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Written Tycoon eyes a red-letter day with magnificent seven

Paul Symes

ANZ News

Despite his advancing years, Written Tycoon (Iglesia) has sprinted out of the blocks in the race to be crowned Australia’s leading three-year-old sire and Yulong’s general gets the chance to remind some young pretenders of his enduring talents with no fewer than seven of his three-year-old progeny contesting stakes races this Saturday.

Written Tycoon was crowned last season’s champion three-year-old sire and, with 12 winners - including three at stakes grade - already to his name in that coveted category, he would be a short-priced favourite to retain his title just six weeks into the new campaign.

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The early-season purple patch was instigated in mid-August by his Rosebud (Listed, 1100m) victor Skyhook, who will jump from barrier three second-up in Saturday’s Run to the Rose (Gr 2, 1200m) - a race sponsored by Written Tycoon’s resident farm, Yulong.

With the Golden Rose (Gr 1, 1400m) his primary target in Sydney before a potential trip to Melbourne for the Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m), the colt will need to be fighting out the finish again at Rosehill if he is to fulfil such lofty aspirations.

“He had a bit of a class edge on the field in the Rosebud, so although we were obviously delighted with the win we would’ve been disappointed if he hadn’t finished at least in the top three,” co-trainer Sterling Alexiou told ANZ News.

“It was a bit of an unknown on the heavy track last time, so it was great to see him handle it well because with more rain around in Sydney this week, he’s likely to get similar conditions again. He conceded weight to his rivals in the Rosebud and still managed to win in good style, but clearly he will need to improve again to be winning this race on Saturday.

“He’s naturally athletic so he probably didn’t look like he was carrying any condition in the mounting yard last time, but there was definitely improvement to come with him. All being well we’ll push onto the Golden Rose then if he runs out a strong 1400 metres, we’d have to consider a race like the Caulfield Guineas. He’s very adaptable and a push button, he usually relaxes very nicely in the run so at this stage I wouldn’t have any worries about stepping him up in trip.”

Perhaps surprisingly, Skyhook is to date the only Written Tycoon yearling ever purchased by Alexiou and training partner Gerald Ryan, who will also saddle stablemate King Of Pop (Farnan) in the Run to the Rose.

Skyhook’s outstanding physique and innate athleticism persuaded the stable to part with $575,000 to acquire the colt at last year’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, making him the sale’s second most expensive Written Tycoon colt behind the regally-bred Patonga, whose dam is multiple Group 1 winner In Her Time (Time Thief).

“As good a stallion as he is, I personally don’t think the Written Tycoons always make the best sale horses because in my experience the bigger, more imposing yearlings don’t necessarily go on to become the best racehorses,” said Alexiou.

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“But this colt was a bit more refined than your typical Written Tycoon, so he probably throws more to [his grandsire] Last Tycoon. He’s always been a great mover so we were pretty confident that he would be up and running as a two-year-old, and hopefully he can keep improving into his three-year-old season. We paid a lot of money for him so there was a fair bit of interest in him, but it’s good to see him repaying the faith we showed.”

Skyhook’s first-up triumph was subsequently franked when Rosebud runner-up Grand Prairie - the blueblood colt who lines up in Saturday’s Ming Dynasty Quality (Gr 3, 1400m) - became his sire’s 78th individual stakes winner in a dramatic renewal of the Up And Coming Stakes (Gr 3, 1300m) at Rosehill a fortnight ago.

Over at Caulfield some 15 minutes later, Tycoon Star ensured another red-letter day for his sire when the colt raced clear of a crack field to double his stakes tally in the McNeil Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m).

Tycoon Star, whose stakes-placed dam Miss Iano (Equiano) was a $310,000 purchase for Yulong at last year’s Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, will continue along his path towards the Coolmore Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) when he is reunited with jockey Mick Dee in the Poseidon Stakes (Listed, 1100m) at Flemington.

A $400,000 purchase by Lindsay Park from Yulong, who plucked the colt from Milburn Creek’s draft at the 2023 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, Tycoon Star is the early favourite to claim the Poseidon - a race won last year by freshman stallion Growing Empire (Zoustar), whom he will almost certainly stand alongside at Nagambie at some stage.

Tycoon Star’s only previous competitive outing at Flemington produced a debut win in the Maribyrnong Plate (Gr 3, 1000m), with stablemates Bacash (Cosmic Force) and Shining Smile (Spirit Of Boom) - who re-opposes on Saturday - rounding out the trifecta.

Winning form anywhere provides a handy form guide but particularly down the straight, and that muscle memory should give Tycoon Star a crucial advantage over some of his rivals, according to co-trainer Ben Hayes.

“He’s one from one at Flemington and has proved he is very adept down the straight, so that’s a big tick in his box,” said Hayes, who together with brothers Will and JD will also be represented by Godolphin colt Aleppo Pine (Blue Point) in the $175,000 contest.

“We’ll look to ride him [Tycoon Star] where he’s comfortable and if he can show the same turn of foot as he did last time, he’ll be very hard to beat. If he can win or run very well again on Saturday, then it’s all systems go for the Coolmore. Yulong are in the business of making stallions so there would be no better race for him to win than the Coolmore.”

With Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr. 1, 1200m) hero Devil Night (Extreme Choice) and ultra-impressive last-start maiden winner Bedourie (Written Tycoon) also in the Poseidon, there is a good chance that Yulong’s bottle green colours will again be front and centre on a day when their poster girl Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) looks to honour her late sire with yet another top tier success in the Makybe Diva Stakes (Gr 1, 600m).

Given his exalted achievements, it is something of a surprise that Written Tycoon has never produced a Poseidon winner but having sired one-third of the nine-strong field, he appears well-placed to resolve one of the few anomalies on his CV.

Bedourie is the second foal out of the stakes performed mare Talented (Snitzel), and the $525,000 purchase proved he had inherited some of his dam’s natural speed when he broke through recently in dynamic fashion at Geelong for the training partnership of Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman.

The third and final son of Written Tycoon set to contest this year’s renewal of the Poseidon is Cannyworth, who looks to make the quantum leap from winning a Benchmark 68 (1112m) race at Bendigo to competing at Listed level at Flemington for his local trainer Glen Thompson.

A $120,000 Inglis Easter acquisition by the late Mike Moroney in partnership with his brother Paul, Cannyworth initially took time to develop the required race smarts but having been gelded after two unplaced runs, he seems a reformed character this preparation.

Thompson is under no illusions that Cannyworth - who opened at $51 - faces comfortably the stiffest test of his career. However, the son of premiership-winning trainer Vic Thompson is adamant the first foal produced by Nuptials (Snitzel) - who never lived up to her $1 million price tag on the racetrack - won’t be disgraced on Saturday.

“He’s won a couple of races this prep and I thought he ran well enough in a hot race at Caulfield two starts back, so we’re happy to take our chance with him on Saturday,” Thompson told ANZ News.

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“He’s always shown us plenty at home but he was a little bit disappointing when we took him to the races for his first two starts, so we took the decision to geld him and it’s definitely done the trick. He raced just off the speed in his two wins whereas at Caulfield he was out in front, so we’ll be looking to get some cover on Saturday and hopefully he can hit the line strongly.

“Jamie Mott rode him to his debut win and he knows the horse well, so we’re very happy to have him back on board on Saturday. The horse had a little freshen-up between runs because there aren’t too many options around for three-year-olds at the minute, so there’s no doubt he’ll be better for the run but we’ve got him as fit as we possibly can. His work in the build-up to the race has been very good, so provided he handles the straight I would expect him to be competitive.”

Later in the day, Signature Scent and Scenic Point complete the seven-strong set of three-year-old stakes runners Written Tycoon will send out when the pair line up in the Cap d’Antibes (Listed, 1100m).

Despite being well-supported in the market, neither filly was able to extend the unbeaten start to their respective careers in the Quezette Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m). However, Team Hayes are fully expecting sharp improvement from Scenic Point, who had been anointed a future star by many seasoned observers after she burst onto the scene as a juvenile with a 3.5-length romp at Pakenham, and promptly followed it up with stakes success as the odds-on favourite in the Redoute’s Choice Stakes (Listed, 1100m).

“There’s no denying we were a little disappointed with her first-up run,” said [Ben] Hayes, who also confirmed that Mr Brightside (Bullbars) is primed and ready to defend his Makybe Diva Stakes title in the feature race of the day.

“She did a few things wrong that day which isn’t like her but she’s since won a jumpout in good style down the Flemington straight, so that gives us a lot more confidence heading into Saturday. Where she heads after that will depend on how she performs, but I think we’ll probably stick to the sprint trips for now and potentially look to stretch her out over further in the autumn. We still think she’s an exciting filly with a bright future, so we certainly haven’t lost any faith in her.”

Morning Briefing

Australia

Gollan banking on Antino dictating Flemington Group 1

Tony Gollan and Blake Shinn (Credit: Sportpix)

Tony Gollan is banking on Antino’s (Redwood) jockey Blake Shinn to not allow Saturday's Makybe Diva Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Flemington to be turned into a sprint for home. With just six horses confirmed for this weekend's 1600-metre contest, Gollan is hoping that his dual Group 1 winner can add to his already impressive second-up record of four wins and a placing from six starts. “I don’t think Blake would allow it to be a sit and sprint,” Gollan told The Verdict podcast. “If it’s going to be like that, Blake would want to up the pressure a little way out. He [Antino] is not really a sit and sprint sort of horse. Blake does his own homework. He knows what he is doing. He knows what the horse can do. We know he’s not the fastest horse in the race, our bloke, but he can sustain a good gallop."

Bur Dubai seeking Cup ticket

The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Bur Dubai (Night Of Thunder) will chase a ballot exemption for the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) when he lines up in Saturday’s Archer Stakes (Gr 3, 2500m) at Flemington. The MyRacehorse-owned import finished second over 2040 metres at The Valley last start, and Price believes the rise in distance will give Bur Dubai the chance to go one better. "He goes to the Archer and has not put a foot wrong this time in," Price said. "He has got a big, clean-winded tank on him, and I think he'll show up, it's just a matter if he's good enough. Training-wise, we are sailing through unencumbered by any issues. He's a happy horse. He's very fit, and he doesn't carry a lot of body weight on him at this point of his career." Bur Dubai will jump from barrier four with last-start partner Beau Mertens on board.

