Sunday's Strathalbyn Races Report
- Sunday, 20 November 2011 22:38
Apprentice Jordan Frew had one of his finest days in the saddle when he landed a treble at the Langhorne Creek Vigneron's Race Day at Strathalbyn on Sunday.
Combining with Strathalbyn based mentor John Mcmillan Frew rode his first two winners in successive races on Final Command Zakumi while the victory of the David Jolly prepared Imperial Line gave Frew his third winner in the next race.
The Commands four year old gelding Final Command brought up his second win in a row for his trainer John Macmillan and rider Jordan Frew, giving the pair the first leg of back to back winners, in the 1600 metre sixth event.
Starting the $3.60 popular elect and being out of a Singspiel mare Final Address, Final Command started well before drifting back to a midfield position but had enough speed over the concluding stages to go on and beat the Philip Cole trainer Damien Robinson ridden Owdatay $5.
The Peter Moody trained Libby Hopwood ridden Knoxville $5.50 was a farther one and a half lengths away third, bringing up a trifecta for the locals.
John Macmillan and Jordan Frew brought up a race to race double when Zakumi $4.20 scored a short head win in the 1200 metre seventh race.
An Encosta de Lago gelding from the El Qahira mare Londolozi, Zakumi was on the pace throughout and beat the John Dunn prepared Amy Herrmann ridden Black Whiskey $20.
The $21 chance Kellerman was a farther half head away filling the minor placing for Judy Potts and Scott Westover.
Jordon Frew brought up his third winner when steered the David Jolly change Imperial Lines to a two and a quarter length victory in the last race which was run over 1350 metres.
Priced at $9 when the starter sent the field on their way the Refuse to Bend fathered Imperial Lines, from My Duchess, a daughter of Royal Academy, was in the first four throughout the race and went on to defeat the Gary Bower cared for Matthew Neilson guided On The Trail $14.
John Macmillan and Justin Potter were associated with Gumnuts, the $2.70 favourite, who was another half length away third.
Three other local trainers shared in the winning spoils on the day- they were Shane Oxlade with Jestquill, Brian Mueller tasted success when the first starter Nelcitus won while Barry Dunn supplied the winner of race four Scublands.
Strathalbyn trainer Shane Oxlade and jockey Justin Potter drew first blood for the locals when Jestquill, the $1.35 favourite, was the five and three quarter length winner of the 0-64 Handicap of 1350 metres, the opening race of the day.
A Real Jester three year old gelding from the Brondesbury mare Bronsquill, Jestquill was always well placed and beat the Peter A Jones charge, the Adrian Patterson ridden Real Fantasy $4.
The William Smart cared for Simon Price ridden Our Cover Girl $5 was a farther two lengths away third.
Jockey Damien Robinson celebrated his return to the saddle when he scored a one length win on the Rob Wilkinson prepared Aussie Blue $9 in the 2050 metre second race.
From the Movie Maker mare Ivy's Model and sired by Akhadan Aussie Blue came from well back and powered home to beat the $2- 80 favourite Major De for local trainer Emma Hubbard and rider Todd Pannell.
King Roseland $4, who is destined for a jumping career, was a farther five and three quarter lengths away third for Ken Matson and Justin Potter.
Owner, trainer and breeder Brian Mueller brought up the second local victory when the Claudia Lions ridden Nelcitus $7 was the half length winner of race three which was contested over 1100 metres.
Sired by the former Mueller galloper Adam from the Blevic mare Double Spirit, Nelcitus scored a half length win over the David Jolly trainer Jordan Frew piloted God's Way $3.
The early leader Bag of Wheat $7 was a farther two and a quarter lengths away third for Paul Seater and Simon Price.
Trainer Barry Dunn brought up a trifecta for the local training brigade when his charge Scrublands $7, with apprentice Jackson Matthews in the saddle, was the two and three quarter length winner of race four which was run over 1350 metres.
Sired by the USA bred entire Timber Country from the General Nediyum mare Nireen, Srublands was well in contention throughout the event and beat the David Jolly prepared Justin Potter ridden Assertive Spirit, the $2.40 favourite.
Belikeme $21 was a farther three quarters of a length away third for Paula Trenwith and Shane Cahill.
