Debut winner adds to Ardrossan’s growing record
Ardrossan‘s remarkable strike rate continued at Te Rapa on Sunday when Lumbridge Castle produced an impressive performance to win on debut.
The victory became the 56th individual winner for Waikato Stud’s son of Redoute’s Choice, who continues to outperform his opportunities. From those 56 winners, 17 are black type horses, underlining the quality Ardrossan is producing from relatively small crops and providing every indication that his best years are still ahead.
Prepared by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott at Wexford Stables, Lumbridge Castle was a $100,000 purchase from the Landsdowne Park draft and looked a horse with a bright future as he made a winning start to his career.
Drawn barrier seven in the field of nine, the three-year-old travelled strongly throughout before extending clear over 1200 metres to score by a length.
Bred by the Dewar Partnership, Lumbridge Castle is the second live foal from the Iffraaj mare Exhibit.
Ardrossan will stand the 2026 breeding season at an unchanged fee of $20,000 plus GST, live foal guarantee.
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.
Read More
Noverre’s son Spill It sold to Chris Waller
Christchurch trainer Anna Furlong will be keeping a keen eye on the progress of promising three-year-old Spill It after the talented youngster was sold to Australia following his impressive Riccarton victory earlier this month.
Read More