The pedigree page of promising Pencarrow filly Marsden Cross (IRE) (Camelot) received a major boost over the weekend when close relative Mother Earth (IRE) (Zoffany) triumphed in the prestigious Group One 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Newmarket.
An enormously influential career spanning more than 40 years in the New Zealand thoroughbred industry was recognised and celebrated in Hamilton on Sunday night with Sir Peter Vela’s induction into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.
Three-year-old Pencarrow filly Calliope (NZ) (Charm Spirit) – a half-sister to this season’s stakes winner in the same colours, Siracusa (NZ) (Sebring) – collected the first win of her career with an impressive performance in Wednesday’s $10,000 Rydges Rotorua (1230m) at Arawa Park.
Well-related filly Miss Tainui (NZ) (Vancouver), who was bred and sold by Pencarrow Stud, began her racing career on the perfect note in Wednesday’s A$35,000 Drake International Maiden Plate (1400m) at Bendigo.
Part-owned by Pencarrow principal Sir Peter Vela, highly promising filly I Say Hello (NZ) (Iffraaj) added another stylish victory to her resume in Wednesday’s A$50,000 Brad Widdup Racing Handicap (1300m) at Hawkesbury.
Pencarrow part-owned Soyounique (Siyouni) has put together back-to-back victories in England within the space of less than two weeks. Trained by legendary New Zealand Olympian Sir Mark Todd, the talented four-year-old cleared maiden grade with a bold performance at Wolverhampton on March 27, and he followed that up with an even more impressive victory in Wednesday’s attheraces.com Handicap (1400m) at Lingfield Park.
After showing bright promise in her first three starts, up-and-coming Pencarrow mare Thalassa (NZ) (Ocean Park) took the next step in style at Pukekohe on Sunday.
The step up from a midweek Matamata win to a Group One raceday at Te Aroha provided a tougher test for Side By Side (NZ) (Star Witness) on Saturday, but the highly talented Pencarrow filly took it in her stride and struck again in the $25,000 Pyramid Trucking 3YO (1400m).
Pencarrow racing has enjoyed a week to remember, celebrating a series of successes across both hemispheres. From seven starters between Friday 26 March and Tuesday 30 March, Pencarrow collected five wins in three different countries, along with two placings.
Les Crayeres (NZ) (Redoute’s Choice) added another victory to her increasingly impressive record in Saturday’s $27,500 Triton Pacific Owens Plate (1400m) at Tauranga.
Up-and-coming Pencarrow three-year-old Granados (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) collected the first win of his short career with a dominant performance in the $10,000 Betavet 2100 at Pukekohe on Wednesday.
Promising Pencarrow filly Side By Side (NZ) (Star Witness) picked up the second win of her five-start career with a bold performance in Wednesday’s $10,000 Fertco 1200 at Matamata.
With much uncertainty heading into Karaka 2021, it was relief and elation all round that New Zealand's annual yearling showcase was received by such a buoyant market, with vendors such as Pencarrow enjoying a hugely successful Sales week.
As the traditional busy period approaches for gavelhouse.com, one of the high-profile farms set to use the site as part of their regular strategic stock reviews is Pencarrow Stud.
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 draft on day two of Karaka 2021.
While international buyers weren’t able to be present at Karaka for NZB’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.
Sunday’s $11,000 Peter Sole Transport 1200 produced a big result for the Pencarrow Racing team, with talented mares Maison Roxanne (NZ) (Snitzel) and Palm Springs (NZ) (Super Easy) finishing first and third.