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HALF-BROTHER TO SECRET POTION PURCHASED

 

Burnham trainer Mark Jones took home a half-brother by top sire Bettor’s Delight to big-winning filly Secret Potion (p3, 1:57.5 m.r, 1950m) on the first day of the NZ Premier Yearling Sales in Christchurch on Wednesday, February 20.

Secret Potion won 10 races including the Northern Oaks and Nevele R Fillies Final of her year for the Mark Purdon stable.

Mark Jones went to $34,000 for the colt brother to How Do Mate (13 wins, including nine in Australia) and half-brother to Yeah Baby (1:57.6h, US), the winner of three in NZ and a further 45 in North America.

Named Expresso Martini, the colt is from Putting On The Glitz, an unraced Walton Hanover half-sister to fast pacer Silver Lined Pocket (1:50.4, US, 11 Australasian wins & 25 North American wins).

He belongs to the same family as former top pacer Defoe (TT, 1;53.2, 20 wins including a Superstar4YO Championship and an Interdominion Heat).

The sales-topper on day one was $170,000 for Titanium, an Art Major colt from Asabella, sold to Sydney’s Emilo and Marie Rosati.

 

Asabella’s first three foals to race include West Australian star Ohoka’s Bondy (1:53.6, 22 wins), top-winning NZ filly Dancing Diamonds (p3, 1:57.8, nine wins for $343,276) and Code Red (p3, 1:58.1), the winner of six in NZ and now racing successfully in West Australia.

 

Day one, sales details, were:

