2nd Decs Durban July

Anyone know what KOP's merit rating went up to after Saturday?

scotia Wrote:

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> Only BB missing, I feel the connections should go
> for a MASSIVE farewell, I am sure they had a vote
> on Sunday but have not heard the outcome ??


Agree - I would have a go if I were them - She has proven herself and to go into that Fillies race will achieve naught - Better to run in the July and possibly win(even a place will be excellent)

beach beauty doesn't get 2200m and being a slightly built mare and the july being a rough race its not the right race for her..she was cruising behind martial eagle in the met and she didn't go on with it plus she had a go at the july already and didn't fare..for what she has achieved she really shouldn't have to be put into a race like the july but rather go the garden province champions cup route.lets do whats best for the horse hey

I agree with Harry do what's best for the horse she's looked after you all these years now do the same in return

Also wouldn't run Beach Beauty. Carrying 57kgs will be a tough task for her.

Frodo Wrote:

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> I disagree with both shrek and Tom
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> I think Futura showed on Saturday that he is at
> most a 101 (gross) - so why should he get
> preference to proven older horses

101 gross? Surely 101 net and then add back an immaturity allowance of 8lb 6lb for a 3-yo over 1800m in May June. This would give him a gross MR a healthy 107 imo.

Ugh I am going around the twist - 6lb in June.

Mac Wrote:

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> Frodo Wrote:
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> > I disagree with both shrek and Tom
> >
> > I think Futura showed on Saturday that he is at
> > most a 101 (gross) - so why should he get
> > preference to proven older horses
>
> 101 gross? Surely 101 net and then add back an
> immaturity allowance of 8lb 6lb for a 3-yo over
> 1800m in May June. This would give him a gross MR
> a healthy 107 imo.
>
> Ugh I am going around the twist - 6lb in June.


No - his MR going into Sat was 101 (gross)

shrek Wrote:

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> Also wouldn't run Beach Beauty. Carrying 57kgs
> will be a tough task for her.


On this I'm with you and like HH I also believe the 2200 is a stretch - run her in the Garden Province for a swan song and then send her to the paddock