New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

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I was wondering about the Berry/MdP mounts too. I'm not sure if Mark got to choose? Interesting decision if he did!

I have Saturday off this week, but I'll still be watching all the Trentham races closely.

I'm on duty for the Karaka Million day on Sunday. Exciting field for that, and I can't wait to see VSB again in the Mile.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

I was wondering about the Berry/MdP mounts too. I'm not sure if Mark got to choose? Interesting decision if he did!

I have Saturday off this week, but I'll still be watching all the Trentham races closely.

I'm on duty for the Karaka Million day on Sunday. Exciting field for that, and I can't wait to see VSB again in the Mile.

Lucky you being at Ellerslie on Sunday!

Very nice field for the Stayers Cup. I'm a sucker for races like these. I'm rooting for Stratocaster in the MIle BUT not sure if he can beat VSB, Tavy et al.

Whoa the Karaka Million! Good Lord that is a GREAT field!

On a smaller note, I was watching some of Graphic's replays and I really do think he'll win the Wellington Cup again. (That was such a great one last year, wasn't it? Skysoblue hanging on after leading the whole way and a NICE run from good old Yin Yang Master with MdP up no less... names like Guns at Five and Annie Higgins... what a nice field that was.) Anyway yeah I do think he'll pull one out of nowhere and remember how to win. IF he doesn't am rooting for Ransomed although it would be nice for Templeten or Our Bee Jay since neither wins much and both were in it last year.

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edit - A really fun replay is Templetens first win (Nov. 13, 11) where he absolutely flies past Zonza! I think the race caller was really surprised.

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Odds:

Thorndon:
Mighty Solomon 4.80
Pondarosa Miss 6.50
Diademe 9
Puccini 9
Abidewithme 12
Soriano 12
Nashville 12
Ringo 14
Pure Champion 16
Silverdale 18
Kisses 21
Slice Of class 26
Genius 26
Emerald Queen 41
Julinsky Prince 41
Miss Three Stars 41
Benzini 41
Miss Pelear 81

Wellington Cup:
Graphic 5.50
Maygrove 6
King Kamada 8
Perfect Start 9
Decorah 12
Just The Tip 12
Dubai Shuffle 14
Cursive 14
Anniesstar 18
Awesome Goal 21
Ransomed 26
Red Ripper 26
Langdon 26
Esprit D'Or 26
Tempelten 31
Alpine Heights 31
Our Bee Jay 41
She's Insatiable 51

Karaka Million:
Maritimo 4.50
Strata Lady 5
The Justice League 5
Hardline 6
Windborne 9
Bella Court 9
Showboy 10
Selfie 14
Dal Cielo 16
Gotham 16
Platinum Express 21
O'Dianne 26
Savason 31
Scooter O'Reilly 41
China Silk 61
Ilikai 61
Perfect Harmonee 81

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And now the Karaka Mile odds are out too:
Volkstok'n'barrell 1.80
Rockfast 3.20
Tavy 4.80
Stratocaster 14
Listowel 21
Dartmoor 31
Woodsman 41

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Karaka Stayers Cup:
Rock Diva 3.60
Chipandchase 5
Blizzard 7
Deane Martin 8
Lion Red 8
Candle In The Wind 9
The Grinner 14
Rose Of Virginia 16
Secret's Only 16
Back In Black 18
Team Pete 31
Even Better 61

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Odds:

Karaka Million:

Bella Court 9

Oh yes please!

I am shocked Graphic is the favorite for the Wellington Cup! I mean a lot of these odds are completely crazy but that truly surprises me.

Love Soriano so very much but I do not expect her to win so will have to look around a little... maybe Abidewithme (?).

I do think Rock Diva wins the Stayers Cup but oh how I would love to see that field in person.

Thanks for the odds!

[my miss storm cat]

So I'm putting together a couple of plays and walking the fine line between sentiment and who I think will win... Ringo is the favorite? Very strange.

Genius is the one I have no idea what to do with.

Will include Kisses... use Abidewithme and Pondarosa Miss in the top spot but oh Soriano what to do with you?

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Puccini! His brother Sir Slick won the Thorndon twice, and now it's his turn. Amazing.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Puccini! His brother Sir Slick won the Thorndon twice, and now it's his turn. Amazing.

Oh ed that was absolutely sensational!!! I couldn't care less about the way I played it... I did use Soriano (she was GREAT!!!) in the 2nd spot and thought wow I would love for Puccini to win but I don't think this will be his day..

Could not be happier that I was wrong.

... and good for Maygrove too! Have not yet watched that one...

... and El Chico!!!