Thursday, December 19, 2013

IT HAS COME VERY QUICK


Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks news from Amelia Park.


Hasn't the year flown by, everyone you speak to says the same - I hope its not just our age!!!!


RACING IN 2014
PETER IS LOOKING AHEAD WITH ANTICIPATION TO THE NEW YEAR WITH HOPEFULLY SOME EXCITING RACING RESULTS.


PETER IS LOOKING FORWARD TO SPENDING XMAS AT HOME WITH THE FAMILY, ALSO ROB WILEY WILL BE OVER AND WILL COME TO AMELIA PARK FOR A FEW DAYS SO HOPE TO CATCH UP FOR A XMAS DRINK.



PETER SENDS HIS VERY BEST CHRISTMAS WISHES TO EVERYONE AND MAYBE CATCH UP AND SHARE SOME MERRIMENT.


BE SAFE, HAVE FUN

SEE YOU ALL IN THE NEW YEAR.




I also send my Best Wishes to everyone for the FESTIVE SEASON AND LOOK FORWARD TO SENDING THRU EXCITING RACING RESULTS TO YOU IN 2014.


regards

shelley
    

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

SUCCESS IN CHINA


Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


BLACK IS BACK
RUNNING FRIDAY AND PETER IS EXPECTING WINNING NEWS, HE NEEDS TO STEP UP NOW AND SHOW HIS TALENT.


SONGBURG
IS NOT FAR AWAY FROM A NEW CAMPAIGN.

COME ON JANUARY
PETER HAS A LOT OF HIS 2 YEAR OLDS COMING THRU SO LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME EXCITING RACES.

AMELIAS DANCER IS BACK IN WORK BUT WILL STAY IN THE COUNTRY ENVIRONMENT WHICH SUITS.

CHINA
PETER WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE TRIP, HE CAUGHT UP WITH A NUMBER OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATES AS WELL AS FRIENDS AND OF COURSE ANNIE WAS THERE TO GREET HIM.

CHRISTIE IS MAKING A SLOW RECOVERY FROM HER INJURY.  SHE IS MISSED AT THE STABLES AND WE WISH HER A MORE SPEEDY RECOVERY.

LOTS HAPPENING AT THE FARM, GETTING PREPARED FOR XMAS BUT THE WORKERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FLIES.  PETER SAID IT WAS HARD COMING HOME FROM COLD CHINA TO THE FLIES HERE.  COME ON THE DUNG BEETLES!!!

PETER HAS BEEN VERY BUSY GETTING THE PLANS FINALISED FOR THE COMPLETE BUILDING OF MOSS BROS WHICH WILL HOPEFULLY BEGIN AROUND FEBRUARY.  IT SOUNDS FANTASTIC.

DENMARK
PETER IS VISITING DENMARK THIS WEEKEND WITH ANNIE, SAMMY AND JESSE.
HE IS INSPECTING THEIR BREWERY AND DAY SPA THERE TO GET SOME NEW IDEAS, ALWAYS LOOKING AT NEW IDEAS!!!!


ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND EVERYONE.



REGARDS


SHELLEY

Friday, December 6, 2013

THE FLIES ARE NOT WELCOME



Hello and welcome everyone to Amelia Park News.


THIS IS JUST A SHORT UPDATE AS PETER HAS BEEN IN CHINA SO I WILL WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO REPORT HIS NEWS.


BUNBURY
BLACK IS BACK
CAME HOME 4TH BUT OWEN WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE RACE.  JUST MISSED BEING A PHOTO 3RD.

OWEN SAID BLACKY DOESNT LIKE IT ON THE FENCE SO BARRIER DRAW DIDNT SUIT, RATHER BE OUT WIDE, BUT ALL IN ALL OWEN WAS FAIRLY PLEASED. 

HOPEFULLY WILL GET ANOTHER RUN NEXT WEEK.


SPECIAL HARVEST
EMAIL RECEIVED TODAY FROM SHARON SAID THE HORSE IS GOING TO SPELL AT AMELIA PARK FOR ANOTHER 6 WEEKS AND THEN SEE HOW IT GOES, JUST NOT INTERESTED AT THE MOMENT.

WHAT A SHAME, LETS HOPE FOR A TURN AROUND.


AMELIA PARK
EVERYTHING IS FINE, LOTS OF WEED SPRAYING, MAINTENANCE AND THE FARM HOUSE HAS STARTED ITS SAD DEMOLISH. 
MUST HAVE BEEN GREAT GROWING UP IN IT, LOTS OF ROOMS - BIG AND AIRY.


ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND EVERYONE.



rgards

Shelley


Wednesday, November 27, 2013

CHINA


Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


CHINA
Peter flies to China for a week for a busy schedule.  Annie is already over there at the ready with the scarves and beanies. Very cold apparently.
Peter will travel to Harbin which he said is exceptionally freezing, then home to the heat.

BALI
Peter spoke to Sharon and said she is having a wonderful time, the girls are spoiling her and she is loving the time spent with her daughter.


JACKSON LUNCHEON
What a fabulous time it was, the food as always was superb and the service outstanding.  Sadly Neil said he will be retiring by June next year but he will still be working with Peter on several projects (thats not retiring Neil!!!!)  Peter said we will have a couple of Wine lunches there before June - then who knows where the next venue will be WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!!!


MAKE SURE YOU GET TO JACKSONS BEFORE JUNE 2014 FOR AN ABSOLUTE EXPERIENCE.


SPECIAL HARVEST
Scratching their heads with this one, still trying but doesnt seem to want to run on the day!!!!


AMELIA PARK
Beautiful Foal arrived from Oakland Park, what a hoot it is to watch them.

Peters homestead will unfortunately come down next week to make way for new Office, Lunchroom and accommodation for the Staff, OUT WITH THE OLD - IN WITH THE NEW>


PLAYING MUM
Peter said he is getting quite domesticated looking after Jessie while Annie is away, his cooking I believe is Number 1.

Peter and Annie took Jessie to her Introduction at St. Hildas last week, Jessie will move there next year for schooling and Peter was pleased as Jessie commented that she is looking forward to the challenge.
Abbas will have to look for a new weekend helper with the horses - sorry Abbas but I am never available on the weekends!!!!


Enjoy your week everyone and will report News next week from Amelia Park.



regards

Shelley     

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

GREAT WEEKEND


Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


GREAT WEEKEND AT THE FARM

Peter had a busy but enjoyable time hosting 3 days with his Chinese friends and Busines Partner.
Peter organised Helicopter rides over our South West corner, Wineries for luches and Dinners and a special Dinner at the House.  It was both a work and relaxing time for all.
Peter said the Chinese absolutely love our South West, especially at this time of the year (Winter at home for them).


AMELIA PARK SYNDICATE
In Peters words,   "Very disappointing to say the least".
In fact these last 2 have been but more so with this current Syndicate.  Special Harvest ran a last so with the money run out we can't afford to keep them and sadly it is coming to an end.

Peter is forever POSITIVE for the Future with New Direction.

PETER WILL STILL CONTINUE BREEDING, BUYING AND RACING, ITS HIS LOVE.



OFF TO CHINA
Annie leaves on Saturday and has a busy work schedule before Peter arrives Friday week.  The coats and scarves are top of the packing list.


OFF TO BALI
Sharon King takes off to the Bali House for a well earned rest.  The girls at the House will thoroughly spoil her.



JACKSON LUNCHEON
Back on Friday for a Feast as only Neil Jackson can do.  Always a great day!!



Enjoy your weekend everyone.


regards

Shelley 

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

FIRST WINNER FULLY TRAINED AT AMELIA PARK - CONGRATULATIONS OWEN


Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


CONGRATULATIONS
OWEN MILLER


BLACK IS BACK
WINNER AT BUNBURY
TRAINED BY OWEN MILLER AT AMELIA PARK.


