New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

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I don't see why not.

2yo: Marky Mark
3yo: Mongolian Khan
(3yo Filly: Platinum Witness - it's decided by points, so this is already confirmed)
Sprinter: Sacred Star
Middle Distance: Soriano
Stayer: Mongolian Khan

And Horse of the Year: Mongolian Khan

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

(3yo Filly: Platinum Witness - it's decided by points, so this is already confirmed)

I'm a little confused by this... just this one category?

edit - Sorry to see The Filly was scratched... hope she is alright (?)...

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It is a bit unusual, but it's become a tradition for more than 40 years now.

Here's a more detailed explanation: http://nzb.co.nz/info/filly.cfm

I haven't heard anything about The Filly, so I would assume there is nothing serious. The track has ended up being quite dry at Ruakaka today, which might not be suitable for her.

What a win by Moochi Me. So good to see her back.

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Oh no, she bled again.

No Lasix here and bleeding a second time means she's not allowed to race again. So sad.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

It is a bit unusual, but it's become a tradition for more than 40 years now.

Here's a more detailed explanation: http://nzb.co.nz/info/filly.cfm

I haven't heard anything about The Filly, so I would assume there is nothing serious. The track has ended up being quite dry at Ruakaka today, which might not be suitable for her.

What a win by Moochi Me. So good to see her back.

Thanks for that. Interesting and wow I just would have thought Tavy would have been higher!

Originally Posted by _ed_

Oh no, she bled again.

No Lasix here and bleeding a second time means she's not allowed to race again. So sad.

Oh that SUCKS.

[my miss storm cat]

By the way my heart is in my throat now cause I just watched Mr. Mor and wow he is really something but oh... The Oysterman has such heart as well.

Feel like I need to go and fan myself now and try to recover...

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Thanks for that. Interesting and wow I just would have thought Tavy would have been higher!

That's the main flaw in the series - points are only awarded for races restricted to 3yo fillies, so anything they do in races against male horses doesn't count!

Tavy's stakes win was against males in the Trevor Eagle.

For the same reason, Silent Achiever, Habibi and Rising Romance all finished nowhere near the top of the points table in their 3yo year!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

That's the main flaw in the series - points are only awarded for races restricted to 3yo fillies, so anything they do in races against male horses doesn't count!

Tavy's stakes win was against males in the Trevor Eagle.

For the same reason, Silent Achiever, Habibi and Rising Romance all finished nowhere near the top of the points table in their 3yo year!

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Looks like a nice group for the Opunake Cup this weekend. Going with Queens Rose for my preview.