BETTOR’S WISH CLINICAL IN ART ROONEY PACE

The feature racing is ramping up in North America and this Saturday past, Bettor’s Delight’s high quality 3yo son Bettor’s Wish put on a pacing display to win the $300,000 ‘Art Rooney Pace’ at Yonkers Raceway. Bettor’s Wish paced a season best 1.51.4 to destroy his rivals by six lengths! He is now undefeated this season in three starts and heads to Canada now for the North America Cup. The race saw trainer Chris Ryder and Dexter Dunn combine to win the race to give a real ‘down under’ flavour to the race.

Closer to home, Bettor’s Delight added two square gating Group 2 winners to his CV. At Menangle, Emerald Stride won the NSW Trotters for 3yo’s in a great driving display by David Miles and Drop The Hammer scorched around Menangle in 1.55.5 to win the 4&5yo NSW Trotters feature.

American Ideal’s top flight son Centenario was impressive in the 3yo Classic at Ballarat, he paced 1.53 and change to defeat his peers and now has over $325,000 in the locker. Pelosi, just might be the best 2yo filly in Australia, she was an effortless winner of her NSW Breeders Challenge at Newcastle, she won under a grip! Other good winners for American Ideal included Ideal Liner at Pinjarra, Just Deal It at Albion Park and 2yo Tommy Lincoln was impressive winning at Auckland against the older pacers.

Sweet Lou’s ace Western Australian daughter Double Expresso recorded career win number six when she led all the way to win her 2yo Diamonds heat at Gloucester Park, she is close to $100,000 in earnings in her juvenile season.

BETTOR’S DELIGHT’S KIDS KEEP KICKING GOALS

Champion stallion Bettor’s Delight’s current two year old crop continued a memorable season thus far with victories in two New Zealand feature races at Addington. In the Sires Stakes final for 2yo colts and geldings his son One Change won a stirring final!

One Change remains undefeated in his juvenile season following his latest victory and has earnt over $212,000 thus far this season. He led in a Woodlands sired trifecta on the race, with Flyin Even Bettor (Bettor’s Delight) finishing second and Virgil (Sweet Lou) claiming third spot. The race was won in a New Zealand record for 2yo’s in 1.53.4.

In the PGG Wrightson 2yo fillies final, diminutive filly Amazing Dream won the $150,000 sale series final. Pacing a 1.54.9 race she defeated her rivals by 3 ½ lengths and now has $190,000 in the locker.

American Ideal continues to be a rich source of winners the length and breath of Australia. Yankee Lincoln won at Ballarat, Ideal Fantasy at Wagga Wagga, American Princess won impressively at Menangle, Prince Potter won on the border at Albury, American Tour at Mildura and Ideal Some Magic continued on his winning way at Bendigo.

Pegasus Spur’s daughter I Am Pegasus continued her great form with another victory at Melton, the 3yo filly looks a standout in her peer group in Victoria, other good winners for Pegasus Spur included Pretty Little Lucy at Ballarat and Lukyanova at Cambridge.

Sweet Lou added another winner to his first ‘down under’ crop when Sweet Madison led all the way at Gloucester Park. The filly became his 8th winner in Australasia!

Just a reminder that Sweet Lou’s Australian 2019/20 book is closed. Thanks to those who have chosen to support Sweet Lou in the season ahead.

WOODLANDS STALLIONS LIGHT UP ALBION PARK ON GOLD NIGHT

The focus for juvenile racing turned to Albion Park, this week past and the $350,000 Australian Pacing Gold finals for the 2yo colts and geldings and the fillies also. It was a night out for our stallion roster with both American Ideal and Bettor’s Delight claiming both features.

American Ideal has a genuine star in daughter ‘Pelosi’. She emerged victorious after sitting in the chair to win the 2yo fillies final. ‘Pelosi’ now has over $166,000 in seasonal earnings and has won four of her five career starts!

Bettor’s Delight’s ace son Jilliby Nitro led all the way to claim the colts and gelding’s division. Punishing his rivals in 1.52.6, he is now a multiple Group 1 winning freshman as he also claimed the Bathurst Gold Crown. He now has $210,000 in the locker and now looks to other key features. Congratulations to all, involved in both these star juvenile pacers!

