A VERY MERRY XMAS TO ALL

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

THE LAST FOR THE YEAR




PANTS ON FRIAR
Peter was pleased with Friar's run, coming from behind, did well and did not disappoint.

HOPEFULLY PANTS ON FRIAR WILL RUN ON PERTH CUP DAY.

PETER WAS ABSOLUTELY THRILLED WITH HIS 25 WINNERS THIS YEAR, WHAT A FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE BY ALL THOSE HORSES AND TRAINERS.

A BIG THANKYOU TO EVERYONE. 

In the New Year there are a lot of horses coming thru and Peter is hopeful that in March/April he may have some horses in t he Australian Derby and the Guineas.  EXCITING TIMES AHEAD.

IN 2015

 PETER LOOKS FORWARD TO THE OPENING OF THE PREMISES AT INNER MONGOLIA.

SOME BIG RACES

THE OPENING OF THE WINERY 

THE OPENING OF NEWTOWN HOUSE

IT WILL BE FULL STEAM AHEAD AS USUAL FOR PETER WALSH. 

PETER SENDS HIS BEST WISHES

FOR A VERY MERRY XMAS AND A

PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

AND THANKS EVERYONE FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

BE SAFE, BE MERRY

AND HERE'S TO A GREAT 2015.

FROM ME:

FESTIVE GREETINGS TO ALL AND LOOK FORWARD TO MORE EXCITING NEWS REPORTS FROM AMELIA PARK IN 2015.

SHELLEY 

     

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

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



RACING THIS WEEK:


WEDNESDAY
PANTS ON FRIAR
Has been consistent, so lets hope Friar returns to a winning performance.


SATURDAY
ASCOT - RACE 6
SONGBURG
Very strong field now that Songburg has gone up a notch, hopefully will give its all.


SATURDAY
ROSEHILL GARDENS
ABBASSO
RACE 5 - 1900M
Has been a bit disappointing so this distance may suit.

MAYBE THE SCOREBOARD WILL INCREASE THIS WEEKEND!!





PERFECT WEATHER ON THE NIGHT
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
What a perfect night for it.  Peter said everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening, especially the kiddies.  Costa and Dakota were mesmerised with it all.

PETER APPLAUDS THE BUSSELTON BANK AND THE CHOIR FROM BUNBURY, THEY BOTH PUT ON A GREAT PERFORMANCE. 



SCHOOLS OUT
Peter is happy that his girls are home for the holidays, its a mad house with the full family there plus the grandkids in and out all day,  but thats the way Peter likes it with ALL THE LADIES TAKING CHARGE -or so they think!!!


THE WINERY
Peter is very pleased that the Wine Making facilities will be up and running by Xmas, then the Tasting Room is already to start in the New Year, making it August/September for its opening.


Enjoy your Racing everyone



regards

Shelley



    

SUCCESSFUL CHINA TRIP

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



I have to say - NOT AS EXCITING AS WEEKS GONE BY.


STILL, PETER SAID 25 ON THE BOARD, EVERYTHING NOW IS A BONUS!!!



LAST WEEKS RUNS:
Overall, all the races were disappointing.

ABBASSO, TONTO, SONGBURG.

Peter reported most of the horses will be having a spell after their campaigns.



THIS WEEK:

FRIDAY
BUNBURY
CANDOUR
Has been very disappointing on last runs, will make a decision after this run.

ASCOT
SAT 13TH
PANTS ON FRIAR
Hopefully Friar can make us proud.


XMAS PARTIES
Greg is having a Family Xmas gathering at his Farm on Saturday and the weather looks perfect for it.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

SUNDAY 14TH

COMMENCING AT 6PM

COME ONE, COME ALL!

Please remember to bring all your gear including - picnic, chairs/rugs, glasses............ and not forgetting the CORKSCREW!!!

PROGRAMME

 sorry the Elves post got crumpled

ENJOY THE EVENING EVERYONE 

regards


Shelley

BREAKING NEWS!

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

GOLD X 2

LONDON INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

GOLD - 2012 RESERVE SHIRAZ

GOLD - 2012 CABERNET MERLOT

PLUS

2 SILVERS & 1 BRONZE

TROPHIES ANNOUNCED IN NEW YEAR.

HOW FANTASTIC FOR AMELIA PARK

PETER IS ON A WINNING STREAK!

BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO JEREMY!

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RACING:

HOPEFULLY A REPEAT PERFORMANCE FROM LAST WEEK!

SATURDAY 6TH

ASCOT

TONTO - RACE 3

Barrier Draw 3 so thats a great starter for Tonto.

SONGBURG - RACE 5

Barrier Draw 3 also great placing for Songburg.  

ROSEHILL GARDENS, NSW

ABBASSO - RACE 3

Barrier Draw 1

The Barrier Draws are the Winners we hope TO MAKE IT ANOTHER NOTCH ON THE BOARD.

Peter arrives home from China on Saturday and we are looking forward to a lot of CELEBRATING.

The Farm is continuing in excellent condition, sadly the creek is nearly dry BUT THE MAGNIFICENT TREES ARE FLOURISHING.

WEEKLY REMINDER

**CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT**

SUNDAY 14TH

FROM 6PM 

WONDERFUL NIGHT FOR EVERYONE

**********

Enjoy your weekend everyone and HAPPY RACING.

regards

Shelley

MAGICAL 25 WINNERS FOR THIS YEAR - SO FAR!!