Euphoric bidding for golden Cup berth

Cranbourne-based trainer Greg Eurell has put in his first ever Melbourne Cup nomination with consistent stayer Euphoric (Sebring). The Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m)-winning handler has eyes on the Flemington feature and will run his six-year-old gelding in Saturday's Archer Stakes - a race that provides a ballot-free entry to the Melbourne Cup for the winner. "After his last start at The Valley [fifth over 2500 metres], The Archer was the next race for him and it's a 'win-and-you're-in' the Cup race. If he won and he wasn't in, you'd be kicking yourself," Eurell told Racing.com. "Looks it's pie in the sky, a lot of the nominations are that way for the Cup, but imagine if he won and we didn't have a nom in. When we saw this race was a qualifier for the Melbourne Cup, we thought: 'Well it's worth throwing a nom' as if something happened on Saturday and we were lucky enough to pull it off, then we could head in that direction. There wasn't a suitable 2000-metre race for him, so we thought why not give him a try. The last start at The Valley was encouraging. A lot of his runs this time indicated we should look at exploring him over longer, not that 2500 metres was on the radar but it was the only thing that was available."

French import bidding to make instant impact

Listed-winning French import Newlook (New Bay) will bid to showcase his Melbourne Cup credentials this weekend when he lines up in the Archer Stakes at Flemington. The five-year-old gelding has made two starts in Australia for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, running seventh over 1600 metres at Caulfield on July 26 and eighth at the same track behind Revelare (So You Think) on August 30. “He was a little bit disappointing last start after a very good first-up run but we feel he will get back on track at Flemington on the bigger track and over 2500 metres," Busuttin told Racing.com. "He won his last three starts in France over 2500 metres. We’ve been happy with him since and I think he will run very well. We will let him find his feet at Flemington. He didn't run terribly at Caulfield as Revelare whipped around him and laid in on him. He was never going to beat Revelare but it stopped him in his tracks and it was hard to pick up and he still held his ground. We paid a decent price for him and he’s got decent form in Europe and if he runs up to that he will be amongst it.”

Bobbie Lewis task for Royal Insignia

In-form trainer Grahame Begg will saddle Royal Insignia (Written Tycoon) in Saturday’s Bobbie Lewis Quality (Gr 2, 1200m) at Flemington, with a potential tilt at the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) at Caulfield the following week if he performs well. "If he won, or ran really well, you'd have to think about backing him up into the Rupert Clarke," Begg said. "You never know, you couldn't rule it out, the quick back up, as he's had a month between his first up and second up runs. If not, he'd go to the Gilgai, back at Flemington. It will be interesting to see how he handles the straight on Saturday as it could prove pivotal." Royal Insignia will get conditions to suit and Begg is confident the entire has taken improvement from his first-up run. The four-year-old was not comfortable on a Soft 6 when resuming in the Regal Roller Stakes (Listed, 1200m) at Caulfield on August 16, closing strongly for third. "He had a trial last week at Caulfield and he's prepped up beautifully," Begg said. "The way he's going, we're extremely bullish. He's doing everything we're asking him to do, and you can see it in his work. When he works on ground that's got a bit of give in it, he's completely different to a track that's got a bit of firmness to it." Royal Insignia will carry 53 kilograms with Craig Williams on board.

Waller colts set to star at Rosehill

Chris Waller will have a strong hand across Saturday’s feature three-year-old contests at Rosehill, led by Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) runner-up Wodeton (Wootton Bassett) in the The Run To The Rose (Gr 2, 1200m). Wodeton resumed with a close second to Raging Force (Cosmic Force) in the San Domenico Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) and Waller is confident the colt can break through at stakes level on Saturday. “As a two-year-old, [he raced] without much luck, so it was nice to see him come back like that,” Waller said. “We know he's going to improve with a bit of distance.” Former James Cummings-trained Beiwacht (Bivouac) made his debut for the stable in the San Domenico, finishing third after racing wide. Drawn barrier four on Saturday, Waller said the Group 2-winning colt is a potential Golden Rose (Gr 1, 1400m) contender. “If he settles from a good draw, he could go there as well,” he said. “He's a very nice horse. A professional horse. He's a very good type and he is already a Group Two winner. He's got a box left to tick and that's a Group 1.” JJ Atkins (Gr 1, 1600m) runner up Hidden Achievement (I Am Invincible) also resumes in the Run To The Rose but has drawn wide in barrier 16, while Sixties (Flying Artie) was scratched and will head to the Ming Dynasty (Gr 3, 1400m) for a clash with stablemate Autumn Boy (The Autumn Sun). Autumn Boy was unbeaten in his two-start juvenile campaign, highlighted by a Listed success at Eagle Farm, and is being aimed at the Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m). “He’s by The Autumn Sun and he got a mile easily, so it’s exciting,” Waller said. “We’d like to run him in the Golden Rose but Saturday will tell us more and then it would be nice to be running in a Caulfield Guineas.”

Gangsta Granny with point to prove in Sheraco

Gangsta Granny (Written Tycoon) will bid to prove her first-up performance was not a fluke when she contests the Sheraco Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Rosehill on Saturday. The Michael, Wayne and John Hawkes-trained mare was only claimed late by Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun) in the Toy Show Quality (Gr 3, 1100m), going down by a half-length to the boom filly. "She just got left wanting in front. I wish the leader had have gone another fifty or seventy metres," Michael Hawkes said. "It would have made it interesting because Autumn Glow's wheels were spinning and then by the time it balanced up, our mare probably still gets beaten but it could have been a little bit different. If she's not there we win and everybody is talking about her."

Spring plans to be decided for returning Lilac

Last-start James H B Carr Stakes (Gr 3, 1400m) winner Lilac (Justify) will make her return this weekend when the four-year-old lines up in the Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill. The daughter of Justify (Scat Daddy) has no plans set in place yet for this campaign by her trainers Annabel and Rob Archibald, but connections are hoping she can make it back to Group 1 level. As well as her Group 3 success back in April, Lilac ran third in both the Light Fingers Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) and P J Bell Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) while also finishing fourth in the Surround Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) on her sole try at the top level. “She was excellent last preparation,’’ Rob Archibald told Racing NSW. “She started in all the big races and I thought she did a fantastic job culminating in that last win in the James Carr. She’s going to have to take that next step into more open company but we think she’s got the ability to do it. I wouldn’t say we’re quite where Lady Shenandoah is, but she can be very competitive in a race like this. Most of her form is on better ground so obviously it’s a bit of an unknown on the heavy, soft seems okay, but she goes there in good order and is there to run well. Who knows where she is going to end up this time in but she’s a talented mare now and we’re looking forward to her resuming.”

Pier poised for spring return

Group 1 winner Pier (Proisir) is set to resume in the Theo Marks Stakes (Gr 2, 1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday, following a Queensland winter spell that trainers Darryn and Briar Weatherley believe has served him well. The six-year-old gelding placed in the BRC Sprint (Gr 3, 1350m) and claimed the Wayne Wilson (Listed, 1600m) in Brisbane earlier this year before his break. He later joined Weatherley’s Sydney base, where he finished second in a 790-metre Warwick Farm trial last week. “He spelled and pre-trained up in Brisbane, so he has been over here the whole time,” Darryn Weatherley said. “He has settled in at Warwick Farm really well, is eating well and working well. He trialled up really well, I am very pleased with him.” While happy with the Pier’s progress, Weatherley said the wet conditions could be a factor first-up. “He is looking good and whatever he does on Saturday he will improve on. He will be in need of the run,” he said. “They have had quite a bit of rain over here so that track is going to be a little bit testing. He handles all types of footing, but it just may be a bit too testing for his fitness.” The Epsom Handicap (Gr 1, 1600m) is Pier’s primary spring aim and he may have a tilt at the Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) dependent on his Randwick performance.

El Castello set for Theo Marks return

After almost a year on the sidelines, Group 1 winner El Castello (Castelvecchio) is set to make his return in Saturday’s Theo Marks Stakes at Rosehill. Formerly trained by Anthony Cummings, El Castello was a star three-year-old in Sydney last spring when putting together a four-race winning streak that culminated in a Spring Champion Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) victory before finishing fifth in the Victorian Derby (Gr 1, 2500m). Niggling issues ruled him out of the autumn, but now in the care of Joe Pride, his new trainer hasn't seen any signs of those since taking over his conditioning. "He's a big boy and he's got a lot of confidence about him but he's a serious racehorse," Pride said. "You've only got to look at his record to see that. Even at the end of last preparation, he still managed to run a good race in the Derby from a terrible draw." A son of Castelvecchio (Dundeel), El Castello is still an entire and a potential stud proposition, however, Pride will prepare him differently by aiming to keep him sharp enough for targets up to a mile. "There's not a lot of appetite at stud for horses who win over 2000 metres and beyond so I'm trying to make more of a sprinter-miler out of him," Pride said. "If we can do that and he can show he's got a bit of speed in his legs, a race like the Golden Eagle might be a nice race for him."

Spring options for Angel Capital

Chris Waller has outlined a Group 1 campaign for Angel Capital (Capitalist), who made a winning start for the stable in last weekend’s Chautauqua Stakes (Listed, 1200m) at Moonee Valley. The entire, who was previously trained by Clinton McDonald before his now owners, Yulong, bought him privately, could next line up in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) at Caulfield. “If he draws well, I would like to run in the Sir Rupert Clarke, providing the owners agree,” Waller said. “He’s still a handicapper. I’ve got a philosophy, if they win one Group 1, they don’t just win one, they win two or three or more. I think tick that first box; if he drew wide in the Sir Rupert Clarke, he can always wait a week and run in the Manikato and then probably get The Everest slot holders knocking.” Angel Capital is rated a $4 equal favourite for next Saturday’s Sir Rupert Clarke, while he is a $6 chance for the Manikato Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) and $34 for The Everest (Gr 1, 1200m).

‘Green’ Star Trip scores at Seymour

The Ciaron Maher-trained Star Trip (Star Witness) made a winning debut at Seymour on Thursday when taking out a 1000-metre maiden. Ridden by Mark Zahra, the three-year-old colt proved 0.8 lengths too strong for Gold Coast Belle (So You Think) with a further half-length back to the third-placed Blaze Away (Doubtland). “He’s a big horse, so I just wanted to have him in a bit of clear running and get going at the right time, but when Celine's horse [Bidu] kicked forward I just had to navigate my way around her heels," Zahra said. "From the 400 metres when I asked him for an effort he was going to be very tough to run down. He's very green still in amongst them and he's learning his craft, but he definitely has got the ability to go on from here for sure." Purchased for $280,000 by his trainer from the Vinery Stud draft at the 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Star Trip runs for a syndicate of stable clients and is the second winner out of the winning Shamardal (Giant’s Causeway) mare Joyful Journey, herself a half-sister to stakes winner Landing (More Than Ready) being out of the Group 3-winning mare Joy Of Flight (Flying Spur).

