New Zealand Racing 2013-14

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All Decked Out did nicely at the trials today! First appearance since Boxing Day. Not fully fit, but ran well to finish second in his trial.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

All Decked Out did nicely at the trials today! First appearance since Boxing Day. Not fully fit, but ran well to finish second in his trial.

Great to hear!

On a not-as-happy note poor Upsala is now in Singapore and finished last.

I wish he'd be sent home.

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Managed to find a NZ connection to California Chrome!

http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...of-New-Zealand

Really grateful to that website for giving me permission to quote that interview. And they were so nice about it!

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John Sargent is closing his NZ stable. It's a shame, but I guess it makes sense if he wants to succeed in Sydney.

[my miss storm cat]

That is a shame. am enjoying reading your stuff and and always continued to be so happy for you!

Please let us know how Archie is and if Pinzaara is having a good break.

This is really lovely...

Sometimes the smallest gesture can make the most momentous statement.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/racing/new...ectid=11274553

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Aww...

Poor All Decked Out.

http://www.racingandsports.com.au/en...t-story-305521

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Thank you!

That is a shame about All Decked Out. Such a talented horse. Hope he's back to his best soon.

Sounds like Rising Romance is skipping the Hastings G1 races in the spring. Disappointing, but Donna Logan's reason was sensible. Those races have become so strong that they're not really suitable as preps for Melbourne any more. She wants some easier races to start off with.

[my miss storm cat]

8 minutes left, ed. I am going to be sick I'm so nervous.

She's at 9/1.

Here's hoping.

(... but please remember she doesn't exactly have the same kind of jockey here. I mean he is a special kind of awful but maybe she'll win in spite of him!).