Atrapar retired
NZPA Wellington The former top-class galloper, Atrapar, has been retired. Atrapar, a nine-year-old Adios II gelding, failed in his latest campaign to produce his best form but has been troubled by recurring leg problems. He was bred by his owner-trainer the late Bill Calder, at Levin and in recent times has been trained by Calder’s son, Byne. From the Targui mare Mexiquenna, which was also bred by Calder and won six races, Atrapar has been a splendid performer over several seasons having won 13 races and more than $250,000 in stakes. A dual Group winner, Atrapar’s most noteworthy victory was in the 1985 group one Jarden Mile at Trentham. Other Group wins included the New Zealand Japan International Stakes at Te Rapa, the Star Way Stakes at Te Aroha, the Levin Cup and the Lion Red Cup at Awapuni. He was also Group placed on many occasions on both sides of the Tasman. A half-sister to Atrapar by Kampala was sold at last Monday’s Gold Rush Sale at Hamilton for $13,000.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19890601.2.161.19
Bibliographic details
Press, 1 June 1989, Page 49
Word Count
173Atrapar retired Press, 1 June 1989, Page 49
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Press. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Copyright in all Footrot Flats cartoons is owned by Diogenes Designs Ltd. The National Library has been granted permission to digitise these cartoons and make them available online as part of this digitised version of the Press. You can search, browse, and print Footrot Flats cartoons for research and personal study only. Permission must be obtained from Diogenes Designs Ltd for any other use.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in