Quinny

[aussiebreno]

Getting close now :)

[Maorisidol]

Getting close now :)
Obsession...
1. the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc.
2. the idea, image, desire, feeling, etc., itself.
3. the state of being obsessed
4. Brenno 4 Quinny! :)

[Big K]

Clocked 25.6 last sectional in his final hit out on Thurs which is the fastest officially clocked in a Menangle workout,long-time harness racing media representative Adam Hamilton said "he didn't appear fully extended". Yes!! be obsessed!!

[2minuteman]

Clocked 25.6 last sectional in his final hit out on Thurs which is the fastest officially clocked in a Menangle workout,long-time harness racing media representative Adam Hamilton said "he didn't appear fully extended". Yes!! be obsessed!!

Shame the final is 3009m.

[Greg Hando]

Clocked 25.6 last sectional in his final hit out on Thurs which is the fastest officially clocked in a Menangle workout,long-time harness racing media representative Adam Hamilton said "he didn't appear fully extended". Yes!! be obsessed!!
Yes a very fast last 400 but also after a 2.17 first mile.

[aussiebreno]

Our Triple Treat just got up at Sunny Coast, is that an omen?

[aussiebreno]

I'm shaking, that was unbelievable. Last to first. He is a Champion with a capital C! Great call doinmabest. Go Quinny

[terror]

Yes thats was unbelieaveable finish....trackside stated it would be hard for horses to come from last. Not for quinny

[clumsy]

Go Brenno money for nothing, surely he has nothing left to prove.

[Grinder]

They went the last half mile in 55 flat. Quinny must have gone close to 54.
It doesn't get better than that. Ab-so-lutely nothing left to prove.
All hail the Mighty Quinn.
I'm a very, very happy Sandgroper.

Grinder

[Big K]

What a win!!!.What a Champion!!!.Now a legend.

[littlelenny]

Congratulations to connections he has always been a great horse that deserved respect but now he definetly is one of the best we have seen, and hes not finished yet.

[Mighty Atom]

My never ending defence of I'm Themightyquinn has been vindicated; to all the doubters...... your education has been complete.

[Grinder]

Rod, you can now use the classic line: "I rest my case".
However, I fear the knockers will find something to pick on.

Roll on the Auckland Cup net weekend. Hope GH can keep him fit for another crack at the Miracle Mile in April. Could he become Australasia's second sub-1:50 pacer?

Grinder

[Mighty Atom]

My influence seems to travel some distance, I see Harnesslink News has used the words''powder puff champion'',with regards to ITMQ,but not in a derogatory way.
Gary Hall Snr has used the term a few times. To my recollect the only time '' Powder Puff Champions'' has been mentioned was by me in one of my posts some few weeks ago.
In no way was I referring to ITMQ, I was applying it to some Eastern States horses.

[Mighty Atom]

Rod, you can now use the classic line: "I rest my case".
However, I fear the knockers will find something to pick on.

Roll on the Auckland Cup net weekend. Hope GH can keep him fit for another crack at the Miracle Mile in April. Could he become Australasia's second sub-1:50 pacer?

Grinder

Thanks Dave. Just a question, your avatar would not be a picture of my favourite horse - the great Pure Steel, would it?

[Grinder]

Thanks Dave. Just a question, your avatar would not be a picture of my favourite horse - the great Pure Steel would it?

Yes, indeed it is my favourite all time harness hero, the great, the one and only, the peerless paragon of pacing perfection - Steelo!

[G-Mac]

My never ending defence of I'm Themightyquinn has been vindicated; to all the doubters...... your education has been complete.

There can't have been too many doubters by raceday. They were jumping from trees to back him.
Hamilton said pre race that 95 or 99 precent of the money TAB Sportbet had taken on the day was for Quinn. The punters got it spot on, always good to see.

The best part is what Lenny has said there. He's not done with yet. On face value from yesterday, he is going better than ever.

[aussiebreno]

There can't have been too many doubters by raceday. They were jumping from trees to back him.
Hamilton said pre race that 95 or 99 precent of the money TAB Sportbet had taken on the day was for Quinn. The punters got it spot on, always good to see.

