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01-30-2015, 08:55 PM
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It was a shame that they called those races off - the biggest day of the year for that track.
 But the Waikato Guineas should be a great race.Archie had a leg injury and had to be retired. But he's found a nice new home with a dressage group, which is great to hear. 
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01-30-2015, 10:19 PM
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Archie! Okay for some reason I blanked out BUT am happy to look forward to your new girl, Auriol (pretty name).
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01-31-2015, 06:38 AM
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Why yes it is 4:30 in the morning here and yes I did watch the replay again
 and just had to say McQueen was impressive after overcoming that awful start, poor guy.I can't wait to see the new Derby list... did Giant Turtle crack the top... 15 or so maybe? 20? Hope so! Really beautiful win by Mongolian Khan. I hadn't expected that at all (either!).
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02-03-2015, 03:06 PM
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Here's the latest list. Just my own opinion, of course!
1. Volkstok'n'barrell 2. Mongolian Khan 3. McQueen 4. Rockfast 5. Sound Proposition 6. Stratocaster 7. Gaultier 8. Giant Turtle 9. Margin Trader 10. Kolonel Kev Edit: I initially had Tavy in the list at number eight, but she was withdrawn this week - targeting the Oaks instead. Last edited by _ed_ : 02-03-2015 at 05:23 PM.
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02-05-2015, 11:28 PM
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This was one of the hardest articles I've ever had to write.
http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...rs-special-win
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02-10-2015, 10:05 AM
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Of course I saw this and wondered what you were talking about... you know how much I love this horse. Went and searched by the name on the NZ Racing site and thought oh now nice... what did she win? Just watched and have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Oh Rory how did you even do that? She is a GREAT horse but that was a hell of a ride.... Heartbreak for Nashville (but whoa... what a nice race for him!) and while I stupidly already cannot remember who was 3rd that was wonderful and pretty unexpected (to me, anyway) to see Lauren Tate have such a good race !!! Quote:
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02-10-2015, 04:06 PM
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It's that time of year again...
VOLKSTOK'N'BARRELL  gelding, Tavistock-Volkster Trainer: Donna & Dean Logan, Ruakaka (Habibi 2013) Jockey: Matt Cameron (no Derby wins) 6 starts 5 wins 0 seconds 1 third NZ$176,250 1st Gr. 2 Great Northern Guineas 1st Gr. 3 Bonecrusher Stakes 1st Karaka 3yo Mile "It's amazing having a horse like this." - Donna Logan "He just does it so easily. It's a great buzz riding a horse like this." - Matt Cameron This is the horse everyone has been talking about for the Derby since about September. He has been almost scarily dominant in winning his last five races in a row, forcing Logan to say he's possibly one of the best horses she's trained. Obviously the Logan team are pretty good with Derby horses, winning it in 2013 with Habibi and finishing second last year with Rising Romance. Donna Logan has been very happy with this horse's progress all season, which has to tell you he's on track. The only remaining question about him is the distance, but Donna Logan believes he will handle it with no problems at all. We'll find out on Saturday in the G2 Avondale Guineas! Current odds: 2.50 My ranking: 1st
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02-11-2015, 03:12 PM
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MONGOLIAN KHAN
 colt, Holy Roman Emperor-Centafit Trainer: Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge (no Derby wins) Jockey: Opie Bosson (no Derby wins) 5 starts 4 wins 0 seconds 0 thirds NZ$115,500 1st Gr. 2 Waikato Guineas 1st Jesters Pies Salver "I think this horse has got lots of upside." - Murray Baker "I'm pretty sure he's going to be a huge chance in the Derby." - Opie Bosson He won on debut, then failed in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas, but since then he's just got better and better with three wins in a row including the Waikato Guineas. He's suddenly getting very good, and he's doing it at exactly the right time. I do think the Waikato Guineas was a little weaker than the races Volkstok'n'barrell has been winning, so the Avondale Guineas on Saturday will be very interesting - the first clash between the two favourites for the Derby. Current odds: 5 My ranking: 2nd
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02-16-2015, 04:50 PM
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MCQUEEN
 gelding, Alamosa-Creil Trainer: Jim Collett, Matamata (no Derby wins) Jockey: Samantha Collett (no Derby wins) 5 starts 2 wins 1 second 0 thirds NZ$25,900 4th Gr. 2 Waikato Guineas 5th Gr. 2 Avondale Guineas I loved this horse's back-to-back wins in his second and third starts, then he had no luck at all in the Waikato Guineas and did really well to finish as close as fourth. His run in the Avondale Guineas was only okay, but he has shown enough to stick with him. Current odds: 9 My ranking: 4th
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02-15-2015, 09:47 AM
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02-15-2015, 09:04 PM
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I guess he has to be! He has been such a surprising horse. Still a maiden, but third in the Waikato Guineas at 130-1 and now second in the Avondale at 50-1.
I'll update the list ASAP. I can tell you now that Margin Trader and (unfortunately) Stratocaster will be moving off the list.
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02-16-2015, 10:19 AM
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 Volkstok'n'barrell and Mongolian Khan are much the best and seem to prove it every time. Will still hope for Giant Turtle though! I really do need to go back and start watching the replays from Sound Proposition, Midnitemagicman, Kolonel Kev and a couple of others. Happy to read Iamishwara will go for a G1.
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02-17-2015, 09:48 AM
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Good luck to NZ in the World Cup! Hey ed I kow it's all about the Derby horses right now BUT where on earth is Tomorrowland? Did something happen to him and I missed it?
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