New Zealand Racing, 2009-10

[_ed_]

Replays:

Telegraph: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrDjSdMDqi4
Amazing. I knew Vonusti was pretty good, but I didn't think he was that good!

Wakefield: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GjkcYXAJmw

Anniversary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgLXZqDD2WY

Wellington Stakes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcezz7ngkrY
Joey Massino is so amazingly tough and brave. Love him.

Trentham Stakes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU98y1YvfJY
Great to have RR back at his best.

[my miss storm cat]

Those were great! Thanks, ed.

[my miss storm cat]

When will we know the field for the Karaka Million ed?

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Now!

1 114 Big River 2 56.0 James McDonald (a) Mark Walker, Matamata
2 133 Everlasting 15 56.0 Jason Waddell Frank Ritchie, Cambridge
3 1255 Sirrio 10 56.0 Mark Du Plessis Lance Noble, Matamata
4 6251 Hoofit 4 56.0 Michael Rodd Stephen McKee, Ardmore
5 841 Icepin 6 56.0 Sam Spratt Mark Walker, Matamata
6 134X0 Aladdin Prince 13 56.0 Lisa Allpress Peter Hurdle, Awapuni
7 7621 Brave Warrior 9 56.0 Hugh Bowman Kevin Hughes & Dean Wiles, Pukekohe Park
8 1 Nacho Man 8 56.0 Craig Grylls Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata
9 12 Banchee 18 54.5 Leith Innes John Sargent, Matamata
10 7X14 Sister Havana 1 54.5 Stathi Katsidis Liam Birchley, Eagle Farm
11 51 Miss Marauder 14 54.5 Andrew Calder Matthew Eales, Awapuni
12 1 Irish Jewel 5 54.5 Opie Bosson Andrew Scott, Matamata
13 45143 My Cool Jo 11 54.5 Noel Harris Paul Belsham, Wanganui
14 412 Belles Fast (AUS) 7 54.5 Michael Walker Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth
15 235 Shekels 16 54.5 Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge
16 35031 Common Goal 12 56.0 Shaune Ritchie, Cambridge
17 22 Kallisan 17 54.5 Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge, Palmerston North
18 610 She's A Cougar 3 54.5 Andrew Scott, Matamata


Good field, but because it's restricted to horses purchased at Karaka, I think it's missing NZ's three best 2yos at the moment - Cellarmaster, Jimmy Choux and Lion Tamer.

I like Irish Jewel, Nacho Man and Banchee here.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Now!

Can't stand the name, love the horse.

Nacho Man!

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Replays from this weekend.

Trentham, Saturday...
Thorndon Mile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4CRdFh16W0
Wall Street is an excellent horse. But have a look at the performance by Tell A Tale!

Wellington Cup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlx0L61CKYQ
RR too good.

Ellerslie, Sunday...
Karaka 3yo Mile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EQ_bdR-meI
Joey! Never lets them past. Undefeated in 5 starts at a mile.

Karaka Million: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFjJNpAaPOM

Good effort by Banchee though.

[my miss storm cat]

Wow I feel like such a loser but ed I was almost in tears watching the Red Ruler race!!!

Tella Tale... so proud. What a great effort! I love him. (Nice effort by Banchee too).

Nice Joey! I didn't know who he was, I'm sorry to say. I do now!

RR and Tell a Tale though... be still my heart. Overjoyed!