Ortensia 

Welcome to our Ortensia page

Ortensia, a three time Group 1 place-getter prior to retirement, has returned with a mission to prove the second time’s the charm under new trainer Paul Messara.

Prior to her brief retirement, Ortensia was among the top sprinters in Australia.

Among her notable accomplishments include placing third in the $1million Stradbroke Handicap, and winning the $500,000 Winterbottom Stakes when it was a Group 2 event.

Ortensia also placed third in the 2010 Patinack Farm Classic, behind the dominant Black Caviar, as well as finishing third in the C.F. Orr Stakes.

During her next campaign, Ortensia could muster no better than a seventh place finish in her return to the Galaxy Stakes, followed by tenth place finish in the Goodwood. It was after these events the decision to retire the classy mare was made.

A decision that lasted only a couple months before she was brought back under the watch of new trainer Paul Messara.

In Ortensia’s first up start since retirement, the resilient six year old won the $150,000 G.H. Mumm Stakes. In her next run, a return to the Winterbottom Stakes, she sought to add that elusive Group 1 victory to her form.

The 2011 Winterbottom Stakes, now a Group 1 event, was a 1200 metre sprint that offered $500,000 in prize money. With Black Caviar withdrawn, it paved the way for Ortensia to become the favourite, and she didn't disappoint. 

Ridden by red hot jockey Craig Williams, Ortensia won the Winterbottom Stakes by a length, and earned the first Group 1 victory of her career. Much to the delight of her connections, and those that relish a good comeback story.

Ortensia 2012

Ortensia's next start,and first-up race of 2012, took place in Dubai on the 31st of March in the Al Quoz Sprint.

The Al Quoz Sprint, held during Dubai World Cup night, was a 1000 metre straight-race with prize money totaling $1million US.

During the Al Quoz Sprint Ortensia, ridden brilliantly by in form jockey Craig Williams, surged from last to first to win by 1.25 lengths over Sole Power with favourite Joy and Fun another 1/4 length in third. Earning Ortensia $600,000 USD.

As such, Ortensia became the first Aussie to win a Dubai World Cup meet since Elvstroem (Dubai Duty Free) seven years earlier. To view Ortensia's remarkable run see the Al Quoz Sprint Video in the replay at the bottom of this page.

With the momentum from this victory Ortensia's next race will take place in the King's Stand Stakes. 

King’s Stand Stakes 2012

The King's Stand Stakes, held the first day of the Royal Ascot, is a 5 furlong (1000 metres) Group 1 race for horses three years old and up.

It offers prize money worth £300,000 ($480,000 AUD), and takes place on Tuesday the 19th of June 2012 at 3:05pm GMT, which is 12:05am Wednesday morning Sydney time.

During the 2012 King’s Stand Stakes she's likely to be joined by Aussie’s Foxwedge and Sepoy, while the UK sprinters expected to contest include Bated Breath (GB), Hoof It (GB), Secret Asset (IRE) and last year‘s winner Prohibit (GB).

Australian raiders have enjoyed recent success in the King's Stand, delivering three winners over the past six years (Takeover Target 2006, Miss Andretti 2007 & Scenic Blast 2009).

Royal Ascot

The Royal Ascot is England’s most prestigious racing event, consisting of five straight days of exciting races, including seven event’s at Group 1 level.

The 2012 Royal Ascot, which offers combined prize money worth £3.5 million ($5.6 million AUD), kicks off Tuesday the 19th of June and finishes on Saturday the 23rd of June.

Aside from the King’s Stand Stakes, other events drawing massive Australian and international attention are:

The Queen Anne Stakes, also held on Tuesday the 19th of June, which will likely include Aussies Helmet and possibly Temple of Boom.

The Diamond Jubilee Stakes held Saturday the 23rd of June, expected to be Black Caviar’s overseas introduction, and could also see Aussie's Foxwedge and Sepoy.

This page is designed to be your source for the most detailed racing information, news and career statistics for the Testa Rossa mare. For tickets and other related race day information, contact the course where Ortensia is due to run.

Ortensia horse form and statistics

Our Ortensia form guide includes her record, starts and you can also see career statistics such as his ROI for each track, jockey, weight, field size, course condition, distance, barrier position and so on.

Ortensia Race Results

The Free Punters Paradise Horse Racing Results page allows Ortensia fans to see the latest winners, track the performance of their favourite horses and obtain the odds payout for each listed race.

Race Tips

Punters Paradise also offers an opportunity to access Ortensia and Race Tips on our king tipping page, the world’s only market place where you can buy or sell horse racing tips online.

Ortensia Odds

You can view Ortensia’s Odds 48 hours before each race is run and won through the Punters Paradise Free live Odds Comparison page.

A page that’s updated every few seconds, making it the fastest live odds comparison in Australia. Allowing you to compare, and take advantage of, the best odds being offered by the leading bookmakers and betting exchanges.

Ortensia News

The latest Ortensia Newsand betting information can also be found here. Any news item that happens to mention Ortensia will be featured on this page, and our news articles also include links to the forms for the trainers, jockeys and other horses mentioned.