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OWNERS’
BULLETIN
MAY 2015
OUR GOAL
THE FUTURE OF THOROUGHBRED RACING
To improve the economics,
integrity and pleasure of the
sport of thoroughbred racing
on behalf of all owners.
Minister of Racing, Nathan Guy
president/members
councillor’s
message
Neil Oldfield
Welcome members and readers to the latest edition of
the Racehorse Owners’ Bulletin.
Our last Group One for the season featured the Easter
Handicap at Ellerslie. What a testament to New Zealand
racing it was. It showed horsemanship skills from trainer
Peter Hollinshead and pilot Daniel Hain, versatility and
tenacity from the mare, placed in an Auckland Cup only a
few weeks before. And resilience of character, sustaining
what at the time were thought to be life threatening
injuries she accepted the devotion of trainers, vets and
loving staff to triumph over injury and reassert herself on
the racetrack.
Pondarosa Miss, the mare, that had such a test to her
racing career at Hastings in the spring, when ridden by
Daniel Hain, was reunited with the mare, his first raceday
ride on her since that tragic event and came out to prove
the statement her recently retired pilot replacement Noel
Harris had foreseen, that she was of Group One quality.
Yes Noel had taken over the reins, with Daniel recovering,
and guided her through a string of placings, before his
retirement at the mare’s previous raceday appearance.
The rest is history, and congratulations to all concerned.
Noel Harris a champion in all senses of the word. What
an amazing athlete to compete in such a demanding
sport for four plus decades, and still be as dedicated,
and lethal at the finish of a race. In my years of attending
race meetings, I have never heard a bad word said about
the gent. If we look through the Stipes reports, he was
seldom mentioned. A quiet achiever, he simply went
about the career he had chosen with dedication and
professionalism, and accomplished what many aspire
to, the respect, and admiration of jockeys, owners and
trainers alike. New Zealand racing is far the better for
having witnessed his journey. He now continues as
a riding tutor, improving the skill set of apprentices,
on behalf of all owners. Thank you Noel for such an
outstanding career.
It’s a great privilege and responsibility to
be re-appointed Minister of Racing by the
Prime Minister a few months ago.
To that end I have asked the Board to
undertake a thorough review of its internal
costs in the coming year.
I’ve attended meetings and events around
the country over the years and I know how
important the thoroughbred industry and
the wider racing industry is to New Zealand.
I’m pleased to have John Allan onboard as
the new Chief Executive of the Board. He
is vastly experienced with 5 years as the
head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Trade and is the former Chief Executive of
New Zealand Post. His strong management
experience and global connections will be a
real asset for the wider industry.
Racing is a critical part of this country’s
heritage and is full of people who are
passionate about the sport and their
communities.
The Last 3 Years
Under the Racing Act 2003 I only have
limited direct powers, but it has still been a
busy period.
As Minister I appointed a new Board and last
year appointed a new Racing Board chair in
Glenda Hughes to take a fresh approach to
re-vitalising racing.
I was heavily involved through the Flavell Bill
process in Parliament to ensure that revenue
from non casino gaming machines could still
benefit the racing industry. This is estimated
to be worth $8-$12 million per year.
We’ve also maintained the Racing Safety
Development Fund which provides $1
million a year to race clubs around the
country. And I was proud to host the
Australasian Racing Ministers Conference
earlier this year.
I’m pleased to see the Racing Board produce
a record turnover of $2 billion this year. The
start of the new financial year has been
positive despite some stretching targets,
with a record Melbourne Cup Day and
positive Christchurch Cup and Show Week
result.
Challenges ahead
Despite this we know that the racing
industry faces a number of challenges,
such as declining profit margins, lower race
meeting attendances and lower returns to
racing clubs and racehorse owners.
Recently I sent my letter of expectation to
the Racing Board setting out my priorities for
the next 3 years.
Certainty on tax rules
Another major priority for me is to see more
certainty around tax rules for those in the
thoroughbred industry.
Together with Todd McClay, Minister of
Revenue, we’ve asked Inland Revenue to
consult with interested parties, including
the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders
Association, about key tax issues for the
industry.
They are now carefully considering a list of
the issues and will provide an initial response
in the near future. Inland Revenue will be
following this up with further consultation.
At this stage I’m confident the majority of
issues can be worked through, providing a
positive result and greater certainty. We hope
to update the industry on any developments
early in 2015.
Offshore leakage
The other major issue I’ve been discussing
with the industry is offshore gambling
leakage which is my number one priority for
this term.
The New Zealand Racing Board estimates
that $300 million is bet on online offshore
bookmakers, with no returns flowing back to
the local industry.
This type of gambling deprives our local
industry of the funding they deserve. It also
means that people are gambling outside the
rules we put in to protect problem gamblers.
Clearly the growth of digital devices and
higher internet speeds make it easier to
gamble online and the problem is likely to
grow.
On a national perspective, at a recent Members Council
meeting with the Thoroughbred Board we were advised
of a number of significant developments currently
being worked through. Most will be aware of the
recent appointment by Minister Guy of the Committee
to ascertain and outline the position of the overseas
wagering, which will lead to the formulation of Racefields
legislation. They are charged with ascertaining the
position, and reporting back to the Minister within six
months. Hallelujah!
One area I have highlighted is the issue of
rising costs, because I want to see that funds
available for distribution to the racing sector
are maximized.
Other work outlined includes the Intercode Agreement,
International Broadcasting Agreement, Funding Model
and Race Club Partnership to name but a few. All will
be outlined in planned Forums around New Zealand
probably in the month of September. Busy times ahead,
but take comfort in the future of thoroughbred racing in
New Zealand.
Of course the Racing Board has a
responsibility to plan and invest for the long
term. It operates in a fiercely competitive and
mature market. Therefore it can’t afford to
stand still and must invest to remain relevant
to its customers.
At this stage I envisage the group will consult
with the sector in the autumn and will report
back later in 2015 with recommendations for
change.
However there is a balance to be found and
investments have to be carefully made.
All the best for the year ahead and I hope to
see you on the racetrack sometime in 2015.
Regards for now, Neil.
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I was pleased to read in the Statement of
Intent this year the Board’s commitment to
be ‘cost vigilant’. The Chair of the Board and I
had a very constructive conversation about
this recently.
NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSE OWNERS FEDERATION BULLETIN
I’ve asked my officials to start work on
establishing an Offshore Betting Working
Group which will look at practical solutions
and develop recommendations.
It is likely that the group will be headed by an
independent chair along with representation
from the Department of Internal Affairs and
the industry.
So there are plenty of challenges and
opportunities for the industry.
editorial
Neil Miller
This issue is a bit of a mixed bag but there’s
stuff in here you probably should know.
Starting off there is the Minister of Racing
Nathan Guy’s piece that you may not have seen
in another publication. We think its important
that owners are aware of what the powers that
be are saying and even more to keep them to
their word. Mr Guy is approachable and has very
communicative staff. It may be beneficial to the
game you love, to communicate your concerns
to him. The cartoon beneath here is topical and
not political as far as we are concerned. It’s just
clever and funny.
There’s quite a lot of stuff in here giving some
of our advertisers and people who help the
Owners Bulletin a good deal with a plug. We
will always try and look after them. Also I went
fishing…
Haunui Farm took a bit of extra space to talk
about their stallions that are really on a roll.
Iffraaj and Showcasing are potent in the barn
and so are their offspring on the track. Its great
to read about winners!
