New Zealand Racing, 2011-12

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You're probably talking about the G1 Zabeel Classic - won by VR in 2009 and by Booming last year. Red Ruler was placed both times.

That race and 3 other graded stakes races are coming up at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, and then there's the amazing seven graded stakes races there on New Year's Day. Can't wait! But it's sad that I won't be able to post replays.

Jimmy's back from Hong Kong and having a well-deserved rest. His jockey said he just didn't sprint in the HK Mile the way he usually does, so he might need a bit of a break. It sounds like he'll have his next race in late February/early March.