Just an update on my friend Sam Wynne who also fell in that terrible fall at Ashburton today ..She has a broken collar bone, broken ribs and broken pelvis ..Get well soon Sammie.
All Star Mile bound kiwi 3yo Catalyst getting his hair done (and getting a cuddle ) before he leaves for his Australian Campaign. The young hairdresser is Clayton Chipperfields 11 yo daughter Chloe.She wanted her dads champ too look his best for the cameras before he flew out.
Just wanted to point out a few things about Imperatriz..Firstly she never dodged the Everest .Te Akau had planned out her 4 run prep 6 months ago.Secondly she broke the track record twice in 2 starts over 1000m The Valley and yet she also is a Group 1 winner over a 1600m in Nz .
Sad news today that New Zealand broodmare of the year 2020 2021 Opulence dam of Verry Elleegant passed away yesterday. Just after producing a full sister to Elle. Rip
Best Christmas present ever.. Sam has just been discharged from hospital and is home.. She wanted to thank everyone for their best wishes over the past two days. No Christmas in hospital 🎄🇨🇽🎅🤶
lets not forget the hard work these two girls put into Verry Elleegant in her nz career.. Ceilidh Johnston and Rowena Smyth.. congrats to you both as well
Rip Taiki {Tiger} Yanagida . i didnt know him personally but a few of my friends did .He was apparently a lovely person, friendly and outgoing .This was his brilliant 2nd Group winning ride on Bellatrix Black .My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Catalyst did himself and Clayton proud today.He had a Titanic battle in the Cs Hayes with Aussie superstar Alligator Blood going down in a head bobber.They ran a blistering time 1.22.61 on a soft 5, with Catalyst running the faster last 600 in 33.27..See you in the Guineas G
Four years ago today a super star was born Elle aka Verry Elleegant , winning a little maiden at Royal Ruakaka from near last with Rowena Smyth riding for Nick Bishara . 15 wins later 11 Group 1s { including a Melbourne Cup } and nigh on 15 Million in Prizemoney 🏆
if you want to see a future star filly of nz racing ...watch this replay ... ruakaka race 3 , 1400 m horse called Verry Elleegant 3yo filly , trained by Nick Bishara and ridden brilliantly by in form jockey Rowena Smyth... { watch the last 200 m }
So Verry proud of Verry Elleegant.. She's gone from a her flying second on debut at Te Rapa to running 2nd in the Queen Elizabeth. Takes her prize money over 3million dollars.. What a superstar..
#nzbred
#zed
So proud of my friend Maija Vance. After her terrible fall in a jumps race in Sept 2018 Maija was pretty much told by her doctors she may never walk again because of her Spinal cord injury. 14 months later.See attached photo. Sheer will power and determination.
#backinthesaddle
lets hope sanity previals and Carter aka Humidor is popped onto a plane and heads home to otaki , to a lovely paddock to spend the rest of his days with Hollie Wynyard..
Entriviere doing her best Chautauqua impersonation ... Wow how much ground did she make up Group 1 placing in Aus on unsuitable track
@TeAkauRacing
Stradbroke anyone?
Sad news that Catalyst is heading home to spell. Clayton felt it is in the horses best interests to rest now so he can come back and thrill everyone again as a 4yo.His battle in the Cs Hayes with superstar Alligator Blood showed Australians how good he is.He will be back.
So good to hear that Baker Forsmans Group 1 star Saint Emilion , who was retired a few months back has found his forever home with his best mate and strapper Emilia .So lovely of Emils owners to give him to her . These two have been inseperable for the last 4 or 5 years..
i dont remember posting a 1.3 million dollar trialist ever before , but if i have ever seen a blue blood thats going to pay for herself in pm its this filly Sister Cynane {pronounced Keenahnay}O'Sullivan Scott { Molly Bloom} may have a 2 yo ⭐️ on their hands
Another update on Sam.. She has just come out of surgery on her shattered collar bone.. Ive let her know that we are all thinking about her and wishing her a speedy recovery.
