Rico Lodge

18/09/2025

Jade goes around again tonight at Addington, drawn one in a small but quality field so hoping for a safe run and continue her education

Addington Raceway
Race 5: 18:50pm
🐎 : Lous Pinnup Girl (1)
🪖 :Terry Chmiel
⏱️ : Amanda & Steve Telfer

26/08/2025

We have Jade (lous Pinnup Girl) lining up for her first start at Ashburton on Sunday 😊
Going in fresh she meets a very talented 2yr old filly’s field over the 1700mtrs , we are hoping for a nice run from the 6 gate , and no doubt regardless of the result she will gain great experience from stepping out to the races for her debut.
All the best to the connections and Terry Chmiel & Stonewall Stud and Stables

03/07/2025

Nice to have Jade (2yr filly- Poster Boy x Lindy Lou) back in work after a spell after winning her trial
Looking forward to seeing how she works down this time in 🤠😎

17/05/2025

Congratulations to the connections of Beach Day on taking out the Rico Lodge uncut gems for mares (listed) in what was a truly run race

Congratulations also to Stonewall Stud and Stables and Seaside Rose who finished in second and Trent Yesberg with Major Performer in third!

14/05/2025

Rico lodge is proud to sponsor the Uncut Gems Mares Classic (Listed) for the third year this Friday night at Addington Raceway.

Can Sweet Diamond from Stonewall Stud and Stables win it again ?

Should be an exciting race and we wish all trainers and connections of all horses the best of luck 🤞

23/04/2025

Lous Pinnup Girls trial

23/04/2025

Always nice to have a young horse get to the trials and do everything right , very nice run first time off the farm for Lous Pinnup Girl.

15/01/2025

2 yr old Filly by “Poster Boy” waiting to be picked up to go to Stonewall Stud and Stables for her next prep.
Thanks to Kelly Williams for doing an amazing job looking after the young ones

08/01/2025

It’s been quite with the young ones being turned out enjoying the sunshine and growing into themselves.
But we have Major Illusion (3yr sky major) coming back in for another prep. looking good and seems to have enjoyed the time off in the paddock Sam Payne Racing Stables

03/07/2024

A sad day for the New Zealand harness racing community

It's with the deepest regret and sadness that I post this to you all tonight.
Our Kind Beautiful Lady has driven her last race! Please see a letter from her mum, Wendy below,

It is with the heaviest of broken hearts our loved Katie passed peacefully away this morning.
She approached cancer and the myriad of drugs she took to get through this with determination, integrity and tenacity. Her spirit was willing and she was still giving a few directives on Spy Da Moment’s times to be worked today as she was entering the ambulance.
Katie was still managing to drive horses at home with the help of her great support team, however the high dose steroids she was on to deal with the drug toxicity in her lungs showed a form of pneumonia on Monday from the blood test and CT scan. That night she started on strong antibiotics and knew the next four days were going to be difficult to get through. As determined as she was, and being on direct oxygen and concentrators her lungs struggled with getting enough oxygen and she passed away peacefully this morning. Katie was so appreciative of the fantastic support from all who knew her, and supporters she hadn’t even met.
A date will be announced for a memorial to Katie’s life..and as per her request not on a trials or race day.

Wiggy again here.

We know this is a shock to you all and the hurt will be deep and the loss you feel real.
Katie brought us all together in her journey and it's important that we all support each other and her closest the most.
Please if your on track this week wear a blue and white arm band in recognition of her racing colours. Black if you want but let's do her proud!

Thank you everyone.

03/05/2024

A huge thanks to Stonewall Stud and Stables and Terry Chmiel for taking time out of their busy day and showing us around their absolutely amazing training establishment.
You could see the care and attention to detail they give all of their horses with amazing staff.

03/05/2024

Great night of racing last night at Addington Raceway

Congratulations to Sweet Diamond and Stonewall Stud and Stables with their win in the Rico Lodge Uncut Gems listed mares pace last night at Addington Raceway.
Was a great night of racing and always amazing to be apart of these nights with great people.
Congratulations also to the place getters:

🥈Insarchatwist for Robbie Holmes and Ricky Gutsell
🥉Kahlua Flybe for Tim Williams and the Stonewall team

Mile Rate: 1-56.2 Last 800m: 57.8 Last 400m: 28.9