New Zealand Racing, 2012-13

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HISTORIAN! So thrilled for him.

Awesome 3yo, second to Jimmy Choux in the 2011 Derby. Then he went to Hong Kong, but he suffered a serious, career-threatening injury, so never raced there. He came back to NZ, was given to a new trainer to nurse him back to health, then today he wins a G1 - the trainer's first one ever.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

HISTORIAN! So thrilled for him.

Awesome 3yo, second to Jimmy Choux in the 2011 Derby. Then he went to Hong Kong, but he suffered a serious, career-threatening injury, so never raced there. He came back to NZ, was given to a new trainer to nurse him back to health, then today he wins a G1 - the trainer's first one ever.

Really nice to see him win and huge congrats to the connections.

Well done, Mr.Alton.

I didn't realize he'd been injured... looks like he's feeling pretty damned good now!

(Cheers to the lovely Lady Kipling for very nice run too).

edit - Oh ed very bummed about Shez Sinsational....

I added her to retirements.

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That is a shame. I'll miss her!

Great weather in Auckland all week, and the forecast is for more of the same tomorrow. Should be a great day.

[my miss storm cat]

Have a fantastic time!!!!!

Hey check it out... how nice to see Historian get some press here.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...-mile-surprise

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That is cool! Nice article.

RUUD AWAKENING! Sensational win.

[my miss storm cat]

She was amazing!!!!

That was incredible...

... and a very nice 2,3 (Fantastic Honour? Whoa! and of course the very brave Touche who is quickly becoming a favorite).

Fantastic!

Need to ask you though... while I do very much respect Craig Williams and think he's one of the best out there ummm what happened with Jason Waddle??? Did I miss something?

Hope he's not injured or anything...

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Oh, I really feel sorry for Jason. He failed to get down to the correct weight for two of Ruud Awakening's stablemates at Trentham last weekend, and the connections were a bit upset about that and wanted a replacement for RA in the Million.

http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...Karaka-Million

I guess I can kind of understand, since the weight Jason couldn't get down to was the same weight as Ruud Awakening had to carry in this race. But I still feel really sorry for him.

Choice Bro was terrific in the Mile as well and is now heading for the Derby.