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Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 8:44 am
by Steven
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Ladies and Gentlemen - the race that stops bonsai is on again today and we are running a free sweep. To secure your horse, just reply to this message and post a picture of one of your own favourite bonsai. The first 24 members who post a picture will be allocated a horse - first in best dressed.

First prize: AusBonsai pin badge, sticker and a copy of Bonsai Past, Present and Future by William N. Valavanis (signed by Bill).
Second Prize: AusBonsai pin badge and sticker
Third Prize: AusBonsai pin badge and sticker
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The field as it stands is...

1 AMERICAIN (USA) (15) Alain de Royer Dupre G Mosse 58kg
2 JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) (6) Mark Johnston 57kg
3 DUNADEN (FR) (13) Mikel Delzangles 54.5kg (Pen.0.5kg)
4 DRUNKEN SAILOR (IRE) (8) Luca Cumani 54kg
5 GLASS HARMONIUM (IRE) (23) Michael Moroney 54kg
6 MANIGHAR (FR) (21) Luca Cumani D Oliver 54kg
7 UNUSUAL SUSPECT (USA) (7) Michael Kent 54kg
8 FOX HUNT (IRE) (19) Mark Johnston 53.5kg (Pen.05.kg)
9 LUCAS CRANACH (GER) (11) Anthony Freedman 53.5kg
10 MOURAYAN (IRE) (14) Robert Hickmott 53.5kg
11 PRECEDENCE (NZ) (2) Bart Cummings 53.5kg
12 RED CADEAUX (GB) (16) Ed Dunlop M Rodd 53.5kg
13 HAWK ISLAND (IRE) (18) Chris Waller 53kg
14 ILLO (GER) (1) Bart Cummings J Cassidy 53kg
15 LOST IN THE MOMENT (IRE) (3) Saeed Bin Suroor 53kg
16 MODUN (IRE) (5) Saeed Bin Suroor 53kg
17 AT FIRST SIGHT (IRE) (10) Robert Hickmott 52.5kg
18 MOYENNE CORNICHE (GB) (17)Brian Ellison Brett Prebble 52kg
19 SAPTAPADI (IRE) (22) Brian Ellison 52kg
20 SHAMROCKER (NZ) (24) Danny O’Brien Luke Nolen 52kg
21 THE VERMINATOR (4 )Chris Waller 52.kg (Pen.2.0kg)
22 TULLAMORE (NZ) (12) Gai Waterhouse 52kg
23 NIWOT (9) Micahel, Wayne & John Hawkes 51kg
24 OLDER THAN TIME (20) Gai Waterhouse 51kg

The fine print: -
Only one entry per member.
If your allocated horse gets scratched, sorry but your out of the sweep.
If there are less than 24 horses by the time we draw the sweep, the first members to respond will be given a horse.
Prises will be posted anywhere around the world after winners PM me their postal address.
It's only a bit of fun. Seriously, don't take it too seriously!

Regards,
Steven

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 9:02 am
by Mack_187
G'day

This is one of my favourite bonsai.

Cascase Juniper.

I'd like Americain please :fc:

Mack_187

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 9:12 am
by Andrew F
My beloved shimpaku.

Ill take jukebox plz.

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Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 9:16 am
by Pup
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And if I dont win I will spit the dummy and blame the stewards

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 9:31 am
by BGM1971
Hi
Here's my entry.
It still needs a lot of work, but I think it has potential.
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Brad

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 9:34 am
by mickaus
Not a bonsai I know but :imo: the best piece of stock I have to work with
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Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 10:20 am
by AndrewM
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This is a black pine that I won in a club raffle about 5 months ago :hooray:

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 10:50 am
by Ash Barns
This is one of my favourites.
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Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 11:26 am
by LLK
My Crepe myrtle. It's as beautiful in Winter with its branches bare as it is in late Summer with its flowers.

Lisa

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 11:33 am
by kcpoole
this is My Azalea I repotted last weekend at the School Show workshop

Ken

Ps Steven If We are over subscribed, then do not pick a horse for me. I already have one of each of the prizes on offer so give to another first

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 11:46 am
by Ash Barns
10 MOURAYAN (IRE) (14) Robert Hickmott 53.5kg


Was scratched earlier today.

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 12:32 pm
by Steven
With only 1.5 hours to go, we are opening up the sweep to everyone. No need to post a tree, just reply and you will go into the draw :tu:

Regards,
Steven

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 1:30 pm
by bonsaibruce
Greetings,
Any horse please.
I will post a picture later.
Happy MC.
Bruce.

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 1:49 pm
by Liam Taylor
Hello, I'd love a horse thanks.
Liam

Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep 2011

Posted: November 1st, 2011, 1:53 pm
by de_keizer
im in