Gary Vile’s winter prospects have been dealt a blow with a recurring tendon problem forcing the retirement of his stakes winning mare Anniesstar, who will head to the breeding barn this spring.

Aide Memoire wins 2016 James Bull Rangitikei Gold Cup NZ$50,000 at Awapuni (NZ), 1600m.

Just the Tip wins 2015 Gallagher Marton Cup Listed NZ$ 55,000 at Awapuni (NZ), 2200m,

Anniesstar wins 2014 Ricoh Feilding Gold Cup Listed NZ$ 50,000 at Awapuni (NZ), 2100m.

Gary Vile asked a distance question of Anniesstar on her home track on Saturday and he was pleasantly surprised with the answer.