New Zealand Racing, 2009-10

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Yeah, it just wasn't her day. Usually in the parade she's on her toes and kicking a bit, and yesterday she looked bored. She's had 10 races this season, all stakes, and maybe she's had enough for now. Opie said she was never interested in trying.

Bayboy ran a nice race but got a bit tired at the end. Monaco went a bit crazy at the last turn! Zarzuela didn't have the same zip as she showed in her last two races.

Military Move deserved it. He opened up the same big break as he did in the 2000 Guineas, and this time there was no Katie Lee to run him down. It was great to see Michael Walker's celebration - I think it was his first G1 since his major head injury 18 months ago, and he said he had always dreamed of winning the Derby.

Great picture - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/97...y-Images-Sport

[my miss storm cat]

That picture is just lovely and made it all better somehow.

Good for him... I'm happy for him and yeah I'm sure you're right... it's been a long season for her and good for MM too although I was surprised by who was and wasn't there at the end.

Nice nice horses this time around. Shall we expect the same in 2012?

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Nice nice horses this time around. Shall we expect the same in 2012?

Yes! But hopefully 2011 will be good too.

Auckland Cup tomorrow...

1 43471 Zavite 14 107 57.5 Damien Oliver Anthony Cummings, Randwick
2 81536 Spin Around (AUS) 19 106 57.0 Vinnie Colgan Steven Cooper, Ardmore
3 00808 Mandela 4 104 57.0 Mark Zahra Richard Yuill, Pukekohe Park
4 X7152 Everbright 1 106 56.5 Michael Rodd Andrew Scott, Matamata
5 X3776 Willy Smith 18 104 56.0 Michael Walker David Haworth & Matt Dixon, Foxton
6 23526 Manonamission 17 103 56.0 Opie Bosson Lisa Latta, Awapuni
7 03506 Young Centaur (AUS) 12 102 55.5 Michael Coleman John Sargent, Matamata
8 90533 Six O'Clock News 20 101 54.5 James McDonald (a) Trent Busuttin, Cambridge
9 0X749 Tinseltown 6 99 54.0 Craig Grylls Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata
10 15206 Fazza 16 95 52.5 Kelly Myers Jeff Lynds, Awapuni
11 25119 Zabene 11 95 52.5 Leith Innes Mark Walker, Rangiora
12 21123 Passchendaele 8 96 52.0 Scratching John Sargent, Matamata
13 71161 Booming 5 94 51.0 Glen Boss Jeff Lynds, Awapuni
14 13411 Heza Karma Karzi (AUS) 9 93 51.0 Craig Williams John Sargent, Matamata
15 26452 Minqar Qaim (AUS) 15 90 51.0 Sam Spratt Mark Walker, Matamata
16 53981 Bakup 13 88 51.0 Lisa Allpress Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge
17 11450 Grand Affair 10 86 51.0 Allan Peard Richard Yuill, Pukekohe Park
18 47493 Seaflyte 7 73 51.0 Noel Harris Vanessa & Wayne Hillis, Matamata
19 47277 Tin Goose 2 84 51.0 Trudy Thornton Donna, Dean Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka
20 11214 Elbaz 21 80 51.0 Scratching Stephen Marsh, Cambridge
21 56634 Nazabeel 3 70 51.0 Richard & Chris Otto, Te Awamutu

It's a shame Passchendaele is scratched with an injury. She was at even money and would have been so hard to beat.

[my miss storm cat]

Who is the favorite now and why do I only know 6 of these names?

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Zavite was the favourite. The field was filled more with up-and-comers than horses who had proven themselves at the top level, and I guess that experience was a big thing in Zavite's favour.

Replay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gptgegPPUM

But I LOVED this performance on the undercard, in the Sunline Vase, by a filly called A Chance To Dream. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l811pCnpmpg

She's second favourite for the Oaks now (behind Keep The Peace) now after that amazing win. I think that's the best Oaks prep I've seen this season.

If you're worried about the horse that gets eased up near the end of that race, she's ok. Probably won't race again, which is a shame, but I'm sure her owners will look after her at their huge stud.

[my miss storm cat]

Great seeing the replays ed!

Thanks!

[my miss storm cat]

Can you tell me something about Grey Way?

I was looking at the Hall of Fame inductees...

51 wins of 164 starts?

I've never heard this name before and was wondering if he's like a national treasure, what time period this was, etc.

(Oh yeah and how is our good Sir, ed? Any news?)

Thanks!