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The perfect preliminary … this hopeful was relaxed and at ease as it headed to the barriers at Burrandowan last year (Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"Gunsynd's<\/a>May 10, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be many seasoned punters at Burrandowan on Saturday doing their best to declutter the bookmakers\u2019 bags, and just as many patrons who will be novices or once-in-a-while racegoers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So this week, I’d like to enhance the experience for the latter category.<\/p>\n

Firstly, do not take notice of anyone else when sorting out your selection.<\/p>\n

Therapists will probably say you will feel better losing on your own merits than losing because you switched away from your own thoughts and followed supposed wisdom.<\/p>\n

The downside to this approach is that the would-be tipping owl may gloat incessantly should their pick prevail.<\/p>\n

The experts are in for challenging time because no acceptor has been to Burrandowan more than once before.<\/p>\n

The maiden horse Ringo\u2019s Magic, a well-named gelding by Drumbeats, is the only horse to be placed at the venue.<\/p>\n

While where a horse has finished at its previous starts is important, the distance it was away from the winner often sheds a good deal of light on the performance.<\/p>\n

The track and standard of the previous race is also a vital consideration. <\/strong><\/p>\n

For example, a horse that ended up midfield at a Brisbane city meeting warrants more consideration than a country winner.<\/p>\n

The form guide, available by clicking on the button on this page<\/b><\/a>, gives the prize money value of the respective race.<\/p>\n

If it is around $15,000 it is above the bush grade, and that horse faces an easier task in rural company.<\/p>\n

The barrier draw is also a strong factor.<\/p>\n

If it is a high number, the contender has many horses inside it at the start and the risk is that it will be trapped wide.<\/p>\n

Another complication is the vast range of places at which the aspirants last raced.<\/p>\n

For Burrandowan, those courses include Charleville, Augathella, Murwillumbah, Caloundra, Bundaberg and Rockhampton.<\/p>\n

If you get a chance, do watch the pre-race parade in the mounting yard and engage in conversation.<\/p>\n

Most old timers love to answer questions posed by newcomers.<\/p>\n

And if you want to sound knowledgeable, you can inform others that the red earmuffs worn by horses to keep them relaxed are taken off at the starting barriers.<\/p>\n

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Lyall Appo was pleased with himself after his 2015 Burrandowan box-seat performance to score on Red Beretta (Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Option To Ignore<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First timers may strike beginner\u2019s luck by simply sticking to omens.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the corresponding fixture in 2015, Arma De Fuego, prepared by Jennifer Williams, and the Mark Goodwin trained Red Beretta both saluted.<\/p>\n

Their names have a link to pistols and shotguns, a connection that tied in well with Burrandowan\u2019s morning clay target shoot.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Red Beretta\u2019s silks will be worn by Jordan\u2019s Swan, Mr Opurrtunist, Olivia\u2019N\u2019Me, a trio that will be saddled up by Goodwin\u2019s daughter Jemimah Forde.<\/p>\n

Williams\u2019s runner is Taminick Gap, a gelding named after a spot in Ned Kelly country near Glenrowan.<\/p>\n

An omen around racing colours prevailed at Nanango on Easter Saturday when the punters cashed in on Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n

Trainer Brian \u201cBunny\u201d Laherty incorporated a large rabbit on his jockey\u2019s jacket design.<\/p>\n

If you feel ducks are lucky, check out what the jockey is wearing on Donald “Duck” Baker’s string.<\/p>\n

Greys are often popular. The colour category will be represented by Your My Boy Blue and The Irons this weekend.<\/p>\n

Back in 1978, a highly serious punter was grumbling over his losses when Grey Affair landed the Brisbane Cup at 40\/1.<\/p>\n

His disposition was not helped when by an elderly lady sitting nearby admitted she only backed the winner because of her hair.<\/p>\n

Sports followers may like to check out the Burrandowan entries Golfing, Kastanos (a Cypriot soccer star) and Golovkin (a Kazakhstani boxer).<\/p>\n

Some may prefer to put their faith into well-named cuddies.<\/p>\n

Examples include the locally trained Danish Diction, a son of Wordsmith and Queen of Denmark, and Aklavik, the bay whose dam is North to Alaska (the word corresponds with a place north east of Anchorage).<\/p>\n

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Burrandowan is partly about style, and partly about securing a good spot on race day (Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Playing Party Punters Pool<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Party Punters Pool is ideal for folk from couples to groups who want a simple, inexpensive interest in all five races.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The routine is that each participant puts a few dollars into the kitty and makes two choices per event.<\/p>\n

Points are awarded on, say, a five, three, two basis for first, second and third.<\/p>\n

The top scorer at day\u2019s end scoops the pool.<\/p>\n

Have fun under the anticipated clear sunny, skies on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that there are neither ATMS nor general mobile phone reception at Burrandowan.<\/p>\n

So you’ll need to bring cash, and either buy a race book at the track or study the form guide to make your selections in advance of making the trip.<\/p>\n