sale.



SCANDAL / A558
Big Valley Stable / S BURRIDGE
Arrived unraced 10/07/10
Cost A$2,250 at 2008 MM National Weanling Sale.



TELEPHONE / A134
Rake Racing Stable / J O'HARA
Arrived unraced 21/02/10
Cost NZ$5,500 at 2009 NZ Festival Yearling Sale. Cost NZ$4,500 at 2009 NZ Ready To Run Sale.



THE CINDERELLA MAN / A311
Jupiter Stable / L LAXON
Arrived unraced 04/04/10
Purchased by L Laxon for NZ$65,000 at 2009 NZ Premier Yearling Sale.



GUNS & ROSES / A555
Queen Stable / KC YEOH
Arrived unraced 10/0710
Cost A$6,000 at 2008 MM National Weanling Sale. Purchased by Joe Singh for A$15,000 as 2YO at 2009 MM National Horses In Training Sale.



LIBERTY / A511
Liberty Stable / L KHOO
Arrived unraced 17/06/10
Cost €3,800 at 2010 Goresbridge Flat Breeze Up Sale.



URAKAWA ROSE / A533
Hippocrates Stable / J MEAGHER
Arrived unraced 02/07/10
Purchased by Dr KC Tan for ¥3,150,000 at 2009 Hokkaido Select Yearling Sale.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Sunday 26/12/2010 - Malaysia (Selangor)


Sunday 26/12/2010 - Malaysia (Selangor)

RACE 7: MALAYSIAN 2010 MAGIC MILLIONS CLASSIC (SET WEIGHTS) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1200M (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:40 PRIZE MONEY: RM$1000000

No.1 - ALACARTE - N CALLOW/B1 -
Landed unraced 21/02/09
Cost A$40,000 at 2008 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale. Cost A$130,000 at 2008 MM Gold Coast Horses In Training Sale.


No.2 - EASTERN BABY - APP J LIM/B9-
Landed 15/01/10
Overseas record:
2nd Ascot 1200g
3rd Ascot 1200g in 2 runs at 2
Unplaced 2 starts at 3 Aust.
Stakes won: A$14,500.
Purchased by Beh Chin Pheng for A$120,000 at 2008 MM Conrad Jupiter Yearling Sale.


No.3 SURE WE CAN - L SOFHAN/B10 -
Landed unraced 22/05/09
Cost A$25,000 at 2008 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Passed in at A$36,000 (Res A$40,000) at 2008 MM Gold Coast Horses In Training Sale.


No.4 GOOD IMPRESSION - O CHAVEZ/B7 -
Landed unraced 23.1.09
Cost A$25,000 at 2008 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Purchased by KP Hoy for A$46,000 at 2008 MM Gold Coast Horses In Training Sale.


No.5 YOU NEVER KNOW - APP S MUTAZA/B8 -
Landed unraced 20/01/09
Purchased by JB Brogan for A$38,000 at 2008 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale.


No.6 HOT BUTTERFLY - I AZHAR/B4 -
Landed unraced 16/09/09
Passed in at A$70,000 (Res A$100,000) at 2008 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Purchased by Beh Chin Pheng for A$100,000 at 2008 MM Gold Coast Horses In Training Sale.


No.7 CAPTAIN PENANG - R WOODWORTH/B6 -
Landed unraced 22/05/09
Purchased by PNTC/O’Driscoll for A$100,000 at 2008 MM Perth Yearling Sale. Cost A$110,000 at MM Gold Coast Horses In Training Sale.


No.8 ROYAL LAWYER - D MOOR/B5 -
Landed unraced 19/02/10
Cost A$16,000 at 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. Purchased by BT Lim for A$45,000 as 2YO at 2009 MM National Horses In Training Sale.


No.9 MONEY TRAP - KT CHENG/B2 -
Landed unraced 16/03/10
Purchased by KL Chong for A$60,000 at 2009 MM Perth Yearling


No.10 HAPPY NINETY NINE - E DA CRUZ/B3 -
Landed unraced 13/03/10
Passed in at A$30,000 (Res A$35,000) at 2009 MM Conrad Jupiter Yearling Sale. Purchased by Wee Meng Hua for A$82,000 as 2YO at 2009 MM National Horses In Training Sale.


