New Zealand Racing, 2015-16

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Yep! Herbie Dyke Stakes (Soriano plus Kawi, Stolen Dance and Vavasour), NRM Sprint (Sacred Star, In Style, Allez Eagle, Ryan Mark, Xtravagant) and Sir Tristram Fillies' Classic (Capella). It should be a great day.

AAAHHHH I CAN'T WAIT!!!

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Whew, good to see a few extra horses join the Herbie Dyke Stakes field. There were only four noms!

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It's a hot day here at Te Rapa today! Should be some great racing.

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What a good girl Mime is. That was a tough trip, but she just kept giving.

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VALLEY GIRL!

Just amazing.

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Oh, Xtravagant. I'm speechless.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

VALLEY GIRL!

Just amazing.

WOW! I am finally catching up and FINALLY watched this... I LOVE HER. Kawi looked spectacular as usual and oh Soriano.... I am so sad to have watched her final race (but happy at the same time) but oh wow I am a fan of this filly. Wonderful win! Will continue catching up later but in the meantime I am dreading looking at the angels thread. Any time I see your name there I just feel like the wind has been knocked out of me. Guess I'll go look.

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I think my favourite part of the Valley Girl story is that she went to auction as a yearling and didn't get a single bid! So her breeders kept her, and this was their biggest win.