Monday News came through New Zealand was Going into Lockdown Covid 19 so meant no Racing in New Zealand for the foreseeable future 4 weeks minimum lockdown but horses been put put in paddocks and Agistment farms. When the all clear comes but with this deadly disease health and safety racing might not begin until June July at the earliest. With tracks turning wet winter gallopers will need to be in work now.
They say week is a long time in racing definitely prudent at this time with Coronavirus hitting the racing world. Started with Caulfield shutting the general public out so this deadly virus spreads through the Community as of now no public owners are locked out of race meetings in Australia and New Zealand health authorities have done the right thing. Horse Racing is continuing not like other sports who have suspended play
5 Million ALL STAR Mile at Caulfield fascinating event Headed by ALLIGATOR BLOOD is amazing 3yo pipped On the post in the Guineas here epic duel with Catalyst taken on in front Australian Guineas blew them away taking on older horses at WFA level been up for a while one tough champion 3yo.
Amazing day's racing at Randwick last Saturday TE AKAU SHARK PROBABEEL winning the big races of the day Both of them ran fast sectionals to win. ALLIGATOR BLOOD won the Australian Guineas in fine fashion taken on in front won to well CATALYST unfortunately pulled up with bruising to the fetlocks lugging in down the straight. Hopefully we see him in the Spring. SHERWOOD FOREST outstayed TWO ILLICIT DRAGON LEAP in the Derby fastest since 98 when So Casual won the Derby.
New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie shaping up to be a beauty Headed by DRAGON LEAP won the traditional lead up Avondale Guineas since he won on debut at Te Rapa I tipped him out. A DERBY type he is TWO ILLICIT she beat him he drifted off the track her wins in the Royal Stakes and Waikato Guineas blew them away Travelling Light didn't seem right and the others are not much good But the time she ran comparable to Herbie Dyke likes Ellerslie Big Chance 2 fillies in the 25 years have won the Derby.
It lived up to all the Hype C.S Hayes Stakes at Flemington ALLIGATOR BLOOD CATALYST going toe to toe epic clash ALLIGATOR BLOOD Fighting back beating CATAYLST now they clash in the Australian Guineas level weights CATALYST carrying a kilo more. Should be another amazing spectacle to watch CHENIER who ran third to them add ALAMBA EXPRESS winning the Orr Stakes.
Clash of CATALYST ALLIGATOR BLOOD much anticipated Cataylst Boom Kiwi 3yo Star who blew his rivals at Ellerslie quickest time run over 1200 if he produces his Best form ALLIGATOR BLOOD Queensland horse won Magic Millions Guineas police escort 3 hours on the float but can through with all honours DALASAN won Carbine 1st up effort when he got back Ben Melham takes over here SOUL PATCH easily Winning the Vase CHENIER be worth watching
A great day's racing at Te Rapa Featuring the Herbie Dyke Stakes TRUE ENOUGH won the Zabeel Classic fought off all challenges Opie Bosson rides had a trial to keep up to the mark likes the Track be a top chance BEAUDEN unlucky in the Zabeel had a wide gate then bolted in Marton Cup would think he be going forward Leith Innes takes the ride got to be included ON THE ROCKS surprised winner of the race last year when Tipped out by Jeremy Racing Won fresh up didn't get the best of runs Thorndon Mile drawn the ace ready to run well TIPTRONIC 2nd last year Won easily last start has the wi
Karaka Million 2yo 1200 Headed by NOT AN OPTION favourite for the race winning The Wakefield brilliantly then getting rolled in the Ecilpse at Ellerslie New Year's Day didn't make the bend well when James McDonald caught Leith Innes napping when turning he also caught up early skirmish. Drawn out in the Car park like Probabeel did last year the speed will be on could get the last crack. COOL AZA BEEL From the powerful Te Akau Team won at Wanganui unlucky at Pukekohe had a setback effortless win at Tauranga last Friday great draw stable have won the last three great chance.
Telegraph run under WFA Conditions this year for the first time ENZO'S LAD is going for a hatrick of wins in the Telegraph he meets a far stromger line up JULIUS won the Railway in fine style he will be riding the speed tough horse to get past. ENDLESS DRAMA 3rd Stradbroke last year beat Melody Belle and Te Akau Shark Foxbridge had no chance in the Railway drew wide termpo was only fair had no chance Gate 1 should run well SENSEI placed in the race last year 3rd at Wingatui Boxing Day on a soft track needs it firm fast tempo would be perfect top 4 hope.