1 Bold Ruler (br c Changeover-H Adour) B P & J A McIntyre, Invercargill, $19,000.

2 Hard Yakka (b c Skyvalley-Half A Sixpence), C J De Filippi (as agent), Christchurch, $20,000.

3 Big Boys Club (b c Grinfromeartoear-Harper Road), passed $7000 (res $12,000).    

4 Hangover (b c Changeover-Hawthorne), passed $27,000 (res $40,000).

5 Hank Bromac (b c American Ideal-Hayley Franco) passed $11,000 (res $20,000).
     
6 Classy Conrad (b c Bettor’s Delight-Helena Kilena), D J Baynes (as agent), Winton, $20,000.

7 Franco Huntington (b c Changeover-Heraldic Franco), passed $10,000 (res $15,000).

8 Girls Nite Out (br f Bettor’s Delight-Hide The Gold), Paul Ellis, Christchurch,  $3000.

9 Highview Tiger (b c Justa Tiger-Highview Miss), passed $10,000 (res $15,000).
         
10 Dance N Delight (b f Bettor’s Delight-Hurricane Dancer), P M & B A Williamson, Oamaru, $22,000.

11 Degas (b c Art Major-Idancedallnight), passed $19,000 (res $30,000).
         
12 Angelina (br f Bettor’s Delight-Imagine That), J Feiss, Australia, $32,000.

13 Crackabella (b f Bettor’s Delight-Impish), A J Grant, Christchurch, $27,000.

14 Idealindiamonds (b c American Ideal-Imprint), D Butt, Woodend, $32,500.

15 Pulling The Strings (b c Shadow Play-Holm’s Spirit), passed $9000 (res $15,000).
     
16 Circus Boy (blk c Majestic Son-Inda Cata), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $20,000.

17 Precious De Fence (b f Skyvalley-In De Fence), passed $7000 (res $10,000).

18 Franco Hammond (b c McArdle-Hunter Franco), passed $31,000 (res $40,000).
         
19 Abraham Jones (b c Southwind Vernon-Jani Franco), PGW (as agent), Christchurch, $18,000.

20 Errol Finn (b c Changeover-Jessica Vhea), MARK JONES, BURNHAM, $15,000.

21 Scott Higgi (br c Changeover-Jo El), withdrawn.
         
22 Festive Flyer (br c Falcon Seelster-Jubilee Franco), Brent Shirley, Invercargill, $9500.

23 Crazed Moment (br c Crazed-Juverna), J Dalgety, West Melton, $20,000.

24 Gunpowder (b c Bettor’s Delight-Holmes Town Girl), Ashdon Valley Racing, Australia, $14,000.

25 Kiwi Legend (b c Art Major-Kiwis Can Fly), R Holmes, Amberley, $25,000.

26 Franco Jadan (b c Lis Mara-Jazz Franco), R K & Mrs R G McCutcheon, Timaru, $17,000.

27 Bettor Dash (b f Bettor’s Delight-Inspiring Dash), passed $48,000 (res $50,000).

28 Rock Diva (b f Christian Cullen-Jingle Belle Rock), passed $16,000 (res $30,000).

29 Highview Illusion (b c Bettor’s Delight-Kurahaupo Illusion), passed $14,000 (res $25,000).

30 Phoenix Flyer (br c Western Ideal-Kurahaupo Legend), Bradley Mowbray, Christchurch, $12,000.

31 Lady Luxury (b f Bettor’s Delight-Lady Dancer), David Anderson, Australia, $40,000.

32 Artful Fern (b f Art Major-Lady Fern), passed $11,000 (res $20,000).
         
33 Ohoka Hall (b c Angus Hall-Landoras Special), R A & D J Smith, Gore, $127,500.

34 Joanne’s A Delight (br f Bettor’s Delight-Larissa Rose), N McGrath, West Melton, $52,000.

35 Mighty Regal (b c Stonebridge Regal-Kitty Cat Anvil), A G Herlihy, Papakura, $28,000.

36 Miss Lilac (b f Changeover-Lilac Franco), D Taylor, Christchurch, $13,000.

37 Pulp Fiction    (b c Art Major-Joys Underworld), A B & E A Steel, Gore, $22,000.

38 Tuapeka Glory (b c Art Major-Lillian), R Turner, Australia, $33,000.

39 The Best Beg (b c Love You-Lough Beg), Premier Stables, West Melton, $55,000.

40 Striking Gold (b c Bettor’s Delight-Love Isin The Air), Bryan Cousins, West Australia, $28,000.

41 Lollapalooza (b f Christian Cullen-Lucinda Midfrew), withdrawn.

42 The Manipulator (b c Panspacificflight-Luckisaladytonight), A G Herlihy, Papakura, $20,000.

43 The Cad (b c Changeover-Jesabele Franco), Ben Waldron, Ashburton, $20,000.

44 Lucky Three (b c Mach Three-Lucky Pocket), Shirley Plowman-Grant & Mervyn, Rangiora, $54,000.

45 Laramie Jones (br c Christian Cullen-Luscious Franco), Kim Prentice (as agent), West Australia, $31,000.

46 Lucky Kamwood (b f Live Or Die-Kamwood Smarty), Trevor Lindsay, Australia, $14,000.

47 I Try (b c Mach Three-Macy Gray), Whatever Syndicate, Middlemarch, $30,000.

48 Minichiello (br c Bettor’s Delight-Mamunia), passed $0.
         
49 Maverick (blk c Bettor’s Delight-Kate’s First), T McGrath S/bred, Australia, $45,000.

50 Marat Saf Finn (b c Santanna Blue Chip-Matavutu), D Taylor, Christchurch, $11,000.

51 Millenium Ideal (br f Western Ideal-Millenium Legend), Matt Saunders, Invercargill, $10,000.

52 Crocket’s Cullen (b c Christian Cullen-Let It Be), B Mangos, Pukekohe, $35,000.

