Looking Ahead puts the spotlight on runners of interest across Australia and New Zealand. Whether they are a particularly well-bred or high-priced runner having their first or second start, a promising galloper returning to the track or a horse which has trialled particularly well, we will aim to give you something to follow.
On Friday, we put the spotlight on a flashy Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Zoustar filly who steps out on debut off the back of a trial romp, along with a well-bred son of Bull Point in the opening race at Ballarat.
Goulburn, Race 1, 11.55am AEST, Ironhorse Global F&M Mdn Plate, $22,000, 1300m
My Snow Queen (Star Turn) looks ready to break her maiden status here third-up after two most impressive showings. The John Sargent-trained filly has drawn barrier five and is to be ridden by Keagan Latham.
My Snow Queen as a yearling
A $15,000 Inglis Scone Yearling Sale purchase by Austin Racing, My Snow Queen is out of 1200 metre winner Lionel Left Me (Casino Prince), who herself is a half-sister to G3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup winner Amovatio (Al Maher). She also hails from the extended family of six-time Group 1 winner Emancipation (Bletchingly).
Goulburn, Race 4, 1.40pm AEST, Hibernian Hotel 2YO Mdn H., $22,000, 1000m
Bright Flight (Zoustar) makes her awaited debut after winning a Rosehill trial by 8.3l. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained filly will prove hard to run down rolling along out in front under star hoop Tommy Berry.
Bright Flight as a yearling
A $600,000 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase by Paul Moroney Bloodstock and Go Bloodstock, Bright Flight is out of Listed winner and G2 Wakeful S. fourth placegetter, Gliding (Flying Spur), making her a half-sister to G3 BRC Grand Prix third placegetter Home Made (High Chaparral {Ire}). Gliding herself is a half-sister to five-time Group 1 winner Eremein (Timber Country {USA}) and G3 Glenlogan Park S. winner Peace Force (Bernardini {USA}).
Ballarat, Race 2, 1.30pm AEST, Hertz 3YO Mdn Plate, $23,000, 1200m
Golden Point (Bull Point) steps out on debut for the Shane Nichols stable. The 3-year-old colt wasn’t far away at a recent Mornington jump-out and can produce a bold showing from barrier 12 under Jake Noonan.
Golden Point as a yearling
A $65,000 2019 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale purchase, Golden Point is out of G1 Queen Of The Turf S. third placegetter and G2 Surround S. runner-up Occurrence (Choisir). She hails from the second damline of G2 Autumn S. winner San Nicasio (Hard Spun {USA}).
