The Opener

Only days away, the TGS carnival opens for 2008...

At the initial weigh in, 23 runners were declared for the season, as can be viewed on Bangles Bookmakers Ltd.

http://tuckers.fr33webhost.com/TGS_odds08.doc

Bookmaker Chris Hepburn, is open for trade and confirmation of bets can be placed through mail, phone or in person. An impressive Horsburgh Snr victory could see odds of 33/1 slashed, so now's the time. An inside peak at the other rider from the Horsburgh stud, Jnr, swung into some ominous form midweek, with Daft also reported to be swinging loose down the range.

With the going likely to be soft and some of the big hitters planning their scheldules to tailor into peaking at the right time a lower than expected but definite 9 have confirmed their running with a trio undecided.

Pre-tour favorite, Daft, 2006 and 2007 Tour Champions Horsburgh Jnr and Tuckwell Jnr are amongst the starters with self declared 2008 Champion elect Horsburgh Snr... Radford, Hepburn, Hoenigmann, Dean and Hefter. Jenkinson, Baker Snr and Dann may feature.