Many of New Zealand’s finest gallopers gathered at Te Rapa on Saturday for the prestigious Legends Day meeting, and Pencarrow mare Les Crayeres (NZ) (Redoute’s Choice) rose to the occasion with a highly impressive performance in the final race on the card.
Prominent businessman Greg Tomlinson went to $450,000 under his Nearco Stud banner to secure a quality filly by Savabeel out of the stakes performed daughter of Fastnet Rock, Asama Blue, from the Pencarrow Stud draft on day two of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales, continuing a good sale for Sir Peter Vela’s famed breeding operation.
While international buyers weren’t able to be present at Karaka for New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale this week, Te Akau principal David Ellis ensured an international flavour wasn’t missing.
Pencarrow is excited to present its comprehensive Karaka 2021 'Look Book'. This digital publication is designed to give prospective buyers - both domestic and international - a unique insight into each Lot being offered by Pencarrow at NZB's 95th National Yearling Sales Series starting this Sunday.
Buyers will have access to Pencarrow Stud’s exceptional bloodlines at Karaka 2021, with the well-respected nursery set to send 31 well-bred yearlings through the ring during Book 1.
Promising mare Les Crayeres (NZ) (Redoute’s Choice) scored her second consecutive victory on Saturday at Tauranga, continuing a lucrative Christmas-New Year period for Pencarrow Racing.
Pencarrow Stud’s yearlings at Karaka 2021 have the star quality to turn heads in their own right, but another major drawcard is the outstanding success across multiple generations of horses born and raised at the respected nursery.
The blue and white colours of Pencarrow Racing scored their third win for the Christmas-New Year period when Side By Side (NZ) (Star Witness) produced a stylish performance at Taupo on Wednesday.
Considering the types of races Lilikoi (NZ) (Charm Spirit) was winning and placing in around this time last year, it was no surprise to see the high-class Pencarrow mare win Monday’s $11,000 Lance Lawson 1400 at Rotorua.