Sunstrike - debut on Wednesday

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She's back! First start as a 3yo on Saturday up at Ruakaka.

12:00 MDN 1000m

1 Rockandahardplace (18)
2 Mylor (1)
3 Mr Alfie (8)
4 Anita Mojito (16)
5 Miss Nemesis (9)
6 Freddy Heenan (13)
7 Black Buoy (2)
8 Rhythm In The Wind (3)
9 Spook (7)
10 You Go Hugo (11)
11 Ms Dupont (4)
12 Boundless (5)
13 Kandy Lane (10)
14 Sunstrike (12)
15 Holly Bolly (6)
16 Jean's Girl (17)
17 Outrage (15)
18 New Abode (14)

A big maiden field, but one with very little exposed form. Only 3 of these horses have been placed in a race before, Mylor being the best of them with 6 placings from 9 races.

So really, if Sunstrike doesn't win this they've got a problem.

She should at least get track conditions more to her liking this time, Ruakaka is a sand-based track in the "winterless north" that never gets very wet unless there's actually rain on the day, and the forecast is for fine weather.

I'll let you know how she goes.

[Rileyoriley]

If you could post a link after the race, I'd love to see it. Thanks. Deb

[my miss storm cat]

Thanks for the heads up, ed. Good luck to her.

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Originally Posted by Rileyoriley

If you could post a link after the race, I'd love to see it. Thanks. Deb

Sure, I'll post that about 24 hours from now.

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She only beat one home.

She was outpaced early, running fastest at the end but never looked a chance. I don't think she'll run over a sprint distance again!

Video coming soon.

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Rider Sam Spratt has reported that the horse felt like she was jarring up, possibly growing pains.

So I guess she has an excuse again...but how many more chances do we give her?

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

but how many more chances do we give her?

My favorite horse hasn't won since 2004 so I'm probably not the right one to ask.

Another shot.....

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Finally managed to upload the video. Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRIv8-lYOK4

I think she might be better over a mile. Hope so.