Nakeeta Jane

Nakeeta Jane (foaled 28 August 2015) is a retired Group 1 winning Australian bred thoroughbred racehorse.

Nakeeta Jane
SireSo You Think
GrandsireHigh Chaparral
DamLustre Lady
DamsireFlying Spur
SexMare
Foaled28 August 2015
CountryAustralia
ColourBay
BreederJananth Pty Ltd
OwnerCoolmore Stud
TrainerMark Newnham
Record8: 3–1–2
EarningsA$ 625,300[1]
Major wins
Light Fingers Stakes (2019)
Surround Stakes (2019)

Racing career

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]

Stud career

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]

References
  1. "Nakeeta Jane Horse Profile". racingaustralia.horse. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  2. "So You Think Filly Impressive". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  3. "Superstar Filly for So You Think". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  4. "Nakeeta Jane delivers Group 1 success". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  5. "Nakeeta Janes racing future in limbo". punters.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  6. "Nakeeta Jane headed to Justify after sale". tdnausnz.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
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