Azazel strikes for Walker and OTI

Ready To Run Sales graduate Azazel (Shocking) debuted with a victory in a 1600-metre maiden at Seymour on Thursday. Bought by Te Akau principal David Ellis CNZM in conjunction with OTI Racing & Bloodstock for NZ$140,000 at the 2024 Ready To Run Sale at Karaka, Azazel was trapped wide in the early stages when pressing forward from barrier ten under Michael Dee. Landing outside the leader at the 1000 metres as the tempo steadied, the gelding displayed plenty of grit and determination to score narrowly by 0.2 lengths over Manifest The Milli (Puissance De Lune). There was a further 0.4 lengths back to the odds-on favourite Cavalry (Brutal) in third. “It was great to see him win on debut over a mile, today,” Mark Walker, who trains the Te Akau team at Cranbourne, said. “It’s never easy to win over that trip first-up, and he was clearly headed and fought back solidly, and great to get a win on board with the OTI team, after our first runner finished third. We’re going to plot a path for Azazel towards the VRC Derby and just see if he’s strong and mature enough to handle the preparation. It was a no panic ride by Mick [Dee], off the awkward gate, and also a good reward for every one at the stables, who are working hard, to get their second win this month. The horses are just starting to come to hand now, fitness-wise, and starting to turn in their coats.”

Stewards issue charges against James Innes Jnr

Racing NSW stewards have issued eight charges against licensed jockey James Innes Jnr following an investigation conducted by the Racing NSW Integrity Unit. Under the provisions of AR23, stewards have suspended Innes Jnr’s jockey licence pending the hearing and determination of charges. The matter will be scheduled for hearing at Racing NSW's Head Offices on a date to be fixed.

New Zealand

Te Akau fillies to clash in Canterbury Belle

Talented Te Akau Racing fillies Belle Du Monde (Zoustar) and Cool Aza Rene (Cool Aza Beel) are set for a clash in the Canterbury Belle Stakes (Listed, 1200m) at Riccarton Park on Saturday. Belle Du Monde defeated her stablemate by 0.2 lengths first-up over 1000 metres, a result the stable were expecting to be the other way over the shorter trip. “Cool Aza Rene’s first-up run was good, she just got beaten by the stablemate [Belle Du Monde],” Te Akau Racing’s Riccarton assistant trainer Hunter Durrant said. “We thought she was probably the better of the two over 1000 metres, but I think the stablemate who beat her is pretty classy. Belle Du Monde is a lovely filly, she will love the 1200 metres and she will only get better once she steps up over more ground. She will probably get a nice run in just behind the speed (from barrier two) and she will be pretty hard to beat I would say.” The stable will also be represented by Best Rose (Maurice), who will be ridden by Courtney Barnes from barrier seven. “She ran well first-up [third over 1000m] and probably went better than I expected,” Durrant said. “She has trained on very well. Her work on Tuesday with Cool Aza Rene was super.”

International

Two for St Mark’s Basilica

Coolmore shuttler St Mark’s Basilica (Siyouni) sired his second individual stakes winner, and first at level Group, on Thursday when Aylin (2 f ex Angelic Light by Dark Angel) readily landed the May Hill Stakes (Gr 2, 1m) at Doncaster. Ridden by David Egan for trainer Karl Burke, the juvenile filly stayed on well inside the final furlong to beat Pacific Mission (Lope De Vega) by three-quarters of a length with a further half-length back to Sugar Island (Dubawi) in third. Bred by Yeomanstown Stud, Aylin was purchased by his current owners Al Shaqab Racing and Amo Racing for 600,000gns during Book 2 of the 2024 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. A half-sister to winners Sturlasson (Invincible Army) and Fuji Mountain (Invincible Spirit), she is out of the Listed-winning Dark Angel (Acclamation) mare Angelic Light. St Mark’s Basilica is standing at Coolmore Australia for an unchanged fee of $38,500 (inc GST).

28 for Golden Horn

Santorini Star (4 f ex Livia’s Dream by Teofilo) became the 28th individual stakes winner for Overbury Stud stallion Golden Horn (Cape Cross) when scoring in Thursday’s Park Hill Fillies’ Stakes (Gr 2, 1m 6f) at Doncaster. Ridden by Tom Marquand for trainer William Haggas, the four-year-old filly battled bravely inside the closing stages to repel the persistent challenge of Consent (Lope De Vega) by a neck. There was a further two lengths back to Crepe Suzette (Saxon Warrior) in third place. Bred by Olivia Hoare, Santorini Star was purchased by his trainer for 290,000gns during Book 1 of the 2022 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale and races in the silks of Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy. Out of the Listed-winning Teofilo (Galileo) mare Livia's Dream, she is a half-sister to Group 1 winner Dreamloper (Lope De Vega) and winners Dreamweaver (Mastercraftsman), Dreamrocker (Fastnet Rock) and Dreamasar (Masar). Golden Horn stood the 2025 northern hemisphere breeding season for a fee of £10,000 (approx. AU$20,420).

FR: Green Spirit remains unbeaten with Group 2 success

Green Spirit (2 f Kingman - Sapphire Pendant by Danehill Dancer) took her career record to four wins from as many starts on Thursday when comfortably landing the Prix d’Aumale (Gr 2, 1600m) at Longchamp. Going off the as the odds-in favourite in the five-runner field, the daughter of Kingman (Invincible Spirit) came through to lead inside the final furlong as was merely pushed out to beat Narissa (Siyouni) by a length and a quarter. There was a further length and three-quarters back to the third-placed Clea Chope (Muhaarar). Green Spirit’s success was the second stakes win of her career, and was also the first leg of a Group-race double on the card for her owner-breeder Wertheimer & Frere.

FR: Wootton Bassett’s Nighttime makes it three from four

The Christopher Head-trained Nighttime (2 c Wootton Bassett - Daytime by Frankel) continued his rise up the stakes ladder as he made it three wins from four starts in Thursday’s Prix la Rochette (Gr 3, 1400m) at Longchamp. Ridden by Maxime Guyon, the son of Coolmore shuttler Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) followed up a last-start Listed victory with a three-quarter lengths success over Komorebi (Pinatubo). Vardif (Siyouni) finished the same distance further back in third.

13 for St Mark’s Basilica

St Mark’s Basilica chalked up his 13th individual winner on Wednesday when the Aidan O’Brien-trained Charles Fort (2 c ex Archangel Gabriel by Arch) scored at the fourth time of asking. Ridden by Jack Cleary, the juvenile colt made all in the six-furlong maiden at Cork, pulling clear inside the closing stages to beat Strike Zone (Mehmas) by four lengths. There was a further four and a half lengths back to Sunrise Angel (Calyx) in third. Bred by Hunscote Stud, Charles Fort was purchased for 180,000gns by Camas Park Stud at the 2023 Tattersalls December Foal Sale and is raced by Derrick Smith. A half-brother to Group 3 winner Ville De Grace (Le Havre) and to winners Seraph Gabriel (Saxon Warrior), Angel Of The Glen (Gleneagles) and King Of York (Kingman), he is the sixth foal out of the Arch (Kris S) mare Archangel Gabriel, herself an unraced sister to Grade 1 winner Prince Arch.

UK: Scandinavia to take on six in St Leger

Tom Marquand has secured the ride on hot favourite Scandinavia (Justify) who will take on six rivals in Saturday's English St Leger Stakes (Gr 1, 1m 6.5f) at Doncaster. Marquand is one of three jockeys stepping in for the Ballydoyle enterprise in this weekend's Classic contest due to the absence of the injured Ryan Moore and suspended Wayne Lordan, with Aidan O'Brien's chief stand-in Christophe Soumillon set to ride at Leopardstown on Saturday. Sean Levey picks up the ride on dual Derby winner Lambourn (Australia), who disappointed when odds-on in the Great Voltigeur Stakes (Gr 2, 1m 4f) at York last month, while Mickael Barzalona will partner the lightly raced Stay True (Galileo). Ballydoyle stablemate and outsider Saratoga (Camelot) was the sole absentee at the declaration stage on Thursday, leaving a field of seven for the final British Classic of the season. Out to deny the O'Brien trio is Carmers (Wootton Bassett), the ride of Billy Lee, while the British challenge is headed by the Andrew Balding-trained Furthur (Waldgeist) under Oisin Murphy. Rahiebb (Frankel) and Tarriance (Frankel) complete the field.

IRE: Field of eight to line up in Irish Champion Stakes

Christophe Soumillon may be missing out on a plum ride in a British Classic but he will have another chance for major success on Saturday in the Irish Champion Stakes (Gr 1, 1m 2f) with Aidan O’Brien’s Coral-Eclipse (Gr 1, 1m 2f) winner Delacroix (Dubawi). The three-year-old is set to face seven rivals in the feature Group 1 contest at Leopardstown including British raider Anmaat (Awtaad), who will be partnered by Chris Hayes for the first time as he dons the Shadwell silks in place of the injured Jim Crowley. White Birch (Ulysses) is set to make his first start since May under Dylan Browne McMonagle, while Japanese contender Shin Emperor (Siyouni) will bid to improve on last year's third place for trainer Yoshito Yahagi. Royal Whip Stakes (Gr 3, 1m 2f) winner Zahrann (Night Of Thunder) will take his chance for Johnny Murtagh and York Stakes (Gr 2, 1m 2.5f) winner Royal Champion (Shamardal) lines up for Karl Burke. The Jessica Harrington-trained Hotazhell (Too Darn Hot) and Delacroix’s stablemate Mount Kilimanjaro (Siyouni) complete the line-up.

US: Baffert turns breeder as Gun Runner colt tops Keeneland third session

Trainer Bob Baffert tends to train seven-figure session toppers but the dual Triple Crown winner turned provider as a co-breeder of a $1.9 million (approx. AU$2.86 million) Gun Runner (Candy Ride) colt that topped Wednesday's third session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Spendthrift Farm purchased the colt, who is from the family of Japanese champion Danon Decile (Epiphaneia). Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa, he is out of the winning and stakes-placed mare Ginja (Quality Road), who Baffert trained for his wife Jill. Baffert co-bred the colt on a foal share with Goncalo Torrealba of Three Chimneys Farm, which stands Gun Runner. Meanwhile, a half-sister to the ill-fated English 2,000 Guineas (Gr 1, 1m) winner Ruling Court (Justify) is set to begin her career in Europe after she was bought by Blue Diamond Stud for US$1,175,000 (approx. AU$1.77 million), making her the most expensive filly sold during Wednesday's third session. Godolphin's Classic winner was found at this auction by Norman Williamson for US$150,000 before his resale through the breeze-ups and was a huge loss to the operation when succumbing to laminitis last month. His half-sister is a daughter of Ghostzapper (Awesome Again) who was bred and consigned by Nursery Place out of Inchargeofme (High Chaparral). She was knocked down to Hugo Merry, on behalf of Imad Al Sagar's operation. Keeneland sold 221 yearlings through the ring for US$85,702,000 (approx. AU$129.36 million), up 23 per cent from the same session last year. The average of US$387,792 (approx. AU$585,370) was 22 per cent up, while the median of US$325,000 (approx. AU$490,580) rose 18 per cent.

