nice build-up i reckon, page-12

shady- yep JORC didnt offer much new which was no surprise but I always look for a word (other than imminent and advanced which have been stripped from my lexicography) or two that hints at something.

Maybe the 2016 Darwin Cup will be won by a 5yo wearing the famous copper and gold colours of the Bryah Boys Syndicate and going by the name of Hot Capper/The Dodo/Vlad the Impaler/Peeeightyseven/Imminent and Advanced/Meeka Mauler/The Grubunator/Marron and Mullahs/Trading Halt/JORC/Taurus

any other thoughts? Shady I know you being a studier of bloodlines from way back will say the name will depend on sire/dam etc etc but hey what's in a name? Mate of mine had a trotter called Snagger which managed a win or 3 down Collie way so anythings possible. And of course as Firi will recall the famous Boat won 3 Darwin Cups and the idea of a boat race is not one the punters usually fancy.

Firi - is Mick Stumbles still calling the races at age 105?

FP gotta be next week, just has to be, plus I reckon another item of news from left field just to throw us another curve ball

C'mon MK give us a break, dont want another rally stalled midstream, too many marriages as well as Shady's cellar depend on it