THE AVIARY

Hello everyone, we hope this week finds everyone well and still enjoying this beautiful weather.

It is a quiet week of racing for Amelia Park so just an update for you.

AMELIAS REASON

Lou has decided to wait another couple of weeks for the next run and is aiming for the ROMA CUP DAY so we will keep you informed in the next week.

HIFALUTIN

Looking forward to hearing from Haysey when the next start will be.

YEARLINGS

Exciting to see the yearlings being brought into the stables for a month at a time to strengthen and educate them since returning from the breakers, then return to the paddocks for resting. The staff said they are enjoying working with the younguns.

CONGRATULATIONS

Kevin has now become a permanent Resident and therefore has commenced his full time Jockey Apprenticeship for Amelia Park. In time he will be moved to Lous stables for further training. Welcome aboard Kevin and we know you will succeed in this chosen field.

BACK TO WORK

We welcome back Brett and Tegan from their well earned rest in Bali. As they say - it goes to quick - but they had a wonderful time at Tanah Lot and a few amazing sunsets were enjoyed, along with the massages, spas and excellent pampering from the staff.

WALPOLE WEEKEND

Peter thoroughly enjoyed his weekend and thanks Neil and Denise for their great hospitality and introducing him to their beautiful Walpole hideaway. Before Denise, Annie and the girls arrived, Neil took Peter for a few quiet ones at the local and needless to say, met the locals and in his usual way made a lot of new friends who delivered fresh honey and fish the next morning. It turned into a 2am departure, they certainly made themselves right at home with the friendly locals. Peter said it reminded him of the old days in Margaret River with the friendly good old fashioned small township. Neil & Denise have done themselves proud with their comfortable home and Peter looks forward to the next invitation.

GOLF DRIVING RANGE

"Wait for news to follow"

THE AVIARY

As it is the quiet time with the horses Peter thought this weeks news centred on the beautiful Aviary at Amelia Park and the visitors it attracts.

Peters very good friends, Brian Bradley and Barbara Barclay had a great weekend with Peter. Brian rates as the Most Successful Breeder in WA for our Amelia Park stars and he spends a lot of time visiting Amelia Park.

Glenn was thrilled when Barbara asked to enter the flights, which is very unusual, as most people visiting prefer to stay at the front of the flights and admire the birds. Her beauty and gentle charm won over some of our more difficult birds in a way that is very rare to see. The way the birds warmed to her was as if she had known these birds for a long period of time. The day was finished with a glass of red overlooking the beautiful gardens at the Aviary.

Please enjoy the photos we have included.

I think I can safely say everyone - ENJOY THE RAIN

Regards

Shelley

FANTASTIC WIN - AMELIAS REASON

Hello everyone, welcome to another week of news.

AMELIAS REASON F I R S T
What a fantastic win on Saturday for everyone. It was a great race and congratulations to Lou on the preparation. Great times especially in the last 600m. On to more good racing.

TOTAL MAROONED
Disappointing today, as it was the first run we will be patient and see how the horse performs in the next month or so.

MELBOURNE
HIFALUTIN
Would have had a better run but was held up and couldn't get ahead. There are encouraging signs for the coming races.

ALEVANTA
Gai Waterhouse has reported all good signs with this horses preparation and within the next month will become stronger and set for hopefully a good campaign. A good one to keep your eye on.

LADY XAAR
Is currently in Pre-Training at Amelia Park. She ran 2nd in her only 1st up run in her last campaign so things are looking good for her with the next campaign.

AMELIA PARK
All is fairly quiet at the farm, alot of the horses are now in Pre-Training and its a cool early morning start for them and the staff .
Everything else is fine, we are all STILL waiting for the rains. The day spa and cellars progress are moving ahead and we are certainly waiting for their completion, I think it goes - a workout at the gym, a spa, a massage and then up to the cellar for well earned drinks!

WALPOLE
Peter is off for a few days of relaxation and fishing on Thursday to Neil and Denise's holiday home and will let us know later in the week if there are any horses racing on the weekend AND to let me know how many fish he is catching in that beautiful part of our country. ENJOY.

ENJOY THE REST OF THE WEEK EVERYONE.

regards
Shelley

Welcome everyone.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Peter was disappointed with Reprisal's race in the Derby but he had run his race and will now have a well earned spell. Peter returned on Sunday and relayed the weekend events and how he was grateful to Sam Hayes & Darren Thomas for their wonderful hospitality. They were treated to a wonderful day at the Races and were then taken to the 'Parisis" the No. 1 Voted Best Pizza Maker in the World, their speciality - Dessert Pizza - which Peter said was to die for. All in all Peter and friends had a fabulous weekend.