53 Brads Kenny (b c Monarchy-One Under Kenny), Phil Williamson (as agent), Oamaru,  $26,000.

54 Delightful Jack (blk c Bettor’s Delight-Millwood Becqui), Brendon Hill (as agent), Kaiapoi, $33,000.

55 Millwood Malibu (b f Christian Cullen-Millwood Krystal), withdrawn.
         
56 Laurent (blk f Bettor’s Delight-Laurent Perrier), Gary Woodham, Porirua, $50,000.

57 Motu Major Decision (b c Art Major-Motu Living Doll), withdrawn.
         
58 Webb Ellis (blk c Changeover-Move It Molly), passed $11,000 (res $15,000).
         
59 Mighty Impact (b f Art Major-Make N Impact), Miss J A Nelson, Geraldine, $10,000.

60 Bubbly Babe (b f McArdle-Miss Bubbles), Matt Saunders, Invercargill, $21,000.

61 Franco Lennox (b c Badlands Hanover-Lucilla Franco), D Gale, Helensville, $10,000.

62 Art Exhibit (b f Art Major-Mywayorthehighway), M Shinn, West Melton, $22,000.

63 Just Like Mum (b f Art Major-Reality Check), Kim Prentice, West Australia, $31,000.

64 Paramount Dream (b f Pegasus Spur-Paramount Star), J W Dickie, Cambridge, $50,000.

65 Forever Pure (br f Christian Cullen-Maddison Lee), Tony Hanlin, Petone, $20,000.

66 Major Stare (b c Art Major-Nivea Franco), PGW (as agent), Christchurch, $66,000.

67 Whitney H (b f Changeover-Niftey Franco), NZ Stud Fee Funding, Australia, $23,000.

68 Onedin Onyx (b c Changeover-Onedin Dancer), withdrawn.
         
69 War Horse (b c Courage Under Fire-Nitouche Franco), passed $45,000 (res $50,000).
     
70 Curlimore (b c Christian Cullen-Nevermore), passed $97,500 (res $100,000).
         
71 President Under Fire (blk c Courage Under Fire-Presidential Rose), S L McCaffrey, Cambridge, $20,000.

72 MacFire (b f Mach Three-Sparks Under Fire), A Conte, Australia, $11,000.

73 Princess Arts (b f Art Major-Natal Franco), P Kerr, Kaiapoi, $37,000.

74 The Enforcer (br f  Skyvalley-Princess Della), passed $12,000 (res $37,000).
         
75 Star N Diamonds (b f Bettor’s Delight-Princess Of Diamonds), Shirley Plowman- Grant & Mervyn, Rangiora, $19,000.

76 Franco Naseby (b c Christian Cullen-Nature Franco), PGW (as agent), Christchurch, $45,000.

77 Lookofalegend (b c Bettor’s Delight-Soky’s Legend), S Thompson, Dunedin, $51,000.

78 Expresso Martini (b c Bettor’s Delight-Putting On The Glitz), MARK JONES, BURNHAM, $34,000.

79 L A Lady (b f Art Major-Raise Your Spirits), Kim Prentice, West Australia, $11,500.

80 Motu Living Legend (b c Art Major-Motu Racy Lady), passed $11,000 (res $20,000).

81 Brad Cullen (b c Bettor’s Delight-Rachel’s Cullen), passed $11,000 (res $20,000).
         
82 Arthur (b c Art Official-Ursula Bromac), passed $14,000 (res $20,000).
         
83 Lakeisha (b f Bettor’s Delight-Rafiki), G F & J G J Knight, Roxburgh, $27,500.

84 Louie Finn (b c Grinfromeartoear-Miss C S D), MARK JONES, BURNHAM, $11,000.

85 Millwood Martini (b f Bettor’s Delight-Millwood Minisota), Gary Elson, Australia, $40,000.

86 Bon Accord Art (b f Art Official-Rejoicing), Mary Corboy, Te Awamutu, $23,000.

87 Holy Grail (b c Courage Under Fire-Roanne), M Purdon, Rolleston, $34,000.

88 B D Jet (br c Crazed-Rosedorae), passed $10,000 (res $15,000).
         
89 Pretend (b c Santanna Blue Chip-Stage Talent), K J & Mrs M C Read, Ashburton, $25,000.

90 Arise (b c Santanna Blue Chip-Samantha Sunrise), Stephen Doody, Palmerston North, $8000.

91 Zen Warrior (br c McArdle-Zenola’s Princess), Brent Shirley, Invercargill, $12,000.

92 Mapua Gladiator (b c Christian Cullen-Ruby Bay), R J Dunn, Christchurch, $45,000.

93 Nicky Anew (b f Christian Cullen-Nicky’s Delight), Guy Waldron, Ashburton, $9000.

94 Minister Of Speed (b c Falcon Seelster-Salina Cruz), K T O Standardbreds, Rangiora, $22,000.

95 In Full Flight (b c Panspacificflight-Scherger Rein), J W Dickie, Cambridge, $17,000.

96 Green Machine (b c Gotta Go Cullen-So Green), withdrawn.
         
97 Archaha (b c Art Major-Shakeilah), Ross Gordon, Christchurch, $77,500.

98 Regal Ideal (b c American Ideal-Shards A Flyin), S Thompson, Dunedin, $52,000.

99 Motu Lady Cullen (b f Christian Cullen-Silksngems), Walmsley Developments Pty Ltd, Australia, $60,000.

100 Shards Echo (b f Changeover-Sly Shard), passed $40,000 (res $49,000).
         
101 Premier Grand Cru (b c Christian Cullen-Ascot Cam), Kirwee Syndicate, Christchurch, $40,000.

102 Bettor Think Twice (br f Bettor’s Delight-Rona Lorraine), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $78,000.

