Randwick, G2 TAB Expressway S., $200,000, 1200m
Race summary:
The 3-year-old Standout (Exceed And Excel) made a bold statement when resuming against the older horses.
Rider Tommy Berry kept the leaders within his sights before setting the colt alight and he drove clear 200 metres from home.
Alizee (Sepoy) made ground from the back for second in her defence of the title with White Moss (Mossman) third ahead of the fast-finishing Kolding (NZ) (Ocean Park {NZ}).
Pedigree notes:
Standout is a brother to the G1 Golden Slipper S. winner Overreach and to the G2 Canonbury S. runner-up and sire Outreach.
They are out of Bahia (Snippets), who was successful four times, and is a half-sister to the G1 Blue Diamond S. winner and sire Reward For Effort.
It’s also the family of the Group 3 winners Life’s A Bounty (Bahamian Bounty {GB}) and Charmed Harmony (Hussonet {USA}).
Randwick, G3 Widden S., $160,000, 1100m
Race summary:
Away Game (Snitzel) showed she had bounced through her Magic Millions 2YO Classic victory in style with another commanding performance.
She was taken on in front, but it made no difference when she dashed clear 200 metres from home to put the race to bed.
Centimental (Snitzel) chased gamely to claim second money and Philizzy (Snitzel) was third. She was held up in the straight, but once clear didn’t finish off like she had when successful on debut.
Pedigree notes:
A $425,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale graduate, Away Game was bred and sold by breeder Mill Park Stud.
She is a daughter of juvenile winner and stakes performer Elusive Wonder (Elusive Quality {USA}), who has also produced the Listed Dequetteville S. winner Modern Wonder (Snitzel).
Elusive Wonder is a half-sister to the Listed McDougall S. winner Tantra (Royal Academy {USA}) and the family of the Listed Rotorua S. winner Oak Park (More Than Ready {USA}).
Randwick, G3 Iron Jack Canonbury S., 1200m, $160,000, 1100m
Race summary:
Prague (Redoute’s Choice) was an impressive debut winner last month and he easily bridged the gap to Group class.
He raced on off the fence with the leader in his sights and strode to the front 175 metres out to keep his perfect record intact.
Global Quest (More Than Ready {USA}) came on well for second in his first appearance since winning the G3 Breeders’ Plate in the spring and Return With Honour (Fastnet Rock) was third.
Pedigree notes:
Bred by GSA Bloodstock, Prague was purchased out of Bhima Thoroughbreds’ draft at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale by Aquis and Phoenix Thoroughbreds for $1.6 million.
He is a half-brother to the two-time Group 1 winner Stratum Star with their dam Purely Spectacular (NZ) (Pins).
She is a sister to the stakes winner and Group 1 performer Raid (NZ) and they are direct descendants of the multiple Group 1 winner Emancipation (Bletchingly).
Caulfield, G3 Lamaro's Hotel Sth Melbourne Chairman's S., $160,000, 1000m
Race summary:
Mildred (Hinchinbrook) was coming off a break and with the benefit of a trial outing she was ready to shine.
Rider Jordan Childs took the filly straight to the front and she fought on gallantly to show she’s ready to aim for higher goals.
Aryaaf (Epaulette) came home strongly on the winner’s inside to take second and Frederick The Dane (Danerich) gave a good account of himself on debut for third.
Pedigree notes:
Mildred was a $45,000 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale purchase and is a is a daughter of the Magic Millions 3YO Trophy winner Tempest Tost (Statue Of Liberty {USA}). All four of her foals to race are winners.
The dam is a half-sister to the G1 Salinger S. winner Notoire (Export Price {Fr}) and the Listed winner Well Known (The Pug {GB}). The family also includes the multiple stakes winner Happy Hippy (Shamardal {USA}), who also ran third in the G1 Queen of the Turf S.
Caulfield, G3 Neds Manfred S., $160,000, 1200m
Race summary:
Super Seth (Dundeel {NZ}) was able to enjoy a cosy run behind the leader and rider Mark Zahra had him into the clear at the top of the straight.
He took a while to wind up in the soft ground and hit top gear in the closing 200 metres to post a stylish opening to his autumn campaign.
Free Of Debt (Unencumbered) made a bold play off the front and he fought strongly for second ahead of Dalasan (Dalakhani {Ire}).
Pedigree notes:
Super Seth was purchased out of Arrowfield Stud’s draft at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale by Dean Hawthorne, bloodstock manager for Victoria owner and breeder Jonathan Munz.
The colt is a half-brother to the dual Listed winner Wild Kingdom (Animal Kingdom {USA}) with their dam Salutations (Redoute’s Choice) a daughter of the G2 Yallambee Classic winner Toast Of The Coast (Rory’s Jester).
The second dam Solo Show (NZ) (Dahar {USA}) was successful in the G2 Herbert Power H. while the third dam Solo Performance (Without Fear {Fr}) won the G3 Merson Cooper S. and ran second in the G1 Blue Diamond S.
Caulfield, Listed WJ Adams S., $140,000, 1000m
Race summary:
The veteran Jungle Edge (Dubawi {Ire}) relished the wet track to come back from a spell in winning form.
The 9-year-old took up his customary role in the leading division and rounded off strongly in the run home for rider Jade Darose.
I Am Immortal (I Am Invincible) fought gallantly for second after making the running and Causeway Girl (Shamus Award) found the line well for third.
Pedigree notes:
Jungle Edge is a son of Jungle Girl (NZ) (Carnegie {Ire}) and all four of her foals to race are winners.
The feature name on the pedigree page is the two-time Group 1 winner and sire Rebel Raider and his half-brother Shamoline Warrior (Shamardal {USA}) won the G3 Norman Robinson S. before going to stud.
The G2 Champagne Classic winner Blueberry Hill (Myboycharlie {Ire}) is also a member of this family.
Hobart, Listed Schweppes Tasmanian Derby, $150,000, 2200m
Race summary:
Vamos Raffa (Stratum) broke his maiden in convincing fashion here under a good ride from David Pires.
He settled the Scott Brunton-trained gelding toward the back of the field on the rail and angled off the fenced 800 metres from home.
Vamos Raffa came with a sustained finish to beat Argyle Beach (Purrealist) and Sky (Nicconi) with the hot favourite Rogues Point (Mawingo {Ger}) fourth after having every chance.
Pedigree notes:
Vamos Raffa is the only foal to race for Villa De Madrid (Stratum) and she is out of a half-sister to the stakes winner Fashion Café (Last Tycoon {Ire}).
She is a daughter of the multiple black type winner Regina Madre (Bletchingly) and she was also Group placed on four occasions.
Ascot, Listed Scenic Blast S., $100,000, 1200m
Race summary:
Cup Night (Maschino) has been a first-up winner in the past and he doubled his tally with a powerful finishing burst.
Unraced since he was runner-up in the Listed Northan Cup in the spring, he settled at the tail of the field and came with a strong run to win for the eighth time.
The favourite Valour Road (Frost Giant {USA}) was given every chance in the running, but had no answer to the winner and had to settle for second in front of Saracino (NZ) (Per In canto {USA}).
Pedigree notes:
Cup Night is the only winner produced by Walk In Beauty (Barely A Moment), who was successful in a brace of minor sprints.
She is a grand-daughter of the dual stakes winner Bank Burst (Vain) and a family that includes the G1 Toorak H. winner Allez Wonder (Redoute’s Choice), a daughter of the G2 Perth Cup winner Luna Tudor (Military Plume {NZ}).
The Group 3 winners Koowerup (More Than Ready {USA}) and Pretty Pins (NZ) (Pins) are also on the pedigree page.