Joining forces with Murray Bridge trainer Craig Stewart jockey Paul Gatt recorded a long neck win on the eight year old Mutahassin gelding Ciro Prince in the 1350 metre fifth race.
Mothered by the Thameen mare Ciro Lady, Ciro Prince $6 came from a rearward position to beat the Stuart Padman prepared Justin Potter ridden Testate $4.60.
Bold Line $6 was another short neck away third for John Hickmott and Adrian Patterson bringing up a trifecta for the Murray Bridge track.
Wednesday's Gawler Races Report
- Thursday, 17 November 2011 02:46
In spite of the day not being very good to punters with only two outright favourites and one equal favourite winning the inaugural Run to the Vines Race Day meeting at Gawler on Wednesday was quiet successful.
Lady riders were well represented with Libby Hopwood, Amy Hermann and Lauren Stojakovic riding a winner each. Libby Hopwood was the first of the girls to meet with success when she brought up her fourth win from five rides for the Peter Moody stable guiding Conciliate $4.20 to a three quarters of a length win in the 1700 metre opening event.
Sired by the Japanese bred Tayasu Tsuyoshi from the Toy Pindarri mare Apeasment, Conciliate settled well and, maintaining a forward position, went on to beat the John Dunn mentored Adrian Patterson ridden Fantastic Reign $7.
Get Around Girl $7 was a farther one and three quarter lengths away third for Garret Lynch and Dale Evans.
Breaking through for her first win from seven starts Californian Devil, the $2.25 public elect, gave her trainer Phillip Stokes and rider Paul Gatt a half length win in race two which was run over 1200 metres.
From the Devaraja mare Devils At Play and sired by Californian, Californian Devil came from fourth to defeat the Gary Searle trained Adrian Patterson ridden Silken Thread $6.
Romantic Miss $21 was a farther one and a quarter lengths away third for Brenton Jones and Wayne Kerford.
After being well back in the early stages the Kurt sired Independent Air, from the Ark Regal mare Dicey Reilly, gave Murray Bridge mentor Simon Casey and rider Simon Price a half neck win in race three which was contested over 1200 metres.
Starting at $7 Indepentent Air defeat the Richard Jolly trained Paul Gatt ridden Alcohol $3.20.
Social Gaze $7 was another two and a quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Ken Sweeney and apprentice Scott Westover.
Starting at $3.10 the Golden Lake sired Imperial Fury, from the Made Of Gold mare Dubloons, will have her next run in a 1000 metre event on the Parks track at Morphettville on December 3.
Winning the 1100 metre fourth race for trainer Stuart Padman and apprentice Jackson Matthews, Imperial Fury came from well back and beat the Samantha Barr trained Michael Hoppo ridden The Boilermaker $31.
Just Push On $101 was another short half head away third for the local training combination of Kerri McAnulty and Clint Binnie and rider Justin Potter.
After running second at its previous start, also on this track, Faineant $6.50 gave his Mount Gambier trainer Dean Saxon and rider Justin Potter a one and a quarter length victory in the 2100 metre fifth race.
A Quest for Fame gelding from the Anabaa mare Easy Out, Faineant started well and settled into a midfield position before drifting back to last and was able to muster enough speed once again and powered home to defeat the Grant Young prepared Paul Gatt ridden Birchmore Road $4.60.
Tristacat $5 was a farther half length away third for Jon O'Connor and Jordan Frew.
Dean Saxon said that Faineant is still eligible for a similar type provincial race but he will give him a try in city company over the Christmas period before sending him out for a spell.
The John Dunn prepared Amy Herrmann ridden Dubai Vengeance $19 scored a one and a quarter length win in the 1700 metre sixth race to the dismay of favourite punters.
A Dubai Destination four year old gelding from the Snaadee mare Vengadame, Dubai Vengeance was well placed and went on to beat the Mark Kavanagh cared for Shayne Cahill ridden Bellunese $4.20.
Handsome As $6 was another neck away third for Roslyn Day and Adrian Patterson.
Being well placed Miss Remarkable $4 gave her trainer Roslyn Day and apprentice Jordan Frew a long neck win in the 1200 metre seventh race.
