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Coolmore camp is keeping calm on Great Barrier Reef

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5 min read
Saturday is judgment day for the $1.4 million I Am Invincible colt Great Barrier Reef when he takes on the small but classy field in the Canonbury S. at Rosehill Gardens. Coolmore racing manager Rob Archibald says that while expectations for the boy they have loved since he was a foal are high, they don’t want to get too carried away with the hype about the first-starter 2-year-old.

Cover image courtesy of Inglis

The son of star Northern Meteor mare Cosmic Endeavour, a dual Group 1 winner who was 11 times black type-performed, Great Barrier Reef certainly won’t have it all his way.

For starters, he contests against two stablemates, including the highly praised Zambezi River (I Am Invincible) and Robusto (Churchill {Ire}).

Archibald stressed that, while Great Barrier Reef has trialled well twice, it was very early days for the horse trainer Chris Waller is, to date, very happy with.

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Gallery: Great Barrier Reef's stablemates whom he will contest against in the Canonbury S.

“It is very much one step at a time really, (Saturday’s) race he’s short in the market but he’s drawn well and he’s got James (McDonald) riding,’’ Archibald said. “We’ll get a better idea of where he’s at tomorrow but all indications are that he’s going well. Chris is very happy.’’

Archibald said Waller had been happy with Great Barrier Reef from pretty much the outset and while the consensus from the stable and the Coolmore camp was that he was a very nice horse and “probably above average’’ it meant not much until they show it on the racetrack.

“After his first trial we knew he was probably above average. The stable were also of that view and they have said that he hasn’t taken a backward step since then,’’ Archibald said.

Rob Archibald

“Everyone’s hopeful, but we’ll just take it race-by-race and (Saturday) is probably the first time we’ll see him put under any sort of pressure and that will give us a good guide.’’

Love at first sight

Great Barrier Reef was a $1.4 million buy at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale from the Kia Ora Stud draft, that Archibald said Tom Magnier and the Coolmore team fell in love with him from the moment they saw him on the farm.

“He was a very good-looking son of I Am Invincible, we had to pay a lot of money at the Sales for him but they’ve always loved him,’’ said Archibald. “They actually saw him on the farm at Kia Ora as a foal and they loved him as a foal and obviously followed him through to the Sales.

“He (Great Barrier Reef) was a very good-looking son of I Am Invincible, we had to pay a lot of money at the Sales for him but they’ve (Coolmore) always loved him.’’ - Rob Archibald

“You would hardly see a better-looking horse around and he’s just that beautiful, athletic type and there the horses that you want.’’

Dam Cosmic Endeavour won at Group 1 level to 1400 metres, in the Tattersall’s Tiara and half-sister L’Cosmo (Lonhro) also has won three races up to 1200 metres.

“The mare was a very fast mare that won up to 1400 metres so it’s a fast family and obviously by I Am Invincible is only a plus,’’ Archibald said.

Cosmic Endeavour when racing | Image courtesy of Sportpix

“You can get a bit carried away and we’re just not going to let ourselves do that. We’ll see how he goes tomorrow and build from there. He’s heading towards the Slipper but every 2-year-old race in Sydney is difficult and you have to be a good horse to win. Just hopefully he can put it together.’’

Slipper contenders every Saturday

Saturday racing over the coming weeks was likely to produce an impressive 2-year-old every week, said Archibald, and every winner of these 2-year-old races were genuine contenders for the Golden Slipper.

He said the 2-year-old scene was as competitive as ever and Sydney races were proving just as hard as always to win.

“We’ve got a couple of nice horses at the moment and we’re just hoping that (Great Barrier Reef) can replicate his trial form at the races and hopefully he’s as good as we think he is.’’

Great Barrier Reef as a yearling | Image courtesy of Inglis

Zambezi River joins Great Barrier Reef in the field on Saturday and will be ridden by Tim Clark. He ran second to Sejardan (Sebring) on debut in the G3 Breeders' Plate, while Northern Beaches (Not A Single Doubt) was also a runner-up for his debut a couple of weeks ago.

“The stable has got a good view of (Northern Beaches) and we’ve got Zambezi River,’’ Archibald said. “Those three are really our main three, and a couple of horses trialling on Monday that could put themselves there in the next couple of weeks, but really there are three horses at the moment that we’re hoping can get to the Slipper at this stage.’’

Coolangatta remains benchmark

Potential challengers for the Golden Slipper may be emerging but Archibald was adamant that Coolangatta (Written Tycoon) is the clear benchmark in the 2-year-olds.

Coolangatta

“I thought the filly that won down in Melbourne on Wednesday (Miss Roseiano), she was obviously first-up, she was very impressive. She won in good time,’’ said Archibald.

“The Epaulette colt at Godolphin (Daumier), the stable seems to have a good opinion of him and he was impressive. We are still early on and a lot tends to change between now and the Golden Slipper but there’s no question that Coolangatta has really been faultless and she’s the deserved favourite at this stage,’’ he said.

“We are still early on and a lot tends to change between now and the Golden Slipper but there’s no question that Coolangatta has really been faultless and she’s the deserved favourite at this stage.’’ - Rob Archibald

“There’s a long way to go even though we are only six or so weeks away from the Slipper. A lot can happen and horses tend to put themselves in the picture, quite often even the week before.

“We’re happy with a couple of horses we’ve got heading in that direction. We just hope they can put a few nice races together leading into it.’’

Great Barrier Reef
Coolmore
Chris Waller
Northern Beaches
Zambezi River
I Am Invincible
Rob Archibald

Hopes Smart Missile filly hits the mark for the Stiletto Sprinters

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There is a sizeable ownership group in Sydney hoping that the Widden S. proves to be ladies' day on Saturday and the Smart Missile filly Smart Vengeance fires for their Stiletto Sprinters' syndicate.

Cover image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan

The Annabel Neasham Racing Stiletto Sprinters concept aims to draw more women into racing, to give them a taste of racehorse ownership, along with plenty of fun and entertainment off the track too.

The filly Smart Vengeance was bought at last year’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale for $70,000 from the draft of Twin Hills Stud, and with Kathy O’Hara aboard, makes for the perfect combination for a first taste of that for the group of about 75 ladies in the Widden S. at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.

