Randwick, G2 Darley Furious S., $200,000, 1200m
Race summary
Dame Giselle (I Am Invincible) backed up her impressive Silver Shadow S. win with another victory here.
The 3-year-old filly did it the hard way, settling three-wide with no cover but she began tracking up to the front runners around the bend and hit the front with 100 metres to go.
Hungry Heart (Frankel {GB}) flashed home to finish 0.5l away in second with Forbidden Love (All Too Hard) 1.8l away in third.
Pedigree notes
Purchased by Go Bloodstock for $500,000 at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, Dame Giselle is the sixth foal to race out of multiple Group winner Ballet Society (NZ) (Stravinsky {USA}).
She is a half-sister to Group 1 performer Cha Siu Bao (Smart Missile) and the Group placed stakes producer The Fairy’s Kiss (Elusive Quality {USA}).
Ballet Society is out of Centuria (NZ) (Centaine), making her a half-sister to dual New Zealand Group 1 winner Cent Home (NZ) (Lord Ballina).
Randwick, G2 Heineken Chelmsford S., $250,000, 1600m
Race summary
Mister Sea Wolf (Ire) (Amadeus Wolf {GB}) needed the line but the Chris Waller-trained gelding managed to hold off a late change from stablemates Yulong Prince (SAF) (Gimmethegreenlight) and Finche (GB) (Frankel {GB}) to score a narrow victory.
Wu Gok (Sebring) set the tempo with Mister Sea Wolf settling in second and he tracked up to the leader on the bridle with 300 metres to go but Yulong Prince and Finche gave good chase, however the finish line arrived just in time and Mister Sea Wolf won by 0.2l.
Pedigree notes
Mister Sea Wolf is one of three stakes winners out of the Diktat (GB) mare Rose De France (Ire). The others are the multiple Group winner, Group 1 placegetter and Woodside Park Stud shuttle stallion Cable Bay (Ire), and the Listed winner Yulong Yuheng (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}).
Rose De France was a placegetter on the racetrack, and she is a daughter of the G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest and G1 Haydock Sprint Cup winner Cherokee Rose (Ire) (Dancing Brave {USA}).
At stud, Cherokee Rose has produced Group 3 winner Bowman (USA) (Irish River {Fr}) and the dams of Group 1 winners Kirklees (Ire) (Jade Robbery {USA}), Mastery (GB) (Sulamani {Ire}) and Mukhadram (GB) (Shamardal {USA}).
Randwick, G2 Drinkewise Tramway S., $200,000, 1400m
Race summary
Dreamforce (Fastnet Rock) made all the running to bring up back to back wins in this race, taking it out by 0.2l.
The 8-year-old gelding was challenged by Greysful Glamour (Stratum) throughout the run but Nash Rawiller maintained a long lead from the main pack and the honest gelding just kept going.
Kolding (NZ) (Ocean Park {NZ}) flashed home to finish second with Reloaded (Snitzel) finishing third.
Pedigree notes
Dreamforce is a son of Eskimo Queen (NZ) (Shinko King {Ire}) and she was a top-class race mare with Group 1 wins in the Coolmore Classic and the Queensland Oaks.
She has enjoyed an excellent career at stud with all five of her foals successful including the G3 Canonbury S. placegetter Deep Chill (Wandjina).
The family also features the G3 Taranaki Cup winner Our King Sway (NZ) (Shinko King {Ire}) and the dual stakes winner and G1 Railway H. runner-up Krispin Klear (NZ) (Kreisler {Ire}).
Randwick, G3 TAB Concorde S., $160,000, 1000m
Race summary
Gytrash (Lope De Vega {Ire}) got the better of Nature Strip (Nicconi) once again with the South Australian raider taking out the feature sprint of the day.
Ball Of Muscle (Dubawi {Ire}) challenged Nature Strip for the lead while Gytrash travelled just in behind them. The Chris Waller-trained gelding hit the front with 100 metres to go but Gytrash’s turn of foot was too strong and he ran straight past Nature Strip to win by 1.5l.
Dirty Work (Written Tycoon) finished off the race well, coming home 0.5l away in third, while Ball Of Muscle was fourth.
Pedigree notes
Gytrash was secured at the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale for $40,000 and is out of the unraced Miss Barley (Fastnet Rock), whose only other foal to race is the multiple winner Kiss Chasey (Husson {Arg}).