Hello everyone, just had to post this.

HIGH SEAS

F I R S T

HAWKESBURY RACE CLUB

25 WINNERS

UNBELIEVABLE

PETER IS CELEBRATING IN CHINA

HE DID SAY IT WAS THE

 "CHINESE YEAR OF THE HORSE"

 -  HOW TRUE!!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

regards

Shelley 

WEDNESDAY RACING AHEAD

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


LAST WEEK:
TONTO
It was an OK run, looking tired and will decide on stay or come home.



ASCOT WEDNESDAY

HUE & CRY
RACE 2
By all accounts Hue & Cry should be HARD TO BEAT.

CANDOUR
RACE 8
First run back so look to see how Candour performs.


FRIDAY

WARWICK FARM NSW
HIGH SEAS
RACE 7
SHOULD GO CLOSE IN THIS RACE.


SATURDAY
ABBASSO
ROSEHILL GARDENS NSW
RACE 4

PANTS ON FRIAR
ASCOT
RACE 4
REPEAT PERFORMANCE PLEASE, WOULDN'T THAT BE FANTASTIC.


MAYBE AFTER THIS WEEK WE CAN POST 25 WINNERS THIS YEAR.
MIND YOU, PETER IS STILL THRILLED AND OVER THE MOON WITH 24,  HOPE WE'RE NOT SOUNDING TOO GREEDY! 


OFF TO CHINA
Peter will join Annie on Friday and be away for 1 week.

LAST WEEKEND
Peter thoroughly enjoyed his time in Perth.  On Friday he attended a Carbine Luncheon and followed up with a day at the Races on Saturday.  COUPLE OF GOOD DAYS HAD.

WEEKLY REMINDER

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

DECEMBER 14TH AT 6PM

IT WILL BE GREAT FOR THE KIDDIES, FATHER XMAS, LOLLIES,MUSIC FOR ALL. 

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVERYONE AND UNTIL NEXT WEEKS REPORT......

regards

Shelley

OH MY GOD!

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

 

 

WHERE TO START

 

PETER HAD THE MOST FANTASTIC WEEKEND OF HORSE RESULTS.

 

 

BIGGEST HORSE RACE IN AUSTRALIA

ON SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER

THE GUINEAS

 

P E T R O L O G Y

F  I  R  S  T

 

Started LAST in Barrier 12, ran a patient then came wide and won by 2 1/4 lengths.

UNBELIEVABLE. 

 

 

 

 

FOLLOWED THEN BY

 

 

PANTS ON FRIAR

F  I  R S T

 

 

WHAT AN ABSOLUTE PERFECT RUN

BLASTED THEM BY 4 LENGTHS

 

 

ABBASSO

SECOND

RACE 3 - ROSEHILL GARDENS, NSW.

AGAIN CHRIS WALLER AND PETER SO PLEASED WITH THIS RUN.  GREAT RETURN ALSO.

 

 

HIGH SEAS

SECOND  -   BY HALF A LIP  -  SO CLOSE

SUNDAY - RACE 4 - NEWCASTLE

PETER SAID THIS IS A VERY GOOD HORSE AND A DISTANCE STAYER.  

 

 

 

CELEBRATIONS ALL WEEKEND

PETER IS STILL ON A CLOUD!!

 

 

24 WINNERS THIS YEAR!!!

 

 

 

TONTO

WA GUINEAS

SATURDAY 22ND

RACE 6 - BARRIER 1

Peter said the Favourite will be hard to beat but TONTO WILL GIVE ITS ALL.

 

 

FINALISED VISIT

Peter is pleased that the CARLTON COACHING STAFF will be coming to Amelia Park in February when they travel over to play a pre-game with the Eagles.  He is looking forward to that visit.

 

 

CHINA

Annie leaves for China on Saturday to catch up with Family and Peter will join her later next week to conduct mostly Business.

 

ROWING

Jess is now into Rowing at St. Hildas, no doubt she will excel as she has done in past sports undertaken.

 

 

REMINDER

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 14TH DECEMBER   

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

 

 

 

 

 

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND EVERYONE

 

 

 

regards

 

 

 

Shelley 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 





WHAT A WEEK THAT WAS

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


WHAT A FABULOUS WEEK THAT WAS


LETS HOPE IT CONTINUES THIS WEEK!!


TONTO
4TH  -  JUST MISSED, HAD A GOOD RUN. 
PETER SAID " DISPOSITION " THAT WON IS A MAGNIFICENT HORSE AND WILL BE HARD TO BEAT, HAS A BIG FUTURE. 



NEXT RACING:

HUE & CRY
ASCOT SAT 15TH
RACE 4
REPEAT PERFORMANCE WE HOPE!


PETROLOGY
SANDOWN GUINEAS
SAT 15TH  -  RACE 7
I THINK PETE WILL BE ON A PLANE TO WATCH THIS ONE!!!


HIGH SEAS
NEWCASTLE SUNDAY 16TH
RACE 7
PETER'S PICK, SHOULD BE HARD TO BEAT


EXCITING RACING THIS WEEK!


BUSY WEEKEND
IT BEGAN WITH PETER BABYSITTING THE GRANDIES IN PERTH ON FRIDAY AND THEN OFF TO THE ZOO SATURDAY, THE KIDS HAD A WONDERFUL TIME  -  AS DID PETER.
THEN OFF TO THE RACES - BACK IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM - HAD ANOTHER GREAT DAY AT THE RACES.

