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Te Kahu showing off his impressive versatility

Valachi stallion Zacinto (Dansili) has shown his versatility with steeplechase winner Te Kahu (ex. Midnight Owl, by Black Minnaloushe), who won the Maiden Steeplechase (3500m) on 11 July at Te Aroha, and followed up last Sunday in the Open Steeplechase (3500m) on the same course. Having exuded plenty of stamina when running out a strong winner of the Maiden chase, he upped the ante in winning by four and a half lengths. Part-owned by trainer Dan O’Leary at Marton, Te Kahu was ridden by Mathew Cropp.

Valachi Racing Team Previews

Friday 6 August at Wanganui:

Weather: showery, track: Heavy11, rail: out 4 metres.

12.17 p.m. R1 1 Locharburn (7 g Zed – Madam Forli, by San Luis), T: Kevin Myers, Wanganui. J: Dean Parker (a2); freshened following fifth in the Rating 65 2200 metres on 27 June at Te Aroha, and finished second in the Open 1600-metre trial on 27 July at Foxton. Third in the Waikato Hurdles (Prestige, 3200m) on 22 May at Te Rapa, and first and second in two course attempts, he rates a top three chance in the $20,000 Restricted Open Hurdle (3000 metres).

4.21 p.m. R8 10 Prosperous (5 m Savabeel – Fiorenza, by Stravinsky), T: Autridge/Shailer, Matamata. J: Lisa Allpress; has mixed racing on turf and poly-track, most recently at 2100m & 2000m respectively. She could perform admirably if appreciative of conditions in the $10,000 Rating 65 2060 metres.

We wish you all the best for the weekend.

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Home of proven Group One producer Zacinto (Dansili), Group One winning 2YO Vespa (Elusive City), triple Group One place-getter Savile Row (Makfi), and associate sire War Decree (War Front), standing at Inglewood Stud, North Canterbury.

For anyone who would like to find out more info please get in touch with Gareth Downey on 027 205 6687 or gareth.downey@valachidowns.co.nz.