New Zealand Racing, 2012-13

[_ed_]

That's a really interesting story. I knew he was a big horse, but didn't know he was that big!

Also, NZ Derby winner v NZ Oaks winner in the Australian Oaks this Saturday. Habibi's the better of the two, in my opinion. But More Than Sacred could finish in the money too, hopefully!

[my miss storm cat]

Oh geez ed I can't keep track of all of them! So glad you posted that!

[my miss storm cat]

Starting to look at which races to play tonight( tomorrow) and kinda depressing seeing Vonusti, Green Birdie, The Jackal and Firebolt @ Eagle Farm (all at odds of like 30/1, 50/1)...

Thought 3 of the 4 were retired. Hope they have safe trips home.

Good luck to Veyron and all the great NZ horses.

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by _ed_

That's a really interesting story. I knew he was a big horse, but didn't know he was that big!

Also, NZ Derby winner v NZ Oaks winner in the Australian Oaks this Saturday. Habibi's the better of the two, in my opinion. But More Than Sacred could finish in the money too, hopefully!

I wonder how many hands he is.

[_ed_]

That's a good question! I'll try to find that out and get back to you.

[_ed_]

Wow, SHUKA by 10!

Well, maybe not quite 10. Got a bit excited. But still, that was phenomenal.

Survived in the HB Cup was extraordinary too - first 3yo to win it since 1977, and only the third since 1958.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I wonder how many hands he is.

One of my favorites and I have never thought to ask this. Glad you did!

Why was he scratched, ed?

Originally Posted by _ed_

Wow, SHUKA by 10!

Well, maybe not quite 10. Got a bit excited. But still, that was phenomenal.

Survived in the HB Cup was extraordinary too - first 3yo to win it since 1977, and only the third since 1958.

Oh! Nice news. Haven't seen any replays yet but reading that Sacred Falls won the Doncaster just now sure woke me up...

Fantastic!

[_ed_]

I can't find any other reason, so I think it must have been the track conditions.

Great race by Sacred Falls! But, to be fair, Pierro would have won if they'd carried equal weight.

[_ed_]

Shuka's final winning margin was "only" seven and a half lengths.