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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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02-12-2015, 10:35 AM
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So happy you're doing this ed! With your new position, etc., I wasn't sure if you'd choose to make the time but it is very much appreciated!
Cant wait to see the rest! Some nice fields this weekend... first though have to say luck to Iamishwara and Flower Bomb (but also to Antonio Lombardo, Steel Rose and oh how I would love to see Dorian Grey get a win)! Oh and safe trip home, Crocodile Canyon! On to Ellerslie... I am sure you'll be there so have a great time!!!!! Hoping for Stratocaster to get a win and, if not, for Prince Mambo. Great field... so exciting and not that I don't love Volkstok'n'barrell, I do but come on let's let the other have a chance of getting a nice win before you take the whole thing right?  Whoa Rising Romance and Sports Illustrated! Good luck to half the horses in the Gold Cup too. Quote:
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02-12-2015, 06:06 PM
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Thanks! Yeah, definitely can't wait for Ellerslie this weekend.
But I'll also be thinking about Christchurch - this is a huge couple of days for them in their recovery from the earthquakes. They had the opening ceremony for the Cricket World Cup last night, and the first game of the tournament is on Saturday, with NZ playing in front of a sellout crowd! Hope it's a great day down there and I hope the home team can get the result we all want.
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02-12-2015, 06:10 PM
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02-12-2015, 06:14 PM
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VAVASOUR
 filly, Redoute's Choice-Valpolicella Trainer: Peter & Dawn Williams, Auckland (no Derby wins) Jockey: Leith Innes (Wahid 2006) 8 starts 3 wins 4 seconds 1 third 1st Gr. 2 Sir Tristram Fillies' Classic 2nd Gr. 2 Royal Stakes 3rd Soliloquy Stakes She's run good races all season - second to Volkstok'n'barrell in a maiden in September, and a couple of strong runs in stakes races since then. But she went to a new level in her G2 win last Saturday, fighting back so hard after looking like she was gone. She's another horse who's getting really good at exactly the right time! Current odds: 8 My ranking: 3rd
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02-12-2015, 06:33 PM
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* * * edit - Ed I am still catching up on stuff but have to say this is beautifully written... I just love it. Every word is so thoughtful and perfect... just really good stuff (and on my favorite girl). http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...in-Herbie-Dyke Last edited by my miss storm cat : 02-12-2015 at 06:56 PM.
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02-13-2015, 03:39 PM
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Sorry to read about In Style's injury... glad it looks like she'll be back.
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02-13-2015, 08:56 PM
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I'm going to have to watch the Avondale Guineas replay a few times before I can comment properly, but my first impression is that even though Volkstok'n'barrell was beaten today it was one of his best ever performances.
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#11
02-14-2015, 09:44 AM
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Man I wish they would find an easier spot for Miss Pelear.
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