The AUD$2.1 million dollar yearling Avantaggia wins another trial

[hesi]

23 minutes ago, curious said:

I wouldn't think any of our very best would stay here after the guineas races. There's nothing left in the pattern here for them after that unless they are middle distance prospects. Have to go to Oz if they are G1 level and potential top broodmare or stallion prospects don't they?

There is actually quite a large gap as to when the Spring carnivals in Aus finish mid Nov and when the Sydney Autumn carnival begins first week March, 3 3/4 months.  So plenty of opportunities in NZ then.

[curious]

9 minutes ago, hesi said:

There is actually quite a large gap as to when the Spring carnivals in Aus finish mid Nov and when the Sydney Autumn carnival begins first week March, 3 3/4 months.  So plenty of opportunities in NZ then.

What G1 3yo races (other than middle distance) are there here during that time frame?

Edited yesterday at 08:23 AM by curious

[Huey]

4 hours ago, hesi said:

It also means she is not eligible for the KM 3 year old race at a a very Aus competitive 1.5 mil.

I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing, as they will aim her for the 2,000 Guineas then straight off to Aus, so we will not get to see her race in NZ again.

And I guess for all you old lags lol, one of the romantics attractions still of racing in NZ, is seeing top horses race here

A local knowitall said racing in Aus is the only place to go for owners , so I guess Aus it is then. 

[hesi]

2026 Calendar not available

January 2025

• Thorndon Mile — 11 January 2025, Wellington (Trentham) NZTRTAB

• Levin Classic — 11 January 2025, Wellington (Trentham) NZTRTAB

• Telegraph Handicap — 11 January 2025, Wellington (Trentham) NZTRTAB

• Railway Handicap — 25 January 2025, Auckland (Ellerslie, as part of Karaka Carnival Day One) NZTRANZ Bloodstock News

February 2025

 

• Waikato Sprint — Group 1 — NZTR

• Otaki-Maori Weight-for-Age Classic — 22 February 2025, Otaki TAB

[curious]

5 hours ago, hesi said:

2026 Calendar not available

January 2025

• Thorndon Mile — 11 January 2025, Wellington (Trentham) NZTRTAB

• Levin Classic — 11 January 2025, Wellington (Trentham) NZTRTAB

• Telegraph Handicap — 11 January 2025, Wellington (Trentham) NZTRTAB

• Railway Handicap — 25 January 2025, Auckland (Ellerslie, as part of Karaka Carnival Day One) NZTRANZ Bloodstock News

February 2025

 

• Waikato Sprint — Group 1 — NZTR

• Otaki-Maori Weight-for-Age Classic — 22 February 2025, Otaki TAB

If that is in response to my question, the Levin Classic is no longer G1 and the others are not 3yo races. Many are reluctant to try even the best 3yos against older horses at that time of year, especially under handicap conditions.

Edited 18 hours ago by curious

[Chief Stipe]

8 hours ago, Huey said:

A local knowitall said racing in Aus is the only place to go for owners , so I guess Aus it is then. 

If you are referring to me that isn't what I said.  Now you're just being an idiot or worse.  Or perhaps someone whose cynicism doesn't allow them know much at all.

Any owner or trainer with a talented horse that is good enough would be doing themselves and the industry a disservice by not targeting a black type race in OZ.  

[Huey]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

If you are referring to me that isn't what I said.  Now you're just being an idiot or worse.  Or perhaps someone whose cynicism doesn't allow them know much at all.

Any owner or trainer with a talented horse that is good enough would be doing themselves and the industry a disservice by not targeting a black type race in OZ.  

Aus 2yo G1 wins for TA , still waiting on odds Chief.

Appreciate if you could get them out by end of weekend.

[Chief Stipe]

4 minutes ago, Huey said:

Aus 2yo G1 wins for TA , still waiting on odds Chief.

Appreciate if you could get them out by end of weekend.

Does the boss know you spend so much time online while at work?

[Huey]

9 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

Does the boss know you spend so much time online while at work?

Only when she brings me a sandwich from the kitchen

[hesi]

8 minutes ago, Huey said:

Only when she brings me a sandwich from the kitchen

Very good Huey, I didn't realise you had a sense of humour

[Doomed]

I thought the Avondale track played quite well for those trials. If it is just the grandstands that people don't like, perhaps bulldoze them and carry on.

[Chief Stipe]

29 minutes ago, Doomed said:

I thought the Avondale track played quite well for those trials. If it is just the grandstands that people don't like, perhaps bulldoze them and carry on.

Agree.  Alternatives to stands.  People don't mind marques when it suits.

I think power and broadcast facilities need upgrading.

But I suspect that the Avondale track wouldn't sustain much racing before problems manifested themselves.  I doubt much maintenance has been done during the racing hiatus.