Mick Sharkie
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GM Leneva Park. Thalassophile. Once described as "uber talented and slightly dangerous."
Melbourne
Joined December 2010
Heartbroken to lose this amazing lad yesterday. Lucas Cranach died following a freak accident on the farm. Such a gentle, kind horse, he certainly changed my life & I am forever grateful. A huge thanks to Malcolm Boyd & @LenevaP for all the love & care they gave him in retirement
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Listen I'm all for the All Star Mile as a concept, but surely we are at peak saturation levels for "news" about the race? . There are three G1s tomorrow! Talk about them!. Nearly sick of hearing about the race and it's still three-weeks away - anyone else feeling me?.
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I've seen more worthwhile spats between two dogs fighting over a tennis ball than the ridiculous VIC vs NSW racing back and forth. Spare me the "we're the best" wankery, I just want to enjoy the races, don't care who is putting them on #ijustlikethesport.
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No shame being a racing fan boy/girl today watching quality horses like Masked Crusader, Probabeel, Behemoth, and Ayrton. LOVE THIS SPORT!.
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Well, just watched NRL for the first time. I have missed absolutely nothing over the past 35 years.
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School doing its job. Daughter comes home with "Dad - here's a fact for you, Aspendale is named after the Newmarket Handicap winner Aspen." God bless teachers who punt.
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So very sad to hear of Deane Lester’s passing overnight. The voice of the punt for so many over so many years. An incredible mind for the sport and a great sense of humour, what a journey. Rest In Peace.
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I love my footy club but come on Graphic design department you had one job 🤣 #gokangas @NMFCOfficial
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Seriously - how good is this??!!!. Why can't we do the same in AUS?.
@m_felgate @maggiepayne_ Golden Gate (San Francisco) races today. $1 entry, $1 racebooks, plus this.
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Ciaron Maher thanking his non-existent sisters would have to be my favourite moment of the Spring Carnival so far #classic @cmaherracing.
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“Let’s catch up before Christmas.” . Mate it’s December 16, it wasn’t going to happen in November it sure as hell isn’t going to happen now.
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If someone owns a racehorse they can do whatever the heck they like with it, if that means retiring it after a G1 on debut or five G1s at three so be it! Owners of valuable breeding prospects aren’t suddenly in debt to the sport, can we move on now? #commercialreality.
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Are "gender reveal parties" a bit like tumeric lattes? Just another look at me look at me invention of the hipster demographic? #spareme #justhaveyourkidandmoveon.
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Only watched this 500 times already 😊 my lovely little filly, three days old, the very last by my old mate Lucas Cranach @LenevaP
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Very clever name on one at Warrnambool tomorrow. R1 No. 3 Walk Of Shamus. Shamus Award x But One Regret 🤣.
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Just watched Ride Like A Girl with my three girls for the first time. Hazel & Nell say @mj_payne is “a superstar” lil’ Daisy wants “more more horse girl moobie” now they’re racing each other round the house on “Prince” saying “stuff you boys!” ♥️.
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Futures markets are a joke! Since when did putting up 20+ horses at $26 and 20+ horses at $51, the rest at $101 become acceptable? . I love the challenge of trying to find a long range winner but geez, punters could at least be given a fair crack at a proper market!.
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I reckon the @FlemingtonVRC must get the Melbourne Cup winner to Flemington on Champions day to parade between the majors, hand out posters of the Cup finish signed by jockey and trainer - celebrate the hero!.
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Imagine if they made a racing style #mafs where the experts match random punters in a group quaddie sutuation. sparks will fly when one starts tossing in lucky colours or when old mate puts the wrong numbers on #realityTV.
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Walked into my lounge room and my daughter is playing with a cat. We don’t have a cat. When asked where the random cat came from she said. “It lives up the road. I’ve been sneakily feeding it milk and now it’s in our house. Just pretend like it’s not here.”. Seems about right.
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So stoked my girls spent half the day learning about the history of the Cup at school! Learned about Archer, and Phar Lap and Makybe Diva “But my favourite names were Think Big and The Trump” 😊 #thereshope.
