Rosehill, G1 Coolmore Classic, $600,000, 1500m
Race summary
Krone (Eurozone) has flown the flag for Queensland, taking out a wide-open edition of this fillies and mare’s feature.
The Tony Gollan-trained 5-year-old found herself is a sticky position, parked midfield on the rails in the capacity field. However, jockey Tim Clark never panicked, despite finding himself fronted with a wall of horses on straightening.
Clark continued to sit patient on his mount until the 300 metre mark, before producing with a strong run between subsequent placegetters Mizzy (Zoustar) and Dame Giselle (I Am Invincible).
Vangelic (Vancouver) and Icebath (NZ) (Sacred Falls {NZ}) worked home hard into fourth and fifth after settling back and in between runners.
Pedigree notes
Bred by Bellview Park Stud, Krone was a $60,000 2017 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase by Rosemont Stud from the draft of Widden Stud. She is the fifth foal out of one-start maiden Soft Landing (Al Maher), who herself is a half-sister to the dam of G1 Australian Derby winner, Universal Prince (Scenic {Ire}) and G1 Robert Sangster S. winner Universal Queen (Scenic {Ire}).
Soft Landing also hails from the family of G3 Craven P. winner Think It Over (So You Think {NZ}). Her most recent foal was a 2020 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale entrant by Fighting Sun who was passed in after failing to meet her reserve of $40,000. She has since been served by Vino Rosso (USA) after slipping to National Defense (Ire) in 2020.
Rosehill, G2 Chandon Phar Lap S., $200,000, 1500m
Race summary
Hungry Heart (Frankel {GB}) gifted Premiership-leading hoop James McDonald a treble on the day, prevailing by 0.4l in her first victory since February last year.
The Chris Waller-trained filly found herself spotting the lead more than 10l with 600 metres to run but quickly worked through her gears, levelling up alongside eventual runner up The Irishman (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}) with 100 metres to run before bursting clear to a soft victory.
Victorian raider Impecunious (NZ) (Sacred Falls {NZ}) worked home into third after finding herself smothered in between runners.
Last-start winner Poland (So You Think {NZ}) failed to stick on after setting a strong gallop, while fellow Victorian raider Embolism (Shamus Award) didn’t turn up, finishing a distant last.
Pedigree notes
Hungry Heart was a $300,000 2019 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase by Belmont Bloodstock from the draft of breeder-vendor Yulong Investments.
She is the first of three foals out of unplaced maiden Harlech (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), who herself is a half-sister to the dam of G3 Sandown Atalanta S. winner Maamora (Dubawi {Ire}).
Harlech also hails from the family of multiple European Group and Listed-placed gallopers. She is currently in foal to Alabama Express after producing a colt and filly by Snitzel in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
Rosehill, G2 Hyland Race Colours Ajax S., 1500m
Race summary
I Am Superman (Ire) (Footstepsinthesand {GB}) bounced back to his best on his return to Sydney, accounting for a small but talented field of Group-performed rivals.
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained galloper found himself parked on a hot speed, but found an extra gear on straightening, kicking clear of his rivals prior to fending off the fast finishing Think It Over (So You Think {NZ}) and Rock (Pierro).
Buffalo River (USA) (Noble Mission) was gifted every chance at success, settling down in box seat position under an in-form James McDonald. However, the enigmatic 5-year-old offered little when asked for an effort, fading out of the race alongside fellow leader Greyworm (Master Of Design).
Pedigree notes
Bred by Michael Smith, I Am Superman is the first of three foals out of unraced Irish dam Fastnet Lady (Ire) (Fastnet Rock).
She is from the extended family of G1 The Oaks winner Shahtoush (Ire) (Alzao {USA}) and G1 Goodwood Lupe S. and G1 Pretty Polly S. winner Game Plan (GB) (Darshaan {GB}).
I Am Superman is the first foal of Fastnet Lady, whose most recent offspring is a filly by Mastercraftsman (Ire) born in 2019.
Rosehill, G3 Cerrone Magic Night S., $175,000, 1200m
Race summary
Arcaded (Street Boss {USA}) bounced back from her last-start G1 Blue Diamond S. failure, fending off a wall of fast-finishing fillies in slick time.
The James Cummings-trained juvenile rolled along in second spot and was ready to pounce when asked by James McDonald.
On straightening, Arcaded moved alongside the front-runner Robodira (Husson {Arg}) and strode clear to beat the John O’Shea-trained filly, who dead-heated with Jamea (Headwater) for second. The well-supported Latino Blend (Hinchinbrook) worked home nicely into fourth.