The dam is a half-sister to the Listed Keith Mackay S. winner Strawberry Storm (Thunder Gulch {USA}) and she is the grandmother of the Listed Brian Crowley S. winner Goodfella (Snitzel).
The family also includes the G2 Wakefield Challenge S. winner and sire Danske (NZ), the G3 Lord Mayor’s Cup winner Strawberry Boy (Redoute’s Choice) and the Magic Millions 3YO Trophy winner Tippitaka (Red Ransom {USA}).
The Valley, G2 Ladbrokes Feehan S., $250,000, 1600m
Race summary
Humidor (NZ) Teofilo {Ire}) wound back the clock and earned himself a ticket to the G1 Cox Plate with a hard fought victory here.
Having his first start for Chris Waller, the 8-year-old settled behind the speed and Damian Lane bided his time until a gap opened in the final stages of the race and the gelding burst through to win by 0.8l.
Surprise Baby (Shocking) got his spring off to a fine start running on well for second with Harbour Views (Fr) (Le Havre {Ire}) coming home in third.
Pedigree notes
Humidor is one of four winners from six to race out of Zalika (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}), who is also responsible for Marechal (NZ) (General Nediym), the dam of Listed El Roca Trophy winner Cyber Attack (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}).
Humidor’s third dam is multiple Group 1 winner Habibti (GB) (Habitat {USA}), while this is also the family of multiple New Zealand Group winner Lafleur (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}).
The Valley, G2 Mittys McEwen S., $200,000, 1000m
Race summary
Bella Vella (Commands) continued her superb record at The Valley with a tough first-up victory here.
Witherspoon (Exceed And Excel) and Ashlor (Hard Spun {USA}) set the early tempo with the Will Clarken-trained mare settling just behind them. Ashlor fought hard in the straight to finish 0.1l away in second but Bella Vella’s class prevailed.
Brooklyn Hustle (Starspangledbanner) and Hanseatic (Street Boss {USA}) both flashed home to score third and fourth respectively.
Pedigree notes
Bella Vella was originally purchased at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $100,000 before she changed hands for $22,500 at last year’s Inglis Digital Monthly April Sale.
She is a half-sister to two winners and their dam Forget The Weather (USA) (Stormy Atlantic {USA}) was a dual winner in North America.
She is a half-sister to stakes winners Wedlock (Maria’s Mon {USA}) and Ever After (USA) (Kris S {USA}) with the headline act in the pedigree the former Champion Turf Female and five-time Group 1 winner Forever Together (USA) (Belong To Me {USA}).
The Valley, Listed Inglis Ready2Race Atlantic Jewel S., $140,000, 1200m
Race summary
Night Raid (Vancouver) stepped up to stakes grade with the minimum of fuss, taking out the feature for 3-year-old fillies by 0.3l.
The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained filly needed luck heading into the straight as she was caught behind the front runners but once she found clear air, she pinned her ears back and burst through.
Dirty Thoughts (So You Think {NZ}) was still in front with 100 metres to go and held on to finish third while Aidensfield (Dissident) came from back in the field to finish second.
Pedigree notes
Purchased by Sheamus Mills Bloodstock and Mick Price Racing for $160,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Night Raid is one of five winners out of Raid (NZ) (Pins), who won the Listed Lion Red Plate and was placed in the G1 Diamond S., G2 Matamata Breeders' S. and Karaka Million.
She has also produced stakes-performers Mujallad (Redoute’s Choice), Tarismo (Testa Rossa) and Platinum Bullet (Shooting To Win) and is out of winning O’Reilly (NZ) mare Vanilla Sky (NZ).
Vanilla Sky is responsible for multiple Group 1-winning Widden Stud resident Stratum Star and talented colt Prague (Redoute’s Choice).
The Valley, Listed Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank S., $140,000, 1200m
Race summary
Western Australian raider Showmanship (NZ) (Showcasing {GB}) brought up his sixth win in a row with a dominant performance at his first test at stakes grade.
The Grant and Alana Williams-trained gelding settled in the third pair back on the outside, tracking second favourite Age Of Chivalry (NZ) (He's Remarkable {NZ}) and peeled out around the bend, winding up in the straight and kicked clear to win by 1.3l.