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Can we say that the early announcement of owners back at the races was a "premature a-track-ulation" #hereallweek.
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Any remaining slot holders for The Everest, form an orderly queue for AYSAR!!! YOU BLOODY BEAUTY!!!! @LenevaP.
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If you haven’t stood barefoot on an upward facing piece of Lego in the dark of night then had to suppress your pain in silent agony so as not to wake the little ratbag that left the Lego on the floor in the first place, you haven’t patented.
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As protocol do we need to start acknowledging horse injuries post-race?. "Ladies & gentlemen, unfortunately Manuel has been seriously injured he is being assessed by vets our thoughts are with connections.". Tell the racegoers about it rather than ignore it? #respect @m_felgate.
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Proud Dad ☺️. And Zipping was an absolute gentleman, so cool to give him a pat and a carrot 👍 @LivingLegendsAU.
The Sharkie girls are loving hanging out with Zipping at Caulfield. 😃. @LivingLegendsAU @TheSharkTweet
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Racing in 2000: “We must engage the next generation, the 18-25yos…”. Racing in 2023: “We must engage the next generation, the 18-25yos…”. 23 years, still trying.
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Just passed a dude at Dandy Market wearing a bra cup as a home made face mask. I admire his resourcefulness but can only assume his significant other might be a little uncomfortable today. #coldboob #oneuponedown.
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Amused by those complaining that the major Cups have become international benefits - try investing in locally bred stayers and maybe we’ll have more local representation in the future! #toohardbasket.
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Mr Brightside should go straight to the Champions Mile. Cannot win the Cox Plate.
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Watching the Caulfield replays back this arvo boy oh boy how well did @adam_is_calling capture the big moments! Absolutely LOVED his energy in the closing stages so bloody good! 👍 #thebigO.
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Just hanging out with my brand new best mate, isn’t she a little beauty 😊 @LenevaP @vicbreeders
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What a day. We saw a world class horse at her best today, when she dropped into that next gear at the 150. wow. shivers. @TheValley.
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Clayton Douglas press conference at 2pm. Tip is he also has the cure for coronavirus. #barocha.
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Racing is an outdoor sport, conditions influence the playing field no matter how good track managers are. Punters, don't bet if you don't like it. Media, "in hindsight" after the fact explanations don't help either. Trust all was done in prep, accept what happened & move on!.
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How bad is telly going at the moment - the two new "big shows" are mini golf and tiggy. Can't wait for extreme hide 'n seek.
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I get that both events are on the same channel on the same day, but it doesn’t feel like Cox Plate day with the constant footy segments. tough watch for racing fans 😕.
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Trying to run off some of the Festive flab with some oval sprints. Old mate walking his hound hangs over the fence. “You won’t beat @JaseRicho at that speed mate but you might have Lycra pants @GatorGately covered! Bring back @TheGreatGameAUS !”. Good grief.
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The Caulfield rail goes to 12m to give the track a break. Sandown is just down the road, lots of room there #justsaying #logonthefire.
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Just realised the bloke I was calling Paul at the pub last night is actually named Pete #ohwell #boolproblems.
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The well dressed 60-something lady at next table says to her friend: “So it turns out the Tinder experiment has been a success, I’ve never had so much action - even when George was alive. I could literally get it every night if I wanted to.”. #chequeplease.
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Please Garry Frazer, freshen Spright up and take her to the G1 Sangster Stakes. My goodness gracious she is made for that race, and hooley dooley she deserves a G1.
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I hope this resonates with a few of you. my love/hate Cox Plate. Winx: Saving racing starts at home
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When I was on TVN (that’s a long time ago) @JaseRicho hooked us up with these shirts. @GatorGately getting his money worth #6yearson
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When you wake up to the news you’ve got an American Pharaoh colt. it’s going to be a good day 🐴😍.
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Can anyone at @racing tell me why we don't have the in-race sectionals any more for replays or live broadcast? They were displayed on course at @MelbRacingClub during the carnival - great information, please bring them back!.
