Monday, September 28, 2009

AMELIA PARKS NEW ADDITIONS

Hello everyone and welcome to our weekly news.

BEAUTIFUL ADDITIONS
A COLT from FACE VALUE/GREEK GODDESS was born in the early hours of Saturday morning and a FILLY from FRAAR/BLACK MAIDEN followed closely on Sunday morning.
Both babies and Mothers are doing great. I'm not going to say much about MY CAMERA except I will have photos for next weeks news to share with you. Peter gives thanks to the staff, especially Kristy, for their tireless work during the foaling. We will all enjoy watching their growth and antics and hopefully mature into winners for Peter in the future.

COOLMOORE
Peter thoroughly enjoyed his visit to Coolmoore to see all the foals, very impressed, especially the Filly from Holy Roman Emperor/Lady Sherifa, everyone is excited with the way this Filly is looking and progressing.

MONDAY TRIALS
AT LAST
It will be great to see DIVINE ANNA, AMELIAS LAD, LADY XAAR and ALMOHAD back to the track. Watch out for Amelias Lad, from all reports this horse looks set for a great campaign ahead. Also MASTER SECRET is looking magnificent and hopefully will go the distance.

Also HIFALUTIN is in good form and AMELIAS REASON is in pre-training so we are looking forward to their progress.

All in all it looks like a positive and exciting Spring campaign in the next couple of weeks and it will be great to start reporting on each weeks racing results.

EASTERN STATES
REPRISAL AND EUROPA POINT are also starting their campaigns and Peter is hopeful of good results from them.

SYDNEY -
GOOD STOCK - Marooned Again is the Grandmother to Little Surfer Girl who won a top race on Saturday at Randwick. As they say - "Its all in the breeding".

AMELIA PARK
Lou Luciani spent a couple of days here on the weekend. He enjoys getting away to Amelia Park when he can and was very happy with all the horses in their various stages of work and the staffs handling.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEGAN
It is a busy month for birthdays and we all send Happy Birthday Wishes to Tegan for the 26th. I believe she caught the most fish on her weekend at Walpole, so well done and I am free for a fish dinner any night.

GONE AGAIN
Peter returned home on Thursday and spent a couple of days working on the farm. He flew out to China on Monday for approximately 2 weeks and then HOME to stay for (????), we will see. We also send our best to Annies Mum who has returned to China for a month or so to visit family and friends. It is now up to Annie to look after the chooks and vegetable garden so I will be keeping an eye out so when she is at work I can sneak up there with my basket.

HAIL
We were lucky enough to enjoy a beautiful weekend but we have just had a large downpour and hail so back into the woollies for a little longer.

Enjoy your week and Peter will send his report from China for next weeks update.


regards

Shelley


Monday, September 21, 2009

SYDNEY PREMIERE

Welcome all, hope you enjoyed your week, don't you find the weeks are just flying by!

SYDNEY
FILM PREMIERE OF MAO'S LAST DANCER
Peter was honoured by being invited by Li Cunxin (The Author) to last nights Premiere. Peter commented that the Film is sensational, both teary at times as well as being humorous. I'm sure most people have read this Book and Peter Highly Recommends a viewing. Peter and Annie enjoyed catching up again with Li and meeting his Mother who has just arrived from China for this special event. The Film will be released on 1st October. I for one will be looking forward to its release, I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
Li told Peter that he will again be visiting Amelia Park next year, on his last visit Peter had a cocktail party for him and we were privileged to meet and talk with him, his wife and children. A very interesting man to talk to and listen to his background so we will be looking forward to that visit.

Coolmoore
Peter will now travel to Coolmoore with Brian Bradley for a few days for an inspection of the Mares and new Foals and catching up on all the Breeding News. Peter said that Fastnet Rock is doing all the right things here.

REPRISAL - SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Reprisal is going through its paces with warm ups in anticipation for future races.

CASTLE BLITZ
Peter reported that unfortunately Castle Blitz looks to be finished and will keep us updated on its future on his return.

BIRTHDAY WISHES - ANNIE 22/9/09
We all send Happy Birthday Greetings to Annie who returns today from Sydney.

HOME & AWAY
Peter will return on Thursday, then repack to fly out to China on Monday for approximately 10-12 days. I told Peter he will forget what Amelia Park looks like with all these trips he is on all the time but he assured me after China he will be staying put for quite a while.

WEATHER CHANGING (APPARENTLY)
It looks like we might all be enjoying some fine weather for this coming Long Weekend which will be gladly received.

I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY!!!



regards

Shelley


Monday, September 14, 2009

ARRIVED AND DEPARTED

Hi everyone and welcome to this weeks news and happenings.

Peter has arrived home from Kuala Lumpur and I have had to tie him down for the latest news as he departs again tonight for Bali for a few days, back and then off to Sydney. I'm glad I don't pack and unpack his suitcases.

