THE FEEL OF SPRING IS IN THE AIR

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks report.

I do apologise for being late, COMPUTERS!!!!! They are a wonderful thing - but SOMETIMES! and it can't be me!!!!

BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAYS
These last few days have been absolutely perfect - a bit chilly in the mornings mind you but it really feels like Spring. I do hope though that there is still some rain about.

BIRTHDAY BEEN AND GONE
All the celebrations are over so its back to work for all the horses, the stables are overflowing and the track is being worked overtime. A lot of young ones are being educated which is great to watch the staff handling them.

AMELIA PARK WINES
RATED THE HIGHEST WITH 5 STARS
Peter is thrilled that JAMES HALLIDAY has rated Amelia Park Wines overall with 5 STARS. What a fantastic accolade and we congratulate Peter and Jeremy.

Congratulations
To the New Owners of RED TIME RUNNER having a WIN in Broome, what a thrill for them.

AMELIA PARK
Peter had a great night hosting Dinner for Percy who arrived from Singapore with some friends. Percy is a part Owner with Peter in Amelias Dancer and also a part of the Syndicate. A juicy steak and several fine Reds at the Cellar created an enjoyable night.

Peter is enjoying a few weekends at the Farm before he jets off again. He is out of the office chair and out and about doing chores which he then needs a visit to Peggy for a Massage then back into it. He says by being around he is also keeping his eye on what goes on - WE SAY - TIME TO JET OFF - BEEN HOME LONG ENOUGH!!!!

STAFF DINNER
Peter must be pretty happy with his Staff as he is treating all to a Chinese Banquet next week which we are looking forward to and its good to spend social time together. I hope he has put the PEKING DUCK on his order.

I AM ENVIOUS AGAIN
Peter has booked his Ticket to Melbourne for THE GRAND FINAL. He has been invited by his great friend Rob Wiley as a guest at the Life Members Box and also to the pre Luncheon. I have checked the diary and advised Peter that I am available!!

Well everyone I hope you enjoy the rest of the week and look forward to posting next weeks upcoming news.


regards

Shelley

A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO 'HORSES'

Welcome everyone, hope your week was enjoyable and make the following report.

A GOOD SIGN

SECRET VAULT had a beautiful Foal on the HORSES BIRTHDAY, so hopefully this colt will be a future Winner.

Still quiet for these winter months for RACING.

COME ON SPRINGTIME!

AMELIAS DANCER should be running next week and will keep you posted. Dancer will be put back into the 1600-1800m races as just not getting there with the longer distances.

AMELIA PARK SYNDICATE

Adrian is sending through some great reports and I look forward to when they hit the track for their future racing.

SOLD OUT

I waited to long - THE AMELIA PARK WINE CLUB LUNCHEON AT JACKSONS was posted last week and has already SOLD OUT. Peter was delighted with such quick enthusiasm.

He advised that there will be Tastings of the New Wine Releases in October to be held at Amelia Park and will advise dates when organised.

MORE SEVERE WINDS

Amelia Park is losing trees by the day. A large one went over and took our black beauty horse statue with it. She is back on display with a bit of bruising to the head. Shame we couldn't save the tree.

Peter was commenting on how upsetting it is to plant the trees, nurture them, watch them grow and then GONE. He dreads the drive home each night to what damage may await at the farm. BUT he does enjoy seeing the flowing CREEK. I had to get it in!!!!

DINNER PARTY

Peter very much enjoyed hosting Dinner for Louis from Arrowfield Stud in the Hunter Valley. His lights were still on late in the night, Horses, Horses and more Horse stories were swapped, a great night had.

Thats all the current news so enjoy your week and look forward to reporting next week.

regards

Shelley

ANOTHER TREE HITS THE DECK

Hi everyone and welcome to this weeks WET report.

Awoke this morning to yet another large tree falling. If this continues we won't have any big shady trees left for Summer. More cleaning up and repairing fences. The staff won't be happy.
The Shire are still trying to clear all the debris from the last storm, the Farm still has large trees that have fallen thru horse fences that need to be cleared away and fences repaired, the staff have to keep moving the horses around as those paddocks can't be used.

AMELIAS DANCER
3RD AT BELMONT 16TH
I believe all were quite happy with Dancers run after coming back from an injury. I will keep you posted with the next run.

KUALA LUMPUR
Peter flew out on the weekend for some business to attend to and should be returning later this week. I didn't get a chance to catch up so will wait and get the full report for next week.

The Matera family have left and apparently had a very enjoyable time at the farm. Look forward to seeing them again.

SYNDICATE III
We are all trying to guess which Names the Horses have been allotted, we hope of course that they are the ones we all named, should hear soon.

EAGLES HEART STOPPER WIN
The game is never over until the siren goes. That certainly was true at the Derby!!

All in all a quiet week so we will batten down as more storms and heavy rain are predicted later this week.

Snuggle up and enjoy your week and look forward to next weeks report.


regards

Shelley

PETER WON THE BET

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks Report.

