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Doomben 10,000

Grafterburners out to land a blow for the locals

Paul Symes

ANZ News

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Grafterburners (Credit: Michael McInally)

As the sole Queenslander in the top ten of the betting markets for Saturday’s Doomben 10,000 (Gr 1, 1200m), Grafterburners (Graff) will carry the weight of his home state on his broad shoulders in the first Group 1 contest of the winter carnival.

Interstate raiders are set to descend on the Sunshine State in their droves to gang-tackle the time-honoured sprint race, which has not been won by a locally trained horse since the late, great Spirit Of Boom (Sequalo) soared to victory for Tony Gollan 12 years ago.

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Grafterburners, on the third line of betting behind Ciaron Maher’s topliner Jimmysstar (Per Incanto) and the second emergency Napoleonic (Wootton Bassett), will therefore need to defy the weight of recent history as he looks to turbocharge the fledgling career of his sire Graff (Star Witness), who stood at Kitchwin Hills in 2025 for a service fee of $9,900 (inc GST). 

Perhaps the pinnacle of Grafterburners’ career to date came at the start of the year when the colt cruised to victory in the $3 million Magic Millions Sunlight 3YO Plate (1100m) under James McDonald, who was offered the ride in the Doomben 10,000 but - perhaps unwisely - elected to jump ship to Napoleonic.

Damian Lane subsequently took over in the saddle for Grafterburners’ minor placing behind Tempted (Street Boss) in the Arrowfield Sprint (Gr 2, 1200m), but with the Western Australian hoop embarking on his annual riding stint in Japan, trainer Kelly Schweida turned to his old friend Zac Purton.

The pair go back a long way, with Purton riding extensively for Schweida when he was an apprentice jockey in Brisbane in the early 2000s. Indeed, Schweida has the distinction of providing Purton with his first taste of Group 1 action in the 2003 Underwood Stakes (1800m), won by none other than Mummify (Jeune).    

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Schweida’s stayer Amalfi (Carnegie) ran last that day but there is little likelihood of a repeat result this Saturday, given Purton’s status as one of the world’s best jockeys and Grafterburner’s remarkable record of six wins - including the Gold Edition (Listed, 1200m) - and four placings from his 13 starts.

Schweida is convinced his crack colt’s CV was all set for a significant update in The Galaxy (Gr 1, 1100m), only for his anticipation to turn to agony when the pre-race favourite was a last-minute scratching following a barrier mishap.

But with that grave disappointment now in the rearview mirrors – and with Purton having completed his background checks on the opposition – Schweida is growing in his belief that Grafterburners can land an early blow for the local brigade when he jumps from barrier seven on Saturday.

Grafterburners pedigree
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Grafterburners pedigree

Pedigree information supplied by Arion Pedigrees

Bay Colt

Foaled in 2022

Graff

Sire

Coralina

Dam

Star Witness

 Dinkum Diamond

Dylan Thomas

Bahia

Starcraft

Leone Chiara

Keep The Faith

Raja Lane

Danehill

Lagrion

Snippets

Miss Prospect

Soviet Star

Lion Hunter

Sunday Silence

Devaraja

Danzig

Diesis

Lunchtime

Rory's Jester

GRAFF (AUS) (Bay 2015-Stud 2021). 4 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1300m, MRC Caulfield Sprint, Gr.2. Brother to SP Steel Diamond. Sire of SW Grafterburners (BRC Gold Edition P., L), SP Royal Chic and of Bargain Boy, Notocar - Power of Courage (H.K.), Royal Corporal, Andrea, Gemologist, Steffi Electrica, Neeson, Telling, Simply Steffi, Backhander, Good'n'you, Grumpyoldcol, Kakoda, Midnight Rhythm, Ocean Empress and of the placegetters Barrow Power, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

 

1st dam

CORALINA, by Dylan Thomas. Unraced. Half-sister to OVERREACH (dam of LOFTY STRIKE), STANDOUT, Outreach. Dam of six named foals, all raced, five winners, inc:-

GRAFTERBURNERS (c by Graff) 6 wins. See below.

Bat Out of Hell (g by Hellbent) 4 wins to 1550m, A$288,800, to 2024-25, ATC Evening Star H., 2d ATC Evening Star H.-twice, Hitotsu Yearlings H., Casino Prince H., Ranvet H., Castelvecchio H., 3d ATC TAB H., BP H., Furphy H.-twice, Castelvecchio at Arrowfield H., Ole Kirk H., PKF Global H., Ranvet H.

Beach Club (f by Zoffany) 4 wins to 1400m, A$110,080, 3d MVRC Happy Birthday Pat Egan 2YO P.

Speedy Demon (g by So You Think) 6 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Malaysia.

Thinking Sensation (g by So You Think) Winner at 1350m in 2025-26 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

BAHIA, by Snippets. 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$106,600, STC Lemnos 2YO H., Giddy Up Club H., Tooheys New 2YO H., Young Members H. Half-sister to REWARD FOR EFFORT, CONSULAR, Annie la Vie. Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

OVERREACH (Exceed and Excel) Champion 2YO Filly in Australia in 2012-13. 3 wins at 2, A$2,360,800, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Reisling S., Gr.2, Widden S., L, 2d MRC Debutant S., L, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2. Dam of-

LOFTY STRIKE (Snitzel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, A$1,073,265, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, VRC Resimax Group Rapid Racing 2YO P., 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, 3d MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1.

Talbragar. 6 wins to 1400m, A$371,330, MRC (Mornington) Polvin Fencing H., 2d ATC Newhaven Park Country Championships Final, 3d VRC Vale John Russell H., MRC Thoroughbred Club of Australia H.

Excess. 4 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$266,175, to 2024-25, MVRC Western General Bodyworks H., Summer Sprint Series, MRC Whisky Wine & Fire H., 2d MRC Thoroughbred Club P., MVRC Summer Sprint Series, MRC Sportsbet H., MRC Plus H., 3d MRC Sportsbet H.

Loera. 2 wins at 1250m, 1300m, A$99,850, in 2025-26, ATC TAB P., TAB H., 2d ATC Agency Real Estate P.

Ninette. Winner at 1100m in 2024-25, 2d ATC Proven Thoroughbreds P., 3d ATC Calerie Life H.

STANDOUT (Exceed and Excel) 4 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$877,065, ATC Expressway S., Gr.2, Heritage S., L, Press Statement at Vinery H., 2d ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, Roman Consul S., Gr.2, Sydney S., Gr.3-twice, 3d ATC Southern Cross S., Gr.3, Classique Legend S. Sire.

Outreach (Exceed and Excel) Placed at 2, 2d ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3. Sire.

Skylimit. 6 wins to 1400m, A$222,985, ATC Schweppes P., BRC Qantac Pty Ltd H., Randw.com.au H., GCTC Sky Racing H., 2d BRC James Boags P., Happy 40th Adam Cecchini H., Toowoomba Guineas, 3d ATC TAB Rewards H., BRC Byrne Ford Kedron H. Sire.

Stromboli. 4 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$257,450, ATC Furphy H., TAB H.-twice, 2d ATC Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation H., TAB H., 3d ATC Jockeys Celebration Day H., Precise Air H., World Gym Castlereagh H., Precise Fire H., MVRC Schweppes P.