We put in a free advert for Catwalk Trust who
surely are by far the liveliest and most worthy
charity pertaining to equine activities. This is
going to be a big party to celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the Catwalk Trust.
We are running the JLT Equine Insurance
Q and A as they are sponsors and any insurance
members buy from them gets us a little bit of
money (that is if you weren’t a pre-existing client
of JLT).
Is your horse a duffer in the mud? If you haven’t
turned it out because of that you could try
shoeing it with Maneline Safety Trackz Shoes.
Maneline make no more money with these
shoes than any other in the range. They just
want your horse and jockey to be safer. Even just
doing the hinds can help and they could get you
that elusive win.
Then we have a page talking about Race Images
new interactive site. In fact it is more a DIY site,
so before you rush off to buy that photo of
your horse, if you look, you may be surprised to
see how many shots of it they have got. When
you’ve raised a pic you really like you can play
around with frames. Peter and Anne are so
helpful to us and we get the pics from them at a
concessional rate.
but if you can’t get it from the horses mouth
you can’t do better than the horses owners so a
big thank you to Jocelyne and Dave Wallace for
taking the time to tell the story and share the
love.
The big story of this bulletin is that of Pondarosa
Miss. There has been a lot written about her,
For your story, contact me –
[email protected]
We would like to place an advert in the next publication.
We can maybe remind owners it is okay to have their horse run on some wetter
tracks. Ernie Griffith ran with Flying Fantasy at Tauranga recently. Ernie had
indicated to the farrier the horse should be scratched. The farrier suggested he
keep to the plan and the horse ran third. Ernie had suspected Flying Fantasy would
not be able to handle the conditions. Flying Fantasy had Safety Trackz on the hind
and they enabled him the confidence he needed. He will improve on his next
outing I believe. And yes there is others who have made sudden improvements
lately.
Another animal welfare issue…
OUR COVER
PONDAROSA MISS BRINGS EASTER JOY
Jenny Cowan has a nice piece about Randall
Coleman, the now retired horse dentist who
certainly got around and was appreciated by his
patients and their connections.
letters to the editor
John Allpress
PHOTO: RACE IMAGES
animal
welfare issues
(abridged)
Late in 2014 NZTR was alerted to the incidence of neglect of
10 thoroughbred horses at Te Horo.
With the assistance of the RIU and application of Rule 411
(introduced December2013) the horses were de-registered and
transferred to the ownership and care of a person who cared
for them, with the assistance of NZTR including Farrier, feed and
veterinary costs. The horses have been brought back to good
condition and have been re-homed.
The Animal Welfare Bill is expected to pass through its 3rd reading
in the next few weeks. The National Animal Welfare Advisory
Council chair John Hellstrom has met with the NZ Equine Health
Association to discuss the implications of the intended legislation.
There are no particular matters in the bill which have direct
implications for thoroughbred racing, other than the powers for
MPI to set animal regulations that would over-ride the Rules of
Racing and the Ministers Welfare Code for horses and donkeys
(yet to be finalised by the MPI). NAWAC has asked NZEHA to
recommend the potential regulation. The new legislation will
empower MPI animal welfare offices to impose spot fines for
instances of neglect and maltreatment rather than apply court
process.
NZTR and NZRIU met with RNZSPCA Chief Inspector Alan Wilson
on 29 April 2015 to agree how they can all work together,
including information sharing. The RNZSPCA has the advantage
of regulations, which it can impose, in cases of willful or gross
neglect.
MAY 2015
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP
waikato/
bay of plenty words
Jenny Cowan
TRAC and RACING TAURANGA combined on a
day in March offering invitingly beautiful NZ
scenery, helpful racing advice and rewards.
Owners were hosted in a marquee right in the
birdcage which provided an opportunity to see
their thoroughbreds and socialise in an appealing
situation.
auckland advice
Neil Miller
The Counties Racing Club course reconstruction is now complete. The grass was
planted just on Easter. It is up and has just had its first mow. I said to Manager
Greg Mitchell, “that’s it then”, but he said they have now to get some fertilizer on
it and a helicopter is plan B if the ground is too wet.
Test running of the new irrigation system was a great success as it was found that the
previous pump was under “spec.” The water source is an underground bore which is
down the Buckland end for the simple reason that the course straddles the Auckland/
Waikato border and the latter fees were about 10k cheaper. The driller said they
thought there was better flow deeper than the usual Pukekohe water table, so Greg
had to take a punt on the extra drilling expense, which he sweated on until the driller’s
belief was confirmed.
I called in at the track in early March and watched for a while, the key diagonal drains
going in. It was a clever operation by a small team using small tractors and gear. Every
second drain was dug and most of the material was sprayed out to fill the intermediate
drain. Prior to this a small tractor with a hopper had neatly laid the bed on which the
drain coil was laid by a man who capped off the uphill end of the coil. Then another
small tractor with hopper laid an even topping of sand over the pipe. Of course there
is a catch here as there would be too much dirt coming out of a trench to fill a trench
part loaded with sand and pipe. But a small tipper truck is loaded by the digging
machine at the beginning of the drain and that drove off to dump the excess and is
back before the next is started. The progress rate was around 150m completion a day.
Fascinating stuff huh! No?
Greg says they would love to have the track back running for the Counties Cup
meeting but thinks that’s probably unrealistic. It may not be until the February Picnic
Day that they will be back racing as caution will prevail. However before that Jump
outs and then Trials will be held to assess the tracks performance and that will be a
benefit to Owners and Trainers in the north.
The whole undertaking has been massive due in part to the size of the track which is
one of the largest in the country. It has taken the foresight of previous Committees to
get the Club into a financial position to afford the work and the courage of the present
Committee to undertake it.
As well we should recognize the financial support given by NZTR from their
Infrastructure Fund.
We will relatively soon be in a situation where most if not all tracks in the North can
provide fair winter going.
Tauranga’s own Sir Bob Owens was remembered by
many on this day, with the race named for him. He was
a dedicated and big supporter of Tauranga and also on
those race days when his racing interests performed.
On this day Kevin Beldham won with Twickenham,
trained by Gary Moorehead also a part owner. It was a
deserving win for both, as they don’t hit the headlines
very often. But there are many in the industry who are
long time participants, quietly doing what they enjoy.
Nice to see Greg McCarthy with a big smile after
running fifth in that race with Nessun Dorma from the
Campin stable – at his second start.
Mr. DaVinci, owned by retired Auckland committee
member Ken Cramer-Roberts, made his debut for
Graeme Swann, a handy race too, finding his feet. It’s
sometimes hard to beat the ‘heavyweights’ – SirPatrick,
AJ Sutherland and PJ Walker who won with Fully
Funded. Well named too!
Ross and Jen Nickel had a good win with Classic
Emperor on Mar 12th in their hometown of Te Aroha.
This big horse looks very promising. Now he has Safety
Trackx shoes on his hinds he’s got a grip on racing.
Nice to see Nathan Hanley (was once a top jumps jock)
winning two on end with El Pistola, ridden by Patrick
Holmes. The owners must be horsey – they are the
Hoofit Bros. Tokoroa Syndicate.
Margaret Fife and Don Edwards were part of a win by
Rubee, at Te Aroha in March. By Keeper, she is trained
by Linda Laing who was also successful at Hastings
with Nickoftyme of which Sue Schick has a share.
