New Zealand Racing, 2010-11

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I found this: "A post-race veterinary examination of FRITZY BOY revealed superficial abrasions to the right eye, left nostril and left hip."

Sounds like he had a bit of a rough race. Nothing serious at least, but that's probably why he performed so badly. I don't blame him!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO-CDZOWe1Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJvT3dNjpqk

Another great day at Ellerslie.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO-CDZOWe1Q

Another great day at Ellerslie.

Good girl!!!

Thanks for both links and for the Fritzy news, poor guy.

Oh forgot to ask in the Karaka Million? Who is the horse out wide who is flying at the end?

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That was Savabill. He was only 5th, but it was a very good performance. He's definitely one to watch over more distance.

That was a great performance by Banchee! She has such a huge sprint.

[my miss storm cat]

Awfully nice run... I hadn't heard his name before but will remember it now.

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Banchee!

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And poor old Icepin! In the last year or so:

2nd Karaka Million (behind Sister Havana)
2nd Hawke's Bay Guineas (behind Jimmy Choux)
2nd Great Northern Guineas (behind Jimmy Choux)
2nd Karaka Mile (behind Banchee)

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Waikato Guineas tomorrow! This is the first of the two main Derby prep races. We were expecting Jimmy and He's Remarkable to clash here, but He's Remarkable is going to the other race instead - that's the Avondale Guineas at Ellerslie in two weeks.

Waikato Guineas field:

1 11011 Jimmy Choux 6 94 56.0 Jonathan Riddell John Bary, Hastings
2 2112 Historian 10 77 56.0 Chad Ormsby Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue, Cambridge
3 311 Hidden Asset 8 76 56.0 James McDonald (a) Shaune Ritchie, Cambridge
4 31233 Yin Yang Master (AUS) 9 75 56.0 Mark Du Plessis John Sargent, Matamata
5 21216 On The Level 7 74 56.0 Opie Bosson Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge
6 12457 Mr Pedantic 3 68 56.0 Matthew Cameron Patsy Riley, Pukekohe
7 91583 Ransomed 11 68 56.0 David Walker Gary Vile, Awapuni
8 517 Kings Rag 4 67 56.0 Craig Grylls Ken Harrison, Wanganui
9 335 Essential 2 57 56.0 Vinnie Colgan John Sargent, Matamata
10 24638 Queen Of Pop 1 72 54.5 Jason Collett (a) Donna, Dean Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka
11 120P4 Keenly 5 69 54.5 Michael Coleman Robert Priscott & Clayton Chipperfield, Te Awamutu

I love this field. Jimmy should win if he gets the distance...but will he?

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

And poor old Icepin! In the last year or so:

2nd Karaka Million (behind Sister Havana)
2nd Hawke's Bay Guineas (behind Jimmy Choux)
2nd Great Northern Guineas (behind Jimmy Choux)
2nd Karaka Mile (behind Banchee)

Poor guy he and Red Ruler are BOTH like Youmzain!

Nice field and yeah smart for avoiding Jimmy .

I only know half these horses but nice field!

Who else is going to the race at Ellerslie instead?

You will post any Fritzy Boy update, right (I know you will).

Hopefully there's no news cause he's just fine!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

That was Savabill. He was only 5th, but it was a very good performance. He's definitely one to watch over more distance.

That was a great performance by Banchee! She has such a huge sprint.

I just read that he arrives in Hong Kong today and he'll go to Almond Lee (who I think could use a really nice horse so good luck to both of them).

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Thanks for that! I hope he does well.

Not sure about Eagle Mountain - I haven't heard anything about him coming here.

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A photo of Jimmy's public workout at the Hastings races last week.

Looks good!