The best part is what Lenny has said there. He's not done with yet. On face value from yesterday, he is going better than ever.
Hamilton and the TAB tell porkies. If they had that much money for him he would have been shorter. He came in no doubt, but they always exagerate imo.

[broncobrad]

I notice barely a word has been raised on here in regard to the rematch of TTL and IMTQ tonight in Auckland. I am expecting a different result tonight in the hope TTL gets a better run in transit. Now if he gets the breaks and gets to the front at the right time, then it will take everything plus some for IMTQ to get over the top of him tonight. Racetime 19:40.

Its a quality field and worthy of the $250K prizemoney. TTL $2.60 fixed odds, IMTQ $2.30 fixed odds.

Wonder if Brennos spent all his cash in Fiji yet or if he has saved some for tonight. (Or can he even get on?)

[aussiebreno]

I notice barely a word has been raised on here in regard to the rematch of TTL and IMTQ tonight in Auckland. I am expecting a different result tonight in the hope TTL gets a better run in transit. Now if he gets the breaks and gets to the front at the right time, then it will take everything plus some for IMTQ to get over the top of him tonight. Racetime 19:40.

Its a quality field and worthy of the $250K prizemoney. TTL $2.60 fixed odds, IMTQ $2.30 fixed odds.

Wonder if Brennos spent all his cash in Fiji yet or if he has saved some for tonight. (Or can he even get on?)TTL from the draw should win shouldn't he? Had a small bet the Quinn, happy to let Sundays winnings sit in the bank.

[broncobrad]

Just read the Harnesslink article on tonights race and they said TTL was a bit disappointing in the ID...I thought it was a great run personally. Connections say they will run the gate and lead regardless. We will probably have an idea of the outcome after the first 400m. I will be backing up on TTL, thinking he may get a soft lead, slow them up and negate the finish of IMTQ. Time will tell tho'...
I just want to see these two go toe to toe with no excuses in the mix!

[Grinder]

I notice barely a word has been raised on here in regard to the rematch of TTL and IMTQ tonight in Auckland. I am expecting a different result tonight in the hope TTL gets a better run in transit. Now if he gets the breaks and gets to the front at the right time, then it will take everything plus some for IMTQ to get over the top of him tonight. Racetime 19:40.

Its a quality field and worthy of the $250K prizemoney. TTL $2.60 fixed odds, IMTQ $2.30 fixed odds.

Wonder if Brennos spent all his cash in Fiji yet or if he has saved some for tonight. (Or can he even get on?)

I started a thread on the Auckland Cup on the NZ forum, but no one has ventured their views yet. Yes, a stretch duel between ITMQ and TTL would be something to savour. I think if TTL has more than two lengths on ITMQ at the top of the stretch then it would take an unprecedented last quarter to catch him. If Quinny has maintained his form from the Inters (and Senior claims he is just as good if not even better since last Sunday!), then we are in for a helluva fast finish. IMO it will take better than 26 secs to peg back TTL.
However, there may a wild card or two in that pack. Gold Ace, I'm Victorious, perhaps?

[teecee]

