PROMISING FILLY SECURED BY PETER CHAMBERS
Promising 3YO trot filly Heather Castleton will race for major Australian owner Peter Chambers when she chases a Harness plus bonus in the Brylin Boyz Trot at Forbury Park on Thursday, November 25.
She was purchased from within the Mark Jones stable by Chambers from previous owners, Lex and Heather Williams, on Wednesday, November 24.
“Lex and Heather have her dam (Anna Castleton) so they will be able to breed on,” Mark said.
Anna Castleton (Gee Whiz 11-Amy Castleton) won four races for former Geraldine trainer Lachie Marshall. She latterly raced for Christchurch trainer Barry Ward.
Her grand-dam Miss Castleton was a good mare for former Tinwald trainer Mawsom MacPherson, winning eight.
Miss Castleton was a sister to champion trotter, 1984 Interdominion Trot Final winner Sir Castleton (1984 joint NZ Harness Horse of the Year), and a half-sister to 1975 Interdominion Trot final winner Castleton’s Pride.
Heather Castleton is a 2YO trot filly NZ record holder over 1700m from last season.
Then formerly with Mosgiel trainer Alan Clark, Heather Castleton trotted the 1700m in 2:10.2, a 2:03.3 mile rate, to win a $2000 non-tote 2YO trot by 23 and a quarter lengths.
She raced 12 times at two for a penalty-free win and three minor placings.
Mark intends targeting the Hambletonian Classic at Ashburton on February 12 with the Sundon filly.
“I might even look at a race like the New South Wales Oaks with her,” he said.
“She has a good attitude,” he added.