Happy Sunrise Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 See these 3 got inducted into the Addington Hall of Fame. No argument from me. Fred Fletcher has had some good horses hasn't he. (I have thought about this before but can't remember if I have asked. Why is there an Addington Hall of Fame and a NZ Hall of Fame? I think the backyard isn't big enough to have two going?) Monkey King – triple millionaire, thirteenth winner of two NZ Cups, winning thirty five races in NZ, nineteen at Addington, four in Australia. Winner of twenty group races including ten at Group One level (GN Derby, Messenger, NZ Cup/NZFFA/Easter Cup twice, Auckland Cup and Miracle Mile). Leading pacing/overall stake earner for 2009/10 season ($1,022,944), only horse to win consecutive NZ Cups/NZFFA’s, Pacer of Year, NZ Harness Horse of Year, Australasian Grand Circuit champion. Driven in majority of career by Addington Harness Hall of Famer Ricky May (24 wins) including when he established an Australian Pacers mile/Australasian Pacers race mile record of 1:50.8 at Menangle (Miracle Mile 2009). Trained by Stephen Reid (20 wins), Stephen Reid and Graeme Rogerson (2 wins) and Brendon Hill (17 wins). A NZ Trotting Hall of Fame inductee. Scotch Tar – fifth trotter to win two Dominion Hcps, winner of twenty nine races, eighteen of these at Addington (T2:04.4, T1:58.9TT, $142,405). He was leading trotting stake earner for consecutive seasons : 1979/80 ($35,715), 1980/81 ($50,040). Scotch Tar won eight group races, two at Group One being his Dominion Hcp victories. He was aged trotting entire or gelding of year twice, Trotter of Year, time trialled in T1:58.9 at Addington, owned/trained by Slim Dykman (driver for 15 wins; Robert Cameron 10 wins and Peter Wolfenden 4 wins)) and a NZ Trotting Hall Of Fame inductee. Fred Fletcher is a Canterbury harness racing identity although he was born on the West Coast. A breeder and owner, he was prominent for nearly four decades as stud manager with responsibility for the running of Roydon Lodge where his stallion charges included Thurber Frost, Scottish Hanover Armbro Hurricane, Smooth Fella, Game Pride and Sundon. As a trainer/driver Fletcher drove 169 winners commencing with Roydon Scott in 1977 and concluding with Major Decision in 2002. His training record sits just under 500 successes (490) with 229 having been with trotters. Fred Fletcher has eight Group One wins on his training record, specifically Roydon Glen (4), Sundon and three Ruby Jewels with Jinja Gal, Royal Aspirations and Sunny Ruby (fastest trotting female in Australasia with t3, T1:54.7 at time record set). His rich assortment of both pacers and trotters have won numerous age group awards and a Trotter Of Year (Sundon) and Pacer/Harness Horse Of Year winner in Roydon Glen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 no Wayne Higgs????? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said: no Wayne Higgs????? 5 more training wins than hands down on the track Edited September 1, 2019 by Rangatira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagship uberalles Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Happy Sunrise said: See these 3 got inducted into the Addington Hall of Fame. No argument from me. Fred Fletcher has had some good horses hasn't he. (I have thought about this before but can't remember if I have asked. Why is there an Addington Hall of Fame and a NZ Hall of Fame? I think the backyard isn't big enough to have two going?) Monkey King – triple millionaire, thirteenth winner of two NZ Cups, winning thirty five races in NZ, nineteen at Addington, four in Australia. Winner of twenty group races including ten at Group One level (GN Derby, Messenger, NZ Cup/NZFFA/Easter Cup twice, Auckland Cup and Miracle Mile). Leading pacing/overall stake earner for 2009/10 season ($1,022,944), only horse to win consecutive NZ Cups/NZFFA’s, Pacer of Year, NZ Harness Horse of Year, Australasian Grand Circuit champion. Driven in majority of career by Addington Harness Hall of Famer Ricky May (24 wins) including when he established an Australian Pacers mile/Australasian Pacers race mile record of 1:50.8 at Menangle (Miracle Mile 2009). Trained by Stephen Reid (20 wins), Stephen Reid and Graeme Rogerson (2 wins) and Brendon Hill (17 wins). A NZ Trotting Hall of Fame inductee. Scotch Tar – fifth trotter to win two Dominion Hcps, winner of twenty nine races, eighteen of these at Addington (T2:04.4, T1:58.9TT, $142,405). He was leading trotting stake earner for consecutive seasons : 1979/80 ($35,715), 1980/81 ($50,040). Scotch Tar won eight group races, two at Group One being his Dominion Hcp victories. He was aged trotting entire or gelding of year twice, Trotter of Year, time trialled in T1:58.9 at Addington, owned/trained by Slim Dykman (driver for 15 wins; Robert Cameron 10 wins and Peter Wolfenden 4 wins)) and a NZ Trotting Hall Of Fame inductee. Fred Fletcher is a Canterbury harness racing identity although he was born on the West Coast. A breeder and owner, he was prominent for nearly four decades as stud manager with responsibility for the running of Roydon Lodge where his stallion charges included Thurber Frost, Scottish Hanover Armbro Hurricane, Smooth Fella, Game Pride and Sundon. As a trainer/driver Fletcher drove 169 winners commencing with Roydon Scott in 1977 and concluding with Major Decision in 2002. His training record sits just under 500 successes (490) with 229 having been with trotters. Fred Fletcher has eight Group One wins on his training record, specifically Roydon Glen (4), Sundon and three Ruby Jewels with Jinja Gal, Royal Aspirations and Sunny Ruby (fastest trotting female in Australasia with t3, T1:54.7 at time record set). His rich assortment of both pacers and trotters have won numerous age group awards and a Trotter Of Year (Sundon) and Pacer/Harness Horse Of Year winner in Roydon Glen. I'm surprised scotch tar wasn't already there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 hour ago, hunterthepunter said: no Wayne Higgs????? Pretty sure he is in the NZ Hall of Fame along with his mighty warhorse White Arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) Alexy, All Nuts And Bolts, Aveross Rustler and Danke all should be considered due to the no. Of wins as well for longevity and still winning and so loosely classed! Edited September 1, 2019 by Brodie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Flagship uberalles said: I'm surprised scotch tar wasn't already there. is blossom lady already there??? what a bonny mare she was by farm timer lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said: is blossom lady already there??? what a bonny mare she was by farm timer lol yup 2016 inductee Edited September 1, 2019 by Rangatira 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 56 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said: is blossom lady already there??? what a bonny mare she was by farm timer lol lookahead and imperial time nice horses also by farm timer struggling now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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