News & Events

It may only have been a midweek maiden but the win on debut of the LA bred Xanadu (Elusive City- Forest Dream ) at Matamata last Friday had a touch of class about it and confirmed the private reputation the three-year-old filly has had for some time. Purchased privately from the farm by our valued client John Gilbert, and trained by Ken Kelso, Xanadu can be competitive in the pattern company fillies races over the summer. Forest Dream was represented by another winner last week when her...

Team Williams, who have made an art out of setting their horses for the Cups and Derbies, were delighted by the effort of their VRC Derby hope Collar (O'Reilly-Laebeel) to run second in the important lead-up, theGroup Two €“ Mitchelton Wines Vase (2040m) on Saturday The stakeswinning LA bred three-year-old gelding had to do considerably more work in the running than the winner and current Derby favourite Manawanui, yet was still finding the line strongly at the end of the 2000m event. History...

LA's proud record in the Group One Caulfield Cup continued on Saturday when the Christopher Grace bred Tullamore ( Savabeel-Trocair) finished third in the time honoured race. Tullamore who was prepared by LA for the 2008 Karaka Select Yearling Sale where he was passed in for $55,000, joins other Te Parae and LA bred or reared luminaries, Ilumquh, Straight Draw, Laebeel and Roman Emperor to run a run a dividend bearing position in the great staying handicap. The dream start to the new season...

LA October 2011 Apart from a couple of day trips to Hastings where we sponsored races on the first and second days of the Rush Munro Spring Carnival, it's been all hands on a lead rope at the farm the last month. Sam's even passed up a couple of tickets to the rugby in Wellington! We have had 63 foals to date on the farm and 30 of our own mares served, not to mention over 80 outside mares. Per Incanto (Street Cry-Papa Reale) who must have been about as busy as Martin Snedden €“ but in a...

September 2011 Brhhhhhhhh..... that was a cold spell in mid August. Thankfully the refurbished Trentham barn meant we could foal the mares indoors. Everybody was full of expectation for the first of September €“ Per Incanto would get to serve his first ever mare. What a pro! That fabulous temperament and attitude he has shown us from the day he arrived at the farm simply transposed itself into the breeding barn. Champion jockey James McDonald has booked a Redoutes Choice mare from Might and...

LA Graduate In Right Hands On Path To VRC Derby It is no exaggeration to say that when Ballymore Stables announce they are setting a horse for the Group One VRC Derby, bookmakers throughout Australasia pay special attention. So while we may have missed the chance to get any decent odds, there was still plenty of excitement around the farm earlier this week when Mike Moroney revealed Derby aspirations for The Deep South (Darci Brahma-Southern Cry) following the three year-olds comprehensive win...

Stud Sponsor Race at Hastings on 27 August The Per Incanto syndicate are delighted to be able to support the Hawkes Bay Racing Club by sponsoring the first race on the card at the clubs much anticipated group one raceday this Saturday. The Per Incanto at LA Three-Year-Old looks an open race, but for those of you looking for a pointer it may pay to consider the Kevin Myers trained Darci Brahma gelding Minter. The LA and R Tunnicliffe bred Orchidium (Bertolini- Cymbidium) who broke her maiden...

Towkay Juveniles Starring It was great to see such a turnout at our stallion parade and farm walk last Sunday. Judging by the empty plates and cups, the cheese scones, venison and mulled wine went down a treat. Poor Sam, he had to open a tin of spaghetti for dinner! Predictably Per Incanto was the star of the day. The son of Street Cry has been the name on the lips of many NZ breeders who had already inspected him and the 16.1 ¾ hand dark bay's fan club certainly increased his membership on...

LA Invitation Sam and Catriona are looking forward to seeing you at the stallion parade and farm tour next Sunday the 17 th , commencing at 10am. If you are unsure of directions, CLICK HERE for the map. The mild autumn has meant the farm is in excellent condition for this time of year and of course their hot new Street Cry Sire Per Incanto is looking forward to meeting you. LA's wonderful run has continued in Hong Kong with the highlight been Just Fantastic's winning effort at his first run in...

Double For Towkay The LA bred Eternal Beauty (Towkay-Follow the Sun ) showed his liking for the 1000m with another Hong Kong win over the trip, this...

LA June 2011 Newsletter First and foremost we'd like to extend our thoughts to our friends in Christchurch. None of us can truly understand what you...

Shezazed ( Zed -Shezdabomb by Desert Sun) has given Zed, pictured below , a near perfect start to his stallion career, running second on debut in...