Sunshine Ale (2021) Horse
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Sunshine Ale, a 4yo chestnut mare, is trained by Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos in Hastings. She is by Telperion out of Red Carpet and has recorded two wins so far. Her most notable victory occurred on 16th Nov 2025 at Waipukurau, when she claimed the $18500.00 Benchmark 65 Handicap. Bettors have found her lucrative; backing her throughout her career would have delivered a 364% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tauherenikau 10-Dec-25 1600m GOOD 4 R6 BM 75 Hcp $1,250 (of $25,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:37.090, SP: 14.40 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Psyclone ( K A Myers 54 ) 2nd Hard Too Think ( R Mudhoo 57.5 ) 1.50L 3rd Mr Jay Eight ( K R Hercock 57 ) 1.60L 4th Sunshine Ale ( A Riddell 54 , Cd 53 ) 1.70L See full results | A Riddell 54kg, Cd 53kg 1.70L | 4 (12) |
| Waipukurau 16-Nov-25 1400m GOOD 4 R7 BM 65 Hcp $10,360 (of $18,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:24.970, SP: 27.60 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st 1st Sunshine Ale ( A Riddell 56.5 ) 2nd Lantern Way ( J K Riddell 60 ) 1.30L 3rd Hickory Jack ( M Singh 58 ) 1.50L See full results | A Riddell 56.5kg | 1 (11) |
| Woodville 02-Nov-25 1300m SOFT 6 R3 3YO+ F&M BM 65 Hcp $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:19.800, SP: 17.80 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th 1st Jungle Jane ( B Queiroz 58 ) 2nd Keeping Time ( E M Leighton 57 ) 0.80L 3rd Anushka Shesastar ( K A Myers 57.5 ) 1.60L 10th Sunshine Ale ( A Riddell 58 , Cd 56 ) 4.20L See full results | A Riddell 58kg, Cd 56kg 4.20L | 10 (11) |
| Awapuni SYNTHETIC 03-Aug-25 1400m SYNTHETIC R8 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $9,520 (of $17,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:24.330, SP: 4.90 In-running: Settled 4th, 400m 6th 1st Sunshine Ale ( A Riddell 56.5 ) 2nd Reliable Squeeze ( C Dell 56.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Wonderboy ( O P Bosson 58.5 ) 0.50L See full results | A Riddell 56.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Awapuni SYNTHETIC 04-Jul-25 1200m SYNTHETIC R5 Restricted 57 $1,530 (of $17,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.660, SP: 8.60 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 5th 1st Sam's Turn ( B Queiroz 56 ) 2nd Merchant Banker ( K L Chung 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Sunshine Ale ( A Riddell 55 ) 1.00L See full results | A Riddell 55kg 1.00L | 3 (11) |
| Awapuni SYNTHETIC 22-Jun-25 1000m SYNTHETIC 10 R1 Restricted 58 Hcp $1,530 (of $17,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:57.920, SP: 29.70 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th 1st Bodacious Kate ( T Davies 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Turn It Up ( B Queiroz 56 ) 4.00L 3rd Sunshine Ale ( A Riddell 54 ) 4.50L See full results | A Riddell 54kg 4.50L | 3 (9) |
| Otaki 19-Dec-24 1200m SOFT 5 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:10.950, SP: 13.30 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 8th 1st Stone The Crows ( L Douglas 55 , Cd 53 ) 2nd Nezha ( H Grace 57 ) 1.50L 3rd La Dulcin'Ee ( K R Hercock 56.5 ) 2.80L 8th Sunshine Ale ( L Sutherland 55 , Cd 54 ) 7.90L See full results | L Sutherland 55kg, Cd 54kg 7.90L | 8 (8) |