Ordeal was a New Zealand Standardbred racemare. A notable achievement was winning the Rowe Cup, the top event in New Zealand for trotting horses.New Zealand Harness Racing - Rowe Cup winners, complete history Ordeal was considered the top trotter in New Zealand in the 1960s, but had moderate success in the United States. She was the first ever trotter to break the 2:00 mile barrier in New Zealand.
Ordeal won the following major races: 1960 Dominion Handicap (Handicap of 12 yards) 1961 Rowe Cup
She was an inaugural inductee into the New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame with the immortals Caduceus, Cardigan Bay, Harold Logan, Highland Fling and Johnny Globe.
See also Harness racing Harness racing in New Zealand
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