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curious Posted Thursday at 01:20 PM Share Posted Thursday at 01:20 PM Pivotal Ten and Samantha Wynne won the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m) at Wingatui on Boxing Day. Photo: Race Images South Pivotal Ten takes Wingatui feature Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 26 December 2024 Progressive filly Pivotal Ten completed an impressive hattrick of victories when she proved too tough on a testing Heavy 10 Wingatui surface to capture the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m). Ridden by her trainer Samantha Wynne, the daughter of Ten Sovereigns had broken her maiden status on a Slow 7 surface at the venue back in October over 1200m before repeating the dose at Timaru a month later. Given time to get over that run. Wynne presented the filly in superb condition for her biggest test to date and she didn’t disappoint after enjoying a dream run in the trail throughout the slowly run 1400m contest. Wynne angled Pivotal Ten into the clear at the 300m as she set out after Lil Zena, who had shot through along the inner to take the lead and from there the pair set down to a tooth and nail battle which went in favour of Pivotal Ten by just on three quarters of a length. Raced by Colin Wightman, who purchased her for $15,000 out of the Valachi Downs dispersal sale draft at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale in 2022, Pivotal Ten is a half-sister to the stakes placed mare Woodcote Lass and hails from an extended family that includes European Group One winner Maarek. Wightman was impressed by the varied European bloodlines that the late Kevin Hickman had brought to his Valachi Downs breeding operation and was keen to secure the filly. “Kevin had some really lovely mares from England and Ireland at Valachi and the pedigree of this filly included a high class sprinter in Maarek who won about seven or eight stakes races including a Group One,” Wightman said. “The family had plenty of speed in it and Ten Sovereigns was also a speed machine so we expected this filly might get up and run. “She is still developing and on the up and up, but she is just a super competitor who just wants to go out and win. “We have spaced her races to give her plenty of time as we think she will be a much better four-year-old but you can’t argue with what she is doing now. “This win means a lot and I’m thrilled with her as she didn’t really handle the track but it was her toughness that got her home. “She may have a break now or we will hang around for some of the upcoming stakes races for the three-year-olds down here.” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted Thursday at 04:20 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:20 PM Yeah a huge win in a Listed fillies race on a bog 10 heavy track in the middle of summer. Way to go. No doubt Wightman will be talking it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted Thursday at 05:03 PM Share Posted Thursday at 05:03 PM 42 minutes ago, Trojan said: Yeah a huge win in a Listed fillies race on a bog 10 heavy track in the middle of summer. Way to go. No doubt Wightman will be talking it up!! Never turn a win down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzenza365 Posted Thursday at 05:36 PM Share Posted Thursday at 05:36 PM A filly who has got the x factor, how good is yet to be known, but a lovely ride to secure the win and I think I read it was for 100k, so credit where it is due. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted Thursday at 11:41 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:41 PM 7 hours ago, Trojan said: Yeah a huge win in a Listed fillies race on a bog 10 heavy track in the middle of summer. Way to go. No doubt Wightman will be talking it up!! I don't see any need for that attitude. I'm sure anyone on here would be delighted to own a filly that won a listed race. The field was no worse than a lot of NI Group races, just look to the 5 horse 2yo race at Trentham a couple of weeks ago. I'm not saying it was a great field. I thought the programming was really strange, verging on incompetent, but that is another story. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted Thursday at 11:52 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:52 PM 9 minutes ago, Doomed said: I don't see any need for that attitude You obviously haven't seen the BS that Wightman has written over the years and is currently regurgitating on Facebook. He has an ego as big as Saturn and enough sanctimonious gas to fill every balloon on Earth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted yesterday at 12:01 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:01 AM 5 minutes ago, Trojan said: You obviously haven't seen the BS that Wightman has written over the years and is currently regurgitating on Facebook. He has an ego as big as Saturn and enough sanctimonious gas to fill every balloon on Earth! I am aware of that, without knowing the man at all, but it is still no reason to knock his horse. There have been some pretty dubious characters who have owned successful horses over the years. It actually looks like a nice type of horse. I bet the ORC were delighted those two quinellaed the race, it they hadn't the race was likely to be gone-burger when black type was next assessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Fish Posted yesterday at 02:37 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 02:37 AM 8 hours ago, muzenza365 said: so credit where it is due. she took my eye when she won that first race (in the photo at the top) @Wingatui and has continued to take my eye in the next two wins! More in store I recon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted yesterday at 05:22 AM Share Posted yesterday at 05:22 AM He's a polarizing character, is Colin, but has put an enormous amount of his own money up to support racing, he deserves any success he gets. Notwithstanding some of his comments, his stance on the safety of our polytracks has to be, in some shape or form, the reason for the recent survey by overseas experts. Without him stirring the pot it would be business as usual, nothing to see here. And great to see young trainer Sam Wynne doing what she is going to be very good at indeed. