Best Bet

PARADE DAY
AT AMELIA PARK

Hello Readers,

Peter has just sent his report from his poolside at Tanah Lot in Bali and said he hopes everyone here enjoyed their weekend as he did and is continuing to do so.

A FIRST - I REPEAT F I R S T HIFALUTIN

South Australia

Hope you had a $1 on this race. Very pleased with the horse and how it handled this race. Now its off to Melbourne to start a hopefully successful campaign.

Disastrous - 3 Favourites - No Placings

All the horses performed poorly and it was a disappointing outcome all round.

Almohad - was completely out of the race and would have needed wings to play a part against the field.

Amelias Reason - is a big concern to us as usually runs 1st up. The horse has the staff baffled but will try maybe 2 more starts and then assess and look at all options. It has certainly had enough starts but not continuing on with the race.

Sunday - Princess Amelia - very disappointing race, another puzzle to unravel, being sent home to Amelia Park.

Peter has had a re-think and will now take THE SECONDS, but only for a short time and lets hope we can turn the corner in the coming meetings.

Amelia Park

Peter had a very busy week of entertaining. A very late night was had with his visitors from overseas starting with Tastings at the Flame Tree where not only the Wines were world class but also their expert hospitality to Peter and his guests. It was then back to Amelia Park to the Parade Ring for a parade of several horses, Peter was impressed with the way the staff presented them, and then onto the Wine Cellar for MORE tastings and late Dinner.

Saturday was a great day of entertaining Special Guest David Parkin. After spending time with him Peter said he was very interesting to talk with and it was easy to see how he won 4 Premierships in the AFL. Over a steak and wine he shared some behind the scene stories with Peter, Rob Wiley, Peter Cody and 2 other guests (still cant tell you who).

All in all, a great week was had.

Everything is still full steam ahead at the farm and all coming together rapidly. Lots of beautiful new trees have been planted and you can foresee how lush it will be in time.

March at Amelia Park

Peter has informed me that there will be several functions happening, one of them will be on the 28th March with a band and a big night to enjoy and lift our spirits. I will let you know as more information is to hand.

Well folks onto another week, can't believe we are into March already, the months are flying (lets hope our horses do too!). Look forward to reporting all events next week.

kind regards

shelley