103 Acapulco Sunrise (B f Santanna Blue Chip-Soleil D’or), R Holmes, Amberley, $10,000.

104 Fabuleux (b c Courage Under Fire-Stunning), passed $30,000 (res $40,000).
         
105 Millwood Brandy (b f Bettor’s Delight-Millwood Touche), OZ West, Australia, $32,000.

106 Dusky Son (b f Majestic Son-Tilthesungoesdown), passed $12,000 (res $15,000).    

107 October Rain (b f Pegasus Spur-Sun Mist), Gavin Smith, Kaiapoi, $10,000.

108 J R Kash (b c Monarchy-Sunny Yankee), Anthony Crossland, Australia, $26,000.

109 Diamond King (b c Stonebridge Regal-Ruby Wax), Rosehill Farm Ltd, Gore, $15,000.

110 Highview Sadler (b c Bettor’s Delight-Ta Jin), Loburn Ltd, Rangiora, $10,000.

111 Baileys Gold (br f Bettor’s Delight-Baileys Pearl), D Butt (as agent), Woodend, $35,000.

112 Franco Tudor (b c McArdle-Tarania Franco), Michael D Filleul, Australia, $22,000.

113 Tas Man Bromac (br c American Ideal-Tasmcmanian), Nathan Williamson, Invercargill, $34,000.

114 Galveston (b c Live Or Die-Time Again Franco), G F & J G J Knight, Roxburgh, $17,000.

115 Arden Caviar (b f Rocknroll Hanover-Winter Rose), withdrawn.
         
116 Dalliance (b c Real Desire-Tirol’s Sallance), Shane Matheson Ltd, Gore, $15,000.

117 Twice The Delight (br f Bettor’s Delight-Trelise), passed $16,000 (res $30,000).
         
118 Tuapeka Troy (b c Mach Three-Tuapeka Christa), Premier Stables, West Melton, $55,000.

119 The Odd Lover (b c Art Major-Under The Odds), Kim Prentice S/bred, West Australia, $35,000.

120 Three Dreams (b c Mach Three-Western Dream), passed $45,000 (res $60,000).

121 Van Dales Delight (b f Bettor’s Delight-Van Hope), Shane Nuttall, Christchurch, $16,000.

122 Baileys Wish (blk f Bettor’s Delight-Black Eyed Bailey), N McGrath, West Melton, $51,000.

123 Styx On (b f Art Major-Walk This Way), Loburn Ltd, Rangiora, $20,000.

124 Big Spending Telf (br c Changeover-Super Telf), Greg Payne, West Melton, $14,000.

125 Shedontloveme (b c Bettor’s Delight-Abbeys Babe), S Reid, Pukekohe, $53,000.

126 Arden’s Ruler (b c Bettor’s Delight-Achieve A Dream), E & M Stride, Australia, $100,000.

127 Midnight Rider (b f Changeover-After Midnight), passed $6000 (res $10,000).

128 Du Vella (b f Courage Under Fire-Alegria), Neale Donnelley, Melbourne, $25,000.

129 Spinnaker (b f Bettor’s Delight-Alinghi), passed $19,000 (res $27,000).
         
130 Texas Ruler (b c American Ideal-Civic Leader), B Hutton (as agent), Christchurch, $15,000.

131 Christian Grey (b c Christian Cullen-Annika Sorenstam), Wayne Adams, Invercargill, $15,000.

132 Roseofperfection (b f Live Or Die-Art Of Perfection), passed $17,000 (res $20,000).
         
133 Titanium (b c Art Major-Asabella), E & M Stride, Australia, $170,000.

134 Soldier (b c Bettor’s Delight-Atom Queen), S L McCaffrey, Cambridge, $28,000.

135 Della Rose (b f Bettor’s Delight-Badland’s Legend), Matt Saunders, Invercargill, $11,000.

136 Regalmahon (b c Stonebridge Regal-Ballymahon), A F H Hunter, Invercargill, $13,000.

137 Highview Freddy (b c Bettor’s Delight-Baptism Of Fire), I D Dobson, Christchurch, $122,000.

138 Tales Of The City (b c American Ideal-Barbary Lane), K M Barron, West Melton, $15,000.

139 Sluggem (b c Christian Cullen-Crushem), P I & G J Kennard B/stock, Christchurch, $56,000.

140 Beaudiene Boaz (b c Badlands Hanover-Beaudiene Babe), Ray Green (as agent), Kumeu, $62,000.

141 Great Things Happen (b c Love You-Calamity Gal), passed $27,500 (res $30,000).    

142 Baxter Jones (b c Gotta Go Cullen-Beauty Bee), passed $13,000 (res $22,000).
         
143 Rock And Roll Music (br c Changeover-Blackbird Fly), PGW (as agent), Christchurch, $19,000.

144 Brooke Finn (b f Christian Cullen-Brooklyn Dream), A G Herlihy, Papakura, $18,000.

145 Arden’s Rockstar (b f Rocknroll Hanover-Arden’s Darlin), R A Crooks, Invercargill, $53,000.

146 Crystal Bromac (br f American Ideal-Congo Breeze), passed $9000 (res $15,000).
         
147 Black Diamonds (b c Bettor’s Delight-Cantina), Kim Prentice, West Australia, $31,000.

148 Jay Dub (b c McArdle-Champagne Princess), L Driver, Amberley, $38,000.

149 Mach And Me (b c Mach Three-Delight Me), cancelled.
         
150 Franco Carisbrooke (b c McArdle-Cherish A Franco), withdrawn.
         
151 Watch The Dream (b f Bettor’s Delight-Dreamy Atom), M Purdon, Rolleston, $46,000.

152 Better Man (b c Bettor’s Delight-Child In Time), E & M Stride, & J Davies, Australia, $110,000.

153 Champagne Dreams (b f Art Major-Bethany), MARK JONES, BURNHAM, $19,000.

154 Better With Bourbon (b c Bettor’s Delight-Electric Lady), M Purdon, Rolleston, $74,000.

155 Beaudiene Blackbird (blk f Bettor’s Delight-Beaudiene Bianca), Greg Payne, West Melton, $28,000.

156 Barbara Doo    (blk f Bettor’s Delight-Conchita), PGW (as agent), Christchurch, $40,000.

157 Fight For Glory (b f Art Major-Breath Of Life), M Purdon, Rolleston, $20,000.

158 Titan Banner (b c Art Major-Corporate Banner), W M Muldrew & G J Anderson, Mosgiel, $80,000.

159 Quite A Delight (b f Bettor’s Delight-Cullen’s Creation), Kim Prentice, West Australia, $30,000.

160 Dreamy Styx (b f Art Major-Dreamy Anvil), Rayngold Pty Ltd, NSW, $22,000.

161 Dudinka’s Impact (b c Changeover-Dudinka), Greg Payne, West Melton, $15,000.

162 Du Wop Bromac (b f Falcon Seelster-Diana Bromac), John Howe, West Melton, $8000.

163 Major Overdrive (b f Art Major-Dontdrinkthendrive), Wibble Holdings Ltd, Rangiora, $23,000.

164 Love The Odds (b f Bettor’s Delight-Delizioso), McDonald Racing Ltd, Christchurch, $51,000.

165 One Direction (b c Christian Cullen-Dundee’s Dream), Te Moana Nui (2010) Ltd, Milton, $33,000.

166 Glenlea (blk f Christian Cullen-Glendowan), C & W R Nordqvist Farm Ltd, Ashburton, $12,500.

167 Galleons Conquest (br c Bettor’s Delight-Galleons Cheer), Westmere Farming Ltd Co. Ltd, Ashburton, $30,000.

168 Young American (b c American Ideal-Edernay), Greg Payne, West Melton, $22,000.

169 Secret Status (b f Art Major-Ednalea), W M Muldrew & G J Anderson, Mosgiel, $19,000.

170 She Smiles (b f Grinfromeartoear-Elsurah), G R Smith, Timaru, $8000.

171 Buscemi (br c Christian Cullen-Enchanter Franco), R Jenkins, West Melton, $42,000.

172 Mach Webber (b c Mach Three-Falcon’s Guest), Gary Elson, Australia, $23,000.

173 Fearce Falcon (b c Falcon Seelster-Fearless Freda),  P I & G J Kennard B/stock, Christchurch, $18,000.

174 Mighty Flying Major (b c Art Major-Fleet’s Pocket),  S Thompson, Dunedin , $67,500.

175 One Up Kenny (b f Pegasus Spur-Frances Jay Bee), passed $24,000 (res $25,000).    

176 Slick Styx (b c Mach Three-Free As A Bird), Gary Elson, Australia, $14,000.

177 Frankie Fredericks (b c Bettor’s Delight-Gail Devers), Premier Stables, West Melton, $30,000.

78 A J Galleon (b c Santanna Blue Chip-Galleons Respect), passed $14,000 (res $15,000).
     
179 Sundon Miss (b f Sundon-Geena Hest), E & M Stride, Australia, $22,000.

180 Dissolution (br c Real Desire-Gemside), D J McLeish, Otautau, $7000.

181 Moves Like Jagger (b c Live Or Die-Good Looking Woman), Robert J Paterson, Rangiora, $22,000.

182 Pat The Monarch (b g Monarchy-Go Pat), B Hutton, Christchurch, $15,000.

183 Classielea (b c Christian Cullen-Gowanlea),  N McGrath, West Melton, 31,000.

MARK BUYS RELATIVE OF GLENFERRIE MAGIC

 

 

Burnham trainer Mark Jones took home two purchases from the Australasian Classic Yearling Sale at Karaka on Monday, February 18, including a Christian Cullen close relative of former promising filly Glenferrie Magic.

 

He secured Pommie Roy, a colt son from good producing mare T K Swift, for $53,000.

 

T K Swift (Holmes Hanover-Sly Patron), a sister to El Cabalero (1:54.4, US) and a half-sister to Slybye (24 wins), won once at two for Ian and Malcolm Shinn, but was also the runnerup in a Ladyship Stakes and third in a NZ Sires Stakes 3YO Fillies Final.

 

At stud she is the dam of six to race for four winners, including big USA winner Time Flies (1:52h, four NZ wins, 31 USA wins), the dam of Glenferrie Magic, who raced only three times at two for the Mark Jones stable, winning once in a 1:59.1 rate over 1700m, and placing in her other two starts before injury sidelined her career.

 

T K Swift is also the dam of another big North American winner in Ultimate Pursuit (38 USA wins, 1:51.6) and Noble Strike (1:56.8, two NZ wins, 15 USA wins).

 

Two of other filly foals have bred on _ Classic Counsel leaving useful Canterbury winner Floyd Mayweather, and Invigorate has left Royal Impression (three wins, racetimed in 1:54 when finishing second at Wyndham earlier this month).

 

Mark also offered $12,000 at Karaka to secure Falcon Seelster colt Cruz Bromac, a half-brother or brother to good Australian winners Churchill Bromac and Coltrane Bromac.

 

Cruz Bromac’s dam Crown Defender is an unraced Life Sign half-sister to fast pacer and now sire Attorney General (1:48.4, USA), and the big Australian winners Cromw Bromac and Cullen Bromac.

Sales details were:

