New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

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That's a really good point! It's hard to keep up with all those horses. I'll do my best if I ever get any influence with that sort of thing!

Seven days until the first G1 of the season. Can't wait! My boss will be going to Hastings for that. I've got the day off - I'll either sit in front of the TV all day watching it, or maybe go up to Ruakaka and have a look at Puccini in his first race back. Haven't decided yet.

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The Hastings fields are AMAZING!

G1 Makfi:


Silent Achiever is likely to scratch and run in Melbourne instead, but still a remarkable line up!

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The 3yo race is fantastic as well. Amun Ra was SO impressive in his last race as a 2yo, and I can't wait to see what he does here.

Taken The Liberty is undefeated and did it well in his only race, and Turn Me Loose was also really good in winning his last start. Then there's the stakes-placed Don't Change and also Longchamp, who wasn't far away in the Karaka Million...

Pondarosa Miss is in race three! Against Kentucky Son who was 4th in the Derby, and also a really talented horse called Wolfwhistle.

Chambord v Ryan Mark in race seven!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

The Hastings fields are AMAZING!

G1 Makfi:


Silent Achiever is likely to scratch and run in Melbourne instead, but still a remarkable line up!

Are you kidding??? This looks like it's a list of someones favorite horses haha!

Cannot WAIT. This is one of the best fields ever!

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Ooh, change of plans. My boss has suggested we both go to Hastings! It will mean leaving home at 5:30am and not getting back until about 11pm, but totally worth it. I can't wait.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Ooh, change of plans. My boss has suggested we both go to Hastings! It will mean leaving home at 5:30am and not getting back until about 11pm, but totally worth it. I can't wait.

How awesome and yeah I would imagine it's worth having to miss Puccini (... and Sangster, Miss Pelear and Antonio!). Should be a fantastic day! Can't wait to hear about it.

Good luck to Vey... oh no if I start that with the fields at Hastings I'll be here all night. Just have a blast!!!

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At Hastings now! The press room isn't the best, but the track is looking magnificent and the sun is shining. Can't wait for G1 racing.

First race is about 40 min away!

[my miss storm cat]

How exciting and oh wow ed I didn't realize Amun Ra was in the race with Stratocaster!!! You probably said it and I forgot.

Please wave to Blizzard (pretty boy! ) and Pink Diamond and Sam and Brotha and oh God every horse in the Makfi!!!!!!

Especially Veyron though. And Shuka. And Xanadu, Zennista, Nashville (might win, huh?), Soriano (might win), I Do (might win), Survived, Ms. O'Reilly, Jesus how does anyone cap this race? This is just the best field... wish I were there!

Have a wonderful time. Hope everyone comes home safe and am totally looking forward to reading your recap!