Call for Mudgway Upgrade

Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00

There was no more jaunty stepper at Hastings last Saturday than Wayne Mudgway, whose vehicle parts company was provided a sponsor’s dream through the appearance of champion mare Sunline.

The Mudgway Partsworld Stakes, already renowned as a the early season springboard for many of the country’s best gallopers, attained new heights this year when it was selected for Sunline’s return.

With another eight Group 1 winners thrown in to oppose the champion mare, Mudgway could not help but comment on the irony that the weight-for-age 1400 metre event was only a Group 11 event.

“This lineup today has to be unique,” he commented, “and I really do think that the overall strength of the race in the past few years must make it a logical one to upgrade to Group One status.”

Media Release - TNZ