Breeding Matters - August 2012

New Zealand Standardbred Breeders’ Association Magazine

Issue 13 - August 2012

Breeder profile - Trevor Casey Golden Girls Series wrap up Trotting in Sweden 2011/12 Group Race Results

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CONTENTS FEATURES

REGULARS Page 4 Chairman’s Corner Page 6

Page 44

The Breeders’ Golden Girls Series

NZ Group Race Winners

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Breeder Profile: Trevor Casey

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On the Cover Karen & Ken Breckon at the ICE Bloodstock Harness Awards

CHAIRMANS CORNER A n o t h e r breeding season is upon us and breeders have important decisions to make. How many mares do I bred?

Which stallions do I go to?

The NZSBA produced Register of Standardbred Stallions will be in your mail box toward the end of the month. Forty three pacing stallions and 24 trotting stallions are offered by their owners for your consideration. Once again I’d like to thank the studs for their support.

This edition of Breeding Matters highlights the inaugural Golden Girls Series and the successes of Karen and Ken Breckon.

I would like to thank HRNZ for their positive response to an NZSBA request for $132,000 to fund this series for the next two years.

Owners and breeders wanted more opportunities for mares to race and these have been provided. The series will continue next year. There should be no excuses for fields of less than ten starters or heats being cancelled, especially when these races are targeted at the lower class of mare.

NZSBA is working to meet thge needs of breeders and owners. We need you to get your trainers organised to support these series. The next opportunities are the Dunstan Feeds Mares Series at Alexandra Park in late August through October; the Southern belle Series in Southland over the Summer and the Christian Cullen Canterbury Mares Speed Series in December to February. All these races are for great stakes and at venues where black type times can be achieved.

On behalf of NZSBA I’d like to extend our congratulations to Karen and Ken Breckon, and the boys, not just for being awarded breeder and owners of the year but also for how they have represented themselves and harness racing. While they have had their fair share of success this year they definitely know how to win with grace and lose with dignity. We are privileged to have them and their large support team at Breckon Farm in our industry. As ambassadors for New Zealand and harness racing we wish them well where ever their travels may take them and I Can Doosit in 2012 and next year.

When NZBSA does a survey of breeders one topic that always comes to the top are the costs of breeding other and above the stallion fee. One of the major ‘extra’ costs which people complain about is for the veterinarian’s fees and charges. Perhaps it

is time we placed a greater value on the services that the vets provide to harness racing and standardbred breeding. One thing I have noticed over the last decade is that here in Canterbury we seem to have fewer vets willing to take on the large animal practice, which is a concern.

Our industry and sport is dependent on having young men and women willing to take on the big financial commitment to train as a vet, then find a spot in a practice and then be prepared to work with horses.

In my personal experience the service we receive from our vets and their staff is generally excellent. We can make a call during the weekend or a night for a racehorse, mare or foal that is in trouble and our vets attend. If needed they then mobilise the resources of their clinics and the support staff for blood tests, scans, x-rays and in extreme cases operations.

Sometimes around the clock care is needed and provided. Day and night they are available to support the standardbred racing and breeding industry.

The latest survey of vets in NZ (2011) tells us that of the 2062 (full time equivalent vets) 153 of them list their prime work type as equine, i.e. just seven percent of the total. Of this number 62 (42 percent) of the vets are female, a percentage that is slowly increasing. With around 100

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Peter Smith (North Island) P: 09 837 6882 E: pws@smithpartners.co.nz HRNZ Rep: Colin Hair NZEHA - Dennis Scott NZERF - Bruce Graham

NATIONAL OFFICE Executive Manager: Kiely Buttell Physical Address: 135 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, 8024 Postal address: PO Box 8270, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8440 Telephone: 03 339 4168 Email: kiely.buttell@vodafone.co.nz

www.harnessracing.co.nz

graduates a year working across all work types New Zealand retains between 60 percent to 65 percent of these young people in the profession.

representing horse governing bodies, service groups and vets has been working on a re-write of the Animal Welfare Act and a code for the welfare of horses.

On these average we can expect only four graduates from each year to be working with horses as their main career interest five to ten years after graduation. It does not take me to point out that these professionals are then spread across all equines of which standardbreds are less than 25 percent.

It has also been advocating strongly for the industry on principles for fair decision-making rights and the sharing of costs in the event of a major bio-security incident. As a result of the association’s efforts government has agreed to fund 50 percent of future costs well up from its original offer of just above 20 percent.

Having enough vets for the equine industry is not something we should not take for granted. Small animal care seems to this layperson a much more comfortable and safe career, especially when the customers coming to the vet!

EHA is also working from the industry’s perspective on guidelines for the transport of horses (particularly by air) and protocols/guidelines for outbreaks of strangles and equine herpes virus (EHV).

Last year the outbreak of the latter at Nevele R Stud was very well handled and this could be used as a template for an industry code of conduct.

Perhaps NZSBA on behalf of owners and breeders should be doing something to support our younger vets with an interest in equines and particularly standardbred breeding. Ideas please?

Our vets also represent us in a number of critical roles. Dennis Scott represents NZSBA and breeders on the NZ Equine Health Association. This little known and under appreciated industry body

While on the topic of EHV all breeders should be following their vet’s recommendations for vaccination of their mares for EHV. Once again this important work is supported largely by equine vets on a voluntary basis. We thank them and their employers for the time given to this important work.

Bruce Graham has been our longstanding member on the New Zealand Equine Research Foundation. NZERF funds research (about ten projects underway), scholarships (veterinary, stud work and farrier) and publications. Currently chaired

by Dr Margaret Evans (a Canterbury Breeders member with her husband Bruce Taylor) the Foundation’s members include HRNZ, NZTR, NZRB, NZ Thoroughbred Breeders and NZSBA. A major activity is organising the annual series of Bayer Lectures held in the winter months. Up-coming publications include ones on nutrition, pasture management and another on foal management and diseases. NZSBA distributes these to all breeders and trainers in New Zealand.

NZSBA pays $1.00 per foal bred to the Foundation. Once again I thank Bruce and Margaret for their work on NZERF. If you have equine health, bio-security or research topics you would like us to follow-up on please let Kiely know. Any ideas for supporting young veterinarians please speak up.

John Mooney Chairman

FROM KIELY’S DESK Welcome to Issue 13 of Breeding Matters, the NZSBA publication which is now into its fourth season.

If you are wondering what happened to Issue 12, one magazine per year is sent to our members only, if you enjoy the read – please consider joining the association.

For our non member readers, you will find a flyer inserted with this magazine.

We want all breeders to connect with the NZSBA. The more members we have, the greater the voice. We have built strong relationships over the years with HRNZ, Kindred Bodies, NZ Racing Board, Minister For Racing and Clubs – we have people in the right places to get your views heard.

To our members: THANK YOU! Your support of the NZSBA allows us to show

we have the backing of breeding industry participants and more importantly to express your views. We always welcome and appreciate your feedback. If there is a specific membership benefit you would like us to look at, just call or email me.

Thank you to our sponsors and advertisers, without whom this magazine would not exist. Please do take every opportunity to support our sponsors. They do have choices as to which organisations and businesses they spend their marketing budgets on and we are proud that the NZSBA can attract and retain sponsors of their calibre.

The lease-a-broodmare scheme is now in full swing. If you have a broodmare which is going to be empty this year and you would like someone to breed from her,

please contact me and we can list her on our website.

Our monthly page ‘hits’ are over 500. To promote the broodmare list, we email every breeder in NZ who has a valid email address – the last email campaign was read by 600 breeders. So we are reaching people.

Along with Lease-A-Broodmare we also have the foal alert scheme that is available once again to all breeders. If you are in the unfortunate situation of needing of a foster mare for, call me on 021 274 4770 and I will send out a nationwide alert, please also contact me if you have a foster mare available.

Good luck for the new season and happy reading!

The Breeders’

“Golden Girls” Series

The finals of the NZSBA/HRNZ Golden Girls Series have now been run for the season. HRNZ’s Handicapper Darrin Williams and NZSBA’s John Mooney who wrote to HRNZ seeking support for the new series are pleased with the uptake of this new series.

and older mares had access to $195,000 in extra stakes and 24 extra races this season. It was pleasing to see a track record being run at Nelson by Miss Moonlite who recorded a mile rate of 1.54.7, proving this venue is excellent for mile racing.

There is some disappointment with three heats not run due to insufficient nominations and the field sizes in the pacing finals. Darrin said:

NZSBA spoke to Southland member Stephen Baucke who bred, owns and trains Citylight:

“

this is something to discuss with owners and trainers as the horse population was there to support the races.

”

“The Golden Girls is a very good series and I look forward to it continuing next season, it was a great opportunity to get black type for the older mares. Citylight produced a 1.57.2 mile rate when winning the Otago/Southland final at Forbury Park.”

“A seven mare final field of maiden and one win horses for a good stake of $10,000 is a little hard to explain?” Stephen also will receive a $250 breeders’ bonus as the first NZSBA-member home Over the last few years NZSBA and in the final. Other winners of the breeders’ HRNZ have circulated surveys to better bonus are: Raymond and Denise Knight, understand what owners, breeders, and Invercargill breeders of Aquinaah who ran trainers want from the industry. John second in the 2-4 win Otago/Southland Mooney said:

Final; Rob Carr & Don Kirkbride North Island breeders of Miss Moonlite, winner of the 2-4 win Greater Canterbury Final; Hot Shoe Shuffle Breeding Syndicate (Sandy Yarndley) breeders of Hotinthecitytonite 0-1 win Cambridge-Te Awamutu Final; Maria Perriton breeder of Zara P who ran third in the 0-1 win Greater Canterbury Final and Robert and Maxine Garters breeders of Our Big Mac who ran second in the 0-1 Trot.

The member bonuses are another great reason to be a member of the NZSBA! The most prolific winners in the series were Citylight and Miss Moonlight. Between them they won an extra $31,680 for their owners, plus gained the ever important black type for their mile rates.

The tables below and on page 8 list all of the finalists, money earned during the series and best mile rate.

“ NZSBA in seeking support for this series from HRNZ was responding to requests from breeders for increased racing opportunities for fillies and mares.

”

“Next season I want to see every heat go ahead and for the fields across the series to average 11 starters. These are good stakes for these lower class horses.”

”

It was pleasing to see the trotters series in Canterbury well supported with an excellent win in the Final from the Nathan Williamson trained Sunrise Delight owned by Neville Cleaver with Kevin Strong.” John added.

Through this initiative by NZSBA, 4YO

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Stephen Baucke pictured above

Still setting the standards that others aspire to…

CHRISTIAN CULLEN On Number of $100,000 + winners

CHRISTIAN CULLEN is the LEADING SIRE at the

Harness Jewels with 8 winners OFFICE Sacha Crawford Phone: 03 312-6338 Email: waieyre@xtra.co.nz Fax: (semen orders) 03 312-6337

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Millionaires

2

$750,000 +

2

$500,000 +

5

$400,000 +

7

$300,000 +

12

$200,000 +

35

$100,000 +

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SALES John Robinson Phone: 021 865-745 Email: johnnyriver.robinson@gmail.com Phone: 0800 312-6338

SERVICE FEE: $12,000 + GST (POLF: $13,500 + GST)

leads the way…

Over 50% of his progeny are winners They’ve already won more than $35 million Over 115 individual winners in New Zealand last season

… and on it goes.