It’s not a given a broodmare produces that elusive
winner, but when she can produce two on one day at
the same meeting, it is a real achievement. Liz Pollard,
from Te Awamutu owns Rosetti Bay, and bred and races
Queen’s Rose, and Diamond Rose from her, who both
won on April 11th at Tauranga. Graham Richardson and
Scott Wenn are the respective trainers. Liz will enjoy,
and share a lot of future fun with these two.
How could we miss ‘Whosyourmaster’ winning for Judy
and Danny Moss at Trentham in March and then again
at Hastings in April? What a good horse he is now the
winner of 8 races.
Nice to see Needlly still racing at 7 years of age. She is
owned by Mrs C.M and M.W Greig from Tauranga.
I remember taking photos of her at her very first trial –
a nervous 2 yr old and two nervous owners’. She must
be a favourite in the Lance Noble stable and a good
example of what he sells, as per the last advert in this
Bulletin. With 46 starts for 6 wins and 8 or 9 placings
she is paying her way. There’s also broodmare value to
come! She must be proud to call O’Reilly her dad.
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NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSE OWNERS FEDERATION BULLETIN
wanganui/
taranaki
roundup
Stradivarius heads Miss Wilson at Rotorua
Rosie Hackett
PHOTO: RACE IMAGES
Fraser Auret has had a nice run of
late. Julinsky Prince was so tough
when he won at Tauranga just
beating Kawi. He is only small
but he doesn’t know that. He has
done well and will probably head
to the James Bull Rangitikei Gold
Cup. His stablemate Thorn Prince
who went an awesome race at
Feilding will probably go there
as well.
hawkes bay happenings
Tony Lyndon
Café Culture, is a horse who is lucky to be racing after fracturing his skull as a 3 year old, when he
ran into a tree after being scared by a helicoptor and then as a 4 year old spraining his sacroiliac
ligament. His win at Hastings took his record to 3 wins and two 3rds from 5 starts. Raced, trained
and bred by Margaret Larsen at Otane he will now be spelled till next season.
John and Greta Flynn celebrated their win at Hastings when Thein Ly (good luck) took out the maiden
1400. They are also part of the Storming Home syndicate which have a share in Shezenthusiatic a winner
at Wairoa. They topped a good month by winning the Bi-Monthly trophy for Feb/March.
Former Waipukurau Jockey Club Committeeman Dick Miller and his wife Tessa followed their win at
Tauherenikau with Powerade when adding the Woodville Pahiatua Cup a fortnight later. They bred
Powerade out of the Star Way mare Juniper out of Thrive who was out of the 1978/79 champion filly of the
Year Tang. He has now won 2 races from 13 starts.
Bruce and Annette Keighly won their 2nd race in a row with Beau Agen at Otaki. Raced in partnership with
Foxton trainer Christine Eagle, the Skagen gelding has now won 5 races.
Retired carpet retailer Alan Jackson won his first cup when Slazenjah won the Waipukurau Cup. Alan who
has been racing and breeding horses for many years bred Slazenjah out of his Zeditave mare Crisp who
left a Lion Heart colt which Alan sold at the 2008 Select sales for $200,000. Slazenjah followed this win
with another at Hastings on the 4th April to make it 5 wins from 15 starts.
The Knights Queen raced by her breeders Kevin and Shirin Wood in partnership with daughter Tina and
son in law Steve Ryan made it 3 wins and 2 seconds from 10 starts when winning at Hastings. She was
following up her win at Rotorua. The Knights Queen is out of the Al Akbar mare Melanie who won 3 races
for the Woods. Her 4 foals to race have won 11 races with The Knight winning a $25,000 sprint at Riverton
on Easter Saturday.
Havelock North fisherman Dan D’Esposito started the autumn racing in good style when Lady Le Fay won
the $25,000 rating 75 1400 at Te Aroha when having her first start since November. She has since won a
Listed Race at Awapuni and has a record of 5 wins and 3 placings from 12 starts.
Waipukurau Owner/Trainer Lucy de Latour pulled off a great training feat when Kipkeino having his
first start for 4 months won over 1600m at Awapuni. His previous start was over 3200m at Trentham on
December 6th. The winner of 4 races he excels on heavy tracks and will be tried over hurdles this winter.
John and Colleen Duncan the Owner/Breeders of the brilliant mare Fleur de Lune’ the winner of 6 races
seven 2nds and seven 3rds from only 37 starts, winning the Group 1 Railway Handicap and Group 2
Foxbridge Plate plus 5 Group 1 placings; may now have one as good as her in the full brother Stradivarius.
Having his first start at Rotorua he narrowly defeated Miss Wilson by a head. Miss Wilson also having her
first start was sent out hot favourite after winning a trial at Foxton by 5 lengths and some impressive
jumpout form. She is a half sister to the champion Jimmy Choux (N.Z. Derby, Rosehill Guineas) and is raced
by her breeders Richard and Liz Wood.
Porotene Park won nicely at Otaki
and it was great for the owners,
Mr and Mrs Broughton. She was
ridden by Jonathon Parkes, who
notched up win 500 at Te Rapa
the next day. He and Fraser have
had a lot of winners and heaps of
placings as well.
It is a huge effort for Jonathon. He
is tall and has had to waste hard. As
they say the harder you work the
luckier you get. He is an awesome
young man. Keep up the good
work J Parkes.
Raymond Connors had a nice
winner at Otaki in She’s Poppy, who
is a half sister to Skybird, and from
the family that Judy Duncan has.
Raymond also won the hurdle race
at Waikato with Prologue. He is a
lovely big horse and should be in
for a good season.
Another in for a good season is
Carinya. She won the Ken & Roger
Browne Steeplechase at Waikato
for Dan O’Leary, making it 4 wins
and a 2nd from 5 steeplechase
starts. She is a very good mare and
has come up a treat.
The Rayners have Taurus in great
order. He was a lovely 3rd last start
and is always there and always
trying hard. The same owners are
having fun with Just a Lover who
has been going well. She won
nicely at Trentham. Star O’Fraaj has
given her syndicate a lot of fun as
well.
Paul Belsham has Start Wondering
back looking bigger and stronger
than ever, he is a very talented
young horse. Slazenjah has gone
for a break. He has done a great job
and will come back a lovely stayer.
Wayne Marshment had two nice
wins with Dancers Tale, she isn’t
very big and didn’t have much luck
but the two wins for her syndicate
of proud owners were great.
MAY 2015
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP
CONTINUED
central south island sayings
Fiona Hurst
Allan Fenwick
Fires are on, nights are
cooler, tracks are getting
wetter, winter racing is
close and jumping racing
has started with South
Island horses taking the
spoils in the season’s
first two jumps races
at Riverton. The North
Islanders came, jumped
well but didn’t conquer.
Frederick William has been performing well for Fay and
Ian McSweeney having won 2 Open Handicaps in his
last 3 starts including the Masterton Cup. They race him
with daughter Michelle and her husband Bryce Newman
who is also the trainer.
The recent South Island Sales were probably a bit disappointing for breeders, there
were some nice types of yearlings on offer but not too many buyers around, only
a 64% clearance rate. Berkely Stud topped the sale with Anna Miles and Michael
Simpson from Pear Tree Farm and Stu and Sue McGiffert from Three Valleys having
some really pleasing sales results.
