A Real Prince Flies Home for Dead Heat

14 September 2011

John Bromley’s game O’Reilly galloper A Real Prince defied a seemingly impossible position and 59kg weight impost to snatch deadheat glory in the Coogee Walk 1200 at Taupo today.

A Real Prince had them all before him turning for home, but let down strongly under rider Lisa Allpress, careering home outwide to collar Sadist right on the line.

Under the guidance of Fraser Auret, the Bromley-bred and raced 4YO gelding has realised four wins from nine outings.

A Real Prince is out of the unraced Cape Cross mare Cee Cee Princess, who to date has produced the one winner from as many to race.

Foxbridge Plate Day Delivers at Te Rapa

As host and naming sponsor of the meeting, Waikato Stud was proud to see its signature raceday, headlined by the Group 2 Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate, run in fine style at Te Rapa on Saturday.

21 August 2026

The Corner with Garry Chittick

Mary and I had a great weekend. As usual, Taupo Race Club put on a couple of days that encourage you to go to the races. The lead-in to the day was an hour or so at the iconic Yacht Club Bar – an easy place to be, perched above the lake: wine, beer and pizzas provided. A chance to meet and greet, bearing in mind the visitors that make the effort to attend.