Chief Stipe Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Wow been a while since I've seen a filly let down like that!!!! Big stride and flattens out beautifully. Changed legs a few times and did it easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesio Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Was very Impressive! Vadamos leaving a few good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I believe the time is also a World Record for 2400m ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 It probably would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Beau Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Wow been a while since I've seen a filly let down like that!!!! Big stride and flattens out beautifully. Changed legs a few times and did it easy! Gee whiz you and I are in complete agreement. That hasn’t happened for quite a while. Seriously, she is the real deal and could take Australia by storm if they can get her over there. If not she will (as always) be under rated in the ratings. Come in Australian Bloodstock and buy 50% of her and I will be in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 15 minutes ago, Dark Beau said: Gee whiz you and I are in complete agreement. That hasn’t happened for quite a while. Seriously, she is the real deal and could take Australia by storm if they can get her over there. If not she will (as always) be under rated in the ratings. Come in Australian Bloodstock and buy 50% of her and I will be in! She has huge upside. When she strengthens up and gets more coordinated she'll be even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Huey said: I believe the time is also a World Record for 2400m ! I get the joke but seriously why haven't any times been posted for most of the races today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: I get the joke but seriously why haven't any times been posted for most of the races today? They don't care... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Still no times for some races and no explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Finally a time for the Desert Gold Stakes - 1:35.88. Faster than the Thorndon. With these sectionals on a D4 La Crique gave the rest no show and would be competitive in OZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB2.0 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 She might give them a fright, but we also saw what The Chosen One did to our Group 1 lot.... It's different gravy over there, and it was enough to break Catalyst and many more exceptional NZ types. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 13 minutes ago, SLB2.0 said: She might give them a fright, but we also saw what The Chosen One did to our Group 1 lot.. Based on time she would have beaten The Chosen One by 2 lengths. 15 minutes ago, SLB2.0 said: was enough to break Catalyst and many more exceptional NZ types Catalyst performed well until he broke down. Elephant did more than OK. Verry Elleegant made the grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 33 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Based on time she would have beaten The Chosen One by 2 lengths. Catalyst performed well until he broke down. Elephant did more than OK. Verry Elleegant made the grade. But VE went over and took out Aussie citizenship, Elephant was OK and is about to do the same which should hopefully see him Trunk his opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 12 minutes ago, Huey said: But VE went over and took out Aussie citizenship, Elephant was OK and is about to do the same which should hopefully see him Trunk his opposition. Probabeel holds her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 On 2/1/2022 at 8:34 AM, Chief Stipe said: Probabeel holds her own. 1.35-1600m...not good enough in Oz metro racing. Look at Sword of State re class.Flogged in Oz ,comes back and wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: 1.35-1600m...not good enough in Oz metro racing. You didn't look at the sectionals. Or take into account the D4 shyte track. Nor the ease of the win. Some Ozzie form in the Thorndon and La Crique would have won that by two lengths. The Chosen One was beaten a Nose, Long Neck in the Feehan last year over 1600m beaten by Superstorm and Elephant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Just now, Chief Stipe said: You didn't look at the sectionals. Or take into account the D4 shyte track. Nor the ease of the win. Some Ozzie form in the Thorndon and La Crique would have won that by two lengths. Do you mean you can find a race in Oz to back up your theory. You should know by now..its a different ball game. Look at Amarelinha=big flop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: Do you mean you can find a race in Oz to back up your theory. You should know by now..its a different ball game. Look at Amarelinha=big flop. No I'm looking at relative form. Same track one hour apart La Crique runs faster than The Chosen One. The latter arguably the run of the race in the 2021 Feehan at Moonee Valley. Amarelinha didn't race up to her NZ 3yr old form and she hasn't got back to that even in NZ. If she does come back then she will be competitive over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 24 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: 1.35-1600m...not good enough in Oz metro racing. That's a nonsense meaningless statement without consideration of other factors. Cascadian won the Doncaster in 1:36.36 last year. Does that mean La Crique is better? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: That's a nonsense meaningless statement without consideration of other factors. Cascadian won the Doncaster in 1:36.36 last year. Does that mean La Crique is better? No. Do behave Chief...soft 6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: Do behave Chief...soft 6! Exactly my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 The Derby it is for La Crique. Racing Talented filly La Crique will contest the Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) ahead of the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie Photo: Race Images - Peter Rubery La Crique confirmed on Derby path NZ Racing Desk 6 February 2022 Impressive three-year-old filly La Crique has had her immediate future confirmed as she gets set to tackle the boys at Ellerslie in both the Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) followed by the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m). Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander met with owners John and Jan Cassin during the week to discuss the options available to the daughter of Rich Hill Stud stallion Vadamos, which included a possible Australian autumn campaign, with the decision taken to concentrate on the two New Zealand age-group features before most likely heading to the spelling paddock. La Crique, who defeated Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) winner and Derby rival The Perfect Pink at Ellerslie before producing a dominant performance to take out the Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham at her last run, has thrived following her return to her Matamata base. “We were delighted how she performed at Wellington and how she has come through the race,” Katrina Alexander said. “Her work has been very pleasing and she is taking the racing we have given her in her stride. “I actually think the race at Ellerslie, where she fought back to beat The Perfect Pink, has really given her a shot of confidence and has taught her she has another gear when she gets in a dogfight like she did that day. “With that in mind we sat down with her owners and had a really