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2023/24 NZ Premiership Winning Stable
15 X Champion Stable - New Zealand, Australia & Singapore
Mark Walker | Sam Bergerson

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02/09/2024

5 Win Saturday - Fellini Fearless

A super Saturday indeed!

Five winners - four in New Zealand and a Group 3 title to Quintessa in Melbourne - there was a lot to celebrate as we officially bade winter farewell ... Fellini is as honest and consistent as the day is long, and it was again his turn to shine, delivering Te Akau's third win for the day ...

Fully deserved of his sixth victory, Fellini (5 g Belardo – Silke Top, by Librettist) won the $40,000 Rating 75 1800 metres on Saturday at Riccarton.

Better suited to the Good4 footing, after racing consistently well on heavy tracks without success, Fellini, who had previously won from 1000m – 1400m, and also appeared likely to appreciate stepping up in distance.

Confronted with the outside gate (13), after overcoming a similar situation from barrier 10 to finish fourth in the Rating 75 1600 metres on 10 August at Riccarton, Fellini was sent forward by jockey Wiremu Pinn to camp in second, literally jogging when taking over around the home turn, and never looked in danger of defeat.

It was another good ride by former Te Akau apprentice Wiremu Pinn, seizing the opportunity to be back in the tangerine colours, having won earlier on the programme aboard The Victress - he has now ridden four winners in eight days for the stable.

In the race named Group 1 Raceday Party 14 September, on footing upgraded from Soft5 to Good4 after race three, Fellini won by one and a quarter lengths, running 1800 metres in 1:50.0, and reduced from an earlier fixed odds quote of $8.00 to pay $5.10 & $2.00 on the NZ TAB tote.

A terrifically durable and consistent galloper, who finished third in the Karaka Million 2YO and fourth in the Group 3 El Roca – Sir Colin Meads Trophy 1200m – which comes around again next Saturday at Hastings – Fellini was unable to salute as a four-year-old, but as a recently turned five-year-old could go on to win more races.

“It was really good to see him back in the winner’s circle today,” said Mark Walker, who trains with Sam Bergerson.

“While it's been a while between wins, he has wonderful ownoers who have been super patient, but he’s also been very consistent.

“He’s also got a hidden talent. He’s been schooling very well over the jumps and we think that is really helping his form.

“It was good to see him run out the 1800 metres so strongly, with a view to future races, and Wiremu (Pinn) summed things up perfectly.”

From a talented international family, and owned by Te Akau Fine Fashion Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM), Fellini was purchased by David Ellis CNZM for $40,000 from breeders Valachi Downs at the 2021 Karaka Book 1 Sale. A year beforehand at Karaka, his half-brother Chancellor (Vadamos – Silke Top) sold for $185,000.

Grand-dam Zaza Top (Lomitas) was Second Top filly in the German 2YO Handicaps and continued her success at stud, having already left Champion 3YO in Germany Zazou (Shamardal), and Zoe Dream (Galileo), winner of seven from 2300m to 4050m in France. She has also left Group Two placed Za Za Gabor (O’Reilly) in New Zealand, a half-sister to Silke Top.

It was fitting that Fellini was bred by Kevin Hickman (Valachi Downs), as the race named in his honour: Vale Kevin Hickman, earlier on the card was won by stable-mate The Victress, and the memorial service for Hickman was held on the same day at The Christchurch Town Hall.

“It was a great shame for the New Zealand racing industry and his family to lose Kevin, after suffering a long illness, and his notable input will always be remembered in both business and horse racing,” Ellis said.

“He was a particularly personable character, happy in everyone’s company, and he had a great passion for the racing industry.

“For Fellini and his owners, while he may have been unable to win last season, I thought the manner in which he won today suggests there is more to come.

“He’s handled a range of footing, while probably better suited on reasonable tracks, and there will be plenty of nice races coming up for him.”

Fellini was strapped by Talib Hussain.

Photo credit - Ajay Berry - www.raceimages.co.nz

02/09/2024

5 Win Saturday - The Victress By Name, By Result 🏆

Saturday 31 August - last official day of winter - was a superb farewell to that season, with Te Akau winning five races, four in New Zealand and a Group 3 in Melbourne!

Win No.2 for the afternoon saw The Victress live up to her name, delivering a stable quinella with About Last Night, one of last season''s ladies' partnership horses ...

Debut winner The Victress (3 f Zousain – Liesele, by Exceed and Excel) commenced her three-year-old season in style when winning the $40,000 Vale Kevin Hickman 3YO 1000 metres on Saturday at Riccarton.

A beautifully relaxed filly, The Victress only had three starts as a two-year-old, but indicated her ability and potential when doing the job nicely to win the Maiden 2YO 1000 metres in January at Te Aroha.

