One of the great characters of Australian racing, Sydney's larrikin advertising guru and brewery owner John Singleton, invariably comes up with an amusing quip.
The latest: Asked on whether he'd like to swap with Gai Waterhouse and take over the training of his outstanding mare More Joyous, he said "She
can't drink and I can't train".
Mind blowing: Former Perth sprinter Hay List's win at Moonee Valley on Saturday. An emerging superstar.
Careful and astute: Hay List's Gosford trainer John McNair may miss the group one A$400,000 Manikato Stakes next Friday night. "I've got concerns about running horses in cold night air, it has been known to make horses bleed."
Scary: McNair says he's frightened to say how good he thinks Hay List is.
Best unplaced run: Bonus Bond's fourth at Ruakaka. Took off and led a long way from home, giving the others a shot at him. Less than half a length from the winner and likely to produce an entirely different result on better conditions.
Against the pattern: Superturf's second behind Spare A Fortune in the big go at Awapuni, renamed Bogsville on Saturday. Conditions meant they couldn't come from back or wide and he did both, powering home. Under-rated.
Back these: Hoofit, who had to cover ground then pushed wider on the home bend. Should be improved and will appreciate further than 1200m.
Gaston: Did remarkably well to be just beaten after sitting three wide without cover. Tried very hard. Next up.
She Rules: Only one of her previous seven wins had been at 1200m, but she made it look easy at Ruakaka. Best with a bit of cut in the ground and at 1400m and 1600m.
Waitui Zone: Ruakaka wasn't conducive to leaders, but he was still in it for a long way up the home straight. Hard to beat on a leader's track soon.
Time Pays: Got caught back on the inside in an awkward spot and did well to finish yet another second. His turn will come.
Caratacus: Massive in coming from last. Just needs to find similar conditions.
November Rain: Made ground nicely when the 1200m was way too short. Will be improved.
O'Right Zen: On debut and did well for second to a more experienced runner.
Conroy: Massive, big bloke given time to mature. Led and won comfortably without knowing what he was doing. Untapped.
Cadonna: Had to do a fair bit of work to lead early and only just beaten by a horse who saved massive ground along the rails.
Deep Forest: Three deep without cover and kept trying hard to the line for third.
Tap 'N' Gap: Made good late ground against the pattern. Tough to beat in wet conditions when back runners are suited.
Sack These: Like last week, you can forgive anything that got back and was beaten, especially on that heavy track at Awapuni.
Former Perth sprinter Hay List's win at Moonee Valley on Saturday was 'mind blowing'. Photo / Getty Images
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One of the great characters of Australian racing, Sydney's larrikin advertising guru and brewery owner John Singleton, invariably comes up with an amusing quip.
The latest: Asked on whether he'd like to swap with Gai Waterhouse and take over the training of his outstanding mare More Joyous, he said "She
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