THIS WEEK
Saturday Racing - Bells Away will give its all.

QUIET TIMES ARE A CHANGING
I think we have all had enough including the horses so they are gearing up for a return to racing in the next couple of weeks. We will see at the track, to name a few, AMELIAS LAD, LADY XAAR, DIVINE ANNA and ALMOHAD so I will keep your informed of the dates and with the weather turning (apparently) more people will be out and about at the race track.

OAKLAND PARK STUD
We welcome another baby FILLY from Steamy Affair. It is a wonderful sight to see the babies take hold of their new life.

RETIRED
PRINCESS AMELIA has retired and been sent to Lindsay Park Stud in South Australia to be mated with Barely a Moment. We wish the Princess happy times ahead at the Stud.

AMELIA PARK
All the horses are in their element with the beautiful green pastures, I believe you can actually see them flourishing.
It is with sadness we farewell Thresia who returned with Peter to Bali. Her month here has really flown by and we will miss her antics.
THE CELLAR had a late night on Saturday where Peter entertained a friend from London and they overdid the tastings, needless to say a very quiet Sunday was had.

Enjoy your week everyone and look forward to sharing news with you next week.

regards
Shelley

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

LOST COMMUNICATION

Hi to all, hope your keeping rugged up during this cold wet spell as we are endeavouring to do at Amelia Park.

As you know Peter is in Kuala Lumpur at the moment and unfortunately he is out of contact range so I will give you a short news update and when Peter returns he will inform us of the latest happenings.

BELMONT SATURDAY 5TH
BELLS AWAY - 3RD
Another good run, just missing the post. Keep up the good work Simon.

MORE BABIES ARRIVE
LINDSAY PARK, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
A Colt to Amelias Secret/Dillon Thomas

OAKLAND PARK, JINDONG
A Filly to Yoedeller/Holy Roman Emperor

The Staff visited the foal at Oakland Park which is located just down the road from Amelia Park and the girls said she is a beauty (in looks and we hope in her future racing career).

AMELIA PARK
It is very exciting for our Stable Hand Abbas who will be returning to India this weekend for a well earned 2 week vacation. His family are busy preparing for his return trip and I think a few late nights with story telling and photos will be had. We all wish Abbas a safe and enjoyable holiday and told him not to worry as we will save up as many jobs as we can for his return.

The best part about driving back to Amelia Park is watching the horses run along the fence line to greet you. What an exhilarating experience. I'm just about to go home and enjoy.

Have a great week and look forward to posting Peters report on his return.


Regards

Shelley

Sunday, August 30, 2009

A GREAT WEEK

Hello to everyone and welcome to this weeks news update.

NORTHAM 27/8
CASTLE BLITZ - 1ST
Well done Lou, it was a good win which we were hoping for and didn't disappoint. Keep it up Blitzy.
BELLS AWAY - 2ND
Close this week, ran a good race and looking forward to improving from 2nd to 1st.

BELMONT 29/8
DESROID Disappointing for the Owners, looks like a better Country runner at this stage.

THIS WEEK
PRINCESS AMELIA
Should have a run on Wednesday.

COMING UP IN ANOTHER 2-3 WEEKS
Quite a few of Peters horses will be ready and eager to go for the Spring Campaign so will be reporting shortly on the campaigns. Peter said the feed is superb for the horses this year, the best for quite a few years so that's got to be a big plus.

STAFF RACE DAY BELMONT
WHAT A GREAT DAY WAS HAD BY ALL
Peter as usual was the perfect host and we all thoroughly enjoyed his generosity. Peter commented that it is great to see everyone out of their work gear and dressed up, especially the ladies. I thought the men also came up a treat. The staff asked if I could send a big thank you to Peter - 'THANK YOU PETER'.
We were all booked in to the Duxton so after the Races we headed back to the bar and continued on, some of the crew then headed on again to the Irish Bar for dancing well into the night . It was a very quiet event at Breakfast for some, some didn't make it, and a long trip home to Amelia Park.

BACK TO BELMONT - SATURDAY 5TH
Peter will redo this all again this week. His Management will also be booked into the Duxton and together with 60 valued Customers he will treat them to a wonderful appreciation day at the Races which most people never get to experience. We are all the lucky ones.

KUALA LUMPUR - SUNDAY
I have reminded Peter it will have to be an early night Saturday as he flies out Sunday morning. It will be interesting to hear if he remembers the reminder!!!

SNEAK PREVIEW
A Container full of furniture arrived at Amelia Park on Friday. Peter cracked the lid on Sunday and I did sneak a look at its contents. There is a beautiful assortment of furniture for the Day Spa including massage tables, day beds, antique chairs - oops - not telling any more. You will have to wait for the Day Spa to be completed to see the end product. I think all will appreciate Peters selections.

BACK TO WORK
Yes its all over and we all fronted up today, really enthusiastic after such a great weekend!!! The horses and all the animals were pleased to see us home to return to tending to all their needs.

