KASA Bloodstock

02/09/2024

Today we welcomed Valma (LA CRIQUE) back into work here in our stables in Te Awamutu 😍

After her win in the $500,000 Magic Millions National Classic at Eagle Farm in June, she enjoyed a well deserved break in the Queensland Sun. ☀️☀️

Before returning to NZ she had been in light work in Queensland. We will aim to have her back racing mid-late November 🐎💥

Valma has also been recognised as a nominee in the Champion Sprinter/Miler category at the LOVERACING.NZ NZTR Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards 2023/2024 this Sunday 🤩👏🏻

We are extremely proud of her and can’t wait to see what she can do this season!

10/08/2024

What a way to kick off the new Season! 👏🏻🥇🎉

MIDNIGHT SCANDAL runs clear to take out Race 5 (R75 1400m) at Te Rapa today under Sam Spratt.

Congratulations to all of her connections!

We hope it’s the start of many more for our stable this 2024/2025 racing season 💥

09/08/2024

SATURDAY RACE PREVIEW - TE RAPA

We have 2x on the truck today to Te Rapa where there is a Heavy10 surface.

RACE 5;

MIDNIGHT SCANDAL (pictured) - 🥇WINNER🥇Consistent performer who is lightly race left-handed. She has been freshened a bit for this run to give her another go in this direction. She will be a good place chance in a tidy field.

MUSIGNY LASS - She has been disappointing to date after being off the racing scene for a long time. Plan is to try riding her back today with no pressure, would like to see her running home down the straight.

Good luck to all connections! 🐎

01/08/2024

Today marks the beginning of the new 2024/2025 Racing Season & we would like to take a moment to look back on our success during last season.

The 2023/2024 season culminated in 10x wins in NZ plus 1x win across the ditch at Eagle Farm.

Our highlight came from stable star La Crique picking up her second Group 1 in the Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic in February. She then went on to get her first Trans-Tasman success at Eagle Farm in the $500,000 Magic Millions National Classic (1600m).

We sold 4x horses within the season, including promising 4yr old Angland (Ace High x Markova) who has had 2x wins out of 3 runs for Trainers Price/Kent. He is certainly one to keep an eye on moving forward.

We would like to thank our Owners and connections for their support over last season and look forward to an exciting season ahead! We have some exciting young horses who have performed well in trials looking to make their debut this spring, as well as some promising lightly tried horses.

Bring on the the 2024/2025 Season!

🐎🎉

📸 Race Images NZ

07/07/2024

CORNELIA continues to impress, taking out the 3YO SW+P at Te Rapa on Saturday. Brining her record to 2 wins and 2 placings from 4 starts!

MIDNIGHT SCANDAL also went around in a Benchmark 75 with a strong run. Stepping up in grade following a last start win, she ran on well into 3rd on a testing track.

Congratulations to all connections!

07/07/2024

READ: Lightly tried filly Cornelia was a impressive winner at Te Rapa on Saturday for trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander. https://www.racingnews.co.nz/cornelia-all-class-at-te-rapa/

14/06/2024

After our recent successful trip with La Crique to Brisbane we would like to take the opportunity, in conjunction with John and Jan Cassin, to acknowledge the many people that made this trip a success!

A huge amount of planning goes in to an exercise like this and we were fortunate to be able to call of the services of many professionals, in their own fields, to assist with our plans.

Special thanks to Taplin Racing Stables Sunshine Coast for providing stabling and organising farrier, vet and chiropractic services. You were hugely supportive and no request was a problem, going above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.

Thanks to Kelly Jackson from Dunstan Horsefeeds for organising delivery of Dunstan Speed Feed.

Thanks to Kylie Unsworth from BetaVet NZ for supplying their amazing products in Betavet Prepare, and BetaVet Regumare.

Thankyou also to Tony Moore from Poseidon Equine for arranging the delivery of Digestive RP.

And to Trudy Thornton who was extremely generous in offering her services to ride La Criques gallops.

Thanks to Jake Barham, our farrier, who made it even possible to get her there in the first place and to Dave Keenan and his team, at Matamata Veterinary Services - Equine, who keep La Crique on the road from preparation to preparation.

