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Legarto

Legarto (foaled 15 November 2019) is a New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse that has won multiple Group 1 level races in New Zealand and Australia.

Legarto
SireProisir (Aus)
GrandsireChoisir (Aus)
DamGeordie Girl (NZ)
DamsireTowkay
SexMare
Foaled15 November 2019
CountryNew Zealand
ColourBay
BreederWarwick Jeffries, Oropi[1]
OwnerMrs C J & P H Brown, A C & Mrs M E Enting, W J Foster, Mrs B J & K S Kelso, A M & Mrs P J Kirton, G & M Maloy & E J Verheyen[2]
TrainerKen & Beverley Kelso, Matamata
Major wins
2022 New Zealand 1000 Guineas
2023 Australian Guineas
2024 & 2025 Herbie Dyke Stakes
2026 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes

She was bred by Warwick Jeffries and was sold at the 2021 Karaka bloodstock sales (Book 2) by Highline Thoroughbreds to Ancroft Stud for $90,000.[3]

Racing career

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Legarto is trained by Ken & Beverley Kelso at Matamata. She won her first race on a Heavy 10 track at Matamata and went on to win another four races on end (three at Group level) before a 4th in the Karaka Million. Then in March 2023 she achieved a Group One victory across the Tasman in the Australian Guineas at Flemington.[4]

In August 2024 she suffered a minor tendon injury during a trial win at Te Rapa and did not race until February 2025.[5]

Throughout her career she has performed consistently against Open and Weight for Age company.[6]

Notable performances by Legarto[7][8] include:

Date Placing Race Track Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
8/06/2022[9]1stMurray's Swansong 1100mMatamataTaiki YanagidaLegartoBeyond SkiesLili Marlene
30/09/22[10]1stNZB "Ready to run" sale trainers series 3YO (1200m)Te RapaRyan ElliotLegartoWestwoodVal Di Zoldo
22/10/22[11]1stSuper Seth Soliliquoy Stakes (Group 3, 1400m)Te RapaRyan ElliotLegartoRomancing The MoonProwess
14/11/22[12][13]1stNew Zealand 1000 Guineas (Group 1, 1600m)RiccartonRyan ElliotLegartoBest SellerBlue Solitaire
26/12/22[14]1stEight Carat Classic (Group 2, 1600m)CountiesRyan ElliotLegartoSkew WiffWessex
21/01/23[15]4thKaraka Million 3YO ClassicCountiesRyan ElliotProwessWild NightDesert Lightning
4/03/23[16]1stAustralian Guineas (Group 1, 1600m)FlemingtonMichael DeeLegartoAttritionJapanese Emperor
9/09/23[17]3rdTarzino Trophy (Group 1, 1400m)HastingsRyan ElliotSkew WiffDragon LeapLegarto
7/10/23[18]1stMatamata Cup (Listed, 1600m)MatamataRyan ElliotLegartoAquacadeLa Crique
4/11/23[19]10thGolden Eagle (1500m)RosehillMichael DeeObamburumaiPericlesGolden Mile
14/01/24[20]1stAotearoa Classic Preview (Open, 1400m)EllerslieRyan ElliotLegartoSacred SatonoSharp 'N' Smart
27/01/24[21]2ndAotearoa Classic (1600m)EllerslieRyan ElliotDesert LightningLegartoRudyard
10/02/24[22][23]1stHerbie Dyke Stakes (Group 1, 2000m)Te RapaRyan ElliotLegartoCampionessaOne Bold Cat
9/03/24[24]2ndBonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (Group 1, 2000m)EllerslieRyan ElliotEl VencedorLegartoLadies Man
30/03/24[25][26]6thAustralian Cup (Group 1, 2000m)FlemingtonMichael DeeCascadianPride Of JenniAtishu
15/02/25[27][28]1stLisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (Listed 1400m)MatamataRyan ElliotLegartoAcquarelloMy Lips Are Sealed
8/03/25[29]3rdNew Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (Group 1, 1600m)EllerslieRyan ElliotProvenceJaarffiLegarto
26/12/253rdZabeel ClassicEllerslieRyan ElliotKingswoodJaarffiLegarto
7/2/261stHerbie Dyke StakesTe RapaOpie BossonLegartoKingswoodThe Odyssey
7/3/261stBonecrusher New Zealand StakesEllerslieOpie BossonLegartoWaitakTuxedo

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "No secret formula to Jeffries success". No secret formula to Jeffries success | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
  2. ↑ "Legarto (NZ) 2019 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  3. ↑ "New Zealand Bloodstock | Thoroughbred Auction House". New Zealand Bloodstock. 7 March 2025.
  4. ↑ "Legarto (NZ) Makes History in Australian Guineas". New Zealand Bloodstock. 7 March 2025.
  5. ↑ "Legarto all class in Lisa Chittick". New Zealand Herald. 4 September 2020.
  6. ↑ Guerin, Michael. "Wife's words of wisdom help Kelso plot Group 1 double with Legarto". NZ Herald.
  7. ↑ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  8. ↑ "Racing.com - Profile". www.racing.com.
  9. ↑ "Race 2 MURRAY'S SWANSONG 1100 at MATAMATA RC on 8 JUN 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  10. ↑ "Race 1 NZB READY TO RUN SALE TRAINERS SERIES 3YO at WAIKATO RC on 30 SEP 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  11. ↑ "Race 5 SUPER SETH SOLILOQUY STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 22 OCT 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  12. ↑ "Race 4 BARNESWOOD FARM 50TH NEW ZEALAND 1000 GUINEAS at RICCARTON PARK - CANTERBURY JC on 14 NOV 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  13. ↑ "Legarto (NZ) Lights Up 1000 Guineas". New Zealand Bloodstock. 7 March 2025.
  14. ↑ "Race 6 ATR EIGHT CARAT CLASSIC at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 26 DEC 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  15. ↑ "Race 6 KARAKA MILLION 3YO CLASSIC at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 21 JAN 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  16. ↑ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  17. ↑ "Race 9 WESTBURY STUD TARZINO TROPHY at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 9 SEP 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  18. ↑ "Race 6 TEAM WEALLEANS MATAMATA CUP at MATAMATA RC on 7 OCT 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  19. ↑ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  20. ↑ "Race 4 ELSDON PARK AOTEAROA CLASSIC PREVIEW at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 14 JAN 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  21. ↑ "Race 5 ELSDON PARK AOTEAROA CLASSIC at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 27 JAN 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  22. ↑ "Race 6 HERBIE DYKE STAKES at WAIKATO THOROUGHBRED RACING on 10 FEB 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  23. ↑ "Legarto too good in Herbie Dyke Stakes". Legarto too good in Herbie Dyke Stakes | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
  24. ↑ "Race 7 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 9 MAR 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  25. ↑ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  26. ↑ "Racing: Legarto heads strong Kiwi entry in Australian Cup". NZ Herald. 6 March 2025.
  27. ↑ "Race 6 LISA CHITTICK CHAMPAGNE STAKES at MATAMATA RC on 15 FEB 2025 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  28. ↑ "Legarto all class in Lisa Chittick". NZ Racing News. 15 February 2025.
  29. ↑ "Race 5 HKJC WORLD POOL NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 8 MAR 2025 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
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