THE CREEK IS RUNNING
Its about time - usually starts running in June so that is our indication how far behind we are.
I truly thought I had won the bet with Peter, I think he went home earlier than usual!!!!

RACING SATURDAY
BELMONT 23RD
AMELIAS DANCER
Glad to see Dancer back on the track, pulled a muscle last run but has recovered so hopefully will get through unscathed.

GOLF DRIVING RANGE
It is certainly getting a workout since Phil Matera has been staying with us. Also getting a good workout is Peter, burning the candle at both ends with Phil each night at the Wine Cellar. I am keeping a close eye on the next couple of nights, may have to put the Banned Sign on the Cellar Door.

AMELIA PARK SYNDICATE III
It is great news to see Adrian on board again keeping the Owners informed of the all the goings on with the Syndicate horses, he does a great job.

AMELIA PARK FARM
Can't believe everyone still clearing up and cutting up fallen trees, burning off and generally getting the farm back to its normally beautiful state.

Well the end of another week looming so enjoy and look forward to next week.


regards

Shelley

ALL QUIET AND COLD ON THE HOMEFRONT

Welcome to this weeks update.

HOW COLD HAS IT BEEN!
Its amazing as you get older how much more warm clothes, beanies, scarves you need when the cold weather comes in. I always think of the animals out there facing it while we are in our warm homes - so on with another scarf!!!

QUIET ON THE TRACK
All the horses are either resting or in training at the moment so I will keep you updated next week.

QUIET ON THE FARM
Peter is enjoying a relaxing time at home at the moment - I haven't heard of the next sojourn yet!

GUEST HOUSE
We have quite a few guests coming and going during these School holidays. At the moment Wes Cameron has been enjoying his break. Next week Phil Matera will be taking over so Peter is looking forward to catching up.

SUNDAY LUNCH
Glenn and I finally caught up with Peter and Annie on Sunday and spent a leisurely Lunch at Wise Winery in Dunsborough. It is located on a hill so you overlook the Bay - very picturesque. We then finished off at Eagle Bay Brewery for coffee and that also was enjoyable. We couldn't believe the amount of people at both venues at this time of the year - WE ARE CERTAINLY LUCKY WE LIVE IN THIS PART OF THE SOUTH WEST.

Enjoy your week and HAPPY RACING EVERYONE.


REGARDS

Shelley

STILL CLEANING UP

Welcome everyone to this weeks news.

RACING
AMELIAS DANCER - 2ND
It was a good run, well ridden but slow race which didn't suit on the day.

BELMONT WED 6/7
AMELIAS TIGER
Lets hope Tiger can pull it off today.

BELMONT SATURDAY 16TH
AMELIAS DANCER
Peter is looking forward to this distance race which should suit Dancer. I believe he maybe going to the Races to cheer it home with a group of friends. I hope the day is a success for them all.

AMELIA PARK SYNDICATE 3
Peter advised that all Names are being sent in this week so within the next 2 weeks we will have all the Syndicate Horses Named. Looking forward to see what names get selected. We will keep you updated.

AMELIA PARK
You can't believe the mess that has been cleared and still the cleaning up continues. We are hoping thats the end of the Storms this season.

THE BIG HOUSE
The work on the House is progressing even more than Peter thought. He is very excited that it may be finished mid next year, he is itching to fill it with all his beautiful funiture and fittings. We also can't wait!!

I am not mentioning the CREEK this week!


I hope everyone enjoys their Racing this week and look forward to reporting next time.


regards

Shelley

TORNADO STRIKES AGAIN AT AMELIA PARK

Hello everyone, welcome to our disaster area.

AMELIA PARK COPS IT AGAINThere must be something about the Farm, what a disaster that ripped through during the week. We are so lucky that the horses are all ok. Large trees just snapping and falling, the paddock fences, the roads, POWERLESS FOR 2 DAYS - what a nightmare. All hands on deck to clear the large trunks and debris. Brett was on the main road at 4.30am chainsawing and clearing the road for all the workers coming thru.
AND THEN THERE IS THE CLEARING OF ALL THE SMALLER BRANCHES AND LEAVES which get stuck in fences, gardens, rooves, AND ALL OVER THE NORMALLY PRISTINE MANICURED GROUNDS. Oh well - as we say - NO ONE OR ANIMAL WAS INJURED!!
Peter gives full credit and thanks to all the staff for the handling of the horses during this horrid time.

RACING AT BELMONT
SATURDAY 2ND - RACE 5 AT 2.35PM
AMELIAS DANCER
Peter is really looking forward to another 1600m good performance. I will certainly be having a $ or 2. Good luck Dancer.

Peter has returned from his work trip to Korea and was very pleased with his heavy workload. I think he is home for just a little while before jetting off again.
Its a race between him and myself to see who is the first to REPORT the CREEK FULLY RUNNING. Its nearly there!

I do apologise for the late report but we were without Power both at home and work, so unfortunately its is back on so BACK TO WORK.

Have a great weekend and see you here next week.


regards

Shelley