Peter is absolutely thrilled that he has HIS FIRST WIN IN 14 MONTHS.  And all the sweeter coming from Amelia Park.  Owen was given an unsaleable horse to train and he has done a magnificent job in bringing Blacky thru for a WIN.  Peter said it was great to celebrate with his long standing friends WANGA & NOEL who are part Owners with Peter.  I believe there was a great party at the Farm that night.

LETS HOPE WE CAN KICK ON NOW WITH MORE GREAT WORK FROM OWEN.


BUNBURY THURSDAY
RACE 6
GOOD LUCK OWEN AND BLACKY.


RACE 4 BUNBURY
SPECIAL HARVEST
SYNDICATE HORSE
This race will be watched closely by Peter and depending on the result the Syndicate Horses will be looked at and some decisions will have to be made.


AMELIA PARK
Peter had an enjoyable couple of days hosting to great friends Brian, Barb and Deb, it was so good to catch up with them, especially Deb from Melbourne.

PHOTO SHOOT AT AMELIA PARK
Peter had great Photos taken on the weekend of all the Walsh Family children for a Special on Amelia Park Lamb & Beef.

BUSY WEEKEND AHEAD
Peter is looking forward to having Mr Chen and several friends arrive from China.  It will be a very busy 3 days of entertaining and sightseeing.  Peter is certainly up to the task fulfilling this role.


WELCOME BACK TO ME
I have just returned from 3 weeks Holiday in Europe.  My first time over there and what an amazing eye opener compared with our New Country we live in compared to their History.

It was a shock to see how quick the Land has dried up at home with the short burst of Summer, more to come and the creek is drying up as you look at it.  Glenn is chasing his tail getting all the reticulation up and running as quickly as possible.  BOY DO WE LOVE SUMMER!!!!!!!


Hope all is well with everyone and look forward to next weeks report


           COME ON BLACK IS BACK!!!!



regards


Shelley

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

NOTICE OF ABSENCE

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


ALL AWAY

Peter is currently in Bali and wont be back until next week.
He will be busy at the momnent organising the final touches to THE BIG PARTY BASH.  I would love to be a fly!!!!!!

BLACK IS BACK
BUNBURY SUNDAY 20TH
Good luck Owen hope Blacky runs well for you.


I will be away for the next 3 weeks so I will report all the News from Amelia Park from Tuesday 12th November. 

HAPPY RACING EVERYONE ESPECIALLY ANYONE GOING OVER FOR THE CUP.



regards

Shelley

Thursday, October 10, 2013

AMELIA PARK IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park..


AMELIA PARK IS NOW
OPEN FOR BUSINESS


IT HAS BEEN A CLOSED SHOP BUT PETER HAS MADE THE DECISION TO OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

PETER IS NOW IN TALKS WITH SEVERAL TRAINERS TO SPREAD HIS HORSES FAR AND WIDE TO HOPEFULLY GET BACK INTO THE HORSE WINNING ADVENTURE.

THERE WILL BE NO RESTRICTIONS ON WHO PETER USES.

PETER WILL HAVE CONTROL OF HIS BUSINESS AND LOOKS FORWARD TO CREATING NEW RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER CLIENTS.


DION HAS WORKED WELL AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO AND HE HOPES TO TURN IT AROUND AND BRING HOME SOME WINNERS.


AMELIA PARK STABLES:
OWEN IS FULL ON WITH A BIG CHALLENGE TO TRAIN SOME OF PETERS HORSES.  "YOU HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE" SO OWEN HAS PUT HIS HAND UP TO DO HIS UTMOST.
PETER HAS FULL CONFIDENCE IN OWEN, HE SAID THE HORSES ARE LOOKING MAGNIFICENT AND PETER IS THRILLED THAT ALOT OF THE HORSES WILL BE FULLY TRAINED AT AMELIA PARK.


RACING:
CANDOR
SHOULD BE RUNNING SOMETIME NEXT WEEK.  HAS BEEN SCRATCHED A FEW TIMES SO NOT SURE WHERE CANDOR IS AT BUT WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.

ABBASSO - NEW SOUTH WALES
SHOULD BE A START NEXT WEEK SO WATCH THIS SPACE.


BALI
PETER IS OFF ON THE WEEKEND FOR A SHORT STAY.  HE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO CHECKING OUT THE RENOVATIONS HE HAS HAD CARRIED OUT.

HE IS ALSO PUTTING TOGETHER "ONE OF HIS GREAT PARTIES IN BALI
--  AS ONLY PETE CAN DO".

HE HAS ORGANISED FIREDANCERS, A BAND, TRADITIONAL DANCERS AND NOT TO MENTION THE MAGNIFICENT FEAST.

THE PARTY IS FOR ROBBIE WILEY, ROSS GLENDINNING, THEIR PARTNERS AND A GROUP OF APPROX. 20 PARTY GOERS.  ROBBIE AND CREW WILL ARRIVE IN BALI STRAIGHT FROM IRELAND SO  -  THE PARTY CONTINUES.


AMELIA PARK
PETER ENJOYED HIS PEACEFUL WEEKEND WHILE ALL THE GIRLS WERE IN PERTH - NO NAGGING AND GIRLY GOINGS ON FOR A WHILE  -  BLISS!!!!



Enjoy your week everyone


regards

Shelley

   



  

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

SPRING BLOOM

THE FIRST CLEAR SKY SPRING DAY


Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.

ABBASSO
NEW SOUTH WALES
5TH
Peter pleased with the run, waiting to get up to preferred distance of 1600m, THEN WATCH OUT.

RUBUACORI
Peter said only 2 MORE CHANCES in Bunbury and if not successful talks will be held with other Owners to make a decision.

AMELIAS DANCER
Home at Amelia Park for a rest and then will get ready for the Northam Cup.

SLINGSBY
NEW SOUTH WALES
Should be ready to race maybe this week, will keep you posed.


AMELIA PARK
Peter said he had an exciting weekend, meetings with Architect at Moss Bros. Winery to start looking at ideas for the upgrades for the Amelia Park Winery.  Also in talks about ideas for Newtown House deciding on the best moves.

MASSAGE/DAY SPA
Nina has arrived and should begin work next Wednesday, we all hope the hands are strong to perform magic on our Workers.

AFL GRANDFINAL
I must say it was a shame for the Dockers Supporters, namely Brett and Yelvy who both went over to watch the game.  Maybe next year  EAGLES/DOCKERS!!  Wouldn't the Vics love that!!!!!

My grouch for the week!!
I don't believe it was right that Fremantle Hotels were opened up at 7am.  There is enough hype before and after games without the added hours of alcohol being consumed.


What a beautiful day, this is what Spring is about but don't think it is lasting to long SO ENJOY THESE COUPLE OF DAYS FOLKS.


Peter is certainly going to enjoy his, all the girls have gone to Perth for 3-4 days - NO NAGGING!!!



Enjoy your week everyone.


regards

Shelley
          

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

BIRTHDAY BASH

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeksNews from Amelia Park.


KALGOORLIE CUP
REPRISAL 6TH
AMELIAS DANCER 8TH

NOT WINNERS BUT PETER WAS STILL PLEASED WITH THEIR RUNS, THERE WERE A FEW HOLDUPS FOR THEM ON LOOKING BACK AT TAPE.


SUNDAY WARWICK FARM
RCE 7
ABBASSO
PETER IS VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS RACE, HE STILL SAYS THIS HORSE SHOULD GO FAR.     "GOOD LUCK"


PETER HAS GIVEN OWEN ALOT OF THE HORSES AT THE FARM TO TRAIN, A FEW HAVEN'T DONE SO GOOD IN THE PAST SO LETS SEE HOW OWEN GOES WITH THEM.

PETER IS CURRENTLY IN TALKS ABOUT THE WATER WALKER SO THAT IS ANOTHER EXCITING ADDITION TO AMELIA PARK.