1 Knead The Dough (b c Great Success-Hanover The Gold), passed $9000 (Res $10,000).    

2 Hasten Bromac (b C American Ideal-Happy Dreamer), passed $22,500 (res $30,000).    

3 Tilly Brogden (b f American Ideal-Hayley Brogden), P Kerr, Kaiapoi, $15,000.

4 Pure Magic (br f Art Major-Highfields Angel), passed $11,500 (res $30,000).         

5 Hilarious Magic (b f Somebeachsomewhere-Hilarious Leigh), withdrawn.         

6  Strike The Gold (b c Bettor’s Delight-Hill Of Gold), Lincoln Farm, Kumeu, $75,000.

7 Sazzasophie (b f Art Major-I Izz Sassy), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $12,000.

8 Bettor Go Holme (br f Bettor’s Delight-Holmestra), Rob Lawson, Hamilton, $3000.

9 Primz Luck (b c The Pres-Howz Lucky), passed $10,000 (res $15,000).         

10 Comekissmequick (b f Art Major-Inter Shape), P Kerr, Kaiapoi, $22,500.

11 Hunter Bromac (br c Christian Cullen-Humminbird), Mentally Stable, Christchurch, $17,500.

12 Katy Perry (br f Bettor’s Delight-Karen Donna), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $17,500.

13 Vinny Maguire (b c Art Major-Kim Maguire), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $16,000.

14 Walk Of Fame (b f Bettor’s Delight-In Hollywood), withdrawn.
         
15 Kurahaupo King (b c Live Or Die-Kurahaupo Charm), Ross Gordon, Christchurch, $22,000.

16 Piece Of My Heart (br f Art Major-Highfields Diamond), passed $17,000 (res $30,000).
         
17 Majestic John (b c Christian Cullen-Karlysia), passed $11,500 (res $20,000).

18 About To Rock (b c Bettor’s Delight-Lady Luck Smiles), Brent Mangos, Pukekohe, $10,000.

19 All That Glitters (b f Bettor’s Delight-Lady Of Fortune), passed $10,000 (res $12,000).         

20 Alta Orlando (b c Courage Under Fire-La Joconde), Neil Pilcher, Kaiapoi, $35,000.

21 Everlasting Grace (b f Bettor’s Delight-Jessie Grace), passed $17,500 (res $30,000).
         
22 Burnaholeinmypocket (b c Bettor’s Delight-Kelly Maguire, Andy Gath, Victoria, $25,000

23 Monterey Jack (b c Santanna Blue Chip-Looking Good Franco), passed $9000 (res $10,000).         

24 Luna De Miel (b f McArdle-Lughnasadh), passed $15,000 (res $20,000).
         
25 Storm Maguire (br f Bettor’s Delight-Lethal Mee), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $20,000.

26 Secret Weapon (b c Mach Three-Hot Secret), Rosslands Stud, Auckland, $46,000.

27 Fat Kenny’s Drop (b c Art Major-Kenny’s Kid), passed $5000 (res $10,000).
         
28 Jonny B Good Brogden (b c Mach Three-Maikona), Gareth Dixon, Clevedon, $40,000.

29 Bettor Kiwi (b c Bettor’s Delight-Matai Grace), B & P Hughes, Pukekohe, $20,000.

30 Lightfingered (b c Bettor’s Delight-La Filou), P I & G J Kennard B/stock, Christchurch, $28,000.

31 Memphis Miss (b f Christian Cullen-Memphis Melody), Tim Hall, Morrinsville, $7000.

32 Wanna Play (b f Majestic Son-Miss Whiplash), P I & G J Kennard (as agent), Christchurch, $42,000.

33 Silver Bullet (br c Changeover-Lamborghini Lady), David Butcher, Hamilton, $10,000.

34 Otis Maguire (br c Bettor’s Delight-Miss Jubilee), PGW (as agent), Christchurch,   $30,000.

35 Megaspeed (b f Angus Hall-Mega Belle), J W Dickie, Cambridge, $26,000.

36 Moulin Bromac (b f Bettor’s Delight-Missy Matao), passed $22,500 (res $35,000).     

37 Deep Hollow Lane (b f American Ideal-Lisconnie), passed $10,000 (res $15,000).    

38 Raell’s Delight (br c Bettor’s Delight-Lauraella), E & M Stride, Australia, $210,000.

39 Call To Duty (b c Christian Cullen-Inspiration), Paul Court, West Melton, $20,000.

40 Somebabesomewhere (b f Somebeachsomewhere-Motu Star Of Pacific), passed $20,000 (res $35,000).    

41 Verde Lima (b f Bettor’s Delight-Oaxaca Lass, passed $20,000 (res $40,000).         

42 Ardee (b c Jereme’s Jet-My Barbie Doll), Gary Elson, Australia, $13,500.

43 Fiery Mountain Girl (ch f Sundon-Mountain Woman), Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd, Australia, $18,000.

44 Love Is A Drug (b f Art Major-Loma Fay), passed $11,000 (res $20,000).
         
45 Idealagain (b f American Ideal-Lisdargan), J H Gameson, Rolleston, $5500.

46 De Lightning (b c Bettor’s Delight-Matai Marlene), N McGrath, West Melton, $28,000.

47 Benny Maguire (b c Christian Cullen-Moscardon), Brisbane Pastoral Co. NZ L, Christchurch, $30,000.

48 Local Yokel (blk c Elsu-Rare Class), Ozwest Pacing Australia, $18,000.

49 Mhai Art (b c Art Major-Mhairi), Basil & Helen Teaz, Ohaupo, $15,000.

50 Justforyou (b f Christian Cullen-Just An Angel), Trevor Lindsay, Australia, $10,000.

51 Duke Of Albany (blk c Bettor’s Delight-Princess Alberta), P I & G J Kennard, B/stock, Christchurch, $55,000,

52 Spike Bromac (br c Art Official-Sabrina Bromac), Hugh & James Paul, Australia, 22,000.

53 Ray Of Light (b f Bettor’s Delight-Lismurray), Don Douglas, Waiuku, $4000.

54 Minka (br f Bettor’s Delight-Mikana), passed $10,000 (res $12,000).         

55 Love Struck Romeo (b c Love You-Ribtecler), Goldstrike Bloodstock (as agent), Christchurch, $9500.

56 Alta Ronaldo (b c Mach Three-Right This Time), Neil Pilcher (as agent), Kaiapoi, $120,000.

57 Tegan Maguire (b f Christian Cullen-Seeled All Over), passed $7000 (res $10,000).
          
58 Rio Grande (b c American Ideal-River Towel), passed $17,500 (res $25,000).         

59 This Sky Rox (b c Skyvalley-Roxie Heart), passed $24,000 (res $50,000).
         
60 Shimmy Shoes (b f Bettor’s Delight-Hot Shoe Shuffle), withdrawn.         

61 Maddison’s Delight (b f Bettor’s Delight-Pacing Grace), passed $8000 (res $15,000).
         
62 Oneover (br c Changeover-Presidential Belle), P Kerr, Kaiapoi, $27,000.

63 Padrisimo (br c Bettor’s Delight-LC Tricky), R Nalder Standardbred, Australia, $20,000.

64 Listentothemusic (blk c Bettor’s Delight-Shoshana Hall), N McGrath, West Melton, $30,000.

65 Tenacious Bromac (blk c Bettor’s Delight-Tandias Courage), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $35,000.

