Pearl Of Alsace

Pearl Of Alsace chasing elusive Group 1 triumph

Posted on March 29, 2024
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray have always had plenty of time for Pearl Of Alsace and they are hoping she can fulfil her Group One potential at Ellerslie this weekend. Bred and raced by Sir Peter Vela, the daughter of Tavistock has come a long way in just 12 starts, winning her first five[...]

Posted on March 7, 2024
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

A genuinely run Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) will bring out the best in proven stayer Mahrajaan on Saturday when he bids to add to his silverware. His depths of stamina were emphasised when he won the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) under 55kg in the spring and looks well placed with 1kg less[...]

Posted on April 6, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

The Group 3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m) was originally viewed as Pearl Of Alsace's grand final, but the unbeaten mare has since convinced connections to raise the bar one more time. The well-related daughter of Tavistock won the Trentham feature at her fifth appearance and will now take aim at the Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred[...]

Posted on March 19, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Talented mare Pearl Of Alsace extended her unbeaten run to five when she stepped up to stakes company with a narrow victory in the Group 3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m) at Trentham. The Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray-trained four-year-old went into the Group Three feature off the back of four straight victories to open her career[...]

Pearl Of Alsace chasing elusive Group 1 triumph

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Undefeated mare earns Group One start

Unbeaten Pearl Of Alsace lands Cuddle Stakes

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