Maiden of the Week

Apocalyptic (AUS)

3 f Extreme Choice - Shadow, by Medaglia d'Oro

Apocalyptic (Credit: Sportpix)

Apocalyptic (AUS)

3yo: (05Sep22 b f)

Trainer: Michael Freedman

Owner: MyRacehorse No 1, Etak Thoroughbreds Et Al

Sire: Extreme Choice

Dam: Shadow

Dam's Sire: Medaglia d'Oro

Breeder: Etak Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd

Michael Freedman’s patience was rewarded at Randwick on Saturday when exciting filly Apocalyptic (Extreme Choice) announced herself as a star in the making with a thrilling victory in the Furious Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) on just her second career start.

The filly debuted finishing second at Randwick last December, however, a lingering foot abscess sent her for a long spell, ruling her out of the autumn.

Apocalyptic pedigree

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Apocalyptic pedigree

Pedigree information supplied by Arion Pedigrees

Bay Filly

Foaled in 2022

Extreme Choice

Sire

Shadow

Dam

Not A Single Doubt

Extremely

Medaglia d'Oro

Wraith

Redoute's Choice

Singles Bar

Hussonet

Going To Extremes

El Prado

Cappucino Bay

Exceed And Excel

Virage De Fortune

Danehill

Rory's Jester

Mr. Prospector

Nasty and Bold

Sadler's Wells

Bailjumper

Danehill

Anabaa

EXTREME CHOICE (AUS) (Chestnut 2013-Stud 2017). 4 wins-3 at 2, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in Aust. in 2020-21. Sire of 134 rnrs, 93 wnrs, 15 SW, inc. Knight's Choice (VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1), Stay Inside, She's Extreme, Espiona, Devil Night, Tiger of Malay, Apocalyptic, Wollombi, Extreme Warrior, Extremely Lucky, Bel Merci, Meridius, Extreme Flight, Extremist, Xtremetime, SP Extreme Diva, Tessa's Choice, Don Corleone, etc.

1st dam

SHADOW, by Medaglia d'Oro. Unraced. Sister to Geist, blood-sister to Testimonial. Dam of two named foals, both winners-

APOCALYPTIC (f by Extreme Choice) Winner. See below.

Mr Markle (g by Harry Angel) Winner at 1100m in 2024-25 in Aust.

2nd dam

WRAITH, by Exceed and Excel. Unraced. Half-sister to Subedar, Remedies. Dam of 2 foals, 1 to race, inc:-

Geist (Medaglia d'Oro) 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$233,430, ATC ACY Securities H., 2d ATC Gow Gates H., 3d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.2, ATC PJ Bell S., Gr.3, SAJC Dequetteville S., L, ATC Shooting to Win at Darley H., 4th VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MRC How Now S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

VIRAGE DE FORTUNE, by Anabaa. Joint top filly on The 2005-06 Australasian 3YO Classification. 8 wins-5 at 2-to 1400m, A$954,100, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, QTC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MVRC Schweppes S., Gr.2, BTC Champagne Classic, Gr.3, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, BTC Ben's Mitre 10 2YO H., QTC XXXX Gold 2YO H., Sky Channel Hamilton Bowling Club 2YO H., 2d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, 3d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, 4th AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1. Sister to AVENUE, three-quarter-sister to SLAPSTICK, half-sister to Glasnost. Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Subedar (Sepoy) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$399,365, VRC World Horse Racing H., ATC St Johns Park Bowling Club H., 2d ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, Dulcify S., L, Agency Real Estate H., 4th MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1.

Remedies (Sepoy) Winner at 2, A$173,900, Cranbourne TC Rhino the Wrecker 2YO P., 2d ATC Coolmore Pierro 2YO P., Yarraman Park H., 3d SAJC Dequetteville S., L, 4th ATC Magic Night S., Gr.3, MRC Merson Cooper S., L.

Torqueflite. 2 wins at 1100m, 1250m, ATC Big Sports Breakfast H., 2d Ipswich TC Sirromet Five Star Winery H.

Barbados. Winner at 1100m, ATC Styletread.com.au P., 2d ATC Rosebud 2YO Males Preview H. Sire.

Panegyria. Winner at 1000m, 3d ATC Bowermans Office Furniture P. Dam of-

Testimonial (Medaglia d'Oro) Winner at 1000m, A$77,155, 3d ATC Lonhro P., L, 4th ATC Reisling S., Gr.2.

Reverse. Winner at 1000m in Aust.

4th dam

VIRAGE, by Kenmare. Placed, 2d VATC Kilshery H., BTC Officers Club H. Half-sister to ROYAL PARDON, Animation (dam of MAGNETO), La Suffragette (dam of RAILINGS). Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

VIRAGE DE FORTUNE (Anabaa) 8 wins. See above.

AVENUE (Anabaa) 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$730,413, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, Red Anchor S., Gr.3, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Sportingbet Sprint Series Final S., L, Kevin Heffernan S., L, Testa Rossa S., L, MVRC Brandon Machinery 2YO Fillies P., 2d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Rubiton S., Gr.3, VRC Sofitel Girls Day Out H., 4th VRC Moomba P., L. Producer.

Glasnost (Red Ransom) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$161,950, VRC Nouvelle Star 2YO Fillies P., MVRC Speed-Mate H., Night Patrol H., ATA H., 2d MRC Love a Show H., VRC Reganza 2YO P., 3d MRC Twilight Glow S., L, 4th AJC James HB Carr S., L, VRC Talindert S., L. Dam of-

SLAPSTICK (Anabaa) 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, A$248,470, Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, Gr.3, 2d Scone RC Inglis Guineas, AJC Miller H., Fosters Wines H. Dam of-

Workdrinks (Fastnet Rock) Winner at 1000m, 2d ATC Pluck at Vinery H., TAB Rewards H., 3d ATC Reginald Allen H., L. Dam of-

INHIBITIONS (Zoustar) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$718,525, to 2024-25, ATC Triscay S., Gr.3, MRC Bert Bryant H., MVRC Ladbroke It P., ATC Racing and Sports 2YO H., MRC Sportsbet More Places H., 2d ATC TL Baillieu H., Gr.3, MVRC Scarborough S., Gr.3, BRC Queensland Day S., L, MVRC Atlantic Jewel S., L, ATC Ranvet H., 3d MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3, VRC Santa Ana Lane Final, L, ATC Racing for Good 2YO H., Arrowfield A Tradition of Greatness 2YO H.

Lubrication (I Am Invincible) 4 wins to 1350m, A$803,750, to 2024-25, BRC Aquis Stallions Pierata P., National Apprentice Series P., Bossy's Bucket List P., 2d BRC Country Music Raceday H., Bay Building Group P., 3d BRC Mick Dittman P., L, Gibson H., Stradbroke Season P., Cascade P.

Censor (Elusive Quality) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$176,378, MRC Cecil Godby 2YO H., ATC Pages Events Equipment H., Tooheys New H., VRC Pauline Fogarty & Kenneth Bird H., 2d ATC Co-Ordinated Landscapes H., Fratelli Fresh & Ross Hill Wines H., 3d VRC Henry Bucks S., L, 4th MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2.

Lorna May (Redoute's Choice) Winner at 1300m, A$127,195, ATC John Ramsay H., 2d Canberra Guineas, L, MRC Catanach's Jewellers P., ATC Bob Rowles Tribute H., Go the Tahs H., Mark Moran Spirit of Life P., TAB Iphone App H. Dam of-

Maybe the Best (I Am Invincible) 4 wins to 1300m, A$155,450, BRC Opera Qld Sopranos Event H., 2d Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L, Cranbourne TC Rosemont Stud Pendant, MRC Ladbroke it H.

Run and Win. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1650m, HK$3,595,000, HKJC Fanling H., Harlech H., Yuen Wo P., 2d HKJC Tung Chung H., Queen's Road Central H., Wu Kai Sha H., Shekou P., Hebei H., Hong Kong Football Club Centenary Challenge Cup, 3d HKJC Chang Jiang H., So Kon Po H., Wong Nai Chung H.

5th dam

EMANCIPATION, by Bletchingly. Horse of the Year & Champion Older Horse in Australia in 1983-84. Champion 3YO in Australia in 1982-83. 19 wins from 1200m to 1750m, A$544,760, AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, All-Aged S., Gr.1, STC Rosemount Wines Classic, Gr.1, George Ryder S., Gr.1-twice, AJC Apollo S., Gr.2, Chipping Norton S., Gr.2, 1600m-in track record time, VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, STC Hill S., Gr.2, Canterbury S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, STC Premiere S., Gr.3, AJC Light Fingers S., L, VRC Carbine Club S., L, STC Tea Rose S., L, Carnivale '82 H., 2d AJC Expressway S., Gr.2, 4th VATC Caulfield S., Gr.1. Half-sister to APPRECIATION, Joy's Girl, Deliberation (dam of ACCUMULATION). Dam of 7 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

ROYAL PARDON (Vice Regal) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$429,160, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC FJ Carberry H., L, Newcastle JC Spring S., L, STC EJ Thorn H., 2d AJC Derby, Gr.1, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, VRC Mollison H., L, NSW Tatt's RC Tattersall's Club Cup, L, 3d STC Rosehill International Hotel S., L, 4th AJC Apollo S., Gr.2. Sire.

Principation. Winner at 1100m, 4th VRC Piaget H., L. Dam of-

Vanilla Sky. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in NZ. Dam of-

RAID (Pins) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1150m, 1200m, NZ$263,560, Rotorua RC Lion Red P., L, 2d ARC Diamond S., Gr.1. Dam of-

NIGHT RAID (Vancouver) 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$204,375, MVRC Atlantic Jewel S., L, SAJC Matrice S., L.

Purely Spectacular. Placed at 2, 2d MVRC Inglis Series 2YO P. Dam of-

STRATUM STAR (Stratum) 8 wins from 1300m to 2200m, A$2,450,460, WATC Kingston Town Classic, Gr.1, MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, Peter Young S., Gr.2, David Jones Cup, Gr.3, 2d MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, Toorak H., Gr.1, VRC Blamey S., Gr.2, BRC QTC Cup, Gr.2. Sire.

PRAGUE (Redoute's Choice) 3 wins at 2, A$569,150, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, Canonbury S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 3d ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S., Gr.2.

Animation. Winner at 1500m in Aust. Dam of-

MAGNETO (Scenic) 11 wins from 1400m to 2450m, A$348,720, VATC Herbert Power S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Tattersall's P., L, VATC Monash International H., Silver Agripower H., Harry's Liquor H., Lincoln H., Kingston Town H., Phuoc Tuy H.

Grand Ovation. Winner at 2, 3d VATC Tango Miss H. Dam of-

AMOVATIO (Al Maher) 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$1,003,910, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, VRC Winter Championship Final H., L, MRC Weekend Hussler S., L, 3d ATC Newcastle Newmarket H., Gr.3.