1 131114 Terror To Love (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=159096&Arg=178286)1Ft Ricky May Solid Inter-Dominion Grand Final 4th last Sunday. Last years runner-up. Rates.
2 342131 http://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/images/ATCschemeSmall.gif (http://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/racing/performance-incentive-scheme/)Easy On The Eye (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=161921&Arg=178286)2Ft Peter Ferguson Too fleet-of-foot for his rivals last Friday. Place, Trifecta & First4 prospect.
3 620127 Pembrook Benny (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=151794&Arg=178286)3Ft Zac Butcher(J) Found the line well last week. Placed in last two Auckland Cups. Can place again
4 521210 Tyler Maguire (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=160063&Arg=178286)4Ft Gene Robb Didn't flatter in last appearance. Mutliple Grass Cups wnr this summer. Outsider
5 375316 Fly Like An Eagle (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=167897&Arg=178286)5Ft Mark Purdon Fought well after doing plenty of work last Friday. Cover in combination bets.
6 357106 Highview Tommy (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=155615&Arg=178286)6Ft Blair Orange Back to NZ after mixed Australian performances. He'll be at lucrative money.
7 222258 Sleepy Tripp (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=155019&Arg=178286)7Ft Dexter Dunn Adequate attempt from this draw last week. Requires luck from draw. Roughie.
8 412211 Themightyquinn (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=151116&Arg=178286)8Ft Gary Hal lSuperb 3rd straight Inter-Dominion Final win last Sunday. 2011 winner. Top pick.
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9 653322 Jarcullembra (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=161552&Arg=178286)9Ft David Butcher Tried hard in last Fridays defeat. Drawn to receive a cosy trip. Knock-out hope.
10 882314 Franco Ledger (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=159933&Arg=178286)10Ft Hamish Hunter Game effort after working hard last week. Races well over the longer trips. E/W.
11 271117 Victorious (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=163844&Arg=178286)11Ft Justin Prentice Quality Australian raider. 7th in Chariots Of Fire last Sunday. Don't discount.
12 121112 Mah Sish12Ft
13 019123 Gold Ace (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=159999&Arg=178286)13Ft Tony Herlihy Third in Inter heat 16Feb. Bold 2nd 25Jan. Waikato Mile & NZ FFA wnr. Can win.
14 111115 http://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/images/ATCschemeSmall.gif (http://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/racing/performance-incentive-scheme/)Bettor Cover Lover (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/rar46x?Arg=160116&Arg=178286)14FtBrent MangosReturns to NZ after running well in Ladyship Mile last Sunday. Combos include.
15 X62123 Lets Elope15Ft

[terror]

What a auckland cup win by itmq went early, sat park then gary hit the turbo button

[broncobrad]

Thats how you win a Group 1. Gary Hall Jnr took the race by the scruff of the neck and put it beyond doubt on the corner. Great horse great win.

NOW CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT RICKY MAY WAS DOING ON TTL???? Yes Danno the riders in the stand are at it again...asking questions.

Did he realise there was a race on? Protecting your horse is one thing, denying it any realistic opportunity is a little bit different. After all Im Themightyquin was in the same race and being driven like a good thing.

[Grinder]

What a auckland cup win by itmq went early, sat park then gary hit the turbo button

Just watched it. Sheer brilliance again. Junior said that Quinny turned off half way down the straight. He sat in the breeze from the bell and still had plenty of punch when it counted. My heart is still pounding...so exciting to watch this little horse.

[Grinder]

Junior just said on Sky Racing that Quinny would be going to the Miracle Mile, provided the he has pulled up well after tonight's big race. He did concede that it was actually Senior's decision whether or not to travel again to Menangle for the MM. Fingers crossed.

[terror]

I think i miss the whole race by getting to over excited... and then i saw terror to love storming home,

[Quinnies mate]

G'day all, first post for me.
Just about to have dinner with one of Quinnies owners. Always a good time but after Sunday and todays win it might be a big one tonight.

[teecee]

Senior just told A Hamilton on Trackside from Perth via phone that there is NO WAY TMQ goes to the MM.
He is going to spell and head to senior real target... NZ Cup in November.
Senior makes the decisions and ...Quote... I'm putting my foot down here...unquote...snr..!!!

[aussiebreno]

Champion!

[Grinder]

G'day all, first post for me.
Just about to have dinner with one of Quinnies owners. Always a good time but after Sunday and todays win it might be a big one tonight.
Welcome to the forum, Craig. Plenty of Quinny's admirers here (and a few critics, but they aren't bad people, really ;-) ).
Tell the owner the fans want to see Quinny in the Miracle Mile, provided he's fit and keeping his form.
Enjoy the night!

[littlelenny]

Thats how you win a Group 1. Gary Hall Jnr took the race by the scruff of the neck and put it beyond doubt on the corner. Great horse great win.

NOW CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT RICKY MAY WAS DOING ON TTL???? Yes Danno the riders in the stand are at it again...asking questions.

Did he realise there was a race on? Protecting your horse is one thing, denying it any realistic opportunity is a little bit different. After all Im Themightyquin was in the same race and being driven like a good thing.

Another super run by Quinny and another master drive by jnr.
Brad totally agree Im still trying to work out what was going through Ricky Mays mind.