Quite obviously Sarah Davis did an awesome job of taking excellent care of La Crique throughout her stay. A hugely important role that isn't without stress!

The entire team at home......Jaimee, Saph, Amy, Sam, Daniel and Bhanwar......did an awesome job in keeping the wheels turning while we were gone. Even managing to produce their own winner in Trouvaille while we were away!

La Crique now goes for a Queensland holiday and we look forward to working with all of you again during her next preparation.

Thankyou everyone!

08/06/2024

Kiwi mare La Crique helped to honour a dying man's final wish as emotions overflowed at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

07/06/2024

AUSTRALIA SATURDAY PREVIEW

La Crique - Eagle Farm, Race 7 - 5:13pm

La Crique is set to start her Australian campaign tomorrow on Queensland Oaks day in a WFA Fillies + Mares 1600m.
With top jockey James Mcdonald on the team are hopeful for a strong run and to show them what the kiwis are made of!

Valma as we know her, departed the stable 2 weeks ago set for Brisbane and has settled in well, with great reports making there way back home. She's even learnt how to somewhat enjoy a carrot!

We wish the best to all connections and we know she will make us proud!

06/06/2024

TROUVAILLE broke maiden ranks with a gutsy win at Te Aroha earlier in the week.
Piloted by Opie Bosson he was given a beautiful ride on a testing track.
Hitting the front half way up the straight, with challengers coming from all sides he managed to lift and fight them off.
Congratulations to all connections! Hopefully it's the first win of many.

03/06/2024

04/05/2024

La Crique winning the Gr.1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) in February.   Photo: Race Images Positive signs for La Crique’s Queensland mission Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 1 May 2024 Dual Group One winner La Crique looked to be near her brilliant best at the Te Awamutu trials on Tuesd...

09/04/2024

La Crique winning the Gr.1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) in February.  Photo: Race Images Palmerston North Queensland still a possibility for La Crique Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 9 April 2024 Dual Group One winner La Crique has certainly been a test of patience for trainers Simon and K...

25/02/2024

LA CRIQUE - DUAL GROUP 1 WINNER

We may have flown slightly under the radar leading into Saturdays Group 1 WFA Classic at Ōtaki, but the spotlight is definitely on her now.
A beautiful ride by Matt Cameron (only his first sit on her,) allowed her to jump well before settling midfield on the rail. Finding better ground in the centre of the field coming into the straight and bursting away from the pack.

It is known that we have been battling with different issues over the past 12 months and we are very grateful for the team we have supporting us. Matamata Veterinary Services - Equine Equine Muscle Therapy: Pete Neal and Ethan Dalley, thankyou for all your efforts in making sure she is always feeling her best and Jake Barham for the wonderful work looking after her feet and making sure she’s ready for the big days like these.

We’re thrilled for all connections and trust you celebrated well, hopefully there is plenty more to come!

02/02/2024

SHARES AVAILABLE

We are happy to announce we secured Lot 1034 on the final day of the sales.

A classy Almanzor filly prepared by Highline Thoroughbreds. She is the first foal out of Vin Rouge (by Burgundy.)

She’s gathered a lot of interest and is selling fast!
To express interest please get in touch!

Simon: 021655725
[email protected]

01/02/2024

We may have waited until Day 4 to strike but our first purchase of the 2024 NZB Yearling Sales is certainly a cracker.

A lovely Ace High c**t prepared by Seaton Park, out of two time winning Savabeel mare Savasong.

Shares are selling fast with only 20% available.
To express interest or purchase shares please get in contact, but be quick!

Simon: 021655725
[email protected]

✨Highlight Lot ✨

KASA Bloodstock outlaid $140,000 for Lot 935. A c**t by the young sire Ace High, offered by Seaton Park 😍🤝

Congrats to all connections 👏

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24/01/2024

SHE’S BACK….
LA CRIQUE is making an already very exciting night of New Zealand racing even more exciting for us.
This weekend she’ll be stepping out in the Group 2 Westbury Classic at the infamous Karaka Millions meeting.
After opting to go to the paddock instead of Australia during the spring, she’s back and ready to fire.
To read more see below….

La Crique will contest the Gr.2 Westbury Classic (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.  Photo: Trish Dunell La Crique returning to the big stage Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 24 January 2024 Group One winner La Crique will make her return to racing this Saturday on New Zealand racing’s bigges...

