When Chris and Tina Barlow of Highfield Bloodstock selected the classy Somebeach Somewhere out of Woodlands Stud, down by the seaAs the mate of the highly productive Presidential Ball mare Destiny, was not without an element of risk.
But the couple from Albany also knew they had some method to their madness and had a strong chance of producing very good racehorses.
Bred to a lesser-used 2×4 cross (in this case Presidential Ball), the result is Moments Like This, a 3-year-old mare trained by Mark and Nathan Pardon, who continues this belief. We are on track to make this a reality.
The horse was offered for sale at the 2022 NZB Standardbred Sale in Karaka, and was sold by Victoria’s Jean Faith, who is renowned for selecting yearlings, especially for sourcing high-quality mares, for the considerable sum of $85,000. purchased for the amount.
Moments Like See was shown as a late-season 2-year-old at Ashburton on December 21st, making his debut with a successful debut by four and a half lengths in a time of 1:57.5 miles, piloted by Olivia Thornley. He achieved shocking results in the battle.
The young reining maid was paired three weeks later at the same track with the talented daughter of Down by the Seaside, this time clocking a time of 1:55.8 miles for an even more impressive five-length victory in just her second start. .
Her margin and mileage drew attention, but it was the way she won races, showing explosive speed when asked to accelerate, that really caught everyone’s attention, with experts saying it was clear this mare was a pedigree. He questioned how far they could go, taking into account these points. ability.
She faces her toughest test yet at Addington Raceway tonight (2 Februarysome beach) and his stablemate Major Hot (Art major).
Highfields Bloodstock is committed to a magical formula and will be offering a full sister to Moments Like This at the Karaka Yearling Sale on the 18th.th Auckland in February.
Lot 4: Down by the Seaside x Destiny (Presidential Ball) filly
The Burrows are really excited about their latest filly, who they believe is a compact, likely two-year-old, the type that has ‘get up and run’ written all over her.
As a broodmare, Destiny has done a great job so far. Not only does she have a G1 winner herself in Only For You, but two of her three daughters in stock of racing age have already had G1 winners, and another, Always For You, already has a G1 winner. There is only one offspring of racing age who is a G1 winner. Placed from limited outings.
The latter mare also has a third foal on offer as lot 108. captain crunch.
Lot 108: Captain Crunch – Always For You (Art Major) Mare
Additionally, Just a Dream’s sister Destiny has the very classy Bettor’s Delight stallion for sale.
Lotto 37, the half-brother of Group No. 1 Heisenberg, set New Zealand records early in his career and has now won nine races, including a 33rd place, and earned more than $280,000 in stakes.
Lot 37: Bettor’s Delight x Just a Dream (Christian Cullen) stallion
From Highfields’ small draft of five horses at the 2022 Karaka Yearling Sale, three will advance to the $150,000 NZB Standardbred Harness Million 3-Year-Old Filly final to be raced at Alexandra Park on the eve of the Karaka Sale weekend. There are only six or seven horses for sale – no small feat for a boutique breeder.
by brad reedfor harness links