Fillies Get Set for New Zealand Bloodstock 1000 Guineas

The second leg of the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series, the Group 3 Indian Danehill Lowland Stakes, took place at Hastings at the weekend when Masterton Racing Club's meeting was moved from Trentham. Despite the move the track conditions were still soft with a 3.9 penetrometer reading.

Despite track conditions causing four scratchings including the Mike Moroney & Andrew Scott trained duo Eloa and Clean Sweep, who quinellaed the first race in the series, the feature made for exciting racing.

A beautifully timed ride by Vinny Colgan saw Justa Tad (Istidaad x Infinity) take second round honours for Takanini trainer Rudy Leifting. A late rally saw the filly nab victory from a game Roger James trained La Sizeranne (Stravinsky x Tricia Ann) who challenged wide before the turn and stuck on bravely. Race favourite Sista (Magic Of Sydney x Blister) got home late for third.

The point standing following the second race is:

Eloa 6
Justa Tad 6
Clean Sweep 3
La Sizeranne 3
Sheka 1.5
Sista 1.5

The next race in the series is the New Zealand Bloodstock 1000 Guineas at Riccarton Park on 6 November. All the current points holders are nominated for the Guineas.

For more information about the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series or for regular points updates see www.nzb.co.nz or contact Julian Phillips at julianp@nzb.co.nz.