66 Mthulise (b f Bettor’s Delight-Milagro), B Purdon, Clevedon, $55,000.

67 Starlight Brigade (b c Bettor’s Delight-Smithie’s Delight), Lincoln Farm, Kumeu, $38,000.

68 Imaginary Bet (br f Bettor’s Delight-Imagine Me), I D Dobson, Christchurch, $90,000.

69 Angus Fogg (b c Angus Hall-Sun Isa), Lincoln Farm, Kumeu, $42,000.

70 Twoandahalf Tigers (b c Jereme’s Jet-Tiger Dion), withdrawn.      

71 Pull The Pin  (b f Art Major-Neat Franco), M Berger, Cambridge, $18,000.

72 Sirius Star (b c Art Major-Starlitnight, passed $45,000 (res $50,000).         

73 Unforgiving (b f Art Major-Pure Envy), passed $20,000 (res $30,000).         

74 Ideal Quest (b f American Ideal-Pocket Conquest), Lincoln Farm, Kumeu, $14,000.

75 Vanya Cullen (b f Christian Cullen-Sagrantino), passed $14,000 (res $20,000).         

76 Mystical Pocket (blk f McArdle-Pocketfullofdreams), Trevor Lindsay, Australia, $25,000.

77 Twitter Bromac (b f Mach Three-Tanisa Bromac), passed $20,000 (res $25,000).          

78 Westgate Chick (b f Mach Three-T A Sportsplex), passed $30,000 (res $55,000). 

79 Pocket Of Jewels (b f American Ideal-Pocketmore), L Hanrahan, Ashburton, $10,000.

80 Christy Maguire (b f Christian Cullen-Soky’s Sunday), F D & A F Cooney, Henderson, $14,500.

81 First Grade (b c Pegasus Spur-Tat’s Pride), passed $10,000 (res $12,500).         

82 Bettors Pocket (blk c Bettor’s Delight-Pocketfullofposies), Tony Herlihy, Papakura, $28,000.

83 Tullow (b c Mach Three-Tessa Bromac), Rosslands Stud, Auckland, $37,000.

84 De Tiger (b c Mach Three-Tigers Delight), M McKendry (as agent), Auckland, $50,000.

85 The Faithful (br c Bettor’s Delight-Running On Faith), ATC 2013 Syndicate, Auckland, $30,000.

86 A Chance To Dream (br f Art Major-Sabelle), passed $15,000 (res $25,000).
         
87 Rock Tonight (ch c Sundon-Rock’n Rhonda), passed $20,000 (res $40,000).    
     
88 Elgento (b c Mach Three-Tosti Girl), withdrawn.
         
89 One For The Money (br c The Pres-Sierra Roydon), N McGrath, West Melton, $16,000.

90 Tara Maguire (b f Bettor’s Delight-Tara Tralee), withdrawn.  

91 Pomme Roy (b c Christian Cullen-T K Swift), MARK JONES, BURNHAM, $65,000.

92 Crown Me (b c Bettor’s Delight-Scuse Me), M Purdon, Rolleston, $55,000.

93 Machenja (br c Mach Three-Spirit Of Spring),  P G & R I Brown, Pukekohe, $8500.

94 Trixie Bromac (b f Mach Three-Trapiche), J H Gameson, Rolleston, $10,000.

5 Gotta Go Letimgo (b c American Ideal-Tragically Hip), J C Hay, Ashburton, $18,000.

96 Upsy Daisy (b f Mach Three-Twilight Beauty), Alan McGregor, Australia, $12,000.

97 War Commander (br c Pegasus Spur-Tats That), passed $12,000 (res $20,000).
         
98 McArdle Star (b c McArdle-Star Of The Ball), S Thompson, Dunedin, $30,000.

99 Soran (br c Gotta Go Cullect-Unthinkable), K N Plowman, Pukekohe, $9000.

100 Bettor Spirits (br c Bettor’s Delight-Spirit Of Eros), Mary Corboy, Te Awamutu, $27,000.

101 Haunui Tiger (br c Changeover-Tigerswish), Rosslands Stud, Auckland, $35,000.

102 Nicky Maguire (br f Art Major-Tootsie), Ozwest Pacing, Australia, $18,000.

103 Highest Pinnacle (br c Elsu-Thebestamancanget), Loburn Ltd, Rangiora, $4000.

104 Pure Desire (br f Real Desire-Shake Me Down), passed $7000 (res $15,000).         

105 A Good Ideal (br c American Ideal-Welcome Star), William Dawson, NSW, Australia, 26,000.

106 Sir Richie (b c Christian Cullen-Wicklow Express), cancelled.    

 107 Heart Stealer (b f Bettor’s Delight-Fight Fire With Fire), W E & P M Bain, Roxburgh, $95,000.

108 V For Van (b c Bettor’s Delight-Vanyana), passed $12,000 (res $20,000).
         
109 Hartofdixie (br f American Ideal-Splendid Deal), Rosslands Stud, Auckland, $82,500.

110 Yes Pal (b c Bettor’s Delight-Twice As Great), C J De Filippi, Christchurch, $27,500.

111 Aztec Bromac (br c American Ideal-Agnes Patron), Greg Payne, West Melton, $6500.

112 Savannah Maguire (b f Art Major-Unrehearsed), PGW (as agent), Christchurch, $50,000.

113 Stopandstare (b f Art Major-Affairs Are Bettor), M Purdon, Rolleston, $14,000.

114 Alta Surreal (b c Real Desire-Alta Camilla), Nicky Chilcott, Cambridge, $4500.

115 Westgate Lord (br c Bettor’s Delight-Alta Vista), E & M Stride, Australia, $120,000.

116 Superfecta (b c Bettor’s Delight-Super Smooth), P I & G J Kennard B/stock, Christchurch, $40,000.

117 Change Tune (b f Changeover-Anna Matao), Peter Moriarty, Te Puke, $15,000.

118 Ard (b c McArdle-Alberneva), D Gale, Helensville, $7000.

119 Chachingchaching (b c Mach Three-Affairs Of State), Greg Payne, West Melton, $24,500.

120 Ballybrophy (b c Art Official-Belle Abbeye), passed $15,000 (res $25,000).         

121 Soldier Of Fortune (b c Art Major-Shy Annie), R Nalder, Australia, $45,000.

122 Classical Art (b f Mach Three-Art Lover), M Purdon, Rolleston, $31,000.

123 Boys Night Out (b c Bettor’s Delight-We Love To Party), K M Barron, West Melton, $14,000.

124 Zinzan Maguire (b c Bettor’s Delight-Zenola Starbuck), B Sandford, Christchurch, $50,000.

125 Loose Unit (b c Christian Cullen-Anam Cara), Astaire Standardbred Ltd, Blenheim, $14,000.

126 Might Of Tara (b c American Ideal-Atomic Gold), passed $28,000 (res $30,000).

 127 Bedouin Brogden (b f Bettor’s Delight-Bonny Brogden), Kim Prentice, West Australia, $9000.

128 Gotta Go Ice Lady (br f Gotta Go Cullect-Armbro Ice), B W Davidson, Oamaru, $10,000.

129 Ballivor (b c Art Major-Belmont Rose), passed $12,500 (res $25,000).
         
130 Brass Lantern (blk c Bettor’s Delight-Angela Patron), Mark Dux, Queensland, Australia, $26,000.

131 Westgate Baron (br c Bettor’s Delight-Bella Me), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $53,000.

132 Zennart (b c Art Major-Zena Hanover), withdrawn.
         
133 Classic Bromac (b c Mach Three-Classic Blue Jeans), PGW (as agent), Christchurch, $42,000.

134 Hard N Fast (b c Christian Cullen-Black And Royal), Paul Court, West Melton, $40,000.

