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02-28-2013, 11:19 AM
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Crazy odds on Zinko, didn't realize who that was abord Xcellent (I know... how did I not know that?! Duh.), and whoa those are looking like some fields!
Every day I'm overwhelmed and you've just added to it!  Easy for me to sit here doing nothing and ask you BUT... The Grinner? Can you profile him when and if you have the time? Thanks ed! 
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#2
02-28-2013, 06:32 PM
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Quick profiles of The Grinner and the rest of the field...
ADDICTIVE HABIT Trainer: Lee Somervell 3 g Colombia - Chasing The Habit 10 starts; 1 win, 4 seconds, 0 thirds Good seconds to Habibi in two G2 races in December-January (here's a replay of one of them: http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx), but disappointing in his last two. Seems to prefer rain-affected tracks. KING KAMADA Trainer: Lisa Latta 3 g Shinko King - Marsanne 9 starts; 1 win, 2 seconds, 3 thirds Stakes placed at Ellerslie over 2100m in December (http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx), but he hasn't really developed since then the way I thought he might. Really expected him to win his last couple of races if he was going to be a real Derby contender. SOLAR ECLIPSE Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson 3 c Iffraaj - Dance On The Moon 10 starts; 1 win, 0 seconds, 2 thirds I really liked this horse at the time of his 3rd to Habibi in the Championship Stakes (http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx), but again, he hasn't done enough since then to really catch my eye. CORPORAL LINCOLN Trainer: Lisa Latter 3 g Fastnet Rock - Salsa 7 starts; 1 win, 2 seconds, 0 thirds Well-bred, and a good maiden win three starts back before an OK ninth in the Karaka Mile. Needs to lift his game, though. DUBAI SHUFFLE Trainer: Gareth McRae & Andrew Clarken 3 g Dubai Destination - Musical Magic 4 starts; 1 win, 0 seconds, 1 third Nice win at Ellerslie last start (http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx), but that was just a maiden. Big step up here! SAINT KITT Trainer: Kelly Burne 3 g Keeper - Southern Cry 9 starts; 1 win, 1 second, 0 thirds He's keeps giving nice performances, but they've all been in much weaker company than this. CELTIC CHIEF Trauner: Shaune Ritchie 3 g Golan - Divine Proportion 5 starts; 1 win, 1 second, 0 thirds Caught the eye with his fast-finishing 5th in the Waikato Guineas (http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx), and he was OK when 6th in the Avondale Guineas too. If he finds another couple of lengths, he could cause a massive upset. THE GRINNER Trainer: Stephen McKee 3 g O'Reilly - The Grin (so a full-sister to dual G1 winner The Jewel, and G2 winners Star Affair and The One) 4 starts; 1 win, 0 seconds, 0 thirds Broke through for a maiden win last start, and it was an impressive performance (http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx). He's one of the best-bred horses in the field, and the distance should be no problem. But, like with Dubai Shuffle, it's a big step up from a maiden to the Derby. KIDWELLY Trainer: Michael Moroney & Chad Ormsby 3 f Dylan Thomas - Maakel 9 starts; 1 win, 1 second, 2 thirds Trained by 3-time Derby winner Moroney (Great Command 1996, Cut The Cake 2003, Xcellent 2004), this filly has looked pretty good in some strong 3yo fillies company this season. But she just can't quite get past Fix, and I'm not sure she's ever going to be able to turn the tables on that filly. But the distance is definitely going to suit.
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#3
02-28-2013, 06:48 PM
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03-01-2013, 01:03 PM
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Good morning and happy Derby Day!
GOOD LUCK TO PINZAARA!  (... and The Hombre & Durham Town, Fix, Habibi, Zinko, Castlzeberg, Choice Bro, Lucky Country @ Hastings, shall I continue?). Have a great time, ed!
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03-02-2013, 12:03 AM
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Habibi!!!!!
Congrats to the girls, Habibi and Fix, and to Castlzeberg who I think was 3rd..... Haven't yet seen the replay (not up yet)! Oh! AND big congrats to my Mr. The Hombre and Durham Town for finishing 2, 3 behind Petty Cury on the Darley Plate!!! Go, PInzaara! 
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#6
03-02-2013, 01:00 AM
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Pinzaara 2nd? That is awesome! Congrats, ed!!!!!
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