Over the past century New Zealand has developed a proud tradition of producing top class racehorses capable of performing at the highest level of competition on an international scale. With access to a perfect climate for raising young thoroughbreds, the New Zealand-bred horse is renowned for its extreme toughness and a great will to win, highlighting our country as one of the world's leading sources of equine talent.
Six-year-old gelding Accardo, by Elnadim from Princess Marengo, gained a well earned black type success when winning the Listed The Herald Newmarket Handicap at Ellerslie on Boxing Day after two years of battling injury.
Providing the quarantine restrictions are relaxed in the coming weeks as has been indicated, leading Australian trainer David Hayes looks likely to saddle up his first Karaka Million representative with Exceed and Excel filly Optimizing heading for the rich feature.
