Tuesday, November 29, 2011

AMELIA PARK WINES WIN AGAIN & AGAIN



Welcome to this weeks News Report.


ITS ALL TROPHY'S AND MEDALS FOR AMELIA PARK WINES


THE WINNING LIST - READ ON


THE PREMIER NATIONAL SHOW

THE DAN MURPHY NATIONAL WINE SHOW OF AUSTRALIA 2011

" CABERNET MERLOT 2010 " WON THE BEST RED BLEND NATIONALLY.

Jeremy and Peter were absolutely thrilled with this Award as it is judging from the BEST OF THE BEST. A BIG FEATHER IN HIS CAP FOR JEREMY.


ALSO


SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2012

" 2010 MISHMASH RED " RECEIVED BLUE GOLD TOP 100 MEDAL


ALSO


THE MARGARET RIVER WINE SHOW

" CABERNET MERLOT 2010 " WON BEST CABERNET BLEND,

This was a great WINDFALL as it is judged against all the peers in the Region.


CONGRATULATIONS JEREMY ON A TOP PERFORMANCE

You can read more on the www.ameliaparkwines.com.au Website.


RACING

ALMOHAD

Unfortunate and sad but this great horse has had enough and can't recover from all its recurring problems. Peter said its time for a rest, ' should have won the Perth Cup but for some hiccups in the industry'.


SALES

The staff are still busy getting more of the Youngsters ready to leave for the Sales, its sad to see them go.


UP AND AWAY

Peter leaves for India on Saturday for a week of busy business meetings, I think Abbas will stow away in Peters suitcase so he can catch up with his family!!!


CURRY FEAST

Peters friend Sharon will cook up a feast tonight to thank Peter for a wonderful holiday here with daughter Page. They leave for home tomorrow, it was lovely meeting and chatting with them.


TIRED PARTY GIRL

Peter said Leah is home after a solid week or so of partying. Sleep well - as now the work on the farm begins!!


The Staff are all great, Owen is really fitting in well, Aleece is recovering well from her fall and is visiting the stables nearly every day, champing at the bit to get back - boredom has set in big time.




Peter sends all good wishes to the unfortunate Families involved in the devastating Margaret River Fires - you cannot imagine how they must feel, our hearts go out to them all.




See you next week everyone



regards


Shelley






Tuesday, November 22, 2011

THE HEAT HAS HIT THIS WEK

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks Report.

REPRISAL ARRIVES HOME
We all welcomed Reprisal with open arms, it is a great horse and you could see he knew he was home, straight into his paddock and looking very content. Hopefully he can get a few runs in after his spell.

MARCELLIUS
Looking good and should be on the track within the next 2 weeks.

ALMOHAD
RACING SATURDAY - RACE 3
Just hoping to see some positives at this stage. Come on Almohad show us you've still got it!

YEARLING SALES
Peter said the Yearlings have left to be in readiness for the upcoming Sales.

FOALS
Busy being handled at the moment and coming along wonderfully.

AMELIA PARK
Peter had a Welcome afternoon on Sunday for SHARON AND PAGE who arrived from Kuala Lumpur to holiday at the Farm for 10 days. It was a great afternoon/evening (as usual) and yum the STEAKS WERE MOUTHWATERING.
Peter is looking forward to spending some quality time with them.
Page attended a School Day with Jessica this week and thought it was wonderful.
It was great to see Leah who had a group of friends she had invited and they were celebrating NO MORE EXAMS! My goodness how she has grown into a beautiful young lady. You could see Peter scratching his head already!!

Tegan led Jessica and Page around the Farm on good old Maggie, Page was in raptures, you could hear her squeals of delight.

It has certainly warmed up this week, just about all our green paddocks are turning very quickly, thankfully the trees stay a lush green throughout our Summer.

Enjoy your Week and Racing everyone and look forward to next week.


regards


Shelley

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

REPRISAL TO COME HOME

Welcome everyone to this weeks Amelia Park News.

REPRISAL
Unfortunately did not perform and Haysey and Peter have decided to bring the horse home. It has done a great job in Melbourne with winnings of approx. $230,000 and Peter thanks Haysey for a great job. He will come home to Amelia Park for a spell and then try him with a few races at home to see if he has reached his peak.

SONGBURG
A little disappointing but as Peter says as 2 yr olds they go off quick and then decide to perform. The youngsters are still going thru experience which as we know - COMES WITH AGE!

MARCELLIUS
Hopefully will have a good campaign in Melbourne with no sign at the moment of old injuries. We will cross fingers for the next run in a few weeks.

ALMOHAD
RACING SATURDAY WEEK.
Peter is looking forward to this great horse coming back as it looks like problems have been resolved.

