News & Important Info

Bring on big weekend of Group One racing says Cran

April 24, 2025

Bring on big weekend of Group One racing says Cran

The work is done. Now let’s bring it on.That’s the message from Cran Dalgety ahead of Kentuckiana Lodge lining up serious threats in Group One races across New Zealand this weekend.The action star...

Read more
BESIDE ME stars at Addington

March 3, 2025

BESIDE ME stars at Addington

By Michael GuerinCran Dalgety has been here before.This time last year in fact with a filly who has so many similarities to his new rave pacer Beside Me.The three-year-old is causing heads to turn eve...

Read more
Dalgety fired up for Ultimate Driver Championship

February 19, 2025

Dalgety fired up for Ultimate Driver Championship

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  Carter Dalgety's excited, and upbeat, about what he calls his "biggest" challenge to  date.The 21-year-old heads to Brisbane this week to take on so...

Read more
Industry momentum builds as Kentuckiana approaches yearling sales

February 9, 2025

Industry momentum builds as Kentuckiana approaches yearling sales

The positivity in New Zealand harness racing has only made Cran Dalgety busier ahead of the 2025 National Yearling Sales.Kentuckiana Lodge is currently balancing a busy racing period with the careful ...

Read more

Facilities

Kentuckiana Lodge is a highly-maintained harness training facility, consistently being fine-tuned with regular improvements. Consisting of 100 acres (45 Hectares) of pasture green grass for its equine athletes, it has a professionally groomed 1000m track.

Current Stars

  • image of Republican Party

    Republican Party

    A royally bred Bettor's Delight colt out of top mare Democrat Party - Republican Party was an eye-catcher at the 2020 NZB Yearling Sales. He is now a two time Group 1 winner with multiple Group placings. Well and truly establishing himself in the big ranks

  • image of Franco Sinatra

    Franco Sinatra

    A gelding by CAPTAINTREACHEROUS from SAN RAFFAELLA who was selected at the 2020 NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales. He is giving his large ownership group plenty of excitement through his impressive win record and competitive status among stakes races.

  • image of All You Need Is Me

    All You Need Is Me

    A superstar mare starting her career with a hiss and a roar. She won her first 6 from 7 including a Group 1 & Group 2. Out of superstar mare in 'Adore Me', she certainly looks to keep shining

  • image of Forever Dream

    Forever Dream

    A fast wee filly by DOWNBYTHESEASIDE who improves in leaps and bounds. Already with a Group 3 to her name she should see the winning circle many times yet

  • image of JOYRIDE

    JOYRIDE

    An up and coming filly who is relishing in her recent racing. Purchased from Alabar's Yearling Sales in Syndey, we were thrilled to secure another filly from the proven 'Joy' family which we have already shared great success with. With stamina for days we're excited to see how far she takes us

Honor Roll

  • image of Krug

    Krug

    A Bettor's Delight colt out of Champagne Princess - Krug was selected and purchased at the 2019 NZB Yearling Sales by Kentuckiana Lodge Proprietor's Cran & Chrissie Dalgety. Krug was crowned the 2yo Male Pacer of the Year at the 2020 NZB Awards and is currently the leading 3yo in the country.

  • image of Dr Susan

    Dr Susan

  • image of Christen Me

    Christen Me

  • image of Bit Of A Legend

    Bit Of A Legend

  • image of Pat\'s Delight

    Pat's Delight

  • image of Smiling Shard

    Smiling Shard

  • image of Bettor\'s Strike

    Bettor's Strike

  • image of Sugar Me

    Sugar Me

    Sugar Me was selected and purchased from the Yearling Sales on behalf of American Owner Larry Karr. It hasn't been smooth sailing, but thanks to the expertise of Graeme Mee & Sarah O'Reilly, Sugar Me is quickly becoming a rising star and is on his way to the Open-Class pacing ranks

  • image of Black Pearl

    Black Pearl

    A Bettor's Delight filly out of brilliant mare Lauraella - Black Pearl was a must at the 2021 NZB Yearling Sales. She was purchased by Kentuckiana Lodge Proprietor's Cran & Chrissie Dalgety and her ownership consists of our American Racing Group and local clients.

  • image of Remember Me

    Remember Me

    A filly with the breeding of the pinnacle, Remember Me is a Captaintrechrous out of champion mare and million dollar earner Adore Me. This filly was bred by She was bred by Charles Roberts and continues to be raced by Charles Joseph Limited. Remember Me was sent to Kentuckiana Lodge to be trained by Cran & Chrissie Dalgety by valued stable clients Paul and Mary Kenny of Charles Joseph Limited. She is a Group 2 Winner and is continuing to develop positively.

Learn more about the team