New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

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It was great, and congratulations to all the winners. They all really deserved it. I thought the 2yo one would be one of the closest races, so I was a bit surprised that Vespa won it unanimously!

I don't think there's much to report at the moment with Pinzaara or Archie. Pinzaara is back at the stable but not doing serious workouts yet, and Archie is doing some walking on an underwater treadmill. But hopefully it won't be too long until they're in action!

[my miss storm cat]

Thanks for the update.

Have a great time on Saturday. Such an amazing field!

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It should be brilliant. I can't wait.

Whoa, the trials down at Taupo on Wednesday have a bit of quality in them!
http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...trial-at-Taupo

But I think I'll be stuck in the office working on the newspaper that day.

[my miss storm cat]

Whoa that is some list!

[my miss storm cat]

What a nice win...that must have been a very emotional scene.

Congrats to the beautiful I Do and to her people.

Need to watch the replay again. Fantastic seeing so many great horses in one field and oh... Veyron. I had secretly wondered if we'd ever really see him on the track again so I am just really happy.

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Amazing performance. She's been a really good horse - that was her 14th win - but this was by far the best field she's faced, and she was way too good for them. Best performance of her career.

And yeah, emotional scenes afterwards. I'm so glad they won.

Some nice runs in behind - Ms O'Reilly was particularly good, and so were Brave Centaur and Soriano.

I'm not disappointed in Veyron, Viadana or Costume. There was a bit of a track bias and it was hard to win from where they were. Plus the race was a bit too short for all of them. They'll do better next time.

I'd recommend looking at races eight and nine as well. Spectacular performances by some possible rising stars.

Great day of racing! And it's only going to get better from here.

[my miss storm cat]

I laughed when I saw your post... okay yes I guess we shall just have to call her Ms. O'Reilly from here on out and leave it at that!

Not disappointed either. It's early yet.

Lucky you getting to go to the awards the other night and these races and yes I just watched the 8th...

Wow!

Gotta say I am impressed that Blue Streak managed to hang on for 2nd cause I don't want to forget that but whoa... El Pescado? Are you kidding me? Awfully nice win and a very good ride from Mr. Cameron. Too bad they don't use Trakus cause that would be interesting to look at with how wide he had to go and all.

I think you're right... a star is born.

Was going to watch the finale a little later but just did and boy am I glad as Pondarosa Miss is now a name I will burn into my brain. That was fantastic!

Rising stars indeed.