Marishka. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, ATC Tab.com.au H., 2d ATC McGrath Estate Agents ACT H. Dam of-

Yowie. Winner at 2, MRC Ladbroke it 2YO H., 4th MRC Redoute's Choice S., L.

Longreach. Winner at 1100m, 2d ATC Schweppes P.

 

3rd dam

MISS PROSPECT, by Rory's Jester. 6 wins-4 at 2-to 1200m, A$183,040, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, MVRC Great Western Champagne S., L, Silver Jubilee S., L, COA Press P., Suni-Toast H., Good Brandy 2YO H., 2d MVRC Pacific Orchard P., VATC Snow White Cleaning H., 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, VRC Ottawa S., L, VATC Debutante S., L. Three-quarter-sister to CATNIPPED, Clowning (dam of CHUCKLE), Live Comedy (dam of BLEVEEKA), half-sister to LIFE'S A BOUNTY, Magic Harmony (dam of CHARMED HARMONY, SUYOOF). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, all winners, inc:-

REWARD FOR EFFORT (Exceed and Excel) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$937,200, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, STC Concorde S., Gr.3, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, Sir John Monash S., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, 3d MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.3. Sire.

CONSULAR (Royal Academy) 16 wins from 1050m to 1700m, A$1,020,450, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L, QTC Ascot H., L-twice, GCTC Goldmarket H., L, VRC Lord Mayor's Cup, BTC Richmond Grove H., SCTC Summer Cup-twice, VRC Schweppes Welter H., MVRC The Silver Bowl Final, Mitty's H., BTC Sita Environment Solutions H., Australian Surf Rowers League H., Longines Doomben Dash H., 2d QTC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, QTC Cup, Gr.2, BTC Summer S., Gr.3, Bernborough H., L, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L, QTC Ascot H., L, Bribie H., L, SCTC Glasshouse H., L, MVRC Tabaret After the Last H., QTC St Margaret's AGS Exhibition H., 3d VRC Blamey S., Gr.2, BTC Sprint H., Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L, BTC Jubilee Hotel Doomben Dash H., 4th QTC Sir Byrne Hart S., Gr.2, MRC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, BTC Doomben S., L, VATC Heatherlie H., L, QTC Dr John Power H., L, SCTC Glasshouse H., L.

Annie la Vie (Flying Spur) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$152,600, MVRC Seppelt Salinger H., Gold Bake Pies H., 2d MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.3, MRC Regal Peace H., BTC Bendigo Bank 2YO H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's S., L, BTC We Insure Plumbers 2YO H., 4th MRC Quezette S., L, MVRC Alexandra S., L, SAJC HC Nitschke S., L. Producer.

Bahia. 4 wins. See above.

Impulsive Lass. 4 wins from 1300m to 1650m, BTC Glenlogan Park H. Dam of-

Right Or Wrong (Manhattan Rain) 7 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$405,825, BRC Height 4 Hire H., Mullins Lawyers H., TAB H., SCTC Coastline BMW 2 Series H., Ipswich TC Ramsay Plumbing & Drainage Pty Ltd H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Daybreak Lover S., L, Darwin TC Northern Territory Derby, ATC E Group Security H., Snitzel H., 3d BRC Members' H., L, Spear Chief H., L, Qld Tatt's RC Members' Cup, L, Ipswich TC Eye Liner S., L, BRC Kirin H., BMAG Teddy Bears Picnic H., 4th Sunshine Coast Guineas, Gr.3.

 

Race Record: 13 Starts 6-1-3 A$2,143,800.

6 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$2,143,800, to 2025-26, BRC Gold Edition P., L, GCTC Sunlight P., QTIS 2YO Jewel, BRC Pierata P., RTE Custom Trucks H., 2d BRC Portland Sky 2YO H., 3d ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint, Gr.2, BRC Spirit of Boom Classic, Gr.2, 4th ATC Inglis 2YO Millennium, L.

“When you talk to Zac, he knows about the other horses more than I do,” Schweida told ANZ News. 

“He knows everything and everyone so he’s been doing his homework on my horse and the rest of the field. It does look a strong renewal, I probably wasn’t expecting the likes of Jimmysstar to be in the race to be honest but if you compare recent form, my horse’s is probably as good as any other’s. 

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“I was very flat after The Galaxy, I thought that might’ve been his race with only 50.5 kilos on his back, but it wasn’t to be and he ran super in the Arrowfield. We had to give probably the best three-year-old sprinter in the land [Tempted] two kilos, and he finished less than two lengths behind her so it was a pretty good effort. 

“If Damian [Lane] had got him out a little earlier, I’d say we would have run second so it was a very pleasing return and sets us up nicely for Saturday. After the Doomben 10,000 we’ll take a look at the Kingsford-Smith Cup then see if we can stretch him out to 1400 metres in the Stradbroke, but it’s a run by run proposition at the minute so his performances will dictate what path we’ll take.”

Schweida took a $70,000 punt on the colt from Graff’s first crop at the 2024 Inglis Classic Sale, and with more than $2.1 million already banked he has been richly rewarded – much to the delight of Grafterburner’s co-breeders John Barnes and Joy Mackay, who ran Canning Downs Stud in the Queensland town of Warwick before stepping away from active service last year.

Mackay admits it was a wrench to wind down the family business after Canning Downs had been in operation for more than a century, but with no succession plans in place and her 75th birthday on the horizon, the timing felt right. 

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She and Barnes still retain an ownership interest in a handful of horses, but Mackay readily concedes that “none of them are going to change my life”. Grafterburners, on the other hand, may well have done but any sense of regret the pair may have harboured at not retaining a share in the colt is tempered by Mackay’s admiration for the job Schweida has done with the farm’s gallant graduate. 

“I really admire Kelly, he’s backed his judgement with this colt right the way through and now he’s got a live chance in a Group 1 on Saturday,” Mackay told ANZ News.

“He deserves every accolade and every bit of luck that comes his way, especially after what happened that day in The Galaxy. Grafterburners was from Graff’s first crop so Kelly didn’t have anything to compare him to, but he was prepared to stick his neck out and pay a pretty decent price for the colt. 

“We always really liked the colt, but you would have been hard pushed to say that he would go on to become the racehorse he is. Had we known, we would have kept half but as a breeder you often tend to stay in the slow ones and sell the fast ones. 

“

I really admire Kelly, he’s backed his judgement with this colt right the way through and now he’s got a live chance in a Group 1 on Saturday

Joy Mackay

“In fairness, Kelly probably saw more potential in him than we did, so credit to him for his judgement. After he bought him, Kelly joked that we could both have saved on the travel expenses to Sydney and just floated him straight from our farm to his stables.     

“We’ve obviously followed his progress closely ever since, and he’s definitely the best horse we bred towards the end of our time at Canning Downs. 

“It would be lovely for Kelly and the owners if he could win a Group 1 on Saturday, sadly we can’t be there in person but we’ll certainly be shouting loudly at the TV in our living room. It would be a proud moment for Queensland if a horse bred and trained here could win one of our biggest races.”              

Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 (GR 1)
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Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 (GR 1)

$1,500,000, Doomben 0:00am (QLD), 3yo+ Weight For Age, 1200m.

  1. Jimmysstar (NZ) 12
    ch g 6 Per Incanto (USA) - Anniesstar (NZ) (Zed (NZ))
    B: Mrs C A & P M Algie & Little Avondale Trust, Central, NZ T: C Maher J: Ethan Brown
  2. Private Eye (AUS) 4
    br g 8 Al Maher (AUS) - Confidential Queen (AUS) (Shamardal (USA))
    B: Goodwood Farm NSW T: Joseph Pride J: N Rawiller
    AUD60,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Inglis Digital September Sale 2022,
    V: Estate of Late P.W. Robertson P: Nektarios Dimitrakis
    $62,500, Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale 2019,
    V: Ambergate Farm P: Proven T/breds/Pride T/breds/Pride T/breds/Pride T
  3. Another Wil (AUS) 20
    ch g 6 Street Boss (USA) - Arohanui (AUS) (Bianconi (USA))
    B: Mrs J Thomson VIC T: C Maher J: Ryan Maloney
  4. Rothfire (AUS) 16
    b/br g 8 Rothesay (AUS) - Huss on Fire (NZ) (Hussonet (USA))
    B: Gleeson Thoroughbred Connections Pty Ltd QLD T: R L Heathcote J:
  5. Uncommon James (AUS) 15
    b g 7 Cable Bay (IRE) - Pickabee (AUS) (Jet Spur (AUS))
    B: Lavin Park Racing & Breeding QLD T: Matthew Hoysted J: Ben Thompson
  6. Reserve Bank (AUS) 18
    ch h 4 Capitalist (AUS) - Our Songbird (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
    B: Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia Pty Ltd NSW T: M Price & M Kent Jnr J: Cejay Graham
    AUD410,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale 2023,
    V: Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Aust Pty Ltd P: MG Price Racing & Breeding
  7. Private Harry (AUS) 5
    b h 4 Harry Angel (IRE) - Happy Pilgrim (AUS) (Congrats (USA))
    B: Rheinwood Pastoral Co NSW T: C J Waller J:
    AUD25,250, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Inglis Digital November Sale 2024,
    V: Kurrinda Bloodstock P: B2b T/breds P/L
    AUD115,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Classic Yearling Sale 2023,
    V: Rheinwood Past P: Kurrinda B/stock / Doyle Racing
  8. Warnie (IRE) 10
    b g 5 Highland Reel (IRE) - Cumbfree (Ire) (Footstepsinthesand (GB))
    B: Glenanore Stud T: C Maher J: M Zahra
    GNS65,000, Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up Sale 2023,
    V: Knockanglass Stables, Ireland P: Blandford Bloodstock / Bennett Racing
    GNS18,000, Tattersalls October Yearling Sale (Book 3) 2022,
    V: Barton Stud P: Kilronan
  9. Zarastro (AUS) 6
    b/br g 7 I Am Invincible (AUS) - Adrift (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
    B: Fairway Thoroughbreds NSW T: T J Gollan J: D Moor
    AUD32,500, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Inglis Digital October Sale 2 2022,
    V: Chris Waller Racing P: Tony Gollan Racing
    AUD1,050,000, Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2020,
    V: Segenhoe Stud P: Chris Waller Racing / Mulcaster B/stock
  10. Payline (AUS) 17
    ch g 5 Shooting to Win (AUS) - Slots (AUS) (Casino Prince (AUS))
    B: Torryburn Stud NSW T: Chris & Corey Munce J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
    AUD120,000, Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2022,
    V: Torryburn Stud P: Munce Racing/Arthur Hoyeau
  11. Devil Night (AUS) 9
    ch c 3 Extreme Choice (AUS) - Mischief Night (AUS) (Shamardal (USA))
    B: Kingstar Farm NSW T: M, W & J Hawkes J: B Melham
    AUD1,400,000, Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2024,
    V: Kingstar Farm P: Highway Farm
  12. Grafterburners (AUS) 8
    b c 3 Graff (AUS) - Coralina (AUS) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))
    B: Canning Downs Pty Ltd QLD T: K M Schweida J: Z Purton
    AUD70,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Classic Yearling Sale 2024,
    V: Canning Downs P: Kelly Schweida Racing
  13. Skybird (AUS) 19
    b m 5 Exosphere (AUS) - Real Desire (AUS) (Wanted (AUS))
    B: H P Thoroughbreds NSW T: Mitchell Freedman J: John Allen
    AUD110,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Classic Yearling Sale 2022,
    V: HP Thoroughbreds P: Mitch Freedman Racing
  14. Lady of Camelot (AUS) 7
    b m 4 Written Tycoon (AUS) - Miss Debutante (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
    B: Go Bloodstock NSW T: G Waterhouse & A Bott J: Tim Clark
  15. Abounding (AUS) 13
    ch m 5 Rich Enuff (AUS) - Transonic (AUS) (Casino Prince (AUS))
    B: Telemon Thoroughbreds QLD T: R L Heathcote J: V Duric
    AUD45,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Inglis Digital July Sale 2025,
    V: First Light Racing P: Wessel T/breds
    AUD27,500, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Inglis Digital October Sale 2 2023,
    V: First Light Racing P: Frank Carnovale
    AUD75,000, Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2022,
    V: Telemon Thoroughbreds P: First Light Racing/Robert Heathcote Racing
  16. Spicy Martini (AUS) 3
    b m 4 Justify (USA) - Extra Olives (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
    B: Katom NSW T: A J Edmonds J:
    AUD8,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Inglis Digital March Sale 2023,
    V: Coolmore Stud P: Edmonds Racing
  17. Beadman (AUS) 2
    ch c 3 Snitzel (AUS) - Iffranesia (FR) (Iffraaj (GB))
    B: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd NSW T: Peter Snowden J:
    AUD900,000, Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2024,
    V: Arrowfield Stud P: China Horse Club/Newgate/Go B/stock/Trilogy
  18. Napoleonic (AUS) 11
    b c 3 Wootton Bassett (GB) - Jolie Brise (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
    B: Mr FJ Frost VIC T: Tom Charlton J: J B Mc Donald
    AUD360,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Easter Yearling Sale 2024,
    V: Widden Stud P: Dean Hawthorne B/stock
  19. Esjay (AUS) 14
    null g 0 Rothesay (AUS) - Brynne (AUS) (Estambul (ARG))
    B: Mr G Wippell QLD T: Pat W Webster J:

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Jimmysstar bidding to bounce back in Doomben 10,000

Jimmysstar (Credit: Sportpix)

Cairon Maher’s assistant trainer Jack Turnbull believes luck in running will be key for star sprinter Jimmysstar (Per Incanto) when he lines up in Saturday’s Doomben 10,000 (Gr 1, 1200m), with the gelding’s racing pattern continuing to leave him vulnerable despite his talent. The New Zealand-bred has won 11 of his 26 starts, including three times at the highest level, banking over $8.5 million in prize-money. Last seen placing third in the All Aged Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) behind Beiwacht (Bivouac) at Randwick on April 18, he is yet to win this preparation, though Turnbull remains optimistic about his chances. “The only run that was sub-par was at Caulfield [when seventh in the William Reid Stakes] and you could really argue the track that day,” Turnbull said. “His runs have been good and improving and he will continue to improve, especially poking up to Queensland at this time of year.” Jimmysstar will jump from barrier 11 in the Doomben 10,000 after being based at Bong Bong since his Randwick run. He is set to be partnered by Ethan Brown, who has ridden him to his past four victories and will fly in from Hong Kong after being given a release to ride. Stablemate Another Wil (Street Boss) faces a tougher assignment in the hands of Ryan Maloney after drawing gate 19 for his first start since the spring, while Warnie (Highland Reel) will jump from barrier nine with Mark Zahra booked to ride.