FARM MANAGER Darryl Brown Phone: 0274 732-250 Email: waieyre.farm@xtra.co.nz

(breeding incentives available)

www.waieyrefarm.co.nz

“Golden Girls” 0 – 1 Win Otago/Southland Final – Forbury Park Place

1

Finalist

Citylight

Breeding

Christian Cullen/Operative Asset

$ earned $ during lifetime series earnings

Best mile rate of series (winners only)

Best mile rate lifetime

$15,895

$23,839

1.57.2

1.56.5

2

Telescope

Artiscape/Bret’s Falcon

$6,868

$12,022

1.59.8

1.59.8

3

Cullen’s Mercy

Christian Cullen/Show No Mercy

$6,698

$10,815

1.58.4

1.58.4

4

Bub’s Hanover

Julius Caesar/Wendy’s Holme

$1,675

$11,810

-

2.03

5

Juniper Bromac

Live Or Die/Jasmine Bromac

$1,378

$11,894

-

1.55.8

6

Eves Apple

Red River Hanover/Adam’s Dream

$300

$13,966

-

2.03.8

7

Miss Milwaukee

Dream Away/Somekindaloven

$1,025

$7,231

-

2.02

8

Liza With A Z

Elsu/Minnelli

$2,032

$5,256

-

2.03.8

9

Lady Elite

Live Or Die/She’s Elite

$690

$5,580

-

2.02.2

10

Hint Of Scandal

Falcon Seelster/Susan Who

$225

$5,153

-

2.19.6

2 – 4 Win Otago/Southland Final – Forbury Park Place

Finalist

Breeding

$ earned $ during lifetime series earnings

Best mile rate of series (winners only)

Best mile rate lifetime 1.58.7

1

Kai Bree She

Washington VC/Future Dream

$6,835

$50,455

1.59.4

2

Aquinaah

Tinted Cloud/Sweet Petite

$3,076

$18,999

-

1.59

3

Graceandtemika

Courage Under Fire/Detach

$1,350

$18,168

-

2.04.4

4

Lilytomella

Bettor's Delight/Maida Deposit

$585

$15,031

-

2.03.3

5

Arancia

Washington VC/Not Tonight

$795

$20,533

-

6

Tact Hayleys Delight

Bettor’s Delight/Tact Hayley Jane

$4,700

$15,764

1.55.0

1.55

$ earned $ during lifetime series earnings

Best mile rate of series (winners only)

Best mile rate lifetime

1.59.4

2 – 4 Win Greater Canterbury Final – Rangiora HRC Place

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Finalist

Breeding

1

Miss Moonlite

Christian Cullen/Dancingonmoonlight

$15,785

$81,899

1.54.7

1.54.7

2

Eaglehurst

The Big Dog/Amber Loafer

$2,355

$21,816

-

2.06.1

3

Bella Arden

Elsu/Winter Rose

$890

$36,062

-

1.58.8

4

Ataahua Tiki

Elsu/Rangatira

$995

$16,423

-

2.03.3

5

Sue Dinka

Elsu/Liminka

$345

$23,269

-

2.01.2

6

Nancy Miles

Julius Caesar/Shamrock Bay

$1472

$37,099

-

2.03.2

7

Scary Dreams

Western Terror/Dreams For Sale

$150

$13,713

-

2.00.1

8

Anita Patron

Badlands Hanover/Anna Patron

$2,022

$15,258

-

2.00.9

9

Tyler Franco

McArdle/ Temple Franco

$5,865

$32,361

1.57.7

1.57.7

10

Jass

Village Jasper/ Wind Chime

$760

$30,670

-

1.58.1

Breeding Matters August

Christian Cullen’s heir apparent

GOTTA GO CULLEN

$1,143,130

Christian Cullen – Sparkling Burgundy – Butler BG

TWO-YEAR-OLD of the YEAR 11 starts – 9 wins, a 2nd and a 3rd

FOUR-YEAR-OLD of the YEAR 10 starts – 5 wins, 3 places

RACE CAREER Winner of 24 races, including 11 Group races

Looking for early 2YO speed for the Young Guns Series?

Then look no further than 2YO of the Year GOTTA GO CULLEN (9 x 2YO wins) GOTTA GO CULLEN RETIRED SOUND

LOT 15 Christchurch Yearling Sales

His 11 Group wins included: Cardigan Bay Stakes Welcome Stakes NSW Derby Messenger Sires Stakes Final $100,000 2YO Champs Noel Taylor Mile Auckland Cup

A stunning individual in every way.

4 of NZ’s top buyers bidding, eventually sold for $100,000.

2nd in such prestigious races as: Victoria Cup (08) Noel Taylor Mile CC NZ Derby Harness Jewels

GOTTA GO CULLEN

$4,000 + gst Breeding incentives avail.

When Pedigree and Race Performance count.

OFFICE Sacha Crawford Phone: 03 312-6338 Email: waieyre@xtra.co.nz Fax: (semen orders) 03 312-6337

SALES John Robinson Phone: 021 865-745 Email: johnnyriver.robinson@gmail.com Phone: 0800 312-6338

FARM MANAGER Darryl Brown Phone: 0274 732-250 Email: waieyre.farm@xtra.co.nz

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“Golden Girls” 0 - 1 Win Cambridge-Te Awamutu Final – Cambridge Raceway Place

Finalist

Breeding

$ earned $ during lifetime series earnings

Best mile rate of series (winners only)

Best mile rate lifetime

1

Hotinthecitytonite

Christian Cullen/Hot Shoe Shuffle

$8,225

$15,508

1.58.8

1.58.8

2

Eagletons Girl

Mach Three/Star Sahara

$2,195

$14,845

-

2.02.7

3

Maravu Haley

Falcon Seelster/Hayley Franco

$5,720

$15,796

1.59.2

1.59.2

1.58.8

1.57 (TT)

4

Busy Being Fabulous McArdle/Eagles In My Pocket

$5,025

$15,280

5

River Liffey

Live Or Die/Isle Of Inishfree

$825

$5,703

-

2.04.8

6

Lite G N T

Live Or Die/Gold N Lite

$1500

$1,846

-

-

$ earned $ during lifetime series earnings

Best mile rate of series (winners only)

Best mile rate lifetime 2.00.5

0 - 1 Win Greater Canterbury Final – Addington Raceway Place

Finalist

Breeding

1

Lies A Lot

Live Or Die/Dare To Dream

$6,750

$12,241

2.00.5

2

Oursjean

Live Or Die/Young Ros

$3,030

$10,932

-

2.10

3

Zara P

Elsu/Legendary Value

$1,573

$6,661

-

2.03.9

4

Juniper Bromac

Live Or Die/Jasmine Bromac

$3,304

$11,894

-

1.55.8

5

Highly Delighted

Bettor's Delight/Mona's Pride

$246

$10,089

-

2.03

6

Flip N Orse M

Tinted Cloud/Orse M Nugget

$150

$8,840

-

2.01.7

7

Zoerotten

Roymark/Heyocornertyler

$225

$2,393

-

-

$ earned $ during lifetime series earnings

Best mile rate of series (winners only)

Best mile rate lifetime

2.02.1

2.02.1

0 -1 Win Greater Canterbury TROT Final – Addington Raceway Place

Finalist

Breeding

1

Sunrise Delight

Sundon/Little Miss Watch

$12,345

$17,590

2

Dutchess

Monarchy/Sunvette

$1,890

$7,266

-

2.09.6

3

The Doctor

Dr Ronerail/Belle’s Echo

$3,170

$13,391

-

2.09.8

4

Midnight Music

Julius Caesar/Happy Music

$1,060

$2,113

-

2.03.6

5

Sunnyandcher

Sundon/Cherourwishes

$4,805

$8,321

2.03.1

2.03.1

6

Shutterup

S J’s Photo/Lockerup

$885

$1,333

-

7

Armbro Starlet

Armbro Invasion/Another Starlet

$4,955

$11,915

2.04.2

8

Bet’s Best

Sundon/Tamisana

$1,275

$1,350

-

-

9

Brite N Sunnee

Sundon/Brite Evander

$300

$449

-

-

10

Jess Jaccka

Continentalman/ Janine Jaccka

$4,880

$12,825

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Pricilla P

Pegasus Spur/Makati Pixie

$420

$777`

2.03.6 -

2.04.2

2.03.6 -

Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to all connections who supported this series.

The Golden Girls series will be repeated this season in autumn and winter. Breeders and owners tell your trainer that you will be aiming for the series. Who knows we may be able to increase the stakes further with additional sponsorship.

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For a full list of heat and final winners please visit www.harnessracing.co.nz.

Record Breaking 1:56 2YO

OHOKA ARIZONA

1:56.2 $274,498

2YO PACER of the YEAR ONLY HORSE in NZ to ever START FAVOURITE over Auckland Reactor A race in which Ohoka Arizona raced below his best and was later found to have fractured his off front pastern

BEAUTIFULLY BRED GROUP 1 WINNING SON of the mighty CHRISTIAN CULLEN

Christian Cullen – Millwood Krystal – Falcon Seelster

Record Breaking 2YO Champion

ALREADY SERVED 130 MARES 1st season over 87% Live Foal Rate

8 starts – 5 wins, 2 seconds $235,764 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st

SAPLING STAKES KINDERGARTEN STAKES WELCOME STAKES SIRES STAKES HEAT SIRES STAKES FINAL $200,000 HARNESS JEWELS

Group Group Group

1:56.2 1:56.7 1:58.3

Group 1:58.1 now a Group Race

Dave McCarthy …

“1st 2YO in 46 years to equal the Mighty LORDSHIP in winning the Sapling, Kindergarten & Welcome Stakes” Mick Guerin on OHOKA ARIZONA’s Harness Jewels win …

“The best winning pacing performance on the day”

Foals are EXTREMELY WELL PUT TOGETHER, IMPRESSIVE individuals

Sire Line

by CHRISTIAN CULLEN “need we say more”

Maternal Line 1st Dam, dam of three 2YO winners.

From the Famed LANCIA FAMILY LATE BID LOTSNLOTS OK ROCK LITIGATE

33 Wins $500,000+ p2,1:57.8 3YO Filly of the Year 23 wins, 1:55.4

OHOKA ARIZONA OFFICE Sacha Crawford Phone: 03 312-6338 Email: waieyre@xtra.co.nz Fax: (semen orders) 03 312-6337

SALES John Robinson Phone: 021 865-745 Email: johnnyriver.robinson@gmail.com Phone: 0800 312-6338

$2,500 + gst Breeding incentives avail.