She was held up behind runners, but was good late and strong through the line when trialling on 6 August at Te Rapa, and trainers Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson sent both her and stable-mate About Last Night, who finished second to provide a stable quinella, south for their resuming assignments at Riccarton.

Requiring speed for the short 1000-metre trip, The Victress and About Last Night were both quickly into stride from barrier four and six respectively and after travelling sweetly in front for jockey Wiremu Pinn, it was The Victress that raced clear to score dominantly.

It was a praiseworthy effort by About Last Night too, after sitting second in the open for stable apprentice Jess Allen (a2) and she was eye-catching as she continued to find the line.

“It was a good ride of Wiremu’s to get a pretty soft lead and they don’t seem to be making up much ground with the rail out (11 metres),” Walker said.

“It’s good that she’s now had a look down the chute at Riccarton, because next start she’ll be in the Canterbury Belle Stakes (Listed, 1200m), and, obviously, she’s in the 2023 Fillies' Partnership with Captured By Love (dual Group Two winner and twice Group One placed), so the owners have a high winning ratio for that syndicate of two fillies.

“The Victress is just a bit stronger this year and I think she’ll really go on with it.”

The $80,000 Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Canterbury Belle Stakes over 1200m is held on Saturday 14 September at Riccarton, and was won last year by stable-mate Viva Vienna, to provide Te Akau with its fifth success in the race.

On Soft5 footing, The Victress ran 1000 metres in 57.0, and drifted in betting to pay $5.40 & $1.90 on the NZ TAB tote.

Purchased by David Ellis CNZM for A$250,000, from the draft of Coolmore Stud, at the 2023 Magic Millions' Gold Coast Yearling Sale and is owned by the Te Akau 2023 Magic Fillies’ Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM). The Victress was the first runner and winner for young sire Zousain (Zoustar) in New Zealand, when she won on debut, and he now has recorded 14 individual winners.

Standing at Widden Stud, Zousain was trained by Chris Waller to win the Group 2 Moet & Chandon Classic 1200m as a two-year-old and was runner-up three times at Group One level from 1200m – 1600m.

Her dam Liesele, by Champion Sire Exceed and Excel (Danehill), won nine races from 1000m – 1200m, including the Listed Alinghi Stakes 1100m as a three-year-old at Caulfield, and has now produced four individual winners of 17 races.

“We took a bit of a gamble buying this filly by a first season sire, but she is such a lovely filly and has now won twice from four starts,” Ellis said.

“There are only two horses in the syndicate, this filly and Captured By Love, who is a finalist for Champion Two-Year-Old, and it’s great to see The Victress come back and win like that fresh-up.”

“It’s been a good start to the day, winning with this filly after she’s looked promising as a two-year-old, and again winning the first two-year-old race of the season with To Bravery Born at Wanganui,” Ellis added.

“He (To Bravery Born) was great buying at Karaka, to be able to buy a Snitzel c**t for $200,000 from Greg Tomlinson’s Nearco Stud, as it was only last year that they were Breeder of the Year, and his shares sold in about two minutes flat.”

The additional runner on the programme for Walker & Bergerson at Wanganui, Unbridled Joy, a three-year-c**t also by Snitzel, produced a very good fresh-up run for second in the Listed HS D**e Wanganui Guineas 1200m.

The Victress was strapped by Naomi Warrander.

Photo credit - Ajay Berry - www.raceimages.co.nz

02/09/2024

5 Win Saturday - To Bravery Born - Season's 1st 2YO Winner

What a Super Saturday!

Five wins, including a stunning Group 3 Melbourne victory - here is the first of the day ...

As it has previously, Te Akau Racing won the first two-year-old race of the season when To Bravery Born (2 c Snitzel – Milunka, by All Too Hard) scored in the $25,000 Dave Hoskin Carriers Maiden 2YO 800 metres on Saturday at Wanganui.

Stable-mate and subsequent Group 2 Eclipse Stakes 1200m winner Bellatrix Star won the race last year, while Rubicon Crossing won in 2022 before being twice stakes' placed, and in 2019 Cool Aza Beel scored prior to becoming the fourth of seven consecutive Karaka Million 2YO winners for the stable, before also winning the Group 1 Sistema Stakes 1200m. He now stands at Newhaven Park Stud in Australia.

To Bravery Born had quickened with a strong finish into third when having his sole trial on 6 August at Te Rapa, and similarly accelerated too well for his opponents under Te Akau stable rider Opie Bosson ONZM.

Camped on the two leaders before working into contention nearing the home turn, it was clear To Bravery Born had the measure of his rivals with a good turn of foot to lead a furlong out and he was pretty soft at the line when drawing clear by two lengths.

“The horses inside me ran really wide at the start, took us out a bit, but we just got back off them and he got into a rhythm,” Bosson said.

“Once I stoked him up before the turn he stretched out really nicely and did it quite easily in the end.

“He’s definitely got the ability, had a few gears left, so the further he goes the better.”