Brad Thorn went a cracking race first up since November
when just going under to Nippin at Otaki. The winner of 4
races there are a number of Association members sharing in
the ownership of him including Mike & Kay Courtney, Fay &
Mark Fearon and John Roache. Along with John Druce, Keith
Towers and Bob Wiltshire they also share in the ownership
of Phoenix Tycoon and Written Command recent winners at
Woodville and Egmont respectively.
Anna Miles and Michael Simpson recently tasted success on the track when their
mare ‘Hot Pants’ won easily by five lengths at Oamaru on the 22nd of April. Anna
and Michael share in the ownership of the Keeper filly with a large group of racing
enthusiasts including Michaels’ mother. It would be fair to say Hot Pants was due to
win a race after a nice second placing in her previous start.
Dual Open Handicap winner Frederick William
manawatu matters
Greg Lambert has his team racing well. Hot Spot, bred, raced
and trained by Greg is his latest winner. She’s Slinky has also
had a win and 2 seconds in her last 3 starts and Alaghera
was a winner at Wanganui at the end of March. Kevin Tod
and John Naylor share in the ownership of the latter.
Slimline and Miss Appleton have been recent winners for
Hamish and Shannon MacDonald and their family. Both
are trained by Gary Vile who really has his team firing up at
present.
One of the more promising gallopers in the Central Region
is the Patapan 3 year old Figurac, raced by Andy & Carol
Fisher & Ron Mckenzie and trained by Roydon Bergerson.
He has recorded 3 wins and 3 placings from only 6 starts. His
career started with 2 very unlucky thirds but since then he
has really hit his straps.
Zartan capped off some consistent performances with
a maiden win at Wanganui. He was bred by long time
Masterton owner and breeder Beverley Duffy and she races
him in a partnership from the Opaki stable of Kylie Little.
Endeavour has raced consistently over summer and autumn
for Christopher Grace and Douglas Duncan highlighted by a
win on the Autumn Premier Day at Trentham. Waikaha won
for the Grace’s on the same day. They also had an impressive
first start winner when Shillelagh triumphed at Woodville.
Iffwedance provided a fitting 70th birthday present for
Manawatu Racing Club President Rex Fell with his win in
the New Zealand St Leger at Trentham in March. The Iffraaj
gelding is raced by Rex and his son William and has been
carefully handled by Awapuni trainer Trina Riddell. Staying is
clearly his forte.
Wayne Kitching’s Joe Bonanno once again showed his liking
for the Riverton track with another all the way win recently
in the hands of David Walsh.
Leah Hemi has reignited her riding career in the best
possible way. Having taken time off for the birth of 2
children she has already ridden 2 winners since resuming.
It was pleasing to see Kane Smith ride a double at Trentham
in April. Kane is the Riding Master for the Central Region
Apprentice School and puts in a lot of time with the local
apprentices.
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Its Getting Chilly!
A Local Point of View…
Anna Miles and Michael Simpson both have horsey backgrounds. Anna spent
time with her grandfather Ken Coleman going to the races and Michael has ridden
since he was a child. After leaving school Anna and Michael met each other while
gaining degrees at University. Anna went on to work for John Slade on Valley Stud,
managed John Shaw’s Prebbleton Farm, prepped yearlings for Esker Lodge and
Waikato Stud as well as some foaling duties. Following these experiences Anna won
a NZTBA scholarship to the Irish National Stud. Both Anna and Michael have worked
extensively in stud farms overseas including Derrinstown in Ireland, Gestut Farhof in
Germany and Maine Chance in South Africa.
On returning to New Zealand in 2006 Anna and Michael set up Pear Tree Farm, an
agistment block near the Waimate township in South Canterbury. Michael, using
his skills and knowhow as a builder has slowly transformed a bareland block on
28 acres to a beautiful, country style, horse haven. To keep up with the changing
industry Anna and Michael changed their focus to sales prep for outside clients and
buying weanlings at Karaka and selling them as yearlings at the South Island Sales.
Anna and Michael are very successful with their chosen path in the thoroughbred
industry. Setting up large syndicates is the way forward in racing according to Anna
and Michael. They very strongly believe racing has to be sold as entertainment
to people, not a money making venture and that communication is of utmost
importance for owners making sure that owners feel like they are part of the training
and racing process. They set up a facebook page for their large syndicate, ‘Waimate
Hoofbeats Syndicate and Friends’ which keeps the members updated and also aims to
encourage new owners to racing when they can see the fun others are having.
A highlight in Anna and Michaels’ racing career has been experiencing the thrill of
winning with a horse called ‘Knowing’, a gelding trained by Rosie Gibbs at Waverley.
Anna planned the breeding of the horse, Anna and Michael broke him in and now
they both retain a share in the horse. Michaels’ mum never thought she would own
a racehorse but by making small shares available at a low cost she can enjoy the
thrill of a winning racehorse that has her name as an owner.
Recent Successes…
Bob and Diana Goodeve keep success rolling along with their horses. Their latest
conquest on the track was with their Iffraaj gelding ‘Them or Us’ trained by Steven
Prince at Wingatui. Over 1200, Them or Us held on from a strong finish from Sophia
Loren to secure his second win from six starts.
Ken and Bev Voyce own ‘Prince Ransom’, a five year old gelding by Red Ransom out
of Formal Combat who is trained by Michael and Mathew Pitman. Prince Ransom
has won six races from 39 starts with a string of minor placings also.
With Peter Corbetts’ and Terrill Charles’ trying times at the moment it was nice to see
Eva Keeneva get up for yet another win since his move south a year ago. The six year
old Keeninsky gelding won the Hornby Working Men’s Club Founders Cup recently
at Riccarton with a trademark run over 2000 metres. Since his move from the north,
Eva Keeneva has had fourteen starts and has missed a cheque only once.
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randall coleman –
equine dentist (retd) – takanini
Jenny Cowan
Female horses have 36 teeth, and males have
40 and 4 tusks. Teeth grow very quickly and
need to be checked every six months – hard
grain encourages growth – a lack of roughage
demands teeth correction regularly.
Filing teeth is known as ‘floating’ their teeth.
The state of the teeth reflects the health of the
animal and vice-versa. Some of the Kaimanawa
ponies die due to their poor, or lack of teeth; or
poor or lack of nutrition, and, poor or lack of,
pregnancy needs.
The photos here depict a story relating to a man
skilled in all types of horses teeth.
Now retired, Randall Coleman and his lovely
wife, Pam live in Takanini, from where he
operated over a wide area, over a long period,
correcting horses’ teeth.
Norm Trillo attended the teeth at Wallace’s back
then and was instrumental in encouraging Randall
to learn teeth dentistry. Kevin Crampton, their
blacksmith, also suggested he could learn to ‘do’
teeth. So a self taught horse dentist he became.
He read up all he could – borrowed books, and
researched from whoever and whatever was
available. There was no ‘Google’ then.
Baggy Hillis had a bag of gear from a previous
dentist and passed it on to Randall.
Experience is the best teacher for many horse
problems and so it proved in the teeth dept. A
skill and knowledge of horsemanship is a vital
requirement as well.
Randall’s work took him from Kaitaia to Gisborne
– 7 days a week, if needed.
Randall schooled in Gisborne with Wally Moore,
Graeme Boyd and Bruce McDonald, and they
honed their skills breaking in, shoeing, riding
and selling horses interspersed with a variety of
social activities.
Always interested in or part of the show jumping
world, he travelled to Australia as groom with the
NZ Equestrian Team in 1963. 6 horses by boat – a
three day cruise for horse and groom, but not a
busman’s holiday when they landed in Sydney. The
return was all expenses paid and $1 per day wages.