22/01/2024

With this exciting new announcement from NZB, and the NZB Yearling sales just around the corner there is no better time to join in on the fun than right now!
Simon and Katrina have been busy at parades over the recent weeks, and will be heading to Karaka later in the week to get eyes over potential new stars before the sales commence.

If you’ve had your eye on something or simply just want to join in on the fun, whether it’s a 10% share or 100% ownership please get in contact to express your interest.
You may just get a shot at running in the Southern Hemispheres richest 3 year old race!

Simon: 021655725
[email protected]

24/12/2023

From our team to yours Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Santa and Rudolph look slightly different here although we’re happy to say they managed to find us over here in Te Awamutu.

We hope you all enjoy the festive season and are ready to tune in to some racing while you’re in holiday mode.

We have 6 horses stepping out over five meetings in the coming week, and we’re excited to see what they can produce. Especially three of our 3yo’s that will be on debut, all following smart trials previously in their preps.
ASTERIAL is racing second up after a smart third at Tauranga 15/12, with IROQUIOS FALLS returning to the races following a nice trial in a strong field at Waipa 5/12.
MIDNIGHT SCANDAL is hoping to continue that winning feeling as she steps out again following a good win at Tauranga on the 15/12.

27/12 @ New Plymouth – IROQUIOS FALLS
30/12 @ Taupo – ASTERIAL & CORNELIA (Debut)
1/01 @ Pukekohe - MIDNIGHT SCANDAL
2/01 @ Tauranga – FAREWELL TO EIRE (Debut)
3/01 @ Te Aroha – TROUVAILLE (Debut)

18/12/2023

Tauranga Recap - 15/12

MIDNIGHT SCANDAL broke through maiden ranks scoring her first win at Tauranga on Friday. Guided by a great ride by Courtney Barnes, she was able to jump well and score a early position on speed. To see for yourself find the video below :)
Congratulations to connections, we hope it's the first of many.

ASTERIAL also stepped out at Tauranga with a very honest run fresh up in the R65 1600m. Ridden by Jess Allen, she settled midfield and was strong to the line, running on for third.

08/12/2023

SATURDAY PREVIEW – Trentham

Race 6, 3:38pm

SLEEPER

Jockey: J Doyle
Barrier: 5
Third up following a strong win at Hastings over 1600m (19/11.)
He's progressed well following this run and has travelled down good.
The team are expecting a strong run today and are excited to see what’s to come.

08/11/2023

THURSDAY PREVIEW – Taupo

RACE 1, 11:50am

Dunleith
Jockey: A Goindasamy
Barrier: 5
Second up following debut run at Rotorua over 1560m (26/10.) Step up in distance to 2000m looks to be ideal.

RACE 5, 2:12pm

Midnight Scandal
Jockey: C Barnes
Barrier: 2

Second up following tough debut run at Woodville over 1200m (21/9,) where not everything went right for her in the running. She’s trained on well, and we expect the addition of ear covers during the race to be a helping hand.

04/10/2023

LA CRIQUE will be stepping out at Matamata on Saturday in the Listed Team Wealleans Matamata Cup.
To read more...

La Crique winning last year's Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m)   Photo: Trish Dunell La Crique’s last hurrah to NZ spring Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 4 October 2023 Spring hasn’t been kind to La Crique in New Zealand and punters might get their last glimpse of her racing during the ...

29/09/2023

SATURDAY PREVIEW – HASTINGS

RACE 7, 4:01pm

LA CRIQUE - *SCRATCHED*
Jockey: C Grylls
Barrier: 8
Second up this prep following a tough run in the Tarzino Trophy on the 9th, today we see La Crique step out at Hastings in hope of going back-to-back in the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate.

She has travelled down well, and we are expecting a strong and honest run.
Fingers crossed the weather can play its part and the rain stays away.

20/09/2023

THURSDAY PREVIEW – WOODVILLE

RACE 3, 1:47pm

MIDNIGHT SCANDAL
Jockey: C Grylls
Barrier: 6
On debut with two prior trials, most recently a winning trial at Waipa on the 29th August. She has travelled down well, and we are expecting a strong first up run.