Bowman taken to hospital in Hong Kong
Hugh Bowman has been transferred to hospital after being involved in a fall in Hong Kong at Sha Tin on Saturday.
Bowman was aboard the John Size-trained Tuchel (NZ) (Redwood {GB}) in the Panasonic Cup when the horse fell. Medics were immediately on the scene to assist Bowman, who was reported conscious and taken to hospital via ambulance.
Babylon Berlin back with a bang
Prolific 6-year-old mare Babylon Berlin (All Too Hard) struck again at stakes level on Saturday, landing the G3 Legacy Lodge Sprint comfortably at Te Rapa on her return from a break.
Trained by Ben and Ryan Foote, the daughter of All Too Hard scored by 0.5l over Maven Belle (NZ) (Burgundy {NZ}) in the 1200-metre feature. Her victory sealed a treble for the afternoon for jockey Courtney Barnes.
Last seen finishing seventh behind Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) in the G1 William Reid S. at The Valley in March, Babylon Berlin is on track for her targets of the G1 Sistema Railway at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day followed by the G1 Telegraph at Trentham according to co-trainer Ben Foote.
“It is also on the cards that we take her back to Australia as we have unfinished business there,” he said. “... But I want that Group 1 win on her record so those two big races here are what we are focussed on.”
Tassort’s Onemoretwomany scores on debut
Newgate Farm’s first-season sire Tassort, sired his third winner on Saturday at Ascot courtesy of the Neville Parnham-trained Onemoretwomany.
The 2-year-old colt, ridden by Brad Parnham, defeated Battle Commander (Rommel) and Ah Kum (Awesome Rock).
Onemoretwomany wins Race 1 at Ascot | Image courtesy of Western Racepix
Originally a $12,000 purchase by Grant Burns’ Premium Bloodstock Services (FBAA) at the 2022 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, Onemoretwomany was later a $70,000 yearling at the 2023 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale.
Muramasa adds Queen Elizabeth to Coongy success
Since being gelded, the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Muramasa (Deep Impact {Jpn}) has been in career-best form. The 4-year-old opened this preparation winning a BM78 at Flemington before claiming the G3 Coongy Cup, and on Saturday took out the G3 Queen Elizabeth S.
Muramasa, ridden by Daniel Moor, was dominant over the 2600-metre journey beating Ladies Man (NZ) (Zed {NZ}).
The 4-year-old was a $500,000 purchase by Busuttin Racing from the draft of Arrowfield Stud at the 2021 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Muramasa is the son of the classy G2 Silver Shadow S. victress Omei Sword (High Chaparral {Ire}), a daughter of the G1 Thousand Guineas winner Irish Lights (Fastnet Rock).
Nest Egg gives Marsh a double
Cambridge-based horseman Stephen Marsh enjoyed a successful Saturday in New Zealand. At Te Rapa, Marsh unveiled a promising juvenile in Velocious (Written Tycoon), while at Riccarton Park his proven performer Nest Egg (NZ) (Reliable Man {GB}) broke through at stakes level for the first time.
The 5-year-old gelding, partnered by Warren Kennedy, defeated Oso Savvy (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Listed Metropolitan Trophy over 2800 metres.
Nest Egg is the 25th stakes winner for dual Group 1 winner Reliable Man (GB), who stands at Westbury Stud.
Kah guides General Beau back to winner’s circle
Jamie Kah started Champions Day on a dream note, winning the first two races on the card and in the process guided the talented General Beau (Brazen Beau) back to the winner’s circle in the Listed Resimax Group Always Welcome S.
The 5-year-old entire had not won a race since September 2021, but had been racing in consistent form with four top five Group performances in his last four starts.
Finishing second to General Beau was the tenacious Parisal (Astern), making it a quinella for Darley-based sires.
Eighty-second stakes winner for Not A Single Doubt
The late Not A Single Doubt brought up his 82nd stakes winner courtesy of Not Guilty (NZ). The Tony Pike-trained 5-year-old mare, ridden by Lily Sutherland, narrowly denied Lincoln’s Kruz (Kuroshio) in the Listed Pegasus S. over 1000 metres at Riccarton Park.
