New Zealand Racing 2013-14

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Well, the official result will say Pinzaara finished only 9th, but she ran so great! Less than 2.5 lengths from the winner of such a great race. Very, very proud of her.

Great to see Historian win another big one! And Hera and Puccini (half-brother to Sir Slick) both really surprised me with their impressive wins. Brilliant day. The forecast rain stayed away, we had the biggest Boxing Day crowd I've seen at Ellerslie for a few years, and it was just awesome.

The only bad moment was Lucia Valentina's fall in the Guineas, but I can say she is completely fine and Leith just has a sprained wrist.

WOW! I just watched all the replays and whoa ed she was really good! Monster field... I am thrilled for you and for her. Showed she belongs with that crowd!

Beautiful wins by Historian et al (didn't know that about Puccini!) and not quite on the same level, I know, but ummmmm that was really nice seeing Lucky Feather get a win today.

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Yeah, nice win by Lucky Feather! And Altius looked good too - maybe Tony Cole will make it back to the Derby 10 years on from the disappointment of Philamor failing as favourite.

And, whoa, how about The Bounty Hunter? Monstrous win!

[my miss storm cat]

A fantastic win for The Bounty Hunter!

Can't wait to see him next time out and hope he does it again!

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Happy new year! And Ellerslie today was an amazing way to celebrate - so many stakes races, and so many incredible performances. I don't know where to start! But Bounding was probably my favourite - a well-deserved first G1 win after going down fighting in that unlucky 1000 Guineas.

But Rising Romance was so good too! And Mosquito. And Vinnie Eagle. And Chintz. And Show The World. Just a great day.

[my miss storm cat]

Oh she won? Yea that is great!!! Will look at the replay in a little bit.

So happy!

Happy New Year, ed.

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She did! First 3yo to win it since 1981. And it was just a fabulous performance. She's definitely the best 3yo in NZ right now.

[my miss storm cat]

Beautiful win by Bounding (and nice to see Durham Town take home a check).

That was Fleur de Lune on the outside with the yellow silks? Nice run.

So happy for Bounding and for her people.

Very surprised by Chintz (sp)!

Was that it for Lady Kipling? Thought I had read it might be her last race.

Not a great day for Brave Centaur. Oh well next time!

Oh and Nine Pin... that was quite a step up for him, wasn't it? I mean I feel like I've been watching him for a while now but never in such seriously good company.

Vinnie Eagle!!!!! Oh I am so a fan,.. that was a nice race.

Will keep catching up on the replays but yes Bounding... how anyone could watch her win and not smile... well that would be impossible.