Title Fighter chases second Straight Six success

Trainer Clayton Douglas is hoping Title Fighter (Lean Mean Machine) can successfully defend his crown in Saturday’s Straight Six (Listed, 1200m) at Flemington after following a near-identical path to last year’s preparation. The five-year-old claimed the Listed contest 12 months ago after finishing sixth in the Wangoom Handicap (Listed, 1200m) at Warrnambool and again heads to HQ off the back of a respectable Wangoom performance, finishing fourth behind Oliveanotherday (Nicconi). The gelding will carry 60 kilograms, up from 54 last year, but will have in-form rider Jamie Mott – Victoria's leading jockey for the season with 102 wins – in his favour. Title Fighter resumed with a fifth closing fifth in the Hareeba Stakes (Listed, 1200m) behind Recon (Cosmic Force) before his Wangoom effort on heavy ground. Douglas said the campaign had been mapped with Saturday’s race in mind. “He obviously won the race last year and it’s been a bit of a plan to keep him on a similar program this time,” Douglas said. “His three runs have all been planned since the start of his campaign. He was good first-up, was good again last week behind a nice horse and hopefully he can get the job done third-up.” Title Fighter shares topweight honours with Corniche (Fastnet Rock), with a 21-horse nomination list also including Pop Award (Shamus Award), De Bergerac (Zoustar), Immortal Star (I Am Immortal) and Stoli Bolli (Deep Field).

Beer hoping Mafia can get back to winning ways

Trainer Mitch Beer believes front-runner Mafia (Written Tycoon) is ready to peak third-up when he drops back in grade for Wednesday’s Kia Northern Region Dealer Of The Year Handicap (1250m) at Kensington. The five-year-old has finished fourth in both runs this preparation in Benchmark 78 (1250m) company, including a last-start effort at Canterbury Park, where he led before weakening late. Beer said the gelding historically improves with racing and expected him to be nearing peak fitness now. “He’s a big burly horse, he took two or three runs for him to hit his best for us last preparation,” Beer told Racing NSW. “I thought in his last run he just felt the pinch 50m-100m from home so he’ll be spot on. He gets back to that 72 grade, if he takes a length improvement fitness wise and a length improvement from going back in grade that’s probably enough to have him winning.” Beer, who trains in partnership with George Carpenter, said the stable is keen to stretch Mafia out to 1400 metres later this campaign, with a Midway Handicap (1400m) already under consideration. Meanwhile, stablemate Sunrise (Charm Spirit) will remain in Benchmark company when she heads to Scone on Saturday after resuming in the Hawkesbury Gold Rush (Listed, 1100m). The mare placed in The Warra (1000m) during the spring and Beer expects her to improve sharply second-up. “She probably needed that run first-up, she drew one and was stuck on the fence which wasn’t the ideal position on the day,” he said.

Pollard dual handed at Ipswich

Trainer Todd Pollard will saddle multiple runners in the same race for the first time when in-form pair Subterrain (Territories) and All Kinds Of Folk (D'Argento) clash in Wednesday’s TAB Class 4 Handicap (1680m) at Ipswich. The young Brisbane horseman has made a flying start to his training career, preparing six winners from just 17 starters since branching out on his own earlier this year after working as assistant trainer to Annabel and Rob Archibald. “I couldn’t be happier with how it’s all panned out,” Pollard said. “You can’t win them all and you lose more than you win in this game, but it’s a healthy strike-rate and a good way to kick things off.” Pollard admitted he would have preferred to separate the pair but said limited programming options for midweek metropolitan-grade horses had forced them to meet. All Kinds Of Folk heads into the race off a first-up Sunshine Coast victory after transferring from Wangaratta trainers John and Chris Ledger, while Subterrain has won three of his five starts and has been successful at both Eagle Farm and the Gold Coast from two starts this preparation. The Group 3-placed All Kinds Of Folk has drawn barrier two with Ryan Maloney to ride, while Subterrain will jump from gate seven with Ben Thompson back aboard after being freshened since his latest win. Pollard said Subterrain would likely head for a break after Wednesday before returning for targets later in the year.

No Ascot trip for Lady Of Camelot after stingray attack

Group 1-winning mare Lady Of Camelot (Written Tycoon) could have run her final race after her Brisbane Winter Carnival and Royal Ascot campaigns were abandoned following a stingray attack. Owner Go Bloodstock confirmed on Instagram on Tuesday that the four-year-old had been transferred to a specialist veterinary hospital and would remain under close observation as connections prioritise her recovery. “While the immediate focus is on her recovery and well-being, the decision has been made to end her Brisbane Winter Carnival and international campaigns effective immediately,” the statement read. “A decision regarding her future will be made in due course. Given her elite pedigree and Group 1 success, she remains a highly valuable prospect.” Queensland stewards were advised by co-trainer Adrian Bott on Tuesday morning that the mare had encountered a stingray at a Brisbane beach. Lady Of Camelot had been set to contest Saturday’s Doomben 10,000 at Doomben before a planned trip to Royal Ascot next month.

Baker confident with Overpass at Royal Ascot

Overpass (Credit: Sportpix)

Trainer Bjorn Baker believes seasoned sprinter Overpass (Vancouver) is well placed to make his mark at Royal Ascot next month, with the gelding’s racing and travel experience expected to prove invaluable in the King Charles III Stakes (Gr 1, 5f). The seven-year-old, a winner of ten races and more than $12.5 million in prize-money, is set to head to the UK after a final trial at Randwick on Friday before flying out from Melbourne. He will be based with Charlie Hills at Lambourn during the campaign. “At his best he’s very good and he’s been up against so many good sprinters,” Baker told Racing.com. “You talk about Ka Ying Rising, Joliestar in the T.J. Smith recently, and he’s had a fair few battles with Nature Strip. It’s sort of always been in the back of our minds and it’s now or never. I think as a seven-year-old, his experience – he’s got a lot of frequent-flyer points around Australia – so hopefully he travels well there.” Overpass is currently the second favourite for the King Charles III Stakes behind Chris Waller’s Joliestar (Zoustar).

