South Auckland trainers Peter and Dawn Williams will take just one runner to Avondale on Wednesday, but they believe that is enough to pick up a cheque. Three-year-old filly Megeve will contest the AJC Members (1100m) and will be looking to keep her undefeated record at the Auckland track intact.
Promising Pencarrow filly Couturiere (NZ) (Pins) scored her second consecutive win with a powerful performance in Friday’s $10,000 Avondale Sunday Markets (1200m) at Avondale.
Palm Springs (NZ) (Super Easy) moved out of maiden grade with an impressive performance in Thursday’s $10,000 1200m contest in New Plymouth.
Making her first start since late November, Pencarrow mare Palamedes (NZ) (Pierro) fought hard to win Friday’s $10,000 1200 metre contest at Avondale.
An unsuitable rain-affected track was no obstacle for quality Pencarrow mare Supera (NZ) (Savabeel) in Saturday’s inaugural running of the $40,000 Lisa Chittick Plate (1400m) at Matamata.
The star quality of Pencarrow Stud’s yearling draft was enthusiastically received by buyers during Book 1 of Karaka 2020.
New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame yesterday announced their intention to induct Sir Peter Vela, principal of New Zealand Bloodstock and Pencarrow Stud, into its prestigious ranks.
The New Year got off to the perfect start for the Pencarrow Racing team, with two winners across two New Zealand venues on Wednesday afternoon.
Pencarrow filly Copiapino (NZ) (Medaglia d’Oro) scored the first win of her career with a powerful front-running performance in Wednesday’s $10,000 Stella Artois 3YO (1200m) at Hastings.
Well-bred Pencarrow filly Aloft (NZ) (Atlante) continued a perfect start to her career in Friday’s $10,000 Epsom & Ascot With Wheels & George (1400m) at New Plymouth. The Rating 65 race was her second start and second win, having won a 1250-metre maiden race at Rotorua on debut on November 27.
In her first start at stakes level, Lilikoi (NZ) (Charm Spirit) scored a brilliant victory in Saturday’s $70,000 Group 3 LawnMaster Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni – a race that has been very special for owner-breeder Sir Peter Vela.
Well-bred Pencarrow filly Aloft (NZ) (Atlante) began her racing career in perfect style in Wednesday’s $10,000 NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1250m) at Rotorua.
Less than 24 hours after a brilliant debut win by Aloft (NZ) (Atlante) at Rotorua, another exciting three-year-old filly has carried the Pencarrow colours to victory. The Peter and Dawn Williams-trained Couturiere (NZ) (Pins) cleared maiden grade
Pencarrow mare Wild Seas (NZ) (Ocean Park) added another stylish victory to her CV in Sunday’s $11,000 Summit Electrical (1200m) at Waverley.
Pencarrow mare Supera (NZ) (Savabeel) warmed up for a summer of Group 1 racing with a powerful win in Saturday’s $100,000 Group 2 Gartshore Tauranga Stakes (1600m).
Promising Pencarrow filly Siracusa (NZ) (Sebring) cleared maiden grade at her second attempt with a stylish performance in Tuesday’s $10,000 Te Aroha Tractors & Machinery (1400m) at Te Aroha.
Three-year-old Pencarrow filly Megeve (NZ) (Wandjina) began her career on the perfect note with a victory in Friday’s $10,000 TAB Spring Loaded Promotion 1200 at Avondale.
Talented filly Lilikoi (NZ) (Charm Spirit) began her three-year-old season on the perfect note with a victory in Pencarrow colours in Friday’s $10,000 Celebrating Melody Belle (1200m) at Taupo.
Pencarrow Stud and New Zealand Bloodstock principal Sir Peter Vela was awarded the Owner of the Year Award at the 2018-19 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards at Ellerslie on Sunday.
The talented Tonadillas (NZ) (Your Song) completed a Pencarrow double at Matamata on Wednesday with a powerful performance in the $10,000 Race A Horse With Te Akau (1200m).
Pencarrow mare The White Queen (NZ) (Cape Blanco) secured the first win of her career with a front-running victory in Wednesday’s $10,000 Waikato Stud Maiden (1600m) at Matamata.
Quality Pencarrow mare Sleeping Beauty (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) secured her second stakes win with a tenacious and classy performance in Saturday’s $50,000 Listed Ultimate Ford and Mazda Tauranga Classic (1400m).
New Zealand was been well-represented in the four-carriage Royal Procession on the final day of Royal Ascot, with Pencarrow Stud owners Sir Peter & Lady Pamela Vela amongst those honoured by an invitation to join the Procession.
Talented Pencarrow filly Red Beach (NZ) (Darci Brahma) claimed the third win of her eight-start career with a smart performance in Thursday’s $11,000 Haunui Farm 1600 at Pukekohe.