THE WEATHER HELD OFF - AS IT DOES WHEN PETER IS HAVING A SHOW.
ANNIE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY ON SUNDAY WAS FANTASTIC.  LOTS OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY GATHERED AT THE TAVERN AND WE WERE SO LUCKY WITH THE WEATHER, HOME IN BED BEFORE THE STORM HIT.  MIND YOU I DONT THINK MANY WOULD HAVE HEARD ANYTHING THAT NIGHT. 
THE BANDS WERE FABULOUS AND WE DANCED AND DANCED AND SANG AND DANCED.   THE FEET WERE TELLING FOR A DAY OR 2.

IF YOU ARE INVITED TO A GATHERING HELD BY PETER WALSH - DONT MISS IT - HIS HOSTING IS NUMBER 1.

LUCKILY THE FARM DIDNT HAVE TO MUCH DAMAGE BUT A HUGE TREE WENT DOWN IN 1 OF THE PADDOCKS, THE HORSES WERE VERY BRAVE !!!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEGAN
WE ARE CELEBRATING HER BIRTHDAY ON THURSDAY WITH A HIGH TEA ARRANGED BY ANNIE AND FOLLOWED BY A BARBECUE.  ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT AHEAD FOR US.

THE GRAND FINAL
WE ARE ALL ENVIOUS OF BRETT FLYING OVER FOR THE GAME.  THE DOCKERS FANS MUST BE ALL BESIDE THEMSELVES - IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING SO WE EAGLES WISH  -   WA   -   THE VERY BEST ON SATURDAY.


ENJOY YOUR WEEK EVERYONE.



REGARDS

SHELLEY    

Monday, September 16, 2013

BOULDER CUP - 3RD

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


BOULDER CUP
AMELIAS DANCER
HOME THIRD
Great run from Dancer, Peter was very pleased.
Now onto the KALGOORLIE CUP.
Peter is hoping LUCK with a good Barrier Draw this time.  COME ON DANCER!!!


SLINGSBY
KEMBLA GRANCE NEW
RACE 8
SAT 21ST
Back and ready for a run this week.  Lets hope it falls Slingsby's way.


SYDNEY A WINNER
Peter thoroughly enjoyed his few days with Leah and Jessica in Sydney.  I think they went everywhere and did everything you can possibly squeeze into a few days.  I do believe the SHOPPING got a good workout for the girls.


TURNING 40!
ANNIE REACHES THE PERFECT AGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peter is hosting a Birthday get together this Sunday with Family and Friends to celebrate Annie's 40th.

ENJOY YOUR BIRTHDAY
ANNIE

    

I say a big Love and Thankyou to Peter and Annie for my beautiful birthday present, spoilt again !!!



The creek is still overflowing, we havent seen it like this for years - WATER EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!


Have a great week everyone


regards

Shelley 

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

BOULDER CUP SUNDAY

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


KALGOORLIE
SUNDAY
AMELIAS DANCER - RACE 6

CAN'T TAKE A TRICK  -  DRAWN OUTSIDE BARRIER

BUT CAN ONLY HOPE DANIEL CAN GET DANCER TO RUN A MIGHTY RACE BUT IT IS A BIG ASK.


WARWICK FARM
RACE 4
ALBASSO
DEBUT AFTER BEING SCRATCHED LAST WEEK
PETER & CHRIS BELIEVE THIS IS A GREAT HORSE.


BLACK IS BACK
GOOD LUCK TO OWEN

SAD FAREWELL
VICKI UNFORTUNATELY LEAVES AMELIA PARK THIS WEEK TO RETURN HOME, WE HAD A LOVELY SEND OFF ON MONDAY WITH HER MUM.  SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND WE ALL ONLY HOPE THAT THE NEW ARRIVAL WILL COME CLOSE TO VICKI'S EXPERTISE.


BONDING IN SYDNEY
PETER IS TAKING LEAH AND JESSICA FOR A GETAWAY.  THEY WILL SHOP TILL THEY DROP (INCLUDING PETER), GO TO A SHOW AT THE THEATRE AND ALSO DINE AT THE CENTREPOINT REVOLVING RESTAURANT.  I THINK PETER WILL NEED A REST ON HIS RETURN HOME.
HE WILL ALSO BE CATCHING UP WITH ROB WILEY AND MICK FOR A COFFEE AND WAS SORRY HE COULDN'T GET TO THE GAME.  HE WISHES THEM AND CARLTON ALL THE BEST.


PETERS GOOD FRIEND AND CO-OWNER PERCY HAS JUST COMPLETED A FUND RAISING BIKE RIDE IN THAILAND.  WHAT A GREAT THING TO ACHIEVE, WELL DONE PERCY.


SPRING
AND ITS STILL RAINING, WHAT A SEASON!  IT HAS BEEN WONDERFUL FOR THE FARM, ALL THE PADDOCKS ARE FLOURISHING.


ENJOY YOUR RACING EVERYONE 


regards

Shelley

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

ANOTHER WALSH TO THE FAMILY TREE

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


COOLGARDIE CUP
AMELIAS DANCER - 5TH
Very disappointed, Peter really thought Dancer had this race.  They will now look to the Boulder Cup, it is 12 months since a win so will look at Dancer after this race.

CANTERBURY PARK - NSW
TODAY
RACE 1 - ABBASSO
RACE 4 - SLINGSBY

Peter is very excited with these 2 horses.
Abbasso is in a 1200m on 1st up run so Peter is hoping for a good result.
Slingsby hopefully will continue in good form from 3rd at last win

GOOD LUCK!

BELMONT SAT 7TH
REPRISAL - RACE 8
Reprisal is looking great and has bloomed since last win.  Peter is looking forward to seeing his performance.

A NEW BABY GIRL
CONGRATULATIONS TO BRETT & TEGAN ON THE QUICK AND SAFE ARRIVAL OF DAKOTA.
THIS LITTLE ONE WILL BE THOROUGHLY SPOILT BY HER POPPY.


BUSY WEEKEND FOR PETER
Peter hosted a weekend for his Chinese Partner Mr Chen and associates and after sightseeing took them to the Winery they have just purchased.  Mr Chen was very impressed with the location and the plans Peter has.  In March the works will commence and we are looking forward to the finished result.  Samantha will manage the Wine Tasting which she is excited about.

TEENAGE BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESSICA
Saturday at the Farm will be chaos.  There will be kids everywhere running riot.  It should be a great day for Jessica.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM US ALL JESSE.  GET LOTS OF PRESSIES.


ON A SAD NOTE
VICKI WILL BE FARE WELLED ON SATURDAY.  SHE WILL BE LEAVING US NEXT WEEK TO RETURN HOME.  PETER SAID IT WILL BE LIKE LOSING A PART OF HIS FAMILY, SHE HAS BEEN NOT ONLY A FRIEND BUT HE APPRECIATES THE EXCELLENT WORK SHE HAS DONE AT THE DAY SPA.  PETER RECEIVED LOTS OF COMPLIMENTS FROM HER CUSTOMERS AND THEY TO ARE SAD TO SEE HER GO.

Vicki's Mum will arrive on Saturday and they will spend some leisure time at the Farm for a few days.  We are all looking forward to meeting her and telling her what a beautiful daughter she has.

WE WILL MISS YOU VICKI - GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEXT VENTURE!!


THE MASSAGE/DAY SPA WILL BE CLOSED FOR A FEW WEEKS AND SHOULD RE-OPEN ON 1st October.


Pete is off to Jakarta today on business and will return in time for THE BIG PARTY.


Enjoy your racing everyone


regards

Shelley   

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

COOLGARDIE CUP - AMELIAS DANCER

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
COOLGARDIE CUP
RACE 1
With Pikey on board Dancer should make a big showing and hopefully hard to beat.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE
WITH AMELIAS DANCER


SLINGSBY
KEMBLA GRANGE 24TH AUGUST
3RD - GREAT RACE, PETER IS THRILLED WITH THIS HORSE AND SHOULD BE MORE GOOD RESULTS TO COME.

KALGOORLIE CUP
REPRISAL
PULLED UP WELL AFTER THE BROOME CUP AND LOU IS NOW AIMING FOR KALGOORLIE WHICH WILL BE VERY EXCITING FOR PETER.  WILL KEEP YOU WELL INFORMED.