A Redoubtable four year old mare from the Chest Mark mare Quick Mark, Miss Remarkable defeated the Ken Sweeney charge Jeffrey Maund ridden Quick Thoughts $20.
Our Destination $201 was a farther short neck away third for John Dunn and Amy Herrmann.
Lauren Stojakovic brought up the third win for the ladies and the lot of punters improved when the $5 equal favourite Invincible Magic, with the unplaced Greybrow, was the three quarters of a length winner of the 1100 final event.
Being under the care of Daniel Clarken and sired by the Irish bred entire Invincible Spirit, from the Geiger Counter matron Magic Ribbon, Invincible Magic came from a backward position and gradually improved going on to beat the Jackson Matthews ridden Gary Searle trained Canny Prevail $8.
Arctic Cash $11 was a farther three quarters of a length away third for Georgie Henderson and Scott Westover.
Tuesday's Morphettville Races Report
- Wednesday, 02 November 2011 03:58
Starting the $2.15 and making his second race day appearance the Matthew Seyers trained Hot Lover gave jockey Simon Price the first leg of a double in the 1050 metre opening event at Morphettville on Tuesday.
Winning by a margin of a long head the two year old son of Bel Esprit from the Kenny's Best Pal matron Concluding, Hot Lover came from near last and, with a powerful late run defeated the Trevor Dansie trained Amy Herrmann ridden Hidden Vale $31 by a long-head.
The $3.80 returned Tang Prosper was another three and half lengths away third for Tony McEvoy and Mark Pegus.
Joining forces with her former master Richard Jolly rider Libby Hopwood rode Draw Forward $3 to short half head win in race two which was contested over 1050 metres.
The progeny of Charge Forward and the Danehill Dancer mare Lashante, Draw Forward was not very far off the pace for the entire journey and went on to record a win over the Tony McEvoy cared for Mark Pegus steered Assertive Eagle, the public elect at $2.20.
Starting for the first time Star Contessa $13 was a farther four and a quarter lengths away third for David Balfour and his apprentice Scott Westover.
Not having raced since August last year the Exceed And Excel sired Miss Explosive $8 gave her trainer David Aldridge and jockey Michael Hoppo a three quarters of a length victory in the 1050 metre third race.
From the Rubiton mare Explosive Love, Miss Explosive came from a rearward position and beat the $2 favourite Nordic Monarch $3.30 for Tony McEvoy and Mark Pegus. Heroica $8 was a farther two and a quarter lengths away third for the combination of Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas and their apprentice Jackson Matthews.
Trainer Richard Jolly celebrated his second win for the day when he combined with jockey Paul Gatt in the one and three quarter length win of the $3 chance Mr Lowndes in the 1800 metre fourth race.
Fathered by O'Reilly from Hereward the Wake mare The Wake, Mr Lowndes came from well back and defeated the Don Mckay mentored Justin Potter guided Royal Impulse $10. Rise Above It $10 was another one and three quarter lengths away third for Margo Hodge and Tarmara Zanker.
Simon Price brought up his double when the Ken Sweeney trained Perfect Crown brought up his first win in thirty nine starts when he was the one and three quarter length winner of the 1600 metre fifth race.
Sired by Beautiful Crown from the Snaadee matron Tiffany Road, Perfect Crown came from a mid field position and beat the Roy Rogers trained Libby Hopwood mount Meadows Mollie $5 who finished two and a quarter lengths ahead of another Ken Sweeney runner, the Paul Gatt piloted Fossicking $8.
Facing the starter for the first time the Golden Lake three year old gelding Broadway Lad $10 delivered his trainer Tim Selling and jockey Todd Pannell a half neck win in race six which was run over 1200 metres.
Mothered by the Western Symphony mare Western Jade, Broadway Lad came from well back beat the punter's choice Birdman $4.20 for Tony McEvoy and rider Mark Pegus. Being returned at $21 Parmigiana was another neck away filling the minor placing for John Hyam and apprentice Claudia Lions.
The Victorian combination of Flemington based trainer Danny O'Brien and rider Mark Pegus tasted victory when the $2.10 favourite Fabulist came from a mid field position to record a neck win in the 1200 metre seventh race.
