Bale And Fire Set Peter Mosman Semi’s Ablaze

Punters got off to a rough start in the first semi-final of the One Peter Mosman with the honours going to the Graeme Bate prepared Schroder Bale paying $10.20 for the win. Beginning well from box seven the black and white dog took advantage of Black Magic Opal's poor beginning to find the lead in the run to the first turn and from there it was a case of times and margins as the son of and Amity Bale kicked clear to notch up his eighth career victory in a breathtaking 29.61 seconds. Schroder Bale came into the series with fantastic form as a recent finalist in both the Group Two Harrison-Dawson at Park (4th behind Clone Your Own) and the Group Two Warrnambool Cup (6th behind Ronan Izmir). Also sneaking through to next week's final was the Jane Carruther's trained Clockwise who ran a fantastic race from box two to finish just one and a half lengths off the winner.

Race favourite Black Magic Opal was disappointing when finishing down the track in seventh position. The Group Two winner began poorly from box six and did not fire at all missing a place for the first time at start number 21.

The second semi went to another Graeme Bate sprinter with Quiz Bale blitzing her rivals in a red hot 29.87 seconds. The petite black bitch took full advantage of an inside draw as Black Rip caused commotion when crossing from box eight to rail through on the first turn and set up a winning break down the back. Remarkably Quiz Bale is yet another pup by underrated sire Dyna Lachlan who also sired the previous winner Schroder Bale. Quiz Bale is out of the great producer Princess Bale who is the mother of Bagget Bale, Barcia Bale, Desalle Bale and Purcell Bale amongst others with the 28 kilogram pocket rocket certainly proving to be right up there with the best her mum has thrown. Last night's win was the eleventh for Quiz Bale after just 22 starts whilst she has another four placings to her name. Flashing home to get within half a length of the winner was the powerhouse Triggsy who in turn made it two Bate/Carruthers quinella's in a row when qualifying for the final.

The third semi went to Central Coast chaser Johnny Fire who ran the race of his life clocking a scintillating 29.63 seconds for the trip. Beginning in a flawless 5.38 seconds early the son of Knocka Norris and Gunna Oz made his rivals look like fifth graders, stretching out beautifully to claim the event by four and three quarter lengths. Johnny Fire is the only dog his trainer Trevor Hagney has in work at present but based on his performance, the full time electrician may be $75,000 richer this time next Saturday night. The black speedster has faced the starter on 28 occasions saluting 15 times whilst he has accumulated a further eleven placings. Last night's performance was easily his best time over the track and distance where he has now won four races and placed third behind Charmed Assassin in the Group Three in March. Also making it through to the lucrative final was Michael Carter with his charge Shadow Lane navigating his way through the field to cross the line in second position.

The fourth and final semi went to yet another Graeme Bate runner with Xylia Allen blowing spectators and rivals away with a determined performance that is quickly becoming a trademark for the iron bitch. The daughter of Turanza Bale and Tayah Bale is a freak in the kindest of ways, overcoming all kinds of bumps and knocks on the first turn including being turned but managed to find her feet, regain her and mow down her opposition in a brilliant 29.84 seconds. The black speed machine has won fourteen of her 30 starts including the Group One at Sandown Park where she ran down Jason Mackay's airborne Punch One Out to claim the $100,000 winner's purse. With her tendency to dwell and still dominate her races, Xylia Allen is quickly transforming into one of the most exciting youngsters to watch and should put on a scorching demonstration next Saturday night. Gallant in defeat was fellow Victorian Iona Seven for Robert Britton who was just one and a half lengths behind the winner in second position and will also go through to the decider.

The $75,000 to the winner Peter Mosman will be the highlight of a sensational night of racing at Wentworth Park next Saturday. With eight exceptional youngsters engaged it will truly be an enthusiasts dream to see yet another champion emerge from the series and write their name in the record books alongside the greats.

The box draw for the Group 1 Peter Mosman Classic Final is:

2013 Group 1 Peter Mosman Final Box Draw

1. JOHNNY FIRE TREVOR HAGNEY
2. XYLIA ALLEN GRAEME BATE
3. SCHRODER BALE GRAEME BATE
4. TRIGGSY
5. SHADOW LANE MICHAEL CARTER
6. CLOCKWISE JANE CARRUTHERS
7. QUIZ BALE GRAEME BATE
8. IONA SEVEN ROBERT BRITTON
FIRST RESERVE FERLY REIGN ANTHONY
SECOND RESERVE VEYRON BALE ANDREA DAILLY

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