UPDATE THIS WEEKS NEWS

Hi folks, I have actually just heard from Peter so will continue with his News.  He is still recovering from his illness which I think is taking its toll - but he is a soldier!


SYDNEY
Peter, Brian and John had a great couple of days at both Arrowfield and Coolmore.  They were treated like KINGS Peter said and were very impressed with the magnificent Breeding eg. High Chapparell, Fastnet Rock, Duke of Marmalade to name a few. 

They then visited with Chris Waller who is training 2 of their Horses.  Again they were impressed with him and his set up.  Peter is looking forward to a long association with Chris.
The topic of conversation for the trip obviously was HORSES and Peter said you would swear they were all EXPERTS- it must have been humorous to have listened in, especially after their many wines!!!

AMELIAS DANCER
NORTHAM CUP CONTENDER
Peter said Dancer is in excellent condition and looking forward to that race.

RIO MOONLIGHT
Peter did say the race was disappointing and will probably bring the horse home for a while and maybe try in Bunbury - wait and see!!

THE HOUSE
Its really getting close, the end of next month and the good thing is Peter won't have far to move his gear.

GUESTS
Peter is looking forward to having Peter and Neville from Esperance stay at the Farm.  They are both friends and Business clients, supplying the Abs with 50,000 lambs per annum.  So it will be a nice change for them to come here and visit.

M0NDAY MORE GUESTS
More clients will arrive from Saudi Arabia to stay on Monday and Tuesday. 

Unfortunately Peter is still suffering from his illness so I hope he gets a lot better real soon.

GREG WALSH NOW DOING A PETER WASLH!
Peter's brother and business partner Greg has just arrived home from Europe after a lengthy stay and informed Peter that he is off again soon to Mauritius.    Peter said the tables have turned and he will now hold the fort at work!!!  We all think it is very amusing!


Look forward to next week folks!


regards

Shelley

OUT OF SICK BAY

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


SYDNEY - RETRY VISIT
Peter finally got over his hellish time of being sick and flew to Sydney on Sunday.  Unfortunately I haven't caught up with Peter yet but I am sure he would have been chuffed with the visit to Coolmore and seeing some of the Foals.

I will catch up with Peter and get a full report on his trip and other News for this following weeks Report.

RIO MOONLIGHT
SYNDICATE HORSE
Ran on Wednesday but wasn't in the finish.  More news to follow on decision for this horse.

All is well at Amelia Park, lots of spraying, weeding (urggghhh), fertilising, getting all the reticulation in readiness for the Summer, and the list goes on.  But the Farm is looking so picturesque.  The paddocks and lush and the horses are in heaven!  The trees are getting their new growth (the Weeping Willows are the best)!!! So all in all - its just the best.


Have a great weekend and look forward to full report next week.



regards

shelley



  

2 NEW FOALS AT COOLMORE

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


TRIP TO COOLMORE
Peter will try again and leave this weekend to fly to Coolmore to inspect his Mares and the 2 newcomers
out of High Chapparell and Duke of Marmalade.  Next week 2 more are due to foal from Fastnet Rock.  It's exciting to see new life coming from Good Stock. 

AMELIAS DANCER - BLOSSOMING  
At home at the moment and has been having a ball, he is in excellent condition and raring to get back on the track.  Dion will take him back to Perth to prepare him for the Northam Cup at the end of the month.

SYNDICATE HORSES 
 
MAKE YOUR MOVE
Dion reported that at this stage there are no suitable races so has sent him home on a big high and will enjoy being back in the paddock for a few weeks, well deserved.

RIO MOONLIGHT
The report on Rio was good, a big improvement on its first run.  Rio is in good nick and will nominate for the next week or so and see what length race would be the best option.

RUBUACORI
Having a big spell, up to its knees in feed and looking good.

PRANKSTER PETER
For people that know Peter will appreciate his antics.  On the weekend of AFL Grand Final Day when Rob Wiley, Phil Matera and families were at the Farm, Peter had told all the children that there was a bomb scare announcement for Amelia Park and said they must all be out of the house at 1pm.  The kids made sure they were outside and sure enough at 1pm a plane circled and then swooped on them several times sending them screaming and running in all directions whilst Peter was chuckling inside.  His good friend John the Pilot was also chuckling.

