Million-dollar troopers

Talent was in no short supply at the recent Karaka Million, but it took Prowess to secure one of the richest prizes in Kiwi thoroughbred racing.

“To come away with a win like this [the Karaka Million 3YO Classic] is hugely satisfying,” Prowess’ trainer, Roger James, says. “I think this is certainly the best field of three-yearolds that we’ve seen assembled in New Zealand in quite some time.”

Bred by Te Kauwhata’s Hallmark Stud, Prowess was purchased from New Zealand Bloodstock’s (NZB) Karaka Sales Centre for $230,000 in 2021. Two other Karaka ‘graduates’ followed Prowess past the post with Wild Night in second and Desert Lightning also placing.

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