[Maorisidol]

Now that was good.
I think Jnr would've been very nervous going forward so early tho, it was only because at the 1600 when The Gold Ace got the lead and put the brakes on so his stablemate could go around him again to regain the lead, that a chain reaction caused some trouble and Quinn got pushed out 3 wide, from there He couldn't really go backwards, so he went forward and ended up in the death at bell. Luckily also it was a slowish race, 4 seconds slower than when he won this in 2011. With a mile rate of 1:59.6 this year vs 1:57.6. That was tho the best I have seen him race.
Was that the worst drive by Ricky May in Aus NZ this year, handing up to a $39 chance who is stablemate of Gold Ace?!!!
I do believe he would've won if he didn't have to give Quinn 6-8 lengths at the top of the straight cos he made up a lot of ground the last furlong, good thing beaten, no disrespect to Quinn he ran super.

[Mighty Atom]

ITMQ can do the impossible. The horse was just about on the outside fence in last position at the start with junior really trying to rein him into the running line after 300 metres. In the meantime the horses upfront were a mile in front of him including TTL, then got a cart up behind Fly Like an Eagle, sat in the breeze at the 700 metre mark and then stormed away from them. TTL a good thing beaten?- I don't think so. Every horse gets their chance over 2700 metres and no doubt Quinny
has got a lot of drivers running scared, and lets face it, there was still daylight between ITMQ and TTL at the finish. Glad to see a lot of members coming out from under their rocks to acknowledge the best horse in Australasia , something I've been doing non stop since I joined the forum two and a half years ago.

FOOTNOTE.
Australasia's best pacer not only won his second Auckland Cup at Alexandra Park tonight (Friday March 8) but Themightyquinn absolutely annihilated his 12 harness racing opponents in the prestigious $250,000 Group One feature.

[Big K]

ITMQ can do the impossible. The horse was just about on the outside fence in last position at the start with junior really trying to reign him into the running line after 300 metres. In the meantime the horses upfront were a mile in front of him including TTL, then got a cart up behind Fly Like an Eagle, sat in the breeze at the 700 metre mark and then stormed away from them. TTL a good thing beaten?- I don't think so. Every horse gets their chance over 2700 metres and no doubt Quinny
has got a lot of drivers running scared, and lets face it, there was still daylight between ITMQ and TTL at the finish. Glad to see a lot of members coming out from under their rocks to acknowledge the best horse in Australasia , something I've been doing non stop since I joined the forum two and a half years ago.

Geez Rod!! he"s such a lucky horse,he gets all the lucky runs,and they run so slow everytime he has to race the best.He is only good on the small Perth track and very very lucky there too.Oh but the opposition there are nearly as weak as everywhere else as well tho.Good onya Rod sticken to your truth about the champ.

[Chariots]

At the end of the day circumstances forced Quinnie and Hall out of their comfort zone and they still brained them.

[HaroldParker]

Now that was good.
I think Jnr would've been very nervous going forward so early tho, it was only because at the 1600 when The Gold Ace got the lead and put the brakes on so his stablemate could go around him again to regain the lead, that a chain reaction caused some trouble and Quinn got pushed out 3 wide, from there He couldn't really go backwards, so he went forward and ended up in the death at bell. Luckily also it was a slowish race, 4 seconds slower than when he won this in 2011. With a mile rate of 1:59.6 this year vs 1:57.6. That was tho the best I have seen him race.
Was that the worst drive by Ricky May in Aus NZ this year, handing up to a $39 chance who is stablemate of Gold Ace?!!!
I do believe he would've won if he didn't have to give Quinn 6-8 lengths at the top of the straight cos he made up a lot of ground the last furlong, good thing beaten, no disrespect to Quinn he ran super.

Geez Ash give it a rest. They could of gone another lap and Terror To Leave isn't finishing any closer. Quinny is a great stayer.

[gutwagon]

I didn't think IMTQ could win the inter or the auckland cup. I just want to say that I was wrong . Please destroy this post after you read it .
Gutwagon.

[aussiebreno]

Does anybody know who has won the most Grand Circuit races ever?
Perhaps Ash (Maorisidol) could get the stats books out and let us know. I hear he has some spare time on his hands now as he has been forced to give up his hobby of Quinny-bashing.