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragedy Beat Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 21 hours ago, Trojan said: You obviously haven't seen the BS that Wightman has written over the years and is currently regurgitating on Facebook. He has an ego as big as Saturn and enough sanctimonious gas to fill every balloon on Earth! For a moment there I thought you were talking about David Ellis. Funny how hes allowed to saturate our ears with his bullshit, but anyone south of Taupo isnt. Well done Colin and keep rocking the boat. Id love his horse to head north and donkey lick the Tangerine and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Tragedy Beat said: For a moment there I thought you were talking about David Ellis. Funny how hes allowed to saturate our ears with his bullshit, but anyone south of Taupo isnt. Well done Colin and keep rocking the boat. Id love his horse to head north and donkey lick the Tangerine and the like. When did you ever hear Ellis abuse all and sundry? Wightman tars everyone with the same brush because he hasn't the guts to directly name those he abuses nor what they have actually done that irks him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 1 minute ago, Trojan said: he hasn't the guts to directly name those he abuses nor what they have actually done that irks him. You obviously haven't read much of what he has written, or talked to him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 16 hours ago, Freda said: He's a polarizing character, is Colin, but has put an enormous amount of his own money up to support racing, he deserves any success he gets. He doesn't DESERVE success!! Success is earnt!! 16 hours ago, Freda said: Notwithstanding some of his comments, his stance on the safety of our polytracks has to be, in some shape or form, the reason for the recent survey by overseas experts You train and race on the Poly - didn't hear you and your fellow trainers screaming from the stable rooftops?! 16 hours ago, Freda said: Without him stirring the pot it would be business as usual, nothing to see here. Yeah well he tars everyone with the same brush including you. For all we know given your silence on the Poly track issues you are probably part of the OBC that he rants on about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 1 minute ago, curious said: You obviously haven't read much of what he has written, or talked to him. FFS he has been ranting online for decades! He creates conspiracies where there are none and when asked to front up and debate and issue he runs for cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 16 hours ago, Freda said: the reason for the recent survey by overseas experts. Whoopie doo! A survey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 5 minutes ago, Trojan said: FFS he has been ranting online for decades! He creates conspiracies where there are none and when asked to front up and debate and issue he runs for cover! Never known him to run for cover. Do you have an example? And if you read anything from recent months, he's certainly named plenty of names. Have another look. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragedy Beat Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago 20 minutes ago, Trojan said: When did you ever hear Ellis abuse all and sundry? Wightman tars everyone with the same brush because he hasn't the guts to directly name those he abuses nor what they have actually done that irks him. So I take it you werent at Ashburton years ago when he was infuriated at the meeting getting called off he insisted they run it 2 days later. To think he has no sway on how NZ racing is run is wrong - pure and simple. Every opportunity he can get on social media and prattle on about his "achievements" makes for cringeworthy viewing. He has a business model that works for him and him only. Thats hardly deserving of a contribution to racing award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago 42 minutes ago, curious said: Never known him to run for cover. Do you have an example? Heaps online - the moment you ask him specifically he will start abusing you calling you an OBC apologist and trougher. To people he doesn't even know!!! FFS. 43 minutes ago, curious said: And if you read anything from recent months, he's certainly named plenty of names. Have another look. Who? Plenty? Wightman isn't doing the industry any favours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago 31 minutes ago, Tragedy Beat said: So I take it you werent at Ashburton years ago when he was infuriated at the meeting getting called off he insisted they run it 2 days later. You were I take it? Or is this hearsay? I'm sure other trainers were pleased that they ran the meeting 2 days later. Hell if Wightman had said it he'd be a hero! 32 minutes ago, Tragedy Beat said: To think he has no sway on how NZ racing is run is wrong - pure and simple. Don't you think he and Te Akau has earnt that right? 33 minutes ago, Tragedy Beat said: Every opportunity he can get on social media and prattle on about his "achievements" makes for cringeworthy viewing. You'd prefer Te Akau talked about their failures? 33 minutes ago, Tragedy Beat said: He has a business model that works for him and him only. It is the same business model as all the top stables in NZ and Australia. Get with the programme! 34 minutes ago, Tragedy Beat said: Thats hardly deserving of a contribution to racing award. Then what is? You don't get awards for failing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragedy Beat Posted 14 hours ago Share Posted 14 hours ago Youre blinded by the TA propaganda front arent you? Have a "proper gander" in future pal. Tell me why is virtually every horse of their running horrid at the moment all over the country? Seems very dodge to me. Surely Dave must have the shakes not being able to boast to us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago 4 hours ago, Tragedy Beat said: Youre blinded by the TA propaganda front arent you? Have a "proper gander" in future pal. Tell me why is virtually every horse of their running horrid at the moment all over the country? Seems very dodge to me. Surely Dave must have the shakes not being able to boast to us all. Look "Pal" the fact is they arent running horrid. Get your envy glasses off and look at the facts. The big money isn't up yet and still they are leading the premiership by 30 wins and up with their average strike rate of 5.5. Feel free to keep laying them - suits me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragedy Beat Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago Course theyll be leading the premiership when you return a positive and it gets swept under the carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragedy Beat Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago If they only try for the big races then isnt that bringing the game into disrepute?? Wow. Theyre worse than I thought. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Tragedy Beat said: Course theyll be leading the premiership when you return a positive and it gets swept under the carpet. What positive? That's a big call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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