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By Kiely Buttell, courtesy of New Zealand Standardbred Breeders' Association
January’s client of the month is Hazel Van Opzeeland, a passionate owner, breeder and enthusiast of harness racing.
Hazel was first introduced to harness racing in 2007 when former neighbour Michael House took home a magnificent looking black colt from the PGG Wrightson Yearling sales. This colt was none other than Highview Tommy, winner of 15 races including a Group 1, three Group 2’s, two Group 3’s and two Listed races.
Highview Tommy is currently racing in Australia for Hazel and co-owners Glenys and Phillip Kennard.
Hazel is also racing Highview Tommy’s full-brother Highview Teejay a three-year-old gelding, who has already won 3 races in this his first season!
Hazel not only enjoys racing her horses but has also entered into breeding this year. Highview Chasue and Highview Chartom both full sisters, have embarked on their broodmare career, they are both confirmed in foal to Rock N Roll Heaven this season.
JLT have insured Hazel’s ‘pride and joys’ since she has been involved in the industry and Hazel had this to say about the company:
“JLT are a great company to deal with. I was in the unfortunate position of having to claim recently and the team were really helpful, understanding and prompt in getting the claim settled.”
When asked about what is the best part of owning a standardbred racehorse, Hazel remarked:
“I dearly love the horses themselves, the fun and excitement you experience when racing is amazing and the friendships forged priceless.”
Hazel has continued her passion for harness racing and breeding and now works for Woodlands Stud in Clevedon.
Woodlands is owned by Veterinarians Dr Charles Roberts and Dr Andrew Grierson and stands Bettor’s Delight, American Ideal, Pegasus Spur and Crazed.
JLT Bloodstock Sponsor the JLT Futurity Stakes (Group II) at Cambridge Raceway
Hands Christian finally gets his just reward
By Duane Ranger, courtesy of www.harnesslink.com
If any pacer deserved to win a Group race it's Hands Christian. The 4-year-old finally broke through for the biggest win of his 23-start harness racing career when nailing the Group Two $40,000 JLT Futurity Stakes at Cambridge Raceway tonight (Friday January 13).
The Mark Purdon and Grant Payne trained gelding was three deep and then parked before out-staying a quality field of 4 & 5-year-olds. It was his ninth win in 23 starts. He was having his first start at Cambridge.
Driver Purdon said he was delighted that the son of Christian Cullen finally broke through for a big win.
"That was a tough win tonight. He never flinched. He's been a bit unlucky in his career and has placed behind some nice horses. Tonight it was his turn to win. He will stay in Auckland and target the Taylor Mile and the New Zealand Messenger in April and May," Purdon said.
Hands Christian paced 2700m standing start event in 3:22.60 (mile rate: 1:58) with final 800m and 400m sprints of 57 and 27.6 seconds.
The pace-making Easy On The Eye (Zac Butcher) and Gold Ace (Peter Ferguson) - who will be better for the run - finished second and third, a neck and 1-3/4 back. The winning time was a C5 track record.
Father-son owners Dennis and Mark Dunford have given a lot to harness racing over the years and usually get Purdon to pick them out a yearling at the Sales each year. "We will be back at the Sales again this year. We leave all in Mark's hands. We do the same when our horses race. Mark has all the say and we go along with it. It's a privilege to have a horse in the top stable in New Zealand.
"Mark has been very good to us over the years and we can't speak highly enough of his horsemanship," Dennis said.
The pair said Hands Christian was the best pacer they had raced and were excited with his future. "He has placed twice behind Gold Ace in Group One races and we know how good that horse is. It's a great feeling to beat a horse like that in a race like this. We are delighted that he has finally broken through for a Group win," Dennis said.
The duo have owned some nice horses in the past including Steve McQueen three races and $179,835. His biggest win was the $200,000 NZ Yearling Sales Open for 2yo pacers at Addington Raceway, back in 2007.
Hands Christian has now won $184,000. He was bred by Charlie Roberts of Auckland.
86th National Thoroughbred Yearling Sales Series Insurance offerings
JLT Bloodstock are proud to present our yearling sales insurance offerings for the 2012 National Yearling Sales Series.
JLT Bloodstock has something to suit everyone, whether it be a short-term policy for those who pinhook to those needing 18 month policies and ones heading over to Asia.