But before the big race, syndicate organiser Annabel Neasham Racing Sales and Marketing Manager Alix Turpin said there was a bit of Friday fun to be had as part of the Stiletto Sprinters' package.

Smart Vengeance as a yearling | Image courtesy of Magic Millions

“Myself and Annabel put the syndicate together and we used Mitchell Bloodstock to find the fillies,’’ said Turpin. “What we did was we bought two fillies from Magics and then packaged them up to do a two-year campaign with them.

“We all went for lunch on Friday in Manly with all the girls from the syndicate to have a pre-race get together and most will be on track on Saturday.’’

Smart trackwork

Smart Vengeance, by Smart Missile out of Bernardini (USA) mare Erinys, goes into the Widden S. on the back of some strong trackwork, including a hitout alongside Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel) on Tuesday.

Alix Turpin | Image courtesy of Bronwen Healy

“She got to the Gimcrack Trials, so she was in the first set of the 2-year-old trials but we decided to pull up stumps there and aim her for more autumn targets,’’ Turpin said.

“Her last two pieces of work have been really strong. She worked with Mo'unga on Tuesday and she did a really solid piece of work. She’s a very honest filly, she’s pretty tough so it will be good to see her come out again on Saturday.’’

While the right jockey for the horse is always the plan, O’Hara proved hard to look past for the first of the Stiletto Sprinters' runners.

"She (Smart Vengeance) worked with Mo'unga on Tuesday and she did a really solid piece of work. She’s a very honest filly, she’s pretty tough so it will be good to see her come out again on Saturday.’’ - Alix Turpin

“It definitely gives it a nice angle. Obviously, we’ll always pick the jockey that’s best suited to the horse but Kathy is very good with her hands, she’s a superb rider and she seems to fit well with this filly and it just makes it even nicer… female trainer, female jockey and female owners,’’ said Turpin.

Mumbai Jewel contests

Stablemate Mumbai Jewel (I Am Invincible), who ran fifth in the G3 Gimcrack S. won by Coolangatta (Written Tycoon), also lines up in the Widden S.

“Mumbai Jewel is obviously a very quality filly. She was one that Annabel was keen to keep and bring out in the autumn, so we’re excited about her as well,’’ said Turpin. “She’s a big filly. Very strong type and just has a lovely temperament to her too.’’

Spanish influence

Written Tycoon filly, Estilete, is the other filly purchased for the Stiletto Sprinters' syndicate. At a price of $250,000, she was also bought at Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale last year, coming from the Mill Park Stud draft.

Estilete as a yearling | Image courtesy of Magic Millions

“She’s a very, very nice type who will be a bit more of a 3-year-old,'' Turpin said. “She’s actually gone out to the paddock for a bit of a spell. She’s called Estilete, which means stiletto in Spanish, because her dam is called Pasadoble.’’

Turpin expected the Stiletto Sprinters' syndicate to be refreshed every two years. In a separate project, Annabel Neasham Racing works in conjunction with former mounting yard analyst Lizzie Jelfs on her Race With Lizzie program that has the same desire to draw more women into racing.

“Stiletto Sprinters is a very good entry level to get ladies involved. It’s a one-off payment. You pay your one fee and that’s it for the two years,’’ Turpin said. “We want to start making a bit more awareness about it and keep rolling with it.

“Stiletto Sprinters is a very good entry level to get ladies involved (in racing). It’s a one-off payment. You pay your one fee and that’s it for the two years.’’ - Alix Turpin

“Race With Lizzie is obviously something that we’re keen to be involved in also to get ladies into racing and getting them to enjoy all the benefits that ownership can bring. Lizzie’s obviously very good at that side of it herself and she’s very well connected to people who might not be aware of what actually owning a horse looks like."

Annabel Neasham
Stiletto Sprinters
Smart Vengeance
Smart Missile
Widden Stakes

Jusufovic’s young gun ready to earn his stripes

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Enver Jusufovic isn’t one to put the ‘mozz’ on his talented young gallopers, however, exciting VOBIS Gold Carat hopeful Pinstriped (Street Boss {USA}) may prove to be the ‘best horse’ he’s ever trained.

The dominant 5.5l Moe debut winner will now get the chance to earn his stripes when he takes on G1 Blue Diamond S. fourth placegetter Finance Tycoon (Written Tycoon) and a host of more experienced rivals on resumption at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

“He (Pinstriped) potentially could be the best horse I have ever had, it’s a big word but from what he has shown so far it’s a possibility,” Jusufovic told TDN AusNZ.

“This fella is right up there with O’Malley, who was potentially a Group 1 horse but unfortunately had knee issues and Lindhout, who was potentially a Group 2 and 3 mare.”

“This fella (Pinstriped) is right up there with O’Malley, who was potentially a Group 1 horse but unfortunately had knee issues and Lindhout, who was potentially a Group 2 and 3 mare.” - Enver Jusufovic

Jusufovic, who is known for his patient approach and meticulous placement, hasn’t bucked that trend, saying Pinstriped has earned the right not to work through the benchmark system.

The Cranbourne-based horseman holds some concern about the 3-year-old's winning credentials first-up over 1200 metres despite describing his galloper as a more furnished product this time in.

He said Pinstriped will realise his full potential when getting over further distances and that March’s G1 Australian Guineas is the logical target if he measures up and comes through Saturday's run in good order.

Enver Jusufovic

“I’m surprised about the price (favourite), I thought Archie Alexander’s horse (Danny Street Darci) would be favourite followed by Finance Tycoon then us but he’s a really progressive horse who is heading towards bigger races,” Jusufovic said.

“Michael Dee (jockey) has a big opinion of the horse and thinks he can go a fair way, but this is a big step up in grade and he has to do it on the track.”

Patience paying off

Jusufovic knows a thing or two about playing the long game, having bred VRC Leilani Series Final H. winner Lindhout (Time For War), who sadly passed away in November last year after just eight career starts.

Lindhout, winner of the 2021 TCL Leilani Series Final

With the cost of yearlings reaching extraordinary heights in recent years Jusufovic has turned his attention to the weanling markets.

And as a result, he walked away with Pinstriped from the draft of Noorilim Park for $80,000 in partnership with Gary Mudgway Bloodstock at the 2019 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale.

