Ellerslie, Listed Shaw’s Wires Ropes Uncle Remus S., NZ$60,000, 1400m
Race summary :
Travelling Light (NZ) (El Roca) was back to winning ways after suffering her first defeat when third in the G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas.
The filly settled behind the leaders and when clear she strode to the front 200 metres from home for rider Jason Waddell.
Travelling Light stuck on grimly to hold off the late runs of Harlech (NZ) (Darci Brahma {NZ}) and Hasstobegood (NZ) (Per Incanto {USA}).
Pedigree notes :
Travelling Light was bred by owner Col MacRury, who also raced the 3-year-old’s dam Cissy Bowen (NZ) (Colombia {NZ}).
She won five races and has also produced the winner and Group 2 performer The Great Southern (NZ) (Jimmy Choux {NZ}).
The dam is a sister to the Listed Macau Derby winner Tiger King (NZ) and the family of the Listed Anniversary H. winner Sovereign’s Ace (NZ) (Sovereign Prince {GB}).
Wingatui, Listed Southern Wide Realty Hazlett S., NZ$50,000, 1200m
Race summary:
Well-bred mare The Precious One (NZ) (Darci Brahma {NZ}) added to her record with a dominant winning display.
The 5-year-old jumped well to take up a prominent spot near the pace and she finished off too well for her rivals.
Raise You Ten (NZ) (Raise The Flag {USA}) got home well for second and Sensei (Dream Ahead {USA}) did well for third. He finished strongly on an unsuitably rain-affected track.
Pedigree notes:
The Precious One is a son of the former top race mare The Jewel (NZ) (O’Reilly {NZ}), a dual Group 1 winner.
She is also the dam of the multiple Group 3 winner The Diamond One (NZ) (Tale Of The Cat {USA}) and The Glitzy One (NZ) (Savabeel), who has produced the G3 Herbert Power winner The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel).
It is a deep family and also features the G1 New Zealand 1000 winner La Belle Diosa (NZ) (So You Think {NZ}).
Ellerslie, G2 Skycity Eight Carat Classic, NZ$100,000, 1600m
Race summary :
Jennifer Eccles (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle {Ire}) was sent out a hot favourite and she never looked in any danger.
She sat three wide with cover and was cruising at the top of the straight and when asked for a serious effort she scooted clear.
Too Illicit (NZ) (Jimmy Choux {NZ}) made ground strongly to taker second ahead of Showoroses (NZ) (Showcasing {GB}). She rallied bravely after making the running.
Pedigree notes :
A NZ$5000 weanling buy at Karaka, Jennifer Eccles is out of the multiple winner and stakes placegetter Platinum Elle (NZ) (Elnadim {USA}).
The third dam Waikiki (NZ) (Crested Wave {USA}) won the G2 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ S. and she is a half-sister to the dam of the dual Group 2 winner Love Of Mary (Zeditave).
The family also features the multiple Group 1 winner Sacred Kingdom (Encosta de Lago) and the G2 Royal S. winner Puttanesca (NZ) (Bertolini {USA}).
Ellerslie, Listed Hallmark Stud H., NZ$60,000, 1200m
Race summary :
Pretty To Sea (NZ) (Ocean Park {NZ}) was able to capitalise on a strong pace after getting back in the running. The mare was pulled to the outside and she finished at a rate of knots to set up a tilt at the G1 Railway S.
The favourite Avantage (Fastnet Rock) was resuming and did well to get second from a tricky gate and Speedy Meady (NZ) (Swiss Ace) boxed on well for third after enjoying a good run.
Pedigree notes :
Pretty To Sea was purchased at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale for NZ$150,000.
Bred and sold by Waikato Stud, she is out of the Pins mare Pretty (NZ), who is a half-sister to the Group 1 winners Glamour Puss (NZ) (Tale Of The Cat {USA}) and Vision And Power (NZ) (Carnegie {Ire}).
The pedigree also features the G1 Coolmore Classic winner Steps In Time (Danehill Dancer {Ire}).
Ellerslie, G1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic, NZ$200,000, 2000m
Race summary:
True Enough (NZ) (Nom de Jeu {NZ}) was given a gun ride by James McDonald and the 6-year-old was good enough to capitalise on it.
He followed the pace and was into the clear 700 metres from home and the gelding finished resolutely to win for the ninth time in his 20-start career.
Fiscal Fantasy (Skilled) finished powerfully near the fence for second and Beauden (NZ) (Bullbars) came from the tail of the field for third.
Pedigree notes :
A half-brother to a pair of winners, True Enough is a son of Valda’s Dream (NZ) (Sakura Seeking {USA}), who won one modest race.
She is out of a half-sister to the G3 Cuddle S. winner Red Roulette (NZ) (Red Tempo {NZ}) and the family of the dual G1 winner Maurine (NZ) (Harbor Prince {USA}).
She in turn is the dam of the multiple Group 2 winner Six O’Clock News (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}), who was also a Group 1 placegetter.
Randwick, G3 Summer Cup, $160,000, 2000m
Race summary:
Luvaluva (NZ) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) showed her appreciation of a return to a middle distance with a decisive victory.
Rider Koby Jennings bided his time in midfield before picking up ground across the top and the mare put a winning break on field 250 metres from home.
Black On Gold (Sebring) made ground fairly for second with Taikomochi (Snitzel). He did well after working overtime to get to the front.
Pedigree notes :
The winner is a daughter of Wansesingyee (Galileo {Ire}), who was unraced and has also produced the G2 Stan Fox S. runner-up Brandenburg (NZ) (Burgundy {NZ}).
The dam is out of a three-quarter sister to the two-time stakes winner Secret Flyer (Secret Savings {USA}) and a half-sister to the Listed McKell Cup winner Luvuleo (Galileo {Ire}).
Also on the pedigree page are the Group 3 winners Almazyoon (Danehill {USA}) and The Maze (El Moxie {USA}).
Caulfield, Listed Ladbrokes Lord S., $140,000, 1700m
Race summary :
Odeon (NZ) (Zacinto {GB}) broke a lengthy drought when he was successful for the first time in more than two years.
He was given a dream ride by Craig Williams one off the fence in third spot to the turn and stayed on strongly after hitting the front 150 metres off the post.
The well-backed Future Score (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}) made solid ground for second with Gold Fields (Churchill Downs) third after improving wide from the back of the field.
Pedigree notes :
Odeon is out of Theatre Buff (USA) (Theatrical {USA}) and she was a winner in France with three of her foals to race having been successful.
She is a half-sister to the Group winning siblings Tale Of A Champion (USA) (Tale Of The Cat {USA}) and Ilusora (USA).
The second dam Chapel Of Dreams (USA) (Northern Dancer {Can}) was a Group 2 winner and produced the Group 2 winner and Group 1 producer Postponed (USA).
Caulfield, Listed MRC Christmas S., $140,000, 1200m
Race summary :
The statistics suggested All Too Royal (All Too Hard) would be effective and so it proved.
He came with a well-timed run down the middle of the track to take his first-up record to four wins from five starts off the back of a break.
Mystiko (NZ) (Sakhee’s Secret {GB}) picked up place cheque for the fourth consecutive time and Crystal Dreamer (Stratum) fought on for third after leading 200 metres out.
Pedigree notes :
A $270,000 Inglis Sydney Easter Yearling graduate, All Too Royale is a son of the G1 Robert Sangster S. winner Bel Mer (Bel Sprit).
She is a sister to the Singapore black type winner Ken Arok with their dam the Listed winner Drop Anchor (At Talaq {USA}).
A major name further back in the pedigree is the G1 Oakleigh Plate winner and sire Clay Hero.
