Written by Paul Vettise
Damian Lane got over the initial disappointment of missing out of this year’s G1 Lexus Melbourne Cup action by riding an undercard winner and one who looks to have a bright staying future.
The top jockey had been booked for the Danny O’Brien-trained King Of Leogrance (Fr) (Camelot {GB}) only for the stayer to be scratched by Racing Victoria veterinarians on race morning due to lameness.
“I’ve been in racing long enough to know that these things can happen and there’s nothing you can do about it,” Lane said.
He had a smile back on his face though after the Listed TAB Trophy, in which he combined with the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained Ain’tnodeeldun (Dundeel {NZ}) for a smart win in a genuinely-run contest.
Ultimate Edition (Helmet) set up a fast tempo in front and Lane kept him within his sights before making his move and Ain’tnodeeldun surged home in the straight to account for Confrontational (Redoute’s Choice) and Grinzinger Lord (Tavistock {NZ}).
“I’ve ridden Ultimate Edition before and know he can get a bit keen and my horse was travelling comfortably all the way. He’ll come back a smarter horse in the autumn.”
“I’ve ridden Ultimate Edition before and know he can get a bit keen and my horse was travelling comfortably all the way.” – Damian Lane
Bred by Glentree Pastoral, Ain’tnodeeldun was bought out of Bhima Thoroughbreds’ draft at the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale by Anthony Freedman Racing and Blue Sky Bloodstock for $240,000.
He is a son of the dual Listed winner Ain’tnofallenstar (Starcraft {NZ}), who is a half-sister to the G3 Schweppervescence S. winner Bachman (All American) and the former Singapore Horse of the Year Stepitup (Hussonet {USA}).
Ain’tnodeeldun, who is now likely to be spelled, having won the Listed Hill S. at his previous appearance and Sam Freedman said the inter-state travel had benefitted the colt.
“The trip to Adelaide brought him along and he came back more mature.”
Ain’tnodeeldun as a yearling
Carnival double
South Australian raiders Richard and Chantelle Jolly doubled their carnival tally when Alleboom (Spirit Of Boom) added to his burgeoning record with victory in the Schweppervesence Plate at Flemington.
The father and daughter training combination were in celebratory mode on Saturday when Kemalpasa (Magnus) successfully defended his G2 Linlithgow S. title and his 3-year-old stablemate followed his winning lead on Tuesday.
Alleboom sat on the leader Hard Landing’s (All Too Hard) quarters and under rider Craig Williams’ urgings proved superior in the closing to win his third race from six appearances.
While for obvious reasons it was a crowdless arena, Williams saw fit to salute the efforts of those present when returning to scale.
“Matthew Hill makes the racing exciting by his commentaries so I wanted to acknowledge him and also the staff here at Flemington,” he said.
“Matthew Hill makes the racing exciting by his commentaries so I wanted to acknowledge him and also the staff here at Flemington.” – Craig Williams
Williams was also aboard Kemalpasa at the weekend and heaped praise on the trainers after combining with his younger barnmate.
“It can be a bit daunting for a horse going in a straight line after training around bends and Richard and Chantelle have done a great job with him,” he said. “They had the right horse today and he ran his heart out for me.”
Alleboom was bred and sold by Gleeson Thoroughbreds at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale where Jolly Racing secured him for $72,000. He hails from the family of the two-time Group 1 winner Belle Du Jour (Dehere {USA}), the champion juvenile of her year after she triumphed in the Golden Slipper.
Alleboom as a yearling
