June Bug

June Bug is a 5-year-old bay mare from New Zealand, trained by M C Stokes in Rangiora. She is the offspring of the stallion Highly Recommended and the mare Ruby Stravinsky. Throughout her career, June Bug has won 5 races. Her most notable victory came on November 14, 2022, at Riccarton Park, where she was ridden by Lily Sutherland and triumphed in the $60,000 Benchmark 65 Handicap, beating Caitlyn Jay. She has proven to be a lucrative horse for bettors, with a 70 percent return on investment for those who wagered on her during her career.