is sitting right in front of the heater as I write. Iam sure that she will spontaneously combust if she doesnt move herself from there.... apart from anything else, Iam not getting any of the heat!
So, Iam sitting here shivering the study while my dog is nice and comfortable. Go Figure!
It has been a cold wind blowing over the Lodge today, and its not just from the ANZ Bank customer service centre in Melbourne! Iam sure that the temp was well below what it was supposed to be, I can assure you that it could of been of an Arctic nature. Well, maybe not that dramatically cold, it was very, very unpleasant outside today. Mind you, I was supposed to be soothing the savage beasts at Telstra, however, my car didnt feel like making the journey today, so here iam!
Lots to report today and I have been censored by Evan over talking too much about "The" Transport Company (in case they decide to read this blog!).
Where shall I begin? Ahah!
Yesterday at 11.14am
Before I start, I would like to say to those who took a chance with my Book, sorry! You are ALL wrong! Yes, they didnt come at 8am (and rearrange the horses??), or 9am. They didnt even come on time! Lets say it was somewhere between 11.13am and 11.15am when the truck pulled up and the driver got out.
He threw the halter at Evan, and didnt mutter a word. I went to get Sunny out of the paddock because she likes me more than Evan (its a girl thingo). I then gave her to Evan at the gate of the paddock and let him take her out to the Truck Driver. Poor baby Sunny took fright and took Evan off down the road and eventually squashed him into the steel front fence. After yelling out, our hero walked up to Evan (who was on the ground in agony I might add), took Sunny and very swiftly walked her up the ramp and off he drove without a word.
I would like to digress at this point and make mention of some of the great Transport companies that are operating around Queensland. Caloundra Livestock, Idano, BLT and Des Chicken's All Breed Transport ... all very professional operations. The drivers are courteous, go and get the horses from the paddock and walk them on to their rig without any trouble or fuss, even the youngsters. Iam told that Caloundra have now updated their fleet and have video surveillance equipment in the back of their trucks so that they can monitor their cargo.
Evan has a very swollen thigh with multiple scratches and grazes after our latest experience.
I guess the most I can say is Hmmmmm.
(Not a good hmmm if you are wondering).
On to Kelana Park
We decided to keep going and went to visit Shadow Creek, Mister Kwila and Adventurous at Kelana Park after that experience.
Rauri McClellan and Trevor Johnson were very obliging with us and spent a lot of time showing us around and introducing the Stallions to us.
I have to say that Mister Kwila is a real sweetheart and we had lots of cuddles (without any nibbles!). I am wondering why Queenslanders are not going for him. He has a very reasonable service fee of $2,200. He has a family rich in black type and he keeps producing winners? Maybe he is not "fashionable" enough?.... and not a shuttler and come from a far off country? I shake my head when I look at the winners he is producing and just quietly he is no slouch himself in having a race record of 18:3/1/3 which include-
Stakes won: $35,840
1st
AJC Fred Shean Handicap, Randwick (1000m)
NJC Flitter Handicap, Broadmeadow (1200m)
NJC Rust Ppk Handicap, Broadmeadow (1400m)
2nd
STC Goodman Feilder Handicap, Rosehill (1100m)
3rd
STC Grace Bros Quality Handicap, Rosehill (1200m)
STC AWA Club Keno Handicap, Rosehill (1200m)
AJC Lift Handicap, Randwick (1000m)
4th
AJC San Domenico Stakes-G2, Randwick (1200m)
AJC Brian Crowley Stakes-LR (1200m)
I guess people think, he isnt Danehill, Northern Dancer doesnt come into the picture until late in the sire's line, what use is he? Of course, I know why people are not thinking about him. HE IS NOT COMMERCIAL.
Oh p-ulease! Dont make me ill!
Moving right along now (and let me step down off my milk crate so that I can take a deep breath and keep going!)
Shadow Creek.....
OOOOh, AAAAh.... now here is a fellow that might create some interest here on the Downs in Queensland this year.
By Zabeel out of the very, very good family of Abbaye (Ahonoora/Cotehele House).
Can you honestly tell me that there is a problem with his pedigree? Absolutely not. To see the fellow in person is to see a stallion that exudes prescence and stature.
Awesome was the word that came to my mind yesterday. The last time I muttered that word about a Stallion was when we visited Kinjite a few years ago.
A first season sire that speculators must think will be very good value at $3,300. If he is not considered commerical then I will forget about it all.
There are now 2 stallions standing in Queensland by Zabeel that will leave the sons of Danehill for dead. Moon Rocket and now Shadow Creek. Lucky Queenslanders, we have them both!!!
Did you realise that are at least 17 known Sons of Danehill standing in Queensland that are QTIS registered?
Hmmmmm
(not sure if that is a good hmmm or a bad one, i'll get back to you on that one).
I digress! ( Back to Kelana Park Helen..........)
Adventurous
After meeting Shadow, we met Adventurous. Who, while not my cup of tea, is a very athletic type who has produced many winners around the track.... Kelana Park is a credit to Rauri and Trevor and I would like to thank them once again for the amount of time they gave us yesterday.
I guess at the end of the day, they say "Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder" but I wonder if they are really thinking , "Money is in the pocket of the Shuttler Stallion"?
Well, Bessie Merle is still in front of the heater, but has flipped over on to her other side and me, Iam still shivering. Time to migrate out into the living room to the fire me thinks!