135 Truly Tops (Christian Cullen-Best In Class), Greg Payne, West Melton, $11,000.

136 Travis Maguire (br c Christian Cullen-Bhutan), Basil & Helen Teaz, Ohaupo, $13,000.

137 Shillelagh (b c Art Official-Bute Sister), Mentally Stable, Christchurch, $11,000.

138 Change Stride (b c Rocknroll Hanover-Chaangerr), P I & G J Kennard B/stock, Christchurch, $90,000.

139 Heart’s Delight (b f Bettor’s Delight-Achy Breaky Heart), Paul Foster, Auckland, $5000.

140 Didier Drogba (b c Art Major-Black Maire), James Howlett, Australia, $45,000.

141 Only In Rome (br c Bettor’s Delight-Charioteer), Premier Stables, West Melton, $9000.

142 Cut Loose (b c Mach Three-Cullerfillee), P Kerr, Kaiapoi, $32,500.

143 Lovina Chevy (b c Jereme’s Jet-Chevyover), passed $7000 (res $10,000).
         
144 Diamond Supreme (b c Art Official-Covered Supreme), passed $0 (res $2000).  

145 Royal Loyal (b c Bettor’s Delight-Braeside Lady), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $120,000.

146 Hug The Wind (br c Bettor’s Delight-Dreaming Spires), M Purdon, Rolleston, $68,000.

147 Bettor Ace (b f Bettor’s Delight-Classic Ace), passed $4500 (res $7000).
         
148 Callanan (b c Monarchy-Coriano), L Driver, Amberley,  $9000.

149 Cruz Bromac (b c Falcon Seelster-Crown Defender), MARK JONES, BURNHAM, $12,000.

150 Money On The Run (b f Bettor’s Delight-Christian Watch), Ross Gordon, Christchurch, $8500.

151 Packard (b c Bettor’s Delight-Daisy Dundee), withdrawn.  

152 Gotta Go Never Die (b f Live Or Die-Culley’s Girl), Alan McGregor, Australia,     $8000.

153 Santanna Jewel (b f Santanna Blue Chip-Cyathea), Stonewall Stud, Clevedon, $22,000.

154 Cyclone Jeter (b f Majestic Son-Cyclone Vance), Yabby Damm Farms Pty, Australia, $26,000.

155 Major Classic (b c Art Major-Classical), G Small, Pukekohe, $26,000.

156 Speeding Spur (b c Pegasus Spur-Della’s Speed), passed $6500 (res $10,000).
         
157 Nikita Maguire (b f Art Major-Dame Nellie), Dave Kaa, Cambridge, $11,000.

158 Major Change (b c Art Major-Dancingonmoonlight), G Small, Pukekohe, $20,000.

159 A Fine Christian (b f Christian Cullen-Fine Print), passed $25,000 (res $30,000).

160 Wise Goddess (b f Bettor’s Delight-Classic Athena), Peter Blanchard, Hamilton, $4500.

161 Kenny (b  c Gotta Go Cullect-Dolley Madison), Gareth Dixon, Clevedon, $6000.

162 Yagunnakissmeornot (b f Love You-Dutch Annie), passed $19,000 (res $30,000).

 163 Delightful Offer (b c Bettor’s Delight-Dream Offer), B Purdon, Clevedon, $45,000.

164 Carmelita Jeter (b f Jereme’s Jet-E J Becks), John McCarthy, Australia, $12,000.

165 My Kiwi Mate (b c Bettor’s Delight-Classic Nymph), B & P Hughes, Pukekohe, $30,000.

166 Gotta Go Jet Away (br f Jereme’s Jet-Elect To Live), passed $20,000 (res $25,000).
         
167 Fromtheshadows (br c Shadow Play-Erinyes), Gary Woodham, Porirua, $21,000.

168 Bromac Fusion (b c Falcon Seelster-Fresco Denario), A P & Mrs L M Neal, Cambridge, $12,000.

169 Giuliana Rancic (b f American Ideal-Finiamo), passed 12,000 (res $25,000).
         
170 Cranno (b c Christian Cullen-Crannolavados), passed $10,000 (res $18,000).         

171 I Asked Nicely (b c Pegasus Spur-Friendly Persuasion), passed $10,000 (res $14,000).
         
172 Pickettywitch (b f Bettor’s Delight-First Western), withdrawn.

173 Lightning Flight (b c Mach Three-Flight Of Fantasy), G Lee, Wyndham, $22,000.

174 Emphasis (b f Muscles Yankee-Galleons Dream), E & M Stride, Australia, $60,000.

175 Delightful Art (b c Bettor’s Delight-Genuine Art), Grant Ellison, Te Kuiti, $9000.

176 Prince Fearless (b c Majestic Son-Fear Factor), P I & G J Kennard, B/stock, Christchurch, $32,500.

177 Cullect The Gold (b c Gotta Go Cullect-Goldy Hawne), passed $14,000.
     
178 Bettor Be Supreme (b f Bettor’s Delight-Galleons Supreme), PGW (as agent), Christchurch, $23,000.

179 Carrington (b f Grinfromeartoear-Gotta Go Jasper), Revell Douglas, Waiuku, $7500.

180 Genghis Bromac (b c Bettor’s Delight-Gunjan Hanover), passed $37,500 (res $40,000).         
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLUBS GET ADDITIONAL $1.4 MILLION

Media Release
15 February 2013

In welcome news for the harness racing industry, the Board of HRNZ has approved an additional distribution of $1.436 million to clubs.

This represents an increase of almost 5% of the annual funding extended to clubs.

In announcing this decision, HRNZ Chairman, Gary Allen stated: “Owners will be the key beneficiaries of this decision as this will result in increased returns to industry stakeholders over the next 12 months.”

This exciting news follows the New Zealand Racing Board’s (NZRB) recent welcome announcement of an increase in its forecast distribution to the three Racing Codes in the 2012/13 season from $132m to $135m.

HRNZ has reviewed its distributions to clubs in light of this additional funding and under expenditure in the season to date under the Code Funding Policy.

Gary Allen said: “this is great news for the industry and given the NZRB’s revised profit projections will be sustainable in the 2013/14 season. This will give increased confidence to all industry participants and result in improved returns to industry stakeholders.”

HRNZ has accordingly increased the minimum stakes per race from $4,500 to $5,000 from 1 April 2013.

Clubs will also be encouraged to review their stakes distribution models to develop incentives that encourage increased participation and field sizes.

Maximising field sizes across the industry is essential to maximising wagering domestically and internationally.

In developing the Code’s 2013/14 Funding Policy HRNZ will consider a number of options to incentivise starting numbers.

“The industry will be consulted in the development of these plans as we seek feedback from participants as to what would motivate them to start their horses more regularly and maintain or increase their breeding activity” said Gary Allen.

