KINGS PLATE TUBTHUMPING

Dave Scott wrote:

Good morning all.

I was struggling to think on how I could summarize the feelings after the running of the Kings Plate yesterday.

Certainly not one my favourite songs but Tubthumping came to mind on behalf of the connections of Charles Dickens and the punters in general.
"I get knocked down but I get up again".

My overall impression of the day watching exclusive coverage on 240 was as follows:

It was a very celebrity driven presentation with understandably plenty coverage for the sponsors.

The day appeared more fashion oriented than punter friendly.

The Queens Plate/Kings Plate has always had this theme and a bit like Royal Ascot .

As we move towards the MET my request is that the event is more focused on the punting public, with maybe a Cheltenham type approach? Horses and punting vs celebrities and fashion.

There is probably a fine balance but punting supports the game weekly, not only on big days.

If we consider it's the WSB MET and on Hollywood Turf it would be reasonable to have more time spent on betting moves and tote exotics updates rather than some gorgeous face that has never been to a racetrack.
Mind you if Francesca Cumani is free we have the best of both worlds.

As far as a race by race feedback :

Pacific Green was my best bet.
The ladies race was a good initiative but when I understood the concept I did reduce my punt .

Night Tiger well done to Sigenu.

Garden Tatjana beat the well fancied fav but well done to Stergio and his partners, in addition bred by Peter D.

Mr Cobb was a major early blow to pick 6 and Soumillion would have been a better result.

Princess Calla was a good winner and it's great that Mario Ferreira has a well deserved star.
Soumillion gave Desert Miracle a good ride and will continue to follow.

Rascallion has always been a good a horse and won an exciting race.

Make it Snappy was again impressive for the HW syndicate but sad to see Captains Ransom beat.

Al Muthana brought the track from euphoria to a funeral vibe when downing CD .
This was with the exception of Frodo(Eben) who has been telling the forum for weeks that Al was the one plus Elvis (Barry) and Bob were the only ones shouting.
Needless to say Frodo also won the compo.

We did have a ninth and ten race and also difficult to catch Future Swing or Crome Yellow.

The MET has a rather open appearance and look forward to our new challenge where Sparkling Water caught my eye.

"We get knocked down but we get up again"

Good Punting 👍

@ Dave ,I respect the fact that every Clanner has a right to his and her own view point, but to congratulate a Mario F on his win, in my opinion is akin to celebrating corruption and state capture, this individual's company has been
severely implicated in the Zondo Commision report and a subsequent punitive court order, Google TMM,

Perhaps this is not the same Mario "'PRASSA "" F that I am referring to If so I apologise, but like Mr Roy M in racing ,IMO we are praising the rotten apples.

Dave Scott wrote:

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