Clocking 49.9 for 800 metres on Heavy10 footing, To Bravery Born paid $2.40 on the NZ TAB tote, starting second elect behind runner-up Toretto (Ardrossan).

Last season premiership winning trainers Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson prepared 16 individual two-year-old winners for 23 wins, including seven stakes' wins, and have again commenced on the right note.

“I remember when Dave (Ellis) bought him as a yearling, we looked at each other and couldn’t believe that he only made for $200,000, and were quite perplexed at the time as to why, but it was late in the day and there was torrential rain,” Walker said.

“For a Snitzel c**t he was great value, and it was exciting to see him win the way he did on his debut outing.

“He broke in well, has always been a very forward type, and the way he relaxed and went to the line today, really uncontested, which suggests he has a really nice future.

“Greg Tomlinson (Nearco Stud) bred the horse and we’ve had a lot of luck buying horses off him. We had a really good horse in Singapore called Distinctive Darci that Dave bought from Greg, and he won multiple races, and also the Group 1 NZ 1000 Guineas winner Kahma Lass that Dave bought off him too.

“So it’s a very lucky connection and hopefully this bloke goes on with it to the next level.”

From a dam line with which Te Akau has had plenty of success, To Bravery Born was purchased by David Ellis CNZM for $200,000 at the Karaka 2024 Book 1 Sale, from the draft of Curraghmore Stud, and owned by the Te Akau Secret Identity Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis).

By the four-time Champion Sire in Australia, Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice), who was also the Leading Sire of Two-Year-Olds four times, the dam of To Bravery Born, dual winner Milunka, is by proven sire All Too Hard (Casino Prince), a half-brother to unbeaten Black Caviar (Bel Esprit) and sire of Queensland Horse of the Year and seven-time Group One winner Alligator Blood.

The illustrious dam side of the family is very well known by Te Akau, through the outstanding deeds of grand-dam Distinctive Lass (Orientate).

At the time of purchase, Ellis said: “We love buying from this family, have had plenty of success, and to buy a Snitzel c**t with this sort of pedigree for that price is quite incredible.

“There are a lot of similarities to other family members we have bought and trained, and it’s just an incredible family of horses that love racing and winning.”

From the same draft (Curraghmore Stud), Ellis purchased Group 1 NZ 1000 Guineas' winner Kahma Lass (Darci Brahma), a subsequent stakes' winner at Caulfield; stakes' placed winner of three in Wairau Cove (Darci Brahma), and big winner Distinctive Darci (Darci Brahma).

A smart four-length trial winner on debut at Te Aroha, Distinctive Darci transferred to Te Akau's Singapore stable where, trained by Mark Walker, he won 11 races, including a Group Two, and over NZ$1 million in prize money.

Dam Milunka is also a half-sister to Kuro (Denman), winner of five stakes' races in a total of eight wins, and Southern Lad (Ocean Park) who also won seven in Australia while overall, Distinctive Lass has produced eight individual winners of 36 races.

In addition, Ellis purchased five-time Group One winner and Champion Sire Darci Brahma (Danehill) as a yearling at Karaka, and the mating with Distinctive Lass has worked extraordinarily well.

Fourth dam, Special (Habituate), won 10 races including three Group Ones, all at Flemington: the Newmarket Handicap 1200m, the Lightning Stakes 1000m and the Gadsden Stakes 1200m. At stud, Special produced 14 foals, 10 raced and nine were winners.

A total of 13 stakes' winners and eight stakes'-placed performers descend from Sal II (Sallust), the dam of Special.

To Bravery Born carries a cross of Danehill through his sire lines, and Snippets on the sire line of Snitzel and dam line of All Too Hard.

On course, Te Akau racing manager Reece Trumper said: “It was big training effort from Mark and Sam.

“He got better in his time away after the trial, in a good training move we got him out of the stable for a week doing dressage and it really has made the horse.

“I loved the way he relaxed, didn’t overdo it or do anything silly, so it was really good to see.

“Well done to Dave (Ellis). He bought the horse off Greg Tomlinson, and he’s stayed in as a part-owner, and John and Denise Elstob, they have a big share in him, and Karyn is syndicating these horses, and honestly, we just can’t thank them enough with what they do for us.

“We have new and long-term Te Akau owners in the horse, some that were in Tokyo Tycoon and a lot of other good horses as well.

“We can’t do this without the owners and we’ve got to thank them so much for everything, because they support Te Akau, and we can’t buy these horses unless we have their support.”

To Bravery Born was strapped by Errol (Egg Roll) Rich.

Photo credit - www.raceimages.co.nz

01/09/2024

5 Win Saturday - Queen Quintessa Melbourne Group 3 Crown

After four New Zealand Saturday wins, all eyes turned to our last season's Group 1 Levin Classic winner - Quintessa.