ANNIE & JESS HAD A BALL AT THE KATY PERRY CONCERT.


THE WINERY
ALL GOING TO PLAN, THE POURING OF THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THE TASTING ROOM STARTS SOON AND PETER IS CURRENTLY FINISHING THE DESIGNING OF THE ENTRY.


FAREWELL
WE SAY GOODBYE TO ANNIE'S UNCLE WHO RETURNS TO CHINA TOMORROW, CAN'T BELIEVE HE HAS BEEN HERE FOR 2 MONTHS, HE WAS VERY APPRECIATIVE TO PETER FOR HIS HOSPITALITY.   MAMMA IS SURE GOING TO MISS HIM!!


PETER SAID IT IS VERY BUSY AT THE ABBS LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS, AS ALWAYS.



HAPPY RACING EVERYONE - ENJOY!!!





regards


Shelley

ROB WILEY COLLECTS TROPHY

PETROLOGY

F I R S T

PETERS VERY BEST MATE

ROB WILEY STANDS IN FOR 

PETER TO COLLECT WINNERS TROPHY

AT FLEMINGTON

MANY THANKS ROB

FOR BEING THERE

AMELIA PARK IS ON A HOT ROLL

OAKS DAY WIN FOR PETROLOGY

Hello everyone, had to post this today.

FLEMINGTON

OAKS DAY

LISTED RACE

PETROLOGY

F I R S T 

CONGRATULATIONS TO PETER, WHAT A WEEK, ANOTHER WIN ON THE BOARD.

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!! 

cheers everyone

Shelley  

WHAT A THRILLER

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

I'M LOSING COUNT OF THE WINS ON THE BOARD

WHAT A GREAT DAY!

TUESDAY 5TH 
ASCOT
HUE & CRY       F I R S T

WHAT A NAIL BITER, WHAT A FINISH - FANTASTIC RUN, WELL DONE JASON


RANDWICK
HIGH SEAS     T H I R D

VERY IMPRESSIVE RUN, TO COME FROM LAST AND FINISH THIRD.  PETER IS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS CAMPAIGN, THIS IS A FINE HORSE READY TO EXCEL.


PETER ENJOYED THE DAY IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM AT ASCOT.  HE COMMENTED THAT THE COMPANY AND FOOD WAS FIRST CLASS AND THE SERVICE EXCELLENT.  APPARENTLY HIS TABLE WAS SO WELL BEHAVED!!! HE IS RETURNING THERE ON SATURDAY TO WATCH TONTO RUN.

SATURDAY
ASCOT
TONTO
RACE 6

ANOTHER NOTCH ON THE BOARD HOPEFULLY.  MAYBE A BIT SHORT FOR TONTO AT 1400M.


SATURDAY
TASTE OFF
600 SHIRAZ ON THE TABLE,
AMELIA PARK RESERVE SHIRAZ  -  SECOND BEST IN AUSTRALIA

PETER CELEBRATED BY ENJOYING A BOTTLE OF IT AND CALMING MUSIC ON HIS TERRACE.  AND ENJOYED THE COMPANY - JUST HIM!!!



ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND
 STARTING WITH BABYSITTING THE GRANDCHILDREN ON FRIDAY, OFF TO THE ZOO WITH THEM SATURDAY MORNING AND THEN ONTO THE RACES.  ANNIE & JESS WILL GO ONTO THE KATIE PERRY CONCERT THAT NIGHT.
ENJOY GIRLS.


REMINDER 
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 14TH DECEMBER - COME 1 COME ALL!!! 



Very sad news about the horses in the Melbourne Cup, not nice to hear about.  Peter feels for all concerned.





ENJOY YOUR RACING EVERYONE


regards

Shelley








 

ANOTHER FIRST ON THE BOARD

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


TONTO
FIRST
FANTASTIC WIN
Peter was thrilled with this win, Tonto made the line with time to spare.


HUE & CRY
THIRD
Thought he would have done better on the day.


ABBASSO
Disappointing, not quite there yet, back to the drawing board.

DELAMBRE
NORTHAM 26/10
Missed the Mark!


PANTS ON FRIAR
Should get a run on either Saturday or Melbourne Cup Day - will keep you posted.
By all accounts she should go well.

HIGH SEAS
RANDWICK MELBOURNE SHORTLY
Looking for a 1800m race.  He is a top colt and REALLY WORTH FOLLOWING. Trainer Bjorn Baker is keen.

EUROSUN
Simon has sent him home for a rest, few hiccups with getting bitten by spider etc.  He has won 2 from 2 so break will do him no harm.


AMELIA PARK
Peter is pleased the new Treadmill has been completed and is up and running.  Another great asset for Amelia Park and the horses.

HALE SCHOOL BOYS
Peter had a great weekend catching up with his old school buddies.  He said it was a very late night but as usual Peter performed his hosting duties by the size of the aching heads on Sunday.

BALI
Annie left for Bali today with friend Gail to oversee some new furnishings etc.  Peter will have to batch for a few days.

GRAND FARM
Peter is spending 2 weeks with Dustan from Grand Farms, showing him how things are done the Aussie Way.  Dustan is taking control of the Grand Farm Investments in Australia and New Zealand.

Jeremy and Danielle returned home from Paris and had a wonderful relaxing time.  Good to see them home safe.


WINERY
The Wine Making facilities on track and should be ready for Xmas for operation.  Then work will begin on the Wine Tasting Building.



