The Obfuscation Stakes.
For the true aficionado of the sport, The Obfuscation Stakes Airport Section (TOSAS) is the premier, gala event of the season. Every stable in the land has at least one team entered, some of the more affluent stables can afford to enter more. The rules are simple enough, picking a winner is an extremely dangerous wager to make. The reason for this is the ruck on the finish line, that the judges struggle to find a clear, outright winner. The fault of course lays hidden within the rules; the purpose is to finish but not be first over line – hence the ruck; everyone trying to push another entry into the lime light; the art is to be there, but not be the one named. To cross the line first means the end of a racing career. Pushing and shoving other runners over the finish line just ahead of you is the reason for many, gruelling practice sessions.
There are four major events; the first, traditionally being the Airport Cup, which attracts the widest field. From the owners, operators, airlines, retail outlets, passengers, staff, fuel companies, security outfits etc. Then there are the government sponsored entries; always a threat in a wide field. The experienced punter will always pay careful attention to the ‘official’ entries, they have, statistically, won every event since the race was first run. Which entry will be shoved over the line first is a difficult call; but to work out who shoved whom is the challenge – and, by the by – where the big odds are to be had.
For the form conscious among you; the tote board is showing the top six ‘official’ entries for your ante post consideration. All past masters of showing for a place, just behind the winner.
Top weight – Just DoIT – Horse (17h) by Deceptions Delight out of Pink Bat; a very clever animal, considered by many to be the master of the ‘herding technique which keeps the intended victim against the rails, offering a protected pathway to the finish; then just slipping in behand to deliver the final nudge. Many have fallen for this ruse, to their cost. The ministers entry the traditional target.
Second favourite – Pig in Clover – Gelding (15h) by Donuttin out of Image Maker; started out as a show pony winning many a gymkhana and pony club event. The owner had ambitions to enter the big stake races and some small success, early and clever selection of events took the animal out of it’s class. Many believe its outclassed by the top TOS entries and a likely target for Just DoIT.
Equal favourite – Wingnut – Gelding (16h) by Just DoIT out of Loaded Dice; this is a team player, likely to ‘assist’ in any behind the referee ‘shepherding’ move initiated by Just DoIT. The strategy developed during training sessions against the Senate team is subtle, smooth and deceptive to any runner without one eye over the shoulder; a master of the rear end shunt.
At a good return – Village Idiot – Gelding (15h) by Under the Bus out of Easy Led. A top pick for first across the line punters. Erratic running and confused tactics often make this entry the target of choice for the wily. Easy to spot in a melee, the prancing, running on the spot delaying tactic more often than not ends in a rear end collision.
At even money – Chameleon – Filly (15h) by Voodoo Magic out of Travesty. Safety first for the Filly, the connections very well aware of the fragile nature of past campaign runs and the dangers of running a light weight in a heavy horse race. Stealth and deception have so far kept this entry out of the front line action; that and the use of various performance modifiers to enhance courage and a willingness to join in a scrum. A third or even fourth place will keep the filly ‘in the game’ but out of the spotlight.
For the more daring, we offer good, but short odds on the heavyweight favourite for outright winner – Statesman – Horse (17.5h) by Common Sense out of Decency. Well trained by experts with an amazing ability to read a race, counter the dastardly plots and machinations of the entries which cannot, dare not, be first across the line.
The ducking, weaving, pushing, shoving, cheating and deceiving is always interesting and entertaining; all part of the great game. But sooner or later, one of the entries must be forced across the line and wear the ignominy of owning the Airports Obfuscation Cup.
So Step up here boys and girls – take your pick; pay your money and take your chances.
Toot-toot.
For the true aficionado of the sport, The Obfuscation Stakes Airport Section (TOSAS) is the premier, gala event of the season. Every stable in the land has at least one team entered, some of the more affluent stables can afford to enter more. The rules are simple enough, picking a winner is an extremely dangerous wager to make. The reason for this is the ruck on the finish line, that the judges struggle to find a clear, outright winner. The fault of course lays hidden within the rules; the purpose is to finish but not be first over line – hence the ruck; everyone trying to push another entry into the lime light; the art is to be there, but not be the one named. To cross the line first means the end of a racing career. Pushing and shoving other runners over the finish line just ahead of you is the reason for many, gruelling practice sessions.
There are four major events; the first, traditionally being the Airport Cup, which attracts the widest field. From the owners, operators, airlines, retail outlets, passengers, staff, fuel companies, security outfits etc. Then there are the government sponsored entries; always a threat in a wide field. The experienced punter will always pay careful attention to the ‘official’ entries, they have, statistically, won every event since the race was first run. Which entry will be shoved over the line first is a difficult call; but to work out who shoved whom is the challenge – and, by the by – where the big odds are to be had.
For the form conscious among you; the tote board is showing the top six ‘official’ entries for your ante post consideration. All past masters of showing for a place, just behind the winner.
Top weight – Just DoIT – Horse (17h) by Deceptions Delight out of Pink Bat; a very clever animal, considered by many to be the master of the ‘herding technique which keeps the intended victim against the rails, offering a protected pathway to the finish; then just slipping in behand to deliver the final nudge. Many have fallen for this ruse, to their cost. The ministers entry the traditional target.
Second favourite – Pig in Clover – Gelding (15h) by Donuttin out of Image Maker; started out as a show pony winning many a gymkhana and pony club event. The owner had ambitions to enter the big stake races and some small success, early and clever selection of events took the animal out of it’s class. Many believe its outclassed by the top TOS entries and a likely target for Just DoIT.
Equal favourite – Wingnut – Gelding (16h) by Just DoIT out of Loaded Dice; this is a team player, likely to ‘assist’ in any behind the referee ‘shepherding’ move initiated by Just DoIT. The strategy developed during training sessions against the Senate team is subtle, smooth and deceptive to any runner without one eye over the shoulder; a master of the rear end shunt.
At a good return – Village Idiot – Gelding (15h) by Under the Bus out of Easy Led. A top pick for first across the line punters. Erratic running and confused tactics often make this entry the target of choice for the wily. Easy to spot in a melee, the prancing, running on the spot delaying tactic more often than not ends in a rear end collision.
At even money – Chameleon – Filly (15h) by Voodoo Magic out of Travesty. Safety first for the Filly, the connections very well aware of the fragile nature of past campaign runs and the dangers of running a light weight in a heavy horse race. Stealth and deception have so far kept this entry out of the front line action; that and the use of various performance modifiers to enhance courage and a willingness to join in a scrum. A third or even fourth place will keep the filly ‘in the game’ but out of the spotlight.
For the more daring, we offer good, but short odds on the heavyweight favourite for outright winner – Statesman – Horse (17.5h) by Common Sense out of Decency. Well trained by experts with an amazing ability to read a race, counter the dastardly plots and machinations of the entries which cannot, dare not, be first across the line.
The ducking, weaving, pushing, shoving, cheating and deceiving is always interesting and entertaining; all part of the great game. But sooner or later, one of the entries must be forced across the line and wear the ignominy of owning the Airports Obfuscation Cup.
So Step up here boys and girls – take your pick; pay your money and take your chances.
Toot-toot.