Stud suffers loss

Novara Park in Cambridge has suffered a cruel blow with the passing of foundation stallion Jakkalberry. ‘‘He got a gut infection and that was that, it was pretty quick and we had to put him down early this morning,’’ studmaster Ray Knight said.‘‘To say it was premature is an understatement, the signs couldn’t have been more encouraging for the horse. He’s only had two to the races and they’ve both gone well.’’ They include the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsmantrained Thomas Aquinas, who was runner-up on debut and then finished sixth in the Karaka Million (1200m). He looms as a leading chance in Saturday’s Gr.2 Reid & Harrison Ltd Slipper (1200m) at Matamata. well, we’re very happy with him,’’ said Grant Cullen, who trains in partnership with Guy Lowry. ‘‘He galloped between races yesterday and went over 1000m, quickening up for the last 600m. He stretched out nicely and he’s on target for the Auckland Cup.’’ The Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) winner is coming off an unplaced run in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) on a rain-affected Te Rapa track. ‘‘Johnathan (Parkes) said he was floundering all the way so we’ve just put a line through that run,’’ Cullen said. The stable also has Savvy Dreams in Saturday’s Gr.1 Haunui Farm WFA Classic (1600m) at Hastings. be trainer Darren Weir’s first New Zealand runner. ‘‘We’ve nominated a few before, but they didn’t get there and everything is now in order for Civil Disobedience to go over,’’ Weir said. The Tasmanian Derby wasn’t a strong race, but he did it well and Ben Allen has been engaged to ride him.’’ Civil Disobedience is rated a $12 chance.