mightymo

Sensational Gabby won yesterday at 1.04

I think there have been plenty more than the 3 you mentioned

you forgot Royal Cee Cee She has done enormously well over there

So by "average stallions" Im assuming you are referring to McArdle, Grinfromeartoear, Jeremes Jet, Live or Die, Lis Mara, Elsu, Badlands Hanover... Did i miss any?

"Well maybe it is time the sellers woke up and got real." Can you please elaborate on what you think sellers should be doing??

I have done a quick analysis of yesterdays sale. As a general rule, i have always worked on needing to get about $15,500 at sales ie $14000 in the hand in order to break even on most yearlings. In yesterdays sale, there were 211 lots catalogued. Of those, 28 were sold for greater than $15,000. In other words, 87% of yearlings were either taken home by their vendors or sold at a loss. Now that cannot and will not continue...

Courageous Annie would need to win this week to get a start. Her form recently has been below her best. Pacific Playgirl is one that would be getting a start and is deadly off a fast speed

in the main that is very true, although there is a filly in Aust called Marquess de Posh(Nz bred) and I reckon she is right up there with the best 3yo fillies in Australasia

The NZ handicapping system needs a complete overhaul. It is the single biggest issue that the industry faces. Something very similar to the Aust tiered handicapping system needs to be adopted, and soon!!

What about vet fees? They are totally outrageous too. I know of vets charging around $1000 to serve a mare twice, and that doesnt even guarantee you a positive test! The bottom line is that fees in every area are too high and someone needs to do something , and quick!

G unit That would be a great idea, but it will never happen. The studs have paid too much to the US owners to get the horses so are over a barrell...

It was a Major in Art colt, not an Art Major

we are blessed with some amazing mares at the moment. Besides the 4 who competed in NZ last week, the following also awaits in Aust: Make Mine Cullen - arguably our best mare Broadways Best - last years premier mare and Ladyship mile winner Pacific Playgirl - absolutely flying and competing with the best colts/geldings Torque in Motion - very exciting and lightly raced 5yo Courageous Annie - NSW Oaks winner Baby Bling - Aust Oaks Winner Bellas Delight - Breeders Crown winner Vertigal - Breeders Challenge winner If only we could get these 12 all in one race...

12 months for the horse?? By all means fine and ban the trainer, but dont impose any more penalties on the owners, especially after having just lost 1st place prizemoney...

Forever gold is a very quick beginner and I would be surprised if they handed up to De Lovely and run the risk that she then hands up. I cant see them handing up to any horse except Carabella

Forever Gold is a VERY nice filly. You say Jennas Highview didnt do much in NZ, well she kept improving over in Aust and in her most recent start ran an excellent second to Baby Bling in the Aust Oaks,comprehensively beating Tatjiana Bromac in the process and if you remember Tatjiana came awfully close to beating Crabella in the Jewels. I dont think she can beat Carabella, but if she sat leaders back, she will at least run second! Underestimate her at your own peril!:)

i know he is only a young kid and I understand horses can be a victim of circumstances. However, I have 1 question only. Why did he go down to the markers to be 4 back early in the race?

so what? Didnt they pay the same entrance fee as everyone else??

its not like the McCarthy's are an overnight success...they have been winning major races and lots of other races for a long, long time You heard of Be Good Johhny, Slipnslide, Fleur de Lil and then taking over Washakie and Mr Feelgood...

so because someone is successful they must be a cheat?? why dont you go spend a few days at Luke's stables and see what he does, and then perhaps come on here and retract your ignorant and juvenile comments

absolutely. great trainer, great driver and great guy!

Van Zeus is a 3yo by P B Bullville from a mare called Van Regal

Purdon was only the caretaker trainer whilst the horse was in NZ. The horse will be remaining with Ross Olivieri wherever he decides to take him

the racing industry

I reckon all multiple cheats should be banned for life. This is his 4th positive in a very short period. We need to send a very strong message to participants