Hello Youmzain Filly Sweetest Thing Shines at Trentham, Eyes Karaka Millions
Hey everyone, there’s some exciting news from the horse racing world that’s making waves this week. A filly named Sweetest Thing , trained by Roydon Bergerson and selected by Chris Rutten, has been turning heads after a standout performance at Trentham on Saturday. She’s a daughter of Hello Youmzain , and she finished runner-up in the Listed Wellesley Stakes over 1100 meters , just behind Lassified. That second-place finish earned her $18,500 and brings her tantalizingly close to qualifying for the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO race , scheduled at Ellerslie on January 24.
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Chris Rutten has a proven eye for Karaka Millions talent, having won the race with Vespa in 2014 , and placed well with horses like Touche, Kingsman, Yourdeel, Avonallo, and Wolverine in other years. Bergerson and Rutten also teamed up last year with Too Sweet , who ran in the Karaka Millions after winning the Gr.2 Eclipse Stakes but struggled from an outside barrier and finished 11th. This time, both are hoping Sweetest Thing can make a stronger showing.
Bergerson was clearly impressed with her performance at Trentham. He mentioned that jockey Wiremu Pinn said Sweetest Thing got a bit lost crossing the field, but she hit the line strongly and pulled up well , showing plenty of ability. Bergerson emphasized that she’s a beautiful, well-balanced filly who has always shown potential and could develop into a top three-year-old. He also hinted that while the Karaka Millions is an option, they don’t want to push her too hard too soon. The plan could include one or two more runs before resting her and bringing her back as a three-year-old.
Sweetest Thing was purchased for $80,000 at the 2025 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 1 Yearling Sale and is raced in partnership with Ian Farrelly. Her pedigree is impressive: she’s out of Ocean Drive , a two-time European winner and half-sister to several Group race performers. Bergerson admitted that when he first inspected her, he was surprised she was being targeted for a sprint race like the Karaka Million, given her stamina-oriented pedigree, but he trusted Rutten’s judgment—and it seems to be paying off.
Meanwhile, Too Sweet is taking a brief break after a viral infection, with plans to return to the stables for autumn campaigns. Overall, it’s shaping up to be an exciting lead-up to the Karaka Millions, and Sweetest Thing is clearly one to watch. With her natural talent, smart training, and a team with a history of success in the race, she could be poised to make a big statement on January 24.
In short, Sweetest Thing is looking sweet, strong, and full of potential—and horse racing fans will definitely want to keep an eye on this promising filly in the coming weeks.
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