Felica (Unencumbered) produced a tough effort to lead the trip and hold on for second with Age Of Chivalry coming home in third.
Pedigree notes
Showmanship was purchased for NZ$145,000 at the 2017 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale and is one of four winners from five to race out of Khales (NZ) (Don Eduardo {NZ}), making him a half-brother to multiple Singapore stakes winner Bahana (NZ) (Elusive City {USA}) and a brother G3 Taranaki 2YO Classic placegetter La Mouline (NZ).
His second dam is G2 Magic Night S. winner Precious Glitter (NZ) (Danehill {USA}), who is also the third dam of G1 Schweppes Oaks scorer Princess Jenni (NZ) (High Chaparral {Ire}).
Further back, this is the family of multiple Group 1 placegetter Top Of My List (High Chaparral {Ire}).
Te Rapa, G2 Valachi Downs Foxbridge Plate, $100,000, 1200m
Race summary
Multiple Group 1 winner Avantage (Fastnet Rock) was clearly the class act in the field and she proved that in hollow fashion.
The top-notch mare was given a cosy run near the pace by Danielle Johnson and when asked for a serious effort in the closing 200 metres she lengthened stride to win in convincing fashion.
Tavi Mac (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}) led early in the run home and, while he had no answer to the winner, he fought on gamely with the winner’s stablemate Pris De Fer (NZ) (Savabeel) making eye-catching ground for third.
Pedigree notes
Avantage was bought out of The Oaks Stud’s draft at the New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale by Te Akau chief David Ellis for NZ$210,000.
She is a daughter of the Listed Warstep S. winner Asavant (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}), who has also left the winner and stakes placegetter Asathought (So You Think {NZ}).
Asavant is out of Pins ‘N’ Needles (NZ) (Pins), who won six times including the G3 White Robe Lodge H. and has also produced the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup winner DB Pin (NZ) (Darci Brahma {NZ}).
Te Rapa, G3 WRC Northland Breeders S., $70,000, 1200m
Race summary
Need I Say More (No Nay Never {USA}) had no trouble keeping his perfect record intact with a dominant front-running performance.
He was punched clear 200 metres off the post by rider Craig Grylls and the chestnut held a strong gallop to win with ease.
De La Terre (NZ) (Reliable Man {GB}) chased gamely for second with the outsider Autobahn (NZ) (Charm Spirit {Ire}) taking third off Taroni (NZ) (Showcasing {GB}).
Pedigree notes
Coolmore stallion No Nay Never (USA) has only had three New Zealand representatives and Need I Say More has now credited him with two black-type wins, having won the G3 Waikato Stud Slipper last season.
Need I Say More was purchased out of Burnewang North Pastoral’s draft at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale by Kilgravin Lodge for $65,000 and was then secured by Te Akau at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale after initially failing to meet his NZ$150,000 reserve.
He is a son of Bo Bardi (Fastnet Rock) and she is a daughter of the North American black-type winner Our Golden Dream (USA) (Medaglia D’Oro {USA}). A feature name in the pedigree is the G1 Del Mar Oaks winner Rutherienne (USA) (Pulpit {USA}).
Wanganui, Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas, $50,000, 1200m
Race summary
Trainer Clinton Isdale produced his first black-type winner when Only Words (NZ) (Sweynesse) prevailed with a tough performance.
The filly had broken her maiden at her previous run at Taupo and she came with a surging run wide out on the track to successfully bridge the gap to stakes company.
Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) had an interrupted run in the straight and did well to recover for second with Miss Dixie (NZ) (Contributer {Ire}) home for third to complete a clean sweep for the fillies.
Pedigree notes
Only Words was passed in at New Zealand Bloodstock’s May Sale where she failed to meet her lowly reserve of NZ$2000 and was later secured by Isdale.
She is a half-sister to the seven-time winner Torre Del Greco (NZ) (Mettre En Jeu {NZ}) with their dam Jungle Pago (NZ) (Darci Brahma {NZ}).
She is a daughter of the G2 Karrakatta Plate winner Climb The Vine (Chanteclair) with the stakes winner Red Sax (Saxon) under the second dam Jungle Vine (Jungle Boy {GB}), who was placed at Listed level.
