Capitalist gets first winner in Hong Kong
Newgate Farm resident Capitalist added another feather to his cap on Saturday as he was represented by his winner in Hong Kong.
The milestone victory was provided by Superb Capitalist, who broke his maiden at the first time of asking with an ultra impressive performance, beating Glory Bo Bo (Capitalist) by a dominant 4.5l.
The gelding was purchased by Cham Kuen Li and Golden River Investments for $340,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale from the draft of Element Hill.
Admiration Express takes WA Champion
Admiration Express (My Admiration) produced a good performance to win the G3 WA Champion (Fillies) at Ascot on Saturday.
The Jason Miller-trained 3-year-old filly defeated last-start Listed Burgess Queen S. winner Laced Up Heels (Toronado {Ire}) by 1.8l.
Bred by Namerik Thoroughbreds and sold to her trainer Jason Miller through their draft for $60,000 at the 2021 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale.
Searchin' Roc's lands Peters Stakes
Having taken out the G3 Champions Fillies S. victory 12 months ago, Searchin’ Roc's (Awesome Rock) produced a brave performance to win the G3 R.J Peters S. at Ascot on Saturday.
Searchin Roc stayed on bravely to beat Let’s Galahvant (Galah) by 0.29l, while Devoted (Xtravagant {NZ}) was a further 1.27l away in third.
Five for I Am Invincible
Yarraman Park’s headline stallion I Am Invincible sired five winners on Saturday, headed by Holyfield’s victory in the Listed Keith Noud S., which was one half of a double at the Queensland track with Giulia also saluting the judge.
Meanwhile, at Cranbourne, Garza Blanca took out his respective contest and Pernell tasted victory at the Gold Coast and Real Danger took out her race at Ascot.
Remedies leaves good first impression
Remedies (Sepoy) produced a dominant display to break her maiden at the first attempt when she scored an ultra-impressive victory at Cranbourne on Saturday.
Bred and raced by Godolphin, the filly scooted clear to defeat Furosshi (Street Boss {USA}) by 3.5l, while Neutralism (More Than Ready {USA}) was another 0.5l back in third.
The 2-year-old filly is out of the dual Group 1-winning Anabaa (USA) mare Virage De Fortune, whose five other foals to have also been winners.
New Zealand 1000 Guineas Day rescheduled for Monday
One of the biggest days on New Zealand's domestic racing calendar, New Zealand Cup Day at Riccarton, was abandoned after Race 3 on Saturday due to safety concerns following a horse slipping while free of interference rounding the home turn.
Harmonious (NZ) (Turn Me Loose {NZ}), ridden by Lily Sutherland, clearly slipped on a lush patch of turf as she commenced her run into the race at the 400-metre mark.
A track examination by stipendiary stewards and a delegation of jockeys saw remedial work undertaken on the affected turf to try to alleviate the issue of the excess moisture trapped near the track surface.
Despite extensive efforts, the situation did not improve and the decision was taken to abandon the meeting.
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing advised later on Saturday that the remaining nine races on the card, including the G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas, G3 New Zealand Cup and G3 Stewards S. will be held at the Auckland track on Monday.
Kamden Racing strikes for Spritz
The market remained competitive as Book 3 of the Keeneland November Sale closed its two-day run Friday with a frenzy of activity towards the end of the session. After a slow, but steady beginning to the day, Spritz (USA) (Awesome Again {USA}) (Hip 1747) commanded everyone's attention deep into the session, topping the day's action at US$550,000 (AU$820,500) from Gary Holland's Kamden Racing. She is carrying her first foal by Quality Road (USA).
During Friday's session, a total of 246 head grossed US$18,641,500 (AU$27,810,300) compared to last year when 282 horses brought US$19,590,500 (AU$29,226,100). However, the average was up from US$69,470 (AU$103,600) to US$75,778 (AU$113,000) and the median was up from US$57,000 (AU$85,000) to US$60,000 (AU$89,500). The RNA rate increased from 15.32 per cent for the fifth session last year to 21.41 per cent this term.
Through the first five days of selling, 1041 horses have sold for US$182,437,000 (AU$272,168,600), well ahead of last year when 1120 grossed US$166,206,000 (AU$247,954,400). The average is up to US$175,252 (AU$261,400) compared to US$148,398 (AU$221,400) last year and the median increased from US$95,000 (AU$141,700) to US$100,000 (AU$149,200). The RNA rate was up from 20.90 per cent to 25.38 per cent.
State Of Rest to stand for €25,000
Four-time Group 1 winner State Of Rest (Ire) will stand for €25,000 (AU$38,700) in his debut season at Rathbarry Stud. He will also cover in the Southern Hemisphere at Henry Field's Newgate Stud.
The Starspangledbanner entire, who was bred by Tinnakill Bloodstock, won three Group/Grade 1 contests in as many different continents under the management of Joseph O'Brien.
State Of Rest opened his account at the highest level when storming to G1 Saratoga Derby glory in New York last year. He confirmed his reputation as a globetrotting superstar when taking the G1 Cox Plate as a 3-year-old.
He returned as a 4-year-old to win the G1 Prix Ganay at ParisLongchamp before beating Bay Bridge (GB) (New Bay {GB}) in the Prince Of Wales's S. at Royal Ascot.
Yeomanstown's star sire Dark Angel stays at €60,000
Leading sire Dark Angel (Ire) will remain at €60,000 (AU$92,800) for 2023 as Yeomanstown Stud released fee details on Friday.
First-season sire Invincible Army (Ire) remains at €7500 (AU$11,600) while Supremacy (Ire) has been dropped to €10,000 (AU$15,500) from €12,500 (AU$19,300). Shaman's (Ire) first foals sell this autumn and he remains at €5000 (AU$7700).
Triple Grade 1 Jack Christopher retired to Ashford
Jack Christopher (USA), a son of Munnings (USA), has been retired from racing and will stand in 2023 alongside his sire at Coolmore's Ashford Stud. His introductory fee will be US$45,000 (AU$69,600).
“We are delighted to have Jack Christopher now here at Ashford standing alongside his sire Munnings,” said Coolmore's Dermot Ryan. “He's a striking horse with great presence and a lovely temperament. Horses like him are what makes racing exciting to watch.”
