Thursday, January 30, 2014

SONGBURG FEATURES AGAIN



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

SONGBURG - 3RD
In the winning circle again, Peter can't ask for more. Justin is doing a mighty job with Songburg and the other Owners are absolutely thrilled.


PANTS ON FRIAR - 1ST
AT LAST - WHAT A GUTSY RUN, came from well behind and trouble on the turn and then came home magnificently.  Peter said the field was weak but ITS A WIN, THE SYNDICATE WOULD BE VERY PLEASED.


PETER WILL BE FORWARDING A REPORT TO ALL SYNDICATE MEMBERS NEXT WEEK WITH THE STATE OF PLAY FOR THE SYNDICATE, ALL GOOD POSITIVE NEWS.


BARELY RICH
7TH AT BUNBURY
PETER AND OWEN WERE PLEASED WITH THE RUN OVERALL, OWEN DOING A GOOD JOB WITH THESE HORSES.


FAREWELL TO JESSICA
It is a sad time at the Farm as Jesse leaves tomorrow to start her Boarding at St. Hilda's in Perth.  But it is a happy time for Jesse in the next stage of her life.
We all wish her the very best and look forward to seeing her on her next visit to the Farm.


Peter has just ordered the new Treadmill which will come from Germany.  Once that arrives, together with the commencement of building of the Staff Quarters, Office and Lunchroom, PETER SAYS THAT IS THE FINAL WORKS FOR AMELIA FARM.  (SO HE SAYS NOW!!!!!) 


Today Peter made the final sign off on the start to the NEW BUILDING TO BE ERECTED FOR THE AMELIA PARK WINERY.  IT WILL COMMENCE IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS SO EVERYONE IS VERY EXCITED WITH PETERS NEW VENTURE.

WATCH OUT ON THE ROAD  -  Leah has passed her Driving Test !!!!!!!!


A DROP OF RAIN,
As I am writing this we have just had a one off lovely shower of rain, not much but won't complain.


CHINESE NEW YEAR
WE HAD A BEAUTIFUL HOME COOKED CHINESE MEAL BY ANNIE'S MUM LAST NIGHT TO HELP CELEBRATE THE "YEAR OF THE HORSE"  THIS SURELY IS A SIGN FOR PETER'S LUCK THIS YEAR!!!!!



Enjoy your weekend everyone and Happy Racing.


regards

Shelley      


Wednesday, January 22, 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMANTHA



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


BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO SAMMY
We all wish you a great day, ENJOY!!!


SONGBURG
SECOND - ASCOT TODAY
PETER IS VERY HAPY WITH THE RESULT AND CONGRATULATIONS TO JUSTIN ON HIS TRAINING UP SONGBURG.


SPECIAL HARVEST
Peter has decided that now Speical Harvest has come good from coming home sore, Justin will take over the reins of Training so Peter hopes to see some change.

BARELY RICH
BUNBURY MONDAY
All the best to Owen for Monday, Peter is hoping to see some results with this run.

SAD FOR THE HOMESTEAD
Peter didnt stay long when the old House came down today.  Lots of great memories and stories he has told us when he was growing up but unfortunately it was not suitable for renovation.
Now a new abode for Abbas and his family together with Stable Office and Lunchroom will be erected which is needed.

MASSAGE/DAY SPA
Mina has joined Amelia Park, she has arrived from Japan with very good referral and is looking forward to working at the Day spa.
YOU CAN RING 0405267302 FOR BOOKINGS - THE PHONE HAS ALREADY STARTED SINCE THIS MORNING!!!!

BALI
Peter enjoyed his break at the House but now fully charged and back into it.
Annie has taken Jesse to Perth this week to organise Uniforms, Books etc for her new vernture at St. Hildas.

FULL PADDOCKS
Peter is very pleased to see the paddocks full again, all his Brood Mares are home as well.  There is nothing like driving thru the farm and each paddock has a horse to greet you.

WINERY PLANS COMPLETE
Peter is thrilled that the Plans have been completed and is keen for the work to commence on the new Buildings.

NEWTOWN HOUSE
Plans are being drawn up on the revamp of the Restaurant under the guidance of  Neil Jackson who will oversee the program.  Peter said he wants HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE FOOD AND DRINKS that will cater for Families.  We are all excited as it is a stones throw from the Farm !!!!!


XMAS PLANNING
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
The Bunbury Choir have asked to play at the Farm for this Christmas, that will be a beautiful setting at the House.

ANOTHER CELEBRITY
Peter said he has some friends who have spoken to David Helfgoff to maybe come to the Farm to Piano Play sometime during the year.  ITS ALL GOING TO HAPPEN AT AMELIA PARK THIS YEAR.


Well folks after that Report, have a great week and look forward to more News next week.



regards

Shelley   

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

HOLIDAY IN BALI



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


BALI - LOTS OF THINKING

Peter has just spoken to me and said he has had a fantastic week just relaxing by the pool BUT DOING LOTS OF THINKING AND MADE LOTS OF DECISIONS.

HE IS CERTAINLY LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL THE CHALLENGES AHEAD THIS YEAR, INCLUDING THE RESTAURANT AND THE WINERY.


MAGIC MILLION SALE
Peter was thrilled with the sale of a Yearling - Fastnet Rock/Hifalutin.  They received more than they expected, so $260,000 was a real BONUS.

NOW LOOKING FORWARD TO THE EASTER SALES!!!!!


PINJARRA WEDNESDAY 15TH
MAKE YOUR MOVE
RACE 5.
Everyone is really looking forward to some winning news!


THE BIG NEWS FOR AMELIA PARK
THE LAST OF THE ROAD HAS NOW BEEN SEALED - NO MORE DUST!!!!!!
YOU DONT KNOW HOW THRILLED WE ALL ARE!!



Enjoy your week everyone and see you next week.


regards

Shelley  

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

FANTASTIC BIRTHDAY PRESENT



WHAT A FANTASTIC
START TO 2014



SONGBURG 1ST
ASCOT

TRAINED BY
JUSTIN WARWICK
(SUCCESS AT PERTH CUP)


What a great day it turned out, from 4pm onwards.
Peter was absolutely thrilled with the work Justin has done in such a short time.  Songburg ran a great race under the lead of Justin and Pikey.

Peter and Owners - Trevor, Graham, Percy, Johnno, Patto are chuffed with the WIN and Peter said he is glad the Owners stuck it out with him.

 

THE NEW DIRECTION
PETER HAS TAKEN
IS PROVING A GOOD CHOICE

Lets hope Songburg continues in good form in the coming weeks.





CHEERS EVERYONE


Shelley   


Tuesday, January 7, 2014

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO PETER












HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY



2014
GREETINGS OF THE SEASON TO EVERYONE

PETER IS LOOKING FORWARD TO AN EXCITING YEAR AHEAD.


 
NEW DIRECTIONS IN 2014


Previous years have been successful for Peter but with some Business decisions that had to be made for AMELIA PARK, Peter has now spread his business amongst some of the Leading Trainers and AMELIA PARK IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

After several Meetings Peter is more than pleased with the new Directions been put in place and there are some EXCITING CHALLENGES AHEAD.



Peter is off to Bali tomorrow for a weeks rest and recreation.  It is more of a send off to Jesse who will be starting Boarding School from next year and she will be really missed at Amelia Park by everyone.
Enjoy your break!!


Look forward to reporting next week on the new look for AMELIA PARK.


Enjoy your week everyone.


regards

Shelley