Sired by Savabeel from the Centaine matron Fontaine, Fabulist beat the Roy Rogers cared for Adrian Patterson mount Exalted Lady $8. Always Discreet $12 was another two and a quarter lengths away third for Michael Hickmott and Libby Hopwood.
In an exciting finish the Nickelmine seven year old grey gelding Fast Frank $8 delivered trainer Daniel Clarken and his apprentice Lauren Stojakovic a nose victory in race eight which was run over 1600 metres.
From Yuppeckiar Lady, a Kingston Mill mare, Fast Frank settled in second position before going on to claim victory over the Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas trained and their apprentice Jackson Matthews ridden Ottana $5.
Unser $5.50 was farther half neck away third for Tony McEvoy and Mark Pegus.
Starting at $31 and recording a long neck win for trainer Bill Bogarts and apprentice Amy Herrmann, Under The Radar brought racing to a close in the 1200 metre final event.
Sired by the New Zealand bred Suresh from the Black Zephyr mare Zephyr Love, Under The Radar came from a mid field position to beat Tuscan Breeze, the $3.20 equal favourite with the unplaced Secret Vintage, for visiting Darwin trainer Stephen Brown and rider Simon Price. Miss Remarkable $26 was another three quarters of a length away third for Roslyn Day and Adrian Patterson.
Saturday's Morphettville Parks Races Report
- Sunday, 13 November 2011 00:42
Backed in from an opening quote of $8 to $5.50 the Roy Rogers trained Libby Hopwood ridden Meadows Mollie recorded her first win from ten starts in the opening event of 1550 metres on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday.
A Blevic three year old filly from the Akhadan matron Dancing Lass, Meadows Mollie led from the gate before dropping back to fourth but was able to muster enough speed once again and went on to beat the Roslyn Day trained Adrian Patterson ridden Granulator $6.
The Victorian visitor Disclosed, the $2.25 favourite, was a farther half length away third for Katherine Durden and Jackson Matthews.
Facing the starter for the twelfth time and winning its sixth race the Reset gelding Sky Raider gave trainer Tony McEvoy and jockey Matthew Neilson a length win in the 2250 metre second race.
From the Kashani mare Bright Time, Sky Raider came from a midfield position to defeat the Lloyd Kennewell prepared Paul Gatt ridden Honourable Kind $8.50 who finished a neck ahead of Onerahi Bay $6.50 for Lee and Shannon Hope and Reece Wheeler.
Favourite punters collected for the second time in two races when the David Balfour mentored Scott Westover steered Obsidian Dragon $1.90 was the three length winner of the 1000 metre third race.
Sired by Hidden Dragon from the Monde Bleu mare Aradina, Obsidian Dragon led throughout and beat the Paul Seater cared for Libby Hopwood ridden Bella Leah $10.
Immortality $8.50 was a farther half head away filling the minor placing for Mick Whittle and Troy Baker.
The win of the $2.30 popular elect The Eighth Maker kept a smile on punters faces when he was the half length winner of the 1250 metre fourth race.
A Clangalang five year old gelding from the Bluebird mare Floral Emblem, The Eighth Maker was always well placed and beat the David Jolly cared for Simon Price ridden Zizz $7.50.
Ronorik $31 was another six lengths away third for Mick Whittle and Troy Baker.
The Clangalang sired Lexon brought up win number four in twenty four hours for trainer Lloyd Kennewell in the 1400 metre fifth race.
From a daughter of Blevic, Ruby Wednesday, Lexon came from a midfield position and ran down the one time leader Budriguez, the $2 favourite, prepared by David Jolly and ridden by Justin Potter.
Starting at $4 Magical Pearl was a farther one and a quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Denis O’Leary and Jordan Frew.
The consistent Meadows Dan gave trainer Roy Rogers and owners Ken and Helen Smith a double in the 1300 metre sixth race.
Starting at $9 and having the services of Michael Hoppo the Akhadan sired Meadows Dan, from the Keepers mare Keepara Princess, came from well back and defeated the Georgina Henderson prepared Jordan Frew ridden Ticket to Vegas $8.50.
The Victorian visitor Layne $4.60 was a farther long neck away third for Daryl Archard and Simon Price.
Formerly trained by Sydney mentor Guy Walter, Tabulated gave apprentice Nathan Rose and his master John O’Connor a one and a half length win in race seven which was run over 1550 metres.