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Good luck one and all.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Horses under the flagship of Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia



Horses under the flagship of Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia

BEAUTIFUL NOISE (A130) 3bag Beautiful Crown - Lucky Kristine by Jugah Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Chief’s Crown) had 14 starts USA for 6 wins from 1207m-1308m. Dam won 3 races at 1250m and 1600m. Cost A$23,000 as 2YO at 2009 MM National Horses In Training Sale. Landed unraced 20/02/10.

COUNT THE STRIPES (A290) 3bsafrig Count Dubois - La Vida Bella by Candy Stripes Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Zafonic) had 6 starts UK, Italy and UAE for 2 wins at 1200m and 1600m (Gran Criterium-G1). Landed unraced 30/03/10.

HOSS CARTWRIGHT (A94) 3birg High Chaparral - Her Grace by Spectrum Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Sadler’s Wells) had 13 starts for 10 wins from 1408m-2414m incl Irish Derby, Breeders’ Cup Turf (twice), English Derby, Leopardstown Irish Champion Stakes and Doncaster Trophy Stakes (all G1); 2002 and 2003 Champion USA Turf Male, Joint Top 2002 4th York 1408g, 2nd Newcastle 1408gb and won Leicester 1408h in 1:29.97 in 3 runs at 3 England. Jockey Club rating: 57. Landed 31/01/10.

HYPER POWER (A291) 3chsafg Spectrum - Hipavia by Take Risks Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Rainbow Quest) had 9 starts for 4 wins and 2 placings, winning from 1609m-2011m incl Irish 2,000 Guineas and Dubai Champion Stakes (both G1). Purchased by ALA Crabbia for R90,000 at 2009 Emperor Palace Ready To Run Sale. Landed unraced 30/03/10. MAURICE UTRILLO (A93) 4birg Sadler's Wells - Sabria by Miswaki Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Half-brother to Landseer (4 wins incl Longchamp Gainsborough Poule de d’Essai des Poulains (G1) and Shadwell Keeneland Turf Mile Stakes (G1). Sire (by Northern Dancer) won 6 races from 1300m-2200m incl Irish 2,000 Guineas, Eclipse Stakes and Phoenix Champ 2nd Gowran Park 1609g and 3rd Tipperary 1408h in 2 runs at 2. 4th Curragh 1609s, 4th Galway 1609s and won Gowran Park 1810g in 1:59.1 in 3 starts at 3 Ireland. Jockey Club rating: 57. Landed 30/01/10.

PRINCE ROI (A293) 3chbrzg Roi Normand - Inza Lady by St Chad Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Exclusive Native) had 17 starts France and USA for 5 wins incl Hollywood Sunset Hcp (G1). Dam won 5 races in Brazil; thrice stakes-placed incl G1. Landed unraced 03/05/10.

RIO DU JOUR (E524) 12bag Spectrum - Delightful Belle by Balmerino Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Half-brother to Belle Du Jour (9 wins up to 1300m incl Golden Slipper-G1 and Newmarket Hcp-G1; Top Filly 1999/2000 Australiasian 2YO Classification) and Slav Defence. Sire (by Rainbow Quest) had 9 starts for 4 wins and 2 placings, winning from 1609m-2011m Landed unraced 03/07/01.

ROCKET MAN (U266) 5bag Viscount - Macrosa by McGinty Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Quest For Fame) had 17 starts for 6 wins from 1200m-1600m incl AJC Sires’ Produce Stakes, Champagne Stakes and George Main Stakes (all G1); 3rd Cox Plate. Dam won 5 races from 1300m-1600m incl AJC Toy Show Hcp and Gosford Belle Of The Turf Stakes Landed unraced 30/04/08.

SOCCOROO (A296) 3bsafg Solskjaer - Nobely Known by Royal Prerogative Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Danehill) had 11 starts UK for 3 wins from 1408m-2011m incl Royal Whip Stakes (G2) and Heritage Stakes (L) and 5 seconds. Dam won 3 races from 1000m-1200m; placed 6 times incl Henry Eatwell Memorial Hcp (G3). Purchased by ALA Crabbia for R160,000 Landed unraced 30/03/10.