If you want to make sure that your investment is secure, especially when the hammer comes down, talk to our team about fall of hammer cover. If finance is to be arranged on your horse, you can still place your insurance with JLT. Just ask us to advise the financier. Its that simple.
Premier Cover:
This cover is an annual cover which covers the following:
- Mortality cover as a result of accident, sickness or disease
- Theft cover
- Transits within and between New Zealand and Australia
We are offering annual covers at very competitive rates, so make sure you contact the team to get pre-approved for Fall of Hammer.
JLT Pinhook cover:
This policy is tailored to those purchasing at the Yearling sales with the intention of selling the horse at the Ready To Run sales later in the year. This policy covers the following:
- Mortality cover as a result of accident, sickness or disease
- Theft cover
- Transits within and between New Zealand and Australia
- 12 month extension clause (In the event the horse injuries itself or becomes ill during your policy, this extension covers you for mortality for the condition for 12 months after policy expires)
Policy period starts at Fall of Hammer and finishes when the horse is sold at the Ready To Run sales in November 2012, or the 30th of November 2012 which ever is sooner.
JLT Bloodstock- Prosperity Package:
This policy is tailored to those purchasing at the Yearlings sales with the intention on taking their investments up to Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau or Malaysia. This policy covers the following:
- Mortality cover as a result of accident, sickness or disease
- Theft cover
- Transits within New Zealand and a one way transit from New Zealand to Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau or Malaysia
- 12 month extension clause (In the event the horse injuries itself or becomes ill during your policy, this extension covers you for mortality for the condition for 12 months after policy expires)
- Loss of freight cover inclusive (To a maximum of $5,000)
Policy period starts at Fall of Hammer and can be a 12 month or 18 month policy
For more information about loss of freight cover and extensions please contact Lucinda Laxon on 021 241 4772 or by e-mailing lucinda.laxon@jlt.co.nz
All the best to those who are selling their yearlings next week.
We look forward to catching up with you there.
Fools & Horses- A Catwalk Trust Event
THE WHAT
We invite you to join us and witness the ANZAC comedic
spirit at its finest.
As part of the 2012 Sydney Thoroughbred Carnival celebrations, renowned scholars along with Australia’s foremost intellectuals will tackle the question that has plagued the ages...
Do Only Fools and Horses Work?
“an old cockney saying implying that if you're smart you'll find a way of making a living without resorting to hard graft.”
Co-MCs Peter FitzSimons (Aus) and Jackie Clarke (NZ) will provide the balanced and unbiased representation of our beloved sister nations.
Laugh your way to the meaning of life!
THE WHEN
Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Sunday, 8 April 2012
6.30pm
Black Tie
As a guest of ‘Fools & Horses’ you will receive a 15% discount on a Four Seasons Hotel room.
Call reservations on +61 2 9250 3100 and quote Fools & Horses
THE WHY
An evening in aid of the Spinal Cord Injury Network (AUS) and The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust (NZ) Help Australasia take the lead to find a cure for spinal cord injury paralysis.
• Every day one person suffers a life altering spinal cord
injury in Australasia
• Spinal cord injury costs Australasia $2.2 billion
annually
• The highest incidence of injury is in men between the
ages of 22 – 44 years
CHAMPAGNE TABLES
Prime location for 9 guests
A star entertainer will host you and your
guests
AU$3,250 + GST
GALAXY TABLES
Prime location for 10 guests
AU$2,500 + GST
DERBY PASS
Individual seat at a great table
AU$250 + GST
RSVP
e. info@spinalnetwork.org.au
t. +61 2 9356 8321
or by clicking here
Client Picture of the Month
- Sent in by Catherine Croado
This year we are starting a new section of our newsletter "Client Pic of the Month".
We get so many wonderful photo's we thought we should share some of our favourites.
This picture was sent in by Catherine Croado from Duncree Shetland Pony Stud.
The picture is of her young fillies Maggie May and Scarlett Sprite with her nephew Hamish.
You can see more of these lovely pictures at www.duncree.co.nz
Thanks goes to Kimmy Welsford for her excellent photography skills.
For competitive rates for all your bloodstock insurance needs call 0800 838 071 today and find out why our impeccable service makes us New Zealand’s bloodstock insurance broker of choice.