Not Guilty failed to meet her reserve of $250,000 when offered by Bhima Thoroughbreds at the 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Pike Racing offered Not Guilty on the 2023 Inglis Digital June (Late) Online Sale where Hunter Valley Bloodstock shelled out $480,000 to secure her.
Yulong sire’s quinella Te Rapa juvenile race
Stephen Marsh debuted a daughter of Yulong’s Champion Sire Written Tycoon, Velocious, at Te Rapa on Saturday. The 2-year-old, ridden by Sam Spratt, defeated Red Sea (NZ), a son of Yulong's recent acquisition Pierata, by 0.8l over 1000 metres.
Velocious is from the Snitzel mare Parmalove, a winner of two races, she’s the dam of Penvose Lad (NZ) (U S Navy Flag {USA}), a placegetter in the Listed Champagne S. Paramlove has also produced Mozzarella (Capitalist), who was fourth in a Listed race. Velocious is closely related to Liesele (Exceed And Excel), a winner of nine races including the Listed Alinghi S.
The filly was a NZ$190,000 purchase by Go Racing from the draft of Inglewood Stud at the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale.
Stratosphere sires eighth winner
The second-season sire Stratosphere sired his eighth individual winner when the Jessie Bazan-trained Anyways Roxie was a dominant 3l victress over Miss Keeds (Akeed Mofeed {GB}) and Rockierro (Pierro) at Hobart on Saturday.
Stratosphere | Standing at Grenville Stud
Anyways Roxie is from the Statue Of Liberty (USA) mare Anyways Rosie, a victress of three races at 1000 metres. The filly is from the family of tough nine-time winner Handle The Truth (Star Witness), a winner of the Listed National Sprint and $2 million The Kosciuszko.
Stratosphere, a son of Snitzel, stands for $7700 (inc GST) at Tasmanian-based Grenville Stud.
Kobayashi does the job for Mishani
Mishani Enterprises' owner Mike Crooks and trainer Les Ross, have spoken in the past their appreciation for the stock of the Aquis-based sire Kobayashi. On Saturday at Doomben the trio combined again with Mishani Aloha, ridden by Ben Thompson, the filly having her second start had the upper hand over Head Honcho (Headwater), while stablemate Mishani Suspect (Sun City) finished third.
Mishani Aloha is the fourth foal from the Refuse To Bend (Ire) mare Hawaiian Princess. Mishani Enterprises paid $4000 to secure Mishani Aloha from the draft of KBL Thoroughbreds at the 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling Sale.
Watadeel strikes for Neasham
The 4-year-old gelding Watadeel (Dundeel {NZ}), recently joined the stable of Annabel Neasham, and the change had immediate effect for the connections with the gelding successful in Saturday’s Australian Childhood Foundation Trophy (BM90) at Flemington.
Watadeel, ridden by Jamie Kah, was able to outmuscle James McDonald aboard Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel).
The gelding was a $115,000 purchase by Bennett Racing from the draft of Stonehouse Thoroughbreds at the 2021 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale.
Antino to be spelled
The Tony Gollan-trained Antino (NZ) (Redwood {GB}) has reported to have pulled-up three out of four lame when finishing unplaced in the $2 million The Five Diamonds at Rosehill on Saturday.
Antino’s rider, Sam Clipperton, told Racing NSW, “To me it seemed Antino was a bit flat. He was warm and sweaty before the start but seemed like he didn’t have a zip in his legs.”
Connections indicated that the gelding would be spelled.
O’Hara stood down
Sydney-based jockey Kathy O’Hara was stood down for the remander of the meeting by Rosehill’s club doctor on Saturday after sustaining an injury to her foot in the barriers prior to the running of Race 3 where her mount Waikiki (NZ) (Tivaci) was scratched. O’Hara’s foot was x-rayed which revealed she had sustained no breaks. However, O’Hara is set for at least seven days on the sidelines.
