Special Sakura (2021) Horse
About
Special Sakura is a 4yo bay mare (female) from trained by Janelle Millar, who is based at New Plymouth. She is sired by the stallion Staphanos out of the dam Mia Mamma. Special Sakura has managed to win 2 races in her career so far. On 1st Feb 2025 at Pukekura Raceway, Special Sakura scored her most significant win to date, getting the money in the $40000.00 Benchmark 65 Handicap. She has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Special Sakura throughout her career you'd have achieved a 15% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Otaki 30-Nov-25 1400m GOOD 4 R8 BM 75 Hcp (of $40,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:23.970, SP: 7.10 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd 1st Renovations ( S Collett 54.5 ) 2nd Omega Boy ( A Riddell 58.5 , Cd 59.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Wingman ( E M Leighton 59.5 ) 1.40L 11th Special Sakura ( C Dell 55 ) 9.40L See full results | C Dell 55kg 9.40L | 11 (14) |
| Waverley 14-Nov-25 1400m GOOD 4 R5 BM 75 Hcp $7,400 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:23.220, SP: 10.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd 1st Hinekaha ( C J Grylls 58 ) 2nd Special Sakura ( C Dell 54 ) 0.40L 3rd Frank The Tank ( K L Chung 62 , Cd 60 ) 0.60L See full results | C Dell 54kg 0.40L | 2 (11) |
| Tauherenikau 01-Nov-25 1300m SOFT 5 R4 BM 75 Hcp $600 (of $40,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:16.810, SP: 16.50 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 4th 1st Thooza ( L T Hemi 55 ) 2nd Omega Boy ( A K Riddell 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Velton ( K Chowdhoory 54.5 ) 0.40L 8th Special Sakura ( C Dell 54 ) 2.90L See full results | C Dell 54kg 2.90L | 8 (13) |
| Te Rapa 08-Feb-25 1200m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $975 (of $65,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.940, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st One More Dance ( S C Spratt 55 ) 2nd Charmrose ( C J Grylls 56.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Phoebe Buffay ( K Stott 56.5 ) 0.60L 6th Special Sakura ( C Dell 57.5 ) 2.60L See full results | C Dell 57.5kg 2.60L | 6 (9) |
| Pukekura Raceway 01-Feb-25 1200m SOFT 5 R1 BM 65 Hcp $23,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:08.920, SP: 4.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Special Sakura ( C Dell 56 ) 2nd Brigit ( M J Mcnab 57 ) 2.00L 3rd Chicago Jack ( J K Riddell 58.5 ) 3.30L See full results | C Dell 56kg | 1 (8) |
| Trentham 18-Jan-25 1200m GOOD 4 R2 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $975 (of $65,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.830, SP: 12.30 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 7th 1st Golden Champ ( R Hutchings 57 ) 2nd Kereti ( L Currie 57 ) 0.80L 3rd Albarossa ( M R Lerner 57 ) 3.30L 7th Special Sakura ( C Dell 55 ) 5.80L See full results | C Dell 55kg 5.80L | 7 (7) |
| Otaki 19-Dec-24 1200m GOOD 4 R2 3YO Mdn Set Weight $10,360 (of $18,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:11.620, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Special Sakura ( C Dell 55.5 ) 2nd Albarossa ( M R Lerner 57.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Furiosa ( C R Barnes 55.5 ) 1.80L See full results | C Dell 55.5kg | 1 (11) |
| Pukekura Raceway 05-Dec-24 1100m HEAVY 10 R3 3YO Mdn Set Weight $1,665 (of $18,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:08.780, SP: 22.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Komocean ( L J Allpress 55.5 ) 2nd Royal Sovereigns ( L Sutherland 55.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 2.00L 3rd Special Sakura ( H Grace 55.5 ) 2.30L See full results | H Grace 55.5kg 2.30L | 3 (8) |
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