G1 Lexus Melbourne Cup, $7,750,000, 3200m
Race summary
A bold ride by Jye McNeil saw the young jockey score his first G1 Melbourne Cup as Twilight Payment (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) lead for the majority of the race to go on and nab the second win in the race for Joseph O’Brien.
Jumping from barrier 12, McNeil sent Twilight Payment to the lead and was a considerable margin at the 1000 metre mark with Finche (GB) (Frankel {GB}) 2l behind him in second and an even bigger margin back to Tiger Moth (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) in third.
The 8-year-old gelding just kept going and despite Tiger Moth running on strongly, he couldn’t catch the leader and Twilight Payment went on to win by 0.4l.
Prince Of Arran (GB) (Shirocco {Ger}) landed his third placing in the race in three years as he finishing another 0.2l away in third while The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel) backed up his G1 Caulfield Cup performance as he finished fourth.
Pedigree notes
Twilight Payment is the only winner from three to race out of winning mare Dream On Buddy (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}), who is also responsible for G2 Curragh Debutante S. runner-up Bandiuc Eile (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}).
His second dam is dual stakes-winning stayer My Renee (USA) (Kris S {USA}), who has also produced multiple Group winner Banimpire (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) and the stakes-placed My Spirit (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}).
The fourth dam in this family is G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Detroit (Fr) (Riverman {USA}), who produced Group 1-winning sire Carnegie (Ire).
G3 Darley Maribyrnong Plate, $200,000, 1000m
Race summary
Finance Tycoon (Written Tycoon) scored his first stakes victory at just his second start as he lead from point to post to win here.
The Lindsay Park-trained colt got away quickly from the gates under Luke Nolen and crossed over to lead the field on the rail, setting a very moderate tempo for a 1000 metre dash down the straight.
Short-priced favourite Ingratiating (Frosted {USA}) loomed up to Finance Tycoon in the final stages but the winner had plenty of dash left and held on to win by 0.2l.
Ingratiating finished second while Marine One (Capitalist) was another 3l away in third.
Pedigree notes
Finance Tycoon was purchased by McKeever Bloodstock for $150,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale from the draft of Eureka Stud and is the second foal to race out of winning mare Darook Park (Darci Brahma {NZ}).
Darook Park is a half-sister to R. Listed Karaka 2YO Million runner-up Silk Pins (NZ) (Pins) and Gypsy Tucker (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}) who is the dam of multiple Group winner and Group 1 placegetter Gypsy Diamond (Not A Single Doubt).
Darook Park has a yearling colt by Spirit Of Boom and foal a colt by Encryption this season.
G3 The Hong Kong Jockey Club S., $200,000, 1400m
Race summary
With 100 metres to go, it looked like Lyre (Lonhro) was finally going land her first win since taking out the 2019 G1 Blue Diamond S. but it was not to be as Rich Hips (Written Tycoon) flew home to score a narrow victory.
Ridden by Michael Dee, the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained filly settled in the second half of the field on the rails and angled out at the top of the straight before getting on the back of favourite Lyre.
Lyre made her run and looked the winner before Rich Hips got to the outside to rocket home and beat Lyre by 0.5l with Wild Vixen (Foxwedge) another 0.2l away in third.
Pedigree notes
Rich Hips was purchased by First Light Racing, Busuttin Racing and Paul Willetts for $130,000 at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale from the draft of Woodside Park Stud and is the third foal to race out of winning mare She’s Curvaceous (Flying Spur), making her a half-sister to G1 VRC Oaks fourth Hipster Girl (Nicconi).
Her second dam is the stakes-placed Vital Curve (NZ) (McGinty {NZ}), who also produced G2 Matamata Breeders’ S. winner Velasco (NZ) (Flying Spur).
Velasco herself is the dam of Group 3 sinner Debellatio (Smart Missile) and Listed scorer Devoirs (Dehere {USA}), who produced Inglis Millennium winner Rulership (I Am Invincible) and G3 Blue Diamond Preview runner-up Jedastar (I Am Invincible).
She’s Curvaceous has a yearling colt by Tosen Stardom (Jpn) and foaled a filly by Rich Enuff this year.
Listed TAB Trophy, $175,000, 1800m
Race summary
Anthony and Sam Freedman’s Ain’tnodeeldun (Dundeel {NZ}) scored his third win in a row, and a second at stakes level, as he won impressively here and cemented himself as an exciting Derby prospect in the Autumn.