FARM MANAGER Darryl Brown Phone: 0274 732-250 Email: waieyre.farm@xtra.co.nz

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Multiple Gp Winner Multiple Gp Winner Multiple Gp Winner Multiple Gp Winner

BREEDER PROFILE Trevor Casey

By Don Wright Casey said it was a genuinely exciting time for breeding with transported and frozen semen concepts opening many doors.

also service Pocaro and Rae Galleon.

Niamey is likely to be serviced by Angus Hall and Una Bromac by Muscles Yankee.

“You can just about get any sire in the world’s semen if you want it,’’ he said.

“I will probably use Bettor’s Delight for my pacing mare She’s A Christian,’’ he said.

“The industry, in that respect, has certainly made great progress.’’

Christchurch businessman Trevor Casey is a positive harness racing enthusiast who has recently bought a 10-acre property in Springs Road, Prebbleton, to accommodate his nine broodmares.

“I am going into breeding some yearlings for the sales,’’ he enthused.

“I think the future is positive for harness racing as it is in good heart and I applaud go ahead administrators and promoters who are prepared to try things in attempts to overcome the on-going recession. There are many good innovations, especially for trotters.’’

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Casey, proprietor of the Riccarton Church Corner Lone Star franchise, is a former President of the Caduceus Club of Canterbury who has successfully raced pacers and trotters with Bruce Negus, Mark Purdon and Grant Payne, also Colin De Filippi and Anthony Butt.

His main broodmares are Belle Galleon, Niamey, Una Bromac, A Touch of Sun, Rae Gallard, Pocaro and pacing matron Shes A Christian.

His swing to trotting rests happily with him as he invariably finds “it a challenge’’ with good trainers.

Belle Galleon will be served by Love You in the new season. The fashionable French-bred sire will

Revenue is under consideration for A Touch of Sun.

Casey, born in Fiji, has been brought up mainly in Christchurch and Kumeu.

I first got interested in harness horses when only 12 while living in Kumeu which is a great trotting area. I got to be associated with George and Jim Cole there.’’

Casey had moved there from Christchurch where he returned to live and set up in business.

He bought 50 percent of Inter Island Horse Transport from Neil Pilcher in 1994 and sold out to him seven years ago.

“I have also visited Southland many times over the years in the float business and I have many good friends and associates down there in another great harness racing centre.’’

He said the business future for his Lone Star restaurant and entertainment looked good as it was progressing pleasingly in a strategically suitable location.

Casey rated outstanding trotter

He’s not the top sire, but ... consider the facts: NZ’S LEADING MONEY-WINNING SIRES, ALL AGE BEE TEES 3YO Filly

(as at June 9th - excluding sires no longer available)

Bettor’s Delight

$11,000

60%

Christian Cullen

$13,500

49%

Mach Three

$ 9,500

42%

Live Or Die

$ 4,000

42%

Courage Under Fire

$ 5,000

45%

Falcon Seelster

$ 5,000

50%

McArdle

$ 5,000

50%

Elsu

$ 4,000

38%

American Ideal

$ 6,000

68%

Art Major

$12,500

44%

Grinfromeartoear

$ 5,000

40%

Real Desire

$ 5,500

54%

Washington VC

$ 3,000

26%

Badlands Hanover

$ 3,500

39% $ 2,000

40% MIGHTY PERUVIAN

PERUVIAN HANOVER

SHACKLOCK 3YO Colt 3 starts, 1 win, sold overseas

Last season’s This season’s Last season’s S/Fee S/Fee Winners to Starters %

3YO G, 3 starts, 1 win

lower down on the list, is the balance of other sires still available

How many winners did Peruvian Hanover have in NZ this past season? (answer see below) In CANADA …

4YO G, winner of last 2 starts

Peruvian Hanover has had 93 Starters for 62 Winners Fastest: 1:51.2; 5 in 1:53 or faster; 9 in 1:55 and faster Top Stake Earner: $258,152 $50,000+ winners: 7; $40,000+ winners: 14

LOOSE CANNON

In AUSTRALIA… Peruvian Hanover has had 10 winners from just a handful of foals, the best performer being the NZ-bred Fifteen Four 1:54.8, 11 wins, $69,798

In NEW ZEALAND… Peruvian Hanover had 12 winners this past season, which is above many higher-priced sires.

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Pocaro and fine trotting mare Africa as two of his best horses while King Sands (possibly his favourite), talented young trotter Escapee, Stent and Caps Off, winner of the NZ Oaks, were others he had gained much success with.

He was holding out hopes for Son of Anarchy, a three year old brother to Pocaro with Colin De Filippi which was showing promise.

His two year old Majestic Son gelding was in work with Mark Purdon and had shown enough initially to suggest she could race as a juvenile in the new season.

He was also expecting good things from a juvenile trotting filly by Majestic Son from Dutch Annie, a daughter of Miss Whiplash.

Casey owns most of his horses outright but only 50 percent of Belle Galleon and Rae Galleon.

Potentially Pocaro might have been his best horse but she was retired with recurring soreness. Escapee was spelling with De Filippi and Stent had done a good job to date, he said.

“I am looking forward to racing a $30,000 yearling filly I bought at the Sales. She is a half sister to Earl of Mot which has done a good job in Australia after doing well in New Zealand.’’ The well bred youngster has been entrusted to former Invercargill man Gavin Smith.

Buying his Prebbleton property was viewed by his friends and associates as a “vote of confidence’’ in the industry that had only treaded

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water since the earthquakes and on-going recession, he said.

“I don’t think the earthquakes have impacted too badly on the industry, especially if people tried to be positive and progressive.’’

Casey has been there and done that in harness racing but still harboured a desire to have a horse good enough to start in the New Zealand Cup. “I have a share in Mah Sish which was developed by Dean Taylor and is now with Anthony Butt. He was fourth in the last Auckland Cup. That was encouraging and he is back in solid work with Anthony. He is by a top sire in Mach Three and has won nine races, three for us.’’

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His full brother Muscle Massive won the 2010 Hambletonian, and Muscle Mass is a half brother to Thatsnotmyname the 2010 Merrie Annabelle Champion.

Pedigree, performance and only $5000 + GST. (Multiple mare discounts apply) • Undefeated 2-year-old World Champion and winner of all seven freshman starts.

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• Half brother to THATSNOTMYNAME, a $250,000 yearling and the 2010 Merrie Annabelle Champion.

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Three year old breeders crown champion and world champion

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At 2 set a world record on a five-eighths mile track in winning the Matron

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OPINION PIECE

The sire sons of Life Sign

By Bee Pears Why are some sires successful and some are not?

The question becomes even more interesting when there are strong common genetic threads but very different outcomes – i.e. when good racehorses with similar breeding (the same dam or the same sire or even both) stand at stud, for very different outcomes. It’s about as close to the concept of a ‘control group’ that we have in our effort to research siring success factors.

In past articles, Ray Chaplin from Australia’s equineexcellence.biz and I have looked at the siring sons of the great mare Rich N Elegant and also examined the career of Life Sign at stud in America and in Australasia in three very different genetic pools.

In this article we take two different approaches to assessing the sons of Life Sign at stud (Island Fantasy, I Am A Fool, Day In A Life and Peruvian Hanover) – and why they have failed to be commercially successful sires, and yet Real Desire stands out as a “real de Sire” with a hope of carrying on the Life Sign lineage in both hemispheres.

Please note: I am aware Peruvian Hanover is being given another chance to fill a niche in the market and I understand there are favourable reports from breeders who are interested in breeding mares to him.

The first part of this article is an edited version of a report from

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equineexcellence.biz. The FREE full report with more detailed statistical analysis is available by emailing contact@equineexcellence.biz What made Real Desire different from the others? Ray’s analysis concludes that, when compared to Life Sign’s other main siring sons, Real Desire always had the edge – not just as a racehorse, but also in his genetic foundation to be a champion sire.

PART 1 - THE POWER OF GENETIC EXCELLENCE

By Ray Chaplin

Like all breeding conundrums there is no singular specific reason because of the variety of genetic (genotype and phenotype) factors that contribute in different breeding environments to the siring success of any stallion.

So to provide breeders with some insights www.equineexcellence. biz aggregated key performance measures of these Life Sign sire sons and compared them to other leading stallions in order to establish a criteria which could be valuable to breeders in selecting the right stallions for their mares.

Racing performance The performance records summarised here indicate the need for all breeders to look behind the headline “total earnings” which feature prominently

in most stallion advertising and to also consider the stallion’s ability to beat all comers on the USA grand circuit.

LIFE SIGN (1990) Abercrombie – Three Diamonds (Albatross) $US 1,912,454; Average earnings per start of $US 54,642.

Stood in US & CAN. 14 crops/ 490 foals.

REAL DESIRE (1998) Life Sign – Deadly Desire (Troublemaker) $US 3,159,814; Average earnings per start of $US 78,995 Stood in US. 9 crops/713 foals.

I AM A FOOL (2001) ) Life Sign – I’m No Fool (Tyler B) US 1,168,312; Average earnings per start of $US 64,906 (Note of 18 starts only 3 were at 3yo for $US 9,250) Stood in US & CAN. 7 crops/458 foals ISLAND FANTASY (1996) Life Sign – Three Mile Island (No Nukes) $US 1,371,525; Average earnings per start of $US 37,068 Stood US & CAN. 12 crops/496 foals.

PERUVIAN HANOVER (1998) Life Sign – Plum Peachy (Ideal Society) $US 1,852,434; Average earnings per start of $US 21,118.

Stood CAN. 4 crops/169 foals.

DAY IN A LIFE (1995) Life Sign – Riva Hanover (Tyler B) $US 1,863,602; Average earnings per start of $US 17,581. Stood US. 1 crop/5 foals.

Both these performance measures help differentiate potentially champion sires from the rest as they indicate superior genetic strengths which have been expressed at conception and materialized on the race track.

The flow on factors affecting their siring career then include critical issues for stallion success such as the stud farms at which they stood, competing first season stallions, the health of the industry in the states in which they stood, eligibility of their foals for the state based lucrative stakes programmes and most importantly the excellence affinity of the gene pool and the number of these mares available to them.

At this initial level it is easy to see why both Life Sign and his son Real Desire had all the right credentials to be successful sires.

I Am A Fool with his career basically restricted to 2yo racing and hence not proven at 3yo and older would have been questionable to breeders in respect of his ability to be a successful sire, whilst Day In A Life, Peruvian Hanover and Island Fantasy although millionaires did not have the overall elite level of racing

credentials that would provide high levels of confidence that they would become champion sires.

Hence they would have been restricted in their ability to attract reasonable numbers of genetically matched EEA™ “Champion Prospect Broodmares©”, the key to the success of all Champion sires.

Maternal genetic strength But there is more to it than this racing performance assessment and it again relates to the genetic excellence strengths and their sources inherited by each of the sires from their maternal line.

