New Zealand Racing, 2014-15

_ed_ · #1 03-20-2015, 09:20 PM

Aw, Rising Romance just misses out. But still a nice run.

_ed_ · #2 03-21-2015, 05:54 AM

VSB! Amazing.

my miss storm cat · #3 03-21-2015, 10:28 AM

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Some nice fields but oh I do wish Postman's Daughter would be retired now. While I am rooting for others like Recite I haven't forgotten what a nice race Julinsky Prince ran that last out.

That was so nice to see him win! (Not sure why Recite was scratched though...(?) ). The only replay I have watched so far, but...

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VSB! Amazing.

Thrilled to hear he won!!!!!

Will catch the replay later. Very very happy though and I can imagine how completely ecstatic you were!

my miss storm cat · #4 03-21-2015, 05:37 PM

Absolutely thrilling! Man my heart is still racing from watching VSB!!!

_ed_ · #5 03-22-2015, 12:14 AM

It was a wonderful performance. Mongolian Khan didn't seem to like the step back down in distance, but hopefully he'll run better in the Derby next time he races.

NZ is through to the World Cup semi-final, which is in Auckland on Tuesday! I've got my tickets. Excited, but nervous.

my miss storm cat · #6 03-22-2015, 11:43 AM

That is awesome! Hope they win.

Ed, Habibi runs today at SA...

Here's hoping.

my miss storm cat · #7 03-24-2015, 10:16 AM

... and, even with the increase, this remains the greatest bargain in racing!

http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...15000-for-2015

_ed_ · #8 03-28-2015, 12:07 AM

Marky Mark! Back to his best today.

my miss storm cat · #9 03-28-2015, 01:42 AM

Iamishwara!!!

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Marky Mark! Back to his best today.

Very nice (and I know how much you love his name

).

Kidding!

Nice win by Vespa too.

my miss storm cat · #10 03-29-2015, 10:27 AM

Was going to comment 30,000 or so videos posted from the trials last week (which I just now found and oh wow - Fix looked great!) but just saw the bad news...

Glad you were there for the win at the semi-final though and hope your team turns the tables next year!

_ed_ · #11 03-30-2015, 06:03 PM

Thanks. It does hurt - finally making it to the final after losing six semi-finals, then losing the final this time.

It was especially painful with how the winning team behaved - http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/...30-1mb9q3.html

But they were the better team and deserved it. Hopefully it will be our turn in 2019.

Anyway, back to the racing!

_ed_ · #12 03-31-2015, 04:01 PM

I love stories like this - the owners of Exquisite Jewel bought her for $400 at auction!

On Saturday she won the G3 Manawatu Classic, and she has also finished third in the G3 Desert Gold Stakes and fourth in the G1 New Zealand Oaks. She's worth a lot more than that now!