Happy Racing everyone




regards


Shelley

  

STILL CELEBRATING

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EVERYONE STILL CELEBRATING BEING AWARDED

BEST WINERY IN MARGARET RIVER

VOTED BY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL

WHAT A FANTASTIC ACHIEVEMENT - READ OUR LAST NEWS PAGE FOLKS!

JEREMY & DANIELLE ARE IN PARIS CELEBRATING THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSAY PLUS THE BIG AWARDS  - ENJOY FOLKS -  YOU DESERVE IT!!

RACING:

WEDNESDAY

TONTO   -     RACE 7

HUE & CRY   -   RACE 8

PETER PREDICTS THEY SHOULD BOTH BE WINNERS.

RESULTS:

PANTS ON FRIAR

STILL A BIT SHORT, ALMOST GOT THERE.  ADAM IS POSITIVE WITH FUTURE RACES.

PETROLOGY

WILL STILL KEEP GOING WITH THIS CAMPAIGN, TRAINER WANTS TO BRING HIM UP TO HIS DISTANCE.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

JUSTIN PLEASED TO REPORT THAT AFTER A BIG REST THIS HORSE IS NOW BACK IN WORK AND READY TO GO.

BIG WEEKEND LOOMING

Peter is looking forward to having a Reunion Weekend at the Farm with 4 of his Hale School Mates.  Its gotta be at least 45 years so needless to say a lot of catching up.  Wish I knew how to WARN THEM ABOUT STAYING AT THE FARM!!!!!!

***CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT***

 AT THE AMPHITHEATRE

DECEMBER 14TH AT 6PM

EVERYONE WELCOME ESPECIALLY WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN 

FATHER CHRISTMAS WILL BE HERE TO GREET, SWEETS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, CANDLES, A CHOIR AND FULL BAND FROM BUNBURY - WILL BE A GREAT NIGHT.

BYO CHAIRS, DRINKS AND YOUR NIBBLES.

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THE WINERY

Peter is thrilled with the Project and gives a big THANKYOU TO AMBA BUILDING COMPANY.  THEY HAVE DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB IN HELPING PETER CREATE ONE OF HIS DREAMS.

Enjoy your weekend and Racing everyone!

regards

Shelley 

TOP WINERY IN MARGARET RIVER - HOT BREAKING NEWS

Hello everyone  -  JUST HAD TO GIVE THE HOTTEST NEWS!!!

AMELIA PARK HAS BEEN

NAMED AS THE BEST WINERY

IN THE MARGARET RIVER REGION

 

BY THE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

 

WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT

IT JUST DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN BEING NAMED   -    THE BEST!!!!

 

THE BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS TO JEREMY GORDON

 

WHEN YOU CONSIDER ITS ONLY BEEN 4 YEARS AND TO WIN THE BEST AGAINST ALL THOSE WELL ESTABLISHED WINERIES

 

WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!

 

 

 

PETER OF COURSE IS SO PROUD OF JEREMY AND DANIELLE FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION

 

 

AMELIA PARK HAS ALSO COLLECTED TROPHIES 

 

NO. 1 GOLD  FOR ITS CABERNET MERLOT

 

THE WINNING LIST GOES ON & ON.

 

ALL WINES WERE WINNERS WITH ALL AWARDED 93 POINTS OR MORE,

A FANTASTIC ACHIEVEMENT

 

JAMES HALLIDAY 2014 WINE COMPANION

AGAIN AMELIA PARK WAS AWARDED THE 5 RED STARS

 

 

SO  -  YES WE ARE THE BEST

 

WATCH OUT FOR AMELIA PARK!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGARDS

 

SHELLEY

HOME FOR A SPELL

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


RESULTS

HUE & CRY
NOT IN THE RUNNING, VERY DISAPPOINTING.


SATURDAY
18TH OCT. - BELMONT
PANTS ON FRIAR
Really hoping Friar can make a good showing.

SATURDAY
CAULFIELD
PETROLOGY
Not sure about this one, His mind is not on the job but on the girls, after this campaign may have to be gelded - he really needs to stop squealing in the Barriers!!!!



HOME FOR A SPELL
Don't know how long this spell will be!!!

He really enjoyed the break in Bali and spending time with the 2 youngest.  Leia has made him very proud with Distinctions in her work, she certainly works hard.

Jess has returned to school and is set for a hard last term coming up but will also do Peter proud as previously achieved.


WINE MAKING FACILITY
This should be finished next week and then the Cellar Door works begin.  It looks to be on track for the opening in Spring next year.

NEWTOWN HOUSE
Jobe & Sam are working hard and doing great work there, and again a Spring opening is on track so far.


MINA had a ball in Bali and is now back to work.  Call for an Appointment to be pampered.

Peter enjoyed a visit from Brian Bradley and Ken Whittaker on Sunday checking out the horses and TOOO MANY REDS I BELIEVE!!!!
That's what happens when you spend an evening with Peter at the Farm!!


Enjoy your weekend everyone and this glorious weather while its here  -  Apparently!!!



regards

Shelley




    

AND YES - ANOTHER FIRST

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TONTO  -  FIRST
BELMONT 4TH OCT.

A great run from Tonto and good payout.

Peter is so thrilled with ANOTHER WIN ON THE BOARD, AND OF COURSE WOULD LIKE IT TO CONTINUE.


HUE & CRY
BELMONT SAT 11TH
RACE 5

First run back since its win in March so hoping for a good performance.




