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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Northern trainer Jason Teaz admits he’s “as nervous as hell” in the lead up to Sunday’s Phoebe Stud Harness 5000 at Ashburton. The Ohaupo-based horseman will line up Stone Cold in Race 6, the $60,000 A Team Construction Mobile Trot. The Wishing Stone four-year-old is one of just a handful of northern horses who have made the trip south. Their scheduled Wednesday flight was cancelled though all horses arrived safely 24 hours later. “I was a bit worried there for a bit,” says Teaz, “but it hasn’t impacted my horse.” Teaz bought Stone Cold at the 2022 National Yearling Sale in Christchurch for $8000. So far he’s won four races and just over $50,000 in stakes. But until now he’s never raced any further afield than Auckland. Before the big race he’s being stabled at Colin and Julie DeFilippi’s place just outside Christchurch. “He’s jumping around and can get a bit wound up,” says Teaz, “he’s a bit of a child.” But the talent is clearly there. After winning his last three starts at Alexandra Park Stone Cold is a $5.50 third favourite on Sunday behind the heavily-fancied Donna’s Boy and Bring On The Muscle. Part of Teaz’s apprehension is that Stone Cold can be a bit unpredictable and he hopes the big occasion doesn’t get to him. “I don’t think I’ll be able to watch the first 200 metres!” “Donna’s Boy certainly has gate speed so he’ll probably get a head start.” “I get nervous before any races but I’m as nervous as hell now,” he says. In saying that the gelding does have one placing from two starts behind the mobile arm. “If he’s at the top of his game they’ll know he’s in the race,” says Teaz, “I just want him to show people what we know he’s got.” “Win or lose my fella will be going out for a two-three month spell after the race so this is his Grand Final.” The 12-race Phoebe Stud Harness 5000 meeting starts at 11.55am with Stone Cold’s race at 2.10pm. Harness 5000 is only open to trotters and pacers whose sire stood for an advertised retail service fee of $5,000 or less in the breeding season of conception. There will be $60,000 finals for 3YO, 4YO and 5YO and older Fillies and Mares and Colts, Geldings and Entires for both gaits. All are limited to a field size of 14 runners and will be mobiles over 1700 metres. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Vincent “Jimbo” Bracciale Jr., a beloved jockey, trainer, horseman, mentor, and friend, died Dec. 15 at the age of 72.View the full article -
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The Canterbury Jockey Club have announced Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) winner Romanoff (NZ) (Belardo) as their representative for the $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie on Champions Day, 7 March 2026. When purchasing their slot for the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race, the Club decided to use it as an added incentive to compete in their two elite-level three-year-old features over New Zealand Cup Week – the $600,000 Group 1 Barneswood Farm 53rd New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) and $700,000 Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai 53rd New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) – with the victor of the former having the first seat at the negotiating table. As the winner of last month’s 2000 Guineas, the connections of the Pam Gerard-trained Romanoff were duly given first right of refusal, and a deal was brokered this week. “The CJC is delighted that the strategic direction the Club took when buying a slot has continued this year, with the winner of the New Zealand 2000 Guineas, Romanoff, representing the Club,” CJC Chair Diane Logie said. “On behalf of the CJC, I wish to thank the owners for reaching an agreement with us.” Romanoff is raced by a 13-strong ownership group and carries the Fletcher tartan silks of part-owner Hugh Fletcher, and he is delighted his gelding will be a part of the spectacle of New Zealand’s biggest day of racing. “The owners of Romanoff are thrilled to have secured the CJC slot for the second running of The NZB Kiwi,” Fletcher said. Bred by Marie Leicester, Romanoff was purchased by Ballymore Stables, in conjunction with bloodstock agents Paul Moroney and Catheryne Bruggeman, from New Zealand Bloodstock’s Karaka 2024 Book 2 Sale. He was secured out of Haunui Farm’s draft for $75,000. Being Karaka Millions eligible, next month’s $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) looms as an obvious target, with Romanoff likely to resume at RACE Trentham next month. “On returning from Christchurch, Romanoff had a brief break at Pam Gerard’s spelling farm and is now back in work, looking bright and stronger than ever,” Fletcher said. “Current plans are to run in the Levin Classic (Gr.2, 1400m) at Trentham and the Karaka Millions 3YO as lead-ins to The NZB Kiwi.” The 2000 Guineas is becoming a memorable race for Gerard, having quinellaed this year’s running with Romanoff and Affirmative Action (AUS) (Yes Yes Yes), and winning last year’s edition with Savaglee (NZ) (Savabeel). While Savaglee chased other targets, Gerard is excited to have her first runner in next year’s NZB Kiwi, with victory in the Guineas also making Romanoff eligible for $1 million in bonuses up for grabs in The NZB Kiwi. “It was a brilliant win in the 2000 Guineas at Riccarton and picking up the opportunity to run for an extra $1 million bonus,” Gerard said. It is also fitting for Gerard to partner with the Canterbury Jockey Club, with the Matamata-based horsewoman hailing from the region. “Being a Cantabrian myself makes the opportunity of the slot even more special,” she said. “We are really looking forward to representing the CJC and the wider Canterbury area.” View the full article -
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By Murray Fish · Posted
I don't have a clue about 'the form', will attempt a look, to see if anything 'takes my eye'. ps. it is in the same approx time frame as the Fight (not) of The Century! <- many are Hoping for a Smart Mouth getting seriously Knocked Out!
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