“I didn’t think he’d grow as big as he did, but he was very athletic and had a beautiful action, he was also nice and tidy and had good length. I thought he was a standout,” Jusufovic said.

“I didn’t think he’d (Pinstriped) grow as big as he did, but he was very athletic and had a beautiful action, he was also nice and tidy and had good length. I thought he was a standout.” - Enver Jusufovic

“I targeted the weanling sales as it’s getting quite difficult to purchase a horse from the yearling sales as the trainers and syndicators are getting bigger and more involved.”

Pinstriped’s dam Snitzel Blitz (Snitzel), herself a juvenile winner is a sibling to the G2 Moonee Valley Fillies' Classic-placed Moreau and a half-sister to the dam of progressive Grahame Begg-trained filly Niccolite (Nicconi), who was beaten 1.2l in last October’s Listed Crockett S. at Moonee Valley.

Pinstriped

Snitzel Blitz’s grandam Phantom Creek (GB) (Mr Prospector {USA}) is responsible for Indian stakes winner Circle Of Bliss (Ind) (Singspiel {Ire}), herself the dam of two stakes winners. Multiple French stakes winners also feature in this pedigree.

Pinstriped arriving on time

Pinstriped prevailing on Saturday would cap off a week to remember for Peter and Glen Carrick’s Noorilim Park after the Arcadia-based operation had homebred juvenile Miss Roseiano (Exceed And Excel) take out the G3 Blue Diamond Preview (Fillies) at Caulfield on Wednesday.

While Pinstriped was bred by a client of Noorilim, the success of its graduates has come at the right time, with the farm preparing a draft of 20 horses for the upcoming Inglis Premier Sale, which is to be held at Oaklands Junction from February 27 to March 1.

Click here to view Noorilim Park's Inglis Premier Yearling Sale draft

Glen Carrick is confident the farms draft will be well received by the market, saying they have plenty of nice types that will suit a diverse buying bench, most notably Lot 433, a filly by Impending, who is a half-sister to their Listed-winning, dual Group-placed 3-year-old Crystal Bound (Not A Single Doubt).

Glen and Peter Carrick | Image courtesy of Bronwen Healy

Inglis Premier will mark the first group of yearlings prepared for Sale by the farm's Operations Manager Chris Kent, who replaced Sherah Sullivan upon her departure in May last year after an extended stint at Blue Gum Farm.

“It’s very beneficial to have nice horses continuing to come through our drafts, particularly these city and stakes class types and we’re starting to see a lot more of that now,” Carrick told TDN AusNZ.

“Chris (Kent) is doing a great job and we have also been investing a lot in our property and facilities over the past few years, sending our mares to better more proven stallions and the (racetrack) results are showing that.”

Special mare reaping the rewards

The aforementioned Miss Roseiano, a daughter of the Carrick’s Listed-placed Special Lover (NZ) (Pins), currently has a ‘cracking’ half-sister by I Am Invincible on the ground, according to Carrick.

Miss Roseiano, winner of the G3 Blue Diamond Preview (Fillies) | Image courtesy of Bronwen Healy

He said the foal is a ‘lovely’ type and that Special Lover failed to get into foal for the third time in six years after being covered by Snitzel in the final week of November last year.

“Special Lover slips every second year; I don’t know whether it’s a good or bad thing but it’s definitely looking after her because she’s doing the job every year when she does produce one,” Carrick said.

“We will probably go back to Snitzel or Exceed And Excel this season. He (Exceed) is probably my all-time favourite and when we did the mating for Miss Roseiano, I just wanted to put that speed into her (Special Lover) and also because True Excelsior (Special Lover’s half-sister) is by him.”

“Special Lover slips every second year; I don’t know whether it’s a good or bad thing because it’s definitely looking after her because she’s doing the job every year when she does produce one.” - Glen Carrick

A $300,000 purchase by The Osher Group in partnership with Team Gelagotis and James Bester at last year's Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale, Miss Roseiano hails from an enriched family, with Special Lover a half-sister to three stakes placegetters.

Special Lover’s G1 Railway H.-winning grandam Diamond Lover (Sticks And Stones), is responsible for G1 Australian Derby hero Don Eduardo (NZ), dual Group 1 winner Tristalove (NZ) (Sir Tristram {Ire}), herself the dam of G1 Spring Champion S. winner Viking Ruler (Danehill {USA}).

Special Lover
Enver Jusufovic
Pinstriped
VOBIS Gold Carat
Miss Roseiano
Noorilim Park
Glen Carrick
Lindhout
Gary Mudgway Bloodstock

Black type preview: Rosehill

3 min read

G2 Expressway S., $200,000, 1200m

No surprise to see Anamoe (Street Boss {USA}) open a short-priced favourite in his attempt to become the second James Cummings/Godolphin winner in a row in this race - Savatiano (Street Cry {Ire}) from the same sire-line successful last year.

He has trialled soundly for his return and whilst he has been beaten in his two Rosehill starts, they were gallant seconds in the G1 Golden Slipper S. and the G1 Golden Rose S.

Standout (Exceed And Excel) can perform well fresh off a Rosehill trial third behind Nature Strip (Nicconi). Also good in that trial was Forbidden Love (All Too Hard) who has won two of her three fresh assignments.

Superium (Verrazano {USA}) was good at the Gold Coast when resuming whilst a winner of a million-dollar race. Tiger Of Malay (Extreme Choice) has been consistent in good company and has a good first-up record.

G3 Canonbury S., $160,000, 1100m

It has been six years since a horse not from the Danehill (USA) (Danzig {USA}) sireline has won this race but favoured to break that run this year is the debutant Great Barrier Reef (I Am Invincible), a $1.4 million purchase out of the dual Group 1 winner Cosmic Endeavour (Northern Meteor).

Also by I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) is Zambezi River, another seven-figure yearling whose debut run in the G3 Breeders' Plate in the spring was full of merit.

Flashing Steel (Not A Single Doubt) was favourite at Rosehill two weeks ago and was strong to the line despite being galloped on in a race not really run to suit.

Rakomelo (Lonhro) and Robusto (Churchill {Ire}) are others to have shown promise at debut whilst Best Of Bordeaux (a Snitzel colt line-bred to the great mare Best In Show {USA} by Traffic Judge {USA}) and Mellencamp (an Impending gelding boasting an Eight Carat {GB} by Pieces Of Eight {Ire} cross) are both trial winners.