Have a great week and Peter will send his report from KL next week.


regards

Shelley

Monday, August 24, 2009

FIRST

Welcome all, hope it was a good week for everyone far and wide.

DESTROID - FIRST
CONGRATULATIONS to the West Coast Eagles Boys on a great win at Northam. Peter was delighted and celebrated with Rob Wiley with a few beers.

THIS WEEK - NORTHAM
CASTLE BLITZ - Lou has reported that this race should suit and is hoping for a good result.
Come on Blitzy.
BELLS AWAY - After 2nd last week, Simon Miller is confident with this distance and looking forward to another top spot.

Still quiet on the track with all the horses either coming in for Training or already going through their preparations for the coming campaigns. We are looking forward to the next couple of months to see some action.

ANOTHER BABY ARRIVES

COOLMORE - BORN 20TH AUGUST 2009 - A COLT - SECRET VAULT (TRIFECTA WINNER) / ORATORIO (IRE)
Out of WINNING STOCK, another one to watch mature and be a WINNER.


With all the new babies we will begin our guessing game of which one will be a CHAMPION,OR ALL - IF ONLY.

STAFF DAY AT THE RACES
Peter is kindly treating all the staff to a day at the Races this Saturday, so all tools down and party time to follow at the Duxton where Peter has us booked into. The good clothes will come out for an airing. We all look forward to seeing Wanga after hopefully his last operation, he has certainly been through the wars this year. We hope you recover quickly Wanga and Peter wanted to know why they didn't fix some of the brain cells while he was under!!!!!!

AMELIA PARK
MOVING DAY
Annie and family have now settled comfortably into their new home, it was all go on the weekend with not only unpacking but also introducing Daisy the guinea pig to her new surroundings.
Annie's Mum can't wait to start planting all the wonderful array of vegetables in the designer style garden, that will supply the farm. We cant wait either!!
I think we will soon see a worn cattle track between the homes, just as well the track is well lit up for Peter.


Enjoy your week everyone, might see you at the Races.


regards
Shelley

Monday, August 17, 2009

NEW BABY FILLY

Greetings everyone and welcome to Amelia Park News.

LAST WEEKS PERFORMANCE

BELMONT 12/8
PRINCESS AMELIA - 8TH
She ran a good race but got blocked in so an unfortunate result.

NORTHAM 13/8
DESTROID 3RD
Was the favourite so disappointing to come 3rd.
CASTLE BLITZ 9TH
Not good enough in this race. Probably give 1 more run before making a decision on future.
BELLS AWAY 2ND
Very pleased with Bells run under Simon Millers preparation.

BELMONT 15/8
BLACK HABIT 6TH
Ran a tired race, coming home to Amelia Park for R & R and then prepare for next campaign.

THIS WEEK
DESTROID
Will be running in a 1300m race which should suit this horse.

UPDATE
AMELIAS DANCER -
Ran 4th in a Trial, still a while away yet but still growing and showing to be a big strong horse so will be looking forward to Amelias future racing.
REPRISAL & EUROPA POINT - EASTERN STATES
Currently in training and should be back on the track shortly, will keep you informed.
GAI WATERHOUSE
Has one of Peters fillys in work and should be ready in approximately 8 weeks, will also keep updating.

LADY SHERIFA - HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR - NEW BAY FILLY
Peter is thrilled that his FIRST FOAL was born on 15th August at Coolmore. She has come out of excellent top stock so it will be exciting to see this horse mature. Peter believes Holy Roman Emperor will certainly make his mark.
THE FIRST OF MANY FOALS TO COME

BACK FROM BALI
Peter has returned from a very relaxing stay and keeps commenting on the beautiful weather he has just left, but does admit how he enjoys coming home and seeing the lush green paddocks and the horses thriving. He enjoyed catching up with friends and spending time with family members under the magnificent Sunsets at Tanah Lot. Welcome to Thresia who has come back with Peter for a short stay at Amelia Park.

AMELIA PARK
Peter returned to a fantastic landscaping job and finishing touches done to the new home, under the guidance of Brett. Annie and family will be moving in this week and we hope they enjoy their new abode. The chickens will arrive shortly and the egg count competition will begin.

DAY SPA
Is progressing well and should be completed within 4 - 6 weeks just in time for Spring. We will be queueing up at the door.

FLORA & FAUNA
The leaves on our deciduous trees are starting to appear already in the anticipation of Spring sunshine but we hope we still have a few weeks of precipitation.
Our five new fowl have starting laying regularly, what a wonderful feeling to have released these day old chicks under a broody hen and now observe their beautiful foliage and their ability to pay their way on the farm.

Many thanks to Mason for his constant vigilance of fallen branches to keep our paddocks clean and safe for our livestock.

Look forward to reporting next week happenings to you all.


regards
Shelley