3RD - BLACK IS BACK
OWEN TRAINED BLACKY AND HAD A GOOD RUN AT LARK HILL.  LOOK FORWARD TO HIS CAMPAIGN, GOOD LUCK OWEN.

PETER, WANGA AND NOEL WELCOME A NEW BORN FILLY OUT OF BLACK MAIDEN.  THEY ARE HOPING FOR A WINNER WITH THIS FILLY.

BALI
ANNIE, VICKI AND MAMMA HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME AND RUBBING IT IN BY SENDING PETER ALL THEIR PICTURES SWIMMING IN THE POOL AND SHOWING THE BEAUTIFUL WEATHER OVER THERE, I THINK PETER TOLD ANNIE IT WAS TIME TO COME HOME AND SHARE THE WET WEATHER.

..........THIS SPACE.........
PETER IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE HAS PURCHASED THE WINERY FROM MOSS BROS.  ONE OF THE OLD NAMES IN MARGARET RIVER .  THEY WILL TAKE OVER IN FEBRUARY AND THE LAND IS IN EXCELLENT LOCATION ON CAVES ROAD.  THE NEW NAME - OF COURSE - WILL BE       " AMELIA PARK WINERY " AND PETER WILL BUILD NEW BUILDINGS AS WELL AS CELLAR DOOR TASTINGS AND IT WILL HAVE A FAMILY INVOLVEMENT WHICH WILL CERTAINLY BE A WINNING COMBINATION.

BUSY WEEK FOR PETER HOSTING FRIENDS
IT WILL START FROM TONIGHT WHERE HIS GOOD FRIENDS DAVID & JEAN LAW WILL COME FOR DRINKS AND THEIR WHOLE CONVERSATION REVOLVES AROUND HORSES AND THEIR INVOLVEMENT, WHICH OF COURSE PETER THOROUGHLY ENJOYS.

AT THE END OF THE WEEK FRIENDS FROM CHINA ARRIVE AND IT WILL 4 DAYS OF BUSY ENTERTAINING WHICH PETE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO.


ENJOY YOUR WEEK EVERYONE AND LOOK FORWARD TO REPORTING TO YOU NEXT WEEK.



regards

Shelley 

Thursday, August 22, 2013

continued from reprisal broome cup

Sorry folks but I am having trouble with the News page

I will try and finish and hopefully this will get Published  -  COMPUTERS!!!!!!


WATCH THIS SPACE  -----------------------------------------------

In the next couple of weeks Peter will share some exciting news.


AMELIA PARK
Peter had an enjoyable weekend with Susan and Eileen spending the weekend.  Susan thoroughly enjoyed her Birthday Present from Peter with a day of Pampering at the Day Spa.
Peter then hosted a beautiful Dinner Party on Saturday Night.
Unfortunately he did receive an UNINVITED GUEST TOWARDS MIDNIGHT.

I couldn't resist after arriving home from a Party - PETERS HOUSE LIGHTS WERE ON - you CAN TRULY SEE THEM FROM AFAR - BIT LIKE A LIT UP CITY.  I went and gate crashed - I cant believe I did that - TOTALLY EMBARRASSED. 
PETER HAS A NEW NAME FOR ME  -   "THE MOTH"  Hangs around anywhere there is a light on.
Oops - sorry Peter but he did take it in in usual fun way.


RACING RADIO
Shortty and Wes caught up with Peter this morning on the radio.  It is quite amusing listening to Peter but also very interesting.  You can certainly tell he has a varied and busy life with not only the HORSES but also V & V WALSH AND NOT TO MENTION HIS SUCCESS WITH AMELIA PARK WINES.


Enjoy your racing everyone and hopefully the News Page will behave better next week.


regards

Shelley      

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

REPRISAL - BROOME CUP WINNER



CONGRATULATIONS
PETER BRIAN & JOHN



Peter sends a Big Thankyou to ANGRY BRADLEY - a long story apparently but Brian won out on the day and Peter is glad he gave in. 


AMELIAS DANCER
Primed now for Kalgoorlie.Dion has worked hard and hopefully turned the Horse around for some good results to come  -  ITS GOT TO BE BETTER.
All the signs are very encouraging.

SLINGSBY
SYDNEY
KEMBLA GRANGE - RACE 2
Peter is excited for this first up run.

ABBASSO
Won its trial on Tuesday, Chris Waller and Peter have big hopes for this horse.


EXCEED & EXCEL/ZABEEL
NEW FILLY ON THE BLOCK - VERY EXCITING - GOOD BREEDING

TESTA ROSSA will have last chance and then the pencil will be sharpened to put a line through a few of the under performers and BRING IN THE NEW FRESH ONES.

MORE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HORSES
They will be more than happy with the installation of the new Water Treadmill in the next couple of weeks.

GIRLS IN BALI
Annie, Vicki & Mum are spending a relaxing 10 days in the Sun.  Peter said Annie has pulled a swifty, she is away and he is home with Jessica and Rascal.  ENJOY     

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

BROOME CUP SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST



Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


REPRISAL
BROOME CUP
SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST
WISH WE WERE THERE  -  WANGA MAKE US PROUD!!!
Peter is looking forward to Reprisal making a good showing at the Cup. 
GOOD LUCK REPRISAL


AMELIAS DANCER
Will be running on the weekend, will advise later in the week when details of the draw barrier are out.

SYDNEY
Peter together with Chris Waller have two horses that will be running in the next couple of weeks.  Peter is very much looking forward to their campaigns.

SLINGSBY
ABBASSO


AMELIA PARK FARM
Peter is looking forward to catching up with great friend Susan who will be spending the weekend at the Farm.  Peter gave Susan the weekend of pampering at the Day Spa for her 50th so not doubt the champers and whiskey will be flowing.  ENJOY SUSAN!!

NEARLY A HOT DOG
Jessica's pooch Rascal had a near miss accident when his paw got caught in a rabbit trap.  Luckily he pulled through ok.
Peter did say its a shame that he wasn't taken as a rabbit and knocked on the head and made into a Hot Dog - THEY ARE THE ONLY DOGS HE LIKES!!!!!!
He is a big softie really!!!

STABLES
Owen and Christy are working their tails off as Wanga and Elise are both away.  Abbas has also come on board doing extra days so its a real TEAM EFFORT.

The creek has subsided somewhat from last weeks flood but still gushing through, the birdlife are in their glory at the Farm.


Enjoy your week and look forward to posting News next week from Amelia Park.



regards


Shelley 

Thursday, August 8, 2013

FAST AND FURIOUS

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


We are usually sitting on this seat with the creek further away.

Nearly overflowed, haven't seen it like this for years.


HOME FROM CHINA
HOME TO SETTLE BACK ON THE FARM FOR A WHILE

Peter said the Business Trip was very successful and as well most enjoyable spending quality time with his best Chinese friend - Mr Chen.  A lot of time was spent with him in Harbin.


REPRISAL
LAST RACE WAS A 3RD, now in work being prepared for the upcoming Broome Cup

HUE AND CRY - 4TH
First up Race and everyone was pleased with the run.

AMELIAS DANCER
Begins work and preparation towards Kalgoorlie campaign.


SHOPPING SHOPPING
Annie left today for Perth today to shop for the unit Peter has purchased which she is looking forward to.

JAMES HALLIDAY AWARDS
Peter was thrilled that the Highest Category was given to 5 of Amelia Park Reds.  Congratulations to Jeremy for his wonderful efforts.


Peter is very much looking forward to wind down and enjoy THE FARM IN WINTER.


Enjoy your weekend everyone.



regards

Shelley 

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

GREAT RAINFALL HAPPENING

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park



CHINA
Peter is currently in China and will return Thursday week.  He has a busy schedule with both the Amelia Park Wines and V & V Walsh. 


PANTS ON FRIAR
BELMONT

Friar had a trouble free run, unfortunately had an awkward draw and had to go out early so had nothing left at the end.  Will try a mid week run in the next couple of weeks, everyone still happy with Friar's performances over the campaign.