At Addington, Belle Of Montana backed up her up Victorian Oaks winning raid with a comprehensive victory in the $140,000 Nevele R Fillies final for the 3yo’s. Belle Of Montana returned a 1.54.2-mile rate for the 1980 metre feature which is now a New Zealand record!

Thanks to all Australian breeders who have booked early to Sweet Lou. His Australian book for the 2019/20 season is now full and closed. Please contact us, if you wish to wait list your mare for next season.

Did you know that American Ideal, Sweet Lou and Bettor’s Delight are the top three leading 2yo stallions in Australia on dollar average! Our stallion roster is certainly getting great results this season.

SWEET LOU’S DAUGHTER ANNEXES GROUP 1 FEATURE

Sweet Lou’s ace New Zealand daughter Sweet On Me bounced back from her first defeat to win the Group 1 New Zealand Sires Stakes for 2yo fillies at Alexandra Park, Auckland. In the $138,000 feature, she used her speed to take over mid race and roared away in a closing quarter of 26.8 to secure victory. Sweet on Me is the standout filly of her peer group thus far and now heads to the Harness Jewels at Addington, she has bankrolled over $170,000 in stakes.

Bettor’s Delight’s millionaire son Spankem added to his outstanding 4yo season when he led all the way to win the Group 1 ‘Messenger Stakes’ at Auckland. Scooting home in 54.3, Spankem has been a revelation this season and will be nominal favourite for horse of the year in New Zealand.

Bettor’s Delight’s progeny filled the placings in the $160,000 PGG Wrightson 2yo Sale Series Final at Addington. One Change maintained his undefeated juvenile season when he won the feature ahead of Smooth Deal.

No shortage of winners for American Ideal, he sired a double at Invercargill when Firenze Amore and 2yo The Ideal Touch greeted the judge, American Zest was a Melton winner, Triple Eight sat in the chair to win at Auckland and Ideal Some Magic, continued on his winning way at Bendigo.

Woodlands Stud would like to thank all purchasers at Monday’s All Age Sale at Karaka. The sale continues to grow and a number of our progeny are headed to Australia. With a clearance rate of 96% buyers have realised it’s a great way to purchase a quality weanling.

BETTORS DELIGHT CONTINUES TO DELIVER ON THE BIG STAGE

Legendary stallion Bettor’s Delight continued his domination on both sides of the Tasman this week past with three Group 1 winners added to his CV. At Auckland his juvenile daughter Amazing Dream was a winner of the Caduceus Club fillies classic. In the $100,000 feature, she prevailed in a tight finish. On the same card Spankem became harness racings latest millionaire when he led all the way in the ‘Downbytheseaside’ Taylor mile. The son of Bettor’s Delight looks ahead now to the Messenger Stakes.

At Melton, ace filly Belle Of Montana was an impressive winner of the $150,000 Victorian Oaks. In a strong staying test, in the Group 1 feature, Belle Of Montana roared away to defeat her rivals, she now has over $250,000 in career earnings. Congratulations to all these Group 1 winners!

American Ideal’s daughter Pelosi dismantled her opposition in her Australian Pacing Gold heat at Albion Park. She careered away to win by 23 metres in a staggering 1.53.3, this is now a record for 2yo fillies at Albion Park. Other good winners for American Ideal included Balcatherine who was an impressive WA Oaks prelude winner, The Ideal Dancer won at Bankstown, Ideal Charm at Narrogin, Southern Rain at Invercargill and Nearis Green at Timaru.

Sweet Lou’s son Virgil was rewarded for his consistent form when he won the Group 2 Diamond Creek classic at Invercargill. With seasonal earnings of over $60,000 the Woodlands bred and raised juvenile has plied his trade with little fuss in both the south and north islands of the ‘shaky isles’!

On Monday May 6th, Woodlands Stud has consigned over 55 lots at the All Age Sale at Karaka, to be conducted by New Zealand Bloodstock. Go to our www. Woodlandsstud.co.nz to view our draft. This is a pin hookers dream!

MIGHTY CONQUEROR GETS THE CHOCOLATES IN TH EASTER CUP

American Ideal’s ace 4yo son Mighty Conqueror added to his burgeoning reputation when he won the $50,000 Easter Cup at Gloucester Park. Overcoming a 20 metre handicap, he was to tough for his rivals in the staying feature over 2902 metres. Mighty Conqueror is now the winner of 12 of his 17 career starts, with prizemoney earnings of close to $156,000! There is little doubt he will be a key player in many WA race features going forward.

