New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

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Exciting photo finish in the first of the day at Ellerslie! Six lengths back to third.

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Whoa, Avisto and Volkstok'n'barrell were so impressive today. Especially Volkstok.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Whoa, Avisto and Volkstok'n'barrell were so impressive today. Especially Volkstok.

I just watched that one... VERY nice!

Also just read your piece in the Informant and am so happy there are big plans for Soriano especially!

http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...or-Classic-bid

(Noms for the Livamol are crazy good)!

Almost had a heart attack cause when I looked at the NZ Racing site and seeing a Sangster win pic! I mean that was a truly nice 2nd behind The Cleaner on Friday night but I thought well wait did he go home and race again already (and win!)?!

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Ha, I noticed that as well! But that was a really nice race for him behind The Cleaner. I hope he does win another one soon.

Wow, I'm getting to write about so many great horses in my preview articles for this week's newspaper - Puccini, Stratocaster, Fix, Silent Achiever, Bounding... I can't believe I'm getting paid to do it!

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Aw.

http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...lined-by-virus

It was nice to be the first one to report this, but I wish it hadn't happened. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Wow, I'm getting to write about so many great horses in my preview articles for this week's newspaper - Puccini, Stratocaster, Fix, Silent Achiever, Bounding... I can't believe I'm getting paid to do it!

I continue to read your stuff (and smile when I see your name) all the time. I'm so happy for you.

Great job (always). Your passion and enthusiasm shine through.

(... and yeah that is a shame about Albany Reunion. Get better!).

Opie... what on earth is going on? I was surprised to read about his... do we call it a break?

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Thanks!

Yeah, I'm not sure about this break for Opie either. He's done it a couple of times before, said he might not be back and then come back a few months later. But that was always in the winter, when it was harder to keep his weight down and the racing wasn't that good anyway. This a bit different. But I hope we see him again soon.

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Arrived at the track. It's freezing! But a beautiful sunny day.