New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

SOUND PROPOSITION


In his second win he easily beat Arrow In The Sand, who was stakes placed next time out.

That was a really impressive race. In watching that again and much as I love Danielle Johnson, I suddenly feel a little bit bad for Michael Coleman for not having the mount.

He obviously knows how to win on this horse.

So ed are you saving the best (Giant Turtle) for last?

Kidding!

(... and thanks - checked out Arrow in the Sand's last race... nice girl!).

Originally Posted by _ed_

It sounds like the filly Chenille will run against the boys in the Derby. She was a very nice winner at New Plymouth last Saturday.

Nice win! Cheese Maker showed a lot of heart too.

edit - Happy that Craig Grylls has a Derby mount. Not sure if he belongs in the Derby field or not BUT hat was an awesome ride by Matthew Cameron on Gifted Lad last time!

[_ed_]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

In watching that again and much as I love Danielle Johnson, I suddenly feel a little bit bad for Michael Coleman for not having the mount.

He obviously knows how to win on this horse.

It was actually his decision. He was offered the Sound Proposition mount, but he chose...


GAULTIER
gelding, Rios-Playacting
Trainer: Danica Guy (no Derby wins)
Jockey: Michael Coleman (Cut The Cake 2003, Xcellent 2004)

7 starts
1 win
0 seconds
1 third

NZ$142,725

1st Gr. 1 Levin Classic
11th Gr. 2 Waikato Guineas
8th Gr. 2 Avondale Guineas

Depending on whether Platinum Witness runs in the Derby or the Oaks, Gaultier could be the only G1 winner going into this year's Derby. And his Levin Classic victory was amazing, flying down the outside from last to first.

But he's been really disappointing since then. The Waikato and Avondale Guineas were both quite slowly run races, which doesn't suit his style, but I still expected him to do more in the stretch in both races. I don't know about his Derby chances.

But Michael Coleman had the choice between Gaultier and Sound Proposition, and the fact that he's chosen Gaultier has to count for something.

Current odds: 30
My ranking: Not currently in the top 10.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

It was actually his decision. He was offered the Sound Proposition mount, but he chose...


GAULTIER

Interesting! Thanks.

[my miss storm cat]

My top 5 in no order...

Giant Turtle
Sound Proposition
Kolonel Kev
Mongolian Khan
Volkstok'n'barrell

Would replace the good Kolonel with Platinum Witness IF she goes to the Derby (?).

[_ed_]

Yeah, we still don't know! There has been no decision on that from her people, but hopefully we'll hear in the next few days.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Yeah, we still don't know! There has been no decision on that from her people, but hopefully we'll hear in the next few days.

Fingers crossed!

Too bad about O'Marilyn. Surprising!

[_ed_]

Yeah, I'll definitely miss her.

Great racing so far at Matamata! Dramatist and Rocanto were outstanding.

And New Zealand is 3 for 3 at the World Cup. But it's fair to say England played an incredibly bad game.