WHAT IS THE OLD SAYING  "IT COMES BACK TO BITE YOU"  

Sure enough after that weekend Peter came down with the FLU!!!!!  and went on to SHARE IT WITH ANNIE!!!

I can't rave enough about the Farm, it is looking fantastic especially watching the horses having a wow of a time in the lush paddocks - SPRING IS THE BEST!!



Enjoy your weekend everyone


regards


Shelley



    

BEAUTIFUL FOAL BORN ON THE FARM



This is as close as Mum would allow me!!
More close ups to follow

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

JESSICA'S NEW FRIEND
It started last week with Jess and Tegan having sleep outs waiting for the birth.  But Mum had to wait until the early morning when no-one was about and missed it all.  It must have been approximately 5am, what a clever Mum and what a gorgeous Colt. Isn't everything beautiful at birth!!! 
Many hours of fun ahead for Jess.

APOLOGIES
I do apologise to Annie and Tegan, I had their Birthdays around the wrong way, so I will start again.

BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ANNIE FOR 22ND, I believe she had a wonderful day with Family and doesn't remember what time her bed was calling.  Our Birthday Drink together has to wait!

TEGAN ON THE 26TH - we all hope you have a lovely day and Brett spoils you.!!

OWEN - 30TH the last of a long line
Happy Birthday Wishes to our Stable Manager, have a good one Owy!!

KALGOORLIE - BOULDER CUP
AMELIAS DANCER - 2ND
Peter was pleased with the outcome.  Dancer put in an enormous finish seeing he had more trouble than Ned Kelly on the inside lane.  Dancer is used to the outside and does a magnificent job out there.  The next races hopefully  he will go back outside where it suits.

BELMONT
SATURDAY
MAKE YOUR MOVE - RACE 2, 1400m
Has drawn well and interested to see how it handles the 1400.  Good luck to Jason Brown who is taking the reins until Jason Whiting returns.

DREAM MERGER - RACE 1 1000M
Another Syndicate Horse to the track so all eyes will be on Race 1 & 2 on Saturday.RIO MOONLIGHT
Had an ordinary run, will give it another go and then maybe will train at Amelia Park and get some Bunbury races.

TESTA ROSSA  
Is currently in the Stables and should prove a great distance runner as a 3 y.old.

Peter commented that he is confident the Syndicate Horses will prove successful with still more experience and age to follow. 

AFL
WATCH OUT MELBOURNE - BRETT & SAM ARE ON THEIR WAY
WE ARE LOOKING TO ROB WILEY TO LOOK AFTER THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Brett & Samantha had a wonderful day with Mum and all the family, celebrating at the Tavern.  Some of them were certainly stayers (lots of stories and memories talked about).

GREAT RAINFALL
We are certainly enjoying the Spring Rains, wonderful for the paddocks, feed and dams - not to mention THE CREEK!

MORE TO ARRIVE 
2 Containers will arrive next week FROM CHINA full of furniture for THE HOUSE.  
It is getting very close now - lots of work being completed.  HOW EXCITING - I CANT WAIT FOR THE INVITE.

BEST OF LUCK TO THE

SYNDICATE OWNERS

HAPPY RACING EVERYONE

regards

Shelley



A CLAYTONS RACE DAY

Hello and welcome everyone to this weeks News from Amelia Park



KALGOORLIE RACES
BOULDER CUP
YES, PETER, WANGA AND NOEL AND ROB WERE THERE TO WATCH AMELIAS DANCER  - NOT RACE.
UNFORTUNATELY THE DAYS RACE MEETING WAS CANCELLED.

"WHAT A LONG WAY TO GO TO GET DRUNK "

But Peter said he was so glad he had his first visit to Kalgoorlie, he said the atmosphere on the day was fantastic, you could feel everyones excitement.  They visited the Tatts Club and you would have thought there had been races on, a great night was had.   Peter said he will definitely be back and will try and get some more horses to the track.

