New Zealand Racing, 2012-13

[my miss storm cat]

Oh! I just checked the Riccarton results... Coup Align!!!

[_ed_]

Yeah, amazing comeback! Apparently the crowd went crazy for him.

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Last G1 of the season, the Easter Handicap, coming up this Saturday at Ellerslie. Looking forward to it, but where did the season go?!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Last G1 of the season, the Easter Handicap, coming up this Saturday at Ellerslie. Looking forward to it, but where did the season go?!

That's impossible, it can't be over already.

When will we know the field and who do you expect will be there?

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The field comes out tomorrow.

Horses that I've heard will be targeting the race include Zurella, Our Famous Eve, Choice Bro, Neo, Joey Massino, Tyne Cot, Miss Pelear, Brave Centaur and Postman's Daughter.

[my miss storm cat]

Stupid question and I know the very nice winning streak Brave Centaur has going right now (and like him very very much!) but it seems a little strange to see his name in with this group.

I know it's his first G1 (at least i think so!) but (and forgive my dumb question) but is this his first stakes race?

I mean no disrespect and like i said I like him... he knows how to win (!)... but I just can't remember him facing horses of this level.

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Yeah, you're absolutely right - this is his first time in any stakes race. It's a big step up for him! But I think he has earned it with his amazing winning sequence.

Tyne Cot is a similar one - four wins in seven starts, but he's never run at stakes level.

It'll be interesting to see if they can handle it!

I'm looking at the 3yos here - Choice Bro and Neo. They've got to be big chances with light weights on their back.