Jewels interest heating up!

Several months ago HRNZ asked for expressions of interest from owners and trainers interested in bringing their superstars to the Harness Jewels, ever since then the phone has been ringing off the hook.

The Australia interest in the Jewels continues to grow and Shane Tritton is one trainer leading the charge.

Last year Tritton campaigned 2yo Salty Robyn, beaten just 4L by Lazarus, while this year connections of top line mare Arms Of An Angel have accepted an invite to compete in the 4yo Diamond.

Others to express their interest in this years jewels are;

2yo Trotters:

The Male Model – Shane Tritton – Debut run today @ Menangle, broke late, big wrap

Illawong Byron – Jodi Quinlan – big guy, has been impressive, owner is keen

Illawong Shimmer – Ross Sugars – finished runner up behind Byron last start, owner keen

Graciella Pinevale – Nicole Molander – has had a couple of starts but has a big wrap  

2yo Fillies:

High Rolling – Shane Tritton – large interest, has gone 1.54.4

Soho Angel – Michael Stanley – APG series to compete in, winners of 2/4, 1.56.8

Petacular – Michael Stanley – APG Series to compete in, winner 2/3, 1.55.8

2yo Colts/Geldings:

Blue Moon Rising – Shane Tritton – Early interest, now spelling

3yo Fillies:

No Interest. Nobody keen to take on Purdon trio – Dream About Me, Golden Goddess and Piccadilly Princess.

3yo Colts/Geldings:

Can’t Refuse – Matthew Craven – Early interest but now a No, headed for a spell

Waikiki Beach – Purdon/Rasmussen – Owner interest, HRNZ Board to make decision.

Heza Bromac – Kevin Pizzuto – Major interest, winner of 5/6, including two runs in 1.52.5 & 1.52.1 within 5days.

Some talk about connections of Chicago Bull – Gary Hall Snr expressing their interest, but when spoken to; there was no interest at all.

3yo Trotters:

Princess Phoenix – David Aiken – Owners expressed interest, 2^nd in 1.55.4 mile, Vicbred winner at 2

Courchevel – Anton Golino – Yabby Dam Farms expressed interest, handy trotter starting to find form

4yo Fillies:

Arms Of An Angel – Shane Tritton – Connections were offered and have accepted invite, the only official invite handed out so far

Supersonic Miss – Kerryn Manning – Early interest

Major Reality – Justin Prentice – Early interest

4yo Entries/Geldings;

My Kiwi Mate – Craig Demmler – Fly’s over later this week to compete in Taylor Mile and Messenger looking to qualify.

Tact Tate – Amanda Turnbull – Connections keeping one eye on the Taylor Mile and Messenger before making decision. Likely to be offered invite if interest is expressed

4yo Trotters:

Illawong Armstrong – Jodi Quinlan – Owner very keen, beaten last start but would add large interest to field with his high speed.

Eljaykay Phoenix – David Aiken – Owners expressed interest – broke last start but on best form would be competitive

Reina Danzante – Nicole Molander – winner first up this season, 1.57.1 MR, winner of 7 out of 9 in career.

 

Andrew Fitzgerald