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Mister10
19 Jan 13 13:02
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Gentlemen - can any of you advise difficulties of getting a cab from Melton back to Caroline Springs. And for that matter from Hotel at Caroline Springs to Melton?
Any hints or advice appreciated. Cheers.
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Report gardenstar January 19, 2013 1:24 PM GMT
Cabbies to scared to go to Melton...Hitch Hike
Report gardenstar January 19, 2013 1:24 PM GMT
Too
Report gardenstar January 19, 2013 1:24 PM GMT
Too
Report gardenstar January 19, 2013 1:26 PM GMT
Better still stay home ...they don't encourage people to go
Report elsu. January 20, 2013 4:50 AM GMT
the best go would be get on the google hire a car from AVIS small car $60
FROM caroline springs pick up 11 am return next day 11 am .
TAXIS  are always late in c springs/melton areas and are un reliable...
our forum friend LLYODY LIVES IN MELTON  booked a taxi for melton victoria cup night still waiting after the first race was run
hiring a car would be similar price from CAROLINE SPRINGS  as for taxi price....have a tip for you on hunter cup night  YANKEE ROCKSTAR in 2yo
good luck what ever you do
ps yu may get a car CHEAPER  in caroline springs

















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Report Aussie Driver January 20, 2013 6:33 AM GMT
Good luck today Elsu ............ the Central Vic Pacing Championship was where Bitobliss first made his name, hopefully yours can do the same
Report thehawk January 20, 2013 8:59 AM GMT
go to charlton, trucks just crash into fences, whilst your 500k colt is warming up.

$30k race and the the water truck driver crashes.

only at the trotts   DISGRACEFUL
Report Village Kid January 20, 2013 9:17 AM GMT
at least THE HAYNE TRAIN didn't derail
Report Yankee Uniform January 20, 2013 9:19 AM GMT
Restrepo.....WOW.

Great win and well done to Elsu.
Report Village Kid January 20, 2013 9:20 AM GMT
1:56:9 for a stand, you're kidding.....wtf did he run his half in???? SENSATIONAL!
Report thehawk January 20, 2013 9:20 AM GMT
wow
Report Village Kid January 20, 2013 9:22 AM GMT
500K? ya dreaming......$1mil +
Report Yankee Uniform January 20, 2013 9:24 AM GMT
If the last half was 57.1, what did Restrepo run?

Still cant believe what I have just seen.

WOW
Report thehawk January 20, 2013 9:30 AM GMT
2 mill village and i aint selling my share for 1 cent less.

bring on smolda n fly like an eagle
Report Aussie Driver January 20, 2013 9:30 AM GMT
No knock on him at all - but don't be seduced by Charlton times. Ordinary horses run fast times there.

That said, winner is developing into a very serious horse. Well done guys

Smolda vs Restrepo would be tasty right now
Report thehawk January 20, 2013 10:03 AM GMT
well lets see smolda come over here now.

a lot of kiwi talk on how good he is, well we will know in 6 weeks time wont we ????
Report gardenstar January 20, 2013 10:06 AM GMT
How could a protest that should have been upheld in 10 seconds take 20 minutes??
Report thehawk January 20, 2013 10:08 AM GMT
people justifying their positions.
Report Lloydy Trots Man January 20, 2013 2:10 PM GMT
Very Inpressive today restrepo and still learning.
Riverlea Jack is back but with Manners.

Mister 10 Taxi should be about $40 one way.
You wont have trouble getting home and no need to Pre Book as you might party on and stay till late.
Taxi number is 1800 246806 (local in Melton)as soon as you say it a Out of Towner they are there in a Flash
Think its 13CABS from Caroline Springs.

Best Bet for Hunter Cup whatever Crackers Lays.

But Every year i have never lost the Punters Club. Tote Puts in 5k they always seem to Double it Vic cup its was $87 to $20
I buy $200 worth everytime.
I have a mate who will only go when they run Punters Clup.
Doesnt even know a horses name.
Just lines up to collect
Report elsu. January 20, 2013 2:40 PM GMT
thanking everyone for there support AUSSIE DRIVER /VILLILAGE KID/ YANKEE UNIFORM a real thrill today didnt bet in race but when they go like that its like backing a WINNER
and great training effort  by EMMA /CLAYTON had him cherry ripe on day
masterly drive by group 1..
Report Mister10 January 21, 2013 1:59 AM GMT
Thank you Elsu and Lloyd for your advice. Appreciated.
Report farbs January 21, 2013 4:28 AM GMT
13 RESTREPO 1 20m 12:84 28:12 29:28 29:00 26:84 28:16 02:34:24 01:53:28 00:55:00
6 WHATA AVENUE 2 FT 10:28 28:96 29:60 29:80 27:52 28:28 02:34:44 01:55:20 00:55:80
7 DAYLIGHT DAN 3 FT 09:52 27:72 30:00 29:80 28:16 29:64 02:34:84 01:57:60 00:57:80
2 STEAM WASHED NZ 4 FT 12:08 27:80 29:64 29:80 27:56 28:20 02:35:08 01:55:20 00:55:76
12 CHARLIE MACHSHEEN 5 20m 13:28 28:40 29:24 28:12 27:48 28:56 02:35:08 01:53:40 00:56:04
1 FRANCO JACKSON NZ 6 FT 10:24 28:56 29:80 29:76 28:16 28:56 02:35:08 01:56:28 00:56:72
10 MY TEMUDJIN NZ 7 FT 11:92 28:28 29:64 29:80 27:20 28:28 02:35:12 01:54:92 00:55:48
11 TRUE HAPPINESS 8 10m 12:72 27:80 28:88 29:68 27:96 28:08 02:35:12 01:54:60 00:56:04
8 JUST LIVE LIFE 9 FT 11:40 28:16 29:60 29:80 27:80 28:44 02:35:20 01:55:64 00:56:24
5 BUBBLE ART 10 FT 10:00 29:20 29:72 29:80 28:24 30:08 02:37:04 01:57:84 00:58:32
4 ON THE LEASH 11 FT 13:28 30:08 29:80 35:00 35:00 35:00 02:58:16 02:14:80 01:10:00
3 BALLOCHBUIE NZ 12 FT 13:28 35:00 35:00 35:00 35:00 35:00 03:08:28 02:20:00 01:10:00
Report megsy January 22, 2013 11:46 PM GMT
mister10...have you considered booking accommodation at tabcorp park?

