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Original Post 2010-Mar-04, 08:09 PM

Just a super field and race coming up - the fillies look good, particularly Zarzuela over this distance. Expect to see some of this field serve it up to our best at some point I'm thinking.

1 Monaco Consul (NZ) 8 56.0 L G Innes M D Moroney
2 Military Move (NZ) 4 56.0 M J Walker S F Ritchie
3 King Raedwald 15 56.0 H S Tinsley K Gray
4 Martial Art (NZ) 7 56.0 V A Colgan M W Walker
5 Time Keeper (NZ) 9 56.0 A J Calder G A Nicholson
6 Corporal Jones (NZ) 11 56.0 Z Purton A D Scott
7 Smokin' Gun (NZ) 5 56.0 L J Allpress C W Thornton
8 Ballybit (NZ) 6 56.0 M Cameron S A Sharrock
9 Imabayboy (NZ) 14 56.0 M T Coleman T L Busuttin
10 Handsome Zulu (NZ) 3 56.0 M R Du Plessis J G Sargent
11 Volgus (NZ) 1 56.0 A C Peard S A Sharrock
12 No Emotion (NZ) 2 56.0 J K Riddell J G Sargent
13 Katie Lee 10 54.5 O P Bosson G A Rogerson
14 Zarzuela (NZ) 13 54.5 J B Mc Donald (a) M W Walker
15 Jungle Juice (NZ) 12 54.5 T N Harris Ms D Logan


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2010-Mar-04, 08:25 PM

This is now the richest derby in the Southern Hemisphere ($NZ2,200,000)


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2010-Mar-04, 08:41 PM

sobig writes ... 2010-Mar-04, 08:25 PM

This is now the richest derby in the Southern Hemisphere ($NZ2,200,000)

Outstanding prizemoney, not sure why we didn't send a couple over there.


