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01-30-2015, 09:04 PM
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Goodness where is Archie? Had you told me and I forgot? If so, sorry! Well I just deposited $ so I could play the big race tonight but alas... tvg decided to allow us to bet the other track and the racing day is now over there so that, as they say, is that! Will look forward to checking results later on. Good luck to you! 
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01-30-2015, 09:55 PM
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It was a shame that they called those races off - the biggest day of the year for that track.
 But the Waikato Guineas should be a great race.Archie had a leg injury and had to be retired. But he's found a nice new home with a dressage group, which is great to hear.
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01-30-2015, 11:19 PM
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Archie! Okay for some reason I blanked out BUT am happy to look forward to your new girl, Auriol (pretty name).
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01-31-2015, 07:38 AM
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Why yes it is 4:30 in the morning here and yes I did watch the replay again
 and just had to say McQueen was impressive after overcoming that awful start, poor guy.I can't wait to see the new Derby list... did Giant Turtle crack the top... 15 or so maybe? 20? Hope so! Really beautiful win by Mongolian Khan. I hadn't expected that at all (either!).
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02-03-2015, 04:06 PM
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Here's the latest list. Just my own opinion, of course!
1. Volkstok'n'barrell 2. Mongolian Khan 3. McQueen 4. Rockfast 5. Sound Proposition 6. Stratocaster 7. Gaultier 8. Giant Turtle 9. Margin Trader 10. Kolonel Kev Edit: I initially had Tavy in the list at number eight, but she was withdrawn this week - targeting the Oaks instead. Last edited by _ed_ : 02-03-2015 at 06:23 PM.
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02-06-2015, 12:28 AM
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This was one of the hardest articles I've ever had to write.
http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...rs-special-win
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02-10-2015, 11:05 AM
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Of course I saw this and wondered what you were talking about... you know how much I love this horse. Went and searched by the name on the NZ Racing site and thought oh now nice... what did she win? Just watched and have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Oh Rory how did you even do that? She is a GREAT horse but that was a hell of a ride.... Heartbreak for Nashville (but whoa... what a nice race for him!) and while I stupidly already cannot remember who was 3rd that was wonderful and pretty unexpected (to me, anyway) to see Lauren Tate have such a good race !!! Quote:
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02-10-2015, 05:06 PM
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It's that time of year again...
VOLKSTOK'N'BARRELL  gelding, Tavistock-Volkster Trainer: Donna & Dean Logan, Ruakaka (Habibi 2013) Jockey: Matt Cameron (no Derby wins) 6 starts 5 wins 0 seconds 1 third NZ$176,250 1st Gr. 2 Great Northern Guineas 1st Gr. 3 Bonecrusher Stakes 1st Karaka 3yo Mile "It's amazing having a horse like this." - Donna Logan "He just does it so easily. It's a great buzz riding a horse like this." - Matt Cameron This is the horse everyone has been talking about for the Derby since about September. He has been almost scarily dominant in winning his last five races in a row, forcing Logan to say he's possibly one of the best horses she's trained. Obviously the Logan team are pretty good with Derby horses, winning it in 2013 with Habibi and finishing second last year with Rising Romance. Donna Logan has been very happy with this horse's progress all season, which has to tell you he's on track. The only remaining question about him is the distance, but Donna Logan believes he will handle it with no problems at all. We'll find out on Saturday in the G2 Avondale Guineas! Current odds: 2.50 My ranking: 1st
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02-15-2015, 10:47 AM
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02-15-2015, 10:04 PM
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I guess he has to be! He has been such a surprising horse. Still a maiden, but third in the Waikato Guineas at 130-1 and now second in the Avondale at 50-1.
I'll update the list ASAP. I can tell you now that Margin Trader and (unfortunately) Stratocaster will be moving off the list.
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