La Suffragette. Unraced. Dam of-

RAILINGS (Zabeel) 7 wins from 1800m to 2400m, A$3,172,110, MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, AJC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, STC Premier's Cup, L, AJC Staging H., 2d STC BMW S., Gr.1-twice, AJC Randwick City S., Gr.3, STC Kingston Town S., Gr.3, 3d Australian Derby, Gr.1, STC Ranvet S., Gr.1, 4th STC Ranvet Rawson S., Gr.1.

Brampton Legs. 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m, Waikato RC Ray Wallace H. Dam of-

PIMMS TIME (Pins) 5 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$100,475, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Hastings RSA Lest We Forget H. Dam of-

MALT TIME (Adelaide) 7 wins to 1400m, NZ$517,214, to 2024-25, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, 2d Hawkes Bay Arrowfield Stud P., Gr.1.

Brampton Loco. Winner at 1600m, 2d ARC Dunstan Feeds Championship Final, Dunstan Feeds Championship Qualifier H. Dam of-

PIN ME UP (Pins) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$561,235, A$7,500, Auckland TR Karaka Million 3YO Classic, L, 2d BOP RC O'Connor Warren Insurance H.

Felicitation. Unraced. Dam of-

Sayuri San. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of-

RUMYA (Red Ransom) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, R870,000, Kenilworth Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, Greyville Golden Slipper, Gr.1, Turffontein Algoa Cup Bookings P. Producer.

BADAWIYA (Al Maher) 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$362,425, VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, AV Kewney S., Gr.2, Pakenham RC Australian Seed & Turf H., 3d MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, 4th ATC Emancipation S., Gr.2. Producer.

SUPER DYNASTY (Fastnet Rock) 7 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$17,910, S$370,451, Singapore TC Colonial Chief S., L, 4th Singapore TC Colonial Chief S., L.

Raneen. Unplaced. Dam of-

RUN NAAN - SHINING GEM (H.K.) (Makfi) 9 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$188,035, HK$8,954,705, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, HKJC Yan Chau Tong H., Kau to Shan H., 3d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L.

Esubooh. Unraced. Dam of-

RAIHANA (Elusive Quality) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1900m in South Africa and U.A.E, UAE Oaks, L, 2d Meydan Al Fahidi Fort S., Gr.2. Dam of-

QUALITY BOY (Asiatic Boy) 4 wins from 1300m to 1600m in Argentina, Palermo Clasico Blend, L, 4th San Isidro Clasico Ecuador, Gr.2.

Princess Raihana. Winner at 1¼m. Dam of-

ALBURNO (New Bay) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2200m to 2025, Milano Premio Federico Tesio, Gr.3, 4th Milano Gran Premio del Jockey Club, Gr.2.

Rabsha. Raced once. Dam of-

RAGEESE (Street Cry) 4 wins to 1400m, A$563,760, VRC L'Oreal Paris S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Pago Pago S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2. Sire.

Race Record: 2 Starts 1-1-0 A$201,200.

Winner at 1200m, A$201,200, in 2025-26, ATC Furious S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Petaluma 2YO H.

Ridden by Tommy Berry from the inside barrier on Saturday, Apocalyptic stalked the leaders before pouncing late, surging clear to defeat Tupakara (Trapeze Artist) by 0.3 lengths, with last-start Silver Shadow Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) winner Savvy Hallie (Hellbent) finishing another 0.4 lengths away in third.

“It has been unconventional but I’ve got a lot of faith in what I’ve seen from her at home,” Freedman said. “I thought she was our number one seed for the Slipper. It might have been a blessing she went back out and has started to furnish now.

“I was hoping I didn’t end up with egg on my face running a maiden here. She’s been showing both Tommy [Berry] and I at home quite a bit, and I just wanted to see her put in a good performance and give me some encouragement going to the Tea Rose, so to come away with a win is really special.”

TAB Furious Stakes (GR 2)

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TAB Furious Stakes (GR 2)

$300,000, Randwick, 3yo, 1200m, Good(4)

Apocalyptic (AUS) 3 b F 56kg
Extreme Choice (AUS) - Shadow (AUS), by Medaglia d'Oro (USA)
B: Etak Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd NSW T: Michael Freedman J: Tommy Berry
$400,000, Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2024
V: Coolmore Stud
P: MyRacehorse/Michael Freedman Racing/Julian Blaxlan
Tupakara (AUS) 3 b F 56kg
Trapeze Artist (AUS) - Catchulata (AUS), by Charge Forward (AUS)
B: Sledmere Stud Pty Ltd NSW T: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: J B Mc Donald
Savvy Hallie (AUS) 3 b F 56kg
Hellbent (AUS) - Rose of Savannah (AUS), by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
B: Mr G Harvey NSW T: Brad Widdup J: J Ford

Margins: 0.3 lens, 0.4 lens. Time: 1:9.920 (last 600m 34.91)

Betting: $5.00, $12.00, $2.90

Then followed: Kujenga (AUS), Within the Law (AUS), Karinska (AUS), Next Jen (AUS), Open Secret (AUS), Memo (AUS), Spicy Lu (AUS), Stardom (AUS), Agarwood (AUS), Wootton Lass (AUS), last.

Berry, who has partnered many top-class fillies, was glowing in his praise.

“It’s hard to keep a lid on her,” the winning rider said. “Michael kept going on all week about how we were running a maiden in a race like this, but it shows what we’ve thought of her for a very long time.

“We thought she was our Slipper filly but we kept running into issue after issue with her. She’s come back this prep and, knock on wood, hasn’t skipped a beat. She’s very raw, a bit gassy in the run, but she has so much quality.”

Freedman now has his eyes firmly on the Tea Rose Stakes (Gr 2, 1400m) and Flight Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) with the filly.

“She has always given me and Tommy the indication she’s going to love getting out over those longer trips,” he said. “Today was a stepping stone towards that, and hopefully she pulls up well so we can head on.”

Apocalyptic was a $400,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase by MyRacehorse, her trainer and Julian Blaxland Bloodstock from the Coolmore Stud draft in 2024.

Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2024

Lot 171: Extreme Choice ex Shadow colt

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Type

Yearling

Colour

Bay

Vendor

Coolmore Stud, Jerrys Plains, NSW (As Agent)

Buyer

MyRacehorse Pty Ltd/Michael Freedman Racing/Julian Blaxland Bloodstock (FBAA)

Buyer Location

QLD

Price

$400,000

Bred by Kate Nivison’s Etak Thoroughbreds, she is the second foal and second winner out of Shadow (Medaglia D’Oro), a granddaughter of dual Group 1 winner Virage De Fortune (Anabaa), from the family of champion Emancipation (Bletchingly).

Apocalyptic’s brother sold to Chris Waller Racing, Mulcaster Bloodstock and B2B Thoroughbreds for $1.7 million at Inglis Easter Yearling Sale earlier this year. The mare was covered late last season by Pierro (Lonhro) after missing to the subfertile stallion Extreme Choice.

Apocalyptic became the 15th individual stakes winner for Extreme Choice, who stands at Newgate at a fee of $330,000 (inc GST).

Hong Kong News

Storming Dragon, Wrote A New Page strike early in DBS x Manulife Million Challenge as Richards shines again

Leo Schlink

HKJC

Storming Dragon winning the Class 3 Wan Chai Handicap at Happy Valley — Storming Dragon (Credit: HKJC)

Jamie Richards’ stable stocks continued to rise at Happy Valley on Wednesday night after the New Zealand trainer slotted his second double in two meetings as Storming Dragon (Star Turn) claimed joint leadership of the HK$1.5 million (approx. AU$291,540) DBS x Manulife Million Challenge.

Fresh from a brace at the season-opening fixture at Sha Tin last Sunday, Richards struck with Storming Dragon and To Infinity (Darci Brahma) to erase the memories of a challenging 2024/25 campaign when he saddled 21 winners.

“It’s incredible. We had 21 winners for the whole of last season and now we’ve had four winners in two meetings,” Richards said after Brenton Avdulla drove Storming Dragon to an emphatic victory in the Class 3 Wan Chai Handicap (1200m).

“I’m very, very happy. It’s quite hard to explain, really. To Infinity was a bit of a surprise but Storming Dragon had run consistently well all last season, and he trialled well behind Ka Ying Rising and My Wish and Brenton gave him a lovely ride.

“It’s a wonderful start to the season for the whole team and I must thank them for all the work they’ve done in the off-season.”

Storming Dragon (AUS)

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5yo: (17Sep20 b g)

Trainer: Jamie Richards

Owner: Kowloon Tong Club Syndicate

Sire: Star Turn

Dam: Sessantesimo

Dam's Sire: Flying Spur

Breeder: J W Ramsey

To Infinity won the second section of the Class 4 Kwun Tong Handicap (1650m) under Alexis Badel for Richards, securing his seventh course and distance success.

Earning a maximum 15 points for the win in the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge, Storming Dragon shares early leadership with Danny Shum’s Wrote A New Page (Wrote), who slotted his third win in a row with a typically gritty performance in the Class 3 Central Handicap (1650m) under Harry Bentley.

Having lost touch with leader Highland Rahy (Hard Spun) on the home turn after sitting second in the run, Wrote A New Page responded with trademark application to wear down the race favourite and score by a short-head, with a nose further back to I Can (Iffraaj).

“It was a tough effort. I really liked him last season but was always conscious of the fact he grinds out his races and he’s got stamina in bags,” Bentley said. “At the top of the straight, Highland Rahy put a good bit of distance between the two of us and I thought it was a lot to claw back.

Wrote A New Page winning the Class 3 Central Handicap — Wrote A New Page (Credit: HKJC)

“But his stamina kicked in and saw him through and there should be more with this horse. He’s a bit unearthed. I feel he’s one of those horses where you are always scratching away at the surface and finding a little more each time.

“I’m not sure where his top is at the moment but, for me, he’s just going to be a better horse over long distance.”

The DBS x Manulife Million Challenge is decided on Class 3 races at Happy Valley and runs until February 4 with 15 points to the winner of each race, six for second, four for third and three for fourth.

Douglas Whyte made a bright start to the city circuit season, posting a double with Hong Kong International Sale graduate Dan Attack (Deep Field), who landed the Class 5 Admiralty Handicap (1200m) for Hugh Bowman, and Harmony Fire (Brazen Beau) in the Class 4 North Point Handicap (1000m) under Luke Ferraris.

Wrote A New Page (NZ)

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4yo: (10Nov21 b c)

Trainer: C S Shum

Owner: Sammy Ma Hon Kit & Ronald Ma Chun Ho

Sire: Wrote

Dam: My Amazing Cool

Dam's Sire: Danroad

Breeder: Hong Kong Breeders Club Ltd

Whyte praised Ferraris for his precise ride on eight-year-old Harmony Fire, who slotted his fifth course and distance success at the track where the 13-time Hong Kong champion jockey forged a formidable reputation.

