New Zealand Racing

[my miss storm cat]

Thanks ed. Duh!

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On the good Sir...

http://www.racingandsports.com.au/ra...asp?NID=133030

[_ed_]

Very tough first race for him, don't think he can win that. He'll be competitive when he gets up over more distance though.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Very tough first race for him, don't think he can win that. He'll be competitive when he gets up over more distance though.

Yeah it will be tough but I keep looking at the names...

Maybe I'm nuts but i think he can win this one.

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Nice sprinter Mufhasa won that Taupo race, excellent performance. Run Like Al was 2nd, Keepa Cruisin 3rd and Insouciant 4th. It looked like those two girls weren't quite fully fit, they'll improve with the run.

Saw some nice 3yos there today.

Have a look at this girl, Amaryllis on debut:
http://www.dailymotion.com/classicco...maryllis_sport


And this gelding, Sensible Sam:
http://www.dailymotion.com/classicco...ible-sam_sport

Very nice.

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There's a strong rumour that in the next 24 hours there will be an announcement that the NZ Derby will be worth $3 million. That's about US$2 million.

That's quite a big increase from $700,000 this year!

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The announcement has been made. A bit less than the rumour but I'm still really happy - $2.2 million.

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10 days to go!

Mudgway Stakes (G1)

Bulginbaah, Keepa Cruisin, Fritzy Boy - 13-2 fav
Sterling Prince - 15-2
Princess Coup - 9-1
Mufhasa - 11-1
Run Like Al, Altered Image, Vosne Romanee - 13-1
Martini Red - 15-1
Irlanda - 17-1
Red Ruler, Insouciant - 20-1
Others > 25-1

Who wins?