Hesi Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Another classy run yesterday, and it would appear that Roger James has another Derby winner, with the race at his mercy in 2 weeks. But the question I would pose, had the NZB Kiwi (slot race), be being run this year on the same day as the Derby, what race would she have run in. She has proved she has the turn of foot to run 1500m, but also appears to be able to stay, 2400m still a small question mark as it always is for 3-year-olds stepping up to the distance. How much pressure would have come from various slot holders to get Orchestral to run for them in the 3.5 mil race. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 I note the bonus races for the NZB Kiwi, include the Manawatu Sires in April. To be eligible for a share in the $1 million bonus pool, a horse must win one of the various Bonus Eligible iconic New Zealand and/or Australian races, and also run a top three placing in The NZB Kiwi held on Champions Day (8 March 2025). The Bonus for horses that run a place in The NZB Kiwi (provided they have won a Bonus Eligible race), will be $600k for first, $250k for second, and $150k for third place. The first Bonus Eligible race will be the Group 1 Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) for two-year-olds, set to be run this season on 6 April 2024. The initial list of New Zealand Bonus Eligible races is outlined below: Group 1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) - Manawatu Racing Club at RACE Trentham Group 2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) - Waikato Thoroughbred Racing at Te Rapa Racecourse Group 1 Barneswood Farm One Thousand Guineas (1600m) - Canterbury Jockey Club at Riccarton Park Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas (1600m) - Canterbury Jockey Club at Riccarton Park Group 1 Cambridge Stud Levin Classic (1400m) - Wellington Racing Club at RACE Trentham Listed TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) – Auckland Thoroughbred Racing at Ellerslie Racecourse Group 2 Cambridge Stud Alamanzor Trophy (1200m) - Auckland Thoroughbred Racing at Ellerslie Racecourse Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) - Waikato Thoroughbred Racing at Te Rapa Racecourse In the coming months, NZTR will look to announce a number of Australian Bonus Eligible races which will also form a part of The NZB Kiwi $1 million bonus pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Of note, is that the 8 NZ bonus races, are evenly spread across Ellerslie, Te Rapa, Trentham and Riccarton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonkatime Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 On 2/18/2024 at 8:59 AM, Hesi said: Another classy run yesterday, and it would appear that Roger James has another Derby winner, with the race at his mercy in 2 weeks. But the question I would pose, had the NZB Kiwi (slot race), be being run this year on the same day as the Derby, what race would she have run in. She has proved she has the turn of foot to run 1500m, but also appears to be able to stay, 2400m still a small question mark as it always is for 3-year-olds stepping up to the distance. How much pressure would have come from various slot holders to get Orchestral to run for them in the 3.5 mil race. You would be brave to take the $1.40 on offer. Agree with your comments though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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