Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, Blackie said: Nimble Yankee, Felix Newfield & Fraser Kirk, loved them when I was growing up(still am). Did'nt Nimble Yankee win the Pan Am or Miracle Mile as it was known then? I remember he was very much a sit sprinter and have a big finish. Nimble Yankee won the Stars Travel Miracle mile in 1977. and Nigel Craig ran 5th in the race. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Caller Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Super guy and great horsemanship! We had 2 or 3 with him over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Midnight Caller said: Late nom for the letter M. Midnight Caller 😉 He was a Champ in the eyes of the crew in the Midnight syndicate, with 2 pocket bulging wins from about 8 starts for us! He was the nemesis of one of my faves Hanover Zip 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Just to keep the mares ticking over .. I might slot in the lovely lady Now 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, Blackie said: Nimble Yankee, Felix Newfield & Fraser Kirk, loved them when I was growing up(still am). Did'nt Nimble Yankee win the Pan Am or Miracle Mile as it was known then? I remember he was very much a sit sprinter and have a big finish. Hey it's the Manaroa man again,!!! with your mate Nimble Yankee, one the Addington miracle mile after the Cup winner Stanley Rio dropped out with injury. Fraser driving him at Auckland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, Blackie said: Nimble Yankee, Felix Newfield & Fraser Kirk, Im sure Nimble Yankee won a Wgtn Cup at Hutt Park. Correct me Robert if I am wrong. My memory is fading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 I remember Felix use to get that left arm going on the running rail at Addington, certainly worked on a few , trust me. He was certainly a top horseman and would be willing to give advice when needed. Smart....he would sometimes hold up the start until he was ready...Felix, just the cat's whiskers as they would say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dancing Show said: Just to keep the mares ticking over .. I might slot in the lovely lady Now 🙂 From the Doyle trotting family . How's this for cute.? 'NOW's mum is named 'WHEN' lol...... (won a heap of races too.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josias Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Dancing Show said: He was the nemesis of one of my faves Hanover Zip 🙂 Aha Maria..Hanover Zip rattles something in my memory bank. As you likely recall,was trained by Mike Stormont at Puke,(he gave me my one and only drive Rustic Lad) In NZ,Hanover Zip won 9 of 102 and $96k.Late in his career,he became dual gaited,starting in 4 trot races.The immense speed he showed in this role at trials,was not seen on the racetrack,where 4 starts resulted in "Zip". Then exported to Aust as 9yo,he raced on until 14yo..winning 30 more times from 184 starts & $170k🙂 Another example how Aussie Handicapping System allows horses to be placed competitively,and extend their racing careers before retirement. Edited January 14, 2022 by Josias add 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far too much Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Dancing Show said: And possibly the cutest name starting with N ..... Noopy Kiosk 🙂 nookie bear how cute is that name . trotter trained by the late Jim Ferguson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josias Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 44 minutes ago, Globederby19 said: Im sure Nimble Yankee won a Wgtn Cup at Hutt Park. Correct me Robert if I am wrong. My memory is fading. Hmmmm Globe..I can't see that Nimble Yankee ever started at Hutt Park. The closest he made it to there,was a winning race at Nelson.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 8 hours ago, Josias said: Hmmmm Globe..I can't see that Nimble Yankee ever started at Hutt Park. The closest he made it to there,was a winning race at Nelson.😀 You are probably right, I am probably thinking of another horse, which I cant put my finger on. After 60 yrs following them the memory banks overflow and get lost.lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Lightning Blue said: From the Doyle trotting family . How's this for cute.? 'NOW's mum is named 'WHEN' lol...... (won a heap of races too.) Another of the Doyle breed was Now Another Look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 No Doctor Needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Noopy Kiosk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 The neat and nifty 'N' horses have seen the great stallion Noodlum, the trotters No Response, Nigel Craig, Noopy Kiosk and Now aslo get a nomination. with NimbleYankee, NightAllowance, Neroship, No DoctorNeeded, Nippon Home also getting involved. Niatross , a famous American was known all around the world. Also one of his sons NIHILATOR was a superstar in the states finishing career with 35 Wins from 38 and was the first Standardbred to reach the $3 million prizemoney mark. Not many in the 'O' section.? Perhaps the 2 kiwi-bred Interdominion winners of OUR MAESTRO and this bloke in photo are the Best ??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, Lightning Blue said: The neat and nifty 'N' horses have seen the great stallion Noodlum, the trotters No Response, Nigel Craig, Noopy Kiosk and Now aslo get a nomination. with NimbleYankee, NightAllowance, Neroship, No DoctorNeeded, Nippon Home also getting involved. Niatross , a famous American was known all around the world. Also one of his sons NIHILATOR was a superstar in the states finishing career with 35 Wins from 38 and was the first Standardbred to reach the $3 million prizemoney mark. Not many in the 'O' section.? Perhaps the 2 kiwi-bred Interdominion winners of OUR MAESTRO and this bloke in photo are the Best ??????? Our Sir Lancelot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, Double R said: Our Sir Lancelot might of been a chance if in Robin Butts stable. But is Not the correct answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lightning Blue said: might of been a chance if in Robin Butts stable. But is Not the correct answer. Whoops. Should have read, Our Sir Vancelot. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Somemore O's. Ouch. Our Own. Our One. Our Eileen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Commander Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 N is also for New Age Man, Norton, Nostradamus, No Return & Naval Officer. Apologies if previously mentioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 Here's one for Field Commander or Robert (or anyone ) to figure out. Was nothing better than seeing Max Harvey win the Auckland Cup with Comedy Lad. Max did so much for trotting just like the amazing man Chris Garrard has done for harness racing in modern times. great to see Max with winners. Here in photo , his high priced purchase has just won the Max Harvey Stakes, so Max was thrilled with his 1/2 brother to Locarno . went on to get a few wins and was also placed NZ Derby. Who is this one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Half brother to Locarno .. Ostrava ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dancing Show said: Half brother to Locarno .. Ostrava ? Correct Maria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Great pic 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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