Moving north, he trained in partnership with
Ray Wallace and they won a New Zealand Derby
with Mansingh in 1974. Travelling, training and
talking took up all his waking hours and Randall
thought about another career.
Medical problems caused Randall to retire and
Dean Clarke is now servicing all areas from
Cambridge – a distinct advantage for Dean is
that he is ambidextrous. He is the son of recently
deceased Alvin Clarke.
“Good, Good, Good Vibrations”
Visiting Randal nowadays, one is immediately
concerned for his need of the dialysis machine
which dominates the lounge of their home.
The loss of a kidney from cancer in 2002 and
deterioration in the other requires dialysis
treatment 3 days per week to cleanse and
replace blood to the kidney.
Randall activates the machine himself for 5
hours for each of the 3 days. This is a demanding,
intricate, and tiring treatment.
The skeleton of the horse head has been
hugely valuable as a demonstration of how
the jaw/ mouth/ teeth relate and require the
attention horse dentists offer.
However… on the other days he is sometimes
able to play outdoor bowls, twice a week.
He played indoor bowls as well and has 3
championship and numerous club titles titles to
his name.
He confides overseas travelling has become
limited, as towing a dialysis machine is
prohibitive.
His best mate, wife, nurse, CEO, and former
clerical worker in the Public Service is Pam –
they have been married for 47 years. March 5th
2015 was cause for more celebration as Randall
attained his 75th birthday. I’m not sure of his
teeth total at this age though.
The donkey was inherited from Wally Moore
from Gisborne for his grandchildren in Matawai.
accolade to the wairarapa racing club
Mike Gething
Waitangi Day 2015 saw me on an early
flight to Wellington where I met up with
fellow owners from Hamilton and together
we took the 9.55am train under the
Rimutakas to Featherston. An enjoyable
scenic journey into the Wairarapa at
the conclusion of which we were met
by a jovial bus driver who ferried us to
Tauherenikau racecourse.
Set amongst the trees to the magnificent
backdrop of the Tararua ranges, this is a real
gem of a racecourse. Our early arrival gave us
plenty of time to check in with our horse and
trainer and then later to make ourselves known
at the Race day Secretary’s office. By lunchtime
the atmosphere was building into a large family
party. The weather was fine and, with plenty on
hand to offer children, everyone was having fun.
It was especially nice to see the club permitted
families to bring their own chilly bins full of food
and drink.
Only thirty to forty minutes had passed since
securing owners privileges from the office when
we were approached by a club committee
member who invited us to visit the committee
room whenever we wished and make it our
base for the afternoon. He extended the club’s
gratitude that not only had we entered our mare
in the Breeder’s Stakes but had also flown down
to watch.
We spent a pleasurable afternoon with fellow
owners and committee members between
watching some exciting racing. The club’s
President made us feel very welcome and
Thanked us in his own right for being there and
supporting their club.
The personal touch was very special. I appreciate
it cannot happen at every racecourse but the
example shown by the Wairarapa club should
perhaps be taken seriously by all.
All good things come to an end – the jolly bus
driver returned us to Featherston railway station
to start the return journey which saw me home
in Auckland by 10.45pm.
A very big thank you to the President &
Committee of the Wairarapa Racing Club for such
a special day. Without the many like me who own
a small share in a racehorse the racing industry
would struggle. The respect and gratitude we
were shown was much appreciated.
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noel harris aka ngh
The New Zealand Equine Research
Foundation is pleased to announce
that this year’s speaker will be Dr
Sarah le Jeune, the chief of the
Equine Integrative Sports Medicine
Service at the University of California
Davis.
I ran into Noel at a midweek meet at Rotorua.
He was by the Jockeys’ Room entrance, one eye
on a TV and talking to a bloke. I asked him when
was a good time to catch up and he said quite
reasonably, “How long is this going to take”
The topic is “Equine Pain: Using
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acupuncture & chiropractic
for diagnosis, treatment and
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The Seminars will be held at Karaka
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A legend in his time and now – Apprentice Jockey Riding Master and Mentor,
I replied, not long because I didn’t want to write
his life story. He said, “Too late for that, that bloke
there is Wally O’Hearn and he’s already written it”
So we met again after Race 3 and the gist of it
is that Noel’s kindly role, which was keeping an
eye on apprentice jockeys by attending their
apprentice schools and keeping their welfare at
heart has been formalised by NZTR. Harry is now
getting paid.
Noel said. “The life of a jockey is a tough one.
It’s competitive and there is the ever present
element of danger. There are health issues caused
by wasting and other stresses in the life. In these
circumstances mental issues can occur and they
need to be addressed quickly”
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Noel attends all trials and race meetings in the
north. All the races are watched and he is there
and available for all his former colleagues.
He is also looking for problems on the track to
warn jockeys of a problem horse and when I met
him he said that he had warned an apprentice
jockey in the preceding race to watch out for a
particular 2yo that he had seen trial a bit rough.
Just one example of his role to mentor
apprentices and work to improve their skills and
safety. There’s no doubt the horseman/rider in
him can spot things that others may miss.
I asked him how he advised apprentices on
Owner/Rider communications. He said, “They
need to be respectful because if there wasn’t
owners there wouldn’t be any racing” He said
they also need to be very honest about the ride
and the horse; but not to be rude about the horse
because owners don’t take that well especially
from a junior. He said he could remember back
45 years ago, when he started at 15 years of age
Stud Chat with Sam May 2015
I’m pleased to report that unlike my team members, I’ve pulled up like a seasoned
steeplechaser after the Oxfam 100km walk around Taupo with Rodney Schick, Brent Taylor
and Dean McCarroll. Many thanks to everyone who supported us in our madness.
I would also like to thank all the breeders who have supported Per Incanto. It’s crucial to
get numbers on the ground when launching stallions today and without your support we could
not have enjoyed the truly spectacular results to date. Per Incanto’s book is now closed for the 2015 season.
It has been very satisfying to see Nadeem (Redoute’s Choice-Candide by Sound Reason) have another strong
season. His recent stakes winners are Target In Sight winning a Group 3 in Sydney and the 3YO Spanish Bay who
took out the prestigious Group 2 1400m Singapore Classic in Singapore. He now has 12 individual stakes winners
and a ratio of 6.4% stakes winners to runners. Comparing him to other sire sons of Redoute’s, his ratio is marginally
behind Not A Single Doubt and ahead of Stratum. Talk about slipping under the radar. If there is a better priced
domestically based stallion than Nadeem at $6,500 plus GST, that is capable of leaving you a black-type winner,
then I’ll eat one of my LA caps.
Not to be outdone by his barn mate’s is the evergreen Towkay. He looks like finishing inside the Top 10 on the Hong
Kong Sires for the umpteenth time again this season. In the week I penned this piece he had four individual winners
in Hong Kong, including a treble.
We finished our yearling sale season on a high at Sydney Easter with our top colt by Exceed And
Excel colt from Pin Up Lae selling for $500,000. And a special mention to our legendary mare
Sound Lover who has recently passed away. Horses can leave an indelible mark on humans and
Sound Lover was the type who touched everyone who came into contact with her over a life of
24 years which began with her foaling at LA. RIP girl, and thanks for the great
memories.
or just harry
, Northern Region.
and how awkward he felt talking to people many
years older than his young self.