After comparing the dam and grandam racing and production records for each of these sires (see the full report) it is clear that Real Desire stands out in the strength of his maternal line: Dam - Deadly Desire (un-raced) produced 7 winners from 7 foals five of which were bred from lesser sires (Rustler Hanover

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Deadly Desire’s dam Mystical Mood is from Whispering Sands a recognised foundation mare from the famed Golden Miss tribe whose two daughters Shifting Scene and Whispering Sands figure prominently in the pedigrees of such proven sires as Grinfromeartoear and Safely Kept.

Champion benchmarking Finally, in order to gain some indications of whether these five Life Sign stallions ever had the potential to measure up as champion sires equineexcellence. biz benchmarked their racetrack and maternal line strengths against the five most successful USA sires in the sports history: Abercrombie, Albatross, Artsplace, Camluck, Western Hanover.

Sons of Life Sign continued...

Table 1: The Life Sign stallions and their Australasian stud records (as at May 2012) The resulting table is colour coded into Gold, Silver and Bronze on an EEA Champion Sire Genetic Excellence Indicators Grid which also includes Life Sign and his five sire sons. The more gold appears in the grid the more the likelihood of the sire being or becoming a Champion sire whilst the more white that appears the more likely that the sire will not become a Champion sire.

The 4 categories the horses are rated on are: - Racetrack ($ per start/Major race wins - Dam Racetrack $US 500K+ won

(in today’s dollars) - Dam’s maternal line (2nd

gen.) $500K+ performers (in

today’s dollars) - USA/Canada stud record At September 2011 all the Champion sires have 3 gold, as does Life Sign. Real Desire has 1 gold plus 2 silver. Island Fantasy rates 1 silver, 2 bronze, I Am A Fool has 1 bronze and 3 copper, and Day In A Life and Peruvian Hanover were all white.

This results in the same general ranking for these sires as was evident in the USA/ Canada statistics.

Conclusion This research methodology may serve breeders as one useful measurement criteria in attempting to predict the approximate degree to which any new sire will succeed in the breeding barn be they sons of Life Sign or not.

Again, for the FREE report with complete tables and statistics, please email contact@equineexcellence.biz

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Stallion Real Desire Island Fantasy Day In A Life Peruvian Hanover I Am A Fool

Foal numbers and oldest 236 oldest 3yo (1x4yo) 273 oldest 10yo 162 oldest 8yo 209 oldest 5yo 51 oldest 6yo

Ave earnings Winners per starter

WTF %

Highest earner $

$10, 612

49

21%

$168,337

$19,430

91

33%

$173,080

$10,218

46

28%

$46,226

$6,901

26

12%

$27,774

$13,948

12

23%

$55,000

Notes to table Average earnings per starter equalised to Australian dollars. Statistics as at May 2012 and subject to change. Real Desire’s progeny currently 3yo and foal numbers exclude yearlings and weanlings; Island Fantasy has the highest number of foals and the oldest of racing age; Day In A Life’s foal numbers exclude yearlings; Peruvian Hanover’s foal numbers exclude yearlings. Source HRA & HRNZ

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Part 2 - LIFE IN NEW ZEALAND

SIGN’S

SIRE

SONS

By Bee Pears

Real Desire is a typical Life Sign sire son, in that he is more likely to leave foals that will take time to mature. Where he differs from the other Life Sign sire sons, is that he can provide a dollop of genuine early ability and speed.

Some Real Desires are medium sized and with a body type that will help make a more natural 2yo, but many of them are quite lanky and leggy (not an untypical Life Sign attribute). However what they may lack in early strength and maturity, they seem to make up for by being good gaited and with a long reaching stride.

It is interesting to note that of Real Desire’s 54 winners to date (as at mid July 2012) a third of them are from In The Pocket or Holmes Hanover mares, with all that close up Tar Heel blood. Tar Heel is regarded as often providing a “kick” to horses.

In The Pocket may well be adding his ‘early type’ conformation and Holmes Hanover his strength, and of course the Christian Cullen mares going to Real Desire might add both. Real Desire will find a genetic pool here that suits him and underscores his own ability to leave competitive attitude and speed.

In America he also tends to click with mares with plenty of Meadow Skipper in their breeding (as he has himself ) and many New Zealand mares can also offer that.

Real Desire at stud

The trainers I spoke to noted their attitude - unlike the impression gained from the progeny of other sons of Life Sign (which Mark Smolenski describes as “laid back types, loafers who wanted to go to sleep rather than compete”), many of the Real Desires seem to have an ability to run and a desire to run fast. It can be exciting stuff watching them balance up after the home bend and then unleash their speed down the outside of the field. It looks a bit raw but hints of something special.

Weak genes or weak types?

statistics for Island Fantasy, Day In A Life and I Am A Fool are not as bad as the ratings make them appear.

The equineexcellence benchmarking of Life Sign and his sire sons to some of the top 5 sires in recent history shows just The equineexcellence “champion sire” One of the greatest racehorses of the modern era. how well positioned Real Desire is,• but it standard doesn’t give enough credit to is a very high benchmark.

• Already the sire of 16 in 1:50, 161 in 1:55, 76 $100,00 mares who have left multiple consistently average earnings per live foal.

You cannot fault Life Sign’s genetic well performed foals and even more importantly good (but not top earning) • A proven sire of brilliant early speed. sources, or his own racing career and winners of both sexes. Consistency can be siring credits. However he is yet to• show Leading first season sire in both NZ and Australia in a sign of a high quality maternal genetic he can leave a siring lineage.

Southern Hemisphere crop of 2yo’s. platform that can carry a line forward – or • With his first crop of 2yo’s, the sire of two Group 1 w Does the problem lie with the maternal at least be a positive contribution later in side of his sire sons? In my view, NZ Sires Stakes champion colt. the a damsire. Looking at Life Sign’s sire sons, maternal performance and production I would rate their maternal bloodlines as

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very solid even if they are not “gold” or “silver”.

Island Fantasy’s dam Three Mile Island has a great track record and left a number of quality foals, and her maternal line through Meadow Cheer is a strong one (which produced very good horse Tyler B, which went on to be an okay sire and a successful damsire).

Peruvian Hanover’s dam Plum Peachy left 4 good earning winners from 4 different sires; her dam managed 9 winners from 13 foals from a very limited range of soso sires.

I Am A Fool’s dam managed to produce 5 winners of $200k plus, and her dam produced 100% foals to winners from 10 offspring, with 2 of them grinding out 26 wins and 44 wins respectively.

So in my view genetic weakness in the maternal line of those sires is not a factor in their failure to succeed at stud. Rather, I think the type of mares they attracted and the type of horse they left have limited their commercial appeal and their ability to deliver consistently well performing foals.

Overall Life Sign does not seem to have stamped his own grittiness and courage, or the toughness of the Abercrombie line on his siring line to date. It remains to be seen whether Peruvian Hanover can change that perception by passing on his own durability and toughness, and whether Real Desire’s progeny will show courage as well as raw speed as they get older and we see more of them on the racetrack in higher grade races.

Damsire potential Are Island Fantasy, Day In A Life or I Am A Fool going to have any more luck as damsires? The tiny numbers (very few breeders bothered to hold onto these mares, and it is early days for Peruvian Hanover) make it hard to draw any conclusions. However there are some interesting signs, particularly for Island Fantasy.

In my view, the sons of Life Sign mares will be looking for the same qualities in sires that the Life Sign sire sons

themselves really needed from mares – more “kick”, speed genes and “early type” conformation that can create a foal that is stronger earlier. As I said before, I believe the genetic foundation of these stallions as damsires is good enough to provide a decent platform, if matched with the right sires. And luckily we have plenty of sires on offer that fit the bill.

Island Fantasy ‘s big crop (122 mares for 87 live foals) was in 2003, but his numbers dramatically dropped over the next two years, which is always a difficult period for a sire, and his overseas progeny results didn’t help his claims. However his damsire prospects are intriguing. He has a respectable 43 credits as a damsire here, including several mares who have had more than one foal. The oldest foal is a 5yo but most are 3yos and younger. Of the 20 foals of racing age, 9 have qualified and/or raced.

Breeders of Island Fantasy mares include the Parkers of Auckland Reactor fame

A common attribute in their progeny seems to be the lack of early strength and lack of competitive attitude. What Island Fantasy, I Am A Fool, and Day In A Life needed were mares that injected speed genes, attitude and “early type” conformation.

Being promoted as fast types themselves, they were always more likely to attract mares that were looking for speed and competitive attitude rather than those who could add it. The results were foals that were often physically lanky and weak as youngsters, and didn’t get to the races quick enough to catch the eye of breeders or be competitive early.

These sires developed a reputation for leaving ‘soft’ types.

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and Studholme’s Brian West . West’s 1-win Island Fantasy mare Stunning went to Courage Under Fire to produce Lot 145 at this year’s yearling sales, a colt that was sold for $70,000 (now renamed Stunning Courage) and the mare was returned to Courage Under Fire the following season for another colt.

younger (at 2011/12). Many Day In A Life mares are going to sires that fit the ‘speed and early type’ conformation description – American Ideal, Jereme’s Jet, Gotta Go Cullect, and Courage Under Fire. Three have gone to Live Or Die Peruvian Hanover stood from 2006 to 2010 and is being reintroduced this season. Unlike the other Life Sign sire sons, he was wisely marketed as durable and tough and ideal for Christian Cullen mares (although most breeders with Christian Cullen mares or indeed any speedy quality-bred mare would have wanted to go to a more commercial sire).

Stunning Courage pictured above Other sires patronised by Island Fantasy mares include Jereme’s Jet, Western Terror, Grinfromeartoear, Gotta Go Cullect, Live Or Die, Courage Under Fire and even top fee sires like Bettor’s Delight and Art Major, so there is a level of confidence being shown by breeders.

I Am A Fool stood here for only one season (2005) and got 45 live foals from 92 mares, and those foals have only produced 12 wins in total since then. In New Zealand he has 6 credits as a damsire, only one is a 2yo, the others younger.

Day In A Life stood here for 4 years (20032006) and had good numbers of mares for the first two of them, but his poor fertility basically slashed his chances in half. In New Zealand he is the damsire of 16 foals – a 4yo, a 3yo and the rest 2yos or

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” It is a fact of life that cheaper, less glamorous sires will usually get mares that are less well performed or bred, so even if they have potential to do much better with better mares they often don’t get a chance.

”

Only two Peruvian Hanover mares have been bred to date, one to Christian Cullen and one to Gotta Go Cullen. Life Sign himself has 22 winners as a damsire in New Zealand from around 120 foals, including impressive ones like Opulent and Double Happy. 21 of his damsire credits were yearlings and 19 were 2yos in 2011/12, indicating there is still a decent level of confidence from breeders with Life Sign mares. Christian Cullen, Badlands Hanover and Bettor’s Delight

are popular choices as sires for these mares.

For more discussion about standardbred breeding and to view Real Desire’s career in New Zealand plase visit Bee’s blogsite b4breeding.com

More about Bee’s blog on breeding Bee Pears is a writer for Breeding Matters magazine, but she also publishes regular blogs on topics of interest, current and historical.

