ngakonui grass Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 8 minutes ago, PWJ said: Today's clue: The 3rd dam of this horse won a major steeple at Trentham in the 1950s Would i be correct in saying that it wasn't the Wellington Steeple,but may have been the race named after Eric somebody/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: Would i be correct in saying that it wasn't the Wellington Steeple,but may have been the race named after Eric somebody/? yes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: Would i be correct in saying that it wasn't the Wellington Steeple,but may have been the race named after Eric somebody/? Eric Riddiford 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hesi said: Eric Riddiford Ah yeah sure, thought you were gonna say "Eric The Half a Bee" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Is Loofah the 2 mile winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzstar1 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 I rember Loofah he was the 1968 Wellington Cup beatingcour horse ridden by WD.!! I didnt think Loofah ever jumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 the horse in the photos brother won over 2 miles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Gay Echo the third dam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, von Smallhaussen said: Gay Echo the third dam? Yes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Jumper in question is Chumson and half brother was Big gamble. Jocket - TBA 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Jockey - let's try Michael Gillies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 second thoughts - I might be one generation out 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Yes Maximus - I cocked up above Big Gamble and Chumson were both by Sobig out of Gay Amber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, von Smallhaussen said: Yes Maximus - I cocked up above Big Gamble and Chumson were both by Sobig out of Gay Amber. You got it VS ! Sobig, Chumson, Big Gamble, Michael Gillies. Well done ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Hey Dancing Lady - I can still clearly recall where I was when Big Gamble won the cup - I had just been caught at square leg on the grass number 1 at Maidstone park and got back just in time to listen to the cup on 2ZB. A couple of team mates asked ..'did you do that on purpose?" - cheeky Bstds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 Saturday sees the Cal Isuzu Stakes as part of Lucky 7. Who was the last non-NZ bred to win this race (which was known by a different name then) ? Clue: was bred by the owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 23 minutes ago, von Smallhaussen said: Hey Dancing Lady - I can still clearly recall where I was when Big Gamble won the cup - I had just been caught at square leg on the grass number 1 at Maidstone park and got back just in time to listen to the cup on 2ZB. A couple of team mates asked ..'did you do that on purpose?" - cheeky Bstds! Was there at Trentham VS ! Young Toby Autridge rode and I backed it ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 19 minutes ago, PWJ said: Saturday sees the Cal Isuzu Stakes as part of Lucky 7. Who was the last non-NZ bred to win this race (which was known by a different name then) ? Clue: was bred by the owner Guess - Tycoon Lil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, von Smallhaussen said: Guess - Tycoon Lil? Nope but the right era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 Clue: The sire of the winner was Champion German 3YO Colt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Trying to think what the race may have been called back then - was it the Dulcie Stakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 24 minutes ago, von Smallhaussen said: Trying to think what the race may have been called back then - was it the Dulcie Stakes? lady norrie stakes i think,could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: lady norrie stakes i think,could be wrong. Not the Lady Norrie or the Dulcie. Don't want to gaslight ya ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 1 hour ago, PWJ said: Not the Lady Norrie or the Dulcie. Don't want to gaslight ya ..... GASMATE STAKES 2002 miss potential by Dolphin Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 2 hours ago, ngakonui grass said: GASMATE STAKES 2002 miss potential by Dolphin Street You're too good NG. I had her sold to USA and then on her last run she broke down. Game mare and talented. By Dolphin Street ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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