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2010-Mar-05, 09:11 AM

THE GR.1 $2.2MILLION TELECOM NEW ZEALAND DERBY (3YO, 2400m)
HORSE	OWNER/BREEDER/TRAINER	KEY POINTS
Monaco Consul (NZ) High Chaparral x Argante by Star Way	Owner: GG Syndicate & OG Glenn Breeder: Windsor Park Stud Trainer: Mike and Paul Moroney	A star in Australia in the Spring. Won the Gr.1 Champion Stakes at Randwick and returned almost four weeks later to win the Gr.1 VRC Derby at Flemington. Last start: 7^th to Veloce Bella in the Gr.1 Darci Brahma Stakes at Te Rapa on Feb 13.
Military Move (NZ) Volksraad x All Night Party by Just A Dancer	Owner: Steven Kit Sing Lo Breeder: Windsor Park Stud Trainer: Shaune Ritchie	Run down late by Katie Lee in the Gr.1 NZ 2000 Guineas at Riccarton in November. Last start: Running home at the business end of the 1200m Gr.2 Champion Stakes at Ellerslie on Feb 20.
King Raedwald Red Ransom x Lady Circles by Ascot Knight	Owner: PJ Hickman & D R King Breeder: Arch of Gold Pty Ltd & Moffitt Breeding & Racing Trainer: Kevin Gray	Made career debut in September after being purchased by Stephen Gray at the 2008 NZB Ready to Run Sale for $400,000. Has won 3 of 7 starts to date. Last start: Solid 3^rd to Zarzuela in the Gr.2 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie on 20 Feb.
Martial Art (NZ) Tiger Hill ad Kwan by Sadler’s Wells	Owner: TM Farmer, PJ Vela, PM Vela and MJ Wyborn Breeder: PJ & PM Vela Trainer: Mark Walker	Stablemate of race favourite Zarzuela. Has won 2 and placed in 2 of 7 starts to date including a second to Joey Massino in the NZB Karaka 3YO Mile. Last start: 7^th to Zarzuela in the Gr.2 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie on 20 Feb.
Time Keeper (NZ) Stravinsky x Organdy by Our Emblem	Owner: Ms FB Crimmins and GA Nicholson Breeder: C D Harvey, D C MacLean & T H Morris Trainer: Graeme Nicholson and Paul Allbon	The most experienced runner in the field with 20 starts under his belt to date. Best run to date was a third placing in the Gr.2 Great Northern Guineas at Ellerslie in December. Last start: 4^th to Zarzuela in the Gr.2 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie on 20 Feb.
Corporal Jones (NZ) Pentire x Assesarose by Conquistarose	Owner: GKV Holdings Ltd, & Hong Kong Trainers Syndicate 2009/10 Breeder: I G Hadfield Trainer: Andrew Scott	Is the current 2^nd favourite to win the race. Ran 2^nd to Zarzuela in the Gr.3 Waikato Guineas on Feb 6. Last start: 2^nd to Zarzuela in the Gr.2 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie on 20 Feb.
Smokin’ Gun (NZ) High Chaparral x Rapida by Senor Pete	Owner: J Beeton, D Courtney-O’Connor, R Gelski and Ms A Whitelock Breeder: D Courtney – O’Connor Trainer: Craig Thornton	By the same sire as Monaco Consul, and the 2009 Cox Plate winner So You Think. Distance no concern. Last start: 13^th to Zarzuela in the Gr.2 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie on 20 Feb.
Ballybit (NZ) Spartacus x Miss Grosvenor by Grosvenor	Owner: Mrs K M Stanley Breeder: Karreman Bloodstock Ltd Trainer: Allan Sharrock	One of two runners in the race for Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock, who won the race in 2006 with Wahid. Course winner. Last start: 8^th over 2100m at Woodville on Feb 25.
Imabayboy (NZ) San Luis x English Kate by Kaapstad	Owner: C & Mrs V S Gray Breeder: Mrs M and R A Gray Trainer: Trent Busuttin	First Derby runner on his own account for trainer Trent Busuttin. Hs won 5 of 14 starts to date. Last start: Won over 2100m at Ellerslie on Feb 20.
Handsome Zulu (NZ) Handsome Ransom x Bionic Eagle by Omnicorp	Owner: PG Gillespie & Wellfield Holdings Ltd Breeder: L Williams Trainer: John Sargent	Represents the first Derby runner for Wellfield Lodge sire Handsome Ransom. Was second to Joey Massino in the Gr.3 Wellington Stakes at Trentham on Jan 23. Last start: 4^th to Juice over 2000m at Te Rapa on Feb 13.
Volgus (NZ) Volksraad x Gussy Godiva by Last Tycoon	Owner: EM & Miss NA Bourke, M Eliason, JP Fleming, AR Piercy, JA Washer, & Est Late BJ Fleming Breeder: Michael Ormond Children’s Trust Trainer: Allan Sharrock	The well related half-brother to Gr.1 AJC Derby winner Roman Emperor and the group performer Rios. Has had the 10 starts for 1 win and four placings. Last start: 2^nd over 2000m at Pukekura Park on Feb 20.
No Emotion (NZ) Savabeel x Lightning Spur by Flying Spur	Owner: G Andrew, BF Broom, J & MP Carter, AM Dragicevich, and CW Lambert Breeder: Mrs CL Crawshaw Trainer: John Sargent	One of two runners in the race from the inform stable of John Sargent. Last start: 8^th to Zarzuela in the Gr.2 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie on 20 Feb.
Katie Lee Pins x Miss Jessie Jay by Spectacularphantom	Owner: Sir Patrick and Lady Hogan Breeder: Hallmark Stud and Trevor Hurley Trainer: Graeme and Debbie Rogerson	Boom filly of 2009/10. Won the historical Gr.1 double in the 1000 and 2000 Guineas at Riccarton in November, and the Gr.2 Eight Carat Stud Classic at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. Has won 7 (6 at stakes level) of her 15 starts. Last start: Won the Gr.2 Sir Tristram Fillies Classic at Ellerslie on Feb 13.
Zarzuela (NZ) Zabeel x Star Satire by Volksraad	Owner: David Paykel Breeder: David Paykel Trainer: Mark Walker	Current race favourite. Has dominated in the traditional Derby lead-up races including the Gr.2 Championship Stakes, the Gr.3 Waikato Guineas, and the Gr.2 Great Northern Guineas. Last start: Won the Gr.2 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie on Feb 20.
Jungle Juice (NZ) Jungle Pocket x Shadow Ray by Groom Dancer	Owner: IDL Racing Ltd Breeder: Jungle Pocket Pty & Rich Hill Thoroughbreds Ltd Trainer: Donna, Dean Logan and Chris Gibbs.	Third to Zarzuela in the Gr.3 Waikato Guineas at Te Rapa on Feb 6. Distance should be of no concern. Last start: 13^th to Zarzuela in the Gr.2 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie on 20 Feb.

The-Gr-1-$2-2million-Telecom-New-Zealand-Derby


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2010-Mar-06, 02:15 PM

What a dog of a derby winner Monaco Consul will go down us.

Have a sick feeling the Warrior would have smashed the lot of them last November had he been 100%. Sad


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2010-Mar-06, 02:25 PM

calgary writes ... 2010-Mar-06, 02:15 PM

What a dog of a derby winner Monaco Consul will go down us.

Have a sick feeling the Warrior would have smashed the lot of them last November had he been 100%. Sad

There might be something wroung with the horse that the drugs the Maronony's use is masking.