After a top class 3YO season, that has seen her nominated as a finalist for Champion 3YO of the Year, she returned to Te Akau's Cranbourne base last last month, with unfinished business on her mind. Twice fourth in both the Group 1 Australian Oaks in Sydney and Group 1 Australian Guineas in Melbourne, Quintessa was hugely unlucky when beaten into second by a lip in the Group 2 Alister Clarke Stakes at Moonee Valley after losing a plate in the running and being galloped on.

We know she is a talent, and she reinforced this again when securing her first Group victory in Australia on Saturday - made even more special with former Te Akau apprentice Daniel Stackhouse in the pilot's seat - and carrying a significant weight impost of 60kgs!

Group One winner and Champion Three-Year-Old finalist Quintessa (4 m Shamus Award – Chaquinta, by High Chaparral) resumed with a terrific victory in the A$200,000 Group 3 Tobin Brothers Cockram Stakes over 1200m for Four-Year-Old Mares & Upwards on Saturday at Caulfield (Melbourne).

The only runner on the programme for Te Akau trainer Mark Walker, who with Sam Bergerson recorded four wins on the same day in New Zealand, Quintessa emulated former star stable-mate Probabeel (Savabeel) who won the Cockram Stakes in 2021. Probabeel went on to be twice named NZ Horse of the Year and ended up winning four Group One races in Australia during her glittering career.

Winner of her sole start as a two-year-old, Quintessa had a phenomenal three-year-old season, highlighted by winning the Group 1 Levin Classic over 1600m, and marked her consistency with three fourths in Group One races, including the Group 1 Australian Guineas, Group 1 Australian Oaks and Group 1 BCD Sprint (Te Rapa).

She also finished runner-up in both the Group 2 Alistair Clark Stakes and Group 2 Auckland Guineas.

Although remaining back when unable to quicken on Heavy10 footing in a trial on 10 August at Te Rapa, Quintessa had previously shown the ability to act fresh, has no shortage of grit and class and in scoring, made it three wins from four starts over 1200 metres.

Ridden by former Te Akau apprentice Daniel Stackhouse, making a name for himself among the top echelon of jockeys in Melbourne, with over 1000 wins to his credit in Australia, Quintessa was submerged in midfield before angling clear five wide into the straight and despite carrying the heftiest impost she again exuded her fortitude to win.

“She had to stand in the gates a bit too long and got a little worked up, but she stepped lovely,” Stackhouse said.

“I followed Wrote To Arataki, who gave us a nice cart into it. I was little bit rough on the corner, making sure I got the room to improve into the race and then she did the rest.

“She gives a great feeling. I gave her a little trot and canter on Thursday, to have a feel of her.

“Obviously she’s a class horse in New Zealand, a Group One winner at a mile, and the team is just changing things up a little bit keeping her to the shorter trips. They’ve done a great job.”

On Good3 footing, Quintessa ran 1200 metres in 1:11.5 and returned $10.80 & $3.20 on the NZ TAB tote.

“It was a great return to racing this season by Quintessa, a really thrilling win, especially carrying the top weight of 60-kilos. It was really good to have Daniel Stackhouse ride another winner for us in a big race,” said Walker, as Stackhouse also obliged aboard stable-mate Midnight Blue (So You Think) in May at Caulfield.

“I remember first seeing Daniel ride in his home town at Ashburton, when he was apprenticed down south. I had a good chat to him and we bought up north to Te Akau, and recognised his talent from very early on.

“He’s a good athlete, strong, hard working and it's great to see him win again in the tangerine today.

“Quintessa galloped a few Friday’s ago, up the back straight on the course proper at Matamata, and Opie (Bosson) was adamant that she was coming back really well.

“The trial didn’t flatter her at Te Rapa, but we just knew that once the blinkers go back on she’s a different horse.

“Also congratulations to her breeder, Linda Huddy (Director Queensland Thoroughbred Owners' Association), who retained a share in her, and we’ve always got a lot of confidence buying horses off the Hawkins' family (Wentwood Grange) at the Karaka sales. They do a great job and present them in top order, year in and year out.”

On course, Te Akau Australia assistant trainer Ben Gleeson said:

“She went home and spelled at Te Akau Stud, so she was prepped over there. Mark (Walker), Sam (Bergerson), Nicole (Shailer), and the whole team that oversaw her prep, and she had one trial and one jump out, they’d been really happy with her.

“She really pleased Mark in a gallop before she came over, and looking back, hindsight is a great thing in racing, she is bred to stay. But this preparation, Mark has thought if we keep her a bit fresh and keep her to the shorter trips she could be a sprinter/miler filly.

“There is a lovely programme for these fillies and mares, so she’ll go two weeks to the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes 1400m at Flemington, and aim to run Melbourne Cup week in the Group 1 Empire Rose 1600m, which could be the perfect race for her.”

