New Zealand Racing 2013-14

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Yeah, I do like Historian there.

Brochaine suffered a bruised hoof in that trial this week. They were planning on sending him off for his winter break soon anyway, so that’ll happen now.

In other news, I posted this rant on my blog tonight about the ridiculousness of mainstream TV coverage of the NZ Derby this year. Kind of long! Got a bit carried away.
http://theracingsection.com/2014/03/...mainstream-tv/

LOVED this ed... really well done and wow I am amazed they didn't show it (I mean how does TV3 sponsor it and ignore it??).

Good for you!

(Feel better, Archie).

[my miss storm cat]

Just watched the replay of the Gold Cup and congrats to the connections of Soriano but oh wow that was a hell of a run from Military Move!!!

[my miss storm cat]

Thoughts on Puccini, ed?

I kinda hope he goes back home.

[_ed_]

I'm not sure about Puccini. He was so disappointing - a long, long way off his best. I don't know if that's because he's had enough for this season, or if there's another reason. There are a few other explanations - he didn't seem to like the very wet track; Walker reported that his saddle slipped forward, which might have caused discomfort; and McKay said he wasn't ridden the way they had planned. So maybe it wasn't his fault and he might do better next time? I don't know. Hard decision to make!

Definitely a nice run from Military Move. And so happy for O'Marilyn - brave win, and well deserved after being so close in her last few. And how about Stephen McKee, Pinzaara's trainer? O'Marilyn first, Prince Mambo second and Passing Shot fourth. First, second, fourth in a G1!

[_ed_]

Wow, I have a job interview at The Informant next week. Nervous! Wanted a job like that for a long time.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Definitely a nice run from Military Move. And so happy for O'Marilyn - brave win, and well deserved after being so close in her last few. And how about Stephen McKee, Pinzaara's trainer? O'Marilyn first, Prince Mambo second and Passing Shot fourth. First, second, fourth in a G1!

Oh duh I didn't even realize that and yes that is great!!!

Originally Posted by _ed_

Wow, I have a job interview at The Informant next week. Nervous! Wanted a job like that for a long time.

Soooo excited for you! Fabulous news!

The very best of luck to you!!!

[my miss storm cat]

"... she's going to get another Group 1 win... whoa look at her go! Viadana!"

Haha awesome win in the Breeders' Stakes!