New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

[my miss storm cat]

I just watched the Giant Turtle / Wealth Prince race again (don't judge me ... I really am liking both those horses so much and am hoping Wealth Prince wins his next out) and realize I forgot to ask you about Southern Comet.... hope he's okay.

[my miss storm cat]

Sorry to read about Chris Dell, a name I am not familiar with. Hope he'll make a full recovery.

It doesn't sound like his mount made it... do you know who it was?

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It's sounding a bit better for Chris - a brain scan showed no signs of bleeding or damage, which is very good news. But he does have a bad concussion, so it will be a long recovery process.

Yeah, not good news for the horse, unfortunately - broke both front legs. He was an unnamed two-year-old.

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The latest on Chris:
http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...injured-jockey


And I was happy to report this story:
http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...-New-Years-Day

That's a win-win. I was worried that Te Akau might not want to release Cameron from his contract, so it was very nice of them to do that. And now they've got one of the very best riding their horse.

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Didn't make it to Ellerslie yesterday - was in the office writing our newspaper previews for the week. But there were some really good races! It was so good to see Snowdrop (daughter of Daffodil) win again, and Vavasour was just amazing in her race.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Didn't make it to Ellerslie yesterday - was in the office writing our newspaper previews for the week. But there were some really good races! It was so good to see Snowdrop (daughter of Daffodil) win again, and Vavasour was just amazing in her race.

Loved both and was very happy to see Lucky Feather win as well!!! I should probably keep my mouth shut but was holding my breath watching the jock on Carlotta going up the rail... you ever watch a race and just feel like they're being a little reckless? Like I said I probably shouldn't even being saying it, but...

Nice runs by both Bingo and Gustavo too.

Very much liked the retired thoroughbred video on the NZ Racing site.

Some exciting fields for Saturday. Welcome back, Pondarose Miss (!!!) and good luck to Fritzy Boy, Soriano, Postman's Daughter, and then to O'Marilyn, Pump Up the Volume, Ransomed, and like a hundred others.

Can't wait to see which race Tomorrowland runs in.

We are now able to play some racing from NZ on TVG BUT as it has clearly replaced HK as my favorite racing in the world (and for some time incase you hadn't noticed haha!) I have never wanted to... I like it being fun and staying strictly a fan BUT I might have to play him to win just once cause I think he is soooo good.

We'll see.

So how is my favorite boy Veyron anyway? Frustrating still not being able to read the articles! Too bad they don't unlock them after like a week or so!

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Veyron seems to be really well, and he's going for the Zabeel Classic on Boxing Day. He won it in 2012 and was second to Shez Sinsational in 2011.

Agree about the Carlotta ride - it was not a good call to go for that rail run.

So good to see Pondarosa Miss back after those injuries she suffered at Hastings in August! It would be amazing to see her win, and she's being aimed at the G1 Auckland Cup in March.