THUNDERING JET (A289) 6 bsafg Jet Master - Bar The Shouting by Hobnob Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (Rakeen) had 24 starts for 17 wins from 1000m-1600m incl 8 South Africa G1; South Africa Horse Of The Year 1999/2000. Dam won 2 races at 1400m and 2000m. Cost R225,000 at 2006 Emperors Palace National Yearling Sale. Overseas record: 3rd Clairwood 1200m, 2nd Clairwood 1200m and 3rd Greyville 1600m in 4 runs at 2. Won Kenilworth 1600m in 1:41.54, won Kenilworth 1600m in 1:39.7, 3rd Selangor Cup (G2, Kenilworth 1600m), won Turffontein 1600m in 1:39.29 and 4th Darley Arabian Open (L, Clairwood 1900m) in 9 starts at 3. Won Matchem Stakes (G3, Kenilworth 1400m) in 1:34.83, 4th Green Point Stakes (G2, Kenilworth 1600m), 2nd Chairman’s Cup (G3, Kenilworth 3200m), 3rd Lonsdale Stirrup Cup (G3, Greyville 2400m) and 4th Vodacom Durban July (G1, Greyville 2200m) in 10 outings at 4. 2nd Peninsula Hcp (G2, Kenilworth 1800m) in 5 runs at 5 South Africa. Stakes won: US$77,032. Landed 30/03/10.

UTRILLO (A92) 3birg Encosta De Lago - Mary McGlinchy by Pleasant Colony Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Fairy King) had 8 starts for 3 wins from 1200m-1600m; VATC Vic Health Cup (G1), MVRC Bill Stutt Stakes (G2) and VRC Ascot Vale Stakes (G2). Dam won 4 races in USA. Cost 280,000 guineas at 2008 Goffs Million Sale. Won Tipperary 1408g in 1:32.92 and 4th Dundalk 1609s in 6 runs at 2 Ireland. Jockey Club rating: 56. Landed 30/01/10.

VINCINTORE (A292) 5 chbrzg Invitato Mio - Twilight Lark by Tumble Lark Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Fast Gold) had 33 starts Brazil & USA for 9 wins Brazil incl Copa ANPC-Areia (G3); 3rd Premio Asociacion Latinoamericana de Jockey Clubs (G1) in Chile; 2nd Governor’s Hcp (G2) in USA. Overseas record: 4th Turffontein 1000m only run at 2. 3rd Turffontein 1600m, won Turffontein 1600m in 1:36.52, 3rd Turffontein 1600m, 3rd Turffontein 2000m and 3rd Vaal 1600m in 5 starts at 3. 3rd Kenilworth 1400m and won Kenilworth 1600m in 1:41.28 in 4 outings at 4 South Africa. Stakes won: US$13,882. Landed 03/05/10.

VOLPISTA (A294) 5 bbrzg Golden Voyager - La Mari by New Melody Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Mr Prospector) had 3 wins USA. Overseas record: 3rd Clairwood 1200g and won Clairwood 1200g in 1:10.42 in 3 runs at 2. 4th R200,000 Investec Cape Classic (G3, Kenilworth 1400g), 3rd Kenilworth 1600g and 2nd R125,000 Politician Stakes (L, Kenilworth 1800g) in 6 starts at 3. Won Kenilworth 1400g in 2 outings at 4 Aust. Stakes won: R148,430. Landed 03/05/10.

YIELD UP (Y415) 5chargg Brancusi - You Love Ro by Mutakddim Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Deputy Commander) had 10 starts USA for a win at 1609m. Unplaced 2 runs at 2. 2nd Isidro 1600m, won San Isidro 1400m in 1:24.53, 2nd San Isidro 1200m, 3rd San Isidro 1400m and won San Isidro 1400m in 1:22.17 in 7 starts at 3 Argentina. Stakes won: US26,281. Landed 02/06/09.

ZAFONIC STAR (A295) 3bsafg Dupont - Star Chatter by Eli's Star Owners: Mr Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo Crabbia Trainer: P Shaw Sire (by Zafonic) had 19 starts Europe, HK & South Africa for 4 wins from 1207m-1600m incl Italian 2000 Guineas and German 2000 Guineas (both G3); 4th St James Palace Stakes (G1). Landed unraced 30/03/10.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Your conversation


"A person's character is revealed by their speech" - Greek proverb quotes


"For good or ill, your conversation is your advertisement. Every time you open your mouth you let men look into your mind. Do they see it well clothed, neat, businesswise?" - Burton Bruce


"Everyone is wise till he speaks." - Irish proverb

A man's conversation is the mirror of his thoughts. It shows up in certain words or phrases.


