
Jumping Legend
CHOCOLATE FISH
Breeding: Colombia x Saveur
Nickname: Fish
Trainer: Shane Brown
Owner: Miss A S Ames-Durey
Breeder: N G Amey
Regular Jockey: Shaun Phelan
Major Win: 2018 Great Northern Steeplechase
Life beyond racing: Fishy had a successful career as a show horse with his previous owner. These days, however, he’s living his best life as a spoilt, happy farm hacker, thoroughly enjoying his well-deserved retirement.
Leading out: Race 1

Jumping Legend
KICK BACK
Nickname: Bonnie
Breeding: Bahhare x Take Three
Trainer: Kevin Myers
Owners: A S & Mrs P J Trotter
Breeders: A S & T A Trotter
Regular Jockey: Shaun Fannin
Major Wins: 2016 Manawatu Steeplechase, 2016 Pakuranga Hunt Cup Steeplechase and 2016 Great Northern Steeplechase
Life beyond racing: Kick Back retired to the Trotter's farm in Marton in 2016, after winning the Pakuranga Hunt Club and Great Northern Steeplechase double. She had certainly earned her retirement! Since then, she has had five foals, with the most notable one to race so far being Kick On. She also has a Proisir filly who is expected to hit the track later this year as a 3YO. In 2024, Kick Back featured on an episode of Country Calendar, captured foaling an El Roca colt at Equus Veterinary Reproduction and Consultancy just outside Palmerston North.
Leading out: Race 2

Jumping Legend
KIPKEINO
Breeding: Sunray x Awesome Annie
Nickname: Mac
Trainer: Lucy de Lautour
Owners: Mrs L C & W B de Lautour
Breeder: Profile Bloodstock Ltd
Regular Jockey: Shaun Phelan
Major Wins: 2017 Hawke's Bay Hurdle
Life beyond racing: Following his retirement, Kipkeino remained with co-owner and trainer Lucy de Lautour where they thrive together out on the hunt field!
Leading out: Race 3

Jumping Legend
ZED EM
Breeding: Zed x Don't Kick My Float
Nickname: Bobby
Trainers: Kevin Myers / Patrick Payne
Owners: D W & L Shannon, M J & R D Southey
Breeders: C & Mrs J J Booth, D W Shannon, M J & R Southey
Regular Jockey: Steven Pateman
Major Wins: 2019 Grand Annual Steeplechase, 2019, 2018 Great Eastern Steeplechase, 2019, 2018, 2017 Von Doussa Steeplechase
Life beyond racing: After returning from a hugely successful racing career in Australia, Zed Em is back on the farm he was bred at. He lives the life of 'riley', babysitting youngsters and having the pick of paddocks. An injury meant he is unable to be ridden but is a very lucky boy, and very much loved.
Leading out: Race 5

Jumping Legend
VOLKSWAGIN
Breeding: Volksraad x Thelma's Decision
Nickname: Dub
Trainer: John Wheeler
Owners: B P & Mrs D J Hopkins, Mrs D G Neville-White MNZM, J R Wheeler MNZM, Est late A C Montgomery & Est late B G Neville-White
Breeders: A S & J A Bongiorno
Regular Jockey: Richard Eynon
Major Wins: 2012 Hawke's Bay Steeplechase, 2011 Ken & Roger Browne Memorial Steeplechase
Life beyond racing: Dub was a top full wire hunter for Linda Wheeler, with Taranaki Hunt Club and Egmont/Whanganui. In addition to his hunting career, he spent many years serving as a clerk of the course. Linda's daughter, Kristal, had a successful show career with him in the saddle hunter ring, known for his lovely paces and great temperament, Dub has always been a pleasure to ride.
Leading out: Race 6