G3 Widden S., $160,000, 1100m

It could be a good day for I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) who is represented here by the exciting Ebhaar who has won a Warwick Farm trial since taking out the Listed Merson Cooper S. at debut in October. By the same sire is Mumbai Jewel who was second in that trial having been good to the line at her spring debut from a tricky gate.

Queen Of The Ball is another of the breed who was green but good at debut.

Ojai (Exceed And Excel) also showed good promise during the spring as did Drisana (Merchant Navy) and Pantonario (Not A Single Doubt) who showed good speed when resuming earlier in the month.

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Rosehill

Black type preview: Moonee Valley and Sunshine Coast

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G2 Australia S., $350,000, 1200m

Streets Of Avalon (Magnus) attempts to become the first horse since his sire's close relation Black Caviar (Bel Esprit) to win this race twice and the first-ever to win it in consecutive years (noting that this race has changed complexion, formerly run as the Norman Carylon S. and before that the Stanley Wootton S.).

He was a dominant winner last year and comes off similar form - first-up off a good spring run in the G3 Heffernan S. (fourth in 2020, third last year). He has an odds-on favourite to contend with here - Marabi (I Am Invincible) who has really looked the goods winning all five starts including the Listed Christmas S. at her most recent outing. She has good Moonee Valley form as does Mariamia (Toronado {Ire}) who is up in class having been luckless last start.

Another lightly raced and promising galloper is Lightsaber (Zoustar) who has been good at the jump-outs in preparation for his return. Also resuming off nice jump-out form is Wild Planet (Animal Kingdom {USA}) who first-up last time in was only just beaten by Eduardo (Host {Chi}) in the G1 Doomben 10,000.

Order Of Command (Squamosa) was below his best last time in but can pull out a run fresh as can Just Folk (Magnus) who won the G2 Crystal Mile at this track in the spring. The imported Sinawann (Ire) (Kingman {GB}) defeated Streets Of Avalon at Sandown in November and having had only two local starts still has plenty of upside.

Fellow import Turaath (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) will strip fitter for her good first-up performance in the G3 Standish down the Flemington straight.

Sunshine Coast: Listed Sunshine Coast Cup, $130,000, 1400m

Scallopini (Snitzel) attempts to win this race for a second time having been successful in 2020 and his good first-up run in the Magic Millions Sprint suggests he is up for the fight. Meanwhile East Asia (NZ) (Swiss Ace) seeks to become the second Sunshine Coast Cup winner in a row for Robert Heathcote who cheered home Emerald Kingdom (Bryannbo's Gift {NZ}) last year. She looked good winning a Doomben trial since finishing off well in trying conditions in the Listed Nudgee H.

The Harrovian (Fastnet Rock) has been in the thick of things at both of his runs this time around and looks nicely primed whilst Hard Empire (Hard Spun {USA}) can bounce back having worked hard from an outside gate in the R. Listed Magic Millions Cup - he has drawn more favourably this time. It is a similar story for Oscar Zulu (Epaulette) who was wide from barrier 15 in that same race, jumping from six this time.

Desert Lord (High Chaparral {Ire}) is capable of a forward first-up showing whilst Animate (Animal Kingdom {USA}) should run his usual honest race. Chapter And Verse (Rothesay) has drawn well off a good effort in a $1 million race last start whilst also likely to get a good run is Mr Money Bags (Written Tycoon).

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Moonee Valley
Sunshine Coast

Black type preview: Ascot and Morphettville

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Listed Scenic Blast S., $125,000, 1200m

Miss Conteki (Eurozone) is the benchmark and worthy favourite having been so determined winning her last two in similar company.

Floyd (Not A Single Doubt) has been very good at his two runs this campaign and he is a member of the Chris and Michael Gangemi stable who cheered home Samzidat (by the same stallion) in this race last year. Stablemate Long Beach (I Am Invincible) has been solid without the best of luck at his last couple and could surprise.

Outrageous (All Too Hard) drops in class having run so well in the G1 Winterbottom S. in late November whilst Hot Zed (Red Hot Choice) was wide in the Listed Miss Andretti S., a race in which Iseered Iseered (Safeguard) was a game runner-up. Clairvoyance (Nostradamus) also contested that race won by Miss Conteki and was favourite only to get her tongue over the bit. She is yet to taste defeat second-up.

The promising Amasenus (Time For War) resumes having been in such great form last winter.

Morphettville: Listed Durbridge S., $107,250, 1100m

Behemoth (All Too Hard) is odds-on to become the first horse since Royal Ida (Star Pyramul) (successful in 2005/06/07) to win consecutive runnings of this race and with his Group 1 form he is clearly the one to beat.

Kemalpasa (Magnus) was a game second to him last year and will be trying to turn the tables, resuming off a consistent spring campaign. Morvada (Mossman) also performed well last preparation and has trialled well (defeating Behemoth) in preparation for his return.

The lightly raced and promising is Champagne Dreams (Reward For Effort) has looked good winning her last two.

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Ascot
Morphettville

Black type preview: Trentham and Riccarton

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G1 Thorndon Mile, NZ$220,000, 1600m

Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) put on a good show in this race last year and the 2022 edition is another interesting one with the classy mares Two Illicit (NZ) (Jimmy Choux {NZ}) and Covetina Bay (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}) amongst the early favourites on the back of outstanding form.

Flying home late after finding trouble at the 200 metres in the G1 Zabeel Classic last start, Two Illicit is back in distance here but two starts back was dominant winning the G1 Captain Cook S. over this trip - defeating Prise De Fer (NZ) (Savabeel) who also lines up here having ran soundly in the Zabeel Classic.

Coventina Bay easily won the G2 Challenge S. first-up, catching the eye with a strong finish in the G3 Anniversary H. over this trip last start - she is nicely primed.

The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel) has trialled nicely in preparation for his return. It has been 11 months since he last raced in New Zealand and what a run that was - an unlucky fast-finishing second in the G1 Herbie Dyke S. He can pull out a run fresh, kicking off his last campaign with a G2 Feehan S. third.

Mali Ston (NZ) (El Roca) has been going from strength to strength - the five-time winner from just seven starts impressive taking out the G2 Rich Hill Mile last start. Concert Hall (NZ) (Savabeel) also comes off winning form but is back in distance off her G3 City Of Auckland Cup success.