Saturday, July 10, 2010


Kong Hee started out life like most of us, with the same disavantages. But he "cleverly and intelligently" found a way to turn the disadvantages into assets.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Plain and Simple


Plain and simple.

Like most things in life that create income, it is information. First hand Information we have that others don't. First hand information - Directly from the origin, without intervention or intermediary or a go-between. That's it.

Without knowledge of complex things, it would be insane for us to embark on it.

It is the false opinions and information that ruin others.

Many people are making all sorts of claims regarding anything.

There is no way to judge risk and similarly no way to predict anything and also no way to judge expertise. In a very essential way there can be no real experts, It is their educated guesses and approaches through trial and error procedures. The real expert is us.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Believe Me!


People want to believe what they believe because that belief gives them comfort.

Friday, May 28, 2010

No barrier too tough for Rock You


Craig Brennan
Thursday, May 27, 2010


Patience and a lot of hard work has gone into getting talented three-year-old Rock You ready for his racecourse reappearance on Sunday.

It will be nearly seven months since we last saw Rock You on the racecourse, but those regulars at the barrier trials will have seen plenty of him in action over the past few months.

The Cliff Brown-trained three-year-old has proven a handful at the barriers, but he seems to have mended his ways and is ready to resume racing, which he will do in the final event of 12 races on Sunday, the $55,000 Class 4 Stakes over 1200m.

Rock You winning on debut under Ric McMahon.

After scoring a strong debut win last September, Rock You was thrown in at the deep-end when he lined-up against four opponents in the Stewards’ Cup on November 1.

Last year the Stewards’ Cup was run for the three-year-olds over 1400m and Rock You, after playing up at the start and then over-racing, finished more than 26 lengths from the winner Better Than Ever.

It was Rock You’s barrier antics that day which resulted in the three-year-old having such a long time between races.

Rock You has been to the barriers – officially – no less than 13 times which also doesn’t include the amount of hours spent on him at the practice starting stalls.

Brown presented Rock You six times to the 400m jumpouts on a Wednesday morning after he failed to get his “ticket” at the 1000m trials on a Tuesday or Thursday morning.

After seven more attempts at the 1000m trials, Rock You was finally passed to make his reappearance on the racecourse back on April 27.

“It has been a long time coming,” said Brown. “A lot of work has gone into getting him back to the races.

“Touch wood, no make that the biggest Canadian pine-tree you can find, that everything will be OK on Sunday.

“It was a big relief to be finally able to enter him again for a race. The second relief will be when the barriers open on Sunday and he jumps with the field.”

Brown said Rock You had tested his patience and that he had tried many different tactics to get the gelding back to the races.

“A lot of different trainers offered a lot of advise which we took on board, but I must say Bruce Marsh was a big help,” said Brown.

“I’m just glad to have him back to the races as he is a horse that has ability.”

Owner Jayven See said it was imperative for all owners in Singapore to be aware of how well their yearling purchases have been educated before they arrive in Singapore.

“This horse has been a very naughty boy,” said See. “He was not mature enough and was lacking in experience last time.

“I think this has been a good lesson and that all owners should be well aware of what education their horses have gone through before getting here.”

See said he was not looking too far ahead with Rock You and said the horse-racing industry can be heart-breaking at times.

“If he goes into the barriers without any problems and runs a decent race then I’ll be happy,” said See.

“Other than that it will be just one race at a time with him. I’ve had a few horses go amiss lately, so in horse racing it is sometimes best not to plan too far ahead.”

See said his smart galloper Revolte, a former Singapore Guineas winner and trained by Michael Clements, had gone for another spell following his return to racing after a 13 month break due to injury.

Revolte was sidelined with a sesamoid injury before his return in March, but has since incurred some soft tissue injuries to his forelegs and rather than press on it was decided to give the gelding a six month spell in Malaysia before starting on another campaign.





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