Starting at $4.20 the Exceed and Excel sired Tabulated from the Kris mare Itemise was near the lead throughout the race and went on to beat the Sam Turner prepared Adrian Patterson ridden Luvbite $8.
Fast Frank $6.50 was another long neck away third for Daniel Clarken and his apprentice Lauren Stojakovic.
Registering her first win from fifteen starts Shimano Miss gave her trainer Stuart Padman and rider Justin Potter a length win in the final event of 1400 metres.
Returned at $21 the Daggers Dawn sired Shimano Miss, from the Bellwater mare Shimmering, came from a rearward position and beat the Michael Hickmott prepared Ashley Thompson ridden Always Discreet, the $3 favourite.
Exalted Lady $4.20 was a farther head away third for Roy Rogers and Adrian Patterson.
Saturday's Morphettville Races Report
- Sunday, 30 October 2011 01:22
Jockey Adrian Patterson continued his good run of luck when he teamed with Gawler based trainer Gary Searle in the one and three quarter length win of Pierremont Express in the opening event of 2500 metres at Morphettville on Saturday.
Starting at $9 the Carnegie sired Pierremont Express, from the Gold Ace mare Kate’s Ace, came from the rear of the field and beat the $1.60 favourite Sky Raider for mentor Tony McEvoy and rider Mark Pegus.
Palmaro $6 was a farther two and three quarter lengths away third for Ciaron Maher and Paul Gatt.
The combination of mentor Tony McEvoy and rider Mark Pegus tasted victory when the $1.85 favourite Little Critter was the one and three quarter length winner of race two which was run over 1000 metres.
From the Rustic Amber mare Gotha, the Court Command two year old colt led all the way and beat Couldn’t Agreemore $7 for trainer David Balfour and rider Todd Pannell.
Tony McEvoy also prepared the third horse, the Simon Price ridden Portici $5 who was a farther short-neck away filling the third placing.
Winning by a margin of a short head Awe and Wonder $26 gave veteran trainer Len Smith and jockey Paul Denton a short head win in the 1600 metre third race.
Sired by the USA bred Fasliyev from the Last Tycoon mare Mystifing, Awe and Wonder raced in the middle of the field early before going on to beat the Ross MacDonald trained Les Beer ridden Pancino $5.
Goldridge $4 was another three and a quarter lengths away third for John Hickmott and Adrian Patterson.
The Cairon Maher prepared apprentice Jackson Matthews ridden Mr O’Ceirin made it two wins in succession when it was the four length winner of the 2050 metre fourth race.
Starting at $3.60 and leading all the way the Postponed sired Mr O’Cierin, from the Yachtie matron Cadell, beat the Russell
Cameron prepared Simon Price guided Catwen Boy $4.20.
Uchimura $5 was a farther long neck away third for Tony McEvoy and Mark Pegus.
After travelling three wide for a portion of the race the General Nediyum sired Cruising Eagle gave his trainer Will Clarken and apprentice Scott Westover a two and a quarter length win in race six which was contested over 1200 metres.
From the Danehill mare Rising Eagle, Cruising Eagle the $3.20 favourite, finished too strong for the Phillip Stokes prepared Shanye Cahill ridden Royal Tern $5.50.
Shoorwin $5.50 was a farther two lengths away third for Paul Bashara and Libby Hopwood.
In a tight struggle Immortality gave his trainer Mick Whittle and jockey Troy Baker a nose victory in race six which was run over 1000 metres.
The progeny of Lion Hunter and the Keltrice mare She’s God’s Gift, Immortality beat the Mark Young mentored Jackson Matthews ridden Anteros $7.
The early leader Obsidian Dragon was a farther one and three quarter lengths away third for David Balfour and his apprentice Scott Westover.
The Ken Sweeney prepared Simon Price ridden Riziz $6 made it two wins form four starts when he was the short-neck winner of the 1200 metre seventh race.
A three year old Zariz gelding from the Covetous mare Priya, Riziz came from a midfield position to defeat the Karen Byrnes prepared Adrian Patterson guided Alchemy’s Eight $10.
Starting at the good odds of $14 Zen was another one and a half lengths away third for Gordon Richards and Amy Herrmann.
