New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

[my miss storm cat]

So tell me, ed... is it Volkstok'n'barrell and Mongolian Khan with another running for 3rd or is this more open than it seems?

Of course I will most definitely be using Giant Turtle as well. Not sure what to do about Sound Proposition...

Too bad no Platinum Witness... much easier spot for her. They should have taken a chance!

Can't wait and really just keep gazing at the field because so many of them have just been so good!

Have to say this one time.... aaaah what a wonderful world it would be if Durham Town and Survived both won on Saturday!

Saw this... hope he's alright (?):

Due to injury Craig Grylls will not be attending Waikato today.

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I haven't heard anything about Craig, but he's still booked for four rides on Derby day so I'm guessing it's nothing major.

I'm not sure about the Derby either. I think the 'big two' are both going to be huge chances, but I also have so much respect for Vavasour - she's so big and strong that people say she looks more like a 5yo than a 3yo! That's got to count for something in the home stretch.

And then there could be some upsets - Sound Proposition? Margin Trader? I just don't know.

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The remaining Derby jockey confirmations:

Sealed By A Dance - Reese Jones
J'Walke - Dylan Turner
Nymph Monte - Derek Nolan

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Craig Grylls news:
http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...-with-longshot

"I was leading one behind the barrier at the Matamata trials when it reared up and came down on top of me. I was a bit stiff and sore and didn't ride at Te Rapa on Wednesday, but I'll be alright for Saturday."

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

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.

It is just insane... I just watched it again and whoa... those two! Such fantastic horses and what else separated them but luck?

Man poor VSB... he is really such a sensational horse.

Hooray for Sound Proposition, cause that was no small task, and to Dee I Cee who I never thought had any chance of being anywhere at all (... but I know you did!).

Regarding the Darley Plate...

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Have to say this one time.... aaaah what a wonderful world it would be if Durham Town and Survived both won on Saturday!

... and there is no video up of Durham Towns win?! Nooo! Hopefully they will fix it.

It muyst have been absolutely amazing being there...

Have not yet checked the Informant as I just woke up but cannot wait to read your stuff and watch all the other replays.

Great great Derby! Feels like we got two winners out of it.

[my miss storm cat]

Good Lord that was a beautiful run from Savaria (considering I thought Platinum Witness could have won that blindfolded and running backwards)!