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Hesi Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 I can recall a time many moons ago, when some wag elsewhere, lamented whether a NZ horse could ever win a G1 in Aus With the above 4, I make it 7 in the 22/23 season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 If only there was a TA horse in the running,the answer would be simple. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 1 hour ago, ngakonui grass said: If only there was a TA horse in the running,the answer would be simple. But there is not so why feel the need to even mention it...??? Prowess or Legato would be my choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 29 minutes ago, RJB said: But there is not so why feel the need to even mention it...??? Prowess or Legato would be my choices. Because i'm a sarcastic prick. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanturk Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Hesi said: I can recall a time many moons ago, when some wag elsewhere, lamented whether a NZ horse could ever win a G1 in Aus With the above 4, I make it 7 in the 22/23 season Was watching 7 racing channel here in melb, and the commentators were mentioning how kiwi breeds, were doing so well and expecting it to continue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharne Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 I will pick pennyweka what a win for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Sharp N Smart . the 'Spring Champion ' winning that G1 at Royal Randwick , and also an Autumn Champion Winning the NZ Derby . (the blue riband event) also the Gloaming and Herbie Dyke G1 giving him 2 huge wins in both countries. Fine 2nd Vic Derby too..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 You would have to say the 2 most impressive wins belonged to the same horse, Legarto Went past them like they were standing still to win by 4 3/4 lengths, with the last 600m a full second faster than any other horse. Albeit a weak 1000 Guineas field. Sure Romancing The Moon went on to win the G1 Levin Classic, but Legarto made her look like a hack Then in the Aus Guineas, against the best Aus 3 year olds, her ability to make up so much ground to win, in the last 100m, was probably the performance by a 3 year old during the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 Predictions(guesses) for the Spring Legarto - first 2 legs of the HB Triple Crown, then off to the Cox Plate, maybe a lead up race in Aus Prowess - similar Sharp 'N' Smart - CC/MC, with maybe a first up race in the Tarzino Pennyweka - Livamol, NZ Cup Livamol Classic is simply too late to hold the best horses in NZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 1:55 PM, ngakonui grass said: Because i'm a sarcastic prick. ..and you didn't need to answer RJB's question, ng ...your subtle (?) point is not missed by Max. MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 My prediction is that Sharp N Smart will be the busiest of them all ...our mate Rogie is likely to ask him to be Phar Lap before this Xmas. Great credit should be given to James/Wellwood for recognising (in her trackwork) that it would be wise to avoid testing Prowess over 2400m in Derby and/or Oaks. Legarto is Levante on steroids and looks capable of anything. I dont think she will be suited by the Moonee Valley circuit. The Grp 1 girls' race at Flemington over 1600m looks ready-made for her racing style. JIm Wallace is very astute - made an early call to give Pennyweka a break after the NZ Oaks and changed his mind after noticing how well she was a few days after ..he knew she hadnt 'peaked'. A possible Caulfield-Melbourne Cup horse, not this year, he says, but in 2024. Exciting to have so many top-class Kiwi raiders eyeing Aussie riches in the Spring ...no-one is talking up La Crique for the Cox Plate any more. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 56 minutes ago, Maximus said: My prediction is that Sharp N Smart will be the busiest of them all ...our mate Rogie is likely to ask him to be Phar Lap before this Xmas. Great credit should be given to James/Wellwood for recognising (in her trackwork) that it would be wise to avoid testing Prowess over 2400m in Derby and/or Oaks. Legarto is Levante on steroids and looks capable of anything. I dont think she will be suited by the Moonee Valley circuit. The Grp 1 girls' race at Flemington over 1600m looks ready-made for her racing style. JIm Wallace is very astute - made an early call to give Pennyweka a break after the NZ Oaks and changed his mind after noticing how well she was a few days after ..he knew she hadnt 'peaked'. A possible Caulfield-Melbourne Cup horse, not this year, he says, but in 2024. Exciting to have so many top-class Kiwi raiders eyeing Aussie riches in the Spring ...no-one is talking up La Crique for the Cox Plate any more. MM He also saw Prowess was coming home after the Vinery, which probably influenced his decision........100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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