I asked Noel if he could speak for or be a witness
for a rider in a judicial situation or whether he had
to remain impartial. He said if a rider requested or
a trainer nominated him he could be an advocate
for a rider.
It seems to me that NZTR’s appointment of NGH
for the welfare of jockeys is commendable. That of
a good industry organization paymaster who sets
about “putting the fence at the top of the cliff”
I have no doubt the esteemed Noel Harris will
make a difference. He may not only be keeping
a jockey safe but also your horse as well when it
races.
STOP PRESS – Earlier this month the mayor of
Matamata – Piako District Council Jan Barnes,
presented NG Harris with an Award in recognition
of his riding career and contribution to racing.
Noel talking to an apprentice
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Ferlax – first foals arriving 2015
HAUNUI STALLIONS
BUILD MOMENTUM
The breeding season is just around the corner and in 2015, Haunui Farm will stand two of New Zealand’s leading sires.
A proven Group One stallion, Iffraaj, is New Zealand’s Leading Sire of 3YO’s whilst Showcasing, who has enjoyed a stellar start
to his stud career in both Hemispheres, is New Zealand’s Leading 2YO and First Season Sire.
Iffraaj is no stranger to leading the stallion
ranks – he was the leading second season sire in
2012/2013, topped the two-year-old sires table
last season (2013/2014) by number of winners
and, at the time of writing, has 19 three-year-old
winners to his credit so far this season – seven
ahead of nearest rival Tavistock – a crop that
includes Group One-winner Turn Me Loose and
Group One performers Sardaaj and Belle Miraaj
to his credit.
Mark Chitty, Haunui’s Managing Director says,
“Iffraaj is a stallion that has slipped under the
radar for a number of breeders. If you look at
his statistics, he outperformed some of New
Zealand’s best stallions with his first crop leaving
more stakes performers than Zabeel, O’Reilly,
Savabeel and Pins did with theirs. He was the
leading second season sire for his year, last
season he was the leading New Zealand-based
sire of two-year-olds and this year, he is on top
of the three-year-old sires list and that crop
includes seven stakes performers, three of those
at Group One level. I don’t think you can ask
much more of a stallion.”
Freshman sire Showcasing has set all before him
finishing 2014 as the leading First Season Sire of
GB and Ireland with 29 winners and seven stakes
10
performers. In the south, his first winner came
in Australia through the deeds of Hardline who
then made the trip across the Tasman and took
out the Karaka Million in impressive fashion. This
big-race win followed the success of Showboy in
the Group Two Wakefield Challenge Stakes and
the stakes placing of Platinum Express in the
Listed Wellesley Stakes.
Mark says, “We haven’t had a young stallion at
Haunui that has come out firing so strongly
with his first crop. Showcasing has ticked all the
boxes so far and it’s pleasing to see that his first
crop in the Northern Hemisphere have come
out at three and hit the ground running again
with 11 winners and a new stakes performer
already with flat racing really only just getting
underway.”
The spring of 2015 will see the arrival of the
first crop of foals by Australian Guineas-winner
Ferlax (NZ) (Pentire) who served a quality book
of mares in his first season at stud. “I don’t think
there would be a sire standing in the same
service fee bracket that served as good a book of
mares,” says Mark. “He has let down into a grouse
stallion with size and physique and anyone who
saw him last season should come again and,
anyone who hasn’t seen him, should. If he can
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leave his foals with his size and physique, his
progeny will be very well received in the market
place,” said Mark.
Mares due to foal to Ferlax this spring include:
Celadon (NZ) (Danehill) – a daughter of leading
filly of her generation, Crimson (NZ) (Zabeel)
and, a half-sister to stakes winner Abidewithme
(NZ) (Redoute’s Choice), and stakes winner
and VRC Oaks runner-up Miss Scarlatti (NZ)
(Stravinsky). Excelo (NZ) (Centro) – dam of
NZ Derby-winner Excellent (NZ) (Pentire) and
stakes performers Rockferry (NZ) (Pentire)
and Instructor (NZ) (Pins). Gondola Girl (NZ)
(Thorn Park) – out of a half-sister to Show A
Heart (Aus) (Brave Warrior) from the family
of another successful sire in Any Suggestion
(Aus) (Lion Hunter). Metro Park (NZ) (Thorn
Park) – a half-sister to Group One-performed
two-year-old Corsage (NZ) (Volksraad) and a full
sister to Group Two-performer Miss Thorn (NZ).
Sister Phenomenon (Aus) (Rock of Gibraltar)
– a half-sister to stakes winner and multiple
Group performer Spacecraft (Aus) (Galileo)
and multiple stakes winner and Group Oneperformer Phenomenons (Aus) (Galileo). This
Is Your Life (Aus) (Fastnet Rock) – a very close
relation to Group One Blue Diamond-winner
Miracles Of Life (Aus) (Not A Single Doubt).
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Pondarosa
Miss
Hawkes Bay 30 August 2014 Bay Ford Mile
The filly was travelling well mid field when the horse inside
of her moved out sharply. The movement caused the horse in
front of ‘Miss’ to react violently and a flying hoof caught her in
the face below her left eye. This punched a fist sized portion
of bone of the left side sinus region in and the horse was led
back into the birdcage to shocked silence as people became
aware of the gross injury.
The trainers Hollinsheads quickly arranged veterinary help
to apply pain relief and anti bacterial care. They took photos
of the injury sending them to Dr Ian MacKay of Cambridge
Equine Hospital, loaded the mare on the truck and headed for
Cambridge.
On arrival Dr MacKay took x-rays to assess the damage and
formulate a plan to operate. Then she was put in a box that
had a full feed bin.
To staff’s amazement the mare with a broken face, an eye
bugged out and blood running from her nostrils tucked into
the food.
Dr MacKay now knew he had a very brave and stoic patient
and next morning his team put her in a crush pen and with
her sedated and with local anaesthetic, operated with her
standing and conscious. First came a large flap incision and
then with careful manipulation the large section of bone
popped back into place. Other small pieces of bone below
this area were removed and the skin flap replaced and
stapled.
Ian MacKay said this was a quite easy repair but it then
required vigilance against infection and thus antibiotics were
prescribed for six weeks.
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Tears and Cheers
Another issue was a minor injury to a hock caused in the
melee but the biggest concern was whether Pondarosa Miss
would recover from the mental trauma of the event and want
to race again and only time would tell on that. NM
Jocelyne Wallace
WOW – What a horse. Four year old bay mare, small in stature, with a huge heart, and a gentle laid back nature.
YES – This is PONDAROSA MISS (High Chaparral- Bak Da Princess).
Like all racing, there is always the “Ups” and
“Downs”. This lady’s had her fair share with
a major life threatening injury sustained at
Hastings in 2014, and then suffering from a
virus at Trentham later that season. This virus
took some time to shake.
Pondarosa Miss is raced by a group of 20
people, with the Three In One Syndicate
included. This syndicate has 3 horses racing,
or coming up to racing at any one time, and
this allows another horse to come into the
syndicate, if one of them is not up to par.
Unfortunately one of the very promising
mares was injured after showing a lot of
talent, so, thanks to the very generous offer
by Peter Hollinshead, we were given a share in
Pondarosa Miss as the replacement. So lucky,
so lucky, so lucky!
