Hula Beat (NZ)

Sire: Redwood

Colour: Grey

Dam: Limbea

Sex: Gelding

Age: 7

Foaled: Nov 11, 2018

Country: New Zealand

Trainer: Andrew Bobbin

Career:

32: 5 - 4 - 3

Wins: 15.6%

Place: 21.9%

Prizemoney:$118,815.00

Hula Beat (NZ) taking out the 2024 Callinan Family Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup over 2200M, defeating Enchanted Elle (NZ) (recent winner of 3 in a row in AUS).

HULA BEAT (NZ)

To be trained by Andrew Bobbin, and targeted towards the 2025 Jericho Cup!

For me, winning the Jericho Cup would be more than just a victory on the track; it would be a profound tribute to a legacy of courage and sacrifice that I feel a deep personal connection to. As a proud army reservist with the 8th/7th Royal Victorian Regiment in Bendigo, I carry the traditions of the original 7th and 8th Battalions, who fought with distinction during World War I. The Jericho Cup was born from the ingenious spirit of the Australian Light Horse, a tactical ruse that honoured their magnificent Whaler mounts while preparing for a major offensive. The Jericho Cup honours the immense sacrifice of the ANZACs who came before us. It’s about recognizing the resilience of the men and horses who fought for our nation, and carrying that enduring spirit forward. My dream of having a runner in the Jericho Cup is now closer to reality thanks to the tireless work of my bloodstock agent, Lenny Russo of Bluegrass Bloodstock. He understood the immense significance of this race to me and has worked meticulously to find a horse with the heart and pedigree to compete.

Hula Beat (NZ) s a flashy grey 7YO gelding with a strong staying pedigree. Sired by REDWOOD (GB), a stallion who has produced a New Zealand Derby winner and the star ANTINO (NZ), Hula Beat (NZ) is out of a ZABEEL (NZ) mare, a sire known for producing Caulfield and Melbourne Cup winners. The gelding has a record of five wins and seven placings from 32 starts. His key victories include the 2024 Callinan Family Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup and the 2024 Te Aroha Cup, both over 2200M. The horse has the perfect rating and an ideal racing pattern, as he travels and relaxes well in the run and possesses a good finishing kick, making him an excellent prospect to stretch out to the Jericho trip.

His form beyond 2200M is particularly encouraging. In his only start over 2400 meters, he finished a strong sixth in the $120k Dunstan Feed Stayers Final against a high-quality field that included the multiple G2 winner and G1 performed galloper, AQUACADE (NZ), and multiple Listed winners including ESS VEE ARE (NZ), and NEST EGG (NZ). Despite being unlucky and blocked for a run, he was beaten by a narrow margin of just 1.6L. While his recent runs on extremely heavy ground have been average, his last two starts on better surfaces have been promising, suggesting he is poised to return to winning form. His recent run on Soft 7 ground on September 3rd was particularly impressive and indicates he is ready to find himself back in the winners stall.

Andrew Bobbin’s success as a trainer is a story of a varied and accomplished career leading to his true passion. After playing professional rugby league and working as an international television journalist, Bobbin returned to racing, working as an assistant trainer before establishing his own Grampians Racing stables. His results have been particularly notable with tried horses and jumpers, with a major highlight being the impressive Brierly and Grand Annual Steeplechase double at the Warrnambool Carnival with Duke of Bedford (NZ). Bobbin has also celebrated a Listed race victory with OCEAN BEYOND (NZ) at Flemington and the Country Mile Series Final at Moonee Valley with Yulong Patrol, showcasing his ability to prepare horses for feature wins on major metropolitan tracks and at key country carnivals. Andrew and his team share our passion in winning the Jericho, and have the world-class facilities required to prepare horses for this great race.

The horse is race fit but we have taken this opportunity to get him out to the paddock for a quick freshen-up ahead of his flight to Australia on Wednesday, September 24th. Once settled in at his new home at Grampians Racing, we will kick off his Jericho campaign. Potential lead-up options include the Hamilton Cup or Horsham Cup. From there, we will build towards the two key qualifying races for the Jericho: the 3200m BM70 at Echuca on November 4th, and the 3800m BM78 at Geelong on November 14th. Given his exceptional record on rain-affected tracks, we will aim to get the horse racing in town throughout winter, and keep him on the country cups path in the lead-up to next year’s Jericho Cup.

Hula Beat (NZ) was secured privately through owner and breeder, Gerry Harvey, who has retained a large share in the horse with a keen interest to target the Jericho Cup.

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Video update from trainer Andrew Bobbin of Grampians Racing.

Audio update from Lenny Russo of Bluegrass Bloodstock.

