Rose highlights entrants
College Girl (All American), a full sibling to dual Group 1 winner Yankee Rose headlines the latest Gavelhouse.com catalogue which got underway on Thursday afternoon.
Of the 49-Lot assembly, 35 are broodmares with all bar one offered on an unreserved basis.
Bidding ends from 7pm NZT on Monday night.
Capitalist continues
Zetarita became Newgate Farm sophomore sire Capitalist’s fourth individual winner for the season when saluting at Muswellbrook on Thursday.
The Kris Lees-trained filly proved too good Arrowfield-owned debutant Adios (Snitzel) and Rainbow Rocket (So You Think {NZ}) in the 1000-metre contest.
Capitalist will cover his fifth book of mares this season for a service fee of $99,000 (inc GST).
Three runs required
Co-trainer Sam Freedman says high-class 3-year-old Artorius (Flying Artie) will require three runs leading into the G1 Caulfield Guineas on October 9.
Freedman, who trains in partnership with his father Anthony, told RSN on Thursday that the Newgate Farm and China Horse Club-owned colt will run in Saturday week's Listed Exford Plate at Flemington before potentially taking place in the G1 Golden Rose S. on September 25.
Artorius
Plan in place
SENTrack host Andrew Bensley has confirmed that star mare Instant Celebrity (Not A Single Doubt) will bypass the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke S. at Caulfield in preference for a tilt at the G2 Let’s Elope S. at Flemington next Saturday.
Instant Celebrity
Nolen’s new Journey
SENTrack host Andrew Bensley has reported that multiple Group 1-winning hoop Luke Nolen has secured the ride aboard G1 Australian Guineas winner Mystic Journey (Needs Further) when she resumes in Saturday week’s G2 Let’s Elope S. at Flemington.
Luke Nolen
Chindit Eagle bound
Chris Roots of the Sydney Morning Herald has reported that European Group 2 and three winner Chindit (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) will make his way to Australia to compete in next month’s $7.5 million Golden Eagle.
The Richard Hannon-trained galloper boasts a fifth-placed performance behind star galloper Palace Pier (GB) (Kingman {GB}) in the G1 Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville.
In the right direction
Trainer James Cummings expects dual Group 1-winning sprinter Trekking (Street Cry {Ire}) to make a great account of himself in Saturday’s G3 Concorde S. at Randwick.
The 7-year-old will face off against six-time Group 1 winner Nature Strip (Nicconi) and high-class entire Wild Ruler (Snitzel) in the 1000 metre dash.
“We restricted him to only three starts (last preparation) and that seems to have invigorated somewhat to give plenty of life in the horse, and he seems to me to be quite bubbly and ready to go for a really important campaign,” Cummings said.
“He was second in a (G1) Moir 12 months ago fresh-up. I could see him running a similar positive race this preparation.”
Cascadian ready to roll
Trainer James Cummings is confident Cascadian (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) can take out a competitive edition of Saturday’s G2 Chelmsford S. at Randwick.
Cummings said the G1 Doncaster H. winner has come through his luckless fifth placing in the G1 Winx S. on resumption in great order.
“Plenty of winners will come out of that race and I would be surprised if the winner of the Chelmsford doesn’t come from it,” Cummings said.
“It’s a good weight-for-age contest at Group 2 level and I think it is the perfect race for him en route to the (G1) George Main.”
Crowds off the cards
The Victorian Racing Club has confirmed that Saturday week’s Sofitel Girls’ Day out meeting will be closed to members and spectators following the state government's extension of restrictions.
The club advised members on Thursday that they are adjusting Carnival plans to cater for a reduced crowd, saying they will be ensuring priority access to VRC members if their COVIDSafe event plan is approved by the Victorian government.
Perfect send-off
Tannahill (NZ) (Star Witness) provided retiring trainer Andrew Campbell with the perfect send-off when winning in his last start at Cambridge on Thursday.
The multiple Group 1-winning trainer labelled Tannahill’s win as the pinnacle of his 25-year career.
“It’s probably my best win ever. I have won a few good races but that is probably the highlight of my career,” Campbell told NZ News Desk.
“That horse is like the family pet, everybody loves him, and he is just a beautiful horse. To win my final race with him was amazing.”
