slam dunk Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 1 hour ago, von Smallhaussen said: Sireline - and this horse was foaled in NZ 1970 😉 Now you are embarrasing me. I was training a couple of steeds in New Plymouth which would have coincided with this horse but trying to remember. Incidentally I had Lance Robinson ride for me once or twice. Things were a bit quieter in New Plymouth then than nowadays. Malcolm Smith by far the biggest trainer followed by Frank Walsh. Counsel trained by Frank Walsh won more than once so counts that out. Must have been a Smith horse just by probability. Allen Baker I see has returned to training in Levin but would'nt be any of his. John Wheeler only had a couple. Clem Fabish had the Defence horses so not him. Nup you got me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slam dunk Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 How about this track. N.B. The building in the middle in full use today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 2 hours ago, slam dunk said: Now you are embarrasing me. I was training a couple of steeds in New Plymouth which would have coincided with this horse but trying to remember. Incidentally I had Lance Robinson ride for me once or twice. Things were a bit quieter in New Plymouth then than nowadays. Malcolm Smith by far the biggest trainer followed by Frank Walsh. Counsel trained by Frank Walsh won more than once so counts that out. Must have been a Smith horse just by probability. Allen Baker I see has returned to training in Levin but would'nt be any of his. John Wheeler only had a couple. Clem Fabish had the Defence horses so not him. Nup you got me. Yes trained by Malcolm Smith - was at stud in Cambridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 On 12/24/2021 at 5:23 PM, slam dunk said: How about this track. N.B. The building in the middle in full use today. Slam D - is that Takapuna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 On 12/24/2021 at 12:50 PM, von Smallhaussen said: Okay - here is another for Christmas eve - should be far too easy for you PJ He was a grandson of the mighty Hyperion and not only looked like Hyperion but had a gentle nature like him as well. Was trained at New Plymouth and might have won 1 race. Sired a handful of runners but did leave a dual stakes winner. Help required,suffering from brain fog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: Help required,suffering from brain fog. His race name reflected his close resemblence to Hyperion😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slam dunk Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 6 hours ago, von Smallhaussen said: Slam D - is that Takapuna? Correct. Hope you didn't cheat i.e. use google. Amazing how many Aucklanders wouldn't have a clue. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 36 minutes ago, von Smallhaussen said: His race name reflected his close resemblence to Hyperion😉 I'M Picking that his sire was Red Mars,Ruthless,Stardust,Hornbeam,High Hat or Aureole? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slam dunk Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 1 hour ago, ngakonui grass said: I'M Picking that his sire was Red Mars,Ruthless,Stardust,Hornbeam,High Hat or Aureole? Interesting article. Last I remember Mick Preston was 1965 Fielding races. Looked very dapper in trademark bow tie. http://www.theoptimist.site/mick-preston-was-once-the-stallion-handler-for-hyperion-for-lord-derby-in-newmarket/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 1 hour ago, ngakonui grass said: I'M Picking that his sire was Red Mars,Ruthless,Stardust,Hornbeam,High Hat or Aureole? correct with High Hat as was imported 'in utero' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 1 hour ago, slam dunk said: Interesting article. Last I remember Mick Preston was 1965 Fielding races. Looked very dapper in trademark bow tie. http://www.theoptimist.site/mick-preston-was-once-the-stallion-handler-for-hyperion-for-lord-derby-in-newmarket/ Interesting that Hyperion was used as a teaser - the horse in question here was also used as a teaser 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 36 minutes ago, von Smallhaussen said: correct with High Hat as was imported 'in utero' FACSIMILE presuming D.C.Fisher the owner was the owner of Morven Farm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: FACSIMILE presuming D.C.Fisher the owner was the owner of Morven Farm Correct NG - well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 18 hours ago, von Smallhaussen said: Correct NG - well done Just added his name to the ALL BREED DATABASE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 Damn. I never saw that last one but i think I would have got Facsimile. Today's teaser: Who is this person and what the hell is happening here ??? Only clue- this is at Te Rapa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 A trainer of the horse (a former jockey himself) who is so grumpy with his jockeys bad rides on the day , he dragged him off and is now going out there himself to show him how to ride the race's properly? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Jimmy Gibbs? 2 minutes ago, Lightning Blue said: A trainer of the horse (a former jockey himself) who is so grumpy with his jockeys bad rides on the day , he dragged him off and is now going out there himself to show him how to ride the race's properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 30 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: Jimmy Gibbs? Yes Jim Gibbs but what is he doing on the horse in the Te Rapa birdcage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, PWJ said: Yes Jim Gibbs but what is he doing on the horse in the Te Rapa birdcage ? Perhaps going back to jump the fences the horse missed, when the horse dropped the rider? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Double R said: Perhaps going back to jump the fences the horse missed, when the horse dropped the rider? Nice guess but no. The horse incidentally was by a Ra Ora stallion and she later left the winner of a Whangarei Cup by the American sprinter Sharivari (known in some parts as Shivervari due to the nervous nature of his progeny) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, PWJ said: Nice guess but no. The horse incidentally was by a Ra Ora stallion and she later left the winner of a Whangarei Cup by the American sprinter Sharivari (known in some parts as Shivervari due to the nervous nature of his progeny) His float broke down, so rode the horse to the races? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 hour ago, PWJ said: Yes Jim Gibbs but what is he doing on the horse in the Te Rapa birdcage ? Riding the horse to the barrier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Looks like a Sovereign Edition horse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I see Arrowfield owned Ra Ora for a short time in the 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 12 hours ago, PWJ said: Yes Jim Gibbs but what is he doing on the horse in the Te Rapa birdcage ? I recall George Humphries riding Rebel Lad into the birdcage at Kurow. It was a fair old walk to the birdcage, Rebel Lad was enormous, so George took the path of least resistance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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