Northern Oaks goes to Secret Potion
If anyone deserved to win a Group One race then its Brian West of Studholme Bloodstock. The prolific harness racing breeder has produced bucket loads of Group One champions over the years but tonight (Friday) at Alexandra Park West got to experience his very own Group One glory when Secret Potion won the $150,000 Northern Oaks for 3yo pacing fillies.
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here to read the harnesslink.com article.
NZTR vowing to battle on
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing chairman Guy Sargent is vowing to continue the battle to get the One Racing concept accepted, despite Harness Racing New Zealand slamming the door shut on Monday (Feb 22).
Click here to read the harnesslink.com article courtesy of Mick Guerin (NZ Herald).
NZSBA Congratulate HRNZ on fund distribution policy
The NZ Standardbred Breeders’ Association (NZSBA) was encouraged to receive a circular from Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ), outlining the policy to give back $1.7 million to clubs after an interim payout from the New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB).
The economic downturn which inevitably flowed onto harness racing, has meant a decline in stakes. This much welcomed boost to stakes by HRNZ will no doubt be well received by clubs, owners and trainers.
The main feature of the proposed funding payment is an extra $6000 per meeting to each club.
NZSBA Chairman, Cleland Murdoch commented on the news;
“HRNZ has been prudent in its budgeting and distributions to clubs over the last 18 months. This additional distribution coupled with the use of some of the surplus in the Distribution Account is proof that governance of our industry is working at a code level.”
“HRNZ are to be congratulated on taking this approach. It is further proof, if any is needed, that harness racing does not need the One Racing model. Our code is capable of managing its own business for the benefit of clubs, licence holders, owners and breeders.”
HRNZ Fund Distribution
Click here to read the HRNZ press release on additional 1.7m to harness clubs.
One Racing - HRNZ response
Click here to read the HRNZ response to the One Racing proposal.
Mixed results at yearling sales
The North and South Island recorded quite different results at the 2010 PGG Wrightson Yearling sales, held in Karaka on Monday 15th February and Christchurch at the A & P Showgrounds on Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th February. Click here to read NZSBA article (published March, Breeding Matters).
Neonatal Isoerythrolysis
Neonatal isoerythrolysis (NI) is caused by an incompatibility of blood types between a mare and her foal. If a foal inherits from its sire a red cell factor (antigen) that the mare lacks, the mare may develop antibodies to that antigen. Click here to read the horsetalk.co.nz article.
Increased recognition for breeders
The NZSBA would like to express their thanks to HRNZ for accepting their request to add breeders' names to the results section of their website.
The award winning HRNZ website and powerful search tool: InfoHorse now includes the breeder details on those horses that were placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
The NZSBA constantly strive to ensure that breeders' commitment and passion to our sport is recognised and this recent addition by HRNZ to their website goes a long way to accomplishing this. It is interesting to note when browsing the results section that a high number of breeders also maintain the ownership of the horse.
The NZSBA are also hoping that harness racing clubs around the country also add the breeders name to the racebook. This facility is available by contacting HRNZ.
Globe derby society - news
Two newly available Globe Derby stallions will almost certainly be available to New Zealand harness racing breeders next season. Plans are in place for Magic Rule to be be relocated to a southern based stud in time for next season. Click here to read the harnesslink.com article.
Racing codes benefit from funding
The New Zealand Racing Board will make a special funding distribution of $6 million to the thoroughbred, harness racing and greyhound codes in March 2010. Racing Board Chairman Michael Stiassny said he was pleased the Board was able to make the unscheduled pay-out which would benefit the grassroots industry.
Click here to read the harnesslink.com article.
Stallion Fertility Statistics
Two files are available to download on stallion fertility statistics for 2008 and 2009. Click here for 2008 and here for 2009.
Third time lucky for broodmare Molly Darling
Multiple Group One winning mare, Molly Darling has left her first foal after three attempts. Her Mach Three colt is progressing well after a rough start to life. He was born this week at the highly regarded Waikato harness racing stud - Breckon Farms.... click
here to read harnesslink.com article.
Julius Caesar is commanding respect fast
The stock of In The Pocket stallion Julius Caesar finished the day at Ashburton today (Wednesday) with a hiss and a roar with Chain Of Command winning race seven, followed shortly after by a siring the quinella in the last with Empire Flame holding out Smooth Julius for line honours..... click
here to read the harnesslink.com article.
Crosses of Gold
We have just updated the
Crosses of Gold which can be found in this area. Click
here to be directed to login.
Worm control series
Click
here to read the extensive series on worm burdens in New Zealand and ways of controlling them. Courtesy of Neil Clarkson,
www.horsetalk.co.nz
Janetta's Pride overdue for recognition
Janetta's Pride has been most unlucky not to be accorded some sort of broodmare award over the years, but her case is looking pretty undeniable now after producing the top 3-year-old trotter of the season in Ima Gold Digger... click
here to read the harnesslink.com article by Frank Marrion
Media Releases NZSBA Broodmare of Excellence Award
New NZSBA Chairman announced
PGG Wrightson NZSBA Major Sponsor
Dexter Dunn outstanding achievement award
Analysis of Supply Chain Wastage in the Thoroughbred and Harness Racing Codes
Lease-A-Filly
Mitavite join with NZSBA
NZSBA congratulates NZMTC on new stables
Vetpro join NZSBA as major sponsor
2009 Yearling Sales wrap - March 2009
Vendors meet the market - February 2009
Auckland yearling sale, positive start - February 2009
NI affiliate kicks of yearling sales in style - February 2009
NZSBA Welcomes Jardine Bloodstock Insurance as major sponsor
National office now open - November 2008
Integrity - NZSBA seeks rule changes
