Looking Ahead highlights runners of interest across Australia and New Zealand. Whether they are an exceptionally well-bred or high-priced runner early in their career chasing maiden success, a promising galloper returning to the track or a horse that has trialled particularly well, we’ll aim to give you something to follow.
Two promising 3-year-olds by Written Tycoon and Russian Revolution are chasing maiden victory at Kilmore on Sunday
Bet365 Park Kilmore, Race 1, 1.10pm AEDT, Hanson Cleaning Services Maiden Plate, $42,000, 1450m
Pavlich, 3-year-old gelding (Written Tycoon x Pivotal Connection (GB) {Pivotal {GB}})
The well-bred Pavlich (Written Tycoon) chases maiden success at start number two for Mornington trainer Matt Laurie at Kilmore on Sunday.
On debut he ran a fast finishing third at Geelong over 1335 metres, and the step up to 1450 metres looks ideal for this promising gelding.
Pavlich is the second foal out of Pivotal Connection (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), she was talented on the track winning three times in America and Ireland, and being Listed placed in America.
Pavlich as a yearling | Image courtesy of Inglis
Pavlich’s grandam Parvana (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) was a winner over 2400 metres, and is a half sister to the talented Group 2 winning stallion Mehmas (Ire).
Pivotal Connection in recent years has left a 2-year-old colt by Lucky Vega (Ire), a yearling colt by Diatonic (Jpn), and a filly foal by Alabama Express.
Pavlich was purchased by Hong Kong Bloodstock, Matt Laurie Racing and Wilannah Park Bloodstock for $300,000 from the Yulong draft at the 2024 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.
Bet365 Park Kilmore, Race 5, 3.30pm AEDT, C+M Build Group Maiden Plate, $55,000, 1200m
Tan Tat Delight, 3-year-old filly (Russian Revolution x Tan Tat Bel {Pivotal {GB}})
The Chris Waller-trained Tan Tat Delight (Russian Revolution) looks to go one better at Kilmore on Sunday over 1200 metres, following a very good second on debut at Kyneton earlier this month behind Asiatic (Tagaloa)..
Russian Revolution | Standing at Newgate Farm
The Russian Revolution filly is the third foal out of the unraced Tan Tat Bel (Bel Esprit). She boasts a strong pedigree, being a half-sister to Group 3 and Listed winner Tan Tat De Lago (Encosta De Lago), and Tan Tat Sun – Sun Jewellery (H.K.), a three-time Listed winner and Champion Miler in Hong Kong.
Another high-class member of this family is Umrum (Umatilla {NZ}), a 14-time winner who included two G1 Toorak Handicap victories in his record.
In recent years, Tan Tat Bel has produced a yearling colt by Best Of Bordeaux and missed to Lofty Strike last spring.
Looking Back
Scartoon (Spirit Of Boom) - Was too quick for her opposition winning nicely at the Sunshine Coast.
Gold Cup (NZ) (Super Seth) - Ran a lovely fourth on debut at Gosford, she ran on strongly from well back in the field and looks like a filly that will improve with more ground.
Diacon (Tassort) - Was a nice winner at Gosford, she is one to watch.
