hesi Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) Seems to have developed into that. So lets try, the most notable 3 NZ horses in the last 50 years, so back to 1968. I've not said the best 3, as most notable allows a bit of latitude for a variety of reasons. Sorry Aus horses too easy, Winx, BC and Makybe Diva or Kingston Town Edited October 14, 2018 by hesi Quote
Steve Paul Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 I have only been in NZ for about 20 years so mine are obviously relatively recent: Jezabeel. Xcellent. Zonda. Steve. Quote
mardigras Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 Rocky Tryax, March Legend, Copper Belt a few of my favs. Quote
theshu Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 18 minutes ago, mardigras said: Rocky Tryax, March Legend, Copper Belt a few of my favs. wow rocky tryax , what a great pacer he was.I used to back him a lot in the old days at addington. 1 Quote
Rowley Mile Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 Garcon Roux, Royal Ascot Superspan......Aint I a fossil Quote
Weasel Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 Balmerino - cos a champ here and 2nd in the Arc put NZ on the international stage Bonecrusher - the best Kiwi since Phar Lap at that time and for along time afterwards Kiwi - because he captured the public imagination in the toughest test of all 1 Quote
Rowley Mile Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 Oh and Robalan.....no hopples, what a gun. 2 Quote
hesi Posted October 15, 2018 Author Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Steve Paul said: I have only been in NZ for about 20 years so mine are obviously relatively recent: Jezabeel. Xcellent. Zonda. Steve. I'm with you on Zonda, Steve I went and saw Roger James in July of that year, and he said then Zonda would win the Derby. I have a photo somewhere of Vinny Colgan on Zonda in the parade ring prior to the race. I wish someone could dig out some of these old videos, they must be somewhere.....PLEASE Zonda's Derby and Uncle Remus as well, would be great to watch again Edited October 15, 2018 by hesi Quote
barryb Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 On 14/10/2018 at 1:45 PM, hesi said: Seems to have developed into that. So lets try, the most notable 3 NZ horses in the last 50 years, so back to 1968. I've not said the best 3, as most notable allows a bit of latitude for a variety of reasons. Sorry Aus horses too easy, Winx, BC and Makybe Diva or Kingston Town Sunline would have to be a cert, surely. Sunline, Bonecrusher, Kiwi 1 Quote
Steve Paul Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 1 hour ago, hesi said: I'm with you on Zonda, Steve I went and saw Roger James in July of that year, and he said then Zonda would win the Derby. I have a photo somewhere of Vinny Colgan on Zonda in the parade ring prior to the race. I wish someone could dig out some of these old videos, they must be somewhere.....PLEASE Zonda's Derby and Uncle Remus as well, would be great to watch again Yes, Zonda's Derby win was one of the best equine performances I have ever seen, anywhere. What he did in that race, sprint then settle numerous times is something only the very very best can do. Shame he had soundness issues, could of been anything. Steve. Quote
Freda Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 Show Gate, Balmerino, Bonecrusher....Lord Module - and the very brave Scotch Tar. Not to denigrate recent champs Sunline, Black Caviar, Winx..of course. 1 Quote
Weasel Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 I'm beginning to think 3 best is a bit too tough for a 50-year spread.. I've named my three, but am now going to add two more Sunline, cos I agree with Freda (but cant include Black Caviar or Winx cos they didn't race on NZ) Uncle Remus what a sight, seeing him at Ellerslie and Trentham at his peak.. the crowd applauding him with 200m to go!! Freakish! 1 Quote
FeelTheFear Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) I'm going back... Grey Way Tudor Light Show Gate These three raced in top class fields and delighted this observer. That's leaving out March Legend, Copper Belt, Battle Eve, La Mer etc, and the Kiwi bred Dulcify. Edited October 16, 2018 by FeelTheFear Quote
Rowley Mile Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Hell, there are so many wonderful horses being forgotten here, what about Ill Tempo? Piko? Panzer Chief?Black Rod? Topsy? Magnifique, Silver Kight, Fury's Order and of course the magnificent Game.....how bloody good was he? Quote
Weasel Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 49 minutes ago, Rowley Mile said: Hell, there are so many wonderful horses being forgotten here, what about Ill Tempo? Piko? Panzer Chief?Black Rod? Topsy? Magnifique, Silver Kight, Fury's Order and of course the magnificent Game.....how bloody good was he? I loved em all ...from a respectful distance, of course ...not to mention Battle Heights, Daryl's Joy, Triton ... Quote
hesi Posted October 17, 2018 Author Posted October 17, 2018 I did say most notable therefore surprised no one has put in Simon de Montfort There must be somone on here with a freehold house thanks to his $180 divvy in the Wellington Cup Quote
Weasel Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, hesi said: I did say most notable therefore surprised no one has put in Simon de Montfort There must be somone on here with a freehold house thanks to his $180 divvy in the Wellington Cup on that basis Hesi lets add Jacowils in the Railway and a trifecta around $39k ...bad call, Captain My Captain. Get it sorted. Quote
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