Phar Lap Colours in Winning Form

Media Release - Wednesday January 15

Promising three-year-old galloper Reggiewood put himself into Classic calculations after his win in the MacMillan Accountants 1950 at Rotorua on Wednesday.

Reggiewood carries the Phar Lap colours - Race ImagesReggiewood was backed into $1.90 favouritism by punters after his last start runner-up performance at New Plymouth and he did not disappoint.

In the colours of famed New Zealand galloper Phar Lap, the gelding settled to the rear of the field for jockey Ryan Elliot before he was improved five-wide turning for home. The son of Redwood was able to show his ability when running away to a 3-3/4 length win over Atomic Kitten, with Hey Soul Sister back in third.

It was his first win from three starts and trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are expecting a big future for Reggiewood.

“Roger and Robert have spent a lot of time and let him come to hand quite steadily,” stable representative Zach I’Anson said.

“He has only had a couple of runs and each time he has gone to the races he has improved.

“The further he goes the better he will get.”

Advertisement

Elliot echoed those sentiments, believing Reggiewood will appreciate more ground.

“Last start was only his second start, it was over a mile, he still really doesn’t know what he is doing,” he said.

“First time with the blinkers on today he was a bit standoffish, but he really accelerated, travelled into the race and put them away nicely.”

Reggiewood is a $61 chance in the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m). - NZ Racing Desk 

Advertisment

Race Result - Novara Park (Bm72) 1100m

Arawa Park Track: Dead(4) Time: 1:03.63
1
Heart Of Stone
- 4m Swiss Ace (AUS) x Hot Rocks (AUS) (Conatus (AUS))
Tnr: J G Bary Rdr: L J Allpress 56
2
0.2
Master Park
- 5g Ocean Park (NZ) x Go Our Dana (NZ) (Danasinga (AUS))
Tnr: S B Marsh Rdr: D S Johnson 55
3
0.4
Red Chois
- 6m Choisir (AUS) x Red Blossom (GB) (Green Desert (USA))
Tnr: S R Autridge Rdr: C J Grylls 58.5
4
1.7
Folk Dress
- 3f Pierro (AUS) x Gypsy Chimes (USA) (Snow Ridge (USA))
Tnr: J W Richards Rdr: S T Collett 54.5
5
1.9
Pokuru's Gift
- 4g Rock 'n' Pop (AUS) x Pokuru Boxer (NZ) (Stravinsky (USA))
Tnr: J W Richards Rdr: O P Bosson 58
6
3.7
Island Bay
- 6m Patapan (USA) x Centinize (NZ) (Centaine (AUS))
Tnr: Team Rogerson Rdr: R T Elliot 61
7
4.4
She's A Goddess
- 4m Tavistock (NZ) x Shalaka (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: M Moroney & P Gerard Rdr: C E Lammas 56
More Reading...
One to Watch – Curragh
He’s a Coolmore homebred blueblood, but sired by Darley’s champion stallion Dubawi and Officer opened his stakes account overnight at The Curragh winning the Listed Tetrarch Stakes (1m).
Sires With Winners - Tuesday May 6
Here is the full list of 30 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
First Season Highlights – These Guys Made an Impression
The Inglis Australian Weanling Sale gave buyers the opportunity to have a first look at the progeny of a new crop of  first season sires and the big banger of the group duly produced the highest priced baby from this cohort of sires.
Sharp 'n' Smart Melbourne Cup Dilemma
Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson could find themselves in search for a new jockey for Sharp ‘N’ Smart come Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) time following the release of the weights for the time-honoured race on Tuesday.
Westbury Stud Announce 2025 Fees
Westbury Stud is pleased to announce the 2025 service fees for its high performing stallion roster, providing breeders with an accessible source of proven bloodlines at excellent value.
New Stakes-Winner for Redwood
Progressive four-year-old Rock On Wood remains unbeaten in his current campaign after scoring his biggest career victory in Thursday’s Listed Manawatu ITM Anzac Mile (1600m) at Awapuni.
$650,000 Stay Inside Filly Sets New Record at Inglis Weanling Sale
A new record price for the Australian Weanling Sale was set at Riverside today when a Stay Inside x Sheidel filly offered by Noorilim Park sold for $650,000.
One to Watch – Kembla
Group I ATC Champagne Stakes winner Nepotism is not the only talented two year-old winner by Brutal this season that was bred and sold by Gilgai Farm.
100th National Yearling Sale to Debut New Format
Karaka 2026 will mark the 100th anniversary of the National Yearling Sales in New Zealand, a significant milestone to celebrate.
Talented 4YO Sparks Trans Tasman Cheers
Romancer’s home track victory at Ruakaka on Saturday drew a celebration from afar.