Keeley straight to work in Queensland

English jockey Aidan Keeley is hoping to make his mark in Queensland racing after relocating from the UK, with the 24-year-old wasting little time getting acquainted with his new surroundings. Keeley arrived in Australia on Friday morning before riding at both Ipswich and Clifford Park within 48 hours of landing, taking six rides across the two meetings. “I’ve always kept an interest in Australian racing, I think it’s so well run,” Keeley told Racing Queensland. “It’s a great life for a jockey over here. It’s quite rewarding, if you put the work in, you can get rewarded quite nicely. I spent a little holiday here two years ago visiting some friends in Melbourne who work in racing that I knew from the UK. Since then it’s always been in the back of my mind to come out here, make the move and give it a good go.” Keeley, who will be based on the Gold Coast, has ridden more than 100 winners in Britain since debuting in 2020 and enjoyed a career-best season recently with 43 victories. His biggest success came in the Cambridgeshire Handicap (1m 1f) as a five-pound claimer. “I’ve ridden for some big trainers in the UK and was fortunate enough to ride in some decent races at some decent tracks,” he said. “There are things I’ve got to pick up on and alter slightly just to adapt to the way of racing over here. I’m watching racing as much as I can, trying to learn every bit of difference that there is from racing over here to back home.”

New-look Belmont promised on Saturday

Perth Racing says punters will notice a dramatically revamped Belmont Park Racecourse when racing returns to the venue on Saturday following an $8 million redevelopment project. The upgraded facility will reopen with the running of the Belmont Sprint (Gr 3, 1400m), with Perth Racing chief executive James Oldring saying the venue had been transformed into a more modern metropolitan racing and entertainment destination. Among the key additions is a new 200-square-metre “superscreen” positioned on the main straight before the finishing post, while extensive renovations have also been completed across hospitality and member areas. “The experience now at Belmont will better reflect what everyone should expect from a metropolitan race club,” Oldring said. “I’m hoping these renovations completely redefine Belmont’s reputation as a venue, not only for racing, but also for entertainment.” The redevelopment includes a refurbished Old Mate’s Sports Bar, a new Vantage platform for owners and members overlooking the mounting yard, upgrades to the Riverview and members’ floors and renovated fourth-floor corporate suites. New roofing, air-conditioning and improved accessibility have also been installed. The announcement follows a strong season for Perth Racing at Ascot Racecourse, where more than 77,000 patrons attended the annual carnival, while 57 per cent of ticket buyers were under 30 years old.

RV axes new vet just day after appointment

Racing Victoria (RV) have axed their new chief veterinary officer Glenn Robertson-Smith, with the announcement coming just one day after his appointment. The removal comes following a report on betsy.com.au that Robertson-Smith made threats to kill former Melbourne Racing Club executive Jake Norton via anonymous messages left on Norton’s phone. Robertson-Smith was sentenced to a diversion order but avoided a criminal conviction, which allowed him to keep his vet licence. RV confirmed his termination to betsy.com.au on Tuesday afternoon.

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Pier set to return following wind operation, brother to make debut

Pier (Credit: Race Images)

Darryn and Briar Weatherley’s Group 1 winner Pier (Proisir) is set to make a welcome return to their Matamata stable at the start of next month following a wind operation. The six-year-old son of Proisir (Choisir) had made a pleasing return over summer, finishing runner-up in the Otaki Maori WFA Classic (Gr 1, 1600m) at Ellerslie in February before finishing a distant last in the Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) at the Auckland track on Champions Day. A vet exam revealed a slight abnormality on the left side of his larynx and he subsequently underwent a tie-back operation to resolve the issue. “He had tie-back surgery after his last run at Ellerslie. He’s in rehab now and recovering well,” Briar Weatherley said. “We are really happy with him and he’s looking to get back into the stable on June 1, so we are looking forward to getting him back.” While the Weatherleys are looking forward to Pier’s imminent return, they are excited to kick-off the career of his full-brother Aventus in the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (1200m) at Matamata on Wednesday. The two-year-old colt impressed the father-daughter partnership when winning his trial over 850 metres at Te Awamutu last month, and Weatherley said he is showing signs he has inherited the family talent, with the youngster also being a half-brother to Group 3 winner Maria Farina (Contributer). “He has been a nice colt right from the start and has promised a lot,” Weatherley said. “I think he reeks of natural family ability. I’m looking forward to kicking him off on Wednesday and I’m sure whatever he does he’s only going to improve going into next prep.”

Cooper brings up century of wins

It may have taken him longer than he would have liked, but apprentice jockey Donovan Cooper was rapt to record his 100th win in the saddle at Ascot Park on Sunday. The expat South African brought up the milestone in the opening race of the card aboard the Michael and Matthew Pitman-trained Ferdie's Secret (Ferrando), and he was relieved to get the win after believing he was a certainty on Express Coup (Shamexpress) at Riverton two days prior but being denied 0.1 lengths by Sir Sterling (Iffraaj). “It was a tough one to get to, I was a bit stagnant on 99, I have had a lot of placings lately,” Cooper said. “I thought I’d already have it on the Friday on Express Coup, but it just didn’t work out.” It was the second consecutive win for Ferdie’s Secret, who broke through for his maiden win at Riverton last Friday with fellow apprentice Ohara Najib in the saddle, while Cooper didn’t have to wait long to add to his tally on Sunday, winning aboard the Kelvin Tyler-trained Flash Roca (El Roca) before the meeting was abandoned due to poor visibility. Cooper has come a long way in four seasons of riding and said he felt 100 wins was an impossible goal when starting off in Cambridge. “It means the world to me because I didn’t think I would actually get there as an apprentice at the start, but once I established myself down south it looked pretty doable. I did enjoy Cambridge, but it was a bit difficult with the lack of opportunities and I would stress out trying to find the rides. Since I have moved down here [Canterbury] I have got a lot more opportunities, which has been great, and I have come to call the South Island home.”

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Asia

HK: Joao Moreira targets missing Group 1 crown

Deep Monster (Credit: HKJC)

Joao Moreira is looking to complete a full sweep of Hong Kong’s top-level races when the Brazilian rider links with overseas contender Deep Monster (Deep Impact) in the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) on May 24 at Sha Tin. Hong Kong stages 12 Group 1 races every season and Moreira has won them all except for the Triple Crown’s finale. This year, he’s up against the might of Romantic Warrior (Acclamation), who is bidding to become the third conqueror of the three-race challenge after River Verdon (Be My Native) (1993/94) and Voyage Bubble (Deep Field) last season. “It’s a shame that I haven’t won this race, but I’m glad that I am still giving myself a chance to maybe tick that box,” Moreira said. “I’ve only seen [Deep Monster’s] replays. He’s a last-start winner in the Middle East. The race is very strong; however, I’m hoping he runs well.” Moreira is a four-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey (2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17 & 2020/21) with 1,250 wins in the city. The 42-year-old, who is currently on a short-term contract attached to Caspar Fownes’ stable, partners dual Group 2 winner Deep Monster for the first time against eight possible rivals in Sunday week’s stamina test.