Her b4breeding.com blogsite has over 40 posts, and gets regular hits from New Zealand, Australia and America. Recent topics include analysis of yearling sale entrants, damsire results at the Jewels, impressions of new sires’ weanlings, how to find the x factor, what makes ‘early type’, and stories of some of the overlooked contributors in many modern day pedigrees such as the pacing damsire Shadow Wave and the brilliant trotter Nedda.

Bee says her aim is to learn as much as she can about breeding successfully and to put that into practice herself, but also to contribute to thoughtful discussion and debate about breeding standardbreds .

“I am not pushing any particular theories, and I don’t offer a paid pedigree matching service. I like to draw on approaches and experiences from other breeders, trainers and pedigree experts here and overseas. It all adds to our pool of knowledge.”

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An update on placentitis in mares Lee Morris BVSc DVSc DipACT, Registered Specialist Veterinary Reproduction. www.equibreed.co.nz Despite improvements in conception rates in horses over the years, the live foal rate in both the thoroughbred and standardbred industries is only around 65%. Furthermore, mares that have lost their pregnancies often have difficulty conceiving in the subsequent breeding season.

In the last few years, there has been an increased awareness in the USA and Australia of the incidence of pregnancy loss due to placentitis (inflammation of the placenta) in mares.

Much of this awareness stems from the history of mare reproductive loss syndrome, associated with the ingestion of caterpillars, which both countries have experienced. However, there are multiple factors which result in the condition of placentitis that are also relevant to New Zealand, some of which include an infectious component, and all of which ultimately result in one or more of the following: - compromised placental function, abortion, premature birth or the birth of a weak foal.

The first sign of placentitis may also present as colic, followed by premature udder development, vaginal discharge and abortion.

Pregnancy loss late in gestation is an important source of reproductive wastage in the equine industry and compromised foals may never achieve

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their athletic potential.

Placentitis is most commonly caused by bacteria from the vagina traversing the cervix and invading the uterus and placenta. The associated inflammation of the placenta leads to prostaglandin synthesis which stimulates uterine contractions and ultimately results in premature delivery of the foal.

Mares are considered at risk if they have predisposing anatomical conditions (eg: poor vulval conformation, damaged cervix), have a history of abortion, are exposed to infectious agents or have poor placental function. Examination of the placenta after foaling may provide evidence of the risk factors predisposing to placentitis. (Fig. 1 Scarred placenta near cervical star).

Nearly a quarter of all pregnancy loss experienced in mares occurs after 120 days of gestation. During these latter stages of gestation, the placenta is the sole source of progesterone like hormones which maintain the pregnancy state and prevent expulsion of the foetus.

Poor placental function will compromise the production of these steroids, and in a clinical setting Regumate速 is frequently administered when placental compromise is suspected. Indeed, in Kentucky (USA) and Scone (Australia) many mares at high risk of losing their pregnancy are treated with double the dose of Regumate速 throughout gestation.

Concurrent antibiotic treatment is often routinely administered prophylactically in mares at high risk of pregnancy loss and also in active cases of placentitis.

Prophylactically, the use of antibiotics will minimise contamination and prevent the ascent of bacteria into the reproductive tract. In these cases, effective antibiotics are chosen for their efficacy against the bacteria and also for their ease of administration, and are often given monthly throughout gestation. In cases of acute placentitis, once infection has crossed the placenta, then antibiotic treatment may be intensified to daily treatments throughout the risk period.

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Monitoring the pregnancy and placental changes during gestation is useful to pre-empt any detrimental went home happy, knowing that changes that may be occurring and they indeed had a talented horse. to implement treatment as indicated.

In the case of an abortion, always ask growth will depend of the degree of your vet to send the placenta with placental compromise they endured the foetus to the lab for investigation. during gestation. Simply increasing (www.goharness.co.nz), sending out early to take the front off his more Foals from compromised placentae our awareness of the incidence regular email updates to members expensive rival, later trailing him may also be undersized and of this condition can improve and tending to over-race before Six days later at the same venue, malnourished about FrancoatHarrison’s progress the time of birth (Figand pregnancy outcome by enabling battling gamely to hold onto members of the In It For Fun timetable etc, attending the horse’s Long term Regumate therapy is 2). Their potential for compensatory early intervention when required. fourth Syndicate out in droves again workouts and races, not to mention considering the quick time and expensive turned and blanket treatment for Harry’s next start.

Gifted a much the time spent answering all the sectionals. may not be the most cost effective kinder barrier draw, Dexter Dunn enquiries via email and phone that approach.

took Franco Harrison to the lead early and he stayed Therefore, in manythere cases throughout, the most cost effective approach include coasting home under is a to hold to win a combination of treatment and by six lengths.

he receives himself.

“It really is a pleasure though,” he says, “because to see how rapt, stoked, thrilled and ‘beside themselves’ that people are at the races makes it all worthwhile.

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The reactionudder from his owners onpremature development, course akin to the euphoria vaginal was discharge, placental of development and foetal activity.

Cup Day in November.

These factors have been identified as “Simply ” Kennard predictive amazing, of pregnancy outcome. said, In describing the occasion. addition, placentitis should also be considered as a differential diagnosis “Not only being there for pregnant mares withwith colic.hundreds

“Plus you also get all the ‘warm-fuzzy’ phonecalls and emails coming in, no matter whether he wins or not; the people involved in this syndicate are just fantastic.”

of fellow owners, but to see, hear and experience them allof enjoying Harry’s Careful evaluation the mare’s victory brought placentaalmost after foaling andtears the to IgGmy eyes. levels” in foals from affected mares

Franco Harrison made his third raceday appearance for the month when he lined up at Addington on May 25, once again running into Didjamakem Bolt from a vastly inferior marble. Harry spent petrol

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By Peter Wharton Arma Xpress, a grand looking Artiscape filly, is rated Western Australia’s top youngster to date this season, particularly after her success in the $125,000 Group 1 Golden Slipper, one of the season’s major two-year-old classics.

Xcellent 2:03.3 (by Live Or Die) – emerging successful.

She has won seven of her eight starts and $255,470 -- a torrid passage putting her out of contention at her other appearance at Gloucester Park.

Arma Antoinette has since left a black weanling colt by Live Or Die and, after not being bred from in 2011, has been booked to Rocknroll Hanover this year, along with her daughter, Arma Xceptional.

In the Golden Slipper, Arma Xpress, one of only two fillies in the elite 10-horse field, led from the outset and held on gamely to prevail in a three-way photo.

Earlier in the season, she won the $100,000 Group 1 WA Sales Classic, $50,000 Group 2 Champagne Classic, $50,000 Group 2 Westbred Classic, $35,000 Group 3 Gold Bracelet and the Western Crown Classic.

Bred by Jim Currie, of Orange Grove near Perth, who also races her, Arma Xpress was got by Artiscape from Arma Antoinette, a Canterbury bred mare by the Albatross horse Holmes Hanover.

Arma Antoinette, who took a record of 2:01.4 as a three-year-old and earned a cheque in eight of her 13 starts, was bought in 2007 by Currie, in foal to Live Or Die, from Nevele R Stud principal Peter O’Rourke.

The resultant foal, Arma Xceptional, was a brilliant filly which won three of her 10 starts including a heat of the Breeders Crown.

Arma Xpress is her sixth live foal.

“I bred three foals that year and she was a standout right from day one,” Currie said.

Arma Class, the dam of Arma Antoinette, won three races and took a record of 2:00.6 and at the stud left six winners headed up by Coopers Creek, a 1:52 winner in America, Abba Bromac TT1:57.1 and Arma Dominator, the race-winning dam of one of Australia’s most exciting, young pacers in Excel Stride (1:51.5 and $439,514).

By Talk About Class, Arma Class was out of a noted producer in the Armbro Del mare Ar Miss, a NZ Oaks winner which became

the dam of eight winners. The best of her produce was undoubtedly Armalight 1:55.4, the winner of 18 races and $279,560 including the NZ Cup, Auckland Cup, NZ Free-for-all, NZ Oaks and two heats of the 1983 Inter Dominion.

This family has consistently produced a number of good winners over the years.

Other top performers tracing directly to Ar Miss have been Sand Pebbles 1:55.8 (NSW Ladyship Mile), the Australian Pacing Gold champions Majestic Mach 1:55.8 and Masked Crusader 1:58.1, London Express 1:50.6, Masterson 1:50.4, Magic In Motion 1:55.9 (Aust. 2YOI mile record), and so on.

“I have just two bought weanlings from this family, one a Badlands Hanover filly out of Arma Class and the other a Live Or Die colt out of Trigg Beach, a half-sister to Arma Xpress,” Currie said.

“The thing I like most about this family is that they are all correct and are clean goers.”

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“She was very good. Unfortunately she injured the suspensory ligament in her offhind leg on the eve of the Breeders Crown finals and we were forced to quit her,” Currie said.

Arma Xceptional is now safely in foal to Bettor’s Delight.

Prior to her sale to the WA businessman Arma Antoinette produced four foals in New Zealand with only one -- Arma

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In an ideal world, all racehorses would have successful careers at the track and ultimately retire to the breeding paddock, or see out their days happily after for - they participate across the has a very good nature and is capable of grazing with their herd, every care and range of equestrian sports. The breed being a quiet, safe horse. The skill level is strong in the endurance discipline, of many riders in this market is often attention lavished on them. where low resting heart rates are valued not great,” she says. “Usually the trainer For the majority of horses the reality is and there are standardbreds out there is in the best position to make that far from this ideal. Many owners have doing everything from showjumping judgement, and most trainers are very neither the facilities nor the experience through to Pony Club. In the show ring, responsible about passing on only those of horse ownership in its usual format, especially in the South Island, they are horses which are suitable.” where the owner has full day-to-day care often able to compete in their own on their own property or in grazing, and section as both led and ridden horses, Standardbreds tend to be very good to for most, retiring a horse to agistment is and for the first time, this year there handle because they have seen and done was a standardbred section at the so much from a young age. They have a not economically viable.

2012 Horse of the Year Show. There are lot of handling as youngsters, with many So what happens to ex-racehorses? Many also clubs which cater specifically for being prepared for and going to the sales, and they are usually broken to harness are fortunate and go to a new career as a standardbred enthusiasts. as yeariings. They’re very well socialized sport or recreational horse.

Melissa says that in making the decision because they’re well used to working and Amongst recreational riders, the to rehome a horse that has finished jogging in a team and by the time they standardbred has a reputation for having at the track, temperament should be are three years old they have often seen and done it all, so when it’s time to take an amicable nature and is generally seen considered first and foremost. them to a show or competition there’s as not as hot as the thoroughbreds. The “it’s really important that a horse which usually no drama. breed tends to be favoured by lifestylers is to be rehomed as a recreational horse who don’t have an extensive background with horses and are looking for a “best friend” that doesn’t cost a lot of money either to purchase or Travel in one of Majestic/Inter-Island’s modern fleet to keep.