Catalyst had an off day which we all have.We saw the best of him in the Cs Hayes when he duked it out with The Gator. I'm 100% sure he will bounce back next start. Congratulations to David Van Dyke and my friend Brooke Pender on Alligator Bloods great win today. He was super
She didnt win today but shes given the leader 20 lengths head start at the 800 and got beaten 3.5 on the line for 7th....Love you Elle... See you in Autumn for the Queen Elizabeth.. Group one number 7
if you want to see a future star filly of nz racing ...watch this replay ... ruakaka race 3 , 1400 m horse called Verry Elleegant 3yo filly , trained by Nick Bishara and ridden brilliantly by in form jockey Rowena Smyth... { watch the last 200 m }
If you are worried about the Champ Imperatriz on a heavy track on Saturday at Randwick dont be .. Here is her winning the G2 Foxbridge Plate on a Heavy 10 by 5.8 l . The future Australian Horse of the year is 2 wins from 3 on heavy 10s
#theberribest
Get your cheque books out Aussie trainers and give Peter and Dawn Williams a call about this filly they train Just a Floozie .The I Am Invincible 2yo showed excellent barrier speed then just cruised to the line .One of the best trials ive seen this season . 44.97 for 800 m
If you haven't all ready scene Australian Guineas bound Catalyst' trial from this morning at Matamata have a look at this replay. He won easily under a hold by two lengths. Fellow All Star Mile contender Te akau Shark finishing 2nd..
Weve lost two major players from the spring carnival two saturdays in a row through injury. Catalyst and now Rothfire. Makes me think again just what an amazing tough horse Winx was..So many preps and race wins in a row 0 injurys..
Not trying to brag or anything, but found three nice horses fairly early in their careers lining up in something called The Cox Plate on Sat.. Verry Elleegant, Probabeel, Mo'unga 😉.
Verry Elleegant was a very special horse to me .Following her career with so many highlights ,to the amazing friendships she created .Manoj, Adrian and Connor 3 of her owners became Verry good friends.Elle had a way of bringing people together .Thats what champions do ♥️
Rip Champ Jimmy Choux with his 2 besties Sue and Fluffy .. John Bary trained horse was a 5 time G1 winner won over 3.6 million in prizemoney and went on to become a G1 winning stallion .
2012 G1 Spring Champion Stakes . Dundeel vs Proisir . Both horses have gone onto become amazing stallions. Nz bred Dundeel stands at Arrowfield , Aus bred Proisir went to Rich Hill in Nz . Dundeel has 7 G1s 8 G2 12 G3 $37 mill pm ,Proisir 10 G1s 7 G2 7 G3 $17 mill in pm
Leith Innes retirement from race riding has left a massive hole in the Nz riding ranks . Going out with a Group one win and an amazing ride to boot was a fitting end to a wonderful career. All the best with your future
@leith_innes
i dont often post 4 yo mares on here to follow but i was taken with She's Outrageous win yesterday at Matamata . By Reliable Man x She's Insatiable ( listed winner and Group placed stayer ) she looks like she will be something a bit special when she gets out over more ground .
This is Mr Brightside's 1400 m maiden debut at Matamata Feb 21 .Very unlucky was held up most of the straight and ran 5th .Then moves to Ben and Jd Hayes . 2 Doncasters and a All Star mile later he has 8.2 million in the bank .. $22k purchase from
@KarakaChat
if you want to see a future star filly of nz racing ...watch this replay ... ruakaka race 3 , 1400 m horse called Verry Elleegant 3yo filly , trained by Nick Bishara and ridden brilliantly by in form jockey Rowena Smyth... { watch the last 200 m }
Legartos win on Sat in the Group 1 Australian Guineas , was similar to her win in the The Eight Carat Classic 2 starts back .She looks like shes just holding her ground 200 out then boom , the turbo kicks in and she flys the last 100 m . Watch again and be amazed
#lulu
I think its about time we settle this once and for all . two social media stars Tommy Berrys Donkey and Kim Waughs Bully.. There has been a feud brewing for a while now about just who is the best Equus asinus { Donkey } in Nsw . Matchrace on everest day ?
This 2 yo I Am Invincible x Thee Auld Floozie has to be right up with there with the best trialists ive seen in ages .The Peter and Dawn Williams trained filly missed the kick by a few lengths then weaved through the field and ended up winning easily .
