Mattski

Ray Connors said a minor injury. Hoping to get him right for the Northern but I'm not sure if Te Rapa is his course?

Any tips for the last 4 races at Ric down for a fool chasing the Q? Many thanks

Couldn't believe that comment that as much (or more) was spent on promoting the Parker fight as the TAB spent on getting form & fields into the daily newspapers. No wonder our sport is going down the tubes here............

Who do we rate as NZ's best caller over the years? Hauby was great but had an annoying habit of calling the outside horse in front when it was still 3/4 length behind. Peter Kelly, Tony Lee??

We are thinking of sending our mare to him this year. I like the Invincible Spirit line, fact he was a G1 miler and also out of a Montjeu mare. Has anyone got a rising 2yr old or any thoughts on him?? Cheers, Matt

How long would an all weather in the Waikato take to complete roughly? Could it possibly be up and running by next winter if we finally got moving??

I think MasterC shuttled to Chile for a couple of years but not sure if he is still going there

MasterC = Very good and underrated stallion. 50 odd stakes winners now and 8 G1 winners........Someone should shuttle him back.

Could they have winter Saturdays at Taupo??

Many thanks, Matt Race 2 Grand Prix - Dark Dream 2 Race 5 BRC Sires - Zousain 3 Race 7 Kingsford Smith - Impending 1 Race 8 Queensland Oaks - Aloisia 1

Good call Trumpy! Just layed in a bit in the straight which cost you - and English had the perfect trip. U were right though - great ew bet at 12/3.5 Cheers, Matt

Great post Bazach. 1. He would clearly have lost money. 2. Some of the studs are culling the "bottom quartile" but Dan is offering his entire crop.

Any tips in the last 4 races thanks for a fool chasing the quaddie? Who is the biggest danger to Redzel in the 10,000? Thanks, Matt

In AUS/NZ Power has now had 38 starters for 23 winners, including 3 stakeswinners and a further 5 stakes placegetters. 21% stakes performers to runners in NZ/AUS Why would u ditch a young stallion with a record like that?? Both Oasis Dream shuttlers (incl Showcasing) no longer coming to NZ.

Thanks for the comp.........my pix are usually a good guide on what not to back! R1 = 9 Eye's Wide Open R2 = 1 Volpe Veloce R3 = 1 Nirvana in Fire R4 = 8 Konstantina R5 = 3 Mime R6 = 7 Princess Kereru R7 = 9 Paulownia R8 = 9 Crafty Jess

Yes both tick a lot of boxes. My only Q with Satono A is he won his Group 1 as a 6yr old. Mares by which stallions will suit him?

Thanks 4 the comp......... Riccarton Race 6=#13 She's A Ripper Counties Race 6=# 12 Sunburst Counties Race 7=#11 Platinum Command G) SCORING METHOD = TOTE

Seems a real loss. Why would the UK stud buy them out - Because of the risks of shuttling/travel etc??

Thanks 4 the comp.......... D) SYD (OAKS ) - Race #10 Shes a Treasure E) SYD (QEII) - Race #3 Humidor F) SYD (CUP) - Race #17 Patrick Erin

I totally understand their reasons - but I am still a little disappointed they are not taking her to Ascot to show the European doubters how good she really is.

If its heavy today then surely not likely to be better than a slow track tom? Who does the wet track help in the G1's? Maybe Vin DD and Mission Hill in the Guineas?

Thanks for the great comp.......... NZ St Ledger - Commanding Princess Cuddle Stakes - Montoya Star Wellington Guineas - Scott Base Lightning Stakes - Heroic Valour NZ Oaks - Gold Spice

I know this was covered in a previous topic but can someone explain the drainage and upgrade work they are going to do at Ellerslie thanks. It clearly needs it! Thanks, Matt

This is the key stat for me re Tavistock (from arion thanks); 9 boys who are group winners and 0 girls (so far anyway); Analysis by Sex Sex Rnrs Wnrs Plcd Wins SW (GW) SWs(GWs) Ave Earnings NZ$ Colts 111 79 7 263 13 (9) 34 (23) 223,806 Fillies 89 49 18 113 2 4 30,467

Blanco Bell likes to get on with the job eh Mike!