Shadwell unveil 2024 fees
There will be a change of scene for Shadwell's British-based stallions, who will move from Nunnery Stud to be located at the historic Beech House Stud in Newmarket for the 2024 breeding season.
As previously announced, the dual Group 1 winner Mostahdaf (Ire) joins the roster for next year and will be introduced at a fee of £15,000 (AU$28,800).
Shadwell's star turn Baaeed (GB), who was the top-rated turf horse in the world in 2022, remains at his opening fee of £80,000 (AU$153,600), having covered 162 mares in his first book.
Baaeed (GB) | Standing at Shadwell Stud
“Shadwell are delighted to welcome Mostahdaf to the stallion roster for 2024,” said Stephen Collins, Shadwell's European bloodstock manager. Mostahdaf has a pedigree packed with natural speed. He is a quality, well balanced, imposing individual with an athletic walk and, being a son of the remarkable Frankel, he should prove very popular with breeders.”
Mohaather (GB), whose first runners will appear on the track next season, completes the lineup in England and will stand at a fee of £12,500 (AU$24,000). Tasleet (GB) will not stand for Shadwell this year, with a new location for the sire of top sprinter Bradsell (GB) to be announced in due course.
Derrinstown Stud in Ireland is home to Minzaal (Ire), whose fee is unchanged in his second season and remains at €15,000 (AU$28,800).
Classic winner Awtaad (Ire), the sire of Group/Grade 1 winners Anmaat (Ire) and Anisette (GB) in 2023, will remain at his fee of €5000 (AU$9600).
Always a courageous fighter, WinStar stallion Paynter euthanised
WinStar's Grade I-winning millionaire Paynter (USA), whose story of perseverance captivated the racing world in 2012, had to be euthanised on Friday, November 10, due to lameness, the farm said in a release Friday morning.
The 2009 son of Awesome Again (USA) captured the 2012 GI Haskell Invitational S. and finished a close second in that year's GI Belmont S. for owner Zayat Stables and trainer Bob Baffert. After nearly wiring the field in the 2012 GI Belmont S. and winning the GI Haskell Invitational, Paynter developed a fever and was subsequently found to be suffering from colitis. His condition at the time required a lengthy hospital stay, and his life-threatening medical crisis was chronicled on social media under the hashtag #PowerUpPaynter. His remarkable bravery, along with the exceptional veterinary care he received, led to a full recovery. As a result, racing enthusiasts chose to award Paynter the 2012 Vox Populi Award and acknowledged his courageous journey as the NTRA's “Moment of the Year.”
Paynter (USA) | Image courtesy of Sarah Andrew
Following his recovery, Paynter rejoined Baffert's barn in 2013 and the 4-year-old capped off his improbable comeback with a memorable 4.5l win at Hollywood Park in June. He also went on to finish second in the GI Awesome Again S. and the G2 San Diego H. before retiring to WinStar Farm following an unplaced effort in that year's Breeders' Cup Classic.
As a stallion, Paynter successfully passed on his unique blend of talent and courageousness. In 2021, he was a top 10 general sire, led by his chief earner and Horse of the Year Knicks Go (USA), Horse of the Year and Champion Older Male.
Karakontie's Gainesway Stud fee at US$15,000
Gainesway stallion and GI Breeders' Cup Mile hero Karakontie (Jpn) will stand for US$15,000 (AU$23,600) LFSN, the farm said in a release Friday morning.
Bred and raced by the Niarchos Family, Karakontie campaigned in France, where he won a pair of Group races as a 2-year-old, including the G1 Qatar Prix Jean Luc Lagardere Grand Criterium. The future sire trained on as a 3-year-old to capture the classic G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains-French 2000 Guineas before travelling to Santa Anita for that Breeders' Cup win.
Karakontie continues to serve as one of the best-value sires in Kentucky with runners like She Feels Pretty (USA), who won the GI Natalma S. and placed in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf; Foreign Relations (USA), winner of the G3 Louisville S. at Churchill; and the Australian-raced Princess Grace (USA), a multiple Group 2 winner and multiple Group 1 performer.