DEBUT
Total Marooned and Amelias Reason will both be returning to the Track within the next week or 2 and we will keep you informed of their progress.
Most of the horses are spelling at the moment with a few coming back into training to prepare for their next campaign.

AMELIA PARK
All is quiet at the farm, eagerly waiting for the rains to come!!!
Brett has taken a well deserved holiday from the landscaping work at the Cellar to go to Bali with Tegan (her maiden voyage) and staying at Tanah Lot Bali House, they have reported back to say very very relaxing (I'm not thinking about it).

ENTERTAINING 25TH MAY
Peter is privileged to be wining and dining Kevin Sheedy (Long standing AFL CAREER in both playing and successful Coaching) at Amelia Park on the 25th. Mr Sheedy asked that while he is in Perth if Amelia Park could be the top of his visit list so we all look forward to that day.

That's all for this week and look forward to reporting on happenings next week.
Have a great weekend.

Regards
Shelley

Hi Everyone, a quiet week was had after the celebrations of last week. Some of the pictures showing Peters triumph, many thanks to Barbara Barclay for sending them to me.

We hope everyone enjoyed their Anzac Long Weekend and looking forward to a short week of work.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY - REPRISAL
Peter is excited to be heading off on Friday with Annie and the other Owners of Reprisal, Brian Bradley, John Ciprian and their wives to hopefully get a Group 1 Winner. Sam Hayes and Darren Thomas will be looking after them at the Races and its shaping up to be a great weekend. Reprisal is one of the fancies for this race so we wish everyone the best of luck.

MELBOURNE - WEDNESDAY
HIFALUTIN
Should be the best bet for this race with Damien Oliver doing his usual great work.
EUROPA POINT
Shaping up and will hopefully get over the line this week.

All else is quiet at home for racing this week, a lot of the horses are having a rest and we will keep you informed of the very next starter.

AMELIA PARK
The Dawn Service was attended followed with the traditional Big Brekky, this year at Glenn and Shelleys, and then an enjoyable afternoon catching up with David & Jean Law who are still celebrating Black Habits win and continued on at Amelia Park for more celebrations.

Everything is in good order including the animals and birdlife and we have a new member of the Amelia Park family - Missy - a cocker spaniel puppy that Glenn has introduced and her namesake is shaping up to just that. We are certainly having some fun with her and the birds are adjusting to her antics.

See everyone same time next week - enjoy your short week.

regards
Shelley

V & V WALSH WEEKEND

Greetings all, it was another beautiful weekend weather wise hope all enjoyed it as much as we did.



VICTORIA

EUROPA POINT

Was a Red Hot Favourite coming from last weeks terrific win but unfortunately not to be this week, one of those days!



SOUTH AUSTRALIA

REPRISAL - SECOND

This horse is having a great lead up to the Derby in the 1st weekend of May, was beaten by Rebel Raider - came 1st in the VCR Derby, so certainly did a mighty job at the finish. Peter is looking forward to the trip over to SA to watch Reprisal in the Derby. All the best of luck.



V & V WALSH ANNUAL SPONSORED DAY

ASCOT - FIRST (AGAIN)

BLACK HABIT

WHAT A SURPRISE - 20/1 CHANCE - WON BY LESS THAN A WHISKER

William Pike did a mighty job bringing home the trophy, it was a heart stopper at the end.

Congratulations to Lou on his second win within 10 days.

Peter was absolutely thrilled to have won the V & V Walsh Sponsored Day Race and collect his own Trophy. It really topped the weekend off.



Here is how it all started.

Firstly V & V Walsh was privileged to treat their Management, Family and Friends to a top night at Jackson's Restaurant on Friday night. Neil Jackson as usual put on an impeccable feast for all, the high standard he sets is unrivalled. I think everyone had a reasonably early night, we maybe getting wiser as we get older!!!!

Saturday was off to the Races to yet another fantastic day put on by Walsh's. The service and meal was again faultless. The only horse running on the day was Black Habit, which didn't put out a lot of excitement prior to the race BUT at the finish line the Committee Room was in an uproar. Everyone was thrilled for Peter, Neil, Denise, David & Jean on their win and collecting the beautiful trophy. It certainly capped the day off with more of Peters generosity by putting on Champagne at the Duxton afterwards, as usual Peter enjoys sharing his special moments with everyone

We were chuffed for Kevin who strapped for Lou, it made it an all round family input as Kevin has been with Amelia Park and just gone up to Lou's to begin his apprenticeship. Well done Kevin.

Lea & Jessica were in raptures as Black Habit - known as Gracie at Amelia Park, is the girls favourite horse.

The horse has earned a spell and will come home for 4-6 weeks to enjoy being fussed over. Neil has put his hand up to take her swimming at the beach in between her swims at the pool so thank you Neil.