Mai Tai (NZ) (Atlante) was only just beaten by Mali Storm last start whilst Masetto (NZ) (Cape Blanco {Ire}) has won a trial since finding the line very well (held up in the straight) in the G2 Rich Hill Mile. Harlech (NZ) (Darci Brahma {NZ}) is capable of improvement back in trip.

G3 Wellington Cup, NZ$300,000, 3200m

Uareastar (NZ) (Jakkalberry {Ire}) rises to the two miles for the first time but is promising and in form, finding the line very well in the Listed Marton Cup last start.

Notabadharada (NZ) (Haradasun) showed good fight in the Karaka Cup and was a winner over 2500 metres in the spring. Wannabe 'N' Paris (NZ) (Reliable Man {GB}) seems to be looking for more ground

Zed (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}) sired last year's winner Waisake (NZ) and has two contestants this year - Marietta Lane (NZ) nicely primed for the distance whilst He No Opilio (NZ) was an improver on pace last time out.

The Zabeel (NZ) (Sir Tristram {Ire}) has further representation here - Starrybeel (NZ) (Savabeel) who sticks on well, Firoden (NZ) (Denman) who just keeps racing well, Skyphyta (NZ) (Pierro) who has a Listed New Zealand St Leger placing over 2600 metres on his resume and Because (NZ) (Savabeel) who would appreciate some sting out of the ground.

Mondorani (NZ) (Burgundy {NZ}) backs up having finished off well in the Summer Cup last weekend whilst Sulu Sea (NZ) (Sweet Orange {USA}), Platinum Spirit (NZ) (Charm Spirit {Ire}) and Lincoln King (NZ) (Shocking) have also been finding the line well of late.

G3 Desert Gold S., NZ$80,000, 1600m

La Crique (NZ) (Vadamos {Fr}) is doing everything right, yet to miss a placing in five starts - showing good heart after being headed to win at Ellerslie three weeks ago. She found trouble late in Listed company two starts ago and is ready for a black-type breakthrough.

Rue Cler (NZ) (Proisir) has also had just the five starts and is showing promise, charging late at Awapuni last time out. Invincibeel (NZ) (Savabeel) is another to have really found the line well last start whilst Polly Plum (Xtravagant {NZ}) was dominant leading throughout at Te Repa.

Sassy Merlot (NZ) (Burgundy {NZ}) fought on gamely for a G2 Wellington Guineas placing whilst Shining Peak (NZ) (Turn Me Loose {NZ}) found trouble at Tauranga but was still good to the line. Princess Lowry (NZ) (Roc De Cambes {NZ}) is still a maiden but a very promising one.

Riccarton: Listed Timaru S., NZ$60,000, 1400m

Miss Tycoon Rose (Written Tycoon) was not at her best on a Heavy track last start but was in fine form previously and can bounce back at her favourite course.

Live Drama (NZ) (Ghibellines) is down in class having found the line well in the G1 Telegraph S.

My World (NZ) (Jimmy Choux {NZ}) is racing in great heart as is Seriously (NZ) (O'Reilly {NZ}) who just keeps trying hard. As does Beneficial (NZ) (Highly Recommended) who has been a game runner-up in stakes company at her last two starts.

Harbourside (NZ) (Harbour Watch {Ire}) looked to have a bit in hand at this course last start and I Am A Rock (NZ) (Rock 'N' Pop) is also in good form.

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Worldwide Group 1s and sale dates

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Worldwide Group 1s

29 January - 2:00 PMG1 Harcourts Thorndon MileNZTrentham
30 January - 12:40 AMG1 Pongracz Cape Flying ChampionshipSAFKenilworth
30 January - 1:15 AMG1 Schweppes Majorca S.SAFKenilworth
30 January - 2:10 AMG1 World Sports Betting Cape Town MetSAFKenilworth
30 January - 8:49 AMG1 Pegasus World Cup Turf InvitationalUSAGulfstream
30 January - 9:34 AMG1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational S. presented by 1/st BetUSAGulfstream

