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’ll aim to give you something to follow.
On Wednesday, a well-bred son of I Am Invincible who went under the hammer as a yearling for $1.4 million steps out on debut after a recent trial victory, along with an unexposed Capitalist gelding who is yet to put a foot wrong on the Queensland trial circuit.
Warwick Farm, Race 2, 1.25pm AEST, Too Darn Hot @ Darley H., $50,000, 1100m
Montenegro (I Am Invincible) makes his debut as a late-season juvenile after putting together four solid trial showings, with his most recent resulting in a 0.4l victory over 900 metres at Rosehill. Leading hoop James McDonald sticks aboard the Chris Waller-trained colt and will give him every chance from barrier four.
Montenegro as a yearling
A $1.4 million 2020 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale purchase by Tom Magnier, Montenegro is out of G2 Sires’ Produce S. and R. Listed Inglis Nursery S. winner Twilight Royale (Testa Rossa), who herself hails from the extended family of G1 Cox Plate third placegetter Rekindled Interest (Redoute’s Choice).
Warwick Farm, Race 3, 2pm AEST, Vinery Stud H., $50,000, 1200m
Electric (Kermadec {NZ}) makes his debut for the Team Hawkes stable in the colours of renowned owner Rupert Legh. The 3-year-old gelding has been well held in two trials to date but looks forward enough here to perform on debut under Tommy Berry.
Electric as a yearling
A $300,000 2019 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale purchase by Hawkes Racing, Electric is out of a half-sister to G1 Spring Champion S. winner Complacent. He also hails from the extended family of G1 New Zealand Oaks winner Miss Sentimental (NZ) (Reliable Man {GB}).
Doomben, Race 3, 1.43pm AEST, Mullins Lawyers QTIS 2YO H., $35,000, 1200m
Outback Playboy (Capitalist) steps out on debut for the Robert Heathcote stable after winning two trials in fine fashion. Expect Ben Thompson to press forward from barrier nine early and hold a prominent position aboard the juvenile gelding.
Outback Playboy as a yearling
A $180,000 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase by MiRunners Racing No1, Outback Playboy is out of 1000-metre winner Hollywood Mistress (All American). He also hails from the extended family of G1 Diamond S. winner and G1 ATC Sires’ Produce runner-up Summer Passage (Snitzel).
