This weeks news

Hello Readers, we hope everyone had a great weekend and now follow with a report of all the happenings at Amelia Park, Home and Away.

The Heat
Not only are we all trying to keep cool, but our dedicated Staff are making sure our horses are by swimming them twice a day and they are certainly giving the sprinklers a good workout. I may take up residence in one of the stables.

Weekend Racing - Tasmania
Another Bridesmaid Race - Reprisal may not have won the Tasmanian Derby, but did a mighty job running home second and will now have a well earned spell and Hayesy will then decide whether to run in the Adelaide Derby in May, we will keep you posted. The horse is still young and they are confident will continue to develop and be a good stayer in future races.

Peter hasn't stopped talking about Tasmania. "Everyone should make Tasmania a definite holiday spot before we all get to tired/old to travel". Peter was overwhelmed with the Raceclubs generosity, the friendly people, beautiful scenery,seafood and of course premium wines. I now just have to tell him I have booked the flights and he will have to feed the birds,chooks,alpacas etc.

Pinjarra Sunday - Destroid
Do we dare say - Second
Unfortunately was shaky in the barriers, missed the jump but came home well and gave the Owners a second. Better jumps to come.

Mid Week Racing - Outside Influence
Will race Wednesday 4th February in Race 2 at 1.15pm. Will certainly call for a $ bet. Good luck Lou.

Spelling at Amelia Park
Princess Amelia - At her last race she was blowing a lot so Lou sent her home with a touch of the cold, she is happy and resting and Lou will begin her campaign for the Champion Fillys. She has just returned to Luciani Stables and should be racing within the next 2 weeks.
China Bay - was jarred up in the last race so back home for rest and recreation.
Foals - The staff are enjoying looking after 2 beautiful foals that have just arrived, they are the cutest, and with living at Amelia Park should definitely come into their own in times to come.

Luciani Stables
Amelias Reason - has had a wonder spell at home and is raring to go for the next campaign. Lou said she is looking super good and will make for exciting race watching shortly.
Almohad - will now resume its campaign and is looking a treat and all going well will be racing in the next 10 days.

Lou will be making his way to Amelia Park this week to inspect the yearlings and form new programmes for the coming months. I think Lou will want to stay down here away from the Perth heat but we will pack him up and send him back ready for race day.

Horse Shares
There is a lot of interest coming thru from horse lovers wanting to be included in purchasing shares, so in the coming months we will be going online with details of investing. We will keep you informed.

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Social News
Peter will be host to a very Special Guest in late February for dining under the stars at Amelia Park. When this date has been finalised we will circularise details. Apparently there are more Guests to follow but Peter hasn't clarified WHO, he said he doesn't want me to get too excited to early. I will let you know as soon as I know, if not before.

Wine Cellar
By mid February the second Wine Cellar with beautiful landscaping will be completed which will be home to some of the finest wines - not only Amelia Park Wines - but from all over the world. Both cellars will total around 5,000 bottles. I think we are in for some wonderful celebration nights at Amelia Park in 2009.

Keep cool everyone and look forward to sharing news with you next week.

warm regards
Shelley