HK: Zac Purton nears phenomenal milestone

Zac Purton (Credit: HKJC)

Following his 1,990th Hong Kong victory last Saturday, Zac Purton is closing in on becoming the first to ride 2,000 career wins in the city. The Australian Racing Hall of Famer has seven chances on Wednesday, including Aurio (Capitalist) in the Class 3 Deauville Handicap (1200m) for trainer Manfred Man. “He just needs speed to suit. He can be a little bit tricky in the gates, but he’s been good recently. I thought he probably could have hit the line a little better than he did last time. Maybe the big weight in this class is anchoring him down a bit,” Purton said. Purton is atop last-start second Romantic Gladiator (Ten Sovereigns) in the Class 3 French May Trophy Handicap (1650m) for trainer Danny Shum, who saddles seven runners as he trails championship-leading Mark Newnham by one win. Purton said: “He seems to have come to hand quick enough and last time he showed that he’s getting the hang of things. He’s a horse that is showing he’s ready to do something properly now.”

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First Season Sire Runners

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Aclaim (IRE)

Right Aclaim (AUS) (b c ex Right Chord (AUS) by Lonhro (AUS))

R3 (1:35pm): Bendigo, 2yo Cathcart Smash Repairs Mdn Plate, 1000m

Acrobat (AUS)

Aerial Pursuit (AUS) (b g ex Questing (AUS) by Rubick (AUS))

R3 (1:35pm): Bendigo, 2yo Cathcart Smash Repairs Mdn Plate, 1000m

Armory (IRE)

The Armorer (NZ) (b g ex Barbara (NZ) by He's Remarkable (NZ))

R2 (12:55pm): Matamata, 2yo Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Mdn, 1200m

Finance Tycoon (AUS)

Swooshka (AUS) (ch f ex Swoosh (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS))

R3 (1:35pm): Bendigo, 2yo Cathcart Smash Repairs Mdn Plate, 1000m

Home Affairs (AUS)

Home Invasion (AUS) (ch f ex Catwalk (AUS) by Foxwedge (AUS))

R3 (1:35pm): Bendigo, 2yo Cathcart Smash Repairs Mdn Plate, 1000m

Capital Affair (AUS) (b f ex Telopea (GB) by Pivotal (GB))

R3 (1:35pm): Bendigo, 2yo Cathcart Smash Repairs Mdn Plate, 1000m

Splintex (AUS)

She's a Splinter (AUS) (br f ex Toni May (NZ) by Tavistock (NZ))

R2 (1:04pm): Pinjarra, 2yo Sound Telegraph Mdn, 1200m

Sword Of State (AUS)

The Queen's Sword (NZ) (b f ex Savoia (AUS) by Charge Forward (AUS))

R2 (12:55pm): Matamata, 2yo Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Mdn, 1200m

Tiger Of Malay (AUS)

Lead To Battle (AUS) (b g ex Silk Touch (AUS) by Dundeel (NZ))

R2 (1:04pm): Pinjarra, 2yo Sound Telegraph Mdn, 1200m

Wild Ruler (AUS)

Speedy Khalesi (AUS) (b f ex Run Pam Run (AUS) by Sepoy (AUS))

R3 (1:35pm): Bendigo, 2yo Cathcart Smash Repairs Mdn Plate, 1000m

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Results

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Tab Meetings

Bathurst NSW Good(4)
Show

Bathurst NSW Good(4)

R1: JB Civil Concreting Country Boosted Mdn, $30,000, 1100m

  1. Erion (AUS) (b G 6 Rebel Dane (AUS) - Aurena (AUS)
    T: Ms M Harrison J: Pierre Boudvillain
  2. Voynichese (AUS) (b F 2 Pinatubo (IRE) - Great Mystery (AUS))
  3. Prophet's Lass (AUS) (ch F 3 Farnan (AUS) - Prophet's Thumb (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 1.7 lens. Time: 1:03.82 (last 600m 35.89)

R2: Bathurst Regional Security Mdn Hcp, $27,000, 1200m

  1. Kosrae (AUS) (br F 3 North Pacific (AUS) - My Sister Carole (AUS)
    T: Brad Widdup J: Leeshelle Small
  2. Sant Gervasi (AUS) (br/bl G 3 North Pacific (AUS) - Tolerate (AUS))
  3. Miss Peony (AUS) (b/br M 4 Magna Grecia (IRE) - Manhattan Tempest (AUS))

Margins: 1.8 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 1:9.909 (last 600m 35.30)

R3: Happy Birthday Dean Mirfin Mdn Hcp, $27,000, 1400m

  1. Six Kings (AUS) (br/bl G 3 Wootton Bassett (GB) - Sun Valley (AUS)
    T: C Maher J: Zac Wadick
  2. Blue Poles (GB) (ch F 4 Cracksman (GB) - Pitch Blue (FR))
  3. Piroulette (AUS) (b F 3 Casino Prince (AUS) - Ballet Shoes (AUS))

Margins: 0.7 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:22.65 (last 600m 35.96)

R4: Inland Digital Plate (C1), $27,000, 1800m

  1. Michelangelo (AUS) (br G 3 Trapeze Artist (AUS) - Waltzing Wodka (AUS)
    T: D R Mirfin J: Jacob Stiff
  2. Time for Snow (AUS) (b G 3 Time to Reign (AUS) - Princess Snowy (AUS))
  3. Heligan (AUS) (b G 3 Impending (AUS) - Night Garden (USA))

Margins: 1 lens, 4.2 lens. Time: 1:52.81 (last 600m 35.89)

R5: Bathurst Plumbing & Gasfitting Hcp (C1), $27,000, 1100m

  1. Invincible Salex (AUS) (br G 3 North Pacific (AUS) - Plucky Girl (AUS)
    T: Kylie Kennedy J: Jacob Stiff
  2. Russian Ember (AUS) (b M 4 Russian Revolution (AUS) - Embroidery (AUS))
  3. Chappolicious (AUS) (br F 3 I Am Invincible (AUS) - Black Champagne (AUS))

Margins: 0.5 lens, 0.3 lens. Time: 1:03.88 (last 600m 35.52)

R6: CWNET P/L Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000, 1400m

  1. Missile Defence (AUS) (b G 5 Smart Missile (Aus) - Soffraaj (AUS)
    T: A D Bourke J: Dale Cole
  2. Tillman (AUS) (b G 7 Epaulette (AUS) - Moneylegs (AUS))
  3. Green Pineapple (AUS) (b G 5 Bon Aurum (AUS) - Maddison Carissa (AUS))

Margins: 0.6 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:21.76 (last 600m 36.71)

R7: Central West Electrical (Bm66), $27,000, 1200m

  1. Real Baker (AUS) (b G 3 Winning Rupert (AUS) - Chordata (AUS)
    T: Bjorn Baker J: Ms W Costin
  2. Scopics (AUS) (br G 6 Divine Prophet (AUS) - Cathy's Mark (AUS))
  3. Zahdi (AUS) (b/br M 6 Zariz (AUS) - Hides (AUS))

Margins: 4.5 lens, 1.2 lens. Time: 1:9.349 (last 600m 34.52)

Moe VIC Soft(7)
Show

Moe VIC Soft(7)

R1: S&S Equipment Rental & Sales Mdn Plate, $32,000, 1214m

  1. Golden Magnate (AUS) (b/br G 3 Magnus (AUS) - Moet Rose (AUS)
    T: R D Griffiths J: W Egan
  2. Miss Lola (AUS) (b F 3 Blue Point (IRE) - Reemah (AUS))
  3. Overpriced (AUS) (b G 3 Overshare (AUS) - Set To Bolt (AUS))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 8 lens. Time: 1:14.48 (last 600m)

