Nakeeta Jane (foaled 28 August 2015) is a retired Group 1 winning Australian bred thoroughbred racehorse.
| Nakeeta Jane | |
|---|---|
| Sire | So You Think |
| Grandsire | High Chaparral |
| Dam | Lustre Lady |
| Damsire | Flying Spur |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 28 August 2015 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Jananth Pty Ltd |
| Owner | Coolmore Stud |
| Trainer | Mark Newnham |
| Record | 8: 3–1–2 |
| Earnings | A$625,300[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Light Fingers Stakes (2019) Surround Stakes (2019) | |
Racing career edit
Unraced as a 2 year old, Nakeeta Jane made her debut at Randwick Racecourse as a 3 year old finishing a half length second at the odds of 20/1. Two weeks later she won her first race at Warwick Farm racecourse at the odds of 9/4. In this race she defeated Ranier, who would win several future stakes races and Kolding, a future Group 1 winner.[2]
Ten days later she started at odds of 13/1 in the Group 1 Flight Stakes and ran into third place.
After spelling for 5 months, Nakeeta Jane was successful in the Light Fingers Stakes. Trainer Mark Newnham said of her victory after this race, “She's top-class, there's no doubt about that”.[3]
At just her 5th race start she was successful in winning the Group 1 Surround Stakes. During the race she had no luck in running, but overcame all difficulties to score a half head win for jockey Josh Parr.[4] After three unsuccessful runs further into her preparation, the horse was spelled with the plan to resume racing in the Spring Racing Carnival. However she suffered a career ending fetlock injury during track work at Warwick Farm racecourse.[5]
Breeding career edit
Upon retirement, Nakeeta Jane was sold to Coolmore Stud, where in her first year she will be served by US Triple Crown winner, Justify.[6]
After missing in her first breeding season, Nakeeta Jane gave birth to her first foal, a colt by Justify in 2021.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Nakeeta Jane Horse Profile". racingaustralia.horse. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "So You Think Filly Impressive". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Superstar Filly for So You Think". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Nakeeta Jane delivers Group 1 success". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Nakeeta Janes racing future in limbo". punters.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Nakeeta Jane headed to Justify after sale". tdnausnz.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "First time mothers in 2021". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 25 April 2022.