Robalan
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Robalan was a champion New Zealand
pacer Standardbred horse, known as "Robbers". He is notable in that he won two NZ Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race in New Zealand, for his epic contests with champion pacer Young Quinn
who he more than often beat and is particularly well remembered for being a free legged pacer.
At the age of eight, he hit a purple patch of form, winning six in a row. This effort propelled him into being named Horse of the Year
in 1974. He also won the prestigious sprint, the New Zealand Free For All
three years in a row.
He won the New Zealand Cup
in 1974 over 3200 meters beating the hot favorite Young Quinn
. He had the distinction of racing without hopples (free legged pacer) and was known for his phenomenal turn of speed.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
pacer Standardbred horse, known as "Robbers". He is notable in that he won two NZ Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race in New Zealand, for his epic contests with champion pacer Young Quinn
Young Quinn
Young Quinn a New Zealand standardbred racehorse was successful in period where his competition in the sport of trotting was particularly strong. Foaled in 1969, he was by Young Charles out of Loyal Trick by Hal Tryax . Named after Brian "Snow" Quinn a champion New Zealand sheep shearer, he was...
who he more than often beat and is particularly well remembered for being a free legged pacer.
At the age of eight, he hit a purple patch of form, winning six in a row. This effort propelled him into being named Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year is an honor given by various organizations worldwide in harness racing and thoroughbred horse racing.Some of the awards include:* Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year* Breeders' Cup World Championships Poll* European Horse of the Year...
in 1974. He also won the prestigious sprint, the New Zealand Free For All
New Zealand Free For All
The New Zealand Pacing Free For All is a major New Zealand harness race. It is notable as it is a Group One championship sprint race and has been won by nearly every champion pacer in New Zealand. It was valued at $300,000, but was reduced to $200,000 due to economic pressures...
three years in a row.
He won the New Zealand Cup
New Zealand Trotting Cup
The New Zealand Trotting Cup or New Zealand Cup is a Group One harness race held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is considered the country's most prestigious harness racing event. the prize was NZ$750,000, the largest prize for a...
in 1974 over 3200 meters beating the hot favorite Young Quinn
Young Quinn
Young Quinn a New Zealand standardbred racehorse was successful in period where his competition in the sport of trotting was particularly strong. Foaled in 1969, he was by Young Charles out of Loyal Trick by Hal Tryax . Named after Brian "Snow" Quinn a champion New Zealand sheep shearer, he was...
. He had the distinction of racing without hopples (free legged pacer) and was known for his phenomenal turn of speed.