#blackbooker
Dont be suprised to see She's a Con on a plane to Brisbane for the Qld Oaks .The filly breaking her maiden today over 1600 m making up 20 lengths from last to win going away . Not many fillies can sustain a 800m run . Looks like a dead set staying type to me
Racing a horse in Victoria
Step 1 Nom horse
Step 2 Accept
Step 3 Book form Appren
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Step 4 Do background check on jockeys wins in metro races in Nz
Step 5 Win race
Step 6 Celebrate
Step 7 Show cause why you didnt do step 4 ..😁
if you want to see a future star filly of nz racing ...watch this replay ... ruakaka race 3 , 1400 m horse called Verry Elleegant 3yo filly , trained by Nick Bishara and ridden brilliantly by in form jockey Rowena Smyth... { watch the last 200 m }
Te Akau are about to unleash another 2 yo weapon
Move To Strike I Am Invincible x No Evidence Needed { well named too } 3rd trial on Tuesday hes 3 from 3 . Hes won on heavy 10 soft 7 and now a good 3 .Sat back last , once Opie got him into clear space trial was over
Why is 2 time Group one winner Roch N Horse paying $31 and $8 on Sat when shes had 4 starts on the track over the trip for 2 Group 1 wins and 2 2nds.. Overs gods are smiling tonight✌️
Posted the picture of Dundeel 10 years ago today .He remains one of the most stunning horses ive ever seen .Champion race horse and a super successful stallion with 33 Group and listed winners to date including 7 Group 1 wins
#chappie
#bakerforsman
#arrowfield
If i was Andrew Forsman id be making a call to Nz Bloodstock airfreight and buying a 1 way ticket to Melbourne for his 2 yo Charm Spirit x Shes Slinky filly called Full Tilt that trialled today at Taupo .. Blackbooker this one for sure , as she has a big engine
#fulltilt
Aegon had no chance from last in a group 1 .. Hes only been in Aus a few days and when he finally got clear he stormed home. 1600m @ Flemington next please .Im sure his sectionals will be outstanding
#nexttimebaby
Te Awamutu Heat 19 Angland Ace High x Markova 3yo g trained by Simon and Katrina Alexander .Back near last and was checked with every other horse being ridden out , he sauntered up to So Brassy under a hold .One of the best trials ive seen there at TA since Catalyst
So my favourite horse Verry Elleegant is off to do the rest of her racing career in Europe and will be based in France . Hope all goes well Elle , we will all be cheering for you champ . Au revoir et bonne chance Elle
Have to give Baker Forsman travelling Foreperson Aleisha Legg a big shout out . Firstly had to quarantine for 2 weeks then has had to look
after The Chosen One on her own .He has been massive 3rd in the Caulfield Cup 4th in Melbourne cup and 700 k in pm. Well done
#glitzy
Thanks Clayton for sending me this video of Catalyst .. It shows what a relaxed and chilled horse he really is.Nothing phases him never gets cranky or upset. No trial tommorow now hes ready to go for the Shorts Saturday week Group 2 over 1100m
#kiwi
#star
#theshorts
Very sad news this morning as one of the best horses to come out of New Zealand in recent years has passed away . Four time Group one winner Sacred Falls. RIP champ
Congrats to Sam Collett for yet another double today at Ipswich and winning the Listed Gai Waterhouse classic on Centrefire and race 4 on Jakama { also getting me the 31-1 odds for the jockeys challenge win as well } Thanks Sammie
Very happy to announce that Tommy Berry has been booked to ride star kiwi dual group 1 winning mare Danzdanzdance in the Group 1 Colgate Optic White George Main Stakes for Gibbs / Bradley stables ..
#gracie
#wfa
#group1
What an amazing story this is. My friend Ceilidh (Kaylee) Johnston.. How many track work riding strapper / Lawyers are out there? For years Ceilidh rode work and strapped then had Uni in the afternoons.She is now a fully fledged lawyer and still rides trackwork. One of a kind.
Melody Belle Danzdanzdance and Rondinella, ran the trifecta in the Group 1 Bonecrusher stakes at Ellerslie earlier in the year. They are all racing at Flemington tommorow. Maybe the Nz Wfa form isn't so bad.
#girlpower
#nzrepresent
Currently 2nd on the New Zealand premiership with 84 wins for the season Samantha Collett flew into Brisbane today to start her month long riding stint in South East Queensland .. Best of luck Sammie
Nz Derby winner Sharp N Smart is the one to beat in the Atc Derby Sat . Id say the 3 other kiwis are his major rivals Andalus at $13-1 is overs imo , so is full of sincerity $19s , mark twain is $7 . Probably those 3 will be fighting out 2nd and 3rd and 4th .
