The $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) has received a welcome injection of southern flavour, with exciting filly Pivotal Ten having secured a berth in the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race.
The Barneswood Brady Nakhle Slot Holder partnership has announced the Stephen Marsh-trained Penman (NZ) as their representative in next month’s $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), and they are hoping they have struck gold with their selection.
Slot race success is nothing new to Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker, and the expat Kiwi is excited to return to his homeland next month to contest the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie with his in-form filly Perfumist.
Stephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action at Matamata this weekend and for one of his younger rising stars it’s all about timing.
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing has remained loyal to the greater Waikato region, combining with Waikato Stud and Wexford Stables to nominate high-quality filly Sethito (NZ) as their selection for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m).
There’s plenty of excitement building towards this evening’s TAB Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie, which has been further enhanced by an NZB Kiwi slot announcement.