Apprentice Scott Westover brought up a double when he rode the Darren Weir prepared Corvidae, the $2.80 favourite, to a one and a quarter length win in race eight which was run over 1200 metres.
A Marmottan sired four year old entire, from the Deputy Governor mare Jayjaye, Corvidae was well placed before going on to beat Lexcen $3 for mentor Lloyd Kennewell and Shayne Cahill.
Barwon Express $18 was another one and three quarter lengths away third for the combination of Richard Jolly and Paul Gatt.
The combination of Caulfield trainer John Salanitri and apprentice Nathan Rose joined in the one and three quarter length win of Rorke’s Drift $4 in the final event of 1050 metres.
A Commands gelding from the Over mare Long Walk, Rorke’s Drift came from a rearward position and defeated Erfaan, the $2.20 favourite, for Euroa trainer David Hayes and rider Paul Gatt.
Statue of Glory was a farther half length away third for John Hyam and Wayne Kerford.
Wednesday's Murray Bridge Races Report
- Wednesday, 09 November 2011 12:31
After being prominent in the early stages and getting to the front in the straight Rough Deal provided John Hickmott and rider Libby Hopwood with a one and a quarter length win in the opening event of 1200 metres at Murray Bridge on Wednesday.
Starting The $1.60 favourite the Artie Schiller sired Rough Deal, from the Honours List mare Star of Ella, went on to defeat another Hickmott trained runner, the Shayne Cahill ridden Rich Pride $10.
Beyond Doubt $11, from the David Jolly stable with Justin Potter in the saddle, was another two and a quarter lengths away third.
Leading all the way the Honours List four year old gelding Sounds Like Leon $3 brought up his first win for trainer Kym Buick in the 1000 meter second race.
From the Bubble Gum Fellow mare Della Leonessa and having the services of Dale Evans, Sounds Like Leon went on to defeat the David Jolly trained Jordan Frew ridden God’s Way $5.
Desert Tales $12 was another long neck away third for Ken Knowles and Jeffrey Maund.
Trainer Grant Young brought up a Murray Bridge training trifecta when jockey Clare Lindop steered Birchmore Road to a six length win in race three which was contested over 2220 metres.
Starting at $8.50 the Grass Wonder five year old gelding Birchmore Road from the Racer’s Edge mare Libido was midfield before getting to the front as the field swung for home and beat the early leader Asso Bello, the $2.60 favourite, for trainer Denis O’Leary and rider Matthew Neilson.
Back Tracks $6 was a farther two and a quarter lengths away third for Ian Walker and Jordan Frew.
The Bianconi four year old mare Pray to Win gave trainer Paul Beshara and rider Paul Gatt a one and a quarter length win in the 1400 metre fourth race.
From the daughter of Euclase, Golden Euclase, Pray to Win was well placed early in the event before going on to defeat the John Hickmott prepared Libby Hopwood ridden Son of Nala $4.60.
Starting at $12 Dubai Me Roses was a farther two lengths away third for Mark Kavanagh and Nathan Rose.
Facing the starter for the 101st time the eleven year old Merlot Now gave trainer Darryl Hewitt and rider Matthew Neilson a half length win in the fifth race which was contested over 1600 metres.
From the Francis Bacon mare Babelle and sired by Akhadan, Merlot Now was well placed before going on to beat the $2.60 favourite, the Mathew Seyers prepared Simon Price ridden Friendsinthefield.
Shams Time $14 was a farther two lengths away third for Gary Searle and Adrian Patterson.
Libby Hopwood brought up her second winner for the day when the Michael Hickmott prepared Hillfire $4.60 was the short head winner of the 900 metre sixth event.
A Happy Giggle gelding from the River Rough mare White Water Bay, Hillfire staged a good tussle with the second placegetter the David Balfour trained Todd Pannell ridden Taken the Road $17 over the concluding stages.
Courting Justice $16 was a farther two lengths away third for Dennis O’Leary and Nathan Rose.
The progeny of the United States bred Southern Image and the Belong To Me matron Elite, Image Master gave horse carer Kirsten McGowan and apprentice Lauren Stojakovic a neck victory in the 1200 seventh race.