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Officially had enough of ad bombardment watching replays on @racing - just let me watch the bloody replays!.
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To have tried and failed is noble, but to have talent unfulfilled is apparently the most heinous of crimes. Trial by media continues for a clearly troubled young man, who are we to judge? Sad times.
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It’s good to be back 🤟.
It's the return of the SHARK! 🦈. @TheSharkTweet @JaseRicho @HKhutchi @simonmarshall33 @Bubblecheekers
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Time to embark on a new challenge with @LenevaP after 3 great years with @SpicerTbreds some great memories but always looking forward
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How bloody good is Friday! Fire up for Turnbull Stakes day / Hungry Heart day with @m_felgate and I at 9am @RSN927 oysters and froths already in the fridge MASSIVE chocolate cake en route, Surprise Baby running - GET AROUND IT! #howgood.
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Gold Trip utterly monstrous yesterday. Performance of the spring so far IMO, crazy win.
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An absolutely incredible result! Well done to H and his team the big gamble pays off for them.
"We've come a long way from Ballarat.". @HDwyerRacing adds his name to the list of Australian trainers to have conquered Royal Ascot 🎩
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Just when you think it can't get any better. IT GETS BETTER! 🤣.
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Client during inspections complains of a sore back. Horse chiro overhears "I can fix that mate." Query as to his experience working on humans "A back is a back mate - I do people to." Client lies on the ground, crack crack crack, client walking on air. #random @mmsnippets.
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At least the last 48hrs of racing news has taken away from the Derby Day weather forecast. (apparently) armageddon is on its way, eleventy-billion mil of rain on its way (allegedly). the streets will run orange my friends! #faketanproblems #dontwearwhite.
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🤣.
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Give Ciaron and Dave the keys to the city - and kick me out for potting the horse 🤣 #banished @cmaherracing.
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Brilliant ride from a jockey that knew EXACTLY what her horse needed to win - Bons Away and Linda Meech take a bow.
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Colette could win a Caulfield Cup later this year. Huge engine.
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I know I say it every year, but one day I will win the Cup. I will. I’ve never been more certain. #markmywords #MelbourneCup.
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It's about time The Golden Penguin at Woolamai got a $12.8zillion upgrade #bucketlistrace and let's run it on the beach at high tide with a "multi-ball" option. All runners voted in by St Monica's Primary School in Templestowe, with a Nickelodeon Slimed themed barrier draw.
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It’s taken a while but KANGAAAAASAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASAAAAAAAAAAAAAS @NMFCOfficial.
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@SamTaweets My wife buys almond milk. I have been secretly emptying the contents and replacing it with real milk for 6 months. She is yet to notice.
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Back in the day I’d put something like this up on my bedroom wall…hope there are some kids out there who love horses doing the same today ♥️
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Love the new @Racing graphics but what happened to the furlong by furlong splits? They were fantastic!.
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Probably most arrogant moment of my punting life, declaring Castlevecchio pre race then turning back on the 1876 bar and announcing “I am the king!” at the 400m #godblessRLitt.
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Truth. He was the best we’ve ever seen. And yes, he was better than Winx IMO - don’t @ me I’m not interested.
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What a time to be alive!!! 🤣.
Yep, this is serious. Don’t touch that ball!.Adelaide’s Covid Sherrin crackdown. @7NewsMelbourne @7afl
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Epic Cox Plate, two pies for lunch, profitable day plus Indian takeaway then stumble across Happy Gilmore…can it get any better??!! #watchoutmrsshark.
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If you don't know, find out! You will spend more time doing the form for Saturday's races than it takes to get informed about the Voice . Far Enough - Vote Yes via @YouTube.
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Wow wow WOW!!! Got me. Properly got me ♥️.
Shane Hawkins joining Dave Grohl on stage at his dad’s tribute show to play “My Hero”… I AM UNWELL. 🥺😭#taylorhawkinstribute #TaylorHawkins #TaylorHawkinsWembley #FooFighters @foofighters
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