New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

_ed_ · #1 10-28-2014, 08:54 PM

Pukekohe is having major issues with their track, and I don't think people feel like they can trust it. The races have since been called off.

The 1000 Guineas for fillies is on November 15, while the 2000 Guineas is November 8. It doesn't sound like anyone is crazy enough to run in both of them this year - you have to be Katie Lee to do that!

_ed_ · #2 10-31-2014, 01:04 AM

Just got confirmation that I'm going to Christchurch for the 2000 Guineas next week! My first G1 race. Really excited about it.

my miss storm cat · #3 11-03-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by _ed_

Pukekohe is having major issues with their track, and I don't think people feel like they can trust it. The races have since been called off.

The 1000 Guineas for fillies is on November 15, while the 2000 Guineas is November 8. It doesn't sound like anyone is crazy enough to run in both of them this year - you have to be Katie Lee to do that!

I keep meaning to ask you about her kids! Please post it if there's any news!

Happy to hear you get to go to the 2000 Guineas!

_ed_ · #4 11-03-2014, 08:05 PM

Katie's first little boy (sire Fastnet Rock) has not been named yet, but he's been entered for the Golden Slipper in April! So Graeme Rogerson must think he has some ability.

my miss storm cat · #5 11-04-2014, 11:38 AM

Oh ed... horrible morning reading about Moroney's poor horse at Flemington so I went to see what was up on the NZ racing site.

Zennista!!! Were you there? That was amazing the way she fought back once Abidewithme caught up to her haha!

... and oh, Soriano who I love so much and OH POSTMANS DAUGHTER! If you look at the replay look at what happens to her from like 1:44 to 1:52 and still she manages to end 4th?! That was some rough going for her and a very nice job (once again) by Derek Nolan who I am not at all familiar with, I'm ashamed to say.

edit - ... and of course I just went to look at the Informant and found your very good piece!

http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...-Sofitel-title

_ed_ · #6 11-04-2014, 03:02 PM

Thanks! That was a fun race to watch and write about. The day got so sad later in the afternoon with the Melbourne Cup, but there were some fantastic races earlier in the day at Ellerslie.

_ed_ · #7 11-05-2014, 04:08 PM

The field for the 2000 Guineas on Saturday:

Not a big field, but a talented group. I can't wait.

_ed_ · #8 11-07-2014, 07:24 PM

We're underway on Guineas day!

The sun's shining, the track is perfect and I can't wait for the big races this afternoon.