WINE TROPHIES
ROYAL ADELAIDE WINE SHOW RESULTS

TOP GOLD
RESERVE SHIRAZ 2012

GOLD
CABERNET MERLOT 2012 (THIS HAS WON GOLD PLUS A TROPHY AT THE LAST 4 WINE SHOWS)

SILVER
RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 (THIS IS THE WINE THAT WON A TROPHY AT THE PERTH WINE SHOW)

BRONZE
CHARDONNAY 2012

BRONZE
SBS 2013

Another great result and congratulations to Jeremy AGAIN.
HE DOES IT SO WELL!!!!


BALI
Peter is enjoying a relaxing time at Tanah Lot, the weather is great so his beautiful Pool will be getting a good workout. I hope the SHOPPING IS JUST AS GOOD GIRLS!!!!


SAD FAREWELL
Peter hosted a Dinner last week for JENNIFER who has been staying with him for a month.  She returns to South Africa next week and it was very sad to see this lovely lady leave.  We hope she comes back for another extended stay.

NEWTOWN HOUSE
Lots happening there at the moment.  Sammi has been very busy AND TIRED!!!



I hope everyone has a great weekend and Happy Racing




regards

Shelley  

ANOTHER 2 WINNERS IN THE WEEK

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2 WINNERS IN A WEEK
I'M STARTING TO LOSE COUNT!!!!

EUROSUN
BELMONT 24/9
Great Run, this is a good horse!!

PANTS ON FRIAR
BELMONT 1/10

Peter is thrilled WITH THIS WIN.  
ADAM DURRANT  -  FIRST HORSE  -  FIRST RACE

This was  fantastic and Peter is looking forward to this great work continuing as there is more horses coming thru.


 MELBOURNE
Peter had an enjoyable time with Robbie Wiley.  He was privileged to attend the Grand Final with Rob and rubbed shoulders with the best of Football in the LEGENDS ROOM.  HE SAID THAT WAS THE ULTIMATE.  Peter sat next to Mick Malthouse for the game,which he said was most enjoyable.
Peter was spoilt rotten for the 4 days over there.  He was also a guest in the Committee Room with Carlton at the Caulfield Races. 
Peter couldn't praise Rob enough for all the effort he made on Peters time there.


COLTS, COLTS AND MORE COLTS
GAMBEI/FASTNET ROCK HAS PRODUCED,NO DOUBT A FUTURE WINNER.
IT SEEMS TO BE THE YEAR OF THE MAN WITH THE FOALS THAT ARE COMING THRU.  LETS HOPE THATS A GOOD SIGN GIRLS!!!

BELMONT
SATURDAY 4TH
TONTO  -  RACE 1
Has drawn Barrier 2 so with a good draw lets hope Tonto puts up a good show.


OFF TO BALI THIS WEEK
With 6 gorgeous Ladies in tow I'm sure Peter will keep them in line!!!!!  (OR NOT). I KNOW THE WALLET WILL GET A GOOD WORKOUT.


Enjoy your weekend everyone and HAPPY RACING.



regards

Shelley

EXCITING RACING AHEAD

Hello again from yesterday.



CAULFIELD - SAT 20TH
PETROLOGY
5TH

Not the best run, only 1000m but his eyes are roaming and spending to much time looking at the Filly's, he will be watched!!!!



TRIALS

TONTO & HUE AND CRY BOTH DID VERY GOOD SO WATCH THESE 2 FOR THEIR DEBUTS.

PANTS ON FRIAR
WON BY OVER 6 LENGTHS, ADAM IS HOPEFUL FRIAR WILL CONTINUE ON THIS PATH AND GIVE PETER AND THE SYNDICATE SOMETHING TO WATCH.




AFL GRAND FINAL
PETER LEAVES THURSDAY AND IS LOOKING FORWARD TO SPENDING TIME WITH ROB WILEY.  PETER HAS TICKETS TO THE LEGENDS WITH ROB WHICH SHOULD BE FANTASTIC.  I THINK IT IS GOING TO BE A WASHOUT FOR THE FEW DAYS HE IS IN MELBOURNE!!!!

PETER JUST RANG AND SAID HE NOW LEAVES TODAY FOR PERTH AS HE HAS BEEN INVITED AS A SPECIAL GUEST TO SEE ANDREA BOCELLI AT THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE,  THAT WILL BE SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH DELTRA GOODREM AND ANDREA TEAMING UP.
 


HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

ANNIE CELEBRATED HER BIRTHDAY ON THE 22ND WITH A FAMILY DINNER WHICH I BELIEVE WENT WONDERFUL FOR HER.

TEGAN CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY ON THE 26TH, SO WE SEND TEGS ARE VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETING.


SEPTEMBER IS A BIG ONE  -  5 BIRTHDAYS - AND ALL THE FEMALES ON THE FARM!!!



BROWNLOW MEDAL  -  MATTY PRIDDIS
CONGRATULATIONS TO MATTY, IT WAS WONDERFUL TO SEE AN EAGLE TAKE THE MEDAL.


WINERY
PETER IS PLEASED TO REPORT THE ROOF HAS NOW BEEN FINALISED AT THE WINERY, SO THE NEXT PHASE BEGINS.


DESERVED HOLIDAY
ABBAS LEAVES FOR INDIA NEXT MONTH FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS LEAVE AND WILL HOPEFULLY BRING HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER BACK WITH HIM.  THE NEW HOUSE WILL BE READY AND WAITING FOR THEM.


