New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

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Benzini was so good today.

And, wow, Redeem Code!

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I think that was Durham Town's best ever performance.

Now it's Derby time!

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That was one of the greatest races I've ever seen.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

That was one of the greatest races I've ever seen.

I am still just completely speechless and numb and haven't caught my breath!!!!!!!!

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VSB didn't deserve to lose - if Mongolian Khan wasn't there, he's just won the Derby by five and a half lengths!

But Mongolian Khan was even better. Unbelievable performance from him and a truly unforgettable race.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

I think that was Durham Town's best ever performance.

... and still, no replay!

I know it will be there eventually and I cannot wait but it's frustrating!

I did manage to watch the Derby again... where does this one rate for you? How does it compare with say the past 10 years?

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That's a good question!

When it's so soon after it and you're still so stunned and excited, it's easy to go a bit over the top and say it was the best ever.

There have been some great ones - Xcellent coming from last to win in 2004, Jimmy Choux fighting back so courageously in 2011, Silent Achiever's amazing dominance in 2012, Puccini's crazy move in the middle of the race last year.

But I don't know if I've ever seen such an amazing battle between two horses in a Derby before. It was just unbelievable, and it lasted for the whole stretch.

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There was almost too much sporting drama in Auckland on Saturday - across town NZ were playing Australia in a World Cup game at Eden Park, and it was one of the closest and most unbelievable games ever. But we're still undefeated, now in 4 games.

[my miss storm cat]

Awesome about the World Cup and, for the record, if an award were given for the most attempts to actually watch the Darley Plate which is now up (well the video is apparently up although it will not actually play)... I'd win!

Man I really want to see it! I think I will finally have recovered from that race where he fell and whoa it's been a couple of years now (I think).

Cannot wait. SO happy for him and for his people.

Originally Posted by _ed_

That's a good question!

When it's so soon after it and you're still so stunned and excited, it's easy to go a bit over the top and say it was the best ever.

There have been some great ones - Xcellent coming from last to win in 2004, Jimmy Choux fighting back so courageously in 2011, Silent Achiever's amazing dominance in 2012, Puccini's crazy move in the middle of the race last year.

But I don't know if I've ever seen such an amazing battle between two horses in a Derby before. It was just unbelievable, and it lasted for the whole stretch.

I was trying to decide if it's the greatest NZ Derby I have seen but then started remembering others from the past few years and just wanted your opinion.

I think, for the rest of my life, when I see that replay I will get chills!

Some very nice fields on Wednesday!!!

[my miss storm cat]

Are you there today?

Wave to Sangster for me!

Good luck to Graphic and to Rollout the Carpet... would be so happy to see either one win their respective races but alas... very strong fields (I think if I were playing I'd use Abidewithme, Ponderosa Miss and Palace Rock but rooting only... will wait for Oaks day to play).

Have a great time if you're there!

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I had to be at the office for the early part of the day working on the weekly paper, but I've been at Ellerslie since just before the Sunline Vase. Some fantastic performances today - Rock Diva was stunning.