New Zealand Racing, 2010-11

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I hope Red Ruler goes well in the Mile, but I think he might find it just a bit too short for him. Salvatore and Fritzy Boy might be the likeliest, but you can't rule out November Rain, Fears Nothing or Eileen Dubh.

I think the Cup is between Veloce Bella and Innocent Lady. Innocent Lady might just beat her this time because she has to carry a much lower weight.

The Million is confusing! All the horses that have really impressed me so far have drawn very wide gates, which is difficult in 1200m races at Ellerslie. I think Planet Rock and Super Easy are the most talented, but I can't see them getting easy trips.

Oh, and there's also a big 3yo race at Ellerslie on Sunday, with one name in particular you should recognise...

1 23012 Icepin 11 85 56.0 Vinnie Colgan Jason Bridgman, Matamata
2 11455 Encosta Diablo 7 76 56.0 Opie Bosson Jason Bridgman, Matamata
3 10542 Hammer Down 14 76 56.0 Leith Innes Stephen McKee, Ardmore
4 17923 Hoofit 16 76 56.0 Andrew Calder Stephen McKee, Ardmore
5 30X11 Eightlives 6 74 56.0 Michael Rodd Richard & Chris Otto, Te Awamutu
6 20074 Sweet Suitor 1 73 56.0 Jonathan Riddell Graeme & Debbie Rogerson, Tuhikaramea
7 12130 Eight Schillings 2 72 56.0 Sam Spratt Stephen McKee, Ardmore
8 45102 Rimsky 9 70 56.0 Mark Du Plessis Bruce Wallace, Takanini
9 83313 Yourein (AUS) 12 70 56.0 Michael Coleman John Sargent, Matamata
10 X4X78 The Diamond Duke 10 67 56.0 Patrick Holmes Shaune Ritchie, Cambridge
11 X3232 Szyslak 8 59 56.0 Mark Hills Garry & Steven Barlow, Woodville
12 0X443 Beam Me Up 17 58 56.0 Chad Ormsby Bryce Revell, New Plymouth
13 96521 Banchee 13 85 54.5 James McDonald (a) John Sargent, Matamata
14 11X21 Miss Confidential 4 79 54.5 Hugh Bowman Mark Wallace, Warwick Farm
15 74307 Lady Kipling 3 73 54.5 Jason Collett (a) Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge
16 44483 Fastnet Lady (AUS) 15 68 54.5 Mark Sweeney Graeme & Mark Sanders, Te Awamutu
17 81606 Dreamcatcher 5 67 54.5 Matthew Cameron Roger James, Cambridge
18 96252 La Grande Dame 19 59 54.5 Stephen Marsh, Cambridge
19 32371 Run To The Bank 18 68 54.5 Stephen Marsh, Cambridge

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Oh, and there's also a big 3yo race at Ellerslie on Sunday, with one name in particular you should recognise...

I started reading the names and thought oh well okay I like Icepin but not the most exciting... but then I saw the name you meant.

Good luck to her.

Who is the favorite in the Mile?

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Banchee is, just ahead of Icepin, Hammer Down and The Diamond Duke.

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Oh, did you mean the Thorndon Mile? Oops, sorry! November Rain is the favourite for that. Then The Meista and Fears Nothing.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Oh, did you mean the Thorndon Mile? Oops, sorry! November Rain is the favourite for that. Then The Meista and Fears Nothing.

Don't be sorry and yes I meant this one but I'm glad you answered for both cause I had no clue besides Banchee and Icepin!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xhfgLGHYzk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSOsRVvbF_s

Booming is suddenly a dual G1 winner.

This G3 fillies races was good as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U7Lg1skrAs

[my miss storm cat]

I was about to write how exciting these were after each one and am so thrillied for Booming (wow I didn't expect that) but the thing is the last one I watched was the MIle and Fritzy Boy at the end..... is he okay ed? I'm watching and trying to see who that is way at the back and checked them off in my head when the announcer called the order and once I realized who it was... just made my heart sink.

Hope he''s alright.

Thrilling races though.

Dating? Very nice!

All of them were.