Te Akau was previously rewarded with victory in the A$1 million Group 1 TAB Empire Rose Stakes on Derby Day at Flemington, when Melody Belle brilliantly won in 2019, recording her 10th of 14 Group One victories, setting a national record by the dual NZ Horse of the Year.

“Her form was on the board, but everyone overlooked it, and Mark was confident she’d run a big race. We’d been happy in the couple of weeks she’d been over here, so we were buoyed,” Gleeson added.

Owned by Te Akau Awarded Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM), Quintessa was purchased by Te Akau principal David Ellis CNZM as a yearling for $170,000 at the 2022 Karaka Book 1 Sale, from the draft of Wentwood Grange, and has won nearly NZ$800,000 in stakes money.

Quintessa has recorded five wins and three seconds, from 11 starts.

“To win five races at three different venues is the biggest thrill you can have on any race day and we’ll be celebrating accordingly,” said Ellis, who purchased four of the five winners as yearlings.

“Mark (Walker) has assembled an outstanding team at our stable in Cranbourne, headed by Ben Gleeson, and Emma Wilson who strapped her also rides her in work.

“Hunter (Durrant) and our southern team at Riccarton won three races on the programme, all ridden by Wiremu Pinn, and the two-year-olds we’ve won that first race at Wanganui with they’ve all trained on really well. So it was a big thrill to win it again this year with Snitzel c**t To Bravery Born.

“Mark, Sam and Nicole have done a great job in sending Quintessa over to Australia in such good order, and ready to win first-up. That’s the result of a massive team effort, including Deane and those who looked after her when she spelled here at Te Akau Stud.

“I’m thrilled for Daniel Stackhouse, too. He came to work for us an apprentice and it’s just such a thrill to see these young guys go on and achieve such success through sheer hard work and determination, and he’s one of the best riders in Melbourne.”

Quintessa was strapped by Emma Wilson.

01/09/2024

Te Akau Singapore Sunday Preview

Te Akau Singapore has four horses entered on Sunday 1 September at Kranji.

4:30 p.m. R1 1 Otahuhu (5 g Overshare – O’Reilly Miracle) – Bruno Queiroz; he drew barrier 9 of 11 in the S$30,000 Class 5 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 59kg. He has the gate speed to combat his wide draw (9), brings a good course/distance record to the contest, and rates a strong top three chance - one of two in the event for the stable.

4:30 p.m. R1 3 Santino (4 g Santos – Mercy’s Choice) – Carlos Henrique; he drew barrier 8 of 11 in the S$30,000 Class 5 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 59kg. He finished a solid second when dropping back to Class 5 last start and has definite first four claims.

5:30 p.m. R3 5 Rocky (6 g El Roca – Anthology) – Carlos Henrique; he drew barrier 1 of 6 in the S$50,000 Class 4 1600 metres on the poly track and carries 54.5kg. He steps up to the mile for this, his third run back and is ideally drawn (1), to present as a top four chance.

8:00 p.m. R8 2 Axel (9 g Darci Brahma – Josephines Fortune) – Marc Lerner; he drew barrier 4 of 10 in the S$50,000 Class 4 1400 metres on the turf and carries 56.5kg. Today he steps out on his favourite course/distance, on/over which he has recorded six wins. While he meets a competitive field, his prospects would noticeably improve with any rain.

30/08/2024

Te Akau Trans-Tasman Saturday Preview 🍊

Te Akau Racing has 13 horses entered on Saturday 31 August: Wanganui and Riccarton in New Zealand, and Caulfield in Melbourne.

Wanganui:

Weather: cloudy, track: Heavy10, rail: out 3 metres. 16mls rain forecast Saturday.

12:15 p.m. R1 1 Tagalomu (2 g Tagaloa – Sentimental Miss) – Craig Grylls; one of two starters for the stable in the very first 2YO race of the season, he is from the first crop by Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes' winner Tagaloa (Lord Kanaloa (JPN)), out of Group 1 NZ Oaks and Listed Wanganui Cup winner Sentimental Miss (Reliable Man). He is debuting without a trial in the $25,000 Maiden 2YO 800 metres, but has the pedigree credentials to handle the track and sprint well fresh. Fixed odds: $6.50 & $1.50.

12:15 p.m. R1 2 To Bravery Born (2 c Snitzel – Milunka) – Opie Bosson; our second runner in the first 2YO race of the season, he quickened with a strong finish for third when trialling on 6 August at Te Rapa, and he too obviously debuts in the $25,000 Maiden 2YO 800 metres. By Champion Two-Year-Old Sire Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice), this c**t is from a dam line with which Te Akau has had plenty of success, and rates a top three chance. Fixed odds: $3.00 & $1.20.

