Taupo on Wednesday, one of my favourite days of the year. Hardly any prize money, but all the good horses on their way to Hawke's Bay go there because the track is always dry. It will be again this year.
Look at this field for only
$9500.
1 1023X Keepa Cruisin 4 90 59.0 Stephen McKee, Ardmore
2 1124X Mufhasa 7 88 58.0 Stephen McKee, Ardmore
3 4350X Run Like Al 3 88 58.0 Michael Coleman Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata
4 8026X Insouciant 6 85 56.5 Opie Bosson Mark Walker, Matamata-Rangiora
5 0116X Lightning McQueen 2 75 54.0 Peter McKay, Matamata
6 X7866 Nosmo King 1 75 54.0 Kenny & Lisa Rae, Ruakaka
7 3190X Onmepatmalone 5 73 54.0 Steven Pinfold, Byerley Park
Two G1 winners, Keepa Cruisin and Insouciant!
The day also always has some of the best 3yos of the season, for example last year had 1000 Guineas winner Insouciant and also the best 3yo of last season Alamosa winning races.
Might be the same this year, but I can't tell you who yet. So many on debut.
My plan is to head straight home from Law school, grab a beer and turn on the TV.