Courtesy of Edward Rennell, HRNZ Chief Executive

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARNESS JEWELS ADD 5YO RACES

 

The HRNZ Board has reviewed the current structure of the Harness Jewels.

The key issue considered was the change previously agreed to for 2013 of extending the four year old (4YO) division to include five year olds (5YO).

In an exciting change, the Board has resolved that for the 2013 Harness Jewels, three new Listed races will be introduced:

• 5YO Emerald for pacing entires and geldings – stake $150,000

• 5YO Diamond for pacing mares – stake $150,000

• 5YO Ruby for trotters – stake $100,000

The three races that were initially programmed as 4&5YO races will revert back to being just for 4YO’s at the same stakes levels.

Details of when the additional races will be staged will be confirmed over the next week with the Ashburton TC and New Zealand Racing Board.

It is likely the three additional 5YO races will be staged at the Ashburton TC meeting on Sunday, 2 June, with the other nine Jewels races hosted in their traditional format on Saturday, 1 June.

The new races will replace the three consolations that had previously been planned for the 4&5YO categories.

In making this announcement, HRNZ Chairman Gary Allen stated: “While the original decision was made in good faith, feedback from within the industry was supportive of the retention of the four year old categories to just that age group.”

“With the additional funding being made available by the NZRB in its revised profit projections, HRNZ is in a position now to fund these changes and respond positively to the industry. This will result in an additional $390,000 being distributed to industry participants and see three more outstanding races highlighting the best of harness racing.”

In announcing these changes, Gary Allen stressed they were for 2013 only.

“A full review will be conducted following the 2013 Harness Jewels with an aim to release the format for the 2014 series in August. While we may like to retain 12 races at that time, funding considerations will require careful attention.”

An undertaking is given that the industry will be consulted in this process. “The Harness Jewels are a key component of our racing calendar and positively regarded by harness racing enthusiasts. The input of the industry into the future shape of this will be worthwhile and welcomed,” said Mr Allen.

The Harness Jewels was introduced by HRNZ in conjunction with the Ashburton TC in 2007.

Courtesy of Edward Rennell, HRNZ Chief Executive

 

HRNZ MEDIA BITES, FEBRUARY 11, 2012

 

Jack Smolenski’s passing: Harness racing lost one of the true legends of the sport late last week. Jack Smolenski, aged 78, died peacefully. Jack was a legend of NZ harness racing of course. A man before his time in many respects. A great horsemen and gentleman of the sport. He did plenty for harness racing away from his work as a trainer/driver. We’ll be paying tribute to Jack Smolenski and his life’s work later on in the week in the Harness Weekly & on hrnz.co.nz. There will no doubt be a huge turn out at his Memorial at Addington Raceway this Wednesday afternoon.

 

Adore Me jogs NZ 3YO filly Record, 1:52.4, (1609m) : It had to be one of the most impressive wins in recent times. A 3YO filly lowering the national mile record by 1.6 sections is a huge achievement. It appeared on the face of it she could have gone a touch faster too, if pressured in the run home. You get an idea of her unbridled talent when you consider she ran her first and last sections in 26.8. That’s two very impressive numbers to bookend any race in. Worth noting that from the winning post to the 700m mark is an uphill run.

 
Inter-Dominion Heats this week: This week the many Inter-Dominion Heats around Australia and one in NZ take place. Saturday night it all happens. Unfortunately the NZ heat is a bit light with just the three horses going around but there’s all quality and should make for an exciting contest nonetheless. Gold Ace, Terror To Love and Sir Lincoln are the select three. On Saturday night the heats will be beamed in from all around Australia and those heats, rankings of the heats and some wild card action will determined the runners for the Grand Final on March 3rd. There will be good coverage of all the heats on Trackside. Greg O’Connor & Craig Thompson will be sorting the NZ content while the live feed from Sky will cover off the Aussie heats.

 

Love On The Lawn Thursday Night: Addington Raceway’s hot new promotion takes flight this Thursday night. 5.35pm sees the first of nine races run at 20-minute intervals and between races there’ll be much happening for those on course. Love On The Lawn targets the single market but doesn’t discriminate against those in relationships so it should be great night out at Addington and something completely different to enjoy. The support of the Edge and The Rock radios stations through their DJs, prizes and promotions will add to the event also. Long range forecast looks good. Keep an eye out for Cupid’s colours too…
Here’s the link for more info…
http://www.addingtoneventscentre.co.nz/Events/Valentines-Day.aspx

 

Innovative new sale by Macca Lodge: Macca Lodge in Southland are staging as Yearling Sale with a difference commencing on the 25th of February and staying open until all the horses are sold or 25 March. The 15 yearlings for sale have been broken in and are going along so they can be driven or inspected. Their website tells you more https://sites.google.com/site/sbsreared/ Great concept and we wish them all the best for it. Could start a trend?

 

Milestone Watch: Ken Barron 992 driving wins. David Butcher is in sight of 2000 too. He’s on 1919 career driving wins in NZ. Brother Phil is just two wins off driving 500 in NZ. Graeme Anderson is just one away from 200 training wins too.

 

Another season added to HRNZ database: Now our records on the Infohorse Database date back to the 1982/83 season. Of course under premierships and horse reports you can select a year going right back to 1983 and check out the respective tables.

 

Blast from the past: Former World Champion Driver Robert Cameron drove his first winner for more than four years when he reined Miss Yaldhurst (whom he trains) to win at Ashburton on Saturday. Cameron is one of our select group to have driven over 1000 winners.

 

Storer Motors NZ Trotters Oaks: The Met Club have nailed a three-year deal with long-time harness racing supporter Reg Storer and his car sales business for their trotting fillies’ event to be staged on 22 March. Storer has enjoyed good success over the years and hold close ties with trainer Peter Bagrie. The success has been mainly with pacers though so a foray into the trotting realm is a bit new. It’s a great year for Storer Motors to step in too, with many quality trotting fillies around. Last week’s winner Paramount Queen heads the list but then there’s Habibti, Aile Rouge, Juneamy Castleton, Miss Middleton, Millicent, Pyramid Monarch, Secret Sundaze and Mollys Luck to name a few.

 

Auckland Workouts: Sporadically Auckland TC will supply workouts directly to HRNZ for the website. Keep on the look out for them as there may be some gold amongst them. The first of them was the Auckland TC workouts on Feb 9. The idea is to ensure the key workouts leading into many of their bigger events are covered. Of course these will only be workouts not covered by Trackside; i.e. Saturday workouts.

Courtesy of Andrew Morris, Marketing & Communications Officer, Harness Racing NZ