2:42 p.m. R5 3 Unbridled Joy (3 c Snitzel – Joy Forever) – Opie Bosson; he was seen doing his best work through the line over the sprint trip in a trial on 21 August at Taupo, and resumes in the Listed $80,000 HS D**e Wanganui Guineas over 1200m. He won impressively last season on Soft6 footing over 1200 metres, is stakes' placed, does have the ability to act fresh, but the question is how he will handle the heavy conditions that will prevail. Fixed odds: $4.40 & $1.55.

Riccarton:

Weather: fine, track: Soft6, rail: out 9 metres to 1000m and 11 metres to winning post. No rain forecast.

12:26 p.m. R2 1 Bello Mio (5 g Deep Field – Bella Francesca) – Jess Allen (a2); he finished well in a photo for third when trialling on 13 August at Ashburton, and resumes in the $40,000 Rating 65 1000 metres. He is a dual winner over 1050 metres at Matamata and can race well in a fresh state. With solid course form, weight relief to 57kg thanks to the apprentice claim, and a handy draw (4), he looks competitively poditioned in this - the first of two in the event for the team. Fixed odds: $7.50 & $2.60.

12:26 p.m. R2 7 Vivacious (4 m Dundeel – Vivi Veloce) – Wiremu Pinn; she made solid ground to finish among the minors in a trial on 6 August at Te Rapa, and likewise resumes in the $40,000 Rating 65 1000 metres. She broke through with an easy win over 1400 metres last season at Te Aroha, and has shown to run good sectionals. She too brings the right credentials to the contest to race well fresh-up. Fixed odds: $4.00 & $1.75.

1:38 p.m. R4 4 About Last Night (3 f Capitalist – Kissmelikearocksta) – Jess Allen (a2); one of two Te Akau fillies in this race, both of whom have transferred south, she is raced by a partnership of ladies. She had two preparatory trials in North Island and resumes in the $40,000 3YO 1000 metres. A natural runner that won on debut last season over 950 metres at Tauranga, she has the advantage of weight relief to 54kg, and rates a top three chance fresh-up. Fixed odds: $3.80 & $1.65.

1:38 p.m. R4 5 The Victress (3 f Zousain – Liesele) – Wiremu Pinn; she was held up behind runners but showed a good turn of foot through the line when clear late during a trial on 6 August at Te Rapa. She likewise resumes in the $40,000 3YO 1000 metres, did the job nicely for her debut win in the Maiden 2YO 1000 metres in January at Te Aroha, and certainly has ability to also rate a top three chance. Fixed odds: $4.00 & $1.70.

2:13 p.m. R5 5 El Viento (4 g El Roca – Mandeville) – Wiremu Pinn; he trialled on 6 August at Te Rapa, has won twice over 1400 metres last season, and resumes in the $40,000 Rating 75 1200 metres. A talented horse that finds the line with vigour, he appears suited to the open expanses of the Riccarton course, but will need a whole lot of luck from his wide draw (14) - one of two in the race for the team. Fixed odds: $5.00 & $2.05.

2:13 p.m. R5 12 French Rose (5 m Burgundy – Paraiba) – Jess Allen (a2); she led home a stable trifecta for trainers Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson in the Rating 65 1200 metres on the middle day (7 Aug.) of Grand National week at Riccarton on the poly track. She returns to the turf and steps up in grade for the Rating 75 1200 metres, but does have the benefit of bothweight relief to 52kg and race fitness on side - however the wide gate does work against her (13). Fixed odds: $14.00 & $4.20.

2:50 p.m. R6 5 Fellini (5 g Belardo – Silke Top) – Wiremu Pinn; he fought on gamely for fourth on Heavy10 footing in the Rating 75 1600 metres here on 10 August, and contests the $40,000 Rating 75 1800 metres. He has been racing consistently, should appreciate improved track conditions, and has first four claims if he too can secure luck in the running from the tricky outside gate (13). Fixed odds: $8.00 & $2.70.

4:00 p.m. R8 3 Fierce Flight (6 g Flying Artie – First Bloom) – Jess Allen (a2); he has had three preparatory trials to ready for his return to racing - most recently running home well in quiet trial on 13 August at Ashburton, and resumes in the $50,000 Open Handicap 1600 metres. He is the winner of six races from 1600m – 2200m, including the Listed Hawkes Bay Cup over 2200m, and has placed twice to 3200 metres at Group Three level. While he does meet more seasoned horses on this occasion, he has weight relief 55kg, and is more than capable of a bold effort first up if things can go his way from the wide draw (12). Fixed odds: $26.00 & $6.00.

4:35 p.m. R9 1 Kabugee (5 g Satono Aladdin – Kabuki) – Wiremu Pinn; he came from last to record a good finish for a close up sixth in the Rating 75 1400 metres on 16 August at Oamaru, and drops in grade for the $40,000 Rating 65 1400 metres. He is the winner of three races and has been competitive at stakes' level in North Island. While he carries the top weight (60kg), he has a senior rider engaged and is ideally drawn (2) to be a top three prospect. Fixed odds: $5.50 & $2.25.

