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Mehzebeen Steals the Show: This Mare is the Real MVP of Riccarton Races!

From zero to hero, Mehzebeen's got the Riccarton track buzzing! Find out how this stunner dominated the NZ Cup Carnival! 🏇✨

At the Riccarton Racing Club, the excitement was palpable as racing enthusiasts watched Mehzebeen gallop her way to victory in the opulent $400,000 event. With a notable lineage featuring champion sire Almanzor and premium breeding from Zabeel, Mehzebeen was always a mare to keep an eye on. Craig Grylls, known for his skillful riding, provided a picture-perfect journey for her, taking all the right turns and blinding the competition with her impressive speed. It was a display that had fans cheering and left the bookies scratching their heads!

But the magic did not stop there! Mehzebeen proved to be a force to be reckoned with, not just clinching one victory at the New Zealand Cup Carnival but bagging two black-type wins in a row! This surprising turn of events not only elevated her status among her competitors but also garnered significant attention ahead of the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale arriving next week. With her recent triumphs, potential buyers will undoubtedly be eager to jump on board the Mehzebeen train.

And talk about a comeback story! Before this carnival, Mehzebeen hadn’t tasted victory in the black-type category, leaving many wondering if she would ever take the lead. But as the saying goes, the cream rises to the top, and Mehzebeen’s performances have reaffirmed that notion. Her stablemates and competitors alike must be watching closely as she paves her way toward future races. Racing is as thrilling as a New Zealand summer, and this mare is heating things up!

Fans not only see a promising future for Mehzebeen but also a solid case for breeding enthusiasts to consider her pedigree—a blend of speed, stamina, and resilience. Resilience reflects New Zealand's very own sporting spirit, where even the underdogs defy the odds. As we look ahead, one thing is clear: When it comes to the track, Mehzebeen is one name racing aficionados won’t soon forget!

Did you know that the New Zealand Cup Carnival is among the country’s most prestigious horse racing events? Each year, it attracts thousands of spectators who indulge in the excitement of the races and the glamour of the event. Moreover, Almanzor—Mehzebeen's sire—was not just a fabulous racing stallion but also known for his unique breeding skills which have turned out champions time and again, making waves across the paddocks of New Zealand!