“Happy Valley has always been a bit of a hunting ground for me, I love it. My horses run well here,” Whyte said.

“He [Ferraris] gave him [Harmony Fire] a ten out of ten ride. He held him up turning for home, which is not easy to do and then the horse quickened late. It was a good effort, but a good ride. Dan Attack has come good, he’s been working the house down at home. It’s nice to get a winner for [owner] David Boehm.”

Bowman completed an early double by dictating from the front on Caspar Fownes-trained Super Sicario (Tivaci) in the Class 5 Kowloon Tong Handicap (1650m), before Matthew Chadwick opened his winning account aboard Tony Cruz-trained Viva Graciousness (Deep Field) in the first section of the Class 4 Kwun Tong Handicap (1650m).

Zac Purton added to an opening-day five-timer with success on the David Hayes-trained Bienvenue (Star Turn) in the Class 4 Quarry Bay Handicap (1200m) after the Star Turn (Star Witness) gelding covered ground in the run before surging clear.

Hong Kong racing continues at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong Results

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Happy Valley HK Good

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Happy Valley HK Good

R1: Admiralty Hcp (C5), $875,000, 1200m

Dan Attack (AUS) (b G 7 Deep Field (AUS) - She's a Stalker (AUS)
T: D Whyte J: J Bowman
Talents Supremo (GB) (br G 6 Bated Breath (GB) - Tested (GB))
Ragnarr (AUS) (ch G 6 Olympic Glory (IRE) - Plain Magic (AUS))

Margins: 0.5 lens, 1.3 lens. Time: 1:9.909 (last 600m undefined)

R2: Kowloon Tong Hcp (C5), $875,000, 1650m

Super Sicario (NZ) (b G 4 Tivaci (AUS) - Promenade (NZ)
T: C Fownes J: J Bowman
Perfecto Moments (NZ) ( G 0 Sweynesse (AUS) - Coterie (NZ))
Wah May Wai Wai (IRE) ( G 0 Churchill (IRE) - Jira (GB))

Margins: 0.8 lens, 1.5 lens. Time: 1:40.3 (last 600m undefined)

R3: North Point Hcp (C4), $1,170,000, 1000m

Harmony Fire (AUS) (b G 8 Brazen Beau (AUS) - Ms Mazetti (AUS)
T: D Whyte J: Luke Ferraris
Master Champion (AUS) ( G 4 I Am Invincible (AUS) - Dendee (AUS))
Moon Rocket (AUS) (b G 4 Manhattan Rain (AUS) - Riverina's Girl (AUS))

R4: Kwun Tong Hcp (C4), $1,170,000, 1650m

To Infinity (NZ) (b G 7 Darci Brahma (NZ) - Italic (GB)
T: J W Richards J: A Badel
Mighty Steed (NZ) ( G 0 Time Test (GB) - Perfect Vision (NZ))
The Auspicious (NZ) (b G 4 Almanzor (FR) - Holly Holy (NZ))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 1.2 lens. Time: 1:40.42 (last 600m undefined)

R5: Central Hcp (C3), $2,050,000, 1650m

Wrote a New Page (NZ) (b G 4 Wrote (IRE) - My Amazing Cool (NZ)
T: C S Shum J: H Bentley
Highland Rahy (USA) (b G 5 Hard Spun (USA) - Patti O'Rahy (USA))
I Can (NZ) (b G 6 Iffraaj (GB) - Khaseeb (AUS))

R6: Kwun Tong Hcp (C4), $1,170,000, 1650m

Viva Graciousness (AUS) ( G 0 Deep Field (AUS) - Divine City (AUS)
T: A S Cruz J: M Chadwick
Quantum Patch (IRE) (b G 6 Gleneagles (IRE) - Naruko (USA))
Youth Power (ITY) ( G 0 Blu Constellation (ITY) - Hidden Agenda (GB))

Margins: 1.3 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:40.90 (last 600m undefined)

R7: Quarry Bay Hcp (C4), $1,170,000, 1200m

Bienvenue (AUS) (b G 4 Star Turn (AUS) - Zagara (AUS)
T: D A Hayes J: Z Purton
Flying Wrote (NZ) ( G 0 Wrote (IRE) - O'sabrina (AUS))
Lucky Sam Gor (NZ) (b G 4 Press Statement (AUS) - Giovanna Bella (NZ))

R8: Wan Chai Hcp (C3), $1,860,000, 1200m

Storming Dragon (AUS) ( G 0 Star Turn (AUS) - Sessantesimo (AUS)
T: J W Richards J: B Avdulla
Regal Gem (GB) (b G 3 Zoustar (AUS) - Sassy Dresser (GB))
King of Fighters (AUS) (b G 5 Street Boss (USA) - Go Straightandhard (AUS))

Margins: 2.3 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:9.89 (last 600m undefined)

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Metropolitan Meetings

Riccarton Park Synthetic NZ Synthetic

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Riccarton Park Synthetic NZ Synthetic

R1: Stallion Tender Now Open Hcp (60), $18,500, 1200m

Giannis (NZ) 6 b G 59kg
Time Test (GB) - Chesapeake (NZ), by Per Incanto (USA)
B: Jomara Bloodstock Ltd, Auckland, NZ T: Ms L Prendergast J: Ms K Williams
Psd NZ$0 Res NZ$125,000, New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale 2021
V: Woburn Farm
Here I Am (NZ) 5 b G 57kg
El Doute (AUS) - I'm Something (NZ), by Towkay (AUS)
B: Mrs G W & W W D McRae, Canterbury, NZ T: M & M Pitman J: B M Murray
Ice Cold Gold (AUS) 6 b G 56kg
Exosphere (AUS) - Capblamo (NZ), by Cape Blanco (IRE)
B: P & J Hogan Partnership NSW T: M E Forde J: Donovan Cooper

Margins: 1.8 lens, 1.3 lens. Time: 1:9.959 (last 600m)

Betting: $2.10, $8.00, $11.00

Then followed: Golden Harvest (NZ), Esperimento (NZ), Wrote The Amazing (NZ), last.

R2: Cup Week Tickets On Sale Now Mdn, $18,500, 1600m

Honoka (NZ) 4 b M 56kg
Staphanos (JPN) - Forever Hailey (AUS), by More Than Ready (USA)
B: Explosive Breeding Ltd, Central, NZ T: C R Isdale J: A Comignaghi
She's Sinatra (NZ) 4 br M 53kg
Tivaci (AUS) - Frothed (AUS), by Lonhro (AUS)
B: Inglewood Stud (N.Z.) Ltd, Canterbury, NZ T: L M Robinson J: K Bakker
Void (NZ) 4 b G 58kg
Belardo (IRE) - Altenari (NZ), by Iffraaj (GB)
B: Haunui Bloodstock Ltd, Auckland, NZ T: Ms V Mackle J: L T Hemi

Margins: 0.8 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:36.56 (last 600m)

Betting: $10.00, $6.50, $2.10

Then followed: Amalyte (NZ), Andina (NZ), El Fuego (NZ), Typsy (NZ), Heading to Noosa (AUS), Princess Solitaire (NZ), last.

R3: BetaVet (Bm75), $18,500, 1600m

Court of Appeal (NZ) 5 b M 54kg
Eminent (IRE) - Katy O'Beel (NZ), by Zabeel (NZ)
B: N King, Waikato, NZ T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: B Queiroz
NZ$20,000, New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale 2022
V: Brighthill Farm
P: DC Ellis / Fortuna
San Marco (NZ) 5 b G 54kg
Ace High (AUS) - Piazza (NZ), by Sir Percy (GB)
B: A R Galbraith QC, Miss C E Galbraith, Mrs E A Galbraith & M J Lewis, Waikato, NZ T: Andrew Carston J: Ayush Mudhoo
Delmonico (NZ) 6 b G 59kg
Prince of Brooklyn (AUS) - Drusilla (NZ), by Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)
B: Grassyards Farm Ltd, South, NZ T: Andrew Carston J: K Mudhoo

Margins: 2 lens, 2.3 lens. Time: 1:37.22 (last 600m)

Betting: $4.00, $2.80, $6.00

Then followed: Kindling Spark (AUS), Tap 'n' Go (NZ), Franni Caccini (NZ), last.

R4: Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (Bm65), $18,500, 1600m

Goddess (NZ) 5 br M 57kg
Proisir (AUS) - Fast Fame (NZ), by Fast 'n' Famous (AUS)
B: L C Hickman & Mrs L E Tanner, Central, NZ T: J C Blackadder J: B E Grylls
Eulogy Show (NZ) 8 b M 56kg
Highly Recommended (AUS) - Every Cloud (NZ), by Stravinsky (USA)
B: C J Fisher & M A White, Canterbury, NZ T: C L Spittles J: Floor Moerman
Da Vinci Girl (NZ) 8 b M 51kg
Zacinto (GB) - Our Mona Lisa (AUS), by Desert Prince (IRE)
B: M R Pitman & Scholes Family Trust, Canterbury, NZ T: M & M Pitman J: Abdul Najib

Margins: 1.8 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:37.12 (last 600m)

Betting: $5.00, $9.00, $11.00

Then followed: Epilogue (NZ), Givealittle (NZ), Red Star Bella (NZ), Sparta (NZ), last.

R5: Elvis An American Trilogy 5 October Chch Mdn, $18,500, 1400m

Le Rogier (NZ) 4 b G 58kg
War Decree (USA) - Band (NZ), by O'reilly (NZ)
T: N R Mitchell J: B M Murray
Quisiera (NZ) 3 br F 54kg
Sweynesse (AUS) - Lezani (AUS), by Beautiful Crown (USA)
B: J F & Mrs K G Parsons, Canterbury, NZ T: J & K Parsons J: A Comignaghi
Eight Pence (NZ) 4 b G 55kg
Swiss Ace (AUS) - Maravilla (NZ), by Postponed (USA)
B: Gollan Farming Ltd, South, NZ T: L M Robinson J: K Bakker

Margins: 0.2 lens, 3.5 lens. Time: 1:22.87 (last 600m)

Betting: $11.00, $1.50, $11.00

Then followed: Forever Young (NZ), Gasgal (NZ), Eddy Murphy (NZ), Mr Pacquiao (NZ), Gattina (NZ), Shezzacrusher (NZ), last.