WE MISSED OUT FOR A CHANGE
IN THE LAST STORM WE LUCKILY SURVIVED WITH NO TREES DOWN.  STREETS AROUND US WEREN'T SO LUCKY THOUGH.


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





regards

Shelley




  

RACING THIS WEEK

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


BELMONT
WEDNESDAY 24TH
RACE 6
EUROSUN

I'M PUTTING SOME MONEY ON, SHOULD BE A WINNER.


NORTHAM
THURSDAY 25TH
RACE 5
DELAMBRE

HAD GREAT 1ST UP WIN, ONLY A NOSE IN IT.  THIS RACE IS HOPEFULLY THE 1.




GOOD LUCK EVERYONE.


I WILL SEND A FULL REPORT THRU TOMORROW.



CHEERS

Shelley

STARS OF THE FUTURE

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



EUROSUN
Came in a tidy 2nd.  Lets hope the Winner in the next run.


SATURDAY 20TH
CAULFIELD - RACE 1
PETROLOGY
Very excited with this run, Damien Oliver jumping on the back so hope that is a good sign.



3 BABIES
Beautiful Foals, 2 here and 1 over East, all from very good stock.  Hopefully they will all shine in the next few years.




JESS OUTSHONE
Peter and Annie went to watch the Netball Grand Final, which Jess's team won.  I think a bit biased but they did beam that Jess played a major part in the win.

Jess has also been asked to compete in the State Hurdles so she is progressing in the sports category exceptionally well.  Mum and Dad chuffed for her.


HIGH TEA
Annie put on a lovely afternoon at the house.  Jennifer and Lyn from South Africa, Leah, Mamma, Annie, Mina and myself -  nice gathering.   The cup of tea was lovely but the MOET THAT FOLLOWED !!!!!!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME


Pete is loving being home for a couple of weeks, can't believe the suitcase is empty.


All the trees are starting to shoot and the Farm is looking amazing with this Spring Weather.


Enjoy your week everyone.



regards

Shelley






 

YOU CAN'T GET BETTER THAN "THE BEST"

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

AMELIA PARK RED

 - RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON-

VOTED

"THE BEST RED TABLE WINE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA"

AT THE PERTH ROYAL WINE SHOW.

PETER AND GLENN CELEBRATING THE FANTASTIC WINNING NEWS AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY.

PETER IS ECSTATIC WITH JEREMY'S PERFORMANCE AGAIN, 'WHAT A FIND' HE COMMENTED AT LUNCH, HE IS SO THRILLED THAT HE IS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH A TALENT IN HIS FIELD.
AMELIA PARK WINES HAVE COME A LONG WAY IN SUCH A SHORT TIME.

CONGRATULATIONS

PETER & JEREMY

FROM THE STAFF AT

AMELIA PARK

EUROSUN

WEDNESDAY BELMONT - RACE 1

PETER SAID THIS SHOULD BE EUROSUN'S DAY.

PETROLOGY
Unfortunately has pulled up lame, so onto the water walker and see in the next week or so.

SONGBURG
Is now coming home for a spell

YES U CAN
Came 2nd in Trial and will now come home for a spell.

PICKIN TIME

MOONEE VALLEY - 4TH

Apparently a good run and there is a lot more to come from this horse.  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS

We had a great night celebrating Jess's Birthday for Monday 8th.  Can't believe she is now 14, time flies.  Beautiful dinner (as usual) put on by Peter and Annie, lots of dancing and the one or many GLASSES OF RED!!! 


WINERY
This is really coming ahead, the HUGE Wine Making Building is nearing completion and all is on to plan.


NEWTOWN HOUSE
Plan should go to Council within the next week.  A huge contingent have been working there, clearing out and getting in readiness for works to commence.

Peter was very excited when telling me that NEIL JACKSON HAS VOLUNTEERED HIS SERVICES by coming to the Restaurant 3 TIMES A WEEK TO HELP OUT WHEN IT OPENS.

BUSSELTON IS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A TALENTED CHEF COME TO TOWN, EARLY RESERVATIONS WILL BE A MUST!!!



   

Everything is going great at the Farm, the creek is flowing rapidly, but did suffer some very large branches down thru the Storms, no damage luckily.


Enjoy your weekend everyone.


regards
Shelley

   

SPRING TIME

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

I certainly hope this gets published, not like last weeks problems!!

What a beautiful site at the Farm, best time of the year.




SAD TIME
AMELIAS DANCER
Unfortunately at the last race Dancer had thumpers so its time for a WELL EARNED REST, home to the farm to enjoy.  Dancer has been a great horse and Peter is more than happy with past earnings AND GIVEN LOTS OF FUN  -   SO ENJOY!!


PETROLOGY
EUROSUN
Both running next week so I will keep you posted.


PICKIN TIME  (FASTNET ROCK/GAMBEI FILLY)
MOONEE VALLEY -  SAT 6TH, RACE 6
This is the horse Peter sold and by all heresay it should be an absolute winner.


1ST BIRTHDAY FOR DAKOTA
We can't believe she is 1 already, how time flies.  We had a lovely Party at the Tavern on Sunday, Brett and Tegan put on a lovely afternoon and Dakota had us all enthralled with her antics, what a cutie!!!