R2: Nar Nar Goon Hotel Mdn Plate, $32,000, 1214m

  1. Unapproachable (AUS) (b M 4 Brutal (NZ) - In The Moment (NZ)
    T: E Jusufovic J: Patrick Moloney
  2. Anglesea (AUS) (b G 4 The Autumn Sun (AUS) - Acouplamas (AUS))
  3. You Said What (AUS) (b M 4 Swear (AUS) - Venom D'or (AUS))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 1:16.65 (last 600m)

R3: Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Mdn Plate, $32,000, 2439m

  1. Zinovation (NZ) (b G 4 Tarzino (NZ) - First Bloom (AUS)
    T: M Price & M Kent Jnr J: Zac Spain
  2. Lillard (AUS) (ch G 3 All Too Hard (AUS) - Devious Maid (AUS))
  3. Clydebank Robber (AUS) (ch G 7 Mshawish (USA) - Lacey Underall (AUS))

Margins: 0.8 lens, 12.7 lens. Time: 2:38.84 (last 600m)

R4: Mirboo Nth Hotel Mdn Plate, $32,000, 1623m

  1. Kaddari (AUS) (ch M 4 Heroic Valour (AUS) - Sandrelli (AUS)
    T: Ms B Dunn J: J Bowditch
  2. Motherduck (AUS) (b F 3 Tagaloa (AUS) - Diambra (AUS))
  3. Chronic (AUS) (b G 4 Alabama Express (AUS) - Something Shocking (AUS))

Margins: 1.5 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:45.01 (last 600m)

R5: Latrobe Regional Hospital Pink Day (Bm56), $22,000, 1623m

  1. Sara's Rocket (AUS) (b M 4 Castelvecchio (AUS) - Swing Note (AUS)
    T: Jamie Edwards J: C Newitt
  2. Bookman (AUS) (b G 7 Xtravagant (NZ) - Mussenden (AUS))
  3. Sensational Ruler (AUS) (b/br G 4 Jungle Ruler (AUS) - Sensational Jewel (AUS))

Margins: 4.3 lens, 1 lens. Time: 1:43.01 (last 600m)

R6: RMBL Investments Rising Stars Race (Bm56), $22,000, 1214m

  1. Undisputable (AUS) (b G 3 Zoustar (AUS) - Unassailed (AUS)
    T: M Price & M Kent Jnr J: Olivia East
  2. Infinite Jest (AUS) (b G 5 Akeed Mofeed (GB) - Filouka (AUS))
  3. Our Paramour (NZ) (b M 4 Contributer (IRE) - Victory Parade (AUS))

Margins: 4.3 lens, 1.2 lens. Time: 1:15.36 (last 600m)

R7: Asahi Group (Bm56), $22,000, 1014m

  1. Semelle Rouge (AUS) (b F 3 I Am Invincible (AUS) - Lubiton (AUS)
    T: M Price & M Kent Jnr J: Olivia East
  2. Lake Gillear (AUS) (b G 3 Rich Enuff (AUS) - Magic Pippa (AUS))
  3. Torvega (AUS) (b M 4 Toronado (IRE) - Relette (AUS))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:02.56 (last 600m)

R8: Ladbrokes Hosted Pots (Bm56), $22,000, 2082m

  1. One Brother (AUS) (br G 4 Vino Rosso (USA) - Four Sisters (AUS)
    T: M C Kent J: Ruby Lamont
  2. M'Lady Rose (NZ) (b F 3 Belardo (IRE) - Our McKay (NZ))
  3. Mawhera (AUS) (b G 5 Darci Brahma (NZ) - Sacred Siren (NZ))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 7 lens. Time: 2:15.16 (last 600m)

Taree NSW Heavy(8)
Show

Taree NSW Heavy(8)

R1: 5 June Corey Brown Cup Mdn Hcp, $27,000, 1007m

  1. Powerful Tune (AUS) (b F 3 Singing (FR) - Brooklyn Lass (AUS)
    T: K A Lees J: William Stanley
  2. Cool Zousain (AUS) (gr/ch G 3 Zousain (AUS) - Cool She Is (NZ))
  3. Harvey's Turn (AUS) (b G 3 Star Turn (AUS) - Oakfield Ella (AUS))

Margins: 2 lens, 2 lens. Time: 0:58.97 (last 600m 35.10)

R2: Debortoli Country Boosted Mdn Plate, $30,000, 1262m

  1. Nova Dash (AUS) (ch G 3 Toronado (IRE) - Bianslick (AUS)
    T: Julia Presits J: R Hutchings
  2. Duskaura (AUS) (b F 2 Captivant (AUS) - Dark Love (AUS))
  3. Toke (AUS) (b G 3 Casino Prince (AUS) - Left In My Wake (AUS))

Margins: 3.1 lens, 0.3 lens. Time: 1:15.75 (last 600m 35.79)

R3: 5 June Wingham Cup Mdn Hcp, $27,000, 1412m

  1. Dam Impact (AUS) (b F 3 King's Legacy (AUS) - Miss Damita (NZ)
    T: Grant Jobson J: M Bennett
  2. Czech Her Out (AUS) (b F 3 Prague (AUS) - Bare Naked Lady (AUS))
  3. Dancing Tilda (AUS) (ch G 5 Super One (AUS) - Vontaine (AUS))

Margins: 0.6 lens, 0.8 lens. Time: 1:27.29 (last 600m 37.66)

R4: Functions @ MVRC (Bm58), $27,000, 2018m

  1. Prince Is Game (AUS) (br G 4 Casino Prince (AUS) - Who Is Game (AUS)
    T: M J Robinson J: Anna Roper
  2. Bold Rouge (AUS) (b M 5 Under the Louvre (AUS) - Bold Chloe (AUS))
  3. Farraige (NZ) (b/br G 5 Ocean Park (NZ) - Laurelling (USA))

Margins: 3.7 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 2:08.09 (last 600m 37.15)

R5: 9 July Gloucester Cup (Bm74), $27,000, 1007m

  1. Telegraph (AUS) (br/bl G 7 Cable Bay (IRE) - Our Miss Jones (NZ)
    T: A P Ball J: Madeline Owen
  2. Rich Star (AUS) (ch G 4 Rich Enuff (AUS) - Zouper Star (AUS))
  3. Love Rat (AUS) (b/br G 7 Love Conquers All (AUS) - Nakota Girl (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 0.9 lens. Time: 0:59.2 (last 600m 34.93)

R6: The Forum Insurance Group Hcp (C2), $27,000, 1412m

  1. Parfumier (AUS) (b F 3 Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Fragonard (AUS)
    T: Darren Treacy J: Ms K Adams
  2. Brilliant Knight (AUS) (b G 4 Dundeel (NZ) - Jemison (AUS)
    T: Cassandra Schmidt J: L P Rolls
  3. Rose Water (AUS) (b M 4 Calyx (GB) - Aqua d'Amore (AUS))

