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John Jenkins: Popsy has a special place in derby history
28 Apr, 2021 11:10 PM
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Atishu and jockey Kozzi Asano forge clear of their rivals in last Saturday s Listed Warstep Stakes (2000m) at Riccarton. Photo Supplied
Atishu and jockey Kozzi Asano forge clear of their rivals in last Saturday s Listed Warstep Stakes (2000m) at Riccarton. Photo Supplied
Hawkes Bay Today
By John Jenkins
Hawke s Bay-owned Popsy, one of only six fillies to have won the Group 1 New Zealand Derby in the last 60 years, finally succumbed to old age last week and had to be euthanised at age 30.
The Sir Tristram mare had been residing at Hawke s Bay s Montana Lodge Stud for the past six years, on the property owned by Graham and Isabell Roddick.
The Golden Slipper fate of Kiwi gun Sword Of State will be decided on Monday with Te Akau Racing relying on the weather gods to help determine what path to take with several of its high profile stars this autumn.
A flight has been booked across the Tasman for Sword Of State however trainer Jamie Richards confirmed on Sunday that the talented colt is no guarantee to line up at Rosehill this Saturday.
Richards is concerned about the amount of rain predicted in Sydney this week and is reluctant to send his emerging colt over for the $3.5 million feature to run on a heavy track.