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And we’re off – to the races. Pukekohe here we
come, with shocking weather, wind and rain, the
horses slipped and slid all over the track, and
Pondarosa Miss finished back in the field. This
was the start of an incredible journey of wins,
places, and “back in the field” results. For this first
race she was ridden by Daniel Hain, who now
says “she is the best horse he has ever ridden”.
By this time Pondarosa Miss was showing us all
how she liked to race. Settle at the back, come
through the gaps for a win or a place. This is all
very well, but for those of us involved, it is very
nerve racking, and although I don’t smoke, one
would be good to calm the jitters. The handbag
certainly isn’t big enough to hold a whole box
of tissues.
But wait – two races at Ellerslie for a 3rd and
a 1st, followed by Te Rapa where she came
3rd both times. The Three in One Syndicate
members that were present had many a tear,
and plenty of cheering during and after the
races (tissues abounded). Two weeks after this
she went back to Ellerslie and burst away for
a very impressive win. She was spelled until
August and returned to Te Rapa with a win(more
tissues) and plans were made for Hastings.
Syndicate members travelled to Hastings with big
aspirations. We are; So lucky, so lucky, so lucky!
But what was to follow was a terrible time, not
only for the Hollinsheads, but the Three In One
syndicate members, and I am sure the public.
Pondarosa Miss sustained injuries, in the home
straight, with Daniel Hain being catapulted out
of the saddle, and was lucky not to have been
seriously hurt. No one realised the extent of her
injuries until she was caught and returned to the
stall, so for the members watching from the stand
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there was a “silence”. With the care of Peter and
Darrell and pain relief, they transported her to
Cambridge straight away.
The Cambridge vets did an amazing job to
operate on her collapsed nasal passage, and
other injuries. This was done with sedation only,
which proves what a “tough cookie” she is. She
was back in her paddock after a short while for
an enforced healing period. All those involved
with her, were amazed at the interest from the
public in her well being, and offering assistance.
Phone calls, letters and cards. Peter said that
she had more visitors than he did after he had
a prior major operation. All the attention went
down well with Pondarosa Miss as she posed for
photos listening to the words of sympathy.
So lucky, so lucky, so lucky – First race back at
Te Rapa 13 December with Noel Harris on board,
as Daniel had injuries from a fall. Wow a win!
A lot of people had concerns that she may be
“field shy” and not keen to take the gaps, but
she proved the doubters wrong, with her laid
back personality, and her will to do her very best
came to the fore.
Pondarosa Miss had her first Group One race
at Ellerslie in the Zabeel Classic, where she was
3rd. We packed the suit case again, with several
syndicate members and travelled to Wellington
for the Thorndon Mile on the 24th January, Noel
Harris to be on board. Alas, no celebrations
this time as she had contacted a virus, and just
didn’t have the “puff.” Back to Te Rapa on the 7th
February, for the Herbie Dyke Stakes, she came
6th, still not completely over her “bugs”.
At the Avondale Cup on the 14th February at
Ellerslie, she finished 6th ,which Peter said was
okay because he wanted to give her a good a run
before the Group One Auckland Cup, at Ellerslie
4 March and that produced a 3rd. Next race the
Fibre Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Stakes, at Te Aroha
on the 4th April, she was 5th. Two weeks rest,
then she was off to Ellerslie again for the Manco
Easter Handicap and with Daniel Hain back on
board stormed home to win by a head. Gosh,
lots of yelling, tears of joy and heart fluttering,
not to forget the smiles all round (But I’m still
not smoking). Then on to the Travis Stakes at Te
Rapa on 25th April, where she travelled wide, but
finished well back.
THE OWNER’S
FEDERATION
WELCOMES
NEW MEMBERS
We wish to extend a very warm welcome
to the new members who have joined the
Owner’s Federation in March to April 2015.
We really appreciate your membership
support and look forward to a long and
enjoyable association with you.
WAIKATO
This was her last race before a well deserved
break, as Peter and Darrell wish to have her ready
again for a Spring campaign. Now the Three In
One Syndicate can relax until the Spring,
Mr Chris Wilson
Porirua
Jennifer Campin
Cambridge
Pondarosa Miss has given us two Group one
places, and one Group one win, what a girl!
Mrs Mary Hansen
Hunterville
Stan Alexander
Palmerston North
The syndicate members are being kept well
informed on the progress of the horses from a
regular newsletter which I put out, providing
them with what is going on, photos of her
progress, and any news from Darrell and Peter
regarding their plans of upcoming race meetings,
are some of the things we share. As the Manager
of the syndicate, I find this very satisfying, and a
really enjoyable interest.
Gail Templeton
Palmerston North
Alan Groves
Paekakariki
Andy & Carol Fisher
Carterton
Patricia Lane
Lower Hutt
So lucky, so lucky, so lucky!!!
Jocelyne Wallace (Manager of the syndicate)
and Dave Wallace
MANAWATU
HAWKES BAY
Irene & Josh Downey
Hastings
Miss Margaret Larsen
Otane
Tim Symes
Hastings
TARANAKI
Darrell & Beverley Back New Plymouth
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race images –
new page a place to play and create
Below is what you now see when you visit the Race Images site although on that the menu shows in a scrolling form.
Its ‘horses for courses’ and in this context different platforms reveal – and can hide different things. I first couldn’t find the whole range
of Pondarosa Miss pics because our Mac didn’t show the sidebar to the right of the side 4 shown pics.
Hovering the mouse over that area made the sidebar pop up and ‘hey presto’ up came 19 shots of the grand mare just from Easter Handicap
Group 1 Day alone. I will leave it to Peter Rubery of Race Images to explain…
“Rather than give you a blow by
blow detail as to how it all works
and as this whole concept is a
bit new the site requires people
to visit and have a play. As you
have found it depends on the
platform you are viewing it on
as to how it works.
Basically it gives you a chance
to research photos, choose
layout options and then
experiment with mount &
frame options or the options
for the album pages.
We have yet to really start
promoting the new site and
your article will be the first
about this new venture for
owners to find & order photos
of their horses. Part of the
aim is also to promote the
Idea that not just winners are
on the new site. All the same
passion goes into a horse
that doesn’t win, so we want
to offer photos of as many
thoroughbreds as possible to
owners”
Peter.
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NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSE OWNERS FEDERATION BULLETIN
CONGRATULATIONS TO FEDERATION MEMBERS ON THEIR RECENT WINS!
We continue to track winning horses owned by Owner’s Federation members. As we only have visibility of owner’s named in the race book, we know we will
have missed members involved in winning syndicates and may have inadvertently missed others. We apologise to any member we have missed and extend
our congratulations to all members who have recently experienced the thrill of winning.