Sire: REDWOOD (GB) (by HIGH CHAPARREL (IRE))

By the Sire of multiple G1-winning racehorses, HIGH CHAPARREL (IRE).
By the G1 winning racehorse with a record of producing elite racehorse, REDWOOD (GB).
Group performed at 3, 4 & 5 years of age, winner of the G1 Woodbine Northern Dancer Turf Stakes over 2400M, G1 placed in the G1 Hong Kong Vase, G1 Woodbine Canadian International Stakes, and the G1 Meydan Dubai Sheema Classic Stakes.
Sire of the G1 NZ Derby & G1 ATC Derby winner, SHARP ‘N’ SMART, and the G1 Toorak Handicap & G1 BRC Doomben Cup winner, ANTINO.

Dam: LIMBEA (NZ) (by ZABEEL (NZ))

By the Champion Racehorse & Champion Sire, ZABEEL (NZ). Sire of OCTAGONAL (NZ), VENGEANCE OF RAIN (NZ), MIGHT AND POWER (NZ), EFFICIENT (NZ), SKY HEIGHTS (NZ), RAILINGS, MALDIVIAN (NZ), SAVABEEL (NZ), just to name a few.
Out of the two-time winner and proven producer of race winners, LIMBEA (NZ).
Winner of the Listed Ford Champagne Stakes as a 2YO.
Her progeny have now won a combined 28 races and over $850K in prize money.

SHARE PRICING

1% – $810.00

2.5% – $2,025.00

5% – $4,050.00

7.5% – $6,075.00

10% – $8,100.00

20% – $16,200.00

A 5% or greater share guarantees your name in the racebook! Share pricing is inclusive of all ongoing costs to the 30th of September! No more to pay until November for the October period! Contact us today to reserve your shares!

Included in the share pricing – all sale related expenses including transport, Bluegrass Bloodstock selection fee, sales complex pre purchase veterinary inspections, flights and import costs, all associated training costs until the end of September, syndication establishment and legal costs, 12 months premium bloodstock insurance, and more.

If you have any questions about Hula Beat (NZ), syndication, or ownership, please do not hesitate to use contact form on this page, call Matt on 0429 207 891, or email matt@towardreward.com.au.

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Bill Gibbons, founder of the Jericho Cup.

Hula Beat (NZ) taking out the 2024 Te Aroha Cup over 2200M.

Hula Beat (NZ) featuring on NZ Racing’s Blackbookers after an unlucky run at Trentham in March 2024.

Hula Beat (NZ) in full flight on his way to take out the 2024 Callinan Family Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup.

Hula Beat (NZ) stormed home late to take out the 2024 Te Aroha Cup.

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HULA BEAT (NZ)

Brown or Grey Gelding

Foaled in 2018

Sire

High Chaparral

Sadler's Wells

Northern Dancer

REDWOOD (GB)

Kasora

Darshaan

2006

Arum Lily

Woodman

Mr. Prospector

Jolypha

Lyphard

Dam

Zabeel

Sir Tristram

Sir Ivor

LIMBEA (NZ)

Lady Giselle

Nureyev

1999

Dancing Hula

Three Legs

Petingo

Hula Dance

Riverton

REDWOOD (GB) (Bay or Brown 2006-Stud 2012). 4 wins-1 at 2, Woodbine Northern Dancer Turf S., Gr.1. Sire of 374 rnrs, 225 wnrs, 14 SW, inc. Sharp 'n' Smart (New Zealand Derby, Gr.1), Antino, Rock on Wood, Platinum Invador, Tokorangi, Night's Watch, Bellatrix Black, Tuchel, Communique, Rising Red, Romancer, Solidify, Chief Sequoyah, Black Thorn, SP Crimson Vine, Who Knows, Pink Ivory, Sword in Stone - Columbus County (H.K.), Livin' on a Prayer, etc.

1st dam

LIMBEA, by Zabeel. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Half-sister to I'VE GOT RHYTHM. Dam of ten foals, eight to race, seven winners, inc:-

Hula Beat (g. by Redwood). 5 wins. See below.

Parisian Dancer (f. by Reliable Man). 5 wins from 1600m to 2050m, A$206,660, VRC Riverside Bar and Bistro H., 2d VRC TCL TV H., Ballarat TC Global Turf H., 3d MRC Ladbrokes Bet Ticker H.

Sentito (f. by Postponed). 3 wins at 1600m, BOP RC Bulk Lines Limited H., Counties RC Rogers Racing H., 2d ARC Skycity Auckland H., 3d ARC Jarden H., Waikato RC BCD Group H.

Athletica - Honey Bowl (Mal.) (g. by Tavistock). 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m in NZ and Singapore, 2d Waikato RC Red Aert Taxis H., Marton JC Prout Products Pty H.

Malleable (g. by Bel Danoro). 8 wins from 1250m to 1900m, A$128,030 in Aust.

