Oliver to ride Kiwi mare

2 November 2015

Damien Oliver has been confirmed as the new jockey for the New Zealand-bred and owned Lucia Valentina at Flemington next Saturday.

He will partner the dual Group One winner for the first time in the Gr.2 Matriarch Stakes.

Lucia Valentina was unplaced last time out in the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup, although she was only five and a half lengths from the winner Mongolian Khan after starting from a wide gate.

Test

8 January 2025

Bonny result for glamour mare

Bonneval, a two-time Horse of the Year, starred on the track with seven wins, including Group 1 victories in the New Zealand and Australian Oaks. Now flourishing as a broodmare for Garry Chittick, her first foal Mary Eliza claimed a strong win at Mornington, showcasing Bonneval’s continued influence in racing.