Caulfield:

Weather: fine, track: Good4, rail: true. No rain forecast.

5:30 p.m. (NZ) ~ 3:30 p.m. (Vic) R7 1 Quintessa (4 m Shamus Award – Chaquinta) – Daniel Stackhouse; she remained back while unable to quicken on Heavy10 footing in trial on 10 August at Te Rapa, and resumes in the A$200,000 Group 3 Tobin Brothers Cockram Stakes 1200m for four-year-old mares & upwards. A finalist for NZ Champion Three-Year-Old, last season she won the Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m), while also recording three fourths in Group One races, including the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) and Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m). She was also runner up by the barest of margins in the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes over 2-040m at Moonee Valley. She certainly has the ability to be competitive fresh up and has no shortage of grit and talent. NZ TAB fixed odds: $11.00 & $3.60.

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Imperatriz Sale Spotlight - Watch Today The Magic Millions' National Broodmare Sale commences today - and the 'mare of the moment' will be our own Imperatriz. Today we will see our wonderful 'Berri' go through the auction ring 'virtually' - she will be offered for sale to dissolve her racing partnership - whilst being happily ensconced in her paddock at the farm! We have been asked by many people about how they can watch the sale - so if you are keen to follow the action, here is the link to the live sale coverage. Imperatriz is Lot 587 and is estimated to go under the hammer sometime between 6.00pm - 6.45pm NZ time - it is hard to be precise, as much depends on how the actual sale itself proceeds today. Berri (as we know Imperatriz) has brought such joy to so many, and as this chapter closes on this part of her life today, we have very mixed emotions - pride, sadness, excitement, anticipation, respect, and love. To reign supreme on the global stage, as she has done, is a remarkable achievement and we are so proud of all she has accomplished. Here is the link to her catalogue page: www.catalogue.magicmillions.com.au/lot/24GWM/587 Here is the link to the live action: www.magicmillions.com.au/youtube-live-broadcast/ Remember, Imperatriz was the final yearling to sell in her year. Looking back, it is incredible to believe that her shares were not in high demand - beautifully bred, a wonderful athlete - as we always say, there is no rhyme nor reason - last to sell is definitely not least. Other examples of 'last to sell' in their year are Group 1 winner Avantage who was Champion 2YO and sold for $4.1 million as a broodmare, and also Cool Aza Beel who was also a Group 1 and Karaka Millions' winner, and likewise Champion 2YO - he now stands at stud! So do check out our remaining shares - their is a huge amount of quality and class still available - www.teakauracing.com/yearlings-shares

Imperatriz - Magic Millions

There's excitement just around the corner with Imperatriz, who in one week from today will be sold at the Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale. Te Akau caught up with the Magic Millions team to chat about the incredible journey we've had with her. " Magic Millions: The finest racemare to go to auction in 2024 is the global sprinting phenomenon, Imperatriz. She is a 10-time Group One winner and the highest-rated mare and sprinter of her generation. Imperatriz is up for sale on May 28. This is the rarest of opportunities from Te Akau Racing" Learn more - https://catalogue.magicmillions.com.au/lot/24GWM/587

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Lot 330 bay filly Fastnet Rock – Supreme Mind (Akeed Mofeed) $260,000 (draft: Newgate Farm)

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No one could look as good as you, Imperatriz! 🎶 Best of luck today to our special girl Berri as she contests her 11th Group 1 in the A$3m Group 1 T J Smith Stakes at Randwick! The rain has cleared and we're all set to go! We’re feeling Berri excited - bring it on 🫐🏆🍊

As another Trans-Tasman weekend dawns for the tangerine, our focus shifts to Trentham and the rain-drenched city of Sydney. Indeed, Sydney is firmly under the rain radar today, with torrents cascading down as we present this week's edition of Te Akau TV. Before we get into the thick of the weekend action our results over the past week were nothing short of sensational. Sans Doute delivered a stellar performance, re-affirming her love affair with Flemington when winning valuable black type. She stormed home in the Listed ATA\Bob Hoysted Stakes from last to first making it four in a row down the Flemington straight. This mare has simply blossomed and is loving life at our Cranbourne stable. Our strike rate in Victorian metropolitan races is a stunning 31%! In New Zealand we celebrated Puketiro bringing home Reece's 'Best Bet' at Ellerslie, while Can't Kach Me clinched a well deserved victory at Ashburton, taking our NZ season tally of winners to 132. Ahead we’re set for not just ANY weekend, it marks the final Group 1 event of the New Zealand season and heralds Day 1 of the Championships at Royal Randwick. The Sydney forecast is daunting, with projections of up to 300mm of rainfall setting the stage for one of the most significant days on the ATC calendar. So all eyes will be on the track and news coming out of Australia today regarding this meeting as it is currently under a rain cloud. Coming from the land down under today we connect with Te Akau Australia's assistant trainer, Ben Gleeson, ahead of Berri's season finale, the Group 1 TJ Smith. This race signifies the culmination of an exceptional season for our Queen Imperatriz, boasting five Australian Group 1 victories, a Group 2 triumph, two track records, and a courageous second-place finish in the Newmarket Group 1, carrying top weight and conceding 6.5kgs to the winner. Following this race we are set to welcome her home to Te Akau Stud where she will be spelling. The action then continues as we chat t