Pedigree notes
Arcaded is a Godolphin homebred and is out of G3 Maribyrnong Plate and R. Listed-placed mare Gloriette (Lohnro).
Gloriette’s dam Viennese (Redoute’s Choice) is a Group 3-winning full sister to champion sire Snitzel and a half-sister to multiple Group 1-placed sprinter and the late sire Hinchinbrook.
Viennese is also a half-sister to the Listed-placed Wiener (More Than Ready {USA}), who is the dam of Listed Phelan Ready S. winner and last year’s seventh-placed G1 Blue Diamond S. performer, Rathlin (Fastnet Rock).
Gloriette has been served by multiple Group 1-winning sire Epaulette during the last two seasons.
Rosehill, G3 Bowermans Commercial Furniture Pago Pago S., $175,000, 1200m
Race summary
Shaquero (Shalaa {Ire}) has cemented a start in next Saturday’s G1 Golden Slipper after taking out a strong edition of this colts and geldings' feature.
The Chris Waller-trained galloper found himself in a lovely box seat position after stepping quickly into stride under Kerrin McEvoy. From barrier two he was able to hold a rails position before forcing his way out on straightening.
From there he continued to fend off a wall of fast finishing juveniles, including a brave Tiger Of Malay (Extreme Choice) who found himself caught three wide without cover.
Last start G1 Blue Diamond S. runner-up, Ingratiating (Frosted {USA}) failed to perform to expectations, finishing fifth, while the highly rated Team Hawkes-trained colt Hilal (Fastnet Rock) finished in seventh after working home the widest of all runners.
Pedigree notes
Shaquero was a $160,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase by Mulcaster Bloodstock from the draft of Fernrigg Farm. He is the fourth of six foals out of two-time winner Fimatino (Not A Single Doubt) who herself is a half-sister to the dam of G1 Cox Plate winner Shamus Award.
Fimatino’s most recent offspring to go through the ring was a filly by Hellbent. The filly was purchased for $360,000 at the 2021 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale by Mulcaster Bloodstock. She currently has a colt by Rubick at foot and has since been served by Newgate Farm sire Cosmic Force.
Rosehill, G3 Bisley Workwear Sky High S., $350,000, 2000m
Race summary
Star British hoop Tom Marquand has secured his first metropolitan autumn success, lifting the Chris Waller-trained Toffee Tongue (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}) over the line in a thrilling blanket finish.
Marquand opted to settle further forward on his mount, taking up a midfield position alongside Mirage Dancer (GB) (Frankel {GB}). From there he continued to stalk the speed, prior to producing the mare with a powerful three-wide run.
Spirit Ridge (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) was brave in defeat, finishing a narrow second after setting a strong gallop out in front, while The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel) worked home nicely into sixth after being produced in a five-wide position.
The well-supported Colette (Hallowed Crown) was gifted every chance by Rachel King and looked primed to run straight past the eventual winner on straightening. However, she failed to let down on the fast surface and finished outside the placings.
Pedigree notes
Toffee Tongue was a NZ$500,000 2018 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale Book 1 purchase by Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock from the draft of Highden Park.
She is the seventh foal out of two-time winner Bagalollies (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}), making her a half-sister to former Hong Kong Horse of the Year and multiple Group 1 winner Werther (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}).
Bagalollies most recent offspring is an unraced colt by Tavistock (NZ) born in 2018. She has since been served by Arrowfield Stud sire The Autumn Sun.
Rosehill, G3 City Tattersalls Club Maurice McCarten S., $160,000, 1100m
Race summary
California Zimbol (I Am Invincible) held out a fast-finishing Easy Eddie (Super Easy {NZ}) in a tightly contested finale here.
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained 4-year-old was gifted a perfect ride by Kerrin McEvoy, settling down in a midfield position with cover while former Godolphin galloper Plague Stone (Lonhro) strung the field out at a strong gallop.
McEvoy refused to engage in the speed battle and produced his mount to the outside of the eventual third placed Order Of Command (Squamosa), who was found out fresh over the concluding stages.
Wandabaa (Wandjina) was impressive on returning finding the line with intent after settling back further than desired.
Pedigree notes
California Zimbol was a $450,000 2018 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale purchase by Asian Bloodstock Services from the draft of Yarraman Park. He is out of eight start maiden, Zimaretto (Anabaa {USA}), making him a half-brother to Listed winner From Within (Not A Single Doubt).
