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-old fillies by Capitalist and Toronado (Ire) chase maiden success at Sale on Sunday.
Sale, Race 1, 12.45pm AEDT, Mac Waste Maiden Plate, $42,500, 1000m
Ostrom, 3-year-old filly (Capitalist x Siwa Lady {Gonski})
The well-bred Ostrom (Capitalist) makes her second start at Sale for her trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes on Sunday.
She ran a battling fifth on debut at Stony Creek in late December when well in the market, she has jumped out since at Pakenham. So it would be no surprise to see quick improvement.
Capitalist | Standing at Newgate Farm
Ostrom is out of the Listed winner Siwa Lady (Gonski), who has left the two winners including the seven-time winner and Group 3 placed Reformist (Dissident). Siwa Lady is a half-sister to the Listed winner Oasis Girl (Redoute’s Choice), and the multiple stakes-placed Diamond Oasis (Lonhro).
Siwa Lady, in recent times has left a yearling colt by Street Boss (USA), a colt foal by Royal Meeting (Ire), and was served by Street Boss last spring.
Sale, Race 2, 1.15pm AEDT, Vale Dennis Nichols Maiden Plate, $42,500, 1200m
Loveyamore, 3-year-old filly (Toronado (Ire) x Bella Amore {Snitzel})
The promising Loveyamore (Toronado {Ire}) makes her debut at Sale on Sunday for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr. She has had a couple of jump-outs at Cranbourne to prepare herself for her debut in the hands of Zac Spain.
Loveyamore is out of the dual winner Bella Amore (Snitzel), she is a full-sister to the Group 3 winner Immortal Love (Snitzel), a half-sister to the dual Listed winner I’mlovin’ya (Capitalist), and a three-quarter-sister to the Listed winner and stallion Ducimus.
Toronado (Ire) | Standing at Swettenham Stud
This is also the extended family of the smart sprinter Written Beauty (Written Tycoon), who was successful at Group 3 and Listed level.
Bella Amore, in recent times has left a yearling colt by Capitalist, a foal filly by Tassort, and was served by Written By last spring.
Looking Back:
Hidrix (Extreme Choice) - Was an impressive winner at Group 3 level on debut, he looks to have a big future.
Miss Scandal (NZ) (Home Affairs) - Disappointed running eighth on debut.
Big Sky (Bivouac) - Won very nicely, he looks a big chance in the big juvenile races ahead this season,