Other good winners for American Ideal this past week included Ideal Velocity at Echuca, Chief Joseph at Bunbury, Roman Reigns at Wagin and Ideal Tiger was a Cambridge winner.

The Sires Sire Bettor’s Delight was dominate on both sides of the ditch this week, with a plethora of winners. Bad To The Bone, won his 2yo sire’s stakes heat at Cambridge, Ashley Locaz raced passed $250,000 in career earnings with an impressive Addington victory, at Melton he sired a double when Belle Of Montana won her Victorian Oaks in barnstorming fashion and Lilac Flash showed great closing speed to secure victory on the same card.

Sweet Lou added another winner to his freshman crew when Meraviglia led all the way at Albion Park. Sweet Lou’s Australian book is now well on it’s way to being full ahead of next season! If you are keen to book to him, you must get in touch ASAP.

On Monday May 6th, Woodlands Stud has consigned over 55 lots at the annual All Age sale at Karaka, conducted by New Zealand Bloodstock. All our lots are available to view at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz This sale is a pin hookers dream, don’t forget millionaires bred by us have been bought at this sale!

SWEET LOU’S DOWN UNDER CREW ARE ROCKIN

Sweet Lou’s impact in Australia and New Zealand has been immediate and he’s no one hit wonder. He clearly has the two best juvenile filly pacers on both sides of the ditch so far. In Western Australia, Double Expresso made it five wins on the bounce with an effortless win at Gloucester Park, she has a seriously big motor!

At Addington, Sweet On Me remains undefeated in four starts following her NZ Sires Stakes heat win. She is clearly the standout amongst her peers in the Shaky Isles. At Launceston, classy 2yo Kohanah was a winner of the Golden Slipper, a key feature for the juveniles in the ‘Apple Isle’. The son of Sweet Lou was bred by Barrie Rattray, who has supported Sweet Lou since he starting shuttling ‘down under’! Sweet Lou is currently the leading 2yo sire on dollar average in Australia and he is currently second on the NZ 2yo sires table behind Bettor’s Delight. What a start he has made!

American Ideal’s love affair with Gloucester Park continued this Friday past when he sired a double, with Mighty Flying Deal and Ideal One greeting the judge, at Launceston his son Illegal Immigrant was an impressive Easter Cup heat winner and at Melton Ideal Some Magic was a winner.

Great week in Australia for Pegasus Spur with Monty Python taking his career earnings past $250,000 with victory at Melton. On the same card, I Am Pegasus was a winner and this classy filly looks destine for better things and at Mildura Endsin A Party won the Mildura Trotters Cup for trainer Brad Stevens.

On Monday May 6th, Woodlands Stud has consigned over 55 lots at the New Zealand Bloodstock All Age Sale. Go to our website to view www.woodlandsstud.co.nz to view our high quality draft. We have successfully sold a number of winners via this sale. You can pin hook your next star!

THE KINGS KIDS LIGHT UP BATHURST ON CROWN NIGHT

Bettor’s Delight’s 2yo’s had a night out on Bathurst Gold Crown with both divisions of the time-honoured features won in style by his progeny. Boom colt Jilliby Nitro was a dominate winner of the colts and gelding’s division. He led from the outside of the arm, copped mid race pressure but was still dominant in his Group 1 victory. Now undefeated in three starts, Jilliby Nitro is a clear standout amongst his peers this season.

Michelle Lee Mac was all class in her Group 1 Gold Tiara final win. She held on in a tight finish, to claim her third juvenile victory this season and the lion’s share of the $100,000 in stakes! Congratulations to both these winners and those associated with them!

Henry Hubert looks like he will a key player in NZ features going forward, following a stunning victory in the Group 2 Superstars at Addington. Bred and raised on the farm at Woodlands, the son of Bettor’s Delight has been a revelation during his 4yo season.

Pegasus Spur still churns out the winners. His son Monty Python was a winner of the Group 3 Horsham trotters cup, Scorched was an Albion Park winner and Mr Fahrenheit scored at Forbury Park.

Highview Tommy added another winner to his book, when Glen Elgin Tomson sprouted wings to win at Methven on the grass!

On Monday May 6th, Woodlands Stud has consigned over 55 weanlings at the All Age Sale to be held at Karaka. This sale has been a rich source of winners for pin hookers! Go to our website at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz to view our draft.