R7: Wingham Beef Week 12-15 May Country Boosted Hcp (C1), $30,000, 1262m

  1. Deebee's Girl (AUS) (b M 4 Kobayashi (AUS) - Pantera (AUS)
    T: Cassandra Schmidt J: L P Rolls
  2. On My Command (AUS) (b M 4 Astern (AUS) - Black Sea Lady (AUS))
  3. Homeland (AUS) (b G 5 Shalaa (IRE) - Battle Queen (AUS))

Margins: 5.2 lens, 1.3 lens. Time: 1:15.26 (last 600m 36.49)

Leading 2YO Sires

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Australia

Leading 2YO Sires by

Rank Stallion Ccode Yof - To Stud Breeding Rnrs Wnrs Wins SW(SWins) Earnings Best Performer
1 Home Affairs (AUS) 2018 - 2022 I Am Invincible - Miss Interiors 31 7 9 2(3) $4,291,700 Guest House - 3,275,500
2 Snitzel (AUS) 2002 - 2006 Redoute's Choice - Snippets' Lass 25 7 14 5(8) $4,185,870 Fireball - 2,035,000
3 Magnus (AUS) 2002 - 2008 Flying Spur - Scandinavia 4 1 2 1(2) $2,428,100 Streisand - 2,422,500
4 Supido (AUS) 2011 - 2018 Sebring - Lady Succeed 6 1 2 1(1) $1,906,255 Unit Five - 1,881,600
5 Too Darn Hot (GB) 2016 - 2020 Dubawi - Dar Re Mi 18 6 9 3(3) $1,723,160 Tornado Valley - 783,145
6 Street Boss (USA) 2004 - 2009 Street Cry - Blushing Ogygian 16 2 2 2(2) $1,410,439 Closer to Free - 580,750
7 Spirit of Boom (AUS) 2007 - 2014 Sequalo - Temple Spirit 27 8 11 1(1) $1,244,380 Boomelli - 240,100
8 Hellbent (AUS) 2012 - 2018 I Am Invincible - Volkaspray 19 4 6 1(1) $1,172,385 Revengeance - 603,400
9 I Am Invincible (AUS) 2004 - 2010 Invincible Spirit - Cannarelle 24 6 7 1(1) $988,965 Chayan - 337,000
10 Lucky Vega (IRE) 2018 - 2021 Lope de Vega - Queen of Carthage 8 2 5 1(1) $962,240 Cherry Bomshell - 801,500
11 Trapeze Artist (AUS) 2014 - 2019 Snitzel - Treppes 14 5 5 3(3) $951,580 Spicy Miss - 408,375
12 Brazen Beau (AUS) 2011 - 2015 I Am Invincible - Sansadee 11 5 6 2(2) $908,670 Medicinal - 365,775
13 All Too Hard (AUS) 2009 - 2013 Casino Prince - Helsinge 13 5 7 2(2) $838,000 Music Time - 605,000
14 Tagaloa (AUS) 2017 - 2021 Lord Kanaloa - Vasilissa 11 1 2 0(0) $695,215 Miss Chanel - 484,600
15 Gold Standard (AUS) 2014 - 2018 Sebring - Coniston Gem 10 3 3 0(0) $691,375 Big Wigs - 608,900
16 Tassort (AUS) 2016 - 2020 Brazen Beau - Essaouira 16 3 3 1(1) $675,320 Toorak Jewel - 351,950
17 Stay Inside (AUS) 2018 - 2022 Extreme Choice - Nothin Leica Storm 13 5 5 2(2) $671,258 Incognito - 204,600
18 Pinatubo (IRE) 2017 - 2021 Shamardal - Lava Flow 21 1 1 0(0) $667,730 Zambales - 311,700
19 Written By (AUS) 2015 - 2019 Written Tycoon - Yau Chin 7 2 2 0(0) $620,625 By Choice - 427,650
20 Better Than Ready (AUS) 2009 - 2015 More Than Ready - Sally's World 24 8 11 0(0) $618,845 Better Blitzem - 167,500

New Zealand

Leading 2YO Sires by

Rank Stallion Ccode Yof - To Stud Breeding Rnrs Wnrs Wins SW(SWins) Earnings Best Performer
1 Russian Revolution (AUS) 2013 - 2018 Snitzel - Ballet d'Amour 1 1 4 1(3) $556,610 Lara Antipova - 556,610
2 El Roca (AUS) 2010 - 2015 Fastnet Rock - Rubimill 3 1 1 1(1) $553,475 Dream Roca - 550,500
3 I Am Invincible (AUS) 2004 - 2010 Invincible Spirit - Cannarelle 3 2 3 1(1) $376,950 Seize the Day - 334,225
4 Home Affairs (AUS) 2018 - 2022 I Am Invincible - Miss Interiors 8 3 4 2(2) $366,885 Kinnaird - 166,375
5 Hello Youmzain (FR) 2016 - 2021 Kodiac - Spasha 10 1 1 1(1) $283,950 Sweetest Thing - 137,330
6 Ardrossan (AUS) 2014 - 2019 Redoute's Choice - Miss Argyle 7 3 5 1(1) $262,690 De Armas - 126,250
7 Sword of State (AUS) 2018 - 2022 Snitzel - In the Vanguard 11 2 2 0(0) $236,735 Torture - 75,000
8 Snitzel (AUS) 2002 - 2006 Redoute's Choice - Snippets' Lass 3 2 2 2(2) $222,730 Liguria - 174,750
9 Farnan (AUS) 2017 - 2021 Not a Single Doubt - Tallow 1 1 1 0(0) $183,985 Magill - 183,985
10 Banquo (AUS) 2016 - 2021 Written Tycoon - Noondie 1 1 2 1(1) $135,525 Justin Case - 135,525
11 Tivaci (AUS) 2012 - 2017 High Chaparral - Breccia 7 1 2 0(0) $103,935 Out of the Blue - 92,125
12 Wootton Bassett (GB) 2008 - 2012 Iffraaj - Balladonia 3 2 2 1(1) $97,400 Excite - 82,750
13 Frankel (GB) 2008 - 2013 Galileo - Kind 1 1 1 0(0) $95,875 Te Encuentro - 95,875
14 Per Incanto (USA) 2004 - 2011 Street Cry - Pappa Reale 4 1 1 0(0) $85,215 Incandescent - 52,415
15 Ribchester (IRE) 2013 - 2018 Iffraaj - Mujarah 2 2 3 0(0) $85,200 Ronaldo - 51,125
16 Stay Inside (AUS) 2018 - 2022 Extreme Choice - Nothin Leica Storm 1 1 2 1(1) $84,860 Lassified - 84,860
17 Yes Yes Yes (AUS) 2016 - 2020 Rubick - Sin Sin Sin 1 1 1 0(0) $77,400 Speed Demon - 77,400
18 Derryn (AUS) 2013 - 2018 Hinchinbrook - Munhro 4 1 1 0(0) $51,985 Midnight Dart - 39,850
19 Anders (AUS) 2017 - 2021 Not a Single Doubt - Madame Andree 2 0 0 0(0) $50,720 Parfait Dimanche - 48,850
20 Almanzor (FR) 2013 - 2018 Wootton Bassett - Darkova 3 1 1 0(0) $50,325 Stromlinien - 47,125
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