GOOD FRIENDS AT THE FARM
David Rodwell, his wife Rita and Sister Jennifer spent the weekend with Peter at the Farm and plenty of WINE was had by all.  It was great that David's visit from South Africa fell on the same weekend as we all got to see them at the Party.
Jennifer is staying on for a time so will be great company.


NEWTOWN HOUSE

 A GREAT READ IN THE LOCAL WITH PETER VERY EXCITED WITH HIS PLANS ON NEWTOWN HOUSE,  THE LOCALS WILL BE CHUFFED.
ANOTHER WINNER FOR PETER.


A BIG THANKYOU
I must tell you all that I was so excited last week, Peter took me to HIS BOX AT THE EAGLES, it was wonderful to watch our boys win the game and see COXY play his last game at Home (apparently).  The Box is fantastic and especially being spoilt as I was.

Peter is looking forward to spending some time at home so he can get his teeth into the Winery and Newtown House and hopefully some relaxing time!!!!



Enjoy your week everyone.


regards

Shelley

FANTASTIC RAINFALL

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park


HOME AT LAST FOR A DECENT STAY

Peter is pleased he can stay home (at this stage) for a few weeks to catch up.  He looks forward to some quality time at the Farm.


PETROLOGY
Peter was still very pleased with this run.  QUALITY FIELD so Petrology still performed well.



Sorry folks but my Computer is having problems so I will have to close and report as soon as up and running again.


So sorry for this


Enjoy your weekend

Shelley

 

WE HAD IT ALL

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


STORM, LIGHTNING, THUNDER,TREES DOWN

That was certainly unexpected.  Lost some huge trees on the farm which is sad.  Luckily where they fell they did not cause any damage.  JUST THE BIG CLEAN UP NOW.



RACING RESULTS:

AMELIAS DANCER 4TH
SONGBURG 5TH
Although not at the Winning Finish line Peter and Trainers were all happy with the runs, few hold ups etc so all in all they were reasonable at the end.


SATURDAY 23/8
MOONEE VALLEY
RACE 1
PETROLOGY
This horse is ready to fire, Peter really looking forward to this campaign.




Peter is currently in Mongolia and will return on Saturday, ready for the Races and THE EAGLES.

HE WILL THEN SPEND 5 WEEKS (HE HOPES) AT THE FARM AFTER A VERY BUSY COUPLE OF MONTHS.



Just heard the Weather Report and I think its coming again tonight - hope not as bad!!!!


Enjoy you week everyone


regards

Shelley  

AWAY, HOME, AWAY

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


RACING:

SATURDAY BELMONT 9/8
SONGBURG - SECOND
PLEASING RESULT.


THIS WEEKS RACING:

BELMONT SATURDAY 16/8

SONGBURG
RACE 6
THIS SHOULD GO CLOSE, LOOKING FORWARD TO IMPROVING THIS WEEK.


AMELIAS DANCER
RACE 2
HOPES ARE HIGH FOR DANCER



PETROLOGY
MELBOURNE
VERY EXCITED WITH UP AND COMING CAMPAIGN, RUNNING NEXT WEEK, DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT AT THE MOMENT.



HOME
PETER ARRIVED HOME FROM MELBOURNE LAST NIGHT, HAD A VERY GOOD BUSINESS TRIP AND IS OFF AGAIN ON SUNDAY TO MONGOLIA FOR THE WEEK.

GO EAGLES
HE ACTUALLY GOT TO A GAME AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE GOOD STANDARD OF PLAY  'FOR A CHANGE' .   HE LIKED THAT THEY HAD DIRECTION AND HOPES THAT IT CONTINUES.

AMELIA PARK
OWEN HAS JUST RETURNED FROM HOLIDAYS AND NOW WANGA IS AWAY IN BROOME FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS RECREATION, MASON IS IN NEW ZEALAND WITH ALOT OF THE WALSH CLAN, CELEBRATING PETERS NEPHEWS BIRTHDAY.

PETER WAS PLEASED TO SEE HIS GOOD FRIEND JENNIFER ARRIVE SAFELY FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
SHE REALLY ENJOYED HER FIRST GAME OF FOOTBALL PETER SAID.
SHE HAS GONE OFF TO BALI AND WILL RETURN IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS TO STAY FOR A TIME.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO CATCHING UP WITH HER.


ENJOY YOUR WEEK EVERYONE.



regards


shelley

CHINA DEAL SIGNED AND SEALED WITH GRAND FARM

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



SIGNING COMPLETE WITH MR CHEN

WHAT AN EXTREMELY EXCITING AND MOVING OCCASION.

Peter offered his HOME for the SPECIAL AGREEMENT FINALISATION and they are so excited with this BREAKTHROUGH DEAL with his LONG TIME FRIEND AND PARTNER - MR CHEN.

The afternoon and evening was a huge success with the Minister Ken Baston, Department of Agriculture Heads, Chines Consulate Members, Television, Newspapers, Family and chosen friends in attendance.

Peter also gives his warm thanks and gratitude to LINDA - HEAD OF THEIR BEIJING OFFICE, FOR ASSISTING IN THIS $1BILLION DEAL.

Peter also gives a warm thankyou to ANNIE who played a large part in INTERPRETING between Parties.

They will begin exports to Grand Farm in China from October.

EXCITING AND CHALLENGING TIMES FOR THE WALSH BROTHERS  

  

RACING:

SATURDAY
BELMONT

SONGBURG  -  RACE 3
Justin said it was unlucky run last week but with this barrier draw there is no reason why Songburg cant bring it home.  GOOD LUCK TO ALL.