R6: NZ Horse Ambulance Winter Appeal (Bm65), $18,500, 1400m

Jack Attack (NZ) 8 b G 56kg
Onceuponatime (NZ) - Look at Moiye (NZ), by O'Reilly (NZ)
B: Mrs M J Ford, South, NZ T: R D Holmes J: Floor Moerman
Celtic Bling (NZ) 4 b M 56kg
Embellish (NZ) - Niamh Elizabeth (NZ), by Per Incanto (USA)
T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: B Queiroz
Kaiseda (AUS) 4 b/br M 51kg
Magna Grecia (IRE) - Arizona Rose (AUS), by High Chaparral (IRE)
B: Mr J O'Mara NSW T: Ainsley Mcleod J: Abdul Najib

Margins: 1 lens, 1.3 lens. Time: 1:23.43 (last 600m)

Betting: $9.00, $4.00, $26.00

Then followed: Elegant Explosive (NZ), Wren (NZ), Pequot (NZ), Thats Charming (NZ), Latenight Galaxy (AUS), Arctic Ocean (NZ), Sir Sigaro (NZ), Amiinit (NZ), last.

R7: Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Hcp (60), $18,500, 2200m

Enterprise Gem (NZ) 5 gr M 58kg
Reliable Man (GB) - Room to Rock (AUS), by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
B: NZ Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd, Redbank Pty Ltd & G A Rogerson MNZM, Waikato, NZ T: M & M Pitman J: B M Murray
Psd NZ$0 Res NZ$60,000, New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale 2022
V: Westbury Stud
Light of Plutus (NZ) 6 b G 57kg
Savabeel (AUS) - Villifye (NZ), by O'Reilly (NZ)
B: Miss K Fawcett, Waikato Stud Ltd & E S Wright, Waikato, NZ T: L Callaway J: K Mudhoo
Jethro (NZ) 6 ch G 56kg
Ghibellines (AUS) - Connemara Lass (NZ), by O'Reilly (NZ)
B: Mrs S R Fisher, Canterbury, NZ T: Ms E J Wyatt J: A Comignaghi

Margins: 0.1 lens, 2.3 lens. Time: 2:16.53 (last 600m)

Betting: $8.00, $8.50, $6.00

Then followed: Avoriaz (NZ), Wal (NZ), Jing Jing (NZ), Head First (NZ), Tiffanee (NZ), Gatzby (NZ), Entrench (AUS), last.

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Bunbury WA Soft(5)

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Bunbury WA Soft(5)

R1: Join The Club – Become A Member Mdn, $25,000, 1400m

Moonshine Queen (AUS) (gr F 3 Puissance De Lune (IRE) - Bourbon Dynasty (AUS)
T: D & B Pearce J: C Johnston-Porter
Bold Fight (AUS) (b G 3 Brazen Beau (AUS) - Battle Of Luxury (AUS))
Sylva Jack (AUS) (b G 3 Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Sylvian (NZ))

Margins: 1 lens, 0.7 lens. Time: 1:26.54 (last 600m 37.25)

R2: Family Fun Day - Monday 29th September Mdn, $25,000, 1400m

Pearl King (AUS) (b H 4 Zoustar (AUS) - Mikimoto (AUS)
T: Michael Grantham J: C Johnston-Porter
So Much Serenity (AUS) (b F 3 Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Royal Fortune (AUS))
Bondi Business (AUS) (b/br G 4 Bondi (AUS) - A True Business (AUS))

Margins: 0.4 lens, 1.3 lens. Time: 1:25.79 (last 600m 36.72)

R3: Bunbury Volkswagen Mdn, $25,000, 1200m

Spank Appeal (AUS) (b/br G 4 Maschino (AUS) - Miss Legacy (AUS)
T: D L Morton J: B Parnham
Gets the Girls (AUS) (br G 5 God Has Spoken (AUS) - Diatorio (AUS))
King Of Muster (AUS) (b G 5 Thorn Dancer (NZ) - Monte Ivy (AUS))

R4: You’ve Got The TABtouch Mdn, $25,000, 1200m

Tip The Boss (AUS) (b G 3 Street Boss (USA) - Amelia's La Bout (AUS)
T: M L Lane J: Chris Parnham
Toronado Rocket (AUS) (b/br G 4 Toronado (IRE) - Zaira (AUS))
On Cue (AUS) (b G 3 Ducimus (AUS) - West End Theatre (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 5 lens. Time: 1:12.73 (last 600m 35.51)

R5: Jim & Lesley Enright's 60th Wedding Anniversary Hcp (C5), $30,000, 1100m

Gold Vancouver (AUS) (b/br M 5 Vancouver (AUS) - Campagna (AUS)
T: D R Harrison J: B Parnham
Prince Amongst Men (AUS) (ch G 7 Winning Rupert (AUS) - Tenant's Tiara (AUS))
This'll Show Ya (AUS) (ch M 4 Showtime (AUS) - Caper (AUS))

R6: Swan Draught Hcp (C3), $30,000, 1400m

Saturday Sesh (AUS) (b G 4 Sessions (AUS) - Female Agent (AUS)
T: A W Maley J: Holly Nottle
Three Grand (AUS) (b M 6 Rich Enuff (AUS) - Treble (AUS))
Omerta Grace (AUS) (b G 5 Shooting To Win (AUS) - Saxy Grace (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 3.6 lens. Time: 1:25.08 (last 600m 36.22)

R7: Cuprum Distillery Hcp (C1), $30,000, 1200m

Girls on Fire (AUS) (b F 3 Better Than Ready (AUS) - Amelia's on Fire (AUS)
T: M L Lane J: Chris Parnham
Bundaberg (AUS) (b G 3 Gingerbread Man (AUS) - Beersheba Belle (AUS))
Zippy Zany (AUS) (b M 4 Snippetson (AUS) - Zany Lady (AUS))

Margins: 0.7 lens, 0.7 lens. Time: 1:13.12 (last 600m 36.50)

Hawkesbury NSW Soft(7)

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Hawkesbury NSW Soft(7)

R1: Forbes Mdn Plate, $42,000, 1100m

Narcissist (AUS) (br G 5 Menari (AUS) - Chiquada (NZ)
T: Richard & Will Freedman J: J B Mc Donald
Everybody Rise (AUS) (b G 4 Snitzel (AUS) - Ballet d'Amour (USA))
Heeza Steve (AUS) (b G 3 Fierce Impact (JPN) - Star On High (USA))

Margins: 2.5 lens, 0.9 lens. Time: 1:05.18 (last 600m 33.70)

R2: Paul 'Griffo' Griffin Memorial Mdn Plate, $42,000, 1100m

Jellicious (AUS) (b M 4 Snitzel (AUS) - Jellicles (AUS)
T: C J Waller J: J B Mc Donald
Hellabella (AUS) (br F 3 Hellbent (AUS) - Forest Circle (USA))
Rising Revolution (AUS) (ch F 3 Russian Revolution (AUS) - Anfitriona (AUS))

Margins: 1.9 lens, 0.9 lens. Time: 1:04.95 (last 600m 33.13)

R3: Redbank North Richmond Provincial Mdn Hcp, $45,000, 1500m

Prefer Diamonds (NZ) (b M 5 Preferment (NZ) - Diamonds Of Dubawi (AUS)
T: Jason Attard J: Dylan Gibbons
The Iron Star (AUS) (b G 4 Stratum Star (AUS) - The Iron Maiden (AUS))
Share The Joy (AUS) (b/br M 6 Overshare (AUS) - Joylean (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 1.6 lens. Time: 1:31.45 (last 600m 34.92)

R4: The Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic Super Mdn Hcp, $60,000, 1300m

Sheeza Diva (AUS) (b/br F 3 Pierro (AUS) - Dizzy Diva (AUS)
T: M & D Kearney J: Rachel King
Above The Law (AUS) (br/bl G 3 Harry Angel (IRE) - Martha Heights (AUS))
My Proclama (NZ) (br M 5 Telperion (AUS) - Promosso (NZ))

Margins: 1 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:17.09 (last 600m 34.64)

R5: Richmond Club Hcp (C1), $42,000, 1600m

Precinct (NZ) (b M 4 Savabeel (AUS) - Urban (NZ)
T: C Maher J: Ashley Morgan
Damascus Calling (AUS) (b/br G 4 Brutal (NZ) - White Sage (AUS))
Andron (AUS) (b G 4 () - Euro Angel (NZ))

Margins: 1.2 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:37.70 (last 600m 35.24)

R6: Dentavision (Bm64), $42,000, 2000m

Just Go Bang (AUS) (b G 6 Sizzling (AUS) - Natch Catch (AUS)
T: N J Olive J: Ms C Keatings
Valentine John (IRE) (b G 5 Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Rhigolter Rose (IRE))
Binkou (AUS) (b G 6 Outreach (AUS) - Cute and Cuddly (AUS))

R7: Blossom Hair, Body, Face & Wig Boutique (Bm64), $42,000, 1400m

Mirra Impact (AUS) (br G 5 Lonhro (AUS) - Mirrasalo (AUS)
T: Peter Snowden J: N Rawiller
Kendalia (AUS) (b G 4 Supido (AUS) - Texas Dancer (AUS))
More Voltage (AUS) (b/br G 5 Charge Forward (AUS) - Sunsuzie (AUS))

Margins: 1.4 lens, 0.9 lens. Time: 1:23.15 (last 600m 34.57)

R8: Fowler Civil Contracting Midway (Bm64), $45,000, 1100m

Lady Shenanigans (AUS) (b G 8 Zoustar (AUS) - Anuket (AUS)
T: M & D Kearney J: Mollie Fitzgerald
Cani Cancan (AUS) (b M 5 Russian Revolution (AUS) - Gone to Paris (AUS))
Russian Zarina (AUS) (ch M 5 Russian Revolution (AUS) - Sierra Win (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 0.3 lens. Time: 1:04.43 (last 600m 34.57)

Lismore NSW Good(4)

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Lismore NSW Good(4)

R1: LR Golf Lismore Mdn Plate, $27,000, 1120m

Headstrong (AUS) (b G 3 Headwater (AUS) - Sables (AUS)
T: Marcus Wilson J: Damien Thornton
Rockabilly (NZ) (b/br G 3 Turn Me Loose (NZ) - Drop The Beat (NZ))
Claw Machine (AUS) (b G 4 Cosmic Force (AUS) - Crafty Lady (AUS))

Margins: 0.6 lens, 0.9 lens. Time: 1:05.60 (last 600m 35.32)

R2: Rob Powell Plumbing Country Boosted Hcp (C3), $30,000, 1220m

Chilled With Ice (AUS) (gr/br G 4 Frosted (USA) - Perfect Peace (AUS)
T: M J Dunn J: Jett Newman
Vetoed (AUS) (br M 6 Maurice (JPN) - Shutout (AUS))
In the Blink (AUS) (b M 7 Pierro (AUS) - Burnished (AUS))

Margins: 4.3 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:10.18 (last 600m 35.28)