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One of the problems of rehoming is that standardbreds need to go through a period of retraining – they have been trained to pull a sulky, and have usually not been broken to saddle or trained as a riding horse.

“It can take anywhere between a couple of days and several months to prepare a standardbred off the track for life as a recreational horse,” says Melissa. “The average is probably about a month - I like to have walk, trot and canter established and take them out and about to the forest and the beach. They have to be safe for anyone to get on.”

One of the difficulties reschooling standardbreds can be with canter – “true” canter has three beats, whereas standardbreds typically have a four-beat canter frowned upon in the horse world.

Melissa explains that improving the canter is largely a matter of balance and of course the skill level of the rider. “If the horse can canter naturally in the paddock then it can canter under saddle. There are some standardbreds with a very good canter, but many will always have that four-beat canter. But that doesn’t matter to the majority of recreational riders.”

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1.53.2 US$810,614 VICTORY DREAM-TISHES WISH 1.53.2 US$810,614

Resident Classic Equine, at Eyreton Lodge Resident Classic Equine, at Eyreton Lodge 1.53.2 US$810,614 Resident New ZealandClassic Equine, at Eyreton Lodge New Zealand Resident Classic Equine, at Eyreton Lodge Available New Zealand +GST Available New Zealand New Zealand +GST +GST Available New Zealand Available ON FARM and CANTERBURY area +GST New Zealand ON FARM and ONIsland FARM and CANTERBURY area New Zealand FROZEN North CANTERBURY area FROZEN North Island North Island ON FARM andFROZEN CANTERBURY area FROZEN North Islandfrom the USA  The best pedigree match for Sundon mares.

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ANDOVER HALL-LADY IRONSIDES

1.54. 8 US$187,437 ANDOVER HALL-LADY IRONSIDES Resident Classic Equine, Finland ANDOVER HALL-LADY IRONSIDES 1.54.

8 US$187,437 ANDOVER HALL-LADY IRONSIDES Available Resident Classic Equine, Finland 1.54.

8 US$187,437 1.54.

8 US$187,437 New Zealand Available +GST Resident Classic Equine, Equine, Finland Resident Classic Finland FROZEN Nationwide New Zealand Available +GST Available New Zealand FROZEN Nationwide +GST  The fastest Andover Hall stallion in New Zealand – placed in 1.52 +GST New Zealand FROZEN Nationwide when third in World Trotting Derby to Donato Hanoverand Adrian  The fastestFROZEN Andover Hall stallion in New Zealand – placed in 1.52 Chip (also both by Andover Hall and nowNationwide successful sires). when third in World Derby–to Donato Hanoverand Adrian  The fastest Andover Hall stallion in Trotting New Zealand placed in 1.52  Combines the hottest bloodlines in the USA, Andover Hall and the Chip (also bothDerby

by Andover Hall and now successful when third in World Trotting to Donato Hanoverand Adrian sires).

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by Andover and now successful Donato Hanoverand Adrian (alsoinboth in World Already producing topto quality youngsters in Europe, withChip winners maternal family of Credit Winner Andover Combines the hottest bloodlines in the USA, Andover Hall and the Hall and now successful sires).

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Sweden and Finland. family Already producing top quality youngsters in Europe, with winners in last season.

Already producing toppercentage quality youngsters in qualifiers Europe, with winners in his Sweden  Finland.

Top sire of 2YO in Finland from first crop Sweden and and Finland. last season.  Top percentage sire of 2YO qualifiers in Finland from his first crop

$2900 $2900 $2900 $2900

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Top percentage sire of 2YO qualifiers in Finland from his first crop last season. last season.

LIVE FOAL OPTION AVAILABLE ACROSS ENTIRE STALLION ROSTER

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FULL SPEED AHEAD FOR SWEDISH HARNESS BREEDING According to new calculations by the professor of genetics Mr Thorvaldur Arnason, Swedish harness breeding is expected to remain strong. This is in spite of the reformed and now unregulated stallion selections system as well as declining birth rates.

On behalf of The Swedish Trotting Association, Mr Thorvaldur Arnason has studied - from a genetic perspective which influences a reduced number of mated mares together with the reformed stallion selections system might have on the quality of our future trotters and harness racing.

Mr Arnason’s calculations are based on BLUP-index (Best Linear Unibiased Prediction-index), which simplified is a mathematical number that indicates an expected or documented genetic value.

This provides us with a scientifically based prognosis in fundamental, future issues.

Fortunately, in Mr Arnason’s genetical breeding calculations there are no indications of a decreasing rate of progress even though the number of mated mares is reduced and the stallion selections are no more regulated by the Swedish trotting association.

The breeders make their selection of breeding material with great accuracy, and the Swedish rate of progress is the biggest ever measured and documented for horses no matter what breed or where in the world. That’s really impressing!

Mr Arnason has analyzed a number of factors concerning the harness breeding between the years 2001-2011, a period of extensive changes. The number of mares covered was reduced, and the stallion selections system went from being a procedure where stallions with unsatisfying performances were rejected to being an unregulated business.

38 Breeding Matters August

Text by: Christina Olsson Translation by: Helena S.Storck

During the whole period of time, the generation interval for both mares and stallions was between 11-12 years and there are no signs that this interval is getting shorter. This means that the average age for breeding horses in Sweden is the same in 2011 as it was in 2001. A shorter generation interval would mean an increased rate of progress as the breeding itself does not stand still. As several other successful trotting nations have shorter generation intervals, like the USA with their great share of races for colt trotters and short racing careers as well as France where stallions often are used for breeding along with their racing careers, a shorter Swedish generation interval would make a difference.

Measured in BLUP-index, the breeders continue to set higher and higher standards for their broodmares. When the number of mated mares got lower, it was the top index mares that were used for further breeding purposes. The average index for the mated mares has increased from 90.6 to 102.3. The mares giving birth in 2011 had index numbers 7 points over the average for their age while the mares giving birth in 2001 had index numbers 5 points over the average for their age. This indicates that along with the decreasing mating numbers, the breeders tightened their demands on broodmare qualities. Together with the careful selection of stallions this should mean that we, in spite of the reduced birth rates, can expect many good race horses also in the future.

Also regarding the stallions, BLUP-index numbers have increased from 102.8 to 113.4. The competition when selecting

stallions for breeding is very tough, and only 1.5-3 percent of the male population is used. No trend breaking since the reformed stallion selections system was introduced is yet to be seen. Therefore, in most cases, stallions used for breeding have high BLUP-index numbers thanks to good pedigree and performances.

In 2012, the BLUP-index for the average stallion is 113.4 compared to 102.3 for the average mare.

When the reformed stallion selections system was introduced, some people were concerned that mediocre stallions would be used for breeding and ultimately lower the standard for Swedish trotters. Their concerns are partially justified but many of those stallions who wouldn’t have been approved by the old system have, despite their weaker performances, a modern and high-class pedigree. However, they are often closely related and the increased inbreeding is reflected in BLUP-index numbers as well as in the analysis made by Mr Arnason.

Measuring in BLUP-index numbers and generation intervals are theoretical calculations, and in the end there will be lots of other factors to affect the future. However, for now the theoretical calculations are all we have got, and they actually give us a good indication of what to expect. To see the final results, we will have to wait another couple of years to watch the first crop of foals enter the race tracks. We are looking forward to see what the future holds!

Voted 2YO & 3YO Champion Pacer

KLONDIKE KID

p,1:51.6 $496,217

SHEER SPEED He ran 16 first quarters in 26 incl one in 25.6 Five first halves in 54

GAIT KLONDIKE KID was a clean-gaited individual who managed the smaller tracks with ease

STAMINA He ran 41 miles in 1:53.3 or better 8 miles in 1:51 or better 1 mile in 1:50

RACE CAREER 7 2YO wins 1:54.8 10 3YO wins 1:54.4 21 Aged wins 1:51.6 38 wins and 37 placings from 2YO through to 6YO

Family of:

2YO WINNER from 1st Crop LILLY JONES

JOVIAL JOKER NZ p,1:49.4 $250,000 and sires such as:

SHARK GESTURE p,1:48.2 $2,890,594

PONDER p,1:48.2 $1,686,134

Suitable for every mare in NZ Including mares by In The Pocket, Christian Cullen & Wilcos Kosby etc.

Sire Line: Admirals Galley A very successful cross in America over NZ mares.

KLONDIKE KID EXTREMELY PROMISING REPORTS on other 2YOs from his first small crop.

KLONDIKE KID OFFICE Sacha Crawford Phone: 03 312-6338 Email: waieyre@xtra.co.nz Fax: (semen orders) 03 312-6337

SALES John Robinson Phone: 021 865-745 Email: johnnyriver.robinson@gmail.com Phone: 0800 312-6338

$2,000 + gst Breeding incentives avail.

FARM MANAGER Darryl Brown Phone: 0274 732-250 Email: waieyre.farm@xtra.co.nz

www.waieyrefarm.co.nz

Noel & Wendy Kennard are pleased to support the Kids Kartz by way of a % of each service fee from the 2012/13 season.

“Victoria for many decades has led Australia in the breeding of pacers and trotters. The Vicbred Platinum series will help to ensure that Victoria maintains its lead. With Vicbred Platinum, there are plenty of reasons for Victorian breeders of standardbreds to be optimistic about the future.”

Yearling Sale dates The two major sales companies, Australian Pacing Gold and Davidson Cameron & Co, have announced their sale dates for next year.

By Peter Wharton

Breeders Crown Luncheon Harness Breeders (Vic.) will be hosting, in conjunction with Harness Racing Victoria, a dinner in The Bistro at Tabcorp Park Melton on ‘Super Sunday’, Australasian Breeders Crown Finals day.

The offer includes a three course buffet with a cash bar, racecourse admission and a racebook.

More than $1.5-million in prizemoney will be up for grabs for the nine Group 1 races for two, three and four-year-olds of both gaits and sexes.

Race sponsorship The sponsorship of fillies and mares’ racing in Victoria by Harness Breeders (Vic.) will continue for a fourth year in 2012/13.

A joint initiative between HBV and Harness Racing Victoria, the sponsorship deal of $55,000 embraces fillies and mares’ races for pacers and trotters at Tabcorp Park Melton and provincial tracks.

Bonny mare Make Mine Cullen captured a trio of HBV sponsored races in May/June including the Ladyship Cup, Cinderella Stakes and Richmond Lass. The daughter of Christian Cullen also won the $100,000

40 Breeding Matters August

Group 1 Nevele R Stud Queen of the Pacific to top off another great season.

Presentation Night Our Annual Presentation Night Dinner will be held at Tabcorp Park Melton in the first week of November.

The Breeders ‘Night of Nights’ will feature an array of awards for breeders of Group 1 winners, Vicbred Super Series champions, Horses of the Year and 1:58 pacers and 2:05 trotters.

A highlight of the night is the announcement of the Ian Daff Memorial Award for Victorian Breeder of the Year.

