Rich Hill Stud joins force with RACE Group
Posted On: Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Rich Hill Stud has joined forces with the RACE Group to sponsor the time-honoured Gr 3 Thompson Handicap at Trentham.
The Thompson family and Alan Galbraith, QC, have welcomed the opportunity to support the autumn feature to be contested on March 20.
The Rich Hill Thompson Handicap will be run on Gr 1 Wellfield NZ Oaks Day and further strengthens the Walton farm's support of the industry.
"We sponsor the Gr 2 Rich Hill Mile at Ellerslie and we're delighted to extend our commitment to Trentham," John Thompson said.
"We have enjoyed great support from the Central Districts and we're keen to further build on our association with breeders all over the country."
Founded in 1994, Rich Hill Stud has firmly established itself among the country's elite thoroughbred stud farms.
The showpiece 320-acre Waikato property is currently home to proven Gr 1 stallions Pentire and Bahhare and exciting newcomers Sir Percy and Any Suggestion.
"To have one of New Zealand's leading thoroughbred nurseries partner us in sponsorship of the Rich Hill Thompson Handicap at Trentham is wonderful," RACE chief executive Matt Reid said.
"We look forward to the start of a long-standing and successful partnership."