#kiwiinvasion
Expecting big things this season from
@TeAkauRacing
Tokyo Tycoon on debut tommorow R 3 at Te Rapa . The good looking son of in form sire Satono Aladdin won with ease at his recent Matamata trial , black booking him for possible crack at Karaka Millions night 😉
i have a sneaky feeling we will be seeing Texas Dolly Ace High x Saveadance 3yo filly trained by Terri Rae in different colours and racing on this side of the ditch in the next few months. Last to first win at Riccarton is very very rare and especially on debut .
2019 Cox Plate could be one of the best in many many years. Possible field. TAS Mystic Journey Avilius Arcadia Queen Verry Elleegant Humidor Happy Clapper plus for the first time in years a few genuine kiwi contenders Melody Belle Danzdanzdance Te akau Shark Madison County.
Speaking of super runs yesterday how good was Verry Elleegant... 1600m✔️Group One ✔️ oh and dry track ✔️ took a super star to run her down. Elles back ✔️
For all those having a panic about Imperatriz trial today .. This is her trial at Te awamutu first one back from a spell Dec 6th 2022 7th .. She went on to win 2 x G1s a G2 that prep . She has never been a " win on the bridle" type trialler. She brings it race day
We may be behind Australia in a few ways racing wise but I have to say Nz racing web pages new stewards vision replays are outstanding. Freely available to all. Kudos
Catalyst won the Group 1 2000 Guineas yesterday in Nz. This race has a rich history for producing superstars. Furys Order Balmerino Surfers Paradise Veandercross Jimmy Choux Sacred Falls Turn Me Loose just to name a few. Can't wait to see Catalyst in Aus next year.
Probabeel even with 60kgs showed her rivals a clean pair of heels today . Bring on the
#allstarmile
Thanks to Geo Hillis as always for the great photo.
Lets look at 2 retired Kiwi super stars having breakfast.. Living their best life in retirement.. 13 Group ones between these two.. Mufhasa (King Mufhasa in Aus) and his pal Bostonian (The Bostonian in Aus)
Shout out to Amy Doran for giving the boys a forever home.
In january this year aspiring nz apprentice Ellie Stokes 16 had a fall at trackwork , that fall left Ellie with a broken back and she is now paraplegic.. .Fund raising has begun to help out Ellie and her family through this difficult time .
Win lose or draw its Levantes last race tommorow at Randwick .The 4 time Group 1 winner will be retiring to become a broodmare. ill be so very very happy if she goes out with another G1 win on her Cv . Soft 7 heavy 8 would be ok for her imo
#goanniego
Imperatriz is hot fav and deservedly so in the William Reid friday night but keep Baylon Berlin in mind as she is a very fast mare.If she draws a low barrier and leads she is very much a knock out chance as the short straight at the valley will suit her imo
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New star is born Stephen Marsh Bronte Beach .. winning race 2 at hastings today the 2yo . no pace on . nearly falls at the 300 then hip n shoulders her way into the clear after picking herself up then bolts away and wins by 5 l .. best win of the day .in yellow colours
thats something you dont see very often .. one stallion trifecta the one race with the same trainer training all three place getters as well Reliable Man gets the trifetca in r4 at kensington Nobu x duchess of lennox x ombudsman for chris waller
X kiwi trial winner I'm Thunderstruck debuts tommorow at Caulfield for Price and Kent Jnr. Had 1 trial for a very easy win (on heavy 11) be aware its hot and good 4 tommorow. If he can handle the dry tracks could be one to follow over summer. Definitely in winter. #⚡🤪
Its that time of the year again to post my 6 3yos to follow in Nz . Lupo Solitario D Guy ,Monday Melody , O Sullivan Scott , Crocetti, Walker Tata ,Burn To Shine S Marsh , Moon Rocket Walker Bergerson and the smokey is unraced Withdrawn P and D Williams
Get out your little black books write down Legarto
2yo Proisir x Georgie Girl filly and pencil in {Nz or Atc Oaks } Staying filly trained by Ken and Bev Kelso showed a remarkable turn of foot over 1100 m on her debut win today .Cant wait for spring
@megan_winter17