Big Target Looms for Impressive Starman
10 Jan 2022
Part-owned by Pencarrow Stud principal Sir Peter Vela, Starman (Zoustar) has a big race on the Gold Coast in his crosshairs after an impressive performance at the same venue on Saturday.
Second Stakes Success for William Wallace (NZ)
29 Dec 2021
Accomplished Pencarrow Stud graduate William Wallace (NZ) (Darci Brahma) collected the second stakes win of his career with a dominant performance in Tuesday’s $60,000 Listed Craigmore Sustainable Holdings Timaru Cup (1600m) at Phar Lap Raceway.
Another New Plymouth Win for Palm Springs (NZ)
23 Dec 2021
Pencarrow’s Palm Springs (NZ) (Super Easy) continued her love affair with the New Plymouth Raceway with another win in Wednesday’s $12,000 Landmark Homes 1400.
Sir Peter Vela Shares in Impressive Canterbury Winner
21 Dec 2021
Sword Point (American Pharoah) lined up for the fourth start of his promising career in the A$50,000 Precise Fire Plate (1550m), and with James McDonald in the saddle, he unleashed a brilliant late burst from off the pace to score an emphatic victory by three and a quarter lengths.
Third Win for Naval Fleet (NZ)
21 Dec 2021
Ultra-consistent Pencarrow mare Naval Fleet (NZ) (Declaration Of War) recorded the third win of her career with an irresistible finish in Saturday’s $30,000 Hunting Fishing NZ 1500 at Awapuni.
Starman Shines for Sir Peter Vela
06 Dec 2021
With Pencarrow principal Sir Peter Vela sharing in the ownership, promising three-year-old Starman (Zoustar) emerged as a black type horse of the future with a determined victory at Rosehill on Saturday.
Topkapi (NZ) Too Strong at Cambridge
08 Nov 2021
Four-year-old mare Topkapi (NZ) (Tavistock) became the latest winner from a famous Pencarrow Stud family when she cleared maiden grade with a strong performance in Wednesday’s $12,000 Bruce Harvey 2000 at Cambridge.
Electrifying Home Affairs Stars in Coolmore Stud Stakes
31 Oct 2021
Sir Peter Vela has celebrated a scintillating Group One victory on arguably Australian racing’s greatest day. The Pencarrow principal shares in the ownership of the ultra-talented Home Affairs (I Am Invincible), who scored a breathtaking victory in Saturday’s A$1.5m Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington – one of four Group One races on the world-famous Victoria Derby Day.
Explosive Fifth Win for Les Crayeres (NZ)
26 Oct 2021
Rising star Pencarrow mare Les Crayeres (NZ) (Redoute’s Choice) collected her fifth win from just 10 career starts with a stellar performance in Monday’s $40,000 Waikato Stud 1500 at Te Rapa.
Pencarrow’s Spring Foalings in Full Swing
15 Oct 2021
Foaling season is in full swing at Pencarrow Stud, with an esteemed band of broodmares producing another quality batch of blue-blooded babies over the last few weeks – including the eagerly anticipated first foal from an outstanding performer.
Ginsburg (NZ) Excels at Rotorua
30 Sep 2021
Bred and raced by Pencarrow principal Sir Peter Vela in partnership with Hon Dame Lowell Goddard QC, promising filly Ginsburg (NZ) (Iffraaj) recorded her first win with a stylish performance in Wednesday’s $12,000 Rotorua Plate Day 17th October (1400m) at Arawa Park.
Stunning Results for Sir Peter Vela at Rosehill
27 Sep 2021
Pencarrow principal Sir Peter Vela was right in the thick of the action on a star-studded Saturday at Rosehill over the weekend, part-owning two stakes winners and a Group One placegetter.
Ranch Hand Charges to Poseidon Stakes Success
13 Sep 2021
With a smart turn of foot, promising three-year-old Ranch Hand (Fastnet Rock) sprinted to black-type success at Flemington on Saturday for his part-owner Sir Peter Vela in the A$160,000 Listed Winning Edge Poseidon Stakes (1100m).
Valzacella (NZ) Victorious at Cambridge
03 Sep 2021
A slick turn of foot in the straight carried Pencarrow mare Valzacella (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) to a first career victory in Thursday’s $12,000 Marsh Racing New Stables 1550 at Cambridge.
Coastwatch Delivers in Ming Dynasty
30 Aug 2021
Promising three-year-old Coastwatch (Fastnet Rock), part-owned by Pencarrow principal Sir Peter Vela, came of age with an impressive first black-type victory in Saturday’s A$160,000 Group Three Fujitsu General Ming Dynasty (1400m) at Kembla Grange.
New Foal Arrivals at Renowned Nursery Pencarrow
19 Aug 2021
Three decades of high-class racehorses, exceptional broodmares and sale-topping yearlings have firmly established Pencarrow as one of New Zealand’s most esteemed thoroughbred nurseries, and the latest crop of new foals have now started to arrive for the 2021 breeding season.
Tasman Bay Secures Group Two Placing
18 Aug 2021
High-class Pencarrow three-year-old Tasman Bay (Le Havre) added yet another big-race placing to his record with a tenacious performance in the £355,000 Group Two Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2000m) at Deauville over the weekend.
Promising Pampas (NZ) Impresses at Cambridge
05 Aug 2021
Lightly raced three-year-old Pampas (NZ) (Deep Field) emerged as a bright prospect for the Pencarrow Racing team with a smart performance in Wednesday’s $10,000 AP Gollan Property Valuers (970m) at Cambridge.
Another Major Placing for Tasman Bay
01 Aug 2021
Pencarrow three-year-old Tasman Bay (Le Havre) is continuing to make his mark at some of the biggest carnivals on the British racing calendar. Runner-up in the Group Two King Edward VII Stakes (2400m) at Royal Ascot in his previous appearance, the Sir Mark Todd-trained colt followed that up on Friday with a gallant third in the £100,000 Group Three Thoroughbred Stakes (1600m) at the iconic Glorious Goodwood meeting.
Babindi Impresses at Bath
01 Aug 2021
Three-year-old filly Babindi (Frankel), raced by Sir Peter Vela in partnership with Hon James Broughton and Hon Peter Stanley, opened her winning account with an impressive performance at Bath on Friday.
Tributes flow for Hall of Famer Laurie Laxon
22 Jul 2021
Tributes from around the world have flowed in the wake of the death late last week of New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Laurie Laxon.
Pukekohe Success for Pencarrow-bred Burgundy Dancer (NZ)
24 Jun 2021
Promising Pencarrow-bred two-year-old Burgundy Dancer (NZ) (Burgundy) recorded the first win of his career with a determined front-running performance in Wednesday’s $10,000 NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1200m) at Pukekohe.
Royal Ascot Placing for Tasman Bay (IRE)
21 Jun 2021
The Pencarrow colours have played a prominent part in arguably the most significant week in world racing, with Tasman Bay (FR) (Le Havre) finishing second in Friday’s £170,000 Group Two King Edward VII Stakes (2400m) at Royal Ascot.
Palm Springs (NZ) Makes Winning Return
14 Jun 2021
Up-and-coming Pencarrow mare Palm Springs (NZ) made an impressive return to action with a smart win in Saturday’s $27,500 SVS Starting Gates 1100 at Te Rapa.