Trump 2,741 Report post Posted June 29, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 7:14 PM, High Sparrow said: Wow, I'm blown away Chris. Thanks so much for your generosity and feel lucky and honoured that you went with Voltaire's Secret when the other two names that were taken were such good fits. This is going to add considerable interest for this old timer who's never so much as owned a hair on a horse's head. I wish you all the best with him, he looks like a progressive type and I am so pleased to be associated with Voltaire's Secret and such a good horseman as yourself through this mutual interest. My racing day suddenly got a lot more interesting. Kind regards, HS. P.S. Have sent you that email address. Wow! Your first ownership experience! Great name and good luck to you and many pats on the horses neck! Cheers! Ponderosa8 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Sparrow 702 Report post Posted July 5, 2019 Thanks very much Trump - Yes - never been able to afford to race a horse, so this is new territory for me and I'm really looking forward to it. Chris has been very kind with this generous offer and I was very lucky to win as there were many good names entered. Kind regards and good punting. Memphis2, Baz (NZ) and Boss Hogg 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayer 183 Report post Posted July 5, 2019 I love to be a winner but I think High Sparrow should have won regardless of the name put forward. It is a bonus its a great name. Good luck to all the connections Maximus 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Sparrow 702 Report post Posted July 5, 2019 Thanks so much for your kind words and sentiments Sayer. Will be nice to think we have the Race Cafe community cheering Voltaire's Secret on. Baz (NZ), scooby3051 and Grego 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,558 Report post Posted July 5, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 9:14 PM, High Sparrow said: Wow, I'm blown away Chris. Thanks so much for your generosity and feel lucky and honoured that you went with Voltaire's Secret when the other two names that were taken were such good fits. This is going to add considerable interest for this old timer who's never so much as owned a hair on a horse's head. I wish you all the best with him, he looks like a progressive type and I am so pleased to be associated with Voltaire's Secret and such a good horseman as yourself through this mutual interest. My racing day suddenly got a lot more interesting. Kind regards, HS. P.S. Have sent you that email address. Great to hear you are so excited about your new racing venture, and to be honest, thats what racing is all about, wishing you all the luck and hope you can pick up a few wins or places along the way, just getting one to the races, a thrill in itself, but you can't beat the buzz and excitement of winning a race, a big thanks to Chris for his generosity, and his clever idea.Im sure we will be all watching the horses progress Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wood 1,577 Report post Posted July 5, 2019 All is confirmed, registration went through today, High Sparrow locked in, a lady who has always given me the time of the day at Counties RC has also copped 5% for being a good person. I love people that are involved in Racing administration that get sweet FA out of it, the big cheese swoop on the profits and leave the day to day running of the industry to these people and they get no recognition. Not talking about individual club admin, the fairs at Well bug me > Hopefully our boy does us some justice team, we will head to the races shortly, and if he doesn’t come up with the goods, we will go again ! Ponderosa8, scooby3051, rdytdy and 5 others 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoopa 281 Report post Posted July 6, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 8:50 AM, Chris Wood said: All is confirmed, registration went through today, High Sparrow locked in, a lady who has always given me the time of the day at Counties RC has also copped 5% for being a good person. I love people that are involved in Racing administration that get sweet FA out of it, the big cheese swoop on the profits and leave the day to day running of the industry to these people and they get no recognition. Not talking about individual club admin, the fairs at Well bug me > Hopefully our boy does us some justice team, we will head to the races shortly, and if he doesn’t come up with the goods, we will go again ! Great stuff Chris!All the very best to you and connections Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponderosa8 1,363 Report post Posted July 6, 2019 Hey HS.. There for all to see on the NZR website (sorry not sure how to copy and paste it properly). Voltaire's Secret (NZ) 2015 Trainer: Chris Wood / Cambridge Training Location: Cambridge Race info Flat Rating: 45 Steeple Rating: 0 Hurdle Rating: 0 Current Gear: Approved Plates Lugging Bit Horse Details 3YO Bay Gelding Owner: S Plowman, A Pointon & C J Wood Breeder: Marriott Thoroughbreds Ltd Sire: SWISS ACE (AUS) 2004 Dam: BETWEEN YOU AND ME (AUS) 2008 Foaling: 3 Nov 2015 Current Nominations Current Fields rdytdy, High Sparrow and Baz (NZ) 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00000000000000000000000000 7 Report post Posted July 7, 2019 swiss secret Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00000000000000000000000000 7 Report post Posted July 7, 2019 my swiss ace Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoopa 281 Report post Posted July 7, 2019 The horse has bolted Glen!! Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00000000000000000000000000 7 Report post Posted July 7, 2019 I think they all have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 438 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 2:49 PM, High Sparrow said: Thanks so much for your kind words and sentiments Sayer. Will be nice to think we have the Race Cafe community cheering Voltaire's Secret on. I will be doing likewise ...from the subtropical norf. Best wishes HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,800 Report post Posted July 10, 2019 You based at the Kauri Arms weasel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,800 Report post Posted July 10, 2019 Critter and Mad Marks Fav Tab operator from Ruakaka tavern was there on my last visit, like the new layout Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponderosa8 1,363 Report post Posted August 17, 2019 Hi Chris, Appreciate an update on where with OUR horse Volaire's Secret is at.? Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wood 1,577 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 He banged his head on the truck when he was down to make his debut several weeks ago and had blood coming from one nostril. It took awhile to settle down, with a mild dose of antibiotics to do that. He had an easy time and had his first bit of quicker work, 800m at 3/4 pace last Saturday here at Cambridge. He came through that well, and will have another one tomorrow before a possible jumpout on Friday here at Cambridge. Then I will sort out a race for him. I will update you when I have a concrete plan. Black Kirrama and Ponderosa8 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 438 Report post Posted August 21, 2019 On 7/10/2019 at 9:57 PM, Gruff said: Critter and Mad Marks Fav Tab operator from Ruakaka tavern was there on my last visit, like the new layout haven't been in there ..will make a point of doing so on next trip over that way (this Friday) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,722 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 NICE TRIAL TODAY TEAM ! Voltaire's Secret (NZ) 2015 Trainer: Chris Wood / Cambridge Training Location: Cambridge CAMBRIDE TRIALS - HEAT 23 Memphis2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,800 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Baz (NZ) said: NICE TRIAL TODAY TEAM ! Voltaire's Secret (NZ) 2015 Trainer: Chris Wood / Cambridge Training Location: Cambridge CAMBRIDE TRIALS - HEAT 23 Be happy with that aye Baz Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,722 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Gruff said: Be happy with that aye Baz I'd be happy if mine get to the Trials before Christmas ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,915 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 The first 2 both trialed really well..JMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 438 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 i like the way he knuckled down and stretched his neck out at the business end Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,540 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 Good run, you will certainly have some fun with this pony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponderosa8 1,363 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 Starting in Race 2 at Tauranga Wednesday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...