What's with Craiglea

[The Ocho]

Townsville Race 3 today had 9 entrants, 7 of which were called Craiglea .......

What's up with that? I don't know much about horse racing so was just wondering what's happening with that name?

I also saw a few more during other races.

1 CRAIGLEA TEQUILA
2 CRAIGLEA MODEL
3 CRYSTAL MATES
4 CRAIGLEA TATTOO
5 BLUFALO
6 CRAIGLEA JAGUAR
7 CRAIGLEA KEY
8 CRAIGLEA MANDY
9 CRAIGLEA TURBO

Results were:

1 CRAIGLEA TEQUILA 3.60 1.40
2 CRAIGLEA MODEL 1.10
8 CRAIGLEA MANDY 2.90

So, does anyone know what's up with that?

[Sands]

In any case, I'll take a stab - they have all been bred at Craiglea Stud Kenilworth Qld

[OM SHARNTEE]

Hi The Ocho -- Sands is Correct

Over the last few years the owners of that stud have made a concerted effort to take advantage of the QLD Breeding scheme bonus prisemoney for QLD bred 2 & 3yo .

By having their own private trainer (who obviously "bulk bills") costs are kept to minimum. Iam not sure ofthe exact amount - but they aim to win about $800,000 / year which gives them > 10% return ie: better than bank interest, plus their name up in lights as well !!!

Cheers

[darkydog2002]

Good thing I didn,t notice that or I would have bet the 2 that didnt have Craiglee just to be obstinate.

[The Ocho]

No worries, thanks guys. I initially thought the sire (or whatever they're called) may have been called Craiglea but the stud thing makes more sense.