New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

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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.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

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

Wave to Blizzard, Amon Ra and Stratocaster and EVERY horse in the 8th and most in the 9th for me!

Hey you didn't tell me Pinzaara was running! Good luck, ed. Hope she wins!

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Yeah! So exciting to have her back. But it sounds like she's not quite 100% fit yet and there are some really nice horses in that field - Ryan Mark is scarily good.

But hopefully she'll run a nice race and improve from there.

Jeez that was an impressive win by Tomorrowland.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Yeah! So exciting to have her back. But it sounds like she's not quite 100% fit yet and there are some really nice horses in that field - Ryan Mark is scarily good.

But hopefully she'll run a nice race and improve from there.

Jeez that was an impressive win by Tomorrowland.

Well I hope she has a very safe trip and that she surprises you!

... and if not, it's all good.

Enjoy her race!

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Won't be around much for the next week - off for a vacation in Australia with my girlfriend to celebrate her 30th birthday.

[my miss storm cat]

Hope you have a great time, ed!

What a nice win by The Filly! No surprise seeing I Do right up there but oh... Postman's Daughter! That was some trifecta.

The stuff of dreams!