Randwick, G3 ICD Property Nivison, $200,000, 1200m
Race Summary:
Madam Rouge (Zoustar) was a strong fourth when opening her spring campaign and showed the benefit of that outing here.
The 4-year-old enjoyed an economical run behind the pace and when she got a split in the straight powered through under rider Brenton Avdulla.
Reelem In Ruby (Pierro) is a consistent type, as she showed with another brave run for second and the pacemaker Ready To Prophet (Smart Missile) stayed on gamely for third.
Pedigree Notes:
A $310,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale buy, Madam Rouge is a daughter of the Listed Summoned S. winner Cabernet (Al Maher).
The dam is out of the Listed Triscay S. winner Golden Weekend (Nine Carat {USA}) while the third dam Paris Weekend (Gielgud {USA}) was a Listed Keith Mackay H. winner and she also finished runner-up in the G1 Champagne S.
Randwick, Listed Southern Cross Brian Crowley S., $200,000, 1200m
Race Summary:
Diamond Thunder (Dawn Approach {Ire}) looks set for a rewarding spring after a smart first-up success.
He led early before settling in behind the speed and finished off resolutely near the fence for the fourth win of his six-start career.
Cardiff (Snitzel) shot clear before the turn and he held a strong gallop for second with Hulk (I Am Invincible) next best.
Pedigree Notes:
A $135,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale graduate, Diamond Thunder is a son of Kwinana (Lonhro) and she is out of a half-sister to the G3 Smokefree S. winner Firm (Night Shift {USA}), who produced the G3 Research S. winner Trim (Lonhro).
It’s also the family of the G3 Auraria S. winner Faithful Thought (Water Mill {GB}), the G3 Gold Trail S. winner Sustad (NZ) (Kaapstad {NZ}) and the G3 Run To The Rose S. winner Desuetude (Strategic).
Randwick, Listed Club NSW City Tattersalls Club Cup, $140,000, 2400m
Race Summary:
Master Of Wine (Ger) (Maxios {GB}) continued his impressive march through the grades with an impressive win.
He raced in the back division of the field before inching closer near the turn and came down the outside with a sterling finish to win going away.
Maurus (GB) (Medicean {GB}) followed up a solid run for third at his previous start by taking the runner-up cheque and the grey Master of Arts was best of the rest.
Pedigree Notes:
The winner is out of Magma (Ger) (Dubai Destination {USA}) and she is a half-sister to the dual German Group 3 winner Matchwinner (Ger) (Sternkonig {Ger}).
Their dam Mahamuni (Ire) (Sadler’s Wells {USA}) is a sister to the G1 EP Taylor S. winner Insight (Ire) and the G1 Irish 2000 Guineas winner Saffron Walden (Ire).
She is also a half-sister to the G1 Prix de la Foret winner Dolphin Street (Fr) (Bluebird {USA}), who enjoyed success as a stallion in Australia.
Ellerslie, G3 Barneswood Farm Soliloquy S., NZ$70,000, 1400m
Race Summary:
Travelling Light (NZ) (El Roca) was unbeaten in two appearances going into the race and she maintained her perfect record, but only just.
The filly was cluttered up in the straight and once she got clear she roared home to narrowly beat Bavella (Snitzel).
Jennifer Eccles (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle {Ire}) got a long way back in the running and closed off well for third money.
Pedigree Notes:
A half-sister to the Group 2 performer The Great Southern (NZ) (Jimmy Choux {NZ}), Travelling Light is prepared by Ben Foote, who also trained her mother Cissy Bowen (NZ) (Colombia {NZ}) to win five races.
A sister to the Listed Macau Derby Trial winner Tiger King, Cissy Bowen is out of a half-sister to the Listed Anniversary H. winner Sovereign’s Ace (NZ) (Sovereign Prince {GB}).
Trentham, G3 Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Thompson H., NZ$70,000, 1600m
Race Summary:
Mauna Kea (NZ) (Per Incanto) appreciated a drop back in class and a heavy track for the biggest win of his career.
Unplaced at his previous start in the G1 Livamol Classic, the 6-year-old sat on the leader’s quarters before going to the front 400 metres from home and he held on strongly.
Jessigee (NZ) (Alamosa {NZ}) raced in the trail and she rounded off well in the straight for second with Polly Grey (NZ) (Azamour {Ire}{) making late ground for third.
Pedigree Notes:
Mauna Kea is a son of City Class Rose (NZ) (City Of A Hill {USA}), who was a minor winner over 1600 metres.
She is a half-sister to the dam of the dual Listed winner Keeper Special (NZ) (Keeper) and the dam of the G3 Rotorua S. winner Let Her Rip (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle {Ire}).
The multiple Group 1 winner Vite Cheval (NZ) (Vice Regal {NZ}) also features further back in the pedigree.
Trentham, Listed Hanley Formula Wellesley S., $50,000, 1000m
Race Summary:
Play That Song (NZ) (Showcasing {GB}) remained unbeaten for trainer Nigel Tiley after following up a debut win with a black type success.
In a small field the filly raced on the pace and, after hitting the front 200 metres from home, surged clear to score with authority.
Power ‘N’ Glory (NZ) (Power {GB}) made a decent debut in finishing second ahead of Amosia (Squamosa).
Pedigree Notes:
A NZ$40,000 Karaka graduate, Play That Song is a daughter of Supreme (NZ) (Falkirk {NZ}), a half-sister to the G3 Kenilworth Chairman’s H. winner Golden Parachute (NZ) (Montjeu {Ire}).
The second dam Maxamore (NZ) (Volksraad {GB}) won the G2 Matamata Breeders’ S. and also featuring in this pedigree is the G2 Hawke’s Bay Cup winner and multiple Group 1 placegetter Maxam (NZ) (Gaius {Ire}).
Riccarton, G3 War Decree S., NZ$80,000, 1600m
Race Summary:
Sherwood Forest (Fastnet Rock) was tardily out of the barrier and settled toward the back of the field.
Rider Troy Harris had the Tony Pike-trained runner on the move near the turn and the strapping 3-year-old finished powerfully.
Chuck A Luck (NZ) (Niagara) was nearer the pace all the way and fought on soundly to take second ahead of All About Magic (NZ) (Showcasing {GB}).
Pedigree Notes:
A $100,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase, Sherwood Forest is a brother to the Listed Morphettvile Guineas winner Royal Ocean.
Their dam Chasing Mammon (Giant’s Causeway {USA}) is a half-sister to the dual Listed winner Zelsnitz (Snitzel) and they are out of Eishin Maysville (USA) (Jade Hunter {USA}).
She is a half-sister to the multiple Group 1 winner and champion sire Holy Roman Emperor (Ire) (Danehill {USA}).
Riccarton, Listed Christchurch Casino Spring Classic, NZ$50,000, 2000m
Race Summary:
Chief Sequoyah (NZ) (Redwood {GB}) produced a major form reversal to win, having been beaten in a lowly Rating 65 race in his lead-up.
The 5-year-old turned that around by leading all the way and, after slipping clear 300 metres from home, he stayed on strongly.
King Of The Dance (Animal Kingdom) got going too late and had to settle for second and the genuine Zentessa (NZ) (Zed {NZ}) was third.
Pedigree Notes:
The winner is out of Fantasy Rose (NZ) (Fantastic Light {USA}), whose three foals to race have all been successful.
She is a daughter of the G2 Wakeful S. runner-up Tempest Command (Marauding {NZ}), a half-sister to the two-time black type winner Victory Dash (Victory Prince).
Also featuring on the pedigree page is the G2 Shannon S. winner Washington Heights (Commands) and the dual Listed winner Supply And Demand (Sebring).
