| Horsename: | The Filbert |
| Sire: | Souvran (GB) |
| Grandsire: | Sovereign Path (GB) |
| Dam: | Fauxzann |
| Damsire: | Zamazaan (Fr) |
| Sex: | Gelding |
| Foaled: | 1980 |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Colour: | Bay or Brown |
| Breeder: | Mr & Mrs J H Goodman |
| Owner: | V C French, Mrs B H & C R Gilbert & J H Goodman |
| Record: | 68: 11-13-11 |
| Earnings: | $669,430.00 |
| Race: | New Zealand Stakes (1985) |
The Filbert (foaled in 1980) was a New Zealand bred race-horse that was a top performer in New Zealand and internationally at Group 1 level.[1]
The Filbert was trained by Don Couchman and Paul Belsham at Hawera.[2]
After winning three races in his early New Zealand racing career, The Filbert had a successful trip to Australia winning at Rosehill on 17 October 1984 and Flemington on 10 November 1984.
His best wins were the 1985 New Zealand Stakes at Ellerslie and the 1986 Waikato Cup over 2400m at Te Rapa.[3] He also had a number of placings in big races such as:
1985/86 season[4]
1986/87 season[5]