Supido returns in style, Shiraz’s bite is worse than its nay?
HIGH level racing returned in style over the weekend, and a pair of popular runners dominated the social media realm in the form of Supido and Shiraz.
While both had very different performances on the Caulfield and Rosehill Gardens tracks respectively, the pair had one peculiar similarity that is seldom seen on a racecourse.
Let’s take a look at Twitter’s response to what transpired.
Supido turns heads in blistering Caulfield run
Returning superstar Supido was a lot of punter’s standouts in the Caulfield quaddie on Saturday and the five-year-old did not dissapoint.
The Mick Kent-runner took out the Group Three John Monash Stakes, and Twitter is now predicting big things for the star sprinter.
Even the horse itself has its own Twitter account, and its fair to say the lightly-raced gun was happy.
Thanks for the cheers guys! Happy to report I pulled up fantastic this morning…looking forward to a fun cupla months! #supido pic.twitter.com/1y72hYrHMH
— Supido (@Supidoform) July 15, 2017
It was Supido’s breakthrough group victory after several attempts, and one punter believes he found the reason behind the stellar win.
Why haven't more cottoned onto how well Nolen is riding again? Typically never panicked in traffic on Supido #backintown pic.twitter.com/70ogCTOz4E
— ralph horowitz (@rtralphy) July 15, 2017
It was universally-praised as one of the wins of the day, but not everyone was impressed.
One punter believes Supido will have difficulties progressing past the group three.
That looks his level Supido. Wouldn't want to be near him in better races
— Adam Page (@AdamPage1991) July 15, 2017
The horse was first up and still torched the field, so we are not so sure that improvement is beyond the five-year-old.
One thing we are certain of however is the gracefulness of a slow motion Supido finish at the beautiful Caulfield track.
Supido in Race 7 @Caulfield looked very good Found some trouble in running and let down when required @TheProfitsComAu @BenAsgariRacing pic.twitter.com/vDXH8HJAZ7
— CJH Form Analysis (@cjhazelman) July 15, 2017
Let’s hope this becomes the launching pad for the popular horse, but we’re not 100 percent sure the horse was in the right frame of mind post-race.
Supido appeared in a playful, almost menacing mood following the huge win.
Luke Nolen chats to @HylandSamuel after guiding Supido to a nice victory pic.twitter.com/EvVQ6BMjqd
— Racing.com (@Racing) July 15, 2017
Which leads us to.
Shiraz did what?
Here is something you do not see very often on the racetrack.
In a professional environment – especially at group level – racehorses are among the best behaved animals, but someone forgot to tell 2015 Conchord Stakes winner Shiraz about proper racecourse etiquette.
Check out Shiraz biting Burning Passion in the concluding stages of Winter Stakes at Rosehill pic.twitter.com/ERQqWZW5Rn
— brad davidson (@braddavo) July 15, 2017
The reaction from Twitter was swift and unrelenting.
One Twitterite, jokingly we suspect, suggested it may have been a pre-planned move.
Tactics !!!
— Cindy Headon (@CindyHeadon) July 15, 2017
We are not so sure on that one, but one fellow social media commentator believes there could be a set of parameters around Shiraz’s questionable raceday move.
He's allowed to bite 6 times before the 100 and chew their arse off after that.
— prawn machine (@prawnmachine) July 15, 2017
We’ll have to check the Racing Victoria guidelines, but we are pretty certain there are no rules pertaining to allowing horses to bite in the run – but hey, we haven’t looked into it.
While others argued the legality of the move, the rest of the Twittersphere related the horse’s name back to their own alcohol consumption exploits.
I've bitten into a few Shiraz
— Dave Bolton (@bigboltz) July 15, 2017
While another Twitter user said he may need to take a leaf out of the Apollo Stakes runner’s book when he wants to head down to the local.
Like me trying to get past the mrs, to get to the pub!!!
— Adam Upton (@thebugle79) July 15, 2017
We do not recommend biting your partner, but when it comes to a quiet drink and a cheeky punt – you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do.