also, google melton/bacchus marsh taxis, you will find they are very reliable.

or get the courtesy bus at tabcorp park to the main taxi rank, corner of high and palermerston st.
Report gunyah January 22, 2013 11:51 PM GMT
farbs
i think you know someone at hrv
Report Mister10 January 23, 2013 5:22 AM GMT
Megsy - No room at Tabcorp Park Hotel, but thanks for the advice. Most helpful.
Report Mister10 January 23, 2013 5:35 AM GMT
PS - if any of you are at the Hunter Cup night and happen to see a not so young chap, with a Betfair Black Polo shirt on,
come and say g'day - I might even buy you a beer!Happy
Report elsu. January 23, 2013 5:47 AM GMT
llyody  will be there he is the future MAYOR  canditate for MELTON..
THE NEXT DAY IS YEARLING SALES AT OAKLANDS JUNCTION the pisse up  at the bar is huge you cant miss it most hang out from ther all day
worth going for a look LLYODY  may have  a small shares available in hes flexi group..i have picked out 4 depending on price will buy 2 for our syndicateCoolCoolCoolConfusedConfused
Report Joel January 23, 2013 6:11 AM GMT
You could possibly steal a car from the carpark and drive to Caroline Springs in a drunken state. You would nearly be considered a local then
Report elsu. January 23, 2013 9:23 AM GMT
see that RACE WRECKER ruined race 3 at ararat  the trot
Report juzzybee. January 23, 2013 10:54 AM GMT
how did he ruin the race? he led and walked them?

he didnt make sugars and k manning drop on to the pegs to follow him. they made their own pitiful decisions.

he didnt make loveyougoodboy gallop three times. he didnt make wickedsubwoofa gallop.

not sure how he ruined the race
Report Lloydy Trots Man January 23, 2013 1:48 PM GMT
Mister 10
If im free ill pick u up and drive u to track then head home.
I think im working till 3 so it would be on my way home.
Ill give u more info
great pub in Caroline springs on the water.
Punt all day there for gallops then off to the trots, make sure you eat before you go.
Food at Melton is Terrible.
Its only good Trial night when the Rotary Club sell Hamburgers and Sausages in bread.
Report Mister10 January 25, 2013 2:52 AM GMT
We might not get to Hotel in Caroline Springs til around 4pm
so I don't want to put you out.
Very generous of you to offer though. Thank you.
Report elsu. February 6, 2013 10:44 PM GMT
MISTER 10
HOW DI YOUR TRIP TO MELTON GO
Report elsu. February 6, 2013 10:45 PM GMT
hope yu got the cab fare backing YANKEE ROCKSTAR
ExcitedHappyCoolCool
Report Mister10 February 6, 2013 11:31 PM GMT
Hadn't been to the Melb trots in 20 years Elsu. Highlight was the short dressed lovelies handing out the racebooks at the entrance. Worth the entrance price alone Wink. Was shocked to find only three bookies in the 'ring' plus two outside. Nice set up - track facilities etc - but why did they set up shop (and hock themselves no doubt) way out there? Not sure of the politics behind the decision, but wouldn't have Cranbourne be the obvious place to go (I presume they were forced out of the Valley?) I don't know what went on there but would be interested in some opinions.
Report Lloydy Trots Man February 7, 2013 11:32 AM GMT
Mister 10,
Im Confused a bit as well and i live in Melton.
Its in the right area as Most trainers live around the area and easy to get to. Close to Airport

What i cant understand is Friday night racing.
If you come from City its a Nightmare and you dont get there till 7pm if you finish work at 5pm and its allready up to R5
They set the Joint up worng from the start then realised and built another area to watch the horses parade.
Grandstand is a Joke
Spent a stack at Cranbourne after they built Melton on a Training Centre. They have heaps of land and a Middle part of the track that is unused. Cranbourne is furthur than Melton and is more of a step backwoods
Should of set up Training Complex at Melton.
Staff work at a Rented Building in Moonee Ponds, Costs a fortune a year to rent, they have a headquaters at Melton Empty every day of the week. Why not work out of it and safe a fortune.
Food is terrible and overpriced.
If you go to the Local Pub Macs Meals are spot on and half the price, its full every night. Trots is empty every night and restaurant is lucky to serve a meal except race night.

If i was Running Melton Harness Complex it would be making a Fortune but they pay Peanuts.
I could Cut so many Costs but make more by looking outside the Circle for other areas of Revenue

Lloydy
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