New Zealand Racing, 2011-12

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I'd love to see any of those win, but I think the likeliest ones are Veyron and Scarlett Lady.

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Warhorse wins the Diamond by DQ. Never a good way to decide a big race. But Rollout The Carpet couldn't stay up after that interference.

Scarlett Lady v Veyron was a great battle in the NZ Stakes.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

I'd love to see any of those win, but I think the likeliest ones are Veyron and Scarlett Lady.

Nicely done!

Looked at results... was Antonio scratched or did I miss his name (like I did with Warhorse - didn't know he was running cause I read it all too fast but yes I agree NOT a good way to win one)?

Haven't watched replays yet but I was surprised at where Shuka ended up...

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Antonio was 3rd. He had a really wide gate and had to use up a lot of energy to get to the lead and get across. I thought it was a good effort.

I think Shuka was just telling his connections that he's had enough racing for now. He never looked interested yesterday. It sounds like he'll get a break now.

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Jimmy Choux will resume in the G1 Easter Handicap at Ellerslie on April 14.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Jimmy Choux will resume in the G1 Easter Handicap at Ellerslie on April 14.

Can't wait and I vote that you somehow go to the Oaks!

Anything else good this coming weekend?

How are your horses?????

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Pinzaara ran at Ellerslie on Saturday. She came 9th. It was a really hot field, so I wasn't too disappointed, especially since she used up so much energy being naughty before the race! The big crowd upset her, I think.

The 2yo has been named Intuition and should be racing in a month or two.

[my miss storm cat]

Nice news and continued good luck and oh I do love that name!