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 4 hours ago 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]

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