COUNTESS AMELIA
Justin is absolutely thrilled with her performance so far.

PANTS ON FRIAR
Adam Durrant said doing everything right and can't wait to get Pants in the running.


WHAT A WEEK ITS BEEN AND ANOTHER TO FOLLOW

WAROA RACING AWARDS  -  Saturday 2nd August

AMELIA PARK AWARD WENT TO 3 YEAR OLD IHTSAHYMN (ALSO WA RACEHORSE OF THE YEAR).
ADAM DURRANT WON THE CHAMPION  TRAINER AWARD - CONGRATULATIONS.

Peter said it was a Fantiastic Event and gives praise to Macca for an outstanding night that he totally organised - very professional!!

EXCITING NEWS:
Peter said next year AMELIA PARK will be THE OFFICIAL SPONSORS FOR THE KARRAKATTA CUP DAY, THE BIGGEST DAY ON THE CALENDER.


THE WEEK AHEAD

Peter will host another group of Clients from Friday, then onto Perth for the Football and then flies out to Melbourne on Monday for several days.

HE MAKES ME TIRED !!!!!



Enjoy your Racing everyone.



regards


shelley











 

 

THE OFFICIAL SIGNING

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



SATURDAY RACING

BELMONT

SONGBURG  -  RACE 6
Peter said this should be CLOSE,    TOP weight at 60.5kg, he is really looking forward to this race.

AMELIAS DANCER  -  RACE 7
GOOD CHANCE - 1st Run, may have a sneaky $ on this one.


PETROLOGY
David Hayes reported to Peter that Petrology is flying along at the moment and setting his sights still on the Vic Derby.




A BIG WEEK  -              THE OFFICIAL SIGNING

      V & V WALSH & $BILLION DEAL

On Friday Peter will greet his close friend and partner - Mr Chen and 6 Consulates arriving from China for 5 days.

MONDAY IS THE IMPORTANT DAY THAT THE SIGNING IS FINALISED.

IT IS TO BE HELD AT AMELIA PARK AND IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE MR CHEN, THE CHINESE CONSULATES, OUR MINISTER AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, 2 TELEVISION STATIONS, FAMILY AND SOME CLOSE FRIENDS.   

THIS IS A VERY EXCITING TIME FOR PETER AND GREG, IT HAS TAKEN  YEARS OF HARD WORK BY BOTH OF THEM FOR WHICH THEY SHOULD BE VERY PROUD.



      
AMELIA PARK IS LOOKING MAGNIFICENT IN READINESS FOR THIS IMPORTANT EVENT.

EVERYONE AT THE FARM ARE VERY EXCITED FOR PETER AND WISH HIM ALL THE BEST FOR THE OCCASION. 


I LOOK FORWARD TO POSTING ALL THE NEWS OF THIS EVENT NEXT WEEK.


ENJOY YOUR RACING EVERYONE.



regards


Shelley

 

LOTS OF RACING AHEAD

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



HOME SAFELY

Peter returned home from London and Paris and straight back into it.

He enjoyed his relaxing time with the girls showing them all the sights but he is full of beans now he's home and says there is lots happening.

RACING:

EUROSUN
Unfortunately injured himself during his fantastic WIN.  Simon is sending him home straight away for recuperation and hopefully will return in about 4 weeks.

PETROLOGY
David Hayes is very happy with the work Petrology is undertaking, should be running in about 4 weeks and then aim for the Victorian Derby.

ABBASSO
Is spelling at the moment, well deserved after a great campaign, couldn't ask for any more from him.

SONGBURG
Justin reports Songburg is going well and not to long for a return.

HUE & CRY also should be back soon

LOTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO COMING UP IN THE NEXT MONTHS, AND HOPEFULLY ADD TO THE ALREADY 16 WINS SINCE JANUARY!!


THE NEW WINERY AND NEWTOWN HOUSE  

Both are coming together nicely.  Meetings this weekend at the Winery with Jeremy and the Architects just about finished with the drawings on Newtown House.  Great ideas coming thru from Sammi and Peter is very pleased with her work on it.


Peters last words   "GREAT TO BE HOME",  "WE ARE IN THE BEST PART OF THE WORLD".
HOW TRUE!!!



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



regards


Shelley  

A BIG WIN TO EUROSUN

SPECIAL NOTICE

My sincere apologies everyone.

EUROSUN RAN YESTERDAY AT BELMONT AND BLITZED THE FIELD, WHAT A RUN, SLOW OUT THE GATE, THEN RAN WIDE AND THEN GOT TO THE FRONT AND STAYED THERE ALL THE WAY, MILES AHEAD OF THE REST OF THE FIELD.

AGAIN FOLKS MY APOLOGIES.

regards

Shelley

GAY PARIE

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

MORNING MIST

FROM LONDON TO PARIS

Sounds like Peter, Annie, Leah and Jess are having the most wonderful Holiday.
The girls must be in heaven visiting all the wonderous places, let alone the SHOPPING.

They will be sad to be coming home later this week  -  BACK TO REALITY!!!



It has been a quiet week on the Horse front, so sorry but nothing to report until Peter returns.

Amelia Park Farm is busy as always, horses coming and going, babies learning the ropes from the oldies.

Gladly no more bad Storms but lots of lovely rain.


Enjoy your weekend everyone and look forward to a REPORT FROM PETER next week.




regards


Shelley