Wednesday, October 27, 2010

GOLD GOLD GOLD

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks report.



GOLD FOR AMELIA PARK WINES

It is with excitement that we report the Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot 2009 has just won TOP GOLD IN ITS CLASS at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show.

Also was 1 of 10 Finalists out of 1,000's of Entries in the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy.

Peter is thrilled with the results and congratulates Jeremy on his third consecutive year in this category, he was a Finalist last year and WON THE TROPHY IN 2008.
I am sure there will be alot of celebrations in Melbourne.

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RACING

ASCOT - SATURDAY 30/10

ALMOHAD - RACE 7

Peter is looking forward to this race in the hope that Almohad rekindles the winning spirit as in the past. Good riding Jason!!



REPRISAL - SOUTH AUSTRALIA 27/10
Wasn't in the running today.

AMELIAS TIGER - 28/10
Definitely not in the top result, will report on the performance next news letter.

MARSEILLE
Peter reported that this horse should be ready within 10 days, all news from Haysey is positive.

MELBOURNE
Peter has arrived and straight into socialising and catching up with friends, just to name a few - Rob Wiley and Phil Matera, traditional Derby Day Lunch with longtime friend Debbie, invitation from Peter Fogarty for Lunch and to top it off he will be socialising with all the top Horse people including Bart Cummins. Oh how I envy him!!!

AMELIA PARK - ' DINE WITH AMELIA '
THE SIGNS ARE EVERYWHERE!
The Promotion of Amelia Park Lamb & Beef is being seen out there. I have had numerous calls and emails from people in Perth and I was in Perth this week and fortunately saw the huge signs as well as the trucks displaying the sign. They are very impressive.

DAY SPA & SAUNA
Peter has advised that within the next couple of weeks there will be 2 new employees at Amelia Park to pamper one and all. We are all busy diarising our bookings.

FAMILY WEDDING - MASON & EMMALYN
It was a perfect sunny day to celebrate Peters nephew Mason's important day. The venue and Luncheon was superb and the Bride & Groom looked stunning and happy. We all wish them happiness in their new life together.

Amelia Park Farm is busy as usual, the stables are overflowing and the riders are flat out with Pre-Training so we look forward to the months ahead.

ENJOY MELBOURNE CUP DAY EVERYONE - HOPE YOU HAVE A WINNER (OR 2)!!

I look forward to Peters report on his return and the many stories he will have for me.

regards

Shelley








Wednesday, October 20, 2010

BACK TO ASCOT

Welcome all, I hope everyone enjoyed their Racing and report the happenings from Amelia Park.

OPENING OF ASCOT
Peter thoroughly enjoyed the opening day. Everyone was in good spirits and a great day was had by all.

RACING RESULTS
AMELIAS DANCER
Unfortunately was caught wide and then squeezed in. Dancer is still immature and also throwing its head back. The Trainer is confident its a time thing and should improve within the next months.

PINJARRA
AMELIAS GEM - 4TH
A good 1st up run, Vern Brockman was very encouraged with the performance, looking forward to big improvements when starting in the 1200-1400m races.

AMELIAS REASON
Pricey also can't work out this horses behaviour. He said when riding him on the beach he his perfect and strong but come race day?????????????? What will become of the big fella!

TRIALS 18TH
ALMOHAD
Ran a tidy race and should get a start Saturday week, will keep you posted.
AMELIAS FAIR
A little bit more work to do but coming along.

EUROPA POINT
Sadly has finished racing after breaking down. Will now go to stud and be served by High Chapparell the leading Stallion so Peter will look forward to a new star.

AMELIA PARK
WINE TASTING EVENING
Peter had a rewarding night on Monday as Host to approximately 30 people from Restaurants and Liquor Outlets in the South West promoting his Wines. Needless to say the bin was overflowing so obviously it was well tried and tested.

WEDDING BELLS SATURDAY
Peters nephew Mason is having a Wedding Luncheon which we are all invited to and looking forward to celebrating his big day.
Peter and Staff wish every happiness to Mason and his soon to be Bride.

MELBOURNE CUP
Guess who isn't going!!!
Peter will be flying out next Wednesday with Annie and his Daughter Sammy to celebrate the Melbourne Round. I really do wish them a happy time.

We enjoyed the Winter day and rainfall yesterday as the creek is looking awfully sad, hope we can get a few more of those days soon.

Have a great weekend everyone and look forward to next weeks report.


BE SURE TO WATCH THIS SPOT NEXT WEEK FOR SOME EXCITING NEWS!!
regards
Shelley

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

RETURN TO RACING

Hi everyone, welcome to this weeks Racing news and events.

It is great to report at last on some RACING INFORMATION!

OPENING DAY AT ASCOT
Peter is looking forward to attending the Opening Day which will see his Main Sponsorship proudly advertised Trackside and throughout the Arena.

AMELIAS DANCER
RACE 4 - 1st Emergency
After recovering from a virus Dancer should now give a good showing so hopefully will get a run.

PINJARRA SUNDAY
AMELIAS REASON - RACE 2
Pricey is hopeful of a good return and showing - hopefully the wind is blowing in the right direction on the day. All the best to the Syndicate Members.

AMELIAS GEM - 1ST DEBUT
RACE 5
We wish Vern Brockman the best with Amelias first up race - Peter is looking forward to this debut.

SYDNEY - EUROPA POINT
Group 2 Race - This magnificent horse is ready for a comeback and by all reports to Peter should give a big showing. We are waiting on Acceptances so will keep you posted.

COOLMOORE
Peter has just returned from Coolmoore where he inspected his foals. He said it was very pleasing and exciting to see how they are progresssing.
STAND OUT FOALS - FROM - ENCOSTA DE LAGA / MAROONED LADY AND STARCRAFT/ROYALE HARVEST look absolutely stunning. All excellent blood lines so we look forward to the future.

AMELIA PARK
EXCITING NEWS
Peters daughter Samantha is returning home after a long stint overseas. Amelia Park will be abuzz on the weekend with no doubt quite a few WELCOME HOME toasts.

The MANSION has resumed construction so it will be something to watch it grow and grow over the next months and months!!!

Everything else is fine at the farm, the baby birds at the Aviary are keeping their Mum very busy with continuous feeding and squawking. We can't wait to see them come out of the breeding box and hope we are there to see them on their first adventure.

HAPPY RACING EVERYONE and look forward to reporting on this weeks results.


regards

Shelley







Friday, October 8, 2010

APOLOGIES


Hello everyone, I am sorry about the lateness of this weeks report.

Several problems came my way this week so I do apologise.


With Peter being extremely busy on his return, I havent had a chance to get a report from him so I will wish everyone a great weekend of racing and everything else you may be doing and will send through updated Report early next week.
ENJOY THE SUNSHINE! WHERE IS THE RAIN?
regards
Shelley