Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted December 16, 2014 I read about that operation...amazing that with the injury she had, they operated on her without anaesthetic while she was still standing up....not many horses would let you do that. She is something special this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry_bomb 89 Report post Posted December 27, 2014 Outstanding run yesterday. $5 for the Wellington Cup a touch skinny before, not now. Have respect for some of her rivals - Graphic in particular, Perfect Start, Tempelten, Awesome Goal. Shes a standout though. Amazing for connections to be racing as she is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted December 27, 2014 It was a good run as she wanted to lay out coming round the bend and all the way down the straight otherwise she would have finished second. I would think they may have two options to consider heading to Trentham, either the Thorndon Mile or the Cup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_gee 416 Report post Posted December 28, 2014 is no longer in wellington cup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted December 29, 2014 They have going the way I would have if I had owned her...The G1 Thorndon Mile. Winning this race would be much more valuable on her CV plus she will only be third up. A good 1600m at Trentham is like 2000m elsewhere also. Belinda 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted December 29, 2014 Hmm... Article posted on NZTR website yesterday afternoon at 3:49 (still there) that she has been scratched from the Wellington Cup in preference for the Thorndon Mile and she is in great order. TAB didn't have her in their Thorndon Mile Futures market yesterday. This morning they have included her showing as (N/N) and showing her as scratched. Sold?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_gee 416 Report post Posted December 29, 2014 shes there with n/n and 7$ n/n means late nom pretty sure was same when the one of david greenes was in at riccerton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry_bomb 89 Report post Posted December 29, 2014 Good read that article, answers a few questions http://www.nztm.co.nz/Media-Centre/News/Change-of-tack-for-Pondarosa-Miss- TAB has her back in as n/n now. Maybe an error before. Thorndon being SW+P this year, have the conditions been published anywhere online? Had a look but could not find. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted December 29, 2014 Cheers Guys Looks like the TAB f***ked up this morning. #**#* Reinstated and at $7.00. The nom will come! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,700 Report post Posted April 17, 2015 I wouldlike nothing more than to see Danny Hain in the winners circle today on PONDEROSA MISS and with the track conditions it may happen. What i don't want to see happen is Ponderosa Miss run down the track which may also happen''and go from one of our most promising horses to an also ran. Iwould be interested to know what the connections future plans are for this mare. skoota, Todamax101 and jess 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Hope so too Crusty.....drops 5kg from WFA and track won't bother her. $14 / 4 FO looks great money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 You bloody beauty...lovely each way and $4k first four.......great stuff...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meista 3 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Great result!! Shame we don't get to see any aftermath on what is such a fairy tale story! hedley and mckenzie 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoota 61 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 I agree with ya 100% Meista. Awesome win and a great ride by Dan - Don't think I've ever seen him so aggressive. GREAT to see. An interview or two would have been bloody brilliant hedley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish 270 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 How awesome to see a fairy tale come true. Shame I did the TAB survey this morning. If I'd waited I could have flung in comments about aftermath of races et cetera. Nah, they would have ignored me. Huge congratulations to connections, great ride Daniel (you must be chuffed) and a big pat and hug for Pondarosa Miss. hedley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spyro 408 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Great win horse and rider. They've both had had so many setbacks. It was a great example of how the bad times can turn around if you are brave enough to ride out the tides of misfortune. hedley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Admin2 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Time to sack the OZZIE's that are taking NZ racing down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Congratulations to all the connections on the G1 win for their smart mare. NGH made the statement after riding her for the first time at Te Rapa last December that she was a G1 horse. She pulled up from the Thorndon Mile in January with a cough and subsequent nasal discharge and had this through to the Auckland Cup. To run third in the Auckland Cup was a huge run under such circumstances. With the break of one month from the Cup to the Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes they were able to treat her with anti-biotics etc and get her right. Her run in that race showed she was back to where she should be. If she had struck a slow track in the Breeders....well what could have been. I rang NGH this morning as he was heading to Ellerslie and said "You retired two weeks early, she has got her conditions today, she will win." He was philosophical and I'm sure would have been the first to congratulate everyone today including Daniel. With 52kgs on a slow track she looked a huge chance and she did herself proud. Five starts on a slow track now for four wins and a third and at Ellerslie seven starts for three wins and three placings. $14.00 great. Trackside crossing immediately to Sydney as they pulled up was poor. Today was a very good G1 Easter field and the last G1 race for the season, coverage should have stayed at Ellerslie for the immediate aftermath. I gather they went back later which I missed. I assume they may give her a run in the Travis Stakes at Te Rapa. Again, congratulations on a super win to all involved. gubellini 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,993 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 So pleased for Daniel and the connections.High Chaparral had three winners in N.Z. yesterday.Also sire of impressive Randwick winner Hi World.Underlines what a loss he has been. puha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess 1,244 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 So pleased for Daniel and the connections.High Chaparral had three winners in N.Z. yesterday.Also sire of impressive Randwick winner Hi World.Underlines what a loss he has been. Quite the fairytale result really (except for NGH I guess - but the master has had his share over the years ...). It wasn't where my money was but I was cheering her on and really happy to see her win anyway! - when that happens - you know you've seen something a bit special. Re High Chaps - I think ppl had somewhat forgotten them - even before the sire himself was lost. There will be more good ones to emerge - esp from Aussie - and many will go on performing as older horses. I also hazard a guess he's going to prove a fine broodmare sire ... Ashoka 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 Kudos to Daniel Hain for his ride on the mare, and to Peter too for having the confidence to put him on. Making that early move before the turn to get to the outside rail first no doubt won him the race. The run of Kawi was massive and there is no doubt if he had been where she was the result is probably different. Wonderful result for all concerned however. Given what she has been through, a G1 a just reward... And my Bank Manager is a lot happier today too....... Ashoka and Grego 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,700 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 Waikato Times reports that Ponderosa Miss will line up Saturday at Te Rapa in the Group11 Travis Stakes,then spell for 4/5 weeks and then prepare for the Melbourne Cup. Not sure what to make of lining up on Saturday at Te Rapa but i suppose the money's up so they are going to have a crack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 No problem with that Crusty, she has won there before and must have come through the race in top order for them to go on. A bit of moisture around and she must be another big show.....haven't seen field/weights yet of course..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 The Travis Stakes was her immediate aim following the Thoroughbred Breeder Stakes at Te Aroha but she bounced through the Te Aroha run so well that the Easter Handicap became an after thought and look what happened. G1 winning mare now. She has also come through Saturday's race so well that she will line up in the Travis. Melbourne in the Spring, following a first up run in the Foxbridge and a run or two at Hastings. Ashoka 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,700 Report post Posted April 25, 2015 TRAVIS STAKES ... A BRIDGE TO FAR despite D Hollinshead being quoted as saying ''this is the first time she has been 100%'''' Luck may have played a part in it[3 wide] however her finishing position,especially over 2000metres indicates to me that the Travis may have been one too many trips to the well. As usual, the secretary will disown any knowledge of my comments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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