REPRISAL
BELMONT 27TH
RACE 4 - 2200M
Good luck Pikey.

AMELIA PARK
All good at the Farm at the moment, the paddocks are lush, the creek is flowing after lots of rain, the tanks are filling, the staff are in order!

DAY SPA & MASSAGE
Its great weather for a Vicki Massage, so make an appointment and treat your body.


Enjoy your weekend and look forward to reporting to you next week.



regards

Shelley  

Friday, July 19, 2013

APOLOGIES

Hello everyone and welcome to Amelia Park News.


APOLOGIES EVERYONE

I have been in Perth and must have passed Peter on his way to Perth, I didnt know he was leaving home before the weekend.  We have also missed each other on the phone.

Peter flies to China on Sunday for a very busy business time.

I will speak to him and send thru a report next week.


PANTS ON FRIAR

BELMONT


GOOD LUCK EVERYONE - ESPECIALLY JASON 




Have a great weekend.



regards

Shelley

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

CHILLED TO THE BONE

Hello everyone and welcome to the weeks News from Amelia Park.

HOW COLD HAS IT BEEN FOLKS!!!  Unfortunately not enough rain coming down to all the Farmers so lets hope July does the trick.

HOME FOR A REST
Peter arrived home from Melbourne looking a tad weary.

He really enjoyed catching up with Robbie Wiley, could only have a few brews as he was very busy with his Football.  Luckily (or unlucky!!) that Phil Matera and some mates were there to give him some headaches.  Peter said you feel 20 at 2am but a definite 100 by 9am.  


RACING:
REPRISAL
BELMONT SAT 13TH
RCE 3
Peter said they are not expecting too much but Reprisal will give its best for a good tidy run.

PANTS ON FRIAR
Disappointing race as it was very slow and bunched up so difficult to get out for a run.  Will run again in 2 weeks in the Belmont Classic 2200m.  Friar is a good horse and will go along way, all positive showings.

  THE GOOD WORK HAS TO TURN
AND FILL THE EMPTY POCKETS


Peter was chuffed that a horse out of Amelias Secret that Peter sold WON 1ST UP IN GEELONG BY 4 LENGTHS


TREADMILL & WATER WALKER
Peter will meet with Owen this week to discuss adding these to Amelia Park, giving the horses every opportunity thats available.  This will add to the now outstanding facilities Peter offers to Owners and their horses.  

GUESTS
Wes and Dee are enjoying their time at the Farm.  They are keeping very quiet and just relaxing from his hectic life.  Peter will catch up Thursday for a few quiet ones.
The whisper around the Farm is that Wes has been keeping Vicki very busy having Massages BUT ALSO a few Facials, sorry big Wes - they aren't working!!!


Peter will have a busy weekend babysitting Costa while Brett and Tegan take off to the Races.  He does so enjoy having the little fella as often as he can.

Next week its off to China - another busy schedule for Peter.



Enjoy your week everyone


regards

Shelley 

    

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

UP AND AWAY AGAIN

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


RACING:

SATURDAY 6TH
PANTS ON FRIAR
BELMONT OAKS - 2000M
RACE 3
Friar is up against some very good horses in this race so hopefully it will make a huge effort at the end.

BEST OF LUCK EVERYONE




TREADMILLS
Peter is looking into Treadmills and which is the better way to go for the horses and will further discuss when he arrives back next week.  Peter is always improving the high standards he sets for the care of his horses.


JACKSONS 
Peter and Neil are hosting an evening tonight to invited guests who use Peters products. 
Then flies out to Melbourne tomorrow and back on Sunday.

He is very much looking forward to catching up with Rob Wiley and taking in the match Carlton/Collingwood on Friday at the MCG with Phil Matera and some mates.  Should be a good (not relaxing!!!) few days.


GUEST HOUSE
Workers have been busy renovating and painting and will be ready in a few weeks when Brett,  Tegan and Costa will move in time for their new bub due in September.  They will stay there while they build a new home on the Farm.

BALI
Peter is pleased that the renovations have now been completed.  He will visit in August and in the meantime Neil, Denise and their family fly out tomorrow to relax and enjoy the sunshine.  



Enjoy your weekend everyone and same time next week.




regards

Shelley


  

Monday, June 24, 2013

HOME FOR A SHORT STINT

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.





Beautiful  Morning at the Farm





RACING:
AMELIAS DANCER
RUNNING THIS WEEKEND - TO BE ADVISED


BABIES ARE BACK
What a wonderful sight.  They have just arrived back from being broken in, having a great time playing chasy in the paddocks.


BACK FROM CANBERRA
Peter had a few days in Canberra (not into Politics I hope!)
He will be home until Thursday then off to Perth, back and then off to Melbourne next week.

He is looking forward to catching up with Rob Wiley and will catch the Carlton/Collingwood game with him.


THE PADDOCKS have all been fed and THE CREEK IS FLOWING.

We look forward to more rain!!!


Enjoy your week everyone and look forward to sending a report next week.



regards

Shelley 

   

Thursday, June 20, 2013

SECOND AT PINJARRA

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks News from Amelia Park.




AMELIA DANCER - 5TH
Peter said although not in the winners circle he was pleased with the ride.



PINJARRA
PANTS ON FRIAR - 2ND
Syndicate Members would be happy with this effort.  Pikey did a good job.


Peter has been very busy in China  and flew to Canberra for a few days.
I am sorry I haven't received a Report from Peter but will speak to him within the next day or so.  I am sure he has lots of News.

Brett had a great Birthday celebration at the Tavern last week.  Lots of Family and friends were there and Costa certainly held everyone mesmerised with his antics.  I think a few sore heads after a big session.



Enjoy your week and HAPPY RACING!




regards

Shelley

Thursday, June 13, 2013


AMELIAS DANCER in her last win!!


Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks (late) News from Amelia Park.


BELMONT
SATURDAY 15TH
RACE 7 - 1600M

JOCKEY - PAUL HARVEY
PETER IS LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS RACE, WOULD LIKE TO SEE ANOTHER WIN FROM DANCER, HOPEFULLY PAUL CAN GET DANCER OVER THE LINE

GOOD LUCK TO ALL




Peter has been away in China and just arrived home and then flies over to Canberra on the weekend, so I thought I would wait until next week for a Full Report.


BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR BRETT ON SATURDAY NIGHT.  SHOULD BE A GOOD ONE!!!


Enjoy your weekend and look forward to next week.




regards
Shelley 



Monday, June 3, 2013

OUT OF LUCK

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.




AMELIAS DANCER
Locked in, no room to move.
CRUCIFIED EACH RACE   -  LAST 3 RIDES, 3 JOCKEYS - NOT EVEN A CRACK AT IT.

PETER SAID THE LUCK HAS TO CHANGE   -    OR CHANGES WILL BE MADE!!!!!

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QUEENSLAND
YEARLING SALES
Peter has travelled over for a few days to see if anything WITH NEW BLOOD is in the offering.

Peter also purchased 2 Mares from the Sales.  

LETS SEE IF WE CAN GET IT RIGHT IN THE NEAR FUTURE.



LEAH'S BIRTHDAY
THE FAMILY HAD A TOP CLASS LUNCHEON AT FLUTES TO CELEBRATE, THEY HAD A WONDERFUL DAY OF IT.

JACKSONS LUNCHEON FRIDAY
AMELIA PARK WINE CLUB
Peter will get back from Queensland and then onto Jacksons for the popular Wine Club Luncheon.
Peter really enjoys the day and catching up with everyone.

I think an early night (not like the usual) as Peter then flies out early Saturday morning for China and will be away for the week with a busy business schedule.

EAGLES GAME
I am sure Peter was pleased he went to the Sales instead of  the game this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Amelia Park is flourishing at the moment -   ALL EXCEPT THOSE DREADED LEAVES!


