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Preferment (NZ)

2011 Zabeel (Sir Tristram) x Better Alternative (Flying Spur)
Stands at Brighthill Farm
2026 Fee: FOA

Brighthill Farm

Stands at Brighthill Farm 2026 Fee: FOA

1352 Tauwhare Road
RD2 , Hamilton, NZ
brighthillfarm@xtra.co.nz
www.brighthillfarm.co.nz
+64 7 824 0855

Latest News

Go Racing Primed for Big Week

It is a special week for New Zealand-based syndicator Go Racing, who will contest Group One races on both sides of the Tasman, including the Melbourne Cup (3200m) on Tuesday with Soul Of Spain, and they will also welcome world-renowned trainer Joseph O’Brien to New Zealand for an owners’ function on Thursday.

$5million BC Winning Mare Tops 2026 Fasig-Tipton November Sale

The 2026 Fasig-Tipton November Sale was held Monday at the Newtown Paddocks in Lexington, Kentucky with Ways and Means the top seller at $5million.

Aspiring Jockeys Help New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Support Apprentices

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is calling for expressions of interest from aspiring jockeys and trainers looking to support a new apprentice in 2027.

Juvenile Trial Watch – Rosehill

There were two heats for juveniles run at Rosehill on Wednesday morning with winners that included the $1.1million half-sister to flying Group winning colt Paradoxium and we also got a first look at the colt that topped Inglis Easter this year.

Girl with a Pearl Shines for Johannes Vermeer

"Plenty more to come from her," said a delighted Sara Ryan after the eye-catching performance by the lightly raced and exciting filly Girl With A Pearl in Saturday's Gr.2 Wakeful Stakes at Flemington.

Second Black Type Victory For Manhattan Rain’s Sabaj

Dropping back in class from contesting G1 races at his previous five starts, Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr’s Manhattan Rain gelding Sabaj recorded his second black type victory, winning the $200,000 Listed VRC Asahi Super Dry Plate (1800m).

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Saturday, Nov 7
Balnarring Race 6 - 2000m Open:
In Your Hands (ex: Total Belief) Tnr: Troy Kilgower Rdr: Ben Moffat
Sunday, Nov 8
Sha Tin Race 1 - 1800m Class 5:
Golden Fortune (ex: Valencia's Image) Tnr: K L Man Man Rdr: Brenton Avdulla
Tuesday, Nov 10
Mornington Race 3 - 2430m Maiden 0
Guthrie (ex: Hapuka)
Tnr: Nevin Eades
Mornington Race 7 - 2025m Benchmark 56 0
In Your Hands (ex: Total Belief)
Tnr: Troy Kilgower

Sales

NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
3
$30,500
$10,000
$80,000
2025
5
$7,040
$7,000
$15,000

Race Record

At 2
3rd - The Grand Hotel Frankston Hcp (1300)
At 3
1st - Aami Victoria Derby (2500) Gr.1
2nd - Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas (2000) Gr.1
2nd - Geelong Classic (2200) LR
2nd - Testa Rossa @ Vinery Mdn Hcp (1400)
2nd - More Than Ready Mdn Plate (1550)
4th - Shop With The Tab App Mdn Plte (1600)
At 4
1st - The Bmw (2400) Gr.1
1st - Australian Cup (2000) Gr.1
1st - Yellowglen Turnbull Stakes (2000) Gr.1
1st - Ascend Sales Hill Stakes (2000) Gr.2
4th - Precise Air Chipping Norton (1600) Gr.1
At 5
4th - Yellowglen Turnbull Stakes (2000) Gr.1
4th - Pages Equip. Hire P J O'Shea (2200) Gr.2
4th - Hollindale Stakes (1800) Gr.2
4th - Tatts Club Chelmsford Stakes (1600) Gr.2

Relatives

Sons of Zabeel at Stud in Australasia