Ridden by Damian Lane, the 3-year-old colt raced in third position as Ultimate Edition (Helmet) set a strong tempo out in front.
Lane knew he was on the best horse in the race and bided his time around the bend before hitting the front at the 400 metre mark before going on to win by 0.75l.
Confrontational (Redoute's Choice) gave good chase but was unable to get past Ain’tnodeeldun and finished third while the lightly-raced Grinzinger Lord (Tavistock {NZ}) was another 2.25l away in third.
Pedigree notes
Ain’tnodeeldun is the sixth foal out of Ain’tnofallenstar (Starcraft {NZ}) who herself won two stakes races.
He was sold by Bhima Thoroughbreds for $240,000 to Anthony Freedman Racing and Blue Sky Bloodstock at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale and his grandam is Listed Let’s Elope S. winner Ain’t Seen Nothin’ (Nothin Leica Dane).
Ain’tnofallenstar has a yearling colt by the late Redoute’s Choice and this year foaled a brother to Ain’tnodeeldun.
Listed Furphy Plate, $175,000, 1800m
Race summary
Purple Sector (NZ) (Pins) started as the well-fancied favourite and looked to be in trouble in the final stages of the race but Craig Williams managed to get him over the line to score a narrow victory.
The gelding raced in a comfortable position just better than midfield but was boxed in at the top of the straight and didn’t find clear galloping room until the 200 metre mark. It took strong riding to run down former winner of the race Odeon (NZ) (Zacinto {GB}) but he managed to get there just in time and secure a 0.3l win.
Gold Fields (Churchill Downs) ran home well to finish second while Odeon held on to finish another 0.1l back in third.
Pedigree notes
Purple Sector is from the winning Zabeel (NZ) mare Eden Valley (NZ), who is a sister to New Zealand champion Hill Of Grace and Group 2 winner Renewable (NZ).
Their second dam, the Listed-placed Diamond Stone (Baguette), is a sister to Group 1 winner I Like Diamonds, whose daughter produced three additional stakes winners.
Eden Valley is the dam of five winners from five to race with Purple Sector her first stakes winner. She also has a Sacred Falls (NZ) 2-year-old colt who sold for NZ$160,000 at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale this year, a yearling Vespa (NZ) colt, and she foaled to Mongolian Falcon last year.
Listed MSS Security Plate, $175,000, 1200m
Race summary
Godolphin mare Exhilarates (Snitzel) scored her first win in over a year with a tough performance here.
Ridden by Kerrin McEvoy, the 4-year-old settled in amongst the pack and veered into the clear with 300 metres to go before fighting off a strong challenge by The Astrologist (Zoustar) to win by 0.2l.
The Astrologist held on for second while Sirius Suspect (Wanted) was another 0.3l away in third.
Pedigree notes
Exhilarates was purchased for $600,000 by Godolphin at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale from the draft of Vinery Stud and she is a daughter of dual Group 1 winner Samaready (More Than Ready {USA}).
Her second dam is Samar (Secret Savings {USA}) who also produced dual Group winner Night War (General Nediym) and is a half-sister to multiple Group 1 winner County Tyrone (Danewin) and the dam of G1 JJ Atkins winner Almalad (Al Maher).
Samaready has a foal colt by Snitzel and was served by Coolmore shuttler Justify (USA) this season.
Listed World Horse Racing Desirable S., $175,000, 1400m
Race summary
No Restriction (Unencumbered) came to the party with a couple of minor lead-up placings, but was unwanted by the betting market and went out at odds of 40-1.
The Archie Alexander-trained filly defied her lack of support by finishing powerfully from off the pace for rider John Allen.
No Restriction overhauled the game pacemaker Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) to score by 1l with Ripper Rita (Street Boss {USA}) making use of a handy run to claim third and Sweet Reply (Deep Field) came from the tail for fourth.
Pedigree notes
No Restriction was sold by breeder Three Bridges Thoroughbreds at the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale for $90,000 and was bought by Alexander Racing and Rogers Bloodstock.
She is out of the Zabeel (NZ) mare Zumbarina (NZ) and all five of her foals to race have been successful.
The dam is out of a half-sister to the former two-time Australian Horse of the Year and multiple Group 1 winner Might And Power (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}), whose half-brother Matter Of Honour (NZ) (Casual Lies {USA}) won the G3 Yallambee Stud S.
Four-time Group 1 winner Mosheen (Fastnet Rock) is also a member of this family, as is the G1 Hong Kong Mile winner and sire Lucky Owners.