Enjoy your week everyone.



kind regards


Shelley 



 

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

THE DREADED WINTER FLU

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park


RACING:
AMELIAS DANCER
BELMONT SATURDAY 1/6

RACE 7 - 1400M
New Blood - Troy Turner will give Dancer a good run.  Peter said 1400 is a bit short but he is looking for a HUGE RACE from Dancer. Last 2 runs were a 2nd and just chopped up in the last.


QUEENSLAND
YEARLING SALES
Peter is off Monday to buy some NEW BLOOD.

WEEKEND OF ENTERTAINING 
WITH THE FLU
Peter still managed to host a perfect Dinner on Saturday night.
His guests included - Brian Bradley, Mark Wilson, John Riley, Ken Whittaker and their partners.  They are all Peters good friends and have been great supporters to him over the years.
A GREAT EVENING IT WAS!!

THIS WEEKS CALENDER:

FRIDAY:
BIRTHDAY DINNER PARTY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAH AND HAVE A GREAT DAY AND NIGHT CELEBRATING WITH THE FAMILY.
 

MONDAY:
QUEENSLAND YEARLING SALES
Peter is off to secure some NEW BLOOD.


FRIDAY:
AMELIA PARK WINE LUNCHEON AT JACKSONS
SELL OUT IN 2 DAYS.
This always is a huge success. 

SATURDAY:

CHINA
Peter is off again to see Clients and will be away for approximately 1 week.

I'm feeling tired just writing about it!!!



Everyone enjoy your week.


regards

Shelley



Monday, May 20, 2013

QUIET WEEK OF RACING

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks News update from Amelia Park.


RACING:
MADAME DE AMELIA
BAD NEWS AT LAST WEEKS RACE
Madame was found to be bleeding so she has come home for rehabilitation and will probably be out  for about 4 months.

SONGBURG
NIGHTMARE CAMPAIGN
A disastrous end to a shocking campaign, Songburg has torn ligaments and will also be out for about 4 months.  Peter still believes there is something more to give so the waiting game begins.

So after that bad news, Peter will fly to Brisbane on the 3rd June for the Yearling Sales to look for some future Champions, KEEP THE NEW BLOOD COMING.
SYNDICATE HORSES
Owners would have received their Updates from Dion, so most are home at Amelia Park either Agisting or Recuperating from surgery.  Test Flight and Lightning Burst are in training at the moment and everyone looking forward to their trials in the not to distant future.



ESPERANCE
Peter and Brett are off on Thursday for a few days to visit with some of the Lamb producers and its a good time for Peter to catch up for a few Dinners.

Peter had a busy week  and finished off the at the Eagles Match, he did do a lot of cheering he said and got us over the line.

All work no play this week at Walsh's so he looks forward to a group of friends coming to stay for the weekend with no doubt one of his fabulous Dinner Parties.

The Stables are bursting at the moment and the staff are 100% flat out riding. 

LOTS OF TRAVEL
Peter was telling me his travel diary for the next couple of months.  The suitcases wont have time for an airing by the sounds of it, China, Bali, Brisbane, China again etc.


Enjoy your weekend everyone and until next week - enjoy the sunshine and even more the beautiful rain.



regards

Shelley

  




Tuesday, May 14, 2013

COLD MORNINGS, BEAUTIFUL DAYS

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks News from Amelia Park.



RACING:

BELMONT 15/5

SONGBURG
RACE 6
Hopefully Songburg will make a good showing in this campaign,  didnt perform the best last time round.
Jason Brown is riding so Peter will look for a favourable result.

MADAME DE AMELIA
RACE 7
Again Jason Brown is on Madame, has been struggling but forever hopeful.


Other than those 2 races it is a quiet week in Racing.


AMELIA PARK
Not so for Peter this week.
Thursday -  Andy from Darley Stables and Brian Bradley will be at the Farm, big discussions on choosing Stallions for Breeding etc. 

Also coming is Phil Matera and Michael Braun.  They are coming to a Special Golf Day which has been organised by Peter Cody.  The aim is to raise money for a young fellow who is in a Coma after a skating accident and it will be months and months of hospitalisation.
Peter said it is a credit to Peter Cody and also thanks Phil & Michael for attending.

Friday - Peter is attending the Eagles game and has been asked into the Chairmans Lounge.
I hope he barracks loud enough so our boys bring home a win.

Then its off again early next week to Esperance for a few days to catch up with Clients.


Amelia Park is stunning at the moment, the horses are having a ball in this gorgeous sunshine.

Unfortunately its that time of the year when alot of the trees shed their leaves - I think you have heard about these leaves before!!!!


Have a great weekend everyone and see you here next week.



regards

Shelley




Thursday, May 9, 2013

DRENCHED

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


BELMONT 4/5
AMELIAS DANCER
DREAM MERGER

Very disappointed!!!!
Dion had them both cherry ripe for their races but unfortunately both were carved up.

A big disappointment AND HARD TO TAKE  for not only Peter but also the Owners and Dion.

They say  "THATS RACING"     BUT THE LUCK HAS GOT TO CHANGE.


A quiet week of Racing ahead but then right back into it!!


PHOTO SHOOT
Peter has been entertaining his Interior Designer and the Photographer who is doing a spread on Peters Home for a Magazine.  They had a beautiful Dinner Party and then entertained by a Square Dancing Group.  Peter said his party were up on the dance floor in the swing of things.  Great night was had.

AMELIA PARK WINE CLUB LUNCHEON AT JACKSONS
Danielle reported that after only 2 days the Luncheon was fully booked out.  Peter was thrilled and sorry for all the people contacting him for tickets.  Its a great day!!!

BUSY WEEK
Peter rattled off all his engagements for this coming week - he makes me tired!!!
Andy from Darley Stables, NSW coming over to discuss horses, Phil Matera coming down, also Brian Bradley for more horse discussions on Breeding,  Box at the Football, Dinner with the family at his favourite Restaurant in 'the south' - Newtown House. WHAT A WEEK

WHAT A DRENCHING
Within a day the Dams are almost full, the creek is starting to run - oh but those leaves!!!!



Enjoy your weekend and look forward to reporting next week.


regards

Shelley






Tuesday, April 30, 2013

FANTASTIC WEEKEND

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks News from Amelia park.


FANTASTIC WEEKEND HOSTED BY V & V WALSH
JACKSONS RESTAURANT
Peter said the night was a huge success (as with every year).  Neil Jackson and staff put on another tantalising menu and Peter thanks Neil for his professional manner.
I didn't hear of to many sore heads for the next day.

ASCOT SATURDAY
What a wonderful day it was.  The setting was outstanding and the food and wines (Amelia Park Lamb of course) was scrumptious.
Peter thoroughly enjoyed hosting his good friend and Business partner from China MR CHEN and his Management team.  NUMBER 1 IN CHINA - LINDA,  Linda looks after Peter's & Gregs business interests in China  also made the trip over, it was a delight to see her again.  She had a great time translating with lots of laughs between everyone.
Annie was kept very busy showing the Guests how to fill in the Race Cards - most of the Chinese hadn't been to a race meeting before so they absolutely enjoyed it.

CONGRATULATIONS TO PHIL MATERA - Owner of  Red Mercedes and trained by VERN BROCKMAN.  A great win and great celebrations were had on the day.  Peter was overjoyed for them both.
The only sad bit on the day (heeheehee!!) was that WANGA missed out on being drawn from the barrel, Peter really made that an item of the day.
I personally thank Peter for inviting us to share the wonderful days event.


RACING
PINJARRA
RUBACUORI - RACE 1
1600M
Bad luck again with wide barrier draw but Lucas Camilleri will give it his all and Rubacuori should suit this length and give a good account.

BLACK IS BACK
RACE 2
We wish Owen all the best for a good run today.

SAMS QUEST
RACE 4
Again Owen is the Trainer and he will be keen on seeing how Sam goes in this race.

BELMONT
SATURDAY 4TH MAY
AMELIAS DANCER
RACE 5 - 1600m
Peter is very keen to see Dancer perform in its pet distance and hopefully will get over the line First.

DREAM MERGER
RACE 3 - 1400m
Belmont was a better selection than long run to Northam.  Hopefully barrier draw wont discourage a good run.