R3: Lismore Cup Friday 26th Sept Country Boosted Mdn Hcp, $30,000, 1320m

Patrioticintention (AUS) (b G 6 Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Addy Baby (NZ)
T: Samantha McGuren J: L P Rolls
Hezanuff (AUS) (ch G 6 Rich Enuff (AUS) - Irish Wedding (AUS))
Righteous Brother (AUS) (b G 5 Rubick (AUS) - Unchain My Heart (AUS))

R4: Lismore Workers Golf Club Mdn Plate, $27,000, 1120m

Sands Of Omaha (AUS) (b F 3 Omaha Beach (USA) - Limeshow (AUS)
T: M J Dunn J: Jett Newman
Sonechka (AUS) (b M 5 Russian Revolution (AUS) - Zakayla (GB))
Our Miracle Girl (AUS) (b F 3 Anders (AUS) - Northern Glory (AUS))

Margins: 2.1 lens, 0.4 lens. Time: 1:04.70 (last 600m 35.16)

R5: HLB Mann Judd Untamed Sprint Prelude (Bm82), $27,000, 1120m

Fragile Love (AUS) (br M 5 No Nay Never (USA) - Leather'n'lace (AUS)
T: M J Dunn J: Jett Newman
Bring Me Kash (AUS) (br G 6 Kobayashi (AUS) - Sebring's Joy (AUS))
Lady Wardell (AUS) (b M 6 Exosphere (AUS) - Laughing (AUS))

Margins: 0.6 lens, 1.1 lens. Time: 1:03.56 (last 600m 34.50)

R6: Lismore Workers Club Rousillon Handicap, $30,000, 1536m

Starzam (AUS) (ch G 7 Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Hussonpiece (AUS)
T: Fleur Henley J: B Looker
Wild Chap (AUS) (ch G 9 Toronado (IRE) - Pipkin (AUS))
Queen of Tayrona (AUS) (b M 7 The Factor (USA) - Reine (AUS))

Margins: 0.7 lens, 2.2 lens. Time: 1:32.23 (last 600m 35.12)

R7: Good Luck Marist Brothers (Bm66), $27,000, 2120m

Justice Served (AUS) (b G 5 Justify (USA) - Savvy Coup (NZ)
T: R H Dart J: Jett Newman
Sun Topaze (AUS) (br G 6 Adelaide (IRE) - Dark Topaze (AUS))
Spill the Secret (AUS) (br G 7 Spill the Beans (AUS) - Dream Speed (AUS))

Margins: 0.9 lens, 0.6 lens. Time: 2:11.19 (last 600m 36.38)

Seymour VIC Soft(6)

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Seymour VIC Soft(6)

R1: Go Seymour - bet365 Seymour Cup Oct 12 Mdn Plate, $42,500, 2246m

Snore (AUS) (b/br G 5 Grunt (NZ) - Mega (USA)
T: R K Challis J: Cian MacRedmond
Cowarrie (AUS) (br G 4 Shamus Award (AUS) - I Know That (AUS))
Wet 'n' Dry (AUS) (ch G 6 Fiorente (IRE) - Thinking Belle (AUS))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 0.3 lens. Time: 2:25.03 (last 600m)

R2: Highlands Joinery Mdn Plate, $42,500, 1600m

Azazel (NZ) (b G 3 Shocking (AUS) - Alagant Angel (NZ)
T: M W Walker J: M J Dee
Manifest the Milli (AUS) (ch G 4 Puissance de Lune (IRE) - Wangaala (AUS))
Cavalry (AUS) (br/bl G 4 Brutal (NZ) - Tarragon (NZ))

Margins: 0.2 lens, 0.4 lens. Time: 1:40.23 (last 600m)

R3: Avenel Equine Hospital Mdn Plate, $42,500, 1000m

Star Trip (AUS) (ch C 3 Star Turn (AUS) - Joyful Journey (AUS)
T: C Maher J: M Zahra
Gold Coast Belle (AUS) (b F 3 So You Think (NZ) - Perpetuum (AUS))
Blaze Away (AUS) (ch G 3 Doubtland (AUS) - Fizzle Dizzle (AUS))

Margins: 0.8 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 0:59.94 (last 600m)

R4: Lindsay Park Mdn Plate, $42,500, 1200m

The Real Mahjong (AUS) (b G 3 Universal Ruler (AUS) - Full Time (AUS)
T: C Maher J: Ben Allen
Cosmic Charger (AUS) (b/br G 4 Cosmic Force (AUS) - Cinnamon Dove (USA))
Adiuro (AUS) (ch G 5 Swear (AUS) - Lady Louise (AUS))

Margins: 1 lens, 0.8 lens. Time: 1:12.56 (last 600m)

R5: Lovatsville - 'Move To Strike' Mdn Plate, $42,500, 1200m

Cafe Au Lait (AUS) (b F 3 Alabama Express (AUS) - Caffeine (AUS)
T: C J Waller J: Jye McNeil
Gina's A Star (AUS) (ch M 4 Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Gina's Hope (AUS))
Half Scotch (AUS) (b F 3 Toronado (IRE) - Spirit Medium (AUS))

Margins: 0.4 lens, 1.2 lens. Time: 1:11.86 (last 600m)

R6: bet365 Bet Boost (Bm62), $35,000, 1200m

Bardia's Dream (NZ) (b M 4 Super Seth (AUS) - Kissmekate (NZ)
T: Simon Zahra J: Damian Lane
Maldini (AUS) (br C 3 Too Darn Hot (GB) - Moldova (AUS))
Astral Flame (AUS) (b M 4 Overshare (AUS) - Antares (AUS))

Margins: 0.5 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:11.87 (last 600m)

R7: GMCU (Bm62), $35,000, 2046m

Sir Rockford (NZ) (b G 7 Shocking (AUS) - Stage Fright (NZ)
T: Aaron Laing J: Jamie Melham
Amphactor (AUS) (b G 6 American Pharoah (USA) - Court Pastoral (GB))
Haaland (NZ) (ch G 7 Pentire (GB) - Giant Mystique (AUS))

R8: Parker Bros Earthmoving (Bm62), $35,000, 1600m

Acta Non Verba (AUS) (b/br G 4 Blue Point (IRE) - Memento (AUS)
T: D T O'Brien J: W Egan
Giggenbach (NZ) (b M 4 Ocean Park (NZ) - Rina Bettina (NZ))
Belcony (AUS) (b/br M 4 Royal Meeting (IRE) - She's Cherryrype (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 2.2 lens. Time: 1:39.03 (last 600m)

R9: Beer Auto Group (Bm62), $35,000, 1429m

British Poet (AUS) (b G 5 Iffraaj (GB) - The Kipling Girl (AUS)
T: Reece Goodwin J: Jye McNeil
Steel Move (AUS) (b G 4 Blue Point (IRE) - Flying Ice (SAF))
Where's Poppy (AUS) (ch G 9 Magnus (AUS) - Sierra de Oro (AUS))

Margins: 0.4 lens, 1 lens. Time: 1:28.04 (last 600m)

Warwick QLD Good(4)

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Warwick QLD Good(4)

R1: Warwick Police (Bm58), $20,000, 1200m

Petite Palace (AUS) (b M 4 Under the Louvre (AUS) - Drovers Rest (AUS)
T: Michael Morrison J: Corey Sutherland
Lady Zaydi (AUS) (ch M 4 Dracarys (AUS) - Dantibes' Treasure (AUS))
Brave Jet (AUS) (b G 3 Brave Smash (JPN) - Champagne Jet (AUS))

Margins: 0.9 lens, 1.3 lens. Time: 1:11.18 (last 600m 35.60)

R2: Picklebet's Get Your Pickle On Mdn Hcp, $22,000, 1200m

Silver Agent (AUS) (b/br G 4 D'Argento (AUS) - Suddenly Maddi (AUS)
T: L J Hatch J: Justin Huxtable
Linwar (AUS) (b G 4 Encryption (AUS) - A Fine Drop of Red (AUS))
Express Star (AUS) (ch G 4 Zousain (AUS) - Bulla Baby (AUS))

Margins: 1.1 lens, 0.4 lens. Time: 1:11.36 (last 600m 35.36)

R3: Warwick Fire Emergency Services Hcp, $20,000, 1350m

Uncommon Valour (AUS) (b G 6 Heroic Valour (AUS) - Outlandish (AUS)
T: Michael Nolan J: Chloe Wells
Celestial Harbour (AUS) (b M 6 I Am Invincible (AUS) - Line and Sinker (AUS))
Tuhinga (AUS) (b G 7 Epaulette (AUS) - Anabarbie (AUS))

Margins: 0.7 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:20.51 (last 600m 34.15)

R4: Warwick Education Faculty (Bm55), $20,000, 800m

Sutherland (AUS) (b/br M 5 Russian Revolution (AUS) - Plethora (USA)
T: Amanda Park J: K Yoshida
Dawyn's Choice (AUS) (b M 6 Husson (ARG) - Snow Choice (AUS))
Astin Lane (AUS) (b M 4 Vancouver (AUS) - Nitsa (AUS))

Margins: 1 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 0:44.77 (last 600m 31.80)

R5: Warwick Ambulance (Bm65), $20,000, 1100m

Esjay (AUS) ( G 0 Rothesay (AUS) - Brynne (AUS)
T: Pat W Webster J: Leslie Tilley
Command Approved (AUS) (b G 6 Spirit of Boom (AUS) - Flamboyant Lass (AUS))
Huss on First (AUS) (b M 7 Husson (ARG) - Special Miss (NZ))

Margins: 1 lens, 2.3 lens. Time: 1:03.90 (last 600m 34.37)

R6: Warwick State Emergency Services (Bm55), $20,000, 1100m

Winchman (AUS) (b G 5 Hellbent (AUS) - Enjoyment (AUS)
T: P L Shailer J: Paige Fergusson-Smith
Human Touch (AUS) (br M 6 Jet Spur (AUS) - Secret Garden (AUS))
Rare and Reliable (NZ) (ch M 4 Reliable Man (GB) - Soda No Ice (AUS))

Margins: 1.3 lens, 0.3 lens. Time: 1:04.14 (last 600m 34.43)

R7: Warwick Healthcare Professionals Hcp (58), $20,000, 1350m

Hotfoot Performer (AUS) (ch G 5 Performer (AUS) - Carmela Miss (AUS)
T: P J Minter J: B Lerena
Decrypt (AUS) (br G 5 Encryption (AUS) - Commanding Queen (AUS))
Pan A Million (AUS) (b G 5 Trapeze Artist (AUS) - Acouplamas (AUS))

Margins: 0.7 lens, 2 lens. Time: 1:20.45 (last 600m 35.48)

International Cards

Friday, September 12, 2025

Doncaster, GB

Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2) racecard

Salisbury, GB

Irish Dick Poole Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) racecard