Starting at $6 Image Master settled well and quickly took up a forward position going on to beat the Barry Woosnam prepared Amy Herrmann ridden Taj Maher the $4 equal favourite with the fourth placegetter Uma Wave.
Bicker $17 was a farther short neck away third for Ken Sweeney and Claudia Loins.
Being in the first three throughout Final Command $10 gave mentor John Macmillan and apprentice Jordon Frew a one and a quarter length win in the 1200 metre final event.
Sired by Commands from Final Address, a Singspiel mare, Final Command beat the Margaret Ruberry charge, the Tamara Zanker steered Conquest Of Arms $13. Starting at the odds of $11 Devasent was another one and a quarter lengths away third for Sue Nolan and Wayne Kerford.
Wednesday's Balaklava Races Report
- Wednesday, 26 October 2011 23:51
Applying the same tactics as he did when he swept around the field in the middle stages at the gelding’s previous starts, jockey David Tootell combined with trainer Ken Sweeney in the one and three quarter length win of Goldstinger $3.60 in the opening event of 2200 metres at Balaklava on Wednesday.
The progeny of the United States bred Golden Snake and the Redmead mare Golden Days, Goldstinger beat the Claudette Rose mentored Simon Price ridden Hurricane Thunder, the $2.50 favourite.
Hidden Tears was another three quarters of a length away third for Danny Penna and Justin Potter at $12.
Jockey Simon Price rode the first of three winners when he guided the William Smart cared for Our Over Girl $21 to a half head win in the 1300 metre second race.
From the Spectrum matron Hutt’s Image and fathered by Dubai Destination, Our Cover Girl came from a mid field position with a rails runs and defeated the Ken Sweeney prepared and Shayne Cahill ridden Klondike Lil who finished two lengths in front of the $3.10 public elect Meadows Storm for Roy Rogers and Clare Lindop.
After backing a second and third in the opening two races favourite backers were rewarded when $1.70 punter’s choice De Vilane gave horse carer David Jolly and jockey Justin Potter a long head victory in race three which was contested over 1050 metres.
The progeny of Marmottan out of the Taymah mare Military Plume De Vilane came from well back to take out the event from the Danny Penna trained Libby Hopwood mount Genarka Star $31. Starting at $3.50 Sounds Like Leon was a farther one and a quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Kym Buick and Dale Evens.
Simon Price rode his second winner when the first starter Little Miss Bourke $4, from the Flemington stable of Mark Kavanagh, was the long neck winner of the 1200 metre fourth race.
A Flying Spur three year old filly from the daughter of Encosta de Lago, Fairessa, Little Miss Bourke came from well back and beat the John Hickmott charge, the Libby Hopwood ridden Rough Deal $3, the equal favourite with the fourth placegetter Morse Code.
Starting at $6 Gone Without was a farther length away third for David Balfour and Todd Pannell.
Mentor Kylie Huxtable and apprentice Jordon Frew combined in the long neck win of Nadahka $4 in the 1400 metre fifth race.
Sired by Akhadan from the Sarajaavo mare Lady Sentosa, Nadahka came from well back to record a win over the Libby Hopwood mount, the John Hickmott cared for Son Of Nala $10. Exalted Filly $5 was another half length away third for Roy Rogers and Adrian Patterson.
Simon Price brought up win number three when he guided the Matthew Seyers cared for Friendsinthefield $3.60 to a two length victory in the Class 2 Handicap of 1200 metres.
An Undoubtedly four year old mare mothered by the Prince Echo mare Hello Hello, Friendsinthefield was well placed and defeated the one time leader, the Nick Sabeen trained apprentice Jackson Matthews mount Wings On Her Feet, the $2.20 public elect. Starting at $7 Forcryingoutloud was another neck away third
for Leon Macdonald, Andrew Gluyas and Clare Lindop.
Sired by Redoute’s Choice from the Snippets mare Snippets’ Jewel Ultramarine Blue $5.50 gave trainer Daniel Clarken and his apprentice Lauren Stojakovic two and a half length win in race seven which was contested over 1200 metres .
Not sighted early in the event Ultramarine Blue came with a powerful run and went on to record a win over the Bill Bogarts mentored Libby Hopwood ridden Twilight Dancer $4.40. Bianposh $4.60 was a farther long neck away filling the minor placing for Simon Casey and Simon Price.
