New Zealand Racing, 2012-13

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

That's a great video!

Pinzaara's back at Ellerslie again Saturday. Can't wait! Tough field, though - Barbaric looks pretty good. I'll be delighted if she's in the first three.

Interesting to see Pus$y O'Reilly's name again! I had forgotten about her.

GOOD LUCK!!!

[my miss storm cat]

You should be very proud of your girl, ed. Tried her heart out.

Next time.

Tough field!

Watched the replay (wow I didn't think Pus$y was gonna do it)... is Barbaric okay? Just not her day?

[my miss storm cat]

Nice win by Ruud Awakening (and Touche looked really good flying there at the end)!

[_ed_]

Yeah I loved that Ruud Awakening-Touche race. Definitely two horses to watch in the Karaka Million on the 27th!

Pinzaara was a naughty girl today - she got herself a bit sweaty before the race, then wasn't paying attention in the gates, so was slow away. But I really liked the way she finished it off down the stretch. Yeah, next time.

I was a bit worried when I saw Barbaric finish way back. Seems to be OK - apparently lost a shoe during the race, and that foot got a bit sore afterwards. But nothing serious.

[my miss storm cat]

Thanks for the update. Your girl did finish well.

Hey if there were a contest for who spent the most time looking for news on the Trentham Stakes I think I'd win.

I know it's next weekend, only wish I knew who were going!

[my miss storm cat]

I see Titch is entered on Wednesday at Hokitika and am wondering why I've never heard of it (!).

Good luck, old boy.

edit - Did he win the Auckland Cup twice?

[_ed_]

He did win an Auckland Cup, yeah! And he's also won several steeplechases. The trainer likes to do strange things with his good horses - it was the same with C'est La Guerre, who he took to two really minor country race meetings on the way to his Derby win in 2008.

Hokitika's another really small country meeting. Strange place for a G1 winner to be running!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Yeah I loved that Ruud Awakening-Touche race. Definitely two horses to watch in the Karaka Million on the 27th!

Pinzaara was a naughty girl today - she got herself a bit sweaty before the race, then wasn't paying attention in the gates, so was slow away. But I really liked the way she finished it off down the stretch. Yeah, next time.

I was a bit worried when I saw Barbaric finish way back. Seems to be OK - apparently lost a shoe during the race, and that foot got a bit sore afterwards. But nothing serious.

Just to be clear that is the 27th of THIS month, right? (Can't get on the NZRacing site!).

I know the Karaka Mile is the same day... any idea who will be there?

Not rushing you but cannot wait for your pre-Derby posts!

[_ed_]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Just to be clear that is the 27th of THIS month, right? (Can't get on the NZRacing site!).

I know the Karaka Mile is the same day... any idea who will be there?

Yep, this Sunday! I'm not sure who'll be in the Mile yet, but we'll get to see the entries tomorrow. Ruud Awakening will definitely be the Million favourite, although I think Gobi Ranger is a good chance too.

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Not rushing you but cannot wait for your pre-Derby posts!

Looking forward to doing them! Habibi and Weismuller will definitely be featuring.

[_ed_]

In fact, early entries for the Mile are there now. It's maybe a little bit disappointing, although G1 winner Choice Bro adds interest.