AMELIA PARK
THE WALSH NAME CONTINUES
Brett and Tegan told Peter last night that they are having A BOY, everyone is very excited - I THINK A FOOTBALL will be the 1st present from GRANDAD!

JACKSONS PROMOTION LUCHEON
Same Place, same time, same seat. Peter is hosting the 4th year of Managers Luncheon which he joked and said everyone wanted the same seats as previous years. This Luncheon is set to continue for some years!!!!!

OWEN TO STAY AT AMELIA PARK
Peter is chuffed that what started out as only a lend from Lou has turned into Owen - a country boy - now a permanent at Amelia Park. He has been welcomed with open arms and has fitted in with the rest of the staff very easily.

HOORAY - EXAMS ARE OVER
Leah finished her last Exam today. Peter has been told that she is now an ADULT AND FREE, now the worrying starts. He will have to keep her tied to the Farm if he doesn't want to be chasing her around the town - his words!! GO LEAH!!!!!!!

HOLIDAY AT AMELIA PARK
Peter has some friends arriving from Kuala Lumpur - Sharon and her daughter Page for approximately 10 days and we all look forward to meeting them and sharing the Farm.

Everything is great at the Farm, the Foals are a hoot to watch, when the Mares are being moved from paddocks, they just run and follow behind VERY CLOSELY. It is a joy to see.


Enjoy your weekend of Racing everyone and look forward to next weeks Report to you.


regards

Shelley

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

REPRISAL - SANDOWN CUP

Welcome everyone, we hope you had a great weekend and now report this weeks News.

SATURDAY
SANDOWN CUP 3200M
REPRISAL - RACE 3
Peter is looking forward to watching Reprisal, the horse should give its best and and EACH WAY BET is suggested.

SATURDAY
ASCOT WESTSPEED 2YO PLATE - 1000M
SONGBURG - RACE 1
A winner in the making we hope, again suggested AN EACH WAY BET.

Its great to be in the Saturday Racing again!

AMELIA PARK SYNDICATE
2 of the Syndicate horses unfortunately have come home to Amelia Park, both with shin soreness so will have a spell and hopefully be back in January.

AMELIA PARK WINE DINNER
COGNITO RESTAURANT 23RD NOVEMBER
If it is anything like the Luncheon at Jacksons DONT MISS OUT ON THIS ONE
Email Daniela at daniela@ameliaparkwines.com.au to book your table.
ENJOY YOUR NIGHT EVERYONE.

AMELIA PARK
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
A big Happy Birthday to Mason today from everyone here. We loo forward to the Birthday Cake tomorrow Mas. Hope you get lots of presents.

How about this weird winter weather - not for the Farmers though - we feel devastated for them. The spray guns and mowers will be working flat out AGAIN.

THE TREES are magnificent, everywhere you look here there are beautiful canopies of draping branches - especially the WILLOWS - mine and Peters favourite.

Another weekend spent on the Farm, Peter and Annie took Jessica to Augusta for the Annual Annaconda Sporting Event which Jess took part in - she did the family proud.

Thats our update for this week, so enjoy your Racing everyone.


regards

Shelley

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

WHAT A TOP FINISH

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks Report.

MELBOURNE CUP
What a top Finish - you can't get any closer than that. I hope all Punters had a good collect as WA bet $13mil. apparently (my goodness - alot for 1 day of racing).
Come on Aussies for Next Year!!!
Amelia Park was the setting for a group of Syndicate Members who enjoyed their day with playing Tennis prior to the Race and then relaxing at the Tavern for the remainder of not only the Races but the rest of the day until ????

RACING NORTHAM
THURSDAY 3rd
CHIRON
This is the last hooray for Chiron so lets hope a good effort is put in.

SAMBAR /O'REILLY
A TOP FILLY born in New Zealand, another CHAMPION on her way.

SYNDICATE HORSES
It is getting exciting for Peter and all the Members as a few of the horses will be lining up very soon to show their talents. It will certainly be a big turnout for the start of what we all hope will be a rewarding future.

AMELIA PARK
Peter had a great Weekend at the farm with numerous friends both staying over and dropping in, it was perfect weather for entertaining.

Friday will be a full house with Peter playing Host to a group of approximately 20 Wine buffs who have come from Somalia to sample Amelia Park Wines. Sounds like it is going to be a great day for all.


THE AVIARY
Peter commented today that he has seen several types of birds being very busy coming and going from their nests. We should see new babies within the next 2-3 weeks, we are all guessing which birds hatch first. VERY EXCITING FOR US.

All busy at the Farm as per usual, I think the staff have been rocked in the last few days with the weather turning it up, great for the weeds (yuk) the weed sprayers are in high demand!

Enjoy the rest of the week everyone and same time next week!


regards

Shelley