Vicbred Platinum Scheme Harness Breeders (Vic.) applauds the new $3.4-million Vicbred Platinum Scheme for Vicbred pacing and trotting mares and fillies announced by the Victorian Government in May. The new series will create important incentives for additional mares and fillies to be owned and raced in Victoria, and will ensure broodmares remain and foal down in the State.

HBV president Tony Britt said the Vicbred Platinum series was for Victorian breeders of pacers and trotters.

APG will conduct sales in Melbourne (February 3 and March 17), Brisbane (February 17) and Sydney (March 2 and 10).

The Davidson Cameron sales will be held at Launceston (January 5), Shepparton (January 20) and Bathurst (March 24).

Track Bred and Stallion Guide The bumper Spring edition of Track Bred will be mailed out to our subscribers in August. This issue features a complete preview of the new stud season, profiles on leading breeders and studmasters and news from every State of Australia and New Zealand.

The Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide, featuring stallions standing in Australia and NZ in the 2012/13 season, will be released in early September.

Copies of both publications are available from Harness Breeders (Vic.) c/- Ian Kitchin, PO Box 211, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. 3065

Membership Annual membership for New Zealand breeders for Harness Breeders (Vic.) is $A66 plus $A20 which includes Track Bred and Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide.

Send a cheque payable to Harness Breeders (Vic.) or credit card details to Ian Kitchin, PO Box 211, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. 3065

A spectacular long-barrelled individual: words alone can’t do him justice.

THE PRES

2,1:57.3, 3,1:55.1 $140,871 A STAKES-WINNING 2YO trotting a final quarter in 7.1

BEST MILE TIME OF 1:53.4 Finishing 2nd (in a Q) to the great Deweycheatumnhowe

Hails from one of racing’s MOST COMMERCIAL FAMILIES Including Pizza Dolce $668,824, Creamy Mimi $929,193 & Mars Bar $432,535

Retired due to a shoulder injury

A Quality Individual with a Quality Pedigree Serving Quality Mares with Excellent Fertility Results.

1st Season at Stud, served:

2nd Season at Stud, served:

GALLEONS ASSAULT

ASPIRING GAL

HOWZ LUCKY

A TOUCH OF SUN

JASMYN’S GIFT

HANDS AND HEELS

JUST A MOMENT

JAGUAR FRANCO

JUSTA KIWI GIRL

JANI FRANCO

LOCKERUP

JASMYNE

SHIRLEY TEMPLE

NIAMEY

SIERRA ROYDON

PLATINUM PLUS

SIMONE PIXEL

SUNGAIT REB

UNDER THE SUN

SUSAN

THE PRES OFFICE Sacha Crawford Phone: 03 312-6338 Email: waieyre@xtra.co.nz Fax: (semen orders) 03 312-6337

Fertility at Wai-Eyre Farm in his first two seasons was 88% and 89%

$3,250 + gst Breeding incentives avail.

SALES John Robinson Phone: 021 865-745 Email: johnnyriver.robinson@gmail.com Phone: 0800 312-6338

FARM MANAGER Darryl Brown Phone: 0274 732-250 Email: waieyre.farm@xtra.co.nz

www.waieyrefarm.co.nz

CHRISTIAN CULLEN CANTERBURY MARE’S SPEED SERIES

Venue

Date

Distance

Stake

Methven

Sunday, 9th December 2012

Mile

$9,000

Ashburton

Wednesday, 26th December 2012

Mile

$9,000

Nelson

Friday, 4th January 2013

Mile

$9,000

NZMTC

Friday, 1st February 2013

1950m

$12,500

FINAL Ashburton

Saturday 9th February 2013

Mile

$16,000

CONDITIONS 1. 4YO and older mares, up to five wins, with less than $50,000 lifetime stakes at time of nominations closing for the first race.

2. All races are preferential barrier draw based on the number of wins, then earnings, using track grids. Ashburton and Methven do not use a grid, they number straight out.

3. The first three place-getters in each race gain automatic entry to the final.The balance of the field will be made up of: (i) the mares with highest points total accummulated by the 4th (3 points), 5th (2 points) & 6th (1 point) heat place getters, and (ii) if needed other heat starters at the discretion of the Ashburton Trotting Club as host of the final.

4. Maximum starters for each race is 14.

5. Winner of two heats ineligible to enter any further heats.

6. Only starters in a heat are eligible for the final.

7. Mares nominated for a heat that is cancelled are eligible for the final, after the preferences, at the discretion of Ashburton Trotting Club.

8. Stake distribution: 1st = 55%; 2nd = 20%; 3rd = 10%; 4th = 5 %, with balance of 10% shared by all remaining starters.

9. A $200 bonus will be paid to the financial member of CSBA (subscription paid before 1 December 2012) who bred the highest placed mare in each heat and the final.

42 Breeding Matters August

CHRISTIAN CULLEN

The Canterbury Standardbred Breeders’ Association, in association with IAN DOBSON and CULLEN BREEDING, and the Methven, Ashburton, Nelson and NZ Metropolitan trotting clubs established the Christian Cullen Cantebury Mare’s Speed Series.

Our objective is to provide new opportunities for the middle-grade mares to get a genuine mile race time for breeding purposes.

The World’s No.1 Trotting Sire

A NGUS H ALL

t3,1:54.6 $830,654

UNIQUE opportunity to Breed to a Current Nth American Leading Sire

2012 LEADING Money Winning Sire (as at July) 1 in 5 starters won

$100,000 or more In HOT DEMAND

by Nth American Breeders Last 3 years served 125, 157 & 168 mares

SIRED THE WINNERS OF:  Over $70 million in stakes to date  5 Millionaires and 2 World Champions including:

PEACEFUL WAY $3.2 million

 Over 180 $100,000 winners  $80,000+ Average earnings per starter  Over 70% of Starters win

ANGUS HALL OFFICE Sacha Crawford Phone: 03 312-6338 Email: waieyre@xtra.co.nz Fax: (semen orders) 03 312-6337

SALES John Robinson Phone: 021 865-745 Email: johnnyriver.robinson@gmail.com Phone: 0800 312-6338

TBA FROZEN Breeding incentives avail.

FARM MANAGER Darryl Brown Phone: 0274 732-250 Email: waieyre.farm@xtra.co.nz

www.waieyrefarm.co.nz

New Zealand Group Race Winners 2011/12

NZ Group Race Winners * SCOTT TO DO FANCY BANNER*

GROUP 1 PACING WINNERS

WINNER SIRE

Five Card Draw Bettor’s Delight Delightful Christian Christian Cullen

Five Card Draw Bettor’s Delight Onlyforyou Art Major Opulent Christian Cullen Five Card Draw Bettor’s Delight Twist And Twirl Artsplace Fly Like An Eagle Mach Three O Baby Christian Cullen Smolda Courage Under Fire Cheer The Lady Bettor’s Delight O Baby Christian Cullen Texican Bettor’s Delight Twist And Twirl Artsplace Ideal Scott American Ideal

Mustang Mach Mach Three

Terror To Love Western Terror Pembrook’s Delight Bettor’s Delight Terror To Love Western Terror Terror To Love Western Terror Carabella Bettor’s Delight Bettor Cover Lover Bettor’s Delight Sir Lincoln Mach Three

Hands Christian Christian Cullen Smoken Up Tinted Cloud

GROUP 1 TROTTING WINNERS

DAM

Blistering Belle Delightful Paula

Blistering Belle Destiny Imprint Blistering Belle Giveitawhirlgirl Three Eagles Braeside Lady Under The Mattress Galleons Cheer Braeside Lady Bury My Heart Giveitawhirlgirl Tuapeka Wings

Soonenuff

Love To Live Diamond Bright Love To Live Love To Live Andress Blue Chip Front Cover Lover Clare De Lune

Splendid Dreams Carnlough Bay

BREEDER

M/R

Jay & Wayne Abernethy 2.00.

John Green, Brian and Pamela Hughes

1.57.3 Jay & Wayne Abernethy 1.55.1 Chris & Tina Barlow 1.57.1 Aidan Johnstone

2.00.7 Jay & Wayne Abernethy 1.55.9 Breckon Bloodstock Ltd 1.59.3 Harshell Investments Pty Ltd 1.59.0 Braeden & Caroline Whitelock 1.54.8 Paul Blackshaw

1.52.1 Fanny Allen Family Trust 1.58.5 Braeden & Caroline Whitelock 1.56.3 Michele Carson

1.56.0 Breckon Bloodstock Ltd 1.59.7 Julie Davie, Peter Cummings, Dan Cummings

1.58.6 Garry Gameson, Francis Odell, Paul Sincock, Allan Odell 1.58.0 Terry McDonald

1.54.3 Wally & Gwyn Power 1.55.4 Terry McDonald

1.56.7 Terry McDonald

2.01.6 Cavalla Bloodstock Ltd 1.59.1 Dennis Bennett, Linda Joyce 2.00.4 John & Sheryl Street, Graeme & Erin Blackburn 1.58.9 Charlie Roberts

2.02.6 Stan & Caroline Dunlop, Dennis & Elizabeth Monk 1.56.8

Mitre 10 Mega Cambridge 2YO Ruby Breckon Farms Northrn Trotting Derby Mitre 10 Mega Cambridge 3YO Ruby Seelite Windows NZ Trotting Derby Mitre 10 Mega Cambridge 4YO Ruby 2012 Canam Rowe Cup Seelite NZ Trotting Free-For-All NZ Trotting Championship Hellers Dominion Trot Seelite Windows & Doors National Trot Glenferrie Farms Anzac Trotting Cup

NZ Sires Stakes Series No 29 Final Sky City 2YO Diamond

Sky City Hamilton 2YO Emerald NZ Sires Stakes 2YO Fillies Champs Nevele R/Caduceus Club Fillies Classic Young Guns Cardigan Bay Stakes Alabar Sires Stakes Fillies Champs Ricoh NZ Derby Silk Restaurant Sky City 3YO Diamond Rebo Restaurant Sky City 3YO Emerald Canterbury Breeders New Zealand Oaks Nevele R Fillies Series No. 34 Final NRM NZ Sires’ Stakes Series 28 Final Pascoes the Jewellers Northern Oaks 2012 Woodlands Stud Northern Derby

Dawson Harford NZ Messenger

Mitre 10 Mega Camb 4YO Emerald RV & JA Yarndley 4YO Diamond 2012 Taylor Mile ChCh Casino NZ Trotting Cup PGG Wrightson NZ Breeders Stakes Rosslands Queen Of Hearts 2012 Trillian Trust Auckland Cup

Breckon Farms & All Stars Easter Cup Woodlands New Zealand Free-For-All

GROUP 2 PACING WINNERS

Avon City Ford NZ Welcome Stakes Young Guns Delightful Lady Classic

Alabar Southern Supremacy Stks Final Alabar Elsu Classic Vero Flying Stakes Southland Oaks Final Peter Breckon Memorial Ladyship Stakes

Resource Recycling Superstars Champs Pelorus 4YO Classic Alabar Kaikoura Cup Premier Mares Championship NZ Herald City Of Auckland FFA

