Hesi Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Any thoughts on the season We still seem capable of producing good horses, still a strong base of training expertise, still producing good young jockeys. A resilient industry, despite the horrible turnover stats(that we never get to see these days) Have listed the HOTY finalists below Champion Two-Year-Old: Aotea Lad, Aretha, Probabeel, Yourdeel. Champion Three-Year-Old: Crown Prosecutor, Madison County, Media Sensation, Sentimental Miss, Surely Sacred. Champion Sprinter-Miler (up to 1600m): Bostonian, Enzo’s Lad, Melody Belle, Shadows Cast, Te Akau Shark. Champion Middle Distance (1601m to 2200m): Danzdanzdance, Melody Belle, On The Rocks, Savvy Coup. Champion Stayer (2201m and further): Five To Midnight, Glory Days, Rondinella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Some good horses but the overall depth is poor. Take yesterdays cup, top weight was rated 89. Second highest rating a mare with 85, then two on 84. Hardly a field of quality horses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buller Rep Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Mardigras, has it ever been any different in the depths of Winter? Many years back there would have been more running around (foal crop twice the size and no Asian market) but would they have been higher rated? Who will be Champion Two Year Old; Yourdeel or Probabeel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 30 minutes ago, Buller Rep said: Mardigras, has it ever been any different in the depths of Winter? Many years back there would have been more running around (foal crop twice the size and no Asian market) but would they have been higher rated? Well here are the details of this race over the prior 5 years. The top weight rating (all at 60kg) 2019 89 2018 91 2017 98 2016 94 2015 96 2014 96 In 2014, there were 12 horses rated 87+. In this year's race, there was 1 horse. Make up your own mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, mardigras said: In 2014, there were 12 horses rated 87+. In this year's race, there was 1 horse. Actually 13 87+ in that race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buller Rep Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 You win 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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