AMELIA PARK
PETER WILL ENJOY A SHORT BREAK THIS WEEK.  He has been non stop entertaining and conducting  Business since last Thursday when the Chinese arrived. After spending time in Perth on the weekend Peter bought Mr Chen, Linda and Management Team home to the Farm for yet another formal evening.    It was all a great success, Mr Chen was very taken with the way Peter has designed his Home and surrounds, I think he has taken a few ideas back to China.  

Jennifer also left Amelia Park on the weekend to firstly spend a few days in Bali and then home to South Africa.  Peter really enjoyed having Jennifer and Bolda for the past week at the farm.


Peter, Sharon and Peters French Advisor Luis will all spend time this week going thru the task of matching horses for mating and breeding.  A big task.


BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE HORSES FOR TODAY & SATURDAY.


I look forward to reporting News to you next week.



kind regards

Shelley








      

Thursday, April 25, 2013

ANNUAL V & V WALSH RACE DAY

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.

APOLOGIES
Please accept my apologies for the lateness of News Posts to you.
Apart from being back and forwards to Perth I have also had a swag of viruses in my Computer.
It was away for a week, my goodness dont we rely on them!!!

RACING RESULTS

ASCOT 20TH
AMELIAS DANCER - 2ND 
Great run from Dancer, Peter was more than pleased.

NORTHAM 24TH
DREAM MERGER - 2ND
JUST MISSED!  This horse is just around the corner from a win, doing well and just need that bitter of luck on the next one.

ASCOT - WA DERBY
PANTS ON FRIAR
Even though not in the winnings, it was a good run, didn't get the opportunity to get off the fence, did make a fair bit of ground but not to be this time.  She didnt disappoint and will get better and better.  Time for a breather till winter so she will come home to Amelia Park for 4-6 weeks.

SPECIAL HARVEST
Surgery is now next week due to an elevated temperature.


V & V WALSH WEEKEND AT THE RACES
Peter will be busy with Special Guests Mr Chen from China.  This is a SPECIAL DAY for Peter and Greg to show their staff and Management their appreciation.  We will be all hoping the EVANS CLAN dont reap all the prizes this year!!!!!

FRIDAY NIGHT AT JACKSONS
This is the start to a big weekend, Peter and Greg certainly show their guests a wonderful evening.
Neil puts on an amazing Banquet and evening and its fun to see who turns up at the Races looking peaky!!!! 

MADAME DE AMELIA IS RACING - RACE 3.


AMELIA PARK
The Farm is looking absolutely stunning.  The paddocks are greening up and the horses are in their glory.


Enjoy your weekend everyone - I KNOW I WILL!!


regards


Shelley    
  

Saturday, April 20, 2013

FANTASTIC RESULT AT SYDNEY SALES

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Farm.

SYDNEY  EASTER SALES.
THE BEST OF THE BEST AT SYDNEY
UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. $710,000
Peter was over the moon as you can only try to imagine the feeling he would have been going through.  What an experience!!!!!!
Peter said Sammi and Annie certainly got the feel of the tempo and as Peter said you could really get into the great atmosphere, luckily the girls didn't have any money or there would have been 1 or 2 buys.  Peter told them to stick to the dress buying.

RACING

RESULTS
ASCOT 13th
MAKE YOUR MOVE - 6th
A Virus attack so will be out for 6-8 weeks, sadly.

ASCOT 17th
SPECIAL HARVEST
Peter said it is such a shame as this horse was showing great things. Operation is needed for a chipped bone in the knee, big rest coming for about 6 months.

RUBUACORI. 3rd
A very good result and Peter said Jockey Lucas Camilleri worked the horse well.

ASCOT 20th

PANTS ON FRIAR. RACE 7
WATC DERBY. 2400m
!!!  Who knows. !!!
It's such a shame about the barrier draw, GOOD LUCK JASON BROWN AND GOOD LUCK TO SYNDICATE.

MADAME DE AMELIA
Will make her debut within the next week or so.

BLACK IS BACK
Should be a starter at Pinjarra.

LAUNCH OF AMELIA PARK PRODUCTS WEEK
Peter  attended the Launch that starts today.
Visit your Supermarket to see all the great SPECIALS being offered on all AMELIA PARK PRODUCTS.

VISITORS
Peter is very happy to see Jennifer  who has come for a weeks visit with Bolda.  Jennifer is the sister of David Rodwell, Peters very good friend from South Africa. I am sure there will be a few good nights had by Jennifer and Bolda while at Amelia Park.  Peter said he and the family were showered with gifts on the girls arrival to show t heir appreciation to Peter.


I do apologise  everyone for the late News Update.  Had a bad week with a virus in my computer and topped it off with a few days in bed with a stomach bug.  COME ON NEXT WEEK.


ENJOY YOUR RACING EVERYONE and look forward to sharing next weeks news with you all.






A BIG SURPRISE
BIG CONGRATS TO BRETT AND TEGAN, they are having a baby so another GRANDCHILD for Peter.

EAGLES BOX
Peter is looking forward to the Football tonight with the Family.  The girls - Annie, Sammi, Tegan and Jessie spent Friday Perth Shopping .  What a way to start your School Hols Jessie.






 AMELIA PARK PROMOTION WEEK
SUPERMARKETS ARE OFFERING AMELIA PARK PRODUCTS AT FANTASTIC SPECIALS ALL THIS WEEK SO VISIT YOUR SHOP AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR GREAT PRODUCTS.




AMELIA'S DANCER.
Race 5. 1400m
Bit short for Dancer but good day for a run.




Tuesday, April 9, 2013

PANTS ON FRIAR - 3RD WA OAKS

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


CONGRATULATIONS TO SYNDICATE MEMBERS
RESULT:
PANTS ON FRIAR   -     3RD
ASCOT - WA OAKS  -  OVER  2400M

Peter was thrilled with the result, and gives Huge Thankyou to Dion and Owen in the preparation for this big race.  This horse is a good stayer and did a marvellous effort.  The Syndicate Members must be over the moon, and the horse is showing great future racing results.

THE HORSES ARE GOING WELL NOW 
 BEING PATIENT REAPS REWARDS.


RACING
ASCOT - 10TH
RACE 3
DREAM MERGER
Everyone is looking forward to this race.

ASCOT  - 13TH
RACE 6
MAKE YOUR MOVE
Another race everyone will be watching keenly.

PINJARRA - 14TH
RACE 3
RUBACUORI
Peter reported that Dion is having a stable mix around, changing Jockeys to see how that works.


ASCOT 
SAT 13TH
RACE 1
AMELIAS DANCER & REPRISAL ARE BOTH RUNNING IN THIS RACE.  


SYDNEY HORSE SALES
Peter is there at the moment with 2 Horses to Sell,  what I am waiting to hear is HOW MANY DID HE BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is a great group accompanying Peter, Brian & John together with Annie, Sammi and Sharon so I am sure they are enjoying not only the Sales but the girls will be going hard at the shopping and  they will be trying quite a number of Restaurants.  They return home Thursday, for a rest no doubt.

EXMOUTH
Brett, Tegan and Costa are enjoying  their holiday.  Lots of freshly caught fish on the table each day.  Liam is holding the fort for Brett here, also Liam just had his first footy game in Busselton and played like a champ.

HOME TO THE COLD
Annie's Sister Jenny and daughter Kelly left the Farm today to return to England.  After a chat with them they said it was the best holiday they have had especially seeing Mamma, Annie and Jessica after a lot of years.  They love the weather and said we are so lucky in our Country,  WE KNOW WE KNOW!
Jenny said what a wonderful kind and generous person Peter is and praised his magnificent property.
SEE YOU BOTH NEXT YEAR!!


GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE FOR THIS WEEKS RACING


regards


Shelley





   

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

GREAT EASTER BREAK

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


THE WEATHER CERTAINLY TURNED IT ON FOR THE EASTER BREAK.
THE FARM WAS VERY BUSY WITH GUESTS STAYING TOGETHER WITH LOTS OF VISITORS COMING AND GOING, PETER WAS A NON STOP HOST ALL WEEKEND.


