Rejoicing the New Zealand thoroughbred success and the passing of a great stallion, So You Think (NZ) – (2006 – 2025).
A stallion of true class to blood lines High Chapparal (Sadler Wells), broodmare sire Tights by Nijinsky and the little acknowledged Long Row (GB) by Linacre encompasses the old bone stayer. Additional lines, Foxbridge – Cyllene male line @ Matinee Idol (Aus)… So You Think daughters/broodmares are to be the admired broodmares of the future.
New Zealand breeds for versatility and over the last few weeks sporting interests took serious note.
- World best sprinter – Ka Ying Rising (NZ) takes out the Everest.
- A dominant New Zealand sire line places the winner, 135th running of the 6.9 km Czechoslovakia steeplechase Velka Pardubicka , as named Stumptown (IRE) by Laverock by male line, Octagonal (NZ) by Zabeel (NZ). https://www.pedigreequery.com/stumptown noting, Octagonal sire of the exceptional Lohnro (Aust)
- And in the sports horse world, unraced thoroughbred named Artist.(Guillotine (NZ by Montjeu) https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/a-day-for-the-thoroughbred-ottbs-make-their-mark-on-maryland-5-star
🏇 Ka Ying Rising is currently recognized as the world’s top-ranked sprinter, and his Timeform ratings take elite status: Ka Ying Rising’s consistency and dominance across international turf make him a standout in modern racing.
📊 Timeform Ratings Overview
- Peak Rating: 132 — achieved earlier in 2025 during a race in Hong Kong.
- Everest 2025 Rating: 128 — earned during his victory at The TAB Everest in Sydney. Although slightly below his peak, this rating still ties for the highest ever recorded in the Everest’s history.
- Hong Kong Jockey Club Rating: 137 — his official rating as of October 2025
The youngster himself, Ka Ying..
🏇 Stumptown (IRE) made history in 2025 by becoming the first Irish-trained horse to win the Velká Pardubická, one of the most grueling and prestigious steeplechases in Europe.
🏆 2025 Velká Pardubická Victory Highlights
- Race Date: October 12, 2025
- Jockey: Keith Donoghue
- Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
- Course: 6,900 meters with 31 obstacles, including the infamous Taxis Ditch
- Challenge: Stumptown struggled early, especially at the Taxis Ditch and fences 8 and 9, but rallied late to overtake High In The Sky on the final stretch.
🐎 Background & Pedigree
- Age: 8 years old at the time of victory
- Sire: Laverock (IRE) – https://www.pedigreequery.com/stumptown by Octagonal (NZ)
- Notable Wins: Also won the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2025.
🏇https://www.pedigreequery.com/artist29 New Zealand bred.
Up n’ coming progeny, where young stars are spotted ➡️ So You Think – Shamexpress – Tarzino – Wootton Bassett & more sires line up @ Ready to Run https://www.nzb.co.nz/sales/25rtr 12 & 13 November 2025. The hard yard preparation work https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14SQR2gm2eT/ .
History Celebrates…success
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