good discussion about the options open to her, which did include taking her to Australia. “I have never been a fan of adding something on to a campaign and the sentiment was we would like to see her tackle the Derby here and then have a good spell before going to Australia at some stage of her four-year-old season. “She will go to the Avondale Guineas on the 19th and then to the Derby a fortnight later before heading to the paddock for a spell.” Alexander is hopeful that the weather will hold over the next few weeks as she feels her charge is a far better prospect on top of the ground as opposed to operating on a rain-affected surface. “The worst she has been on is a slow track which she copped first up, but all of her jockeys have said she doesn’t really like it,” she said. “The weather starts to get a little variable around now so a few more weeks of fine days will suit us as we work towards the Derby. “The Derby field is starting to fall into place and we think she is definitely the type of filly who will get the distance as I see a lot of her dam in her and she won up to 2400m.” La Crique is out of the five-race winning Dubai Destination mare, Destiny Cove who was raced by the Cassins and has produced the Vadamos filly along with her promising elder half-brother Bari. La Crique is likely to be joined in the New Zealand Derby mix by her stablemate Te Toki, with the son of Westbury Stud stallion Tarzino also making good progress following a runner-up finish behind potential Derby rival Marchand over 1600m at his last start. “Things went a little pear-shaped for Te Toki when we had to scratch him from the Karaka 3YO Classic on Karaka Million night,” Alexander said. “That meant he went a month between runs so he really needed that race at Ellerslie last week. “It was only a small field and while he got to lead, he wasn’t suited by that at all, so we were pleased to just get the race into him and move forward from it. “He is a horse you have to keep on top off as he is such a good doer and he had a decent blow after that last race. “I think we have him where we want him now and he is ready to go to the Avondale Guineas now. “It is a shame that our two have to clash like that before the Derby, but that is just what happens sometimes. “We are actually incredibly blessed to have two serious chances in a Group One feature out of a stable where we currently have just ten in work and normally about 14 at most.” – NZ Racing Desk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talented filly La Crique will contest the Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) ahead of the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie Photo: Race Images - Peter Rubery La Crique confirmed on Derby path NZ Racing Desk 6 February 2022 Impressive three-year-old filly La Crique has had her immediate future confirmed as she gets set to tackle the boys at Ellerslie in both the Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) followed by the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m). Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander met with owners John and Jan Cassin during the week to discuss the options available to the daughter of Rich Hill Stud stallion Vadamos, which included a possible Australian autumn campaign, with the decision taken to concentrate on the two New Zealand age-group features before most likely heading to the spelling paddock. La Crique, who defeated Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) winner and Derby rival The Perfect Pink at Ellerslie before producing a dominant performance to take out the Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham at her last run, has thrived following her return to her Matamata base. “We were delighted how she performed at Wellington and how she has come through the race,” Katrina Alexander said. “Her work has been very pleasing and she is taking the racing we have given her in her stride. “I actually think the race at Ellerslie, where she fought back to beat The Perfect Pink, has really given her a shot of confidence and has taught her she has another gear when she gets in a dogfight like she did that day. “With that in mind we sat down with her owners and had a really good discussion about the options open to her, which did include taking her to Australia. “I have never been a fan of adding something on to a campaign and the sentiment was we would like to see her tackle the Derby here and then have a good spell before going to Australia at some stage of her four-year-old season. “She will go to the Avondale Guineas on the 19th and then to the Derby a fortnight later before heading to the paddock for a spell.” Alexander is hopeful that the weather will hold over the next few weeks as she feels her charge is a far better prospect on top of the ground as opposed to operating on a rain-affected surface. “The worst she has been on is a slow track which she copped first up, but all of her jockeys have said she doesn’t really like it,” she said. “The weather starts to get a little variable around now so a few more weeks of fine days will suit us as we work towards the Derby. “The Derby field is starting to fall into place and we think she is definitely the type of filly who will get the distance as I see a lot of her dam in her and she won up to 2400m.” La Crique is out of the five-race winning Dubai Destination mare, Destiny Cove who was raced by the Cassins and has produced the Vadamos filly along with her promising elder half-brother Bari. La Crique is likely to be joined in the New Zealand Derby mix by her stablemate Te Toki, with the son of Westbury Stud stallion Tarzino also making good progress following a runner-up finish behind potential Derby rival Marchand over 1600m at his last start. “Things went a little pear-shaped for Te Toki when we had to scratch him from the Karaka 3YO Classic on Karaka Million night,” Alexander said. “That meant he went a month between runs so he really needed that race at Ellerslie last week. “It was only a small field and while he got to lead, he wasn’t suited by that at all, so we were pleased to just get the race into him and move forward from it. “He is a horse you have to keep on top off as he is such a good doer and he had a decent blow after that last race. “I think we have him where we want him now and he is ready to go to the Avondale Guineas now. “It is a shame that our two have to clash like that before the Derby, but that is just what happens sometimes. “We are actually incredibly blessed to have two serious chances in a Group One feature out of a stable where we currently have just ten in work and normally about 14 at most.” – NZ Racing Desk
holy ravioli Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Be tempting to take her straight to OZ. Rich Hill to the fore...again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB2.0 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Thoughts on going to the Derby? It can take the 'class' edge off a lot of runners, and if they go to the Derby, that's the Australian autumn all but over. She would then come back in the spring and where to from there? Back to targeting mile races, right? I'm not a trainer, obviously, but I'd stick to the rich 1600-2000m races. There's plenty of them without needing a gut-buster in the Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 20 minutes ago, SLB2.0 said: It can take the 'class' edge off a lot of runners, and if they go to the Derby, that's the Australian autumn all but over. So the NZ Oaks would be off the table as well using that rationale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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