2011 Pak’N Save Franklin Cup

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Breeding Matters August

Royal Aspirations Escapee Cyclone U Bolt Escapee Charlemagne I Can Doosit Vulcan I Can Doosit Vulcan I Can Doosit I Can Doosit

Monarchy Sundon Dream Vacation Sundon Earl Muscles Yankee Earl Muscles Yankee Earl Muscles Yankee Muscles Yankee

Aspiring Gal Una Bromac Cyclone Vance Una Bromac Lady Odette Sheezadoosie Epona Sheezadoosie Epona Sheezadoosie Sheezadoosie

Roydon Lodge Stud Ltd Trevor Casey

Aaron Lowe, Annette Macfarlane Trevor Casey

Alta Breeding Co Ltd Breckon Bloodstock Ltd Jenny Butt, Don McKenzie Breckon Bloodstock Ltd Jenny Butt, Don McKenzie Breckon Bloodstock Ltd Breckon Bloodstock Ltd

1.56.5 2.03.0 1.59.1 2.04.2 1.58.0 2.03.2 2.01.6 2.01.7 2.03.8 2.02.3 1.59.8

Franco Nelson La Norvic De Milo

Texican Smolda Smolda Gaylee’s Delight Here We Go Again

Gold Ace Ohoka Texas Smiling Shard Carabella Sir Lincoln

Highview Tommy

Christian Cullen Art Major

Bettor’s Delight Courage Under Fire Courage Under Fire Bettor’s Delight Mach Three

Bettor’s Delight Christian Cullen Grinfromeartoear Bettor’s Delight Mach Three

Bettor’s Delight

Notafella Franco Belletti

Bury My Heart Under The Mattress Under The Mattress Everly Blue Kym’s Girl

Hill Of Gold Millwood Touche Sly Shard Andress Blue Chip Clare De Lune

Baptism Of Fire

Spreydon Lodge Ltd Ross & David Armstrong, Christopher Moore

Michele Carson

Paul Blackshaw

Paul Blackshaw

Greg Hope, Peter Hope Graeme Trist, David Miller, Bill Marra

Derek Moore

Est Dave Carville, Katie Carville Debbie & Mark Smith Cavalla Bloodstock Ltd John & Sheryl Street, Graeme & Erin Blackburn Allan Clark

1.57.4 1.58.2 1.59.2 1.57.7 1.58.1 1.57.8 1.58.7 1.59.3 1.56.6 1.59.8 1.57.7 1.57.2 2.00.7

MONKEY BONES

… siring 2YO winners right from the word ‘go’ The first small crop of foals by Monkey Bones turned two last season

Four of them made it to the racetrack as babies, & two of them

won…

BONECHIP

MILLICENT

(colt out of Lyn Chiola, by Chiola Cola) 5 starts: 2 wins, 2 placings, $10,784

(filly out of Black Onyx, by Gee Whiz II) 5 starts: 1 win, $4453

MONKEY BONES

$2,500 + gst Breeding incentives avail.

This is a tremendous start by a stallion. In addition to these two winners, quite a few other trainers have got a youngster by Monkey Bones that they’re happy to rave about.

Let’s remember, Monkey Bones has got all the right credentials to be successful…

   

He’s by Andover Hall out of a Valley Victory mare He won four races at two and trotted 1:57.6 He won twice at three, trotted 1:56.6, and retired at that age and he’s a very affordable option, at a fee of only $2,500

Standing at Wai-Eyre Farm again in the 2012-13 season (limited availability due to a stifle injury) OFFICE Sacha Crawford Phone: 03 312-6338 Email: waieyre@xtra.co.nz Fax: (semen orders) 03 312-6337

SALES John Robinson Phone: 021 865-745 Email: johnnyriver.robinson@gmail.com Phone: 0800 312-6338

FARM MANAGER Darryl Brown Phone: 0274 732-250 Email: waieyre.farm@xtra.co.nz

www.waieyrefarm.co.nz

New Zealand Group Race Winners 2011/12 GROUP 2 PACING WINNERS CONT...

RX Plastics Ashburton Flying Stakes Sky City Waikato Flying Mile JLT Futurity Stakes

WINNER Auckland Reactor Gomeo Romeo Hands Christian

SIRE

DAM

BREEDER

M/R

Mach Three Presidential Ball Christian Cullen

Atomic Lass Stylish Sweetheart Splendid Dreams

Tony Parker

1.58.7 Margaret, Gareth, Keith Downey 1.53.2 Charlie Roberts

2.00.2

Monarchy

Solar Fire

Love You Muscles Yankee Muscles Yankee

Swyncombe Sheezadoosie Sheezadoosie

Steve & Barbara Moffatt, Bill & Helen Bishop Mark Smith Breckon Bloodstock Ltd Breckon Bloodstock Ltd

GROUP 2 TROTTING WINNERS NZ Sires Stakes 2YO Trot Champs

Sheemon

NZ Sires Stakes Trotting Champs Lotalov Pure Air Lyell Creek Stakes I Can Doosit Group One Turf Bar Trotters Flying Mile I Can Doosit

2.00.0 2.04.2 1.59.3 1.55.5

GROUP 3 PACING WINNERS Alabar NZ Kindergarten Stakes NZ Sapling Stakes “American Ideal” Stakes Caduceus/Nevele R Fillies Classic Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup Ricoh Free-For-All Kina Craig Stud Nrthn Southland Cup Masport Kumeu Founders Cup Manukau Summer Cup

Alta Christiano Boom Gate Just Gorgeous Rozelski Ohoka Texas Franco Emirate Artiface Pembrook Benny Sir Lincoln

Christian Cullen Courage Under Fire Washington VC Bettor’s Delight Christian Cullen Christian Cullen Mach Three Courage Under Fire Mach Three

Right This Time Kellys Eye I’m Gorgeous Highview Hazel Millwood Touche Elisit Franco Abbey Rose Northern Franco Clare De Lune

PGG Wrightson Hannon Memorial

Monkey King

Sands A Flyin

Tuapeka Vale

Wai Eyre Farm “Rangiora Classic” ICE Free-For-All Glenferrie Farm Canterbury Classic Central Otago Trotting Cup Mountain River Processors Methven Cup Forbury Park Dunedin Championship Pak N Save Kumeu Stakes

Rangataua Ray Hands Christian Terror To Love Franco Ledger Vi Et Animo Hip Hop Anvil Jarcullembra

Armbro Operative Christian Cullen Western Terror Falcon Seelster Pacific Rocket Mach Three Christian Cullen

Kwaima Star Splendid Dreams Love To Live Lets Scoot Franco Blondie’s Pocket Tragically Hip Saucy Operator

“Gotta Go Cullen” Summer Cup

Sir Lincoln

Mach Three

Clare De Lune

Caduceus Club Breeders Stakes Avon City Ford (New Brighton) Cup

Carabella Auckland Reactor

Bettor’s Delight Mach Three

Andress Blue Chip Atomic Lass

Alta Breeding Co Ltd Joy Morris, Beverley Forrester Hamish Hunter, Ray Cleary Bob & Leonie Smolenski Est Dave Carville, Katie Carville Spreydon Lodge Ltd Karen & John Parsens Wally & Gwyn Power John & Sheryl Street, Graeme & Erin Blackburn Billie Sharples, Lesley Lewis, Matthew Lewis Glenray Standardbreds Ltd Charlie Roberts

Terry McDonald Spreydon Lodge Ltd Lynn Hodgson Sheldon Murtha Robert Austin, Brian Hughes, John Green John & Sheryl Street, Graeme & Erin Blackburn Cavalla Bloodstock Ltd Tony Parker

1.57.6 1.56.2 1.59.7 2.03.6 2.03.8 1.59.0 2.03.1 2.01.3 2.02.8 2.01.1 2.00.0 1.59.4 1.59.2 2.01.1 2.05.7 2.00.0 2.02.8 1.59.3 1.57.1 2.01.2

GROUP 3 TROTTING WINNERS Glenferrie Farm NZ Trotting Stakes Neumanns Hambletonian Classic NZ Trotters Trust NZ Trotting Oaks Glenferrie Farm 4YO Trotters Champs

Habibti Escapee Escapee Paramount Geegee

Love You Sundon Sundon Pegasus Spur

Ten To One Una Bromac Una Bromac Paramount Star

The Pres Ashburton Trotters Flying Mile Dr Cliff Irvine Memorial Trotting Cup Auckland Co-Op Taxi City Of Sails Trot D G Jones Trotting Cup Northern Trotting Breeders Stakes

“Ian Dobson” Summer Trotting FFA

Dr Hook Dr Hook I Can Doosit Vulcan Manchester Lass

Dr Hook

Dr Ronerail Dr Ronerail Muscles Yankee Earl Earl

Dr Ronerail

Now’s The Moment Now’s The Moment Sheezadoosie Epona Te Puke Illusion

Now’s The Moment

46 Breeding Matters August

Gaby Maghzal,Julie Maghzal Trevor Casey

Trevor Casey

Graham Gimblett, Studholme Bloodstock Ltd Gavin Moffat

Gavin Moffat

Breckon Bloodstock Ltd Jenny Butt, Don McKenzie Irene Steel, Heather & Russell Steel

Gavin Moffat

2.01.9 1.59.5 1.59.8 2.04.6 1.56.2 2.02.4 2.01.3 2.04.5 2.08.5 1.59.2

 Excellent In-Foal Rates  Preferred Semen Base for all major studs  24-hour Supervised Foaling  Clean & Healthy Environment  Top Class Facilities with Proven Results

5 Star

On-Farm Stallions – PACERS: CHRISTIAN CULLEN

Simply The Best

The Leading Sire of Harness Jewels winners continues to re-write the record book in every area.

GOTTA GO CULLEN

Pacer of the Year as a 2YO & 4YO

Topped the 2012 NZ Premier Yearling Sale with a stunning $100,000 colt from his first crop.

OHOKA ARIZONA

2YO Pacer of the Year

Won races in every season that he raced, and now his first crop of 2YOs are about to step out.

KLONDIKE KID

Emerging talent amongst the siring ranks

From his first crop, this young grey stallion has already sired his first 2YO winner.

$1.9 million son of Life Sign Brought back into service due to sparkling results in Australasia over the last 24 months.

TROTTERS:

ANGUS HALL

World’s Number One Trotting Sire

More than $70 million in stakes won to date.

Off to a flying start at stud Already the sire of two very promising 2YO winners from his first small crop of foals.

THE PRES

Tomorrow’s sire line, available today

A spectacular, long-barrelled individual with the breeding to match his physique.

OFFICE Sacha Crawford Phone: 03 312-6338 Email: waieyre@xtra.co.nz Fax: (semen orders) 03 312-6337

SALES Phone: 0800 312-6338 John Robinson Phone: 021 865-745 Email: johnnyriver.robinson@gmail.com

FARM MANAGER Darryl Brown Phone: 0274 732-250. Email: waieyre.farm@xtra.co.nz

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