Worldwide sales

1 - 3 FebruaryMagic Millions February Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
3 - 4 FebruaryTattersalls February SaleNewmarket, UK
4 - 9 FebruaryInglis February Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
6 - 8 FebruaryInglis Classic Yearling SaleWarwick Farm, NSW, Aus
7 - 8 FebruaryFasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter MixedLexington, KY, USA
8 - 10 FebruaryGoffs Ireland February SaleKildare, Ire
14 - 15 FebruaryMagic Millions Perth Yearling SaleMiddle Swan, WA, Aus
15 - 16 FebruaryArqana February Mixed SaleDeauville, Fr
18 - 23 FebruaryInglis February Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
21 FebruaryMagic Millions Tasmanian Yearling SaleCarrick, Tas, Aus
27 - 28 February, 1 MarchInglis Premier Yearling SaleOaklands Junction, Vic, Aus
6 - 8 MarchNew Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Book 1Karaka, NZ
7 - 10 MarchMagic Millions March Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
9 - 11 MarchNew Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Book 2Karaka, NZ
11 - 16 MarchInglis March Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
15 - 16 MarchOBS March Sales of 2YOs in TrainingOcala, Fl, USA
15 - 16 MarchMagic Millions Adelaide Yearling SaleMorphettville, SA, Aus
21 - 22 MarchMagic Millions Goal Coast March Yearling SaleBundall, Qld, Aus
24 MarchDubai World Cup Breeze Up SaleMeydan, Dubai
25 - 30 MarchInglis March Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
30 MarchFasig-Tipton Gulfstream SaleHallandale Beach, FL, USA
5 - 6 AprilInglis Australian Easter Yearling SaleWarwick Farm, NSW, Aus
5 - 8 AprilMagic Millions April Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
8 - 13 AprilInglis April Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
11 - 13 AprilTattersalls Craven Breeze Up SaleNewmarket, UK
19 - 21 AprilGoffs UK Breeze Up SaleDoncaster, UK
19 - 22 AprilOBS Spring Sale of 2YOs in TrainingOcala, Fl, USA
21 - 22 AprilInglis Gold Yearling SaleOaklands Junction, Vic, Aus
22 - 27 AprilInglis April Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
26 - 28 AprilTattersalls Guineas Breeze Up & Horses In Training SaleNewmarket, UK
29 AprilKeeneland Horses of Racing Age SaleLexington, KY, USA
1 - 2 MayHTBA May Yearling SaleWarwick Farm, NSW, Aus
2 - 5 MayMagic Millions May Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
5 MayInglis Australian Weanling SaleWarwick Farm, NSW, Aus
6 MayInglis Chairman's SaleWarwick Farm, NSW, Aus
6 - 11 MayInglis May Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
13 MayArqana Breeze UpDeauville, Fr
16 - 19 MayGoffs UK Spring SaleDoncaster, UK
18 - 19 MayTattersalls Ireland Goresbridge Breeze-Up SaleMeath, Ire
19 - 20 MayMagic Millions National Weanling SaleBundall, Qld, Aus
20 - 25 MayInglis May Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
23 - 24 MayFasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds In TrainingTimonium, MD, USA
24 - 26 MayMagic Millions National Broodmare SaleBundall, Qld, Aus
31 May - 2 JuneMagic Millions National Yearling SaleBundall, Qld, Aus
2 JuneMagic Millions National Racehorse SaleBundall, Qld, Aus
3 - 8 JuneInglis June Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
7 - 9 JuneOBS June 2YOs & Horses of Racing Age SaleOcala, Fl, USA
9 - 10 JuneInglis Great Southern SaleOaklands Junction, Vic, Aus
13 JuneGoffs London SaleLondon, Eng
22 - 23 JuneGoffs Derby SaleIreland
24 - 29 JuneInglis June Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
30 June - 1 JulyArqana Summer SaleDeauville, Fr
4 - 7 JulyMagic Millions July Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
5 - 8 JulyTattersalls July Sale of Horses in Training & BroodmaresNewmarket, UK
8 - 13 JulyInglis July Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
11 JulyFasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of All Ages SaleLexington, KY, USA
11 JulyJRHA Select Sale: YearlingsHokkaido, Jpn
12 JulyJRHA Select Sale: FoalsHokkaido, Jpn
12 - 13 JulyFasig-Tipton July SaleLexington, KY, USA
22 - 27 JulyInglis July Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
1 - 4 AugustMagic Millions August Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
5 - 10 AugustInglis August Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
8 - 9 AugustFasig-Tipton Saratoga SaleSaratoga Springs, NY, USA
14 - 15 AugustFasig-Tipton New York-Bred YearlingsSaratoga Springs, NY, USA
14 - 16 AugustArqana August Yearling SaleDeauville, Fr
17 AugustArqana V.2 Yearling SaleDeauville, Fr
23 - 24 AugustGoff UK Premier Yearling SaleDoncaster, UK
19 - 24 AugustInglis August Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
30 August - 1 SeptemberTattersalls August Mixed SaleNewmarket, UK
5 - 8 SeptemberMagic Millions September Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
6 SeptemberTattersalls Somerville Yearling SaleNewmarket, UK
9 - 14 SeptemberIngis September Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
10 SeptemberGoffs Ireland Champions SaleKildare, Ire
12 - 23 SeptemberKeeneland September Yearling SaleLexington, KY, USA
20 - 21 SeptemberTattersalls Ireland September Yearling SaleRatoath, Co. Meath, Ire
22 SeptemberTattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale Pt 2Ratoath, Co. Meath, Ire
23 - 28 SeptemberIngis September Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
27 SeptemberFasig-Tipton California Fall YearlingsPomona, California
27 - 28 SeptemberGoffs Ireland Orby SaleKill, Co. Kildare, Ire
29 - 30 SeptemberGoffs Ireland Sportman's SaleKill, Co. Kildare, Ire
1 OctoberArqana Arc SaleSaint-Cloud, Fr
3 - 4 OctoberFasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall YearlingsTimonium, MD, USA
3 - 6 OctoberMagic Millions October Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
4 - 6 OctoberTattersalls October Yearling Sale Bk 1Newmarket, UK
7 - 12 OctoberInglis October Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
10 - 12 OctoberTattersalls October Yearling Sale Bk 2Newmarket, UK
11 OctoberInglis Ready2Race SaleWarwick Farm, NSW, Aus
13 - 14 OctoberTattersalls October Yearling Sale Bk 3Newmarket, UK
15 OctoberTattersalls October Yearling Sale Bk 4Newmarket, UK
17 OctoberFasig-Tipton Saratoga Fall SaleSaratoga Springs, NY, USA
17 - 21 OctoberArqana October Yearling SaleDeauville, Fr
19 - 20 OctoberGoffs UK October HIT & Yearling SaleDoncaster, UK
21 - 26 OctoberInglis October Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
24 - 27 OctoberFasig-Tipton Kentucky October YearlingsLexington, KY, USA
24 - 28 OctoberTattersalls Autumn Horses in Training SaleNewmarket, UK
27 - 28 OctoberGoffs Ireland Orby National Yearling SaleKill, Co. Kildare, Ire
31 October - 3 NovemberMagic Millions November Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
1 - 3 NovemberGoffs Autumn HIT & YearlingKill, Co. Kildare, Ire
4 - 9 NovemberInglis November Online Sale (Early)Online, NSW, Aus
6 - 7 NovemberFasig-Tipton November SaleLexington, KY, USA
8 - 17 NovemberKeeneland November Breeding Stock SaleLexington, KY, USA
12 NovemberArqana November Yearling SalDeauville, Fr
12 - 13 NovemberTattersalls Ireland November Flat SaleRatoath, Co. Meath, Ire
13 - 20 NovemberGoffs November SaleKill, Co. Kildare, Ire
14 - 15 NovemberArqana Autumn SaleDeauville, Fr
18 - 23 NovemberInglis November Online Sale (Late)Online, NSW, Aus
21 NovemberTattersalls December Yearling SaleNewmarket, UK
23 - 26 NovemberTattersalls December Foal SaleNewmarket, UK
28 November - 1 DecemberTattersalls December Mare SaleNewmarket, UK
2 DecemberGoffs UK December HIT SaleDoncaster, UK
3 - 6 DecemberArqana Breeding Stock SaleDeauville, Fr
6 DecemberFasig-Tipton Midlantic Decmeber MixedTimonium, MD, USA
5 - 8 DecemberMagic Millions December Online SaleOnline, QLD, Aus
9 - 14 DecemberInglis December Online SaleOnline, NSW, Aus

Daily News Wrap

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Buffolo heads CHC in the U.S.