KALGOORLIE RACES  -  RESCHEDULED

BOULDER CUP - WEDNESDAY 19TH at 3.15pm

RACE 7

ROB WILEY has been left there to represent Peter (he really did want to come home!!!).  If Dancer brings home the Trophy Rob will collect it and make a speech.  We all wish we could be there, Peter thinks Dancer has a great chance, the only drawback will be that he doesn't settle well in new surroundings and has been there since the weekend wherein he usually gets to the track, races and then straight home.

  

  BRING THE CUP HOME DANCER!!

MAKE YOUR MOVE

2ND WIN AT BELMONT

WHAT ANOTHER FANTASTIC WIN FOR THE SYNDICATE, EVERYONE IS SO EXCITED WITH THIS HORSE'S PERFORMANCE AND CONGRADULATIONS TO DION AND JASON AND STAFF AT AMELIA PARK.

STILL MORE SYNDICATE HORSES TO COME THRU SO THERE WILL BE A FEW TRIPS TO PERTH IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS.

NORTHAM 20/9 - RACE 2

RIO MOONLIGHT - SYNDICATE HORSE

This is very exciting, everyone is keen to see this race, Rio is in great shape so should give its best.   Good luck to all in the Syndicate.

BELMONT 23/9 - RACE 1

DREAM MERGER - SYNDICATE HORSE

A good tester for this race, give it your all Dreamer!!  If the distance suits Dreamer will be bought back home for R & R then back into it.

THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT MEMBERS - ENJOY!!! 

80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATATIONS

Brett & Sammi's Mum Sue will arrive from Melbourne and there will be a huge family gathering at the Tavern to celebrate Suye's Parents 80th.  It will be a great atmosphere on the day.

BIRTHDAY CHEERS

Happy Birthday to ME!, A huge love and thankyou Peter for my Vintage French Champagne   

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY  TEGAN on the 22nd, 

AND ANOTHER 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIE on the  26TH -  WHAT A MONTH - THE CHAMPERS ARE CONTINUALLY ON ICE!!! 

INDIAN BANQUET

Peter took the Staff out to Dinner last week to celebrate his recent WINS.  Peter asked Abbas to do the honours of ordering for everyone and I wish I had been there as everyone has raved about the delicious dishes.  A big thankyou to Abbas from Peter and he warmly thanked all his staff for a great effort (AS USUAL).

WAITING WAITING

Jessica's New Horse is due to foal any minute and nobody is getting much sleep at Peters.  I hope its soon for EVERYONE!!! so the house can get back to normal.

AFL GRAND FINAL

Lucky Brett and his mate Sam are off to the Grand Final thanks to Rob Wiley.  Brett is really looking forward to the break, it has been non stop in his business for months together with the Nursery going full steam.  LET YOUR HAIR DOWN BRETT!!

ENJOY YOUR RACING EVERYONE!

regards

Shelley



   



FIRST SYNDICATE WIN

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


MAKE YOUR MOVE
FIRST WIN
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SYNDICATE

Peter also sends CONGRATULATIONS  to Keith Yelverton, Neil Henchie, Bill O'Byrne and David Law who all bought Shares in this horse as well as being a part of the Syndicate.   What a fantastic start to what will hopefully be a WINNING SYNDICATE with all the other Horses waiting to come thru.  Peter said it has paid off by being patient and letting the horses mature and seeing the rewards for all the hard work that has been put into these horses.

WEDNESDAY AT BELMONT
MAKE YOUR MOVE
Has been nominated in Race 3.  the decision to run will be made later today, depending on field etc. He pulled up well after his win so will just make sure he is ready, if all ok he should be in with a good chance.  LETS HOPE HE MAKES HIS MOVE AGAIN!!!

KALGOORLIE ON ALERT
They have heard that Peter and Wanga will be visiting their town on the weekend to watch AMELIAS DANCER hopefully secure another CUP.  Whichever way the race goes Dancer will be in there trying with the best of them.
Being on WORKERS COMP seems to be the way to go as Wanga can come and go and keep Peter company. SO WATCH OUT KALGOORLIE.

CELEBRATION DINNER 
Peter is taking staff out for Dinner on Wednesday to celebrate Amelias Dancer's winning the Coolgardie Cup.  Peter has stipulated it will be an early night as work the next day.  Not like the 4am last week celebration at the Farm - STILL, IT IS ALLOWED ON SPECIAL WINNINGS.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS AT THE FARM
This week we say HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JESSICA, she and a group of friends did an all weekender at the Farm, up all hours each night, luckily they weren't sleeping at Peters house.   She has been hard to get up these last couple of mornings - still getting over it.

