Petite Evander was a New Zealand bred Standardbred trotting racemare. She developed into a successful racehorse, winning races in New Zealand, Australia and the United States,[1] and was the dam of dual Inter Dominion Trotting Championship winner Pride Of Petite.[2][3] As a notable champion, she was inducted into the New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame.[4]
| Petite Evander | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Standardbred |
| Sire | Great Evander (NZ) |
| Grandsire | Bill B |
| Dam | Thearle (NZ) |
| Maternal grandsire | Light Brigade |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 1 September 1970 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Frank "Snow" Weaver |
| Owner | Frank "Snow" Weaver |
| Trainer | Roy Purdon |
| Record | |
| 142 starts: 35 wins, 26 seconds, 16 thirds | |
| Earnings | |
| $765,842 | |
| Honours | |
| New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame inductee | |
| Last updated on: 24 October 2011. | |
See also
editReference list
edit- ^ Harness Horse (Volume 45, Issues 38–46 ed.). 1980. p. 90.
- ^ Greig, Bevan (28 June 2022). "Weaver calls it a day - Harnesslink". Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Pride Of Petite, Inter Dominion Hall of Fame". interdomhalloffame.com.au. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Petite Evander, Hall of Fame - Champions". www.hof.co.nz. Retrieved 7 November 2024.