New Zealand Racing 2013-14

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Thanks so much, guys! I'm really excited about it. Still can't quite believe it...

You deserve it. Just thrilled for you!

Hope you'll tell us a little about it whenever you can.

Very nice to see Allez Eagle back.

[my miss storm cat]

Looks like a nice field for the Rotorua Stakes! No jockey listed for your girl as of yet... who gets the mount?

Good luck!!!

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She was going to be ridden by Mark Sweeney - her usual partner, Sam Spratt, has gone to Europe for our winter.

But I've just heard Pinzaara is scratched. She has conjunctivitis. So that's it for her this season - time for a long and well-deserved rest.

[my miss storm cat]

Awww very sorry to hear that but yes... a well deserved rest. She's had a lot of nice races!

Hope she recovers quickly.

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Indikator! Amazing. His fourth Rotorua Cup. Great old horse.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Indikator! Amazing. His fourth Rotorua Cup. Great old horse.

Oh geez fantastic!

Will look at the replay soon. Happy to hear he won it. Again!

[my miss storm cat]

Hahahaha brilliant!

"Has he done enough? Has he done enough? You'd better believe it!"

Gave me the chills listening to his voice crack. Thrilled he won!

Silverdale pulled up after the line but nothing on the Stewards report (?). Hope he's okay.

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All Decked Out did nicely at the trials today! First appearance since Boxing Day. Not fully fit, but ran well to finish second in his trial.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

All Decked Out did nicely at the trials today! First appearance since Boxing Day. Not fully fit, but ran well to finish second in his trial.

Great to hear!

On a not-as-happy note poor Upsala is now in Singapore and finished last.

I wish he'd be sent home.

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Managed to find a NZ connection to California Chrome!

http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...of-New-Zealand

Really grateful to that website for giving me permission to quote that interview. And they were so nice about it!

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John Sargent is closing his NZ stable. It's a shame, but I guess it makes sense if he wants to succeed in Sydney.

[my miss storm cat]

That is a shame. am enjoying reading your stuff and and always continued to be so happy for you!

Please let us know how Archie is and if Pinzaara is having a good break.

This is really lovely...

Sometimes the smallest gesture can make the most momentous statement.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/racing/new...ectid=11274553

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Aww...

Poor All Decked Out.

http://www.racingandsports.com.au/en...t-story-305521

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Thank you!

That is a shame about All Decked Out. Such a talented horse. Hope he's back to his best soon.

Sounds like Rising Romance is skipping the Hastings G1 races in the spring. Disappointing, but Donna Logan's reason was sensible. Those races have become so strong that they're not really suitable as preps for Melbourne any more. She wants some easier races to start off with.