RACING

PANTS ON FRIAR
PINJARRA - 3RD
Everyone was very pleased with the horses performance.  Great news is that it is listed for the WA OAKS at Ascot on Saturday.  As long as it stays fit it will be exciting to watch this race.  Dion has stepped up the pace over 2000 so it may have a silly chance of making it.

MAKE YOUR MOVE  -  2ND
ASCOT -  30/3
It was a great effort to see this horse step up from 1000 to 1500 to come 2nd. This horse is gutsy and a win very soon.  Will probably have a 2 week break or until a suitable race comes up.

RACING THIS WEEK

BUNBURY 3RD
SPECIAL HARVEST
RACE 4
WATCH OUT - ONE OF THE BEST HORSES COMING THRU.

DREAM MERGER
Unfortunately was scratched with inflammation, Dion reported that this has now been reduced and will keep us informed with a run for hopefully next week.

LOOK OUT SYNDICATE
HERE WE GO!!!!



BARELY RICH
RACE 2- TRAINER:  OWEN MILLER
BLACK IS BACK 
RACE 3-TRAINER:  OWEN MILLER

GOOD LUCK OWY FROM THE STABLES.


EMPTY CELLAR - OPEN ALL HOURS
Peter had a fantastic weekend.  It started with a Dinner Party on Thursday with Sammi who also bought a group of friends for the evening!  NOT SO, IT ENDED UP BEING FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND,  so much for a quiet time on his own, mind you, he does love entertaining.
Peter said Sammi had her first sleep over on December 4th and has since spent 90% of her time here instead of her home.  KIDS!!!

Peter now has 2 free nights to recuperate before Annie and family return, so back to a home full of women.


ENJOY THE RACING EVERYONE AND GOOD LUCK 


regards

Shelley


















      

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

HOT X BUN TIME

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


RACING RESULTS

CLOSE TO CRACKING IT!!  SECONDS AND FOURTHS - IT WILL GET BETTER!
All the horses are performing well, all in the timing and draws.

PINJARRA 20TH MARCH
AMELIAS DANCER 4TH
Would have liked a better result.

DREAM MERGER 2ND
Good Result from this horse.

BUNBURY 21ST MARCH
RUBACUORI 2ND
Pleasing but expecting more in future races.

BARELY RICH 2ND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OWEN ON NEARLY BRINGING IN A WINNER IN HIS FIRST AS A TRAINER.  PETER WAS CHUFFED FOR HIM.

PINJARRA 24TH MARCH
REPRISAL - 4TH

PETER WAS THERE TO WATCH THEM ALL, BUSY WEEK AT THE RACES - THATS WHAT HE LIKES!


FOOTBALL IS BACK

EAGLES CORPORATE BOX
PETER WILL GO FROM 2 GAMES IN 2 YEARS TO PROBABLY 8 GAMES THIS SEASON.
HE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO BRING THERE AND THE EAGLES HAVING A GREAT YEAR.

ALL THE BEST SUCCESS TO ROB WILEY FOR YOUR SEASON WITH CARLTON  ------
BUT NOT AS SUCCESSFUL AS "THE EAGLES".


BUSY EASTER
ANNIE WILL BE IN BALI FOR EASTER SO PETER WILL HAVE TO HOST THE MANY FRIENDS THAT VISIT AMELIA PARK DURING THE EASTER BREAK, AND I AM SURE HE WILL COPE WITH IT ALL, HE TAKES IT IN HIS STRIDE!!

GREETINGS TO ABBAS
UNFORTUNATELY ABBAS HAD TO RETURN HOME AS HIS FATHER IS VERY ILL.   PETER AND  ALL STAFF SEND ABBAS AND HIS FAMILY OUR FOND WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY. 






PETER SENDS EASTER GREETINGS 
TO ALL

HAVE A SAFE ONE!


Enjoy your break everyone and happy Racing!


regards and happy egg hunting!!!


Shelley











Sunday, March 17, 2013

REPRISAL 2ND BUNBURY CUP

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks News from Amelia Park.


BUNBURY CUP
REPRISAL 2ND
What a great run, Peter was very pleased and was there to watch Reprisal.  Will now get prepared for the Pinjarra Cup.

SYNDICATE HORSES
THE TIME HAS COME

Peter has had long talks with Dion regarding GETTING RESULTS.  The next 6-8 weeks are crucial and there will be changes and revamping in the camp.  Most of the horses have shown excellent promise from their runs, unfortunately some have had back luck,  BUT GOOD LUCK FROM HERE ON.  Peter said he expects good results within the 6-8 weeks. 
Peter has also told Dion to speak to the Jockeys, we have professional Jockeys and we want professional rides, non performers get replaced. 

Peter truly believes that there will be some winners coming thru, of course it does depend on good barrier draws as well. 

Peter advised that he will be sending a Full Report to Syndicate Owners within the week with a more detailed report on the upcoming campaigns.


BUNBURY
THURSDAY 21ST
RUBACUORI will be running and has A VERY BIG CHANCE to bring home a WINNER.

DREAM MERGER & PANTS ON FRIAR have also been nominated.

PINJARRA
AMELIAS DANCER
RACE 1 - Peter is keen to see Dancer perform well.


BUNBURY CUP EVE - ONE OF THOSE MEMORABLE NIGHTS.
"A SPINE TINGLING EVENING" 
Was relayed to me the next day by some of the guests.

Peter was thrilled with the day, it began with a SUPERB LUNCHEON at Vasse Felix with Brian Bradley and Peter and Shane from Coolmore.  Peter highly recommends a visit there.

THE EVENING - was one of those perfect still nights, THE BAND played some of the most beautiful Music - even the men were 'tingling'.  Neil Jackson made a special trip down to prepare a magnificent FEAST, partnered with the BEST WINES, MADE IT A SPECIAL NIGHT.

Peter gives a huge THANKYOU TO NEIL JACKSON for his expertise.

Peter said the special Friends from the East, the Country and Perth who are all involved in Horses   made it a PERFECT MIXTURE.

Peter, the Ladies have put their hands up for ONE OF THESE NIGHTS!!!!

LOTS OF TEARS
Annie's Sister Jenny and daughter Kelly arrive next week.  It will be a very happy REUNION for Annie and her Mum who haven't seen Jenny for 12 years.  My goodness all those Ladies and Peter!!!   He will be in his glory entertaining them all until Easter when they take off to Bali for 5 days.  Peter wasn't invited - said he didn't want to be there anyway!!
I am sure he will keep himself busy entertaining at home (and probably enjoy the break from the 24 hour ongoing chit chat from 5 Ladies. 

V & V WALSH
Pete wanted to  give his Managers and Workers a HUGE THANKYOU, they have all been working around the clock since Xmas and doing Record Kills and Orders for Overseas Clients.  it has been a whirlwind to say the least.  You only succeed with EXCELLENT STAFF behind your business.


AMELIA PARK PROMOTION
FROM 20TH TO 27TH APRIL
WATCH THE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
THERE WILL BE " HUGE SPECIALS"  AVAILABLE ON ALL AMELIA PARK PRODUCTS. 


BEAUTIFUL RAIN
Everyone was pleased to see great rainfall last week.  It certainly helps fill the dams and the lawns and gardens LOVE IT.

FINISHED
Brett was very happy to complete the LANDSCAPING at the House.  It has been a huge undertaking and Peter is also very pleased with the final product.  The place looks absolutely magnificent.

FAMILY GATHERING
Peter gathered his Family together for an evening to welcome his niece BREE home for a holiday, from New Zealand.  It was lovely to catch up with her, her husband and newborn. 

RIDING SCHOOL
Tegan's Riding School is about 1 month away from being finished.  The fences have been erected and is taking great shape.
If anyone is interested in Riding Lessons please email Amelia Park for further enquiry.


Enjoy your week everyone.


regards

Shelley