The combination of trainer Barry Ewen and apprentice Jackson Matthews were successful when Gold Vintage $4.60 was the nose winner of the 0-68 final event which was run over 1200 metres.
From the Bold Rancher matron Famous Vintage and fathered by Real Jester, Gold Vintage came from a rearward position and defeated Meadows Dan $5 for trainer Roy Rogers and rider Clare Lindop.
Conquest of Arms $21 was a head away third for Margret Ruberry and Tamara Zanker.
Saturday's Morphettville Parks Races Report
- Sunday, 06 November 2011 00:45
Starting at the good odds of $5 the Artie Schiller three year old filly Artie’s Angel gave trainer Mick Huxtable and jockey Paul Gatt a long-neck victory in the opening event of 1250 metres on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday.
Artie’s Angel came from the rear of the field to defeat the Mark Kavanagh prepared Simon Price ridden Darazani $3.40.
Gonski Girl $3.80 was a farther one and a half lengths away third for Craig Curtis and Michael Hoppo.
The Terry and Karina O’Sullivan prepared Simon Price ridden Tykook won its second Adelaide race when she was the three quarters of a length winner of the 1000 metre second race.
Starting the $1.90 favourite Tykook, a Written Tycoon filly from the Keltrice mare Takook, was well placed and beat the Leon Macdonald/Andrew Gluyas trained Jackson Matthews ridden Moving Money $8.
Zaeimus $7 was another length away third for David Balfour and Todd Pannell.
The Seymour training combination of Lee and Shannon Hope together with jockey Reece Wheeler brought up their second successive Adelaide success when Gold Sand, the $1.35 favourite recorded and two and a half length win in the 1550 metre third race.
From the Danehill mare Quinze Love and fathered by Footstepsinthesand, Gold Sands was in the first two throughout the race and beat the Ken Sweeney trained Paul Gatt ridden Rowdy Rocker $5.
Instructor $10 was another two and a quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Len Smith and Simon Price.
After being forced to race four wide at one stage of the event Zen $4.20 gave mentor Gordon Richards and apprentice Amy Herrmann a length win in the 1400 metre fourth event.
Mothered by Judith Louise, a Zeditave mare, Zen was last when the field settled down and went on to beat Southern Invasion $19 for Margaret Ruberry and Tamara Zanker.
Mughareega $201 was three quarters of a length away third for Ken Sweeney and David Tootell.
Punters were on good terms with themselves when the $2.60 favourite Justify That was the one and a half length winner of the 1400 metre fifth race.
Being under the care of Strathalbyn trainer Peter Moody and having the services of Libby Hopwood the King of Prussia gelding Justify That, from the West Point mare Duty With Honour, was last to leave the gates and came with a strong run over the concluding stages to defeat the Tony McEvoy cared for Matthew Neilson ridden La Bouche $8.
Test Century $2.90 was a farther head away third for Mark Minervini and Jordan Frew.
Winning by a five length margin Uchimura, the $1.80 favourite, gave trainer Tony McEvoy and stable rider Matthew Neilson a win in the 1500 metre sixth event.
A Golden Snake gelding from the Salmon Leap mare Dine With Me, Uchimura was always in contention and went on to defeat Goldstinger $10 for the combination of trainer Ken Sweeney and rider David Tootell.
Another Sweeney trained runner Shez A Gaze $11 was a farther short head away third with Todd Pannell in the saddle.
The father and daughter Stawell training combination of Karina and Terry O’Sullivan combined in a double with jockey Simon Price when Windarra Place $5 was the neck winner of race seven which was run over 1400 metres.
A Hemingway mare form the Poacher’s Moon matron Faint Light, Windarra Place came from the rear of the field to register a win over the Tony McEvoy prepared Matthew Neilson ridden Horatius, the $2 .30 favourite.
Conduction $3.20 was farther short neck away third for David Jolly and Justin Potter.
Jockey Paul Gatt secured his second winner for the afternoon when the John Hyam prepared Believe in More scored a one and a half length win in the final event of 1250 metres.
Starting at $5 the More Than Ready sired Believe in More, from the Jugah mare Brookes, came from well back and defeated the Leon Macdonald/Andrew Gