Final Foal Wraps Up 2025 Breeding Season

24 November 2025

A striking colt by Satono Aladdin has arrived from black-type mare Rasa Lila (NZ) (Iffraaj), wrapping up the 2025 breeding season. 41 foals - 22 colts and 19 fillies were welcomed at Pencarrow Stud's nursery.

Rasa Lila’s (NZ) résumé includes victories in the Group Two Travis Stakes and Group Three Cuddle Stakes, along with podium finishes in elite company such as the Group One Easter Stakes, Group One Windsor Park Plate, and the Group Two Cal Isuzu Stakes.

Rasa Lila’s influence continues to shine through her current performers, with Toa Haka (NZ) (Ifraaj) in excellent form, delivering a notable double during NZ Cup Week at Riccarton. Meanwhile Sattriya (NZ) (Super Seth), a filly retained by Pencarrow Stud, made her debut last week. Despite settling well back, she produced a powerful finishing run and was narrowly beaten.

Pencarrow Stud will offer a full brother to the emerging family in Book 1 of Karaka 2026, catalogued as Lot 68.

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Passiflora (NZ) Brings Up Milestone for Ramsay and Ritchie

24 Nov 2025

Pencarrow trainers Steven Ramsay and Julia Ritchie reached a career milestone when Passiflora (NZ) (Farnan) led all the way to win Saturday’s $40,000 Happy Hire 3YO (1200m) at Wanganui.

The win brought up the pair’s 200^th training success, all of them in the blue and white hooped colours of Pencarrow Racing.

“It’s a real buzz for us to train 200 winners for Sir Peter Vela,” Ramsay said. “He and his late brother Philip have given us incredible support through our careers.”

Sunset Boulevard (NZ) Goes Back-to-Back

17 Nov 2025

The first two days of the New Zealand Cup Carnival at Riccarton have produced two impressive wins for Pencarrow's Sunset Boulevard (NZ) (Eminent).

The promising five-year-old captured the $65,000 Road Metals Premier (2000m) on the opening day of the carnival last Saturday, then backed up four days later, stepped up into open class and delivered a repeat result in Wednesday’s $65,000 Wuhan Jockey Club Premier (2000m).

The Kevin Myers-trained Sunset Boulevard has now had 19 starts for seven wins, four placings and $179,055 in stakes for owner-breeder Sir Peter Vela.

Sunset Boulevard was ridden on Wednesday by Tina Comignaghi, who took up a handy position in fifth and one off the rail. The pair briefly found themselves boxed in at the top of the home straight, but Comignaghi worked her way into the clear and asked Sunset Boulevard to extend.

Sunset Boulevard warmed into his work and strode to the lead with 100 metres remaining, going on to win by three-quarters of a length.

Sixth Win for Sunset Boulevard (NZ)

10 Nov 2025

Pencarrow’s Sunset Boulevard (NZ) (Eminent) added a sixth win to his highly promising record when he took out the $65,000 Road Metals Premier (2000m) on the opening day of the New Zealand Cup Carnival at Riccarton on Saturday.

The Kevin Myers-trained five-year-old has now had 18 starts for six wins, four placings and $141,680 in stakes.

Sunset Boulevard began his career as a three-year-old two seasons ago, recording a win and two placings from three appearances. He added another three wins during an 11-start season in 2024-25, and is now a two-time winner from four races this spring. He holds a nomination for next Saturday’s $450,000 Group Three Martin Collins 162^nd New Zealand Cup (3200m). That time-honoured staying feature was won by the Pencarrow-bred Mehzebeen (NZ) (Almanzor) last year.

Sunset Boulevard was bred by Pencarrow Thoroughbreds Ltd and is raced by Sir Peter Vela. He is a son of Sir Peter’s multiple Group winner and Group One placegetter Eminent, who stands at Brighthill Farm.

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