2023-24 Filly of the Year
Throughout a proud history spanning more than 50 years, the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series has repeatedly unveiled superstars of the racetrack and the breeding barn. But the 2023-24 edition of the series turned out to be one for the ages.
At the end of the exciting 11-race series, the name added to the honour roll as the 52nd Filly of the Year was the exceptional Molly Bloom (NZ) (Ace High).
Molly Bloom was bought for $150,000 by Wexford Stables at Karaka 2022, where she was offered by Seaton Park.
The eleven races throughout the season are keenly contested and with significant prizes for the owner, trainer and breeder of the ultimate Series winner. The NZB Filly of the Year winner immediately becomes a highly valuable breeding proposition and earns her connections $50,000 in bonus cheques including $10,000 for her breeder, $10,000 for her trainer and $30,000 for her owner.
2023-24 NZB Filly of the Year Series Schedule
| Date | Race Name | Stake | Dist. | Club | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9/23 | Gr.3 HB/PB Thoroughbred Breeders Assn Gold Trail Stakes | $100,000 | 1200m | Hawke's Bay RI | Quintessa (NZ) (Shamus Award) |
| 28/10/23 | Gr.2 Jamieson Park Soliloquy Stakes | $175,000 | 1400m | Auckland TR | Impendabelle (Impending) |
| 18/11/23 | Gr.1 Barneswood Farm 50th New Zealand 1000 Guineas | $500,000 | 1600m | Canterbury JC | Molly Bloom (NZ) (Ace High) |
| 16/12/23 | Gr.3 LawnMaster Eulogy Stakes | $100,000 | 1600m | Manawatu RC | Still Bangon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) |
| 26/12/23 | Gr.2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic | $225,000 | 1600m | ATR@Pukekohe | Molly Bloom (NZ) (Ace High) |
| 01/01/24 | Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes | $225,000 | 2050m | Auckland TR | About Time (NZ) (American Pharoah) |
| 20/01/24 | Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes | $120,000 | 1600m | Wellington RC | Sudbina (NZ) (Almanzor) |
| 10/02/24 | Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies Classic | $175,000 | 2000m | Waikato RC | Molly Bloom (NZ) (Ace High) |
| 01/03/24 | Gr.2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes | $120,000 | 2100m | Hawke's Bay RI | Pulchritudinous (NZ) (Wrote) |
| 02/03/24 | Gr.3 McKee Family Sunline Vase | $150,000 | 2100m | Auckland TR | Positivity (NZ) (Almanzor) |
| 16/03/24 | Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks | $500,000 | 2400m | Wellington RC | Pulchritudinous (NZ) (Wrote) |
2023-24 Leaderboard
| HORSE | POINTS | SERIES PROGRES |
|---|---|---|
| Molly Bloom (NZ) (Ace High x Dancilla) | 28 | 1st Leg 3, 1st Leg 5, 1st Leg 8 |
| Impendabelle (Impending x Applegate) | 15 | 1st Leg 2, 2nd Leg 3 |
| Still Bangon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin x Shebang) | 13.5 | 1st Leg 4, 2nd Leg 6, 3rd Leg 10 |
| About Time (NZ) (American Pharoah x Romantic Time) | 8 | 1st Leg 6 |
| Mary Shan (NZ) (Almanzor x Shanzam) | 8 | 2nd Leg 2, 2nd Leg 5 |
| Pulchritudinous (NZ) (Wrote x Showus) | 8 | 1st Leg 9 |
| Positivity (NZ) (Almanzor x Pussy O'Reilly) | 6 | 1st Leg 10 |
| Quintessa (NZ) (Shamus Award x Chaquinta) | 6 | 1st Leg 1 |
| Sudbina (NZ) (Almanzor x Destined) | 6 | 1st Leg 7 |
| Tulsi (The Autumn Sun x Talimena) | 5.5 | 3rd Leg 2, 3rd Leg 3 |
| Grail Seeker (NZ) (Iffraaj x Starwish) | 5 | 3rd Leg 5, 2nd Leg 7 |
| Harlow Rocks (NZ) (Roc De Cambes x Show Up) | 4 | 2nd Leg 8 |
| Livid Sky (NZ) (Proisir x Lady Lucille) | 4 | 3rd Leg 6, 3rd Leg 8 |
| Race Ace (NZ) (Swiss Ace x Megan's Tough Love) | 4 | 2nd Leg 9 |
| Chantilly Lace (NZ) (US Navy Flag x On The Move) | 3 | 2nd Leg 1 |
| My Lips Are Sealed (NZ) (Ace High x Tellmeaboutit) | 3 | 2nd Leg 4 |
| Chica Majito (NZ) (Zacinto x Cantina) | 3 | 3rd Leg 4 |
| Qali Al Farrasha (NZ) (Almanzor x Nucleonic) | 3 | 2nd Leg 10 |
| Sign Of Peace (NZ) (Preferment x Little Dove) | 2 | 3rd Leg 9 |
| The Entertainer (NZ) (Staphanos x Wahaha) | 1.5 | 3rd Leg 7 |
| Oneira (NZ) (Contributer x Sometyne) | 1.5 | 3rd Leg 1 |
Points Available
| RACE TYPE | FIRST | SECOND | THIRD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | 12 | 7 | 3.5 |
| Group 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Group 3 | 6 | 3 | 1.5 |