New Zealand Racing, 2009-10

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The Hombre won that 3yo race really impressively. He went straight to the lead, sprinted again at the turn to go to a 3-length lead, and no one got close to him. 3 starts now for 2 wins and a second. He could be a good one. We'll have to wait and see how he runs in longer races though.

Joey Massino finished nicely to get second. He'll be better when he steps up to a mile.

The Mudgway is only about 3 hours away now.

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It was a 40-1 shocker - Tavistock.


Mufhasa had a wide trip and tried hard, but Tavistock just had more left in the last few strides of the race.

There was a fall in the race, with two horses coming down, but it sounds like both of the horses and jockeys are OK.

I have to say I've hardly heard of Tavistock, but he really impressed me today. He's now a G1-winning son of Montjeu, so he has a good stud career ahead.

I'll post the replay soon.

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Replay - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7GUxqncO90

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Weird name, but a good horse - Warrentherooster went wire to wire to win the Wanganui Guineas by 2 lengths.

Replay - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Q8yNtmX7c

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Hastings tomorrow...

Windsor Park Plate (G1)

1 702X0 Sarrera (AUS) 8 114 59.0 Craig Grylls (a) Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata
2 865X2 Sir Slick 16 112 59.0 Samantha Collett (a) Graeme Nicholson & Paul Allbon, Te Aroha
3 130X2 Mufhasa 13 110 59.0 Sam Spratt Stephen McKee, Ardmore
4 1X585 Jacowils 15 104 59.0 Scratching Kristine Stead, Te Rapa
5 061X0 Prince Kaapstad 11 104 59.0 Opie Bosson Richard Yuill, Pukekohe Park
6 09X19 Fritzy Boy 12 102 59.0 Michael Walker Alby MacGregor, Opaki
7 83X63 Sterling Prince 3 100 59.0 Cameron Lammas Vanessa & Wayne Hillis, Matamata
8 435X0 Vosne Romanee 9 100 59.0 Buddy Lammas (a) Jeff Lynds, Awapuni
9 40X31 Tavistock 4 104 58.5 Jason Waddell Andrew Campbell, Opaki
10 423X4 Tell A Tale (AUS) 5 98 58.5 James McDonald (a) Mark Walker, Matamata
11 500XL Altered Image 10 90 58.5 Scratching Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata
12 262X1 Culminate 6 106 57.0 Leith Innes Stephen McKee, Ardmore
13 41X24 Daffodil 7 96 56.5 Hayden Tinsley Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge, Palmerston North
14 55X74 Il Quello Veloce 2 95 56.5 Mark Du Plessis John Sargent, Matamata
15 577X1 The Pooka (AUS) (B1) 1 93 59.0 Troy Harris John Wheeler, New Plymouth
16 163X3 Arlington (AUS) (B2) 14 90 59.0 Graeme & Debbie Rogerson, Tuhikaramea


Gold Trail Stakes (G3)

1 2218X Katie Lee (AUS) 11 77 56.0 Opie Bosson Graeme & Debbie Rogerson, Tuhikaramea
2 120X6 Seven Schillings 13 77 56.0 Scratching Richard Yuill, Pukekohe Park
3 335X3 Corsage 7 75 56.0 James McDonald (a) Mark Walker, Matamata
4 011 Queen Sabeel 5 75 56.0 Michael Walker Graeme & Debbie Rogerson, Tuhikaramea
5 630X3 Eileen Dubh 9 74 56.0 Jonathan Riddell Francis Finnegan, Woodville
6 223X4 St Germaine 3 73 56.0 Mark Du Plessis John Sargent, Matamata
7 413X9 Gofonze 12 69 56.0 Kelly Myers Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge, Palmerston North
8 3350X Bewitch 10 68 56.0 Leith Innes Andrew Scott, Matamata
9 10X4 Sitara 4 67 56.0 Buddy Lammas (a) Don Dwyer, Byerley Park
10 0107X Mi Payday 2 64 56.0 David Walker Stephen Crutchley, Wanganui
11 3X Mercury Mistress 6 56 56.0 Andrew Calder Lance Noble, Matamata
12 Promenade 8 50 56.0 Hayden Tinsley Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge, Palmerston North
13 Staged (AUS) 1 50 56.0 Craig Grylls (a) Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata

And a nice 3yo race on the undercard with The Hombre and King's Ransom.

[my miss storm cat]

Wow that's a tough race to put Sir Slick in!

Does your girl Daffodil win here ed?

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I don't think so. It rained overnight so the track looks a bit too wet for her and for Tell A Tale. Not sure about Mufhasa today either.

I'll go for Culminate now.

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Hastings tomorrow...

Windsor Park Plate (G1)

I don't recognize the name. Is this a new G1 or have they changed the name on another of the G1 races so that I can't figure out where I should put the results?

Terribly annoying for those of us trying to keep historical records, this changing the race names every 2 or 3 years.

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It's formerly the Stoney Bridge Stakes.

Originally Posted by _ed_

I don't think so. It rained overnight so the track looks a bit too wet for her

That shows how much I know...



1st: Daffodil
2nd: Sarrera
3rd: Sterling Prince

Then Prince Kaapstad, Culminate and Tavistock.

Mufhasa was stuck in a crazy early sprint up front and had nothing left in the straight. Tell A Tale was slow out of the gates and never threatened.

Incredible win by Daffodil though. She was nearly last coming around the turn and made a huge run down the outside. Massive.

Replay coming soon.