G3 Ladbrokes Sandown S., 1500m, $160,000
Race summary :
The consistent Gold Fields (Churchill Downs) was perfectly positioned on the leader’s quarters and was going well when the field swung for home. In his last race day ride, Stephen Baster urged the gelding to the front 350 metres from home and he held a strong gallop for a fairy tale ending for the respected jockey.
Mr Exclusive (Magnus) finished strongly to narrowly go under and Travimyfriend (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}) took the cheque for third.
Pedigree notes:
The winner is out of Gold Delta (Encosta de Lago) and she is a half-sister to the multiple black type winner Gold In Dubai (Desert Sun {GB}) and the Listed winner Gold Busker (Oratorio).
Under the second dam is the former champion European sprinter Marchand D’Or (Fr) (Marchand De Sable {USA}) and the G2 Coronation S. winner Kesar Queen (USA) (Nashua {USA}). The G1 Hollywood Derby winner Spellbound (USA) (Lyphard’s Wish {USA}) also appears on the pedigree page.
MRC 6 Month Membership Twilight Glow S., 1400m, $140,000
Race summary :
The favourite Xilong (Deep Field) never gave her army of supporters any cause for concern when she produced a dominant front-running performance. The filly travelled comfortably at the head of affairs for rider Luke Currie and surged clear 200 metres from the post to seal the issue.
Palurien (Rest) enjoyed a cosy run near the fence and came through for second with Excelida (Exceed And Excel) making steady ground for third.
Pedigree notes :
A $360,000 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale graduate, Xilong is out of G3 Silver Shadow S. winner Pane In The Glass (Testa Rossa).
Their dam Lyrics (Bluebird {USA}) is a half-sister to the ill-fated G2 Linlithgow S. winner Gold Brose Huntingdale, whose career at at stud ended pre-maturely. The black type performers Bewilder (NZ) (Hula Chief {NZ}) and Dyslexia (Kenmare {Fr}) are other members of the family.
Clanbrooke Racing Doveton S., 1000m, $140,000
Race summary:
Viridine (Poet’s Voice {GB}) had been in mixed form this preparation and failed to beat a runner home at Flemington last time out. However, the 5-year-old turned his form around here with a surging late run for the sixth win of his career.
Mystiko (NZ) (Sakhee’s Secret {GB}) also showed improvement on his previous unplaced effort to take second with the veteran Thermal Current (Exceed And Excel) also making late ground for third.
Pedigree notes:
An older half-brother to the black type performer St Edward’s Crown (Epaulette), Viridine’s dam Patina (Anabaa {USA}) was successful on three occasions up to 1200 metres.
She is a half-sister to the Listed Ramornie H. winner Jerezana (Lonhro), who produced the G2 TAB S. winner and multiple Group 1 placegetter Osborne Bulls (Street Cry {Ire}) and Badajoz (Commands). He has won seven races and finished runner-up in the G3 National S.
Kevin Heffernan S., 1300m, $160,000
Race summary:
Teleplay (Written Tycoon) made it consecutive Group 3 wins here following her success in the Maybe Mahal S. at Flemington.
She was settled back in the field by Ben Melham and they surged home along the fence to take the thick end of the stake. The favourite Home Of The Brave (Ire) (Starspangledbanner) was on the pace all the way and fought on doggedly. In his return from injury, dual Group 1 winner Hey Doc (Duporth) made the running and fought on gallantly for third.
Pedigree notes :
Teleplay is out of Special Episode (Redoute’s Choice) and she is a half-sister to the G1 Flight S. winner First Seal (Fastnet Rock) and the G2 Tulloch S. winner Book Of Kells (Rock Of Gibraltar {Ire}).
Their dam is the G1 Australasian Oaks and G1 South Australia Oaks winner Episode (Scenic {Ire}). Another talented family member is the Listed Morphettville Guineas winner and G1 Queensland Oaks runner-up Becerra (Al Maher).
Thoroughbred Club Merson Cooper S., 1000m, $140,000
Race summary :
Hanseatic (Street Boss {USA}) drew a tricky gate and wasn’t ridden aggressively, but he improved to be within range of the leaders on the bend. The colt was stoked by rider Luke Currie and he let down strongly down the centre of the course to win at the first time of asking.
Dubai Star (Pride Of Dubai) was in contention all the way and fought on strongly to take second ahead of River Night (Night Of Thunder).
Pedigree notes :
Hanseatic is a son of the Exceed And Excel mare Itameri and her dam Baltics (Fusaichi Pegasus {USA}) is a half-sister to the G1 Galaxy H. winner and sire Magnus (Flying Spur) and the G2 Schillaci S. winner and sire Wilander (Exceed And Excel).
Baltics is also a half-sister to the dam of the champion sprinter Black Caviar (Bel Esprit) and the four-time Group 1 winner and sire All Too Hard.
Ladbrokes Sandown Cup , 3200m, $150,000
Race summary:
Azuro (Fr) (Myboycharlie {Ire}) has deep reserves of stamina and they were once again put to good use for his third 3200 metre success. He settled toward the back of the field before getting a drag into the race down the back straight and was in the fight on the turn.