China Horse Club has been restructured, Eden Harrington, has confirmed to TDN. Instead of a singular COO, a position previously filled by the U.S.-based Michael Wallace, the China Horse Club now has key representatives in each of its three major regions. The heads of Australasia, Michael Smith, and Europe, Matt Holdsworth, were promoted from within the company, but their U.S. representative is a new hire, Fabricio Buffolo.

Fabricio Buffolo | Image courtesy of Boomer Bloodstock

“Over the last two years, the world has been heavily impacted by the pandemic and we, quite fluidly, moved our management team around the world,” said Harrington. One thing we realised in this post-COVID world we are in, is that we do see a heightened importance in having dedicated people in each region to assist our members and partners there, as well as, address and adapt to regional opportunities and issues. We have shifted our structure slightly so we have that focus.”

He continued, “The other component is with the addition of Mr. Fabricio Buffolo, we actually expanded our focus from just the U.S. to all of the Americas because of his background and connections in the Caribbean, Latin America, Central and South America.”

Holder suspended for five months

Current South Australian Metropolitan Jockeys’ Premiership leader Jason Holder has been outed for five months by stewards after testing positive to a banned substance.

The suspension, which was handed down on Thursday, came after he returned a positive reading following a random test at trackwork last month.

Holder, who pleaded guilty, was issued with a second charge for attempting to submit a substitute sample when asked to present for further testing at Racing SA’s offices later that day.

Flemington the new home for Inglis Sprint

Inglis’ richest race for 3-year-olds, the $750,000 Inglis Sprint, will be run in Melbourne for the first time this year with the contest a new addition to the Australian Guineas Day on Saturday, March 5.

Flemington has hosted the $500,000 Inglis Dash since 2016 but both the Inglis Sprint and the Inglis Dash have been combined in 2022 to bring together a strong group of gallopers to the famous straight six.

Rocketing By, winner of the 2021 Inglis Sprint | Image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan

“The Inglis Race Series is synonymous with producing outstanding racehorses like Nature Strip, She Will Reign, Extreme Choice, Wild Ruler and Mossfun to name a few and the Inglis Sprint has played a huge role in the success of the series over many years,” CEO of Inglis Bloodstock Sales Sebastian Hutch said.

“In moving this race to Melbourne and strategically placing it a week before the Newmarket Handicap, it gives a 3-year-old a dream opportunity to race in two huge prizemoney races on consecutive weekends and set themselves up for a life at stud."

Godolphin unveil promising staying prospect

Godolphin may have unveiled an exciting staying prospect after well-bred Tavistock (NZ) gelding Tipitina (NZ) saluted by 0.7l by on debut at Scone on Friday.

The James Cummings-trained 3-year-old proved too classy for The Mystery Guy (Vancouver) and Pirrama (Bernardini {USA}) in the 1400-metre contest.

A Godolphin homebred, Tipitina is out of G2 Wakeful S.-winning, G1 VRC Oaks runner-up Zydeco (Zabeel {NZ}), making him a half-brother to the G3 CS Hayes S.-placed, G1 Australian Oaks fourth placegetter Chenier (Medaglia D’Oro {USA}).

Raymond’s Turaath to realise true potential

Maddie Raymond is forecasting a big autumn carnival for stable star Turaath (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) with the class mare set to tackle both the G1 CF Orr S. and the G1 Futurity S. at Caulfield.

The G2 Let’s Elope S. heroine will use Saturday’s G2 Australia S. at Moonee Valley as another key fitness run ahead of next fortnight’s CF Orr after returning in superb order when finishing 1.6l fifth in the G3 Standish H. at Flemington on January 15.

Maddie Raymond

“We know she’s going to be better over a little bit further than the 1200 metres but I think she needs a couple of runs under her belt to prepare for the grand finals,” Raymond told RSN.

“She can stay up for a while, so you can get her ready for a grand final while still expecting a couple of runs at her peak.”

Forbidden Love ready for Anamoe challenge

Richard and Michael Freedman are refusing to run scared of boom colt Anamoe (Street Boss {USA}) and will send Forbidden Love (All Too Hard) around in Saturday’s G2 Expressway S. after the Group 1-winning mare finished alongside Nature Strip (Nicconi) in a recent Rosehill trial.

Forbidden Love | Image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan

“I value Tommy’s (Berry) judgment, he came back in after the trial and said it was the best she’s felt so I took a lot of encouragement from that,’’ Michael Freedman told Racing NSW.

“But barrier trials are one thing and racedays are another. I think if she can reproduce something like that, while Anamoe looks a good thing on paper, I think she can run well.”

Marabi on the money

Ben Allen expects boom mare Marabi (I Am Invincible) to cement her star status when she faces her biggest task to date in Saturday’s G2 Australia S. at Moonee Valley.

The talented young hoop, who partnered the undefeated Greenwich Stud-owned mare to her first four victories, will reunite with the lightly raced 5-year-old after missing her first stakes success in the Listed Christmas S. on Boxing Day.

He said the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained mare seems to be more effective over 1200 metres, raising some concern ahead of next month's 1100 metre G1 Oakleigh Plate, a race that she is now ballot exempt for thanks to her Christmas S. win.

Marabi

“I’ve had two gallops on her (in the lead up) the second-last one I was happy with, but I don’t really go off her track work as a guide to see how she’s going as she’s a raceday horse,” Allen told RSN.

“She’s very quick over six furlongs. She’s able to get in front, she relaxes and build. Over the shorter trips she probably has a bit more pressure on her, whereas over the 1200 metres she lands a bit more comfortably.”

Ojai ready to fly

Godolphin filly Ojai (Exceed And Excel) is capable of overcoming a ‘challenging map’ in Saturday’s G3 Widden S. at Rosehill, according to James Cummings.

He told SENTrack that the classy juvenile has strengthened since finishing third in last November’s Golden Gift and is fit enough to win on resumption.

Ojai will jump from barrier nine of 10 and will be partnered by star hoop James McDonald.

Conteki has the class

Chris Parnham is confident his decision to partner the low-flying Miss Conteki (Eurozone) over Clairvoyance (Nostradamus) will pay dividends when the pair clash in Saturday’s Listed Scenic Blast S. at Ascot.

