Cortaflex Up 'N' Go has been purchased from Heelan Tompkins (above and below) by fellow Kiwi Mark Todd. According to stuff.co.nz the horse has been sold for ‘an undisclosed six-figure sum’ ending speculation that Zara Phillips, who was also recently viewing horses in New Zealand, may be buying it
While Heelan Tompkins has sold her half-share of the thoroughbred gelding, the other half share will be retained by Wellington woman Pip McCarroll
Meanwhile in the USA, Doug Payne has parted with the 4* horse Running Order to William Fox-Pitt (who was also looking at horses in Australia recently – wonder if he found anything of interest here?)
Doug Payne and Running Order at Rolex Kentucky 2012
On his blog Doug says “I will never forget watching the trailer leave the farm with him and the prior years’ hopes, aspirations and hard work. A tremendously difficult pill to swallow, I do find comfort knowing he is in the best hands in the world. I can't wait to see him out competing next year, and I'm determined to make the best of this situation!”
Doug is currently putting together a new syndicate of owners ‘aimed at one 7-8 year old and one 4-5 year old both with exceptional talent’
CLICK HERE to see Doug’s video about Running Order – From Scratch to 4* Eventer
Photos by Libby Law