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2010-Mar-06, 06:47 PM

Blind Freddy could see the horse was sore in the run, which was made even more obvious by his inability to negotiate the home turn at speed. Couldn't have had much of a break, if any, after his Vic Derby win. Greed, pur 'n' simple angry


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2010-Mar-06, 06:54 PM

Authorized writes ... 2010-Mar-06, 02:25 PM

There might be something wroung with the horse that the drugs the Maronony's use is masking.

I would like to back Kav's drugs last Spring to beat whatever the Kiwis had.


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2010-Mar-06, 07:39 PM

Whilst Monaco Consul obviously had his problems the form should still stand up.

The winner controlled the race, Corporal Jones and Zarzuela both ran on strongly from well back.

I presume Zarzuela will run in the NZ Oaks but if she comes here and displays her best form she'll be more than competitive against our lot. I suspect she'll beat our fillies out of sight.

Likewise Corporal Jones will go well here.

Looks like 1st and 2nd home have HK ownership so I'm guessing they'll be heading across next season.


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2010-Mar-06, 07:42 PM

Not sure about the winner but the second is definitely off to HK for next season.
That is why they had Zac over to ride today


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2010-Mar-06, 07:53 PM

The other I meant to mention was Katie Lee she failed today but I think she's still a top filly. They can stretch her to 2000m against her own but upto 1600m has seen her at her best.

Not sure whether we'll see her as a 3yo, but I'd rate her an ideal type for the mares race on VRC Derby Day.


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2010-Mar-06, 08:09 PM

sobig writes ... 2010-Mar-06, 07:42 PM

Not sure about the winner but the second is definitely off to HK for next season.
That is why they had Zac over to ride today

Sobig
Military Move is off to race Singapore where his owner resides, nice to go out a winner with a top ride from top jockey Michael Walker aboard.


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2010-Mar-06, 09:03 PM

Trainers of first two say they'll do future racing in HK as that's where the owners reside. Maybe the report is wrong though.


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2010-Mar-06, 09:40 PM

Antitab# writes ... 2010-Mar-06, 06:54 PM

I would like to back Kav's drugs last Spring to beat whatever the Kiwis had.

Shocking to give Rodd perfect start

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* Thursday, 4 March 2010

Trainer Mark Kavanagh says Shocking is peaking at the right time for the Australian Cup.

Trainer Mark Kavanagh says Shocking is peaking at the right time for the Australian Cup as jockey Michael Rodd prepares for his first ride in the Group One feature on the Melbourne Cup winner.

Kavanagh said Shocking was a run short last start when sixth, second up, in the St George Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield and had trained on as he would have hoped the last two weeks heading in to Saturday's big race.

"It was an encouraging run last start but I have trained him to keep improving and to be ready for the day," Kavanagh said.

"Last start I thought he was going to win on the turn but his condition gave out the last 100 metres but he has come on from that."

Shocking hasn't raced at Flemington since winning last year's Melbourne Cup and would emulate past Melbourne Cup winners Let's Elope (1992) and Makybe Diva (2005) if he was to go on and win the Australian Cup.

Kavanagh is planning the Australian Cup as a springboard for Shocking into the Sydney carnival where his Group One goals will be the Ranvet Stakes (2000m) and The BMW (2400m).

All three races are at weight-for-age and Kavanagh believes the Australian Cup is a good race this year to try and prove Shocking at the level.

"It's a pretty even field and a good Australian Cup to be having a crack at weight-for-age," Kavanagh said.

"He likes Flemington with the nice long straight so there are a few positives although he has never won third up.

"It is a hard race to pick the winner but I am sure he will be around the mark.

"We just want a strong, well run race unlike his last couple of races where they have walked and had to take off earlier than they normally would have to."

Illness two years ago and a suspension last year have prevented Rodd from having an Australian Cup ride until now.

"Hopefully it will be a winning start," Rodd said.

"Obviously he (Shocking) is going to come on fitness wise from his last run and while he is third up I think Mark will have him pretty right.

"As long as there is a bit of pace on and the track is not too hard then I think he will go really well."

Shocking tightened with TAB Sportsbet overnight from $7.50 to $7 and is now challenging Heart Of Dreams ($6.50) for favouritism.

From this on thursday to this morning below

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Shocking out of Australian Cup

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Melbourne Cup winner Shocking has been scratched from the Australian Cup at Flemington due to a foot abscess.

Melbourne Cup winner Shocking has been scratched from the Australian Cup at Flemington due to a foot abscess.


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2010-Mar-06, 09:55 PM

Steve M writes ... 2010-Mar-06, 09:03 PM

Trainers of first two say they'll do future racing in HK as that's where the owners reside. Maybe the report is wrong though.

Appears my info was incorrect, sorry about that.


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