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.
Tuesday sees the debut of I Am Caviar (I Am Invincible), a son of the unbeaten super mare Black Caviar (Bel Esprit), at Moe. We also have a well-bred Lonhro colt making his debut at Moe, while at Scone, a well-related Snitzel looks well-placed to break his duck.
Moe, Race 2, 1pm AEST, JP Conveyancing Mdn Plate, $27,000, 1000m
I Am Caviar, 3-year-old colt (I Am Invincible x Black Caviar {Bel Esprit})
Neil Werrett bred this colt, who is a son of of one of the all-time greats, Black Caviar, who won 15 Group 1s and was unbeaten in 25 starts.
Black Caviar has had four foals get to the races, with three of them being winners.
I Am Caviar’s sister, Invincible Caviar, is a 4-year-old with a win and a minor placing to her credit from two starts.
I Am Invincible | Standing at Yarraman Park Stud
Peter Moody, who trained Black Caviar, has this colt in his stable and he will be partnered by the great mare’s regular rider Luke Nolen.
I Am Caviar looked good winning a Traralgon trial by 3.25l on May 3.
Moe, Race 3, 1.30pm AEST, KIS Communications 3YO Mdn Plate, $27,000, 1200m
Lake Agawam, 3-year-old colt (Lonhro x Hampton Classic {Exceed And Excel})
This colt was bred by Des Pope and family, who once stood the great Rubiton at Blue Gum Farm and has bred a host of top-class gallopers, including Group 1 hero Amber Sky (Exceed And Excel), Group 2 winner Innovation Girl (Rubiton), Listed victress Chloe In Paris (Exceed And Excel) and Ideas Man (Brazen Beau). The Popes have maintained a share in the colt.
Lonhro | Standing at Darley
Lake Agawam is the first foal of a two-time-winning mare. His second dam, Truly Wicked (Rubiton) won the G2 Mitsubishi S. in 2004 and she has thrown Amber Sky, among others.
Peter Moody trains this colt, who debuts under Luke Nolen.
Scone, Race 2, 1.55pm AEST, Get Involved With Kurrinda Bloodstock Mdn H., $27,000, 1600m
Snizzi, 3-year-old gelding (Snitzel x Flidais {Timber Country {USA}})
Bred by Arrowfield Stud, this 3-year-old made $200,000 at the 2021 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. He was knocked down to Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock (BAFNZ) for $200,000. Arrowfield Stud has maintained a share in the gelding.
Snizzi is a brother to dual Group 2 winner Showtime, who stands at Arrowfield Stud, and a brother to Group 1 victress Sweet Idea (Snitzel). The gelding’s second dam is Electronic (NZ) (First Norman {USA}), who won two Group 1s in the 90s.
Snizzi as a yearling | Image courtesy of Magic Millions
The Paul Messara-trained Snizzi has already been to the races on two occasions; he ran third at Muswellbrook on debut in late July, before placing second at the same track three weeks later.
Aaron Bullock, who rode Snizzi at his first start, has the ride.
Looking Back
Following the scratching of Arthurian Princess (Ire) (Camelot {GB} at Geelong, we were left with two runners on Sunday. The Intimidator (Toronado {Ire}) ran second at Te Rapa, while Miss Passion (Redoute’s Choice), who lined up at Geelong, also placed second.