[Toohard]

G'day all, first post for me.
Just about to have dinner with one of Quinnies owners. Always a good time but after Sunday and todays win it might be a big one tonight.

Gday Craig
Some of the owners bought a full brother to him last year from memory. 2yo now (THEMIGHTYNADAL). Any news how he coming along?
Cheers

[Maorisidol]

Does anybody know who has won the most Grand Circuit races ever?
Perhaps Ash (Maorisidol) could get the stats books out and let us know. I hear he has some spare time on his hands now as he has been forced to give up his hobby of Quinny-bashing.
ITMQ has won most GC races = 11. 7 in Perth against FFA opposition and locals who dont even go East...and was given an ID in NZ when he didnt actually win the race...:)
Now Brycey, u still havent replied to my ID post after you particularly invited me and singled me out to "put my head up" in your ID WAKE thread...

[Mighty Atom]

Quinny the Great, a phenomena in the modern era of harness racing - no doubt going to be the Grand Circuit champion again this year.

[Mighty Atom]

Can't believe this thread has only had 2,206 views, should be 20,000. Obviously a lot out there still can't stomach the thought of ITMQ being the greatest.

[Mighty Atom]

ITMQ has won most GC races = 11. 7 in Perth against FFA opposition and locals who dont even go East...and was given an ID in NZ when he didnt actually win the race...:)
Now Brycey, u still havent replied to my ID post after you particularly invited me and singled me out to "put my head up" in your ID WAKE thread...

Ash, I notice you're still on about W.A. horses who don't even go east as you say. Can you blame them, when archaic flight arrangements means a half way trip around the world to either get there or
return home. A farcical situation when the only option open to ITMQ, I'V and MMM was a twelve hour trip to Melbourne and then wait for a flight to Perth, or, three hours to NZ and then home.
No wonder Tony Svilicich is not keen to race his horses over east and decided on a three day road trip across the Nullabor to Perth. With all the stake money in Perth it isn't necessary to venture away
but if you want our horses over there, improve your travelling arrangements. Just a little reminder how tough our horses are over here; MMM gets off float on Wednesday, back at GP Friday winning over
2536 metres in 1:56:7 - an amazing horse.

[Maorisidol]

Ash, I notice you're still on about W.A. horses who don't even go east as you say. Can you blame them, when archaic flight arrangements means a half way trip around the world to either get there or
return home. A farcical situation when the only option open to ITMQ, I'V and MMM was a twelve hour trip to Melbourne and then wait for a flight to Perth, or, three hours to NZ and then home.
No wonder Tony Svilicich is not keen to race his horses over east and decided on a three day road trip across the Nullabor to Perth. With all the stake money in Perth it isn't necessary to venture away
but if you want our horses over there, improve your travelling arrangements. Just a little reminder how tough our horses are over here; MMM gets off float on Tuesday, back at GP Friday winning over
2536 metres in 1:56:7 - an amazing horse.
Pure Steel...how often was he in the East in comparison to todays "tough" Perth horses Roddy?
Funny, i have mentioned Steelo in comparison to Quinn few times before to you and you havent replied to me about that comparison... silence says a lot.

[Toohard]

Gday Craig
Some of the owners bought a full brother to him last year from memory. 2yo now (THEMIGHTYNADAL). Any news how he coming along?
Cheers

More questions sorry. The name TheMightyQuinn comes from?? Can't be the song? Song about an eskimo. Gets cold in NZ but not that cold? There a full sister 3yo am told too. Called TheMighty..sumfin. 2yo Nadal the tennis star. Quinn??? Young Quinn??

[Mighty Atom]

Pure Steel...how often was he in the East in comparison to todays "tough" Perth horses Roddy?
Funny, i have mentioned Steelo in comparison to Quinn few times before to you and you havent replied to me about that comparison... silence says a lot.

Hello Ashley( I presume),
Back in those days Pure Steel, Village Kid, Preux Chevalier did spend extended
periods in the east because flights from Perth to Melbourne and particularly Sydney were so few they were almost non existent. The big money back then, was in the east, but not so much these days. Pretty good explanation me thinks.