Enjoy.
Helen.
So, Iam sitting here shivering the study while my dog is nice and comfortable. Go Figure!
It has been a cold wind blowing over the Lodge today, and its not just from the ANZ Bank customer service centre in Melbourne! Iam sure that the temp was well below what it was supposed to be, I can assure you that it could of been of an Arctic nature. Well, maybe not that dramatically cold, it was very, very unpleasant outside today. Mind you, I was supposed to be soothing the savage beasts at Telstra, however, my car didnt feel like making the journey today, so here iam!
Lots to report today and I have been censored by Evan over talking too much about "The" Transport Company (in case they decide to read this blog!).
Where shall I begin? Ahah!
Yesterday at 11.14am
Before I start, I would like to say to those who took a chance with my Book, sorry! You are ALL wrong! Yes, they didnt come at 8am (and rearrange the horses??), or 9am. They didnt even come on time! Lets say it was somewhere between 11.13am and 11.15am when the truck pulled up and the driver got out.
He threw the halter at Evan, and didnt mutter a word. I went to get Sunny out of the paddock because she likes me more than Evan (its a girl thingo). I then gave her to Evan at the gate of the paddock and let him take her out to the Truck Driver. Poor baby Sunny took fright and took Evan off down the road and eventually squashed him into the steel front fence. After yelling out, our hero walked up to Evan (who was on the ground in agony I might add), took Sunny and very swiftly walked her up the ramp and off he drove without a word.
I would like to digress at this point and make mention of some of the great Transport companies that are operating around Queensland. Caloundra Livestock, Idano, BLT and Des Chicken's All Breed Transport ... all very professional operations. The drivers are courteous, go and get the horses from the paddock and walk them on to their rig without any trouble or fuss, even the youngsters. Iam told that Caloundra have now updated their fleet and have video surveillance equipment in the back of their trucks so that they can monitor their cargo.
Evan has a very swollen thigh with multiple scratches and grazes after our latest experience.
I guess the most I can say is Hmmmmm.
(Not a good hmmm if you are wondering).
On to Kelana Park
We decided to keep going and went to visit Shadow Creek, Mister Kwila and Adventurous at Kelana Park after that experience.
Rauri McClellan and Trevor Johnson were very obliging with us and spent a lot of time showing us around and introducing the Stallions to us.
I have to say that Mister Kwila is a real sweetheart and we had lots of cuddles (without any nibbles!). I am wondering why Queenslanders are not going for him. He has a very reasonable service fee of $2,200. He has a family rich in black type and he keeps producing winners? Maybe he is not "fashionable" enough?.... and not a shuttler and come from a far off country? I shake my head when I look at the winners he is producing and just quietly he is no slouch himself in having a race record of 18:3/1/3 which include-
Stakes won: $35,840
1st
AJC Fred Shean Handicap, Randwick (1000m)
NJC Flitter Handicap, Broadmeadow (1200m)
NJC Rust Ppk Handicap, Broadmeadow (1400m)
2nd
STC Goodman Feilder Handicap, Rosehill (1100m)
3rd
STC Grace Bros Quality Handicap, Rosehill (1200m)
STC AWA Club Keno Handicap, Rosehill (1200m)
AJC Lift Handicap, Randwick (1000m)
4th
AJC San Domenico Stakes-G2, Randwick (1200m)
AJC Brian Crowley Stakes-LR (1200m)
I guess people think, he isnt Danehill, Northern Dancer doesnt come into the picture until late in the sire's line, what use is he? Of course, I know why people are not thinking about him. HE IS NOT COMMERCIAL.
Oh p-ulease! Dont make me ill!
Moving right along now (and let me step down off my milk crate so that I can take a deep breath and keep going!)
Shadow Creek.....
OOOOh, AAAAh.... now here is a fellow that might create some interest here on the Downs in Queensland this year.
By Zabeel out of the very, very good family of Abbaye (Ahonoora/Cotehele House).
Can you honestly tell me that there is a problem with his pedigree? Absolutely not. To see the fellow in person is to see a stallion that exudes prescence and stature.
Awesome was the word that came to my mind yesterday. The last time I muttered that word about a Stallion was when we visited Kinjite a few years ago.
A first season sire that speculators must think will be very good value at $3,300. If he is not considered commerical then I will forget about it all.
There are now 2 stallions standing in Queensland by Zabeel that will leave the sons of Danehill for dead. Moon Rocket and now Shadow Creek. Lucky Queenslanders, we have them both!!!
Did you realise that are at least 17 known Sons of Danehill standing in Queensland that are QTIS registered?
Hmmmmm
(not sure if that is a good hmmm or a bad one, i'll get back to you on that one).
I digress! ( Back to Kelana Park Helen..........)
Adventurous
After meeting Shadow, we met Adventurous. Who, while not my cup of tea, is a very athletic type who has produced many winners around the track.... Kelana Park is a credit to Rauri and Trevor and I would like to thank them once again for the amount of time they gave us yesterday.
I guess at the end of the day, they say "Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder" but I wonder if they are really thinking , "Money is in the pocket of the Shuttler Stallion"?
Well, Bessie Merle is still in front of the heater, but has flipped over on to her other side and me, Iam still shivering. Time to migrate out into the living room to the fire me thinks!
Enjoy.
Helen.
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