More September Birthday Greetings to come! I think 5 altogether.

FOND FAREWELL AND BEST OF LUCK
Peter will miss his very good friend ROB WILEY who will be moving over East for the next 3 years.  HE WILL BE ASSISTANT COACH AT CARLTON FOOTBALL CLUB under Mick Malthouse.  Peter knows the team will benefit from Rob's experience, he creates Winners and Premierships wherever he is, to name this years Under 16's Premiers.
Peter commented that there will be quite a few flights being made over to see him.
Amelia Park and Syndicate Owners wish Rob every success in his new venture. 

SAMANTHA BACK TO BALI
Lucky Sammi is heading to Bali with a group of girlfriends for an extended Long Weekend.  Enjoy yourselves at Tanah Lot and as Dad's say "be a good girl",  YES DAD!!

THE HOUSE
It is getting closer to the finish.  Brett has just commenced on the Landscaping which will be a mammoth exercise and we all can't wait to see what Peter has planned.  Carpets are going in and hand made Furniture arrives next week.  Keep tuned in!

PETER PLAYS HOST
Peter hosted an evening at Jacksons Restaurant last evening.  He invited 60 people including Top Chefs as a thankyou Dinner for using and promoting Amelia Park Products.  Peter said the evening was a great success.

INVITATION TO INSPECT 
Peter, Annie and Jess will go to Perth on Thursday to have a tour of Jess's School which she will board at in the near future to further her studies.  Jess excels in her schooling so attending St. Hildas will be a bonus for her.

VISITORS
Annie will play hostess this weekend while Peter is in Kalgoorlie.  Vangie and her son are coming for a break so it will be good for the girls to catch up - no doubt a few bottles of Champagne will be consumed!!!  ENJOY


Enjoy your week and look forward to reporting our News next week.


regards

Shelley      

   

  

COOLGARDIE CUP - HEART STOPPER

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks exciting news at Amelia Park.

AMELIAS DANCER

WINNER

COOLGARDIE CUP

CONGRATULATIONS

PETER

WHAT A FANTASTIC TIME ON SUNDAY AT 4.25PM AT THE TAVERN.

PETER HAD A GROUP OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS THERE TO WATCH THE RACE.

WHAT A HEART STOPPER, DANCER HAD A FANTASTIC WIN - JUST NUDGED AHEAD AT THE LINE.

PETER WAS ECSTATIC, HE SAID HE WAS VERY NERVOUS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, WITH A PERFECT DISTANCE FOR HIM, PERFECT BARRIER, PERFECT WEIGHT AND PERFECT JOCKEY, HE WAS VERY CONFIDENT OF A WIN.  DANCER CERTAINLY MADE HIM WAIT TO CELEBRATE - RIGHT ON THE LINE.

IT WAS A JOY TO BE THERE AND HELP PETER TOAST HIS HORSE, JOCKEY, TRAINER AND AMELIA PARK STAFF, HE IS VERY THANKFUL AND PROUD OF THEM ALL.

DION ACCEPTED THE TROPHY ON PETERS BEHALF IN KALGOORLIE  AND WILL BRING THE CUP HOME WITH DANCER.

THE CELEBRATIONS APPARENTLY CONTINUED ON UNTIL 4AM - "THE OLD FELLA STILL HASN'T LOST IT WHEN IT COMES TO STAYING THE DISTANCE".  

PETER HAS HAD AN EXCELLENT RUN IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS WITH HIS HORSES AND COMMENTED THAT ITS TIME FOR THE SYNDICATE HORSES TO STEP UP SO EVERYONE CAN START ENJOYING THE FUN OF  -   WINNING!!!!!!

PETER SAID CELEBRATIONS WILL CONTINUE AND WILL NOW LOOK TO THE UPCOMING BOULDER AND KALGOORLIE CUP RACES DEPENDING ON HOW DANCER IS ON HIS RETURN.

STAY TUNED EVERYONE!!!

Enjoy your week AS WE WILL AT AMELIA PARK.

regards

Shelley