Trentham, G1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook S., NZ$200,000, 1600m
Race summary :
Rider Jason Waddell had Wyndspelle (NZ) (Iffraaj {GB}) tucked away on the fence in a good rhythm before he was able to find clear air before the home turn.
Waddell got to work on the willing 6-year-old and hot the front 200 metres from home and stuck on grimly to take the major prize.
Shadows Cast (NZ) (Per Incanto {USA}) pushed him hard, to settle for second and True Enough (NZ) (Nom du Jeu {NZ}) got home well to take third off the favourite Supera (NZ) (Savabeel).
Pedigree notes :
A NZ$75,000 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale purchase, Wyndspelle is a son of Western Star (NZ) (High Chaparral {Ire}).
She is a half-sister to the G3 Eclipse S. winner Lady Alberton (NZ) (Golan {Ire}) with their dam Alberton Star (Stylish Century), who won the G2 Taranaki 2YO Classic.
A headline act on the pedigree page is the G1 Doncaster H, winner Brutal (O’Reilly {NZ}) while the G2 Matamata Breeders S. winner Te Akau Rose (NZ) (Thorn Park) is another family member.
Trentham, G2 Platinum Homes Taranaki Wakefield Challenge S., NZ$100,000, 1100m
Race summary:
Not An Option (Not A Single Doubt) settled in behind the pace and when the leaders got away halfway down the straight he was no sure thing.
However, he found top gear in the closing 200 metres to win going away and keep his perfect record from two appearances intact.
The front-runner Power “N” Glory (Power {GB}) fought on for second and Unition (Fastnet Rock) raced on the pacemaker’s quarters and boxed on for third.
Pedigree notes:
The winner is a son of Chintz (NZ) (Savabeel), who was a talented mare and won the G2 Rich Hill Mile and the G3 Westbury Classic.
She is a half-sister to the G1 Auckland Cup winner Chenille (NZ) (Pentire {GB}) and is a daughter of the G3 Rotorua Challenge S. winner Seraphic (NZ) (Imposing).
The family also features the G2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ S. winner Irlanda (NZ) (O’Reilly {NZ}) and the G3 Hawke’s Bay Cup winner Classcoroc (NZ) (Sirocco {Arg}).
Ellerslie, G3 Mitchell Family Bonecrusher S., NZ$70,000, 1400m
Race summary:
The hot favourite Riodini (Proisir) was given a perfect run one out and one back by rider Sam Collett and the 3-year-old was good enough to capitalise.
He pounced 300 metres from home and drew clear to make it four wins from as many starts.
Showoroses (NZ) (Showcasing {GB}) raced on the speed and stuck on well for second ahead of Famila (NZ) (Makfi {GB}), who poked through a gap late for third.
Pedigree notes :
Riodini is out of the Perfectly Ready mare Giardini (NZ), who was successful on three occasions.
The dam is a half-sister to the G2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas winner Sir Andrew (NZ) (Sir Percy {GB}) and their mother Biennale (Royal Academy {USA}) produced a further six winners.
Biennale dam is the G3 Ladies’ Mile winner Echo Lass (NZ) (Prince Echo {Ire}), who produced the the G1 All-Aged S. winner Des’s Dream (NZ) (Dahar {USA}).
Doomben, Listed Sidekicker Bribie H., $125,000, 1050m
Race summary:
The race was pretty much turned into a procession as soon as Spurcraft (Jet Spur) cleared the gates to hit the front.
He travelled easily to the turn and kicked clear 300 metres from home and won easing down for his ninth victory from just 14 starts.
Badajoz (Commands) settled at the back and he pinched rails runs to get home for second from Tycoon Ace (Tycoon Ruler), who was in the party all the way.
Pedigree notes:
The Charlotte White-trained winner is out of Carnivale Queen (Starcraft {NZ}) and she’s a half-sister to the dual Group 3 winner Blackrock College (NZ) (Volksraad {GB}).
She also placed at Group 1 level in the New Zealand 1000 Guineas and they are also half-sisters to the dam of the G1 Captain Cook S. winner Ekstreme (NZ) (Ekraar {USA}).
It’s also the family of the G2 Light Fingers S. winner Obsequious (Lonhro) and the G2 Hobartville S. winner Clearly Chosen (Clear Choice {USA}).
Doomben, Listed TAB Brisbane H., $125,000, 1600m
Race summary :
Niccanova (Nicconi) wasn’t far away when unplaced first-up in the Listed Recognition S. and he showed sharp improvement here.
Rider James Orman settled the Steve Tregea-trained gelding in the back half of the field before winding up powerfully to claim Sir Plush (NZ) (Pins) in the shadows of the post.
The topweight The Candy Man (Casino Prince) raced behind the pace on the fence and he dashed home late for third once he found clear air.
Pedigree notes :
Niccanova is out of the unraced Snippetson mare Dananova and she is a sister to the multiple winner Dane Princess.
Their dam Danaria (Danehill {USA}) was successful three times and her dam is a sister to the Listed Silber Jubilee S. winner Captiva (NZ) (Sir Tristram {Ire}), who also ran third in the G1 VRC Oaks.
Another notable member of the family of the G1 Levin Classic winner Southern Lord (Stratum) while Packing Winner (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}) was a Listed winner and placed in the G1 Hong Kong Cup.
Doomben, Listed Inglis Just Now, $125,000, 1350m
Race summary:
The race was run at good speed and that suited Frangipanni Moon (Spirit Of Boom) she settled off the pace.
Rider Jake Bayliss rode a patient race and when the gaps opened up near the fence in the straight he urged the David Vandyke-trained mare through to post an upset win.
Shalwa (NZ) (O’Reilly {NZ}) gave a great sight in front and he didn’t shirk his task to earn the runner-up cheque and Mewstone Rock (NZ) (Fastnet Rock) steamed home from the tail for third.
Pedigree notes :
Frangipanni Moon is a daughter of Equality (Conatus) and she’s out of a three-quarter sister to the G3 Blue Diamond Prelude winner Equal Rights (Bluebird {USA}) and a half-sister to the Listed BRC Members H. winner Transporter (Commands).
The pedigree page also features the G1 Randwick Guineas winner Inference (So You Think {NZ}) and the Group 3 winners Kanzan (Commands) and her son Ranier (Lonhro).
