hesi Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 Thoroughbred racing in NZ wrapped up for 2017/18 season. Highlights, lowlights?? Quote
Turny Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 CWJ - age is just a number - riding as good as ever - highly competitive and an absolute blessing for SI racing - when Chris retires SI racing will hit low levels - enjoy whilst we can - legend - Hall of Famer waiting 2 Quote
Weasel Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 without too much thought, here goes (and in no particular order): I prefer to outline highlights Sam Collett ...132 wins from an extraordinary number of rides..about 1175 ...and not a single suspension all season poor Gingernuts ...we will never know how he would've measured up against the bleedin' Aussies and imports Aaron Kuru's horsemanship, winning on a horse that actually fell Cambridge bloodstock consultant Michael Wallace and Justify, Triple Crown winner Announcement of 3 all-weather tracks to be built ..and soon! Sale of Cambridge Stud Dominance of Savabeel (again) Dominance of David Ellis at Karaka and Te Akau in major 2yo/3yo black type races Sam Weatherley to Aussie ... and instant success Donna Logan to Singapore 1 Quote
hesi Posted July 28, 2018 Author Posted July 28, 2018 Interestingly not a single horse or performance by a horse. I looked through all the group and listed races, and couldn't see any standouts 1 1 Quote
Gospel of Judas Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 Highlights New decent chat forum! Hopefully three new all weather tracks Sam Collett 132 wins Sale Cambridge Stud Aaron Kuru race win! Lowlights Racing donations issues Bloodstock benefits for elite Breaking Electoral Laws No betting product innovation. No costing savings in NZRB and NZTR 1 1 Quote
wally Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 25 minutes ago, Weasel said: without too much thought, here goes (and in no particular order): I prefer to outline highlights Sam Collett ...132 wins from an extraordinary number of rides..about 1175 ...and not a single suspension all season poor Gingernuts ...we will never know how he would've measured up against the bleedin' Aussies and imports Aaron Kuru's horsemanship, winning on a horse that actually fell Cambridge bloodstock consultant Michael Wallace and Justify, Triple Crown winner Announcement of 3 all-weather tracks to be built ..and soon! Sale of Cambridge Stud Dominance of Savabeel (again) Dominance of David Ellis at Karaka and Te Akau in major 2yo/3yo black type races Sam Weatherley to Aussie ... and instant success Donna Logan to Singapore thanks weasel theres only 3 i can agree with sam and sam and aaron Quote
Weasel Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 10 hours ago, hesi said: Interestingly not a single horse or performance by a horse. I looked through all the group and listed races, and couldn't see any standouts well spotted Hesi..not a single race performance came to mind that had the WOW factor, except by a certain mare who didn't race in NZ! If I had to name one, I'd say Ladies First winning the Auckland Cup was outstanding after being wide for so much of the race; but the 3yo crop were not brilliant with the possible exception of Dijon Bleu, who then got injured and didn't race again. The Kiwi 3yos that chased glory in the autumn in Australia (Embellish etc) didn't do the job. Spring is just around the corner! Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.