Indulge yourself an egg-cellent Easter Weekend of racing! 🐰 Welcome back to Te Akau TV! This week, we catch up with Te Akau New Zealand's racing manager Reece Trumper ahead of the relocated Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes. This will now take place at Ellerslie, and we have Fashion Shoot aiming for top honours. Looking ahead to the weekend of racing, it's a smaller team for the tangerine, but there's quality a'plenty. Last weekend was amazing for our team in New Zealand and Australia. It started with Nucleozor and Discretion Rules running the quinella in the two-year-old race at Riccarton. They both have their sights set on the Listed Welcome Stakes in two weeks' time at the same venue. We also celebrated a nice win by Beau Brummell in the Southern Alps Qualifier before enjoying the Australian spectacle of runners at Moonee Valley. It was our biggest Australian race day since opening our Cranbourne base. A big shoutout to Campionessa and Quintessa, who were both very unlucky not to win, putting in stellar performances on the day - keep an eye on these girls there is plenty more to come. We then celebrated Imperatriz's 10th Group 1 success as she defended her Group 1 William Reid Stakes crown. With six Group 1 wins in Australia and four in New Zealand, she is a Champion and is being acclaimed as the best sprinter in the world by many commentators. We are thrilled to see her join the elite ranks of horses achieving 10 Group 1 victories in their careers. On Sunday the colours worn to so much success by dual Horse of the Year Probabeel were back in the Victorian winners' circle. Hinata, raced by Jo Lindsay of Cambridge Stud, saluted the judge at her first start from our Cranbourne stable while Midnight Blue put in a valiant effort in the Bairnsdale Cup, narrowly beaten despite carrying the top weight. Looking at the weekend ahead we kick off our Easter action with Rubicon Crossing stepping out tonight on our Australian home track of Cranbo

Million Dollar Babies: The Art Of Buying

Million Dollar Babies: The Art Of Buying Ladbrokes AU Presents: Training racehorses all starts in the sales ring and if you buy the right horses, you will train winners. How do the best in the business go about buying horses at sales like the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale? Independent research has shown that Te Akau Principal David Ellis is the leading buyer of yearlings in the sale and he knows more about finding the right horses than almost anybody else on the planet! ----- If you're keen to be involved with the Te Akau team in New Zealand and Australia, we do still have shares available and will have opportunities coming up for syndication from the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale - check them out here: https://www.teakauracing.com/yearlings-shares

Watch Out, Weekend! Our tangerine dream team is poised to compete at Group level across two countries, and the excitement is absolutely infectious! Here we are once again, ready to dive into our weekend preview with racing manager Reece Trumper and Australian assistant trainer Ben Gleeson, ahead of what could be a historic weekend for Te Akau Racing. First up - our featured yearling of the week is Lot 358, a classy brown Bivouac colt out of Pierro mare Whitehaven. We purchased him from the draft of Segenhoe Stud and this promising boy will be trained from our Cranbourne stable. Bivouac, a sensational racehorse himself, has produced some outstanding progeny, and we're thrilled to have secured one of his first offerings. We are stunned there are still shares in him - check our his fantastic pedigree which includes Group 1 Doncaster winner Skating, who topped the Australian 3YO Classification. Then there's close relation and Champion 2YO Vancouver, the Golden Slipper winner and successful sire. This colt boasts an impressive physique, displaying a loose, fluid action, terrific stride, and plenty of scope. Learn more about him by clicking here: https://www.teakauracing.com/yearling/lot-358-bivouac-whitehaven-bay-or-brown-colt Our owners have enjoyed another successful week - last Saturday Te Akau won four races in a row at Tauranga with Family Ties, Fashion Shoot, Valentine, and Aequus all victorious, with Kith 'n' Kin chiming in for boasting rights at Wingatui on Sunday. NZ season win 128 came up midweek at Pukekoke through the dour deeds of Treaty of Paris, our sole runner on the day. This weekend, all eyes are on Melbourne as we anticipate an action-packed day at The Valley - it will be Te Akau’s biggest day in Australia to date - a significant milestone for the whole team with five starters, four contesting Group races. Our stable star, Imperatriz, remains unbeaten at The Valley and is set to defend her crown in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes. It doesn't

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