Nakeeta Jane Explained

Horsename:Nakeeta Jane
Sire:So You Think
Dam:Lustre Lady
Damsire:Flying Spur
Sex:Mare
Foaled:28 August 2015
Country:Australia
Colour:Bay
Breeder:Jananth Pty Ltd
Owner:Coolmore Stud
Trainer:Mark Newnham
Record:8: 3–1–2
Earnings:A$625,300[1]
Race:Light Fingers Stakes (2019)
Surround Stakes (2019)

Nakeeta Jane (foaled 28 August 2015) is a retired Group 1 winning Australian bred thoroughbred racehorse.

Racing career

Unraced as a 2 year old, Nakeeta Jane made her debut at Randwick Racecourse as a 3 year old finishing a half length second at the odds of 20/1. Two weeks later she won her first race at Warwick Farm racecourse at the odds of 9/4. In this race she defeated Ranier, who would win several future stakes races and Kolding, a future Group 1 winner.[2]

Ten days later she started at odds of 13/1 in the Group 1 Flight Stakes and ran into third place.

After spelling for 5 months, Nakeeta Jane was successful in the Light Fingers Stakes. Trainer Mark Newnham said of her victory after this race, “She's top-class, there's no doubt about that”.[3]

At just her 5th race start she was successful in winning the Group 1 Surround Stakes. During the race she had no luck in running, but overcame all difficulties to score a half head win for jockey Josh Parr.[4] After three unsuccessful runs further into her preparation, the horse was spelled with the plan to resume racing in the Spring Racing Carnival. However she suffered a career ending fetlock injury during track work at Warwick Farm racecourse.[5]

Breeding career

Upon retirement, Nakeeta Jane was sold to Coolmore Stud, where in her first year she will be served by US Triple Crown winner, Justify.[6]

After missing in her first breeding season, Nakeeta Jane gave birth to her first foal, a colt by Justify in 2021.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nakeeta Jane Horse Profile. racingaustralia.horse. 17 December 2019.
  2. Web site: So You Think Filly Impressive . breednet.com.au . 16 December 2019.
  3. Web site: Superstar Filly for So You Think . breednet.com.au . 16 December 2019.
  4. Web site: Nakeeta Jane delivers Group 1 success . breednet.com.au . 16 December 2019.
  5. Web site: Nakeeta Janes racing future in limbo . punters.com.au. 16 December 2019.
  6. Web site: Nakeeta Jane headed to Justify after sale . tdnausnz.com.au. 16 December 2019.
  7. Web site: First time mothers in 2021 . breednet.com.au . 25 April 2022.