Rita Ravensky (f. by King Cugat). 3 wins to 1550m in Philippines. Dam of-

Black Burn. 11 wins from 1400m to 2000m in Philippines.

Big Scoop. 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Philippines.

Broadway. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Philippines.

Whatdreamsmaycome. 3 wins at 1400m in Philippines.

Blueberry Belle. Winner at 1400m in 2025 in Philippines.

Limber (f. by Testa Rossa). 2 wins at 1400m in Aust. Dam of-

Master Drumer. 5 wins from 1100m to 1600m to 2024-25 in Aust.

Akatsuka (f. by King Cugat). Unplaced. Dam of-

Batang Balara. 4 wins to 1300m in Philippines. Dam of-

Illuminance. Winner at 1400m in Philippines.

Ruler of Nations. 3 wins to 1400m in Philippines.

Mistwood (f. by Postponed). Unraced. Dam of-

She's an Ace. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 2d Otago RC ODT Southern Mile Qualifier, 3d Southland RC Howley Joinery H.

2nd dam

DANCING HULA, by Three Legs. Raced 3 times. Half-sister to LOVE DANCE, MORVEN WARRIOR, Hula Song, Kape Dancer (dam of TIP THE WINK). Dam of 10 named foals, 8 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

I'VE GOT RHYTHM (Rhythm). 4 wins from 1800m to 2000m, R166,585, Greyville Darley Arabian H., L.

Big Thrills. Winner at 2, HKJC Martell XO Supreme P.

3rd dam

HULA DANCE, by Riverton. Unraced. Half-sister to HULA CHIEF, HULA DRUM, HAWAIIAN SONG, Hula Gold (dam of SIR MIDAS). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

LOVE DANCE (Kaapstad). Second top filly on The 1994-95 NZ 3YO Free H. 4 wins from 2000m to 2200m, NZ$320,025, A$89,000, Hawkes Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Mudgway Partsworld H., 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Championship S., Gr.2, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, ARC Ladies Mile, Gr.3, John Andrew Ford H., Avondale JC Western Leader H., 3d Hawkes Bay Plumpton Park Hotel & TAB H., 4th ARC Easter H., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.2, ARC Soliloquy S., L. Dam of-

Global Dance. Winner at 2, 2d MRC Shankhill Lass H. Dam of-

SEE THE WORLD (Danzero). 9 wins to 1300m, A$574,150, ATC Maurice McCarten S., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, 2d ATC Winter S., L, 3d ATC Sebring S., Gr.3.

Capital Raising. 4 wins from 1300m to 1600m, A$86,250, 2d City Tatt's RC Tattersalls 2YO P., SAJC Super Sunday May 2YO H. Dam of-

GLOBAL THINKING (So You Think). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 900m to 1600m, NZ$84,100, Southland Guineas, L, BOP RC Gartshore H., 2d Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, 4th Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., Gr.3. Producer.

Lobola. Placed at 2, 2d STC Hyland Race Colours 2YO H. Dam of-

HANDFAST (Street Cry). 6 wins to 1400m, A$436,225, ATC South Pacific Classic, L, 2d BRC The Phoenix S., L, SCTC Hampden S., L, 3d Canberra RC National Sprint H., L.

RUSAMBO (Elusive Quality). 2 wins at 1200m, A$252,940, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Zeditave S., L, 3d VRC Danehill S., Gr.2.

MORVEN WARRIOR (Sir Tristram). 6 wins from 1800m to 2400m, A$94,875, WATC Winter Cup, Gr.3, Happy Valley H., Golden Wing H., City Life H., 2d SAJC Hello Shady H., Sans Rival H., Class Four H., WATC TV Extra H., 3d Geelong RC Derby Trial S., L.

Hula Song (Sackford). Winner at 1300m, 3d VATC Gwyn Nursery S., L, Mona Nursery S., L, 4th VRC Ottawa S., L. Producer.

Kape Dancer. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Dam of-

TIP THE WINK (Stravinsky). 6 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$165,165, WRC Lightning H., L, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, Totally Vets H., 3d ARC Railway H., Gr.1, CJC Stewards S., Gr.3. Producer.

Volk Dancer (Volksraad). 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, ARC Twilight II H., Avondale JC Takanini Feeds H., 3d ARC Soliloquy S., L, 4th Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2.

Race Record: 32 Starts 5-4-3 NZ$118,815.

5 wins from 1600m to 2200m, NZ$118,815, Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup, 2d Auckland TR Vernon & Vazey H., Waikato TR John Young Family H., 3d Waikato TR Real Estate H.

1% – $810.00

2.5% – $2,025.00

5% – $4,050.00

7.5% – $6,075.00

10% – $8,100.00

20% – $16,200.00

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