We have to mention that we have changed the Annual weekend name day to THE EVANS DAY. Wanga and his family won all the prizes including the Jackson's Restaurant $750 Voucher. We have all voted that they don't get asked next year.



Divine Anna - is coming home after having a few good places, she will be well rested then sent ulp to Lou to freshen up for a campagin in the near future.

Total Marooned - is being stepped up in readiness for a stint in May, should be well ready for a good run.

Hifalutin - We are waiting for a race to come up that suits this horse, will keep you informed.

Galileo Yearling - from Coolmore coming to Amelia Park as Lou will be taking over its new start here.



AMELIA PARK

Everyone and everything is in good standing, the wine cellar is coming along beautifully with Brett working day in and day out to bring it to life. The Da Spa is progressing well with the framework nearing completion.

We are certainly all looking forward to the first rains for not only the paddocks but to have the creek running.

Bye all and have a good week and enjoy the Anzac Long Weekend.

Regards
Shelley

ANOTHER EASTER COME & GONE

Welcome everyone, we hope you all had a great Easter (the weather was absolutely perfect), and the Easter Bunny visited each home. The egg hunt I planned went really well !!(there was only 2 of us, Glenn got sick of hunting). Anyway onto the newsletter .

FIRST AT ASCOT 8/4 - BLACK HABIT
It was a great win and all very happy with its preparation for this race, Paul Harvey did a great job getting over the line. Looking forward to more success in future races.

SATURDAY ASCOT - A BLEAK DAY OF RACING
Unfortunately all 3 horses didn't make the grade today but that's racing and we can only forge ahead to other race days.

THIS WEEK AHEAD

VICTORIA - EUROPA POINT
Very impressive 1st up win last week so looking forward to more good running from this horse.
HIFALUTIN - ready to start this week, will know the fields later in the week.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA - REPRISAL
Should be a good race for the lead up to the Derby.

V & V WALSH WEEKEND
Peter is looking forward to this coming weekend which comes along once a year where he can relax and spend time with the Management, Staff and family members. Everyone is treated to a scrumptious evening at Jacksons Restaurant on Friday night followed by a lavish meal and full day at the Races which is sponsored by V & V WALSH. I have told Peter and some of the group to try and go quietly on Friday as they are usually suffering on Saturday at the races. We will see how they go this year - that goes for me too.

All else is good at the Farm, all the animals and birds are thriving and enjoying the guests that visit them each week.

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

regards
Shelley

Perfect Weather

Hi Everyone, what a fantastic weekend of near perfect weather here, hope all enjoyed it, as well as the racing.

F I R S T
VICTORIA - MOONEE VALLEY
EUROPA POINT - DEBUT
What a fantastic debut for this horse. Peter was thrilled with his first win here, he even had a bet which is very unusual but he got the late mail from Lee Friedman who said the horse was ready for this one. They believe it has a good future ahead.

ASCOT
AMELIAS LAD - Ran a great race to come home 2nd. he is a 50/50 chance to go into the Sires race. He is still is a bit immature but will develop into a great 3yr old and over in the future.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
REPRISAL - ran an encouraging race for the lead up to the Derby, the Trainer believes this horse has a lot more to give yet.

CAULFIELD
HIFALUTIN - 4TH
Had a good race for this field and is showing encouraging signs as the season continues.

SYDNEY SALES
Peter enjoyed his quick trip over east with Brian Bradley and was more than pleased with the sale of the Rock of Gibraltar colt, who had a swollen knee at the sales, nothing serious and stood tall to catch a buyers eye at the Reserve Price of $180,000, in this climate was an acceptable price. Peter wishes the new Owners the best of luck, who had also bought Special Harmony previously.

THIS WEEK
AMELIAS REASON
Will hopefully get a start, the horse should be good for a place bet in this race.

WA DERBY SATURDAY
ALMOHAD - Peter is looking forward to taking his family to Ascot to watch this horse give its best, Phenomenons will be very hard to beat but hopefully Almohad will give it a good shot.

AMELIA PARK
The holiday is certainly over, the staff will this week complete the stable upgrade and all the stables will be full of horses raring to go.
All the landscaping at the Cellar is forging ahead, the work on the day spa is progressing, and basically all is good at Amelia Park.

EASTER
I have told the staff there will be an Easter Egg hunt on Sunday but haven't restricted it to any one area so that should keep them busy for the day, only 300 odd acres to scour. They all said they were sorry but busy on that day, Peter said he may not get back in time (I think on purpose). Happy Egg Hunting.
All the animals and birds are also included.

PETER SENDS HIS VERY BEST TO EVERYONE OVER THE EASTER PERIOD, BE SAFE & HAPPY, AND MOST OF ALL - ENJOY THE RACING.

Regards to all and hope you get lots of eggs.

Shelley