Aljay (NZ) 2017
Profile
7g Rock 'n' Pop (AUS) x Albacora (Lord Ballina (AUS))
Foaled November 12, 2017
Career: 47 starts, 10 - 8 - 8 $540,337
Trainer: K T Myers, Wanganui
Ownership: L J Gestro & K T Myers
Aljay is a 7 year old gelding by Rock 'n' Pop out of the Lord Ballina mare, Albacora.
Last start was 7th at Wanganui on April 5, 2025 in the Wanganui-Taranaki Racehorse Owners Association Hcp over 1600 metres.
Stakes performance:
1st
2022 Martin Collins 159th N.Z. Cup (Gr.3);
2024 Sothys Spring Classic (LR);
2nd
2024 Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup 2200 (LR);
2022 Nautical Ins. Metrop Trophy (LR);
3rd
2024 Nautical Boat Insurance Metropolitan Trophy (LR);
2023 Nautical Boat Insurance Metropolitan Trophy (LR);
Aljay Latest News
Sale Details
Lot 70 2018 NZB Karaka May SaleVendor: Ardsley Stud Ltd Buyer: Waterford Bloodstock (BAFNZ) $10,000
Lot 253 2019 NZB Ready To Run SaleVendor: Ardsley Stud Limited Buyer: Mr KT Myers $39,000
Rock 'n' Pop (AUS)
Albacora (NZ)
Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Popsy (NZ)
Lord Ballina (AUS)
Sea Huntress (NZ)
Danehill (USA)
Piccadilly Circus (AUS)
Sir Tristram (IRE)
Beks (NZ)
Bletchingly (AUS)
Sunset Girl (AUS)
Sound Reason (CAN)
Sealette (GB)
Danzig (USA)
Royal Academy (USA)
Sir Ivor (USA)
In The Purple (FR)
Biscay (AUS)
Star Affair (AUS)
Bold Reason (USA)
Huntercombe (GB)
Race Record
7yo
30Nov24
7th
Wanganui
Steelform Roofing Group Wanganui Cup LR 2040m
Good(4) J K Riddell (60) 11/1 - 1st: Whangaehu (3.5L)
7yo
16Nov24
8th
Riccarton Park
Martin Collins 161st New Zealand Cup Gr3 3200m
Soft(7) A Comignaghi (60) 10/1 - 1st: Mehzebeen (6L)
7yo
26Oct24
1st
Riccarton Park
Sothys Spring Classic LR 2000m
Heavy(10) J K Riddell (59) 15/2 - 2nd: Dazzling Miss (0L)
7yo
13Oct24
1st
Arawa Park
Staphanos Classic 1950m
Soft(6) Ngakau Hailey (58) 13/4 - 2nd: Drop Of Something (0.2L)
7yo
14Sep24
1st
New Plymouth Raceway
Brandlab Hcp 1800m
Heavy(10) Ngakau Hailey (56.5) 6/1 - 2nd: Urenui (0.8L)
6yo
6Jul24
1st
Hastings
Beard Brothers Hcp (89) 2200m
Heavy(8) L Sutherland (59) 5/2 - 2nd: Marroni (1L)
6yo
27Apr24
3rd
Wanganui
Smart Naturals Hcp (90) 2040m
Heavy(8) L Sutherland (58.5) 10/1 - 1st: Orlov (1.1L)
6yo
9Mar24
4th
Trentham
The Hits Autumn Cup 1600m
Good(3) A Comignaghi (58.5) 9/1 - 1st: He's A Doozy (3.8L)
6yo
18Nov23
10th
Riccarton Park
Martin Collins 160th New Zealand Cup Gr3 3200m
Soft(5) A Comignaghi (58) 13/2 - 1st: Mahrajaan (6.2L)
6yo
21Oct23
6th
Trentham
Staphanos Classic 2100m
Soft(6) Denby-Rose Tait (57.5) 5/1 - 1st: Blackwood Star (3.4L)
6yo
16Sep23
3rd
New Plymouth Raceway
Signright Hcp 1800m
Heavy(10) L Sutherland (54.5) 9/2 - 1st: Hit The Road Jack (1.7L)
6yo
12Aug23
8th
Riccarton Park
Heatstore Hcp 1800m
Heavy(10) A Comignaghi (61.5) 9/2 - 1st: Prince Alby (3L)
6yo
5Aug23
6th
Riccarton Park
Winning Edge 126th Winter Cup Gr3 1600m
Heavy(10) T L Taiaroa (54) 20/1 - 1st: Belardo Boy (1.7L)
5yo
15Jul23
7th
Trentham
Marsh Insurance Hcp 1100m
Heavy(10) L Sutherland (59.5) 10/1 - 1st: Sanibel (8.1L)
5yo
13May23
2nd
New Plymouth Raceway
Landmark Homes Hcp 1800m
Heavy(10) L Sutherland (59.5) 13/8 - 1st: Oso Savvy (0.5L)
5yo
14Jan23
16th
Trentham
Mode Technology Trentham Stks Gr3 2100m
Good(4) L Sutherland (56) 20/1 - 1st: Ladies Man (13L)
5yo
14Nov22
1st
Riccarton Park
Martin Collins 159th N.Z. Cup Gr3 3200m
Dead(5) A Comignaghi (55) 7/4 - 2nd: Inmyshadow (0.2L)
5yo
5Nov22
2nd
Riccarton Park
Nautical Ins. Metrop Trophy LR 2500m
Good(3) A Comignaghi (55) 9/2 - 1st: Campionessa (0.3L)
5yo
23Oct22
4th
Trentham
Graham's Painters (Bm75) 2200m
Good(3) L Sutherland (57.5) 11/4 - 1st: Mauna Loa (1.2L)
4yo
18Dec21
1st
Awapuni
Pavemasters Ltd (Bm65) 1400m
Slow(9) S J Macnab (58.5) 11/4 - 2nd: Sanibel (0.2L)
4yo
13Nov21
3rd
Riccarton Park
Kn Cooltainer (Bm65) 2000m
Dead(6) A Comignaghi (59) 2/1 - 1st: Jack Knows Best (1.8L)
4yo
6Nov21
15th
Riccarton Park
Blue Star Taxis (Bm65) 1600m
Good(3) A Comignaghi (59) 6/1 - 1st: Colossal (8.9L)
3yo
26May21
1st
Hastings
Corteva Agriscience Mdn 2100m
Dead(6) S K Macnab (68.5) 1/2 - 2nd: Nadeems Dream (0.2L)
3yo
9May21
2nd
Woodville
Hewitt Motorcycles Mdn 1600m
Dead(4) T L Taiaroa (56.5) 13/4 - 1st: Swing Low (0.1L)