The reigning Australian Jockeys’ Premiership winner was aboard the Simon Miller-trained galloper when she stormed home to take out last fortnight’s Listed Miss Andretti S. and finish 2.2l better Clairvoyance, who faded over the concluding stages in her first run since April last year.

Chris Parnham

“She’s in really good form. Her last two wins have been outstanding, she came from a long way back in both of them and made up a lot of ground to win,” Parnham told RSN.

“She’s going to be a long way off them and will probably look like she can’t win at some stage, but she can rattle off a really fast last 200 metres.

“Obviously, getting off Clairvoyance last start was a little bit of a hard decision, but it worked out for me in the end and hopefully it works out for me again.”

Royal Performer gearing up for Herbie Dyke defence

Royal Performer (GB) (Medicean {GB}) will have one final hitout at Ellerslie on Sunday before he prepares to defend his crown in the G1 Herbie Dyke S. at Te Rapa on February 12.

The 9-year-old gelding will be forced to carry 62kgs in the HR Fiskens and Sons LTD 1400-metre race and while the distance is well short of his best, trainers Jenny and Bob Vance felt it was the best option ahead of the weight-for-age feature.

Royal Performer (GB) after his win in the G1 Herbie Dyke S. in 2021 | Image courtesy of NZ Racing Desk

“The race will obviously be too short for him, but I have got to get a race into him before the Herbie Dyke,” Bob Vance said.

“I didn’t think it was the right thing to take him all the way down to Wellington. If he runs a nice race, I will be happy. It will just top him off for two weeks' time at Te Rapa.”

Sweden bans the whip

Jockeys in Sweden will no longer be able to use the whip for encouragement with its use banned from the beginning of the new racing season on April 10.

The Swedish racing authority, Svensk Galopp has published a new rule that will allow jockeys to carry the whip but only use it to ‘ward off a dangerous situation’.

“The use of the whip in Sweden has been discussed for years. The regulation have changed gradually and the foam-padded sticks were introduced some years ago, but it is time to ban the use of the whip completely as the whip use in horse racing simply does not belong in 2022,” the Scandinavian Racing Regulations Committee’s project manager Helena Gartner said.

Daily News Wrap

Looking Ahead - January 29

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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.

We first look to an all-American made angel at The Valley with hope that she can continue her winning ways having broken a string of seconds, before a returning Gary Portelli's Maurice (Jpn) colt looks to get his form back on track at Rosehill, then it's back to The Valley where an All Too Hard filly looks to make it three in a row.

Moonee Valley, Race 2, 1.15pm AEDT, Ladbrokes H., $130,000, 1600m

Americain Angel, 4-year-old mare (Americain {USA} x Whispering Angel {USA} {Not A Single Doubt})

Americain Angel has been in the money for all but one of her starts, running midfield in the G1 Australian Oaks and comes into this off a last-start win, with Jamie Kah again riding the Danny O’Brien-trained mare from Not A Single Doubt mare Whispering Angel (USA).

Americain (USA) | Standing at Daisy Hill Stud

She is the great-granddaughter of Collant Noir (Lunchtime {GB}), the dam of three-time Group 1 winner Le Romain (Hard Spun {USA}) and Group 1-placed Pursuits (Quest For Fame {GB}).

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Rosehill Gardens, Race 5, 2.45pm AEDT, Midway H., $100,000, 1300m

Akihiro, 3-year-old colt (Maurice {Jpn} x Lahana {Hussonet {USA}})

Trainer Gary Portelli gave his Akihiro props just last week and brings him back to the track here with Jason Collett on board. He’ll jump from gate two.

Akihiro has had two wins from his 11 starts and hasn’t been far off them at Group level, although was found wanting at his last start in the G1 Victoria Derby.

Akihiro as a yearling | Image courtesy of Magic Millions

A grandson of Blue Diamond S. winner Alinghi (Encosta De Lago), Akihiro was an $80,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast buy for Portelli Racing from the Arrowfield Stud draft in 2020.

Moonee Valley, Race 5, 3pm AEDT, Chandler Macleod VOBIS Gold Carat, $175,000, 1200m

Danny’s St Darci, 3-year-old filly (All Too Hard x Darcibelle {NZ} {Darci Brahma {NZ}})

Looking to make it three in a row, the Archie Alexander-trained filly will have her work cut out for her making up ground on Luna Cat (Puissance De Lune {Ire}) who beat her by 3l last time they met here.

All Too Hard | Standing at Vinery Stud

But the filly out of a half-sister to Group 2 winner Twilight Royale (Testa Rosa) has since put two good wins together, including one at The Valley and another over fellow runner Rusheen (Toronado {Ire}).

Looking Back

Our Friday selections returned a fourth-placing to Armstrong Bay (Keep The Faith) at Hamilton, then Seeni (Snitzel) at Scone ran sixth and Sandpaper (Snitzel), in a five-horse field at Canterbury Park, won for James Cummings and Hugh Bowman.

Looking Ahead
Looking Back

Debutants

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First time starters lining up on Saturday, January 29

2YO & 3YO Winners by Sire

First Season Sire Runners & Results

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First Season Sires’ Results

Results: Friday, January 28

First Season Sires’ Runners

Runners: Saturday, January 29
First Season Sire Results
First Season Sire Runners

Second Season Sire Runners & Results

Second Season Sires’ Results

Results: Friday, January 28

Second Season Sires’ Runners

Runners: Saturday, January 29
Second Season Sire Results
Second Season Sire Runners

NSW Race Results

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Canterbury Park (night) (Metropolitan)

Scone (Country)

Taree (Country)

Race result inclusion criteria: all city and provincial races, + country maiden, 3YO & feature races ($15,000) run before 6pm AEDT

VIC Race Results

Hamilton (Country)

Race result inclusion criteria: all city and provincial races, + country maiden, 3YO & feature races ($15,000) run before 6pm AEDT

QLD Race Results

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Townsville (Provincial)

Race result inclusion criteria: all city and provincial races, + country maiden, 3YO & feature races ($15,000) run before 6pm AEDT

Australian Sires' Premiership

Australian Second Season Sires' Premiership

New Zealand Sires' Premiership

New Zealand Second Season Sires’ Premiership

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