Azuro rounded off strongly in the straight to defeat stablemate Wall Of Fire (Ire) (Canford Cliffs {Ire}), who hit the line well and Etah James (NZ) (Raise The Flag {USA}) was third.
Pedigree notes:
Azuro is a son of Anthropologie (Ire) (Okawango (USA}), who won twice in France and she’s a half-sister to the stakes winner Roseanna (Fr) (Anabaa {USA}).
Their dam Dancing Rose (Fr) (Dancing Spree {USA}) is a half-sister to the dam of the former champion 3-year-old and multiple Group 1 winner Danedream (Ger) (Lomitas {GB}). The Group 3 winners Saratoga Black (Ire) (Pyrus {USA}) and Venice Beach (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) also feature in the pedigree.
Ladbrokes Sandown Guineas, 1600m, $250,000
Race summary :
Pretty Brazen (Brazen Beau) was ridden out of her comfort zone, settling much closer to the pace than usual, but it proved to be a winning tactic. She was in behind the leaders and when a rails run opened in the straight she drove through to beat the colts and geldings.
Conqueror (Fastnet Rock) raced one off the fence in midfield and he got home well for second with Heart Of Puissance (Puissance De Lune) third. He made the running and was clearly headed before rallying again.
Pedigree notes:
A $700,000 Inglis Sydney Yearling Sale graduate, Pretty Brazen is a daughter of Pretty Penny (Encosta de Lago), the winner of six races and runner-up in the G3 Cockram S.
At stud, she has produced the G2 Zipping Classic winner Sertorius (Galileo {Ire}) and the Group 3 winners Dollar For Dollar (High Chaparral {Ire}) and Clifton Red (Sebring).
It’s also the family of the former crack 2-year-old and G1 Golden Slipper S. winner Tontonan (Showdown {GB}).
Quayclean Zipping Classic, 2400m, $300,000
Race summary:
Southern France (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) found a lack of pace against him when unplaced in the G1 Melbourne Cup and he enjoyed a more genuine tempo in this. He settled in the last trio before rider Mark Zahra wound him up and he came with a relentless finish to open his Australian account.
Chapada (Bullet Train {GB}) also came home well for the runner-up berth with Miss Siska (So You Think {NZ}), who got to the front half-way down the straight, fighting on for third.
Pedigree notes :
Southern France’s dam Alta Anna (Fr) (Anabaa {USA}) was unraced and is a half-sister to the G3 Prix Penelope winner and G1 Prix de Diane runner-up Abbatiale (Fr) (Kaldoun {Fr}).
She has produced the four-time Group 3 winner Bewitched (Ire) (Dansili {GB}). The pedigree has also previously made its mark in this part of the field through the G2 Crystal Mile and G3 Manawatu Challenge S. winner Rosina Lad (NZ) (Faltaat {USA}).
Le Pine Funerals Summoned S., 1500m, $160,000
Race summary:
As she so often does, Jamaican Rain (Manhattan Rain) assumed control from barrier rise and she travelled sweetly in front. The 7-year-old slipped clear on straightening and she was tenacious to the line to cling on for a narrow victory.
One More Try (Dane Shadow) made a late lunge only to come up short and Sweet Scandal (Sebring), who was being niggled at on the bend, rallied late for a close third.
Pedigree notes:
The winning mare is out of Heriz (Redoute’s Choice), an unraced mare who is from a prominent North American family.
Her dam Bosphorous Treasure (USA) (Prospect Bay {USA}) is a half-sister to the G3 Royal Ascot Norfolk S. winner and sire Magic Mirror (Nureyev {USA}) and the stakes winners Sun Worship (USA) (Nonoalco {USA}) and Treasure Trove (GB) (Try My Best {USA}).
Also appearing on the pedigree page is Almushtarak (Ire) (Fairy King {USA}), winner of the G2 Sandown Mile and a multiple Group 1 placegetter.
The Big Screen Company Eclipse S.,1800m, $160,000
Race summary :
Pacodali (Ire) (Paco Boy {Ire}) had the race run to suit as he stalked the leader throughout and rider Dean Yendall was able to bide his time until the field straightened. He then pushed the button and the genuine 7-year-old got into his work and sailed away for a decisive victory.
The front-runner and warm favourite Setting Sail (GB) (Dansili {GB}) had an easy time of it front, but he had no answer in the closing 250 metres and second was his lot and Exasperate (Tough Speed) claimed the third prize.
Pedigree notes:
Pacodali is a brother to the Listed Newmarket Ben Marshall S. winner Mitchum Swagger (Ire) and a half-brother to the Listed Prix Scaramouche winner Andry Brusselles (GB) (Hurricane Run {Ire}).
Their dam Don’t Dili Dali (GB) (Dansili {GB}) won the Listed Masaka S. and was Group 3 placed in the Newmarket Dahlia S. She is a half-sister to nine winners and the Italian black type winner Vallecupa (Ity) (Mujahid {USA}) also appears on Pacodali’s pedigree page.
