b"22 SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 The Great Eastern Mailracing & sportTHE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR FIRST BAIRNSDALE RACE MEET THIS SEASOND ON'T we all loveI'M love struckspringtime? Well apart from the pollen, the bitter Souwesters, footy teams out in straight sets, never ending weeds and the re-emergence of Gigantus Mosquitus, we love the spring. It's when a young man's fancy turns to romance. Older blokes, who vaguely recall the thrill of the chase, turn to the noms for the Spring majors. And they have found and fallen madly in love with an emerging star.Partly owned locally by Richard Dyson, I'mI'M THUNDERSTRUCKThunderstruck, the striking son of Shocking recordedan amazing win in the$1 million Gr1 Makybe Diva Stakes. Standing up the flying Alligator Blood many lengthsMAIN: I'm Thunderstruck (NZ) ridden by Mark Zahra wins start he dug deep with somethe PFD Food Services Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on September 10, 2022. Picture: Scott Barbour/giant strides over the lastRacing Photos. LEFT: Mark Zahra with Michael Kent Jnr and 100 metres to get up rightI'M THUNDERSTRUCK connections of I'm Thunderstruck. Picture: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos. RIGHT: I'm Thunderstruck. Picture: Reg Ryan/on the line. His seventh winRacing Photos. Field Of Roses and Typhoon Titmus. Pictures: from only 15 starts took I'mPat Scala/Racing Photos.Thunderstruck over the $7 million mark. Thus adding toOf Man. They have both wonTitmus came from near lastby Craig Williams and just his great wins in the Toorakthe Makybe as 5yos, althoughat 100s, I'm Thunderstruckfailed to reel in the favourite. and the Golden Eagle andthe race was formerly knownwon of course and SwatsRegular rider Billy Egan who seconds in the Doncaster,as the Craiglee. Family OfThat ran a strong 3rd. Parlayis on the injured list said Field the All Stars Mile and theMan also ran 2nd as a 4yo topd $295. The hard watchOf Roses should certainly run Memsie. Ming Dynasty and incredibly,was Fortunate Kiss who wasa strong 1400. That may well He is now on the third lineafter having 15 months off atclimbing all over them all thebe his next start.of betting behind Anamoestud, came back as a 7yo to beway up the straight. Racing. The countdown to and Zaaki for the Cox Platebeaten a short half head. Let'scom commentator, DwayneBairnsdale's first meeting at around $7 after plenty ofhope I'm Thunderstruck canDunn said the mare never gotfor the season has begun.FIELD OF ROSES$33 was snapped up early.emulate our great horse andout of second gear. If the gateBairnsdale will race on He gives every indication healso win a Cox Plate. Thenhad opened for FortunateMonday, 10th of October will run a strong 2000 evenwe'll have two pin-up boys. Kiss at $25 we would haveand then on Melbourne Cup though his one crack at itOther locally connectedbeen looking at a huge ParlayDay before another Monday was mediocre, but that washorses on Makybe Stakes Daycollect. meeting on November 14. a very forgiveable sixth onthat ran super were TyphoonAll three are certainly worthContact the club on 0429 952 a H10 at Randwick in theTitmus, Swats That andfollowing. So is GEM Racing827 or the BRC Facebook Queen Elizabeth.Fortunate Kiss. on Facebook. page to organise membership With his big white blazeThe GEM Racing FacebookField Of Roses continuestickets starting from $45. and handsome looks, I'mpage suggested on thehis great form. He went oh soCome on young fellas. it's Thunderstruck is quitemorning to parlay these threeclose at Sandown running aa great time to spruce yourself reminiscent of our greatwith I'm Thunderstruck.half head second over 1300.up and impress the ladies at aTYPHOON TITMUSBairnsdale champion, FamilyWe went close. TyphoonHe was given a gun ridespring race meeting. Bairnsdale and Lakes EntrancePrompt & Professional servicing the East Gippsland areaSKIP BIN HIRE tree Services. Get a free quote today, ca11EPA Licensed to Transport Prescribed Waste PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT 1300 BAT BRO1.5 3and15Cubic Metre Bins Locally Tree Pruning & RemovalsSlashing240lt General Waste and Recycle Bins Owned and Weed ManagementForestry MulchingCardboard, Recycle and General WasteOperated Business/Commercial Bins for over Document Shredding and Disposal Certied for quality, 30 Years Certied for quality, All Recyclable Products Processed Locally safety and environmentsafety and environmentFind out more:\x01www.battbrothers.com\x011300 131 807 Your Waste Management and Recycling SpecialistsEmail us:\x01kyle@battbrothers.com- Supporting the East Gippsland CommunityFind us on facebook and twitter"