New Zealand Racing, 2015-16

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Great racing at Ellerslie yesterday, although I didn't predict those results.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Great racing at Ellerslie yesterday, although I didn't predict those results.

Did NOT play at all last night and boy am I glad cause I would have had everything wrong (reverse redboarding is acceptable, right? ).

Now how on earth did Xiong Feng look like he was having a grand old time while the rest of them looked all out?

Was considering going with The Soultaker who I continue to like but then figured nah... it's all about Manolo Blahniq and What Choux Want.

Godspeed, Dillinger (at Motukarara wherever that is)... time for that 6th win, good boy! (Should I know the name Gosen Jogoo cause I don't!).

Speaking of names thanks for the info on Xiong Feng!

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Wasn't Xiong Feng amazing? He's undefeated, but I never gave him a thought. I was very, very wrong.

The 3yo Mile was unexpected too, and it has just made me even more confused about the Derby. I might have to give up on Scrutinize after that. Maybe Tavago? That was a good effort.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Wasn't Xiong Feng amazing? He's undefeated, but I never gave him a thought. I was very, very wrong.

The 3yo Mile was unexpected too, and it has just made me even more confused about the Derby. I might have to give up on Scrutinize after that. Maybe Tavago? That was a good effort.

Yeah that sure was!

Xiong Feng was an easy toss for me. Ugh. He was wonderful!

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The Karaka sale has been great so far, and I can't wait for the Frankel colt later today.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

The Karaka sale has been great so far, and I can't wait for the Frankel colt later today.

Meanwhile, I just can't wait to watch this...

He sure had a nice last couple of races, didn't he?!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/...for-white-robe

[my miss storm cat]

In Style... loved it!

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Amazing win for In Style. She deserved that so much, and so did her trainer. Thrilled for them.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Amazing win for In Style. She deserved that so much, and so did her trainer. Thrilled for them.

YAY!!!!!! That was amazing!!!!!

Hooray for Mary Quant and Duchess Kate too.

Oh and Antonio Lombardo was frigging scintillating! That was some run!!!

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Aaagh how much longer till they post the Turn Me Loose /VSB barrier trial??!!

Thrilled seeing the Mongolian Khan headline!

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Are you going today?

If you do please blow a kiss to TJL when he wins.

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Not sure if I'll make it there today. Wednesday and Thursday are really busy days where we finish off and publish our weekly newspaper. I'll see what time we finish.

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What I was gonna say was blow a kiss to Our Pink Diamond who will not hit the board and to TJL who will win.

Aaah well...

That was an awfully nice run from Bhiwani!

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It was!

And, wow, what a win by Provocative. Likely to take on the boys in the Derby.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

It was!

And, wow, what a win by Provocative. Likely to take on the boys in the Derby.

Wow she was impressive!

So many nice fields this weekend, impossible to talk about all of them but for now do you think Tavago wins?

Can't wait, think he will be monstrous but then I am also secretly hoping for a nice showing by Ali Baba (not holding my breath, just sayin...).

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Honestly, I don't know!

Tavago has been the most impressive so far, but I'm not 100% convinced yet. At this time last year, both Mongolian Khan and VSB had delivered jaw-dropping performances and we knew they were both the real deal. I haven't had that yet with this group, but hopefully today will be the day.

Tavago is probably the most likely to do it, but maybe a late-developer will come from nowhere and suddenly rise to the top - someone like Humidor?

EDIT: Not Humidor - scratched because of a slight injury.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Honestly, I don't know!

Tavago has been the most impressive so far, but I'm not 100% convinced yet. At this time last year, both Mongolian Khan and VSB had delivered jaw-dropping performances and we knew they were both the real deal. I haven't had that yet with this group, but hopefully today will be the day.

Tavago is probably the most likely to do it, but maybe a late-developer will come from nowhere and suddenly rise to the top - someone like Humidor?

EDIT: Not Humidor - scratched because of a slight injury.

I am pretty sure that when last I checked (before you edited your post) you had mentioned both Rangipo and Raghu so well done, hope you had it... have not yet watched ANY replays but am especially looking forward to this one AND to The Diamond One winning for the 3rd year (outstanding and yay Tommy Tucker and Illuminati)!!!

Oh and GOOD LUCK TO HABIBI at Gulfstream!!!!!

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Weird Guineas. Both Rangipo and Raghu are terrific horses, but they don't feel like Derby winners to me. I don't know if they want to run that far. I'm even more confused now than I was before!

Great races down at Wingatui - The Diamond One was sensational, as were Kaharau, Miss Seton Sands and Son of Maher.

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Ed is the Herbie Dyke Stakes this coming weekend? Just wondering cause of the swansong of Ms. Soriano which will be bittersweet.

Watched ALL the replays and agree one hundred percent.

The Diamond One was my favorite one.

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Yep! Herbie Dyke Stakes (Soriano plus Kawi, Stolen Dance and Vavasour), NRM Sprint (Sacred Star, In Style, Allez Eagle, Ryan Mark, Xtravagant) and Sir Tristram Fillies' Classic (Capella). It should be a great day.