Zimaretto herself is a half-sister to G2 Tea Rose S.-placed Lady Cay (Marscay). She has since produced a full brother to California Zimbol by the name of Sacred Zim (I Am Invincible), along with a $725,000 2020 Gold Coast Magic Millions purchase by Astern.
She is currently in foal to Astern after missing to I Am Invincible and Dundeel (NZ) in previous years.
Moonee Valley, G2 Dalton Consulting Engineers Alister Clark S., $200,000, 2040m
Race summary
Jamie Kah has produced a dominant display of front-running excellence aboard Grandslam (Myboycharlie {Ire}).
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained galloper looked at home rolling forward and stringing the field out at solid sectionals.
Beau Merten’s attempted to soften the eventual winner up aboard Comanche Brave (NZ) (Sacred Falls {NZ}), but his mount was left wanting with two furlongs to run.
On straightening Grandslam put paid to his rivals extending to a 6.25l romp under hands and heels riding.
The Group 1-performed Young Werther (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}) produced an improved effort finishing second, while the highly rated Cherry Tortoni (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) failed to let down when asked for an effort by Billy Egan.
Pedigree notes
Grandslam was a $600,000 2019 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase by Ciaron Maher Bloodstock from the draft of breeders Gilgai Farm.
He is out of TAB Mobi Cup winner Mine Game (General Nediym), making him a full brother G1 Caulfield Cup winner Jameka. He is also a half-brother to R. Listed Magic Millions 2YO Classic runner up Nikitas (Snitzel).
Mine Game herself is a half-sister to G1 Canterbury Guineas winner Jymcarew (Danzero) and multiple Group 3-placed gelding Born To Rule (Hennesey {USA}). She has been served by Dundeel (NZ) during the last two seasons and currently has a colt by him at foot.
Moonee Valley, Listed Charter Keck Cramer Valley Pearl, $150,000, 1200m
Race summary
Scorched Earth (Nicconi) accounted for the regally bred Team Hawkes-trained Dio (Zoustar), prevailing by 0.75l and earn herself a break..
The John Moloney-trained juvenile looked to be labouring 600 metres from home, but found an extra gear under hard riding from, Damien Oliver.
On straightening, Oliver worked his mount into a three-wide position before extending past a green Dio.
The Chris Waller-trained Wizard Of Oz (Exceed And Excel) found the line nicely into third Predetermined (Headwater) was given every chance in transit by Jamie Kah and battled on for fourth.
Pedigree notes
Scorched Earth was a $90,000 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase by John Moloney from the draft of breeders Lyndhurst Stud Farm.
She is the fourth of five foals out of unraced mare Scorched (Exceed And Excel), who is a sister to G3 Kindergarten S. winner Furnaces.
Scorched Earth also hails from the extended family of G1 Blue Diamond S. runner up and Arrowfield Stud sire Pariah, along with multiple Group 1-winning sprinter Melito (Redoute’s Choice).
Scorched’s most recent offspring is a colt by the late Sebring born in 2019 and she has since been served by Lyndhurst Stud's Better Than Ready.
Moonee Valley, Listed Ranvet Abell S., $150,000, 1200m
Race summary
Ancestry (The Brothers War {USA}) has bounced back from his disappointing first-up performance bolting in by 2.25l under Michael Poy.
The Phillip Stokes-trained gelding burst quickly into stride and rolled forward under his own steam. From there he was able to dictate the race on his own terms, controlling the tempo and breaking the hearts of his opposition.
On straightening, talented types Pandemic (Sepoy) and Age Of Chivalry (NZ) (He’s Remarkable {NZ}) were labouring, while the resuming outsider Riddle Me That (Deep Field) found an extra gear working home into second.
The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained Dollar For Dollar (High Chaparral {Ire}) was far from disgraced, finishing third after finding himself caught three wide on a hot speed.
Pedigree notes
Ancestry was an $80,000 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase by Dalziel Racing and Peter Moody Racing from the draft of breeder-vendor Kooringal Stud. He is out of three-time winner Maltese (Tale Of The Cat {USA}) making him a half-brother to G2 Skyline S. and R. Listed Inglis Nursery winner Diamond Tathagata (Hinchinbrook).
Maltese herself is a half-sister to Listed winner and Group 3-placed gelding Jestarella Boy (Rory’s Jester). She currently has a colt by Kooringal Stud's Prized Icon at foot while again in foal to the former Kris Lees-trained galloper.
