Turn Me Loose (foaled 2011) is a New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse who is notable for being the winner of a number of Group races and was awarded the title of being the Champion Sprinter & Middle Distance Horse in New Zealand in 2015-16. He has gone on to forge a successful career as a stud stallion.
He was bred by George Simon, the well known New Zealand race commentator and his wife Maryanne.
Racing career
Turn Me Loose's notable wins and placings included:
- 1st in the 2014 Hawke's Bay Guineas (Group 2, 1400m at Hastings), beating Prince Mambo and Longchamp
- 1st in the 2014 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (Group 1, 1600m at Riccarton), beating Rockfast (AUS) and Prince Mambo
- 1st in the 2015 Seymour Cup, (Listed 1600m at Seymour) beating Scream Machine and Garud
- 1st in the 2015 Crystal Mile (Group 2 1600m at Moonee Valley), beating Bow Creek (IRE) and Lucky Hussler
- 1st in the 2015 Emirates Stakes (Group 1, 1600m at Flemington), beating Politeness and Rock Sturdy
- 1st in the 2016 Futurity Stakes (MRC) (Group 1, 1400m at Caulfield), beating Stratum Star and Suavito
- 2nd in the 2017 C F Orr Stakes behind Black Heart Bart with Ecuador (NZ) 3rd
Stud career
Turn Me Loose stands at Windsor Park Stud, near Cambridge, New Zealand. His 2022 service fee was $20,000 (+ GST).
His first winner was Turn The Ace at Te Rapa on 1 May 2021
Notable progeny
c = colt, f = filly/mare, g = gelding
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