[Mighty Atom]

Can't believe this thread has only had 2,206 views, should be 20,000. Obviously a lot out there still can't stomach the thought of ITMQ being the greatest.

Incredible. In the seven hours I've posted this another 200 views have been added.

[Big K]

More questions sorry. The name TheMightyQuinn comes from?? Can't be the song? Song about an eskimo. Gets cold in NZ but not that cold? There a full sister 3yo am told too. Called TheMighty..sumfin. 2yo Nadal the tennis star. Quinn??? Young Quinn??

He was named in reference to Brian "Snow" Quinn,a champion NZ Shearer.

[teecee]

Hey Paul....
Is that your inquisitive son asking all these questions again. Is he or you a Denzel Washington fan???
Being by Washington VC I suspected but didn't know for sure so I asked a local man here who should know...his breeder Dave Kennedy.

To set the record straight I phoned the breeder Dave Kennedy and then e.mailed the man who bought him originally from Dave as a weanling, Richard Aubrey who onsold him to Peter Bagrie his original racing trainer prior to his on sale to one G Hall Snr. The rest is history as they say.
Below is what I found out.....
(E.mail copied...)

Greetings…

I am trying to settle point of discussion.

I have spoken to Dave Kennedy (breeder) who tells me that itwas you, not him who named the great horse THEMIGHTYQUINN.

Can you please tell me how he came to be so named?



Cheers
Tony Cahill


HiAnthony

Thanksfor your message It will be good to clear this up I've heard the storymisreported
A number of times.We purchased tmq at a mixed stock sale in Christchurch Wewanted to call him Denzel Washington but that name was taken so we looked upthe names of the movies he had starred in Themightyquinn stood out to me as myearly recollections of trotting were seeing Young Quinn racing he wasalso referred to as Themightyquinn.so that's what we went with the rest ishistory

Hopethis answers your question
Regards Richard



http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=MAREPROGENY&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=96229&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=TRUE
This link shows the breeding record of his dam...Love Sign.

[teecee]

He was named in reference to Brian "Snow" Quinn,a champion NZ Shearer.

To save any confusion, Young Quinn is the horse named after champ shearer Brian Quinn.

[Toohard]

Hey Paul....
Is that your inquisitive son asking all these questions again. Is he or you a Denzel Washington fan???
Being by Washington VC I suspected but didn't know for sure so I asked a local man here who should know...his breeder Dave Kennedy.

To set the record straight I phoned the breeder Dave Kennedy and then e.mailed the man who bought him originally from Dave as a weanling, Richard Aubrey who onsold him to Peter Bagrie his original racing trainer prior to his on sale to one G Hall Snr. The rest is history as they say.


Gday Tony

Yep that be him asking the questions again! They don't stop!

Thanks for your help!! Muchly appreciated.

Cheers

[teecee]

More questions sorry. The name TheMightyQuinn comes from?? Can't be the song? Song about an eskimo. Gets cold in NZ but not that cold? There a full sister 3yo am told too. Called TheMighty..sumfin. 2yo Nadal the tennis star. Quinn??? Young Quinn??

Hey Paul
Themighty...sumfin is called Themightykendall. She is retained by Dave Kennedy (breeder).
She lines up tomorrow here at Winton NZ in a qualifying trial. Her First try.
She won a learners workout just last Saturday at Invercargill..running 2200m mobile 3:04.00 ..59.0..28.4. Time is not really relevant here as learners heats are for education and times restrictions are set for these so you can't go too fast.

[aussiebreno]

Hey Paul
Themighty...sumfin is called Themightykendall. She is retained by Dave Kennedy (breeder).
She lines up tomorrow here at Winton NZ in a qualifying trial. Her First try.
She won a learners workout just last Saturday at Invercargill..running 2200m mobile 3:04.00 ..59.0..28.4. Time is not really relevant here as learners heats are for education and times restrictions are set for these so you can't go too fast.
There is also Themightynadal according to HRA website.

Edit: And thanks for the answer to Paul's questions.

[teecee]

[QUOTE=aussiebreno;26308]There is also Themightynadal according to HRA website.

