The Late Mail... 


Around the Traps... Tatum and Polly reunited again...  Last week, Racing Victoria put together a feature article on our retired racehorse Till It's Over, or Polly, as was her stable name and how she is now referred to. RTD acquired Polly as a weanling and raced her for 2 years on the track. She won 3 races and earned over $85,000 in prizemoney, however we never saw the best of the big mare. During her time with trainer Paul Preusker, Tatum Bull was apprenticed to Paul and fell in love with Polly. Tatum was there to see her first win on debut at Donald and the rest they say is history.  While Tatum went on to progress her career, she would check in regularly with the RTD to see how Polly was going, particularly when Polly's career slowed due to injury. When the decision needed to be made to retire her, the RTD team were quick to contact the owners offering one solution only and that was to see if Tatum wanted to take Polly. The answer was an overwhelming yes from all owners and the phone call to Tatum was one of the best phone calls Steve has ever made.

Below - Check out the amazing story below of Till IT's Over a race mare we have had since a weanling and now in the forever care of jockeys, Tatum Bull and partner Daniel Stackhouse. 

Almanzor Filly by sire of the moment from NZ's best farm Cambridge Stud

By sire of the moment from NZ's best farm Cambridge Stud

We love buying from the best studs as you have confidence knowing that their yearlings have been given the best opportunity. This filly is the perfect example of that, by world class sire Almanzor, and by a striking mare by Zoustar, and the result is a beautiful filly bought at New Zealand sales earlier this year.

We couldn’t believe it when the gavel went down and we picked up this gorgeous Almanzor filly from the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka yearling sale. Purchased from the famous Cambridge Stud in New Zealand, this filly is by Terrelune who was unraced but is a half-sister to 2YO champion NZ sprinter Marky Mark and is by super sire Zoustar.

This filly has beautiful balance as you can see from the video below and has a lovely fluid action. She will be trained by Anthony and Sam Freedman at their Mornington stables and this filly won’t take too long to get going as she has certainly thrown to her dam’s side and looks quite precocious.

With only 40% remaining our filly has remained in New Zealand and we will be looking to bring her back in the spring. Anthony and Sam can't wait to get this filly into the stable so get in touch today to reserve your share.

Share price $5,370 for 5%

RTD Open Day @ 
Anthony and Sam Freedman Stables

We have locked in a date for the 2023 Open day with Anthony & Sam Freedman. The plan of attack is to have a meet and greet with the Freedman Racing team with coffee and morning tea, followed by a tour of the stables. We will also show off some of our youngsters that are hitting the track soon and a couple of our yearlings for 2023. All that followed by a day at Flemington races for everyone to enjoy as they wish. Bring your friends and family along and enjoy the open day and take off, or come to both and have a great day out with the RTD Team! 

When: Saturday 3 June 2023 
Time: 9.30am start and race day to follow 
Where: Anthony and Sam Freedman Racing Stables, 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Racecourse 
Whats On: Meet the Freedman's, stable tour, yearling parade & day at the Flemington races
RSVP:   Monday 29 May 2023 email rob@rollthedice.com.au 0448 462 824 or steve@rollthedice.com.au 0419 508 533. 


Last Weeks Runners

Only the three runners across the country last week, with little niggles to Snippety Bobbins, and a change in direction for Mortar who has been saved for this week. Check out the results from last week's runners below.  

This Week's Runners! 

Up to 3 runners this week all across the country. Good luck to all our owners! 


Two runners at Warracknabeal on Saturday, firstly we have Snippety Bobbins going around in the 1800m maiden. He has drawn terribly in barrier 13, but has the services of Jack Hill in the saddle. It's an on speed runners track and he will need to be tactical to find a spot, but he is fit and well and the distance won't worry him so have an each way play and let's hope he gets some luck at the right time.

Our second runner at Warracknabeal on Saturday is Mortar going around in a BM58 over 1600m. He has had some niggles but trainer, Henry Dwyer is happy with the son of Tarzino and we are hoping for him to be doing his best work late. He is a horse that will benefit from this run and he will be ready to fire second and third up over 2000m and beyond.

Next Wednesday Snow Boum has been nominated for a Class 1 at Doomben over 1200m. We have given her a freshen up after her below par run last time out. She has had a trial between runs where we allowed her to settle off the pace and teach her to relax. She did that well and we are hoping that she will improve with that racing style next week.

The Weekly Wrap... 

Steve did The Weekly Wrap from Stonehouse thoroughbreds  this week where our broodmares and foals live. He discusses the runners from last week, the triallers from earlier in the week, and our upcoming runners this week.

Upcoming Runners... 

Bear's Best Bets for the Weekend!

What a week to have system issues with the newsletter platform! Rob sent his tips through but during the editing stage of the newsletter they weren't saved and he had a fill up...with Dunkel saluting as his best each way of the day $12 if you don't mind. 

Sincere apologies to all of our subscribers who follow the big fella religiously.. Let's take a look at what his best bets for the weekend are below. 

Good punting to you all... 

Best of the day - Morphettville - Race 5 - Number 9 - Foxy Frida - I am with Andrew Noblet's mare Foxy Frida.  The 5YO mare is a model of consistency. Last start ran 2nd to Caste in a Gr2 race at the same track. Note the big margin to third (4+ lengths) . Always a good sign when finding winners.  Billy Egan has been on fire since returning to the saddle from injury and last week won his first Gr1 winner on Dunkel in the SA Derby.  Best Bet of the day $1.85.

Best each way of the day - Morphettville - Race 8 - Number 4 - Kallos - This horse burst onto the scene as a 3YO winning the Gr2 Danehill at HQ stakes as a colt.  The Blue Army made the difficult decision to give Kallos the ultimate gear change & geld. Last prep ran 2nd to Asfoora in a Gr2 race & this preparation is 3 from 3 & heading for a picket fence. Barrier 4 & Benny Melham - he is flying under the radar & has a good chance to win his first Gr1! Each way all day @  $7.50 & $2.60

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