Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Hesi said: The ugly duckling This bloke in photo for Colin , (and just like Mount Eden as well, couldn't get away from the standing starts very well and cost himself many wins. ) ... a very plain looking horse so got that nic-name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Also a lesser known M, named after a small Waikato community that used to make cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, Hesi said: You'll know who that is LB Manaroa , had won 12 races from 17 starts in Australia early 70's (because we used the mobile a lot) so was loved by the Aussies more than the kiwis , where he often missed away in Nz. and set track records . 1972 at my home track Albion park (in that photo with Colin McLaaughlin giving him a workout) he won heats of the Interdominion and 33, 000 people jammed in to see if he could take the Grand Final . Alas he was in trouble at the start again , and after making up 60m to get near the lead, wilted to run 5th to Welcome Advice. Mobile Start he would of WON by Plenty....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Some more M's. Majestic Man. Manaroa. Manawaru. Mighty Hanover. Mountain Pride. Mike's Pal. Moon Boy. Marius. Meadow Bank. Massacre. Master Alan. Master Dean. Mai Mai. My Lightning Blue. Metal Mickey. Michele Bromac. Mister D G Mr Feelgood. Monkey King. Mah Sish. Mach Shard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Hesi said: Also a lesser known M, named after a small Waikato community that used to make cheese Don't think anyone would call their horse MEREMERE? hahaha .... so Come In Robert !! He'll pick the horse for you ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 They never made cheese in Meremere, that is where the now decommissioned coal fired power station was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Lightning Blue said: Don't think anyone would call their horse MEREMERE? hahaha .... so Come In Robert !! He'll pick the horse for you ....... 1 minute ago, Hesi said: They never made cheese in Meremere, that is where the now decommissioned coal fired power station was Harry Mowbray, Matangi Cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Double R said: Some more M's. Majestic Man. Manaroa. Manawaru. Mighty Hanover. Mountain Pride. Mike's Pal. Moon Boy. Marius. Meadow Bank. Massacre. Master Alan. Master Dean. Mai Mai. My Lightning Blue. Metal Mickey. Michele Bromac. Mister D G Mr Feelgood. Monkey King. Mah Sish. Mach Shard. A great line-up Robert !! near capacity field . No need to chuck the MY on Lightning Blue though . That's just a silly Oz thing they did lol.... very comfortable mixing it with Lazarus, Lordship and Luxury Liner in the L's lol... Here's One for you Then !! not on your list . competing at an Interdominion for his kiwi trainer. Can you get this one ? Edited January 14, 2022 by Lightning Blue spell 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, Lightning Blue said: A great line-up Globe !! near capacity field . No need to chuck the MY on Lightning Blue though . That's just a silly Oz thing they did lol.... very comfortable mixing it with Lazarus, Lordship and Luxury Liner in the L's lol... Here's One for you Then !! not on your list . competing at an Interdominion for his kiwi trainer. Can you get this one ? Micron. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 One glaring omission in Robert's list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Just now, Hesi said: One glaring omission in Robert's list I had to leave 100 out for others to put in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Hesi said: One glaring omission in Robert's list recent or older? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Recent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Hesi said: One glaring omission in Robert's list Minuteman with the Interdominion win over kiwi champs Cardy, Robin Dudee and Tactile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Come on you fellas are meant to be harness enthusiasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Just now, Lightning Blue said: Minuteman with the Interdominion win over kiwi champs Cardy, Robin Dudee and Tactile? Not the one I had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Mainland Banner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) Master Musician - scrap that, hadn't read far enough back. Edited January 14, 2022 by mardigras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Commander Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Melton Monarch, Mainland Banner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Mainland Banner, first 4yr old mare to win the NZ Cup, unanimously vote pacer of the year in 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 We're a lot more onto it in Thoroughbreds, you guys were a bit slow, was the pitch a bit damp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 No prizes also for first name of the block when it comes to N! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Commander Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Mi Muchacho, Mark Hanover, Merinai, Mario Sultan, Monbet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 Robert and FC were on to her (mainland Banner ) fine, so no tricking these guys Hesi ....... 4 minutes ago, Hesi said: We're a lot more onto it in Thoroughbreds, you guys were a bit slow, Oh what !!!! don't think I've put one up that FieldC, Blackie,Globe, or Robert or others haven't nailed spread over 100 years. One for Hesi then here, to see if he's on the pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, Lightning Blue said: Robert and FC were on to her (mainland Banner ) fine, so no tricking these guys Hesi ....... Oh what !!!! don't think I've put one up that FieldC, Blackie,Globe, or Robert or others haven't nailed spread over 100 years. One for Hesi then here, to see if he's on the pace. Wouldn't have a clue, Phar Lap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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