Yeah Snr bought him from last year's Chch Premier Sales. NZ $65k
He was sold as a rig. Don't know what they have done with him.

[Maorisidol]

[QUOTE=aussiebreno;26286]Does anybody know who has won the most Grand Circuit races ever?

Seems we forgot about the little grey fella Brycey...
http://www.harness.org.au/hra/feature/gr_gr1_winnersp.htm

[aussiebreno]

[QUOTE=aussiebreno;26286]Does anybody know who has won the most Grand Circuit races ever?

Seems we forgot about the little grey fella Brycey...
http://www.harness.org.au/hra/feature/gr_gr1_winnersp.htm
Group 1 and Grand Circuit races are two different things.

[Maorisidol]

[QUOTE=Maorisidol;26319]
Group 1 and Grand Circuit races are two different things.
Correct.
So if Quinn has 9 in Australia and 3 in NZ? =12
Smoken Up 11 in Australia and New Zealand Free-For-All (Group 1) =12
Am i missing something or is it 12 all? Did u forget Triggers NZ?
Have i missed something?

[Maorisidol]

[QUOTE=aussiebreno;26320]
Correct.
So if Quinn has 9 in Australia and 3 in NZ? =12
Smoken Up 11 in Australia and New Zealand Free-For-All (Group 1) =12
Am i missing something or is it 12 all? Did u forget Triggers NZ?
Have i missed something? Yep, 2013 ID.

[aussiebreno]

[QUOTE=aussiebreno;26320]
Correct.
So if Quinn has 9 in Australia and 3 in NZ? =12
Smoken Up 11 in Australia and New Zealand Free-For-All (Group 1) =12
Am i missing something or is it 12 all? Did u forget Triggers NZ?
Have i missed something?
No, I was talking about grand circuit wins. Grand circuit and Group 1 are different things.
You have missed something - it happens often with you when assessing ITMQ - as evidenced over the last few months and here again today ;)

You posted the link for the list of Group 1 winners. That is a different thing to the Grand Circuit. Here is the grand circuit list

http://www.harness.org.au/grandcirc/agc_rwonp.htm

[LisaB25]

pretty sure decampo had the full brother for a prep or 2 and wasnt showing much...dont know if thats still the case.

[Greg Hando]

She qualified running 3.06.6 for 2400mts M.R. 2.05 and ran 4th beaten about 5 length's. That's her time not the winner.

[G-Mac]

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/racing/a/22034208/quinnie-shaping-for-comeback/

[Toohard]

Just reading had first hobble today and all good. Also Alto Christiano in Monday Gloucester Park.

[Mighty Atom]

Hi Paul,
And good to see Soho Valencia returning Friday night at G.P. Gotta say I'm a bit stunned with Alta Christiano racing on Monday!

[Toohard]

Just saw this Rod

Chris Barsby Michael Radley ‏@mickradley

"Boom 3YO Elegant Christian is nominated to clash with comeback pacer and last years WA Derby winner Alta Christiano @GloucesterPark Monday"

Fields not up yet.

Cheers

[G-Mac]

Fields come out 3pm WA time today.

[aussiebreno]

Not for the first time, but reports that Quinny is to be retired.

[Richard prior]

Not for the first time, but reports that Quinny is to be retired.

G'day Breno, Yes I heard an interview with Snr and he was saying that Quinny's in a fair bit of pain due to a bit of arthritis around the fracture he had in his back leg a while back and wasn't real confident of the horse making it back which is extremely sad. Come on Quinny, One more preparation and a few wins for your legion of fans, Come on mate, 1 more!!

[Smoken]

I as well would want to see ITMQ go on for a little longer, but he has nothing left to prove.

[Richard prior]

Exactly right Ev, Been there, Done that and old Father Time is certainly knocking at the door. Snr and his team have done a wonderful job get Quinny back to the track from some devastating injuries and it certainly tells you how strong minded the horse is.

[Smoken]

It's official that Quinny has retired according to Chris Barsby's Twitter..
Thanks for the memories Quinny, and the amazing duels you had with my fav horse Trigger! 2 Champs retired within a few months of each other.. So true Richard, regarding Father Time...