New Zealand-bred horses prepare for Melbourne Cup at Flemington
Two New Zealand-bred horses, Asterix and Shockletz, are competing in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. While no New Zealand-trained horses are in the field, Auckland-based syndicator Go Racing is contesting the race with Soul of Spain.
Key facts
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- Shockletz was bred at Rich Hill Stud in New Zealand.
- The Melbourne Cup is a 3200m race held at Flemington.
- The race features a $10 million prize pool.
- Shockletz was born on November 27, 2021.
- Asterix is a New Zealand-bred horse owned by a group including Mark Greatbatch.
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New Zealand-bred mare Shockletz is competing in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. The Ciaron Maher-trained horse secured a place in the 3200m race after winning the Archer Stakes in September.
Owner-breeder Laurence Eales hopes the mare can follow in the footsteps of her sire, Shocking, who won the 2009 Melbourne Cup. Shockletz was bred at Rich Hill Stud in New Zealand and was born on November 27, 2021.
The race is scheduled for Tuesday at 5pm NZ time. While there are no New Zealand-trained horses in the field, two New Zealand-bred horses are competing: Shockletz and Asterix.
Other notable entries include Soul of Spain, owned by Auckland-based syndicator Go Racing, who is ridden by Tommy Berry. Point of Law is currently the favourite for the race.
How it developed
- Mon 2 Nov, 6:31pmSoul of Spain, owned by Go Racing, is also competing in the race and is currently at 34-1 odds.
Where reports differ
- Reports differ on the jockey for Shockletz, with one stating Harry Coffey will ride, while another notes Coffey could be replaced by Michael Dee if he does not recover from an injury.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, RNZ and Otago Daily Times.
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