S G Alexander
J T Askin
D J & Mrs B D Back
P Bardell
Dowager Duchess of Bedford
K R Beer
N Bidois
Mrs C Bolton
A J A Bosma
J A Burnet CBE
A O Burton
Calder Bloodstock Ltd
Jen Campin
J G & Mrs E A Carran
Mrs T L Chapman
Miss T T Charles
A B Clark
P R Corbett
R A & Mrs J D Coupland
P W Darvill
Mrs M J Davies
W B & Mrs L C de Lautour
P G Doughty
J & Mrs I D Downey
Mrs G M Drought
J D Druce
F T & Mrs F I Drummond
D McK Duncan
Mrs J M Duncan
J C & Mrs C G Duncan
Mrs M E A Evans
M Fearon
M C Fenwick
A K & Mrs C A Fisher
D P & Mrs K C Fleming
J P & Mrs G J Flynn
J A & Mrs A Gibbs
J T E & Mrs A J Gilbert
Go Racing
A S & Mrs L R Goodall
J H & Mrs S Goodman
C J Grace
C R & Mrs S Grace QSM
I D Grieve
A Groves
T O Harrison
D C & R L Hartridge
Haunui Bloodstock Ltd
I M Henderson
S P Herbert
K J Hickman
Sir Patrick & Lady Justine
Hogan
Mrs R Hollinshead
R H & Mrs M A Hood
D M & Mrs E M Hopson
Mrs L A Hunt
Palmerston North
Ashburton
New Plymouth
Wanganui
Matamata
Morrinsville
Tauranga
New Plymouth
Herne Bay
Wanganui
Rotorua
Cambridge
Cambridge
Otautau
Auckland
Ashburton
Havelock North
Ashburton
Christchurch
Tauranga
Hamilton
Waipukurau
Te Aroha
Hastings
Opunake
Woodville
Pukeatua
Marton
Wanganui
Hastings
Howick
Palmerston North
Marton
Carterton
Opunake
Hastings
Matamata
Lower Hutt
Herne Bay
Hamilton
Cambridge
Hamilton
Hunterville
Hastings
Paekakariki
Parnell
Whitianga
Papakura
Hastings
Te Awamutu
Christchurch
Cambridge
Hamilton
Levin
Matamata
Rotorua
SUSIE DU BOIS, ZADOR
SOMETHINGS BURNING
QUESTION MARK, STAR O’FRAAJ,
BEAU AGEN
SNAPSHOT
SOMETHINGVAIN
STELLA’S HONOUR
PELLA
MIGHTY SOLOMON
ROSE OF VIRGINIA
ENDEAN ROSE
IN A TRANCE
HYMATSU
JAZZMAN, COUP DARCI BE
SNOW SECRET
EVA KEENEVA
TAKEN THE LIBERTY
EVA KEENEVA
ANOTHER COUP, SO VITAL
MATIMBA
SMASHING
KIPKEINO
CAPO
DON GALLARDO
CATALINA DE LAGO
WRITTEN COMMAND
KONOHIKI
ENDEAVOUR
SKYBIRD
STRADIVARIUS
NAILED IT, WATCH THIS SPACE
IRISH WHISPER, WRITTEN COMMAND
GIFTED LAD
FIGURAC
SAVARIA, POSTBOY
THIEN LY
DURHAM TOWN
IRISH MOON
PASSING SHOT, TAIPA TIGER, SILVER ROD
DA SHINDIG
MAID OF STEEL
SOMETHINGVAIN
ENDEAVOUR, WAIKAHA
XCUSES XCUSES
STONEMASON 2,
MAGGIE’S SECRET
MAIA’S ANGEL
CAPINSKY
WAIT A SEC
NAUGHTY KNUCKLES
MERCI CHERIE, MUSCAT HILLS
AOTEAROWER, STELLA’S HONOUR, FULLY
FUNDED
DRAMATIST
MACFINN
NOLAWOOD
ENDEAN ROSE
Dr A T & Mrs C M Jackson
A Jackson
J Jefferson
P G & Mrs E L Karton
B W & Mrs A W Keighley
D A Kneebone
D W Lake
G G R Lambert
Miss P A Lane
Miss M W Larsen
Lincoln Farms Ltd
Auckland
Napier
Wanganui
Tauranga
Napier
Hamilton
Ashburton
Palmerston North
Upper Hutt
Otane
Kumeu
ROSE OF VIRGINIA, DECORAH
SLAZENJAH
STAR O’FRAAJ
SERENA MISS
BEAU AGEN
GIFTED LAD
SERENA MISS
ALAGHERA
FIGURE AGAIN, EXQUISITE JEWEL,
CAFE CULTURE
PLATINUM EXPRESS, STUNNING PRINCESS,
PLATINUM WITNESS, PLATINUM COMMAND
Papakura
END OF THE WORLD
Matamata
SNIPER
Palmerston North FREDRICK WILLIAM
Christchurch
EVANCHO
Whitford
FASCINATE ME
T G Lines
M & Mrs C R Lupton
I W & Mrs F L McSweeney
P J Millar
Ian and Liz Montgomerie
Trust
D J & Mrs C M Mortleman
D W & Mrs J A Moss
J D Naylor
P S & Mrs C Nelson
S R & Mrs J M Nickel
B K O’Dea
D A O’Leary
M H & Mrs E Oram
T D & Mrs V L Parrott
D & Mrs A Paykel
S R Plant
W K Pomare
J A Roache
Robinson Family Trust
G A Rogerson
Matamata
Matamata
Palmerston North
Hastings
Te Aroha
Wanganui
Wanganui
Mt Maunganui
Kaiapoi
Takapuna
Mt Albert
Rotorua
Marton
Matamata
Hamilton
S P & Mrs T L Ryan
G A Shand
G R Shewan
P J B & Mrs B C Smith
D R Smith
T W M Symes
B M & Mrs C N Taylor
P D Telfer
Miss G S Temperton
K J Tod
K G Towers
Trelawney Thoroughbred
Sir Peter Vela
Hastings
Huntly
Hamilton
Wanganui
Gisborne
Hastings
Cambridge
Otorohanga
Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Cambridge
Hamilton
R Vercoe
K M & Mrs B J Voyce
P J Walker
Whakanui Stud
J R Wheeler MNZM
B N Williams
R J Wiltshire
Windsor Park Stud
K L & Mrs S L Wood
Tirau
Oamaru
Clevedon
Hamilton
New Plymouth
Patea
Palmerston North
Cambridge
Hastings
SHERPA
WHOSYOURMASTER
ALAGHERA
NO CHANGE, NOT ALLOWED
CLASSIC EMPEROR
BEAU AGEN
OVERTHERIVER
STELLA’S HONOUR, SOUL SISTA
BLACK STOCKINGS
KILLARNEY KID
JACQUETTA
RICH BILLIE MARSH
IRISH WHISPER, WRITTEN COMMAND
READYWHENYOUARE
JACQUETTA, SERENA MISS, FRANCIS DRAKE,
THWAYYA, BACK ON SONG, GOODN’TARG
THE KNIGHT’S QUEEN
STOLEN DANCE
ILLUMINATI
IRISH WHISPER
LILLY PINS
WOTWEGOT, SPEEDUP, SECOND HOPE, VICEROY
PROCUREMENT, SMASHING
AGOSTINI
SUSIE DU BOIS, ZADOR, PIRINITETE 2, *
ALAGHERA
WRITTEN COMMAND
SOMBREUIL
PROMISES, IRION, SOPRAFFINA, MAKARSKA,
ROCK ROYALTY
AL PACINO
PRINCE RANSOM
SHEES FLAWLESS
PROCUREMENT
MACKLEMORE, ALICORN
SPIKER
WRITTEN COMMAND
TE HANA, ELEGANT ASSASSIN
THE KNIGHT, THE KNIGHT’S QUEEN
FEDERATION CONTACTS
JOIN US TODAY
Telephone: 0800 696 377 Fax: 07 855 0330 E-mail: [email protected]
The annual membership fee of $45 Single or $55 Dual
P.O. Box: 14-027, Hamilton 3252 President: Neil Oldfield 06 327 8426
will be the smallest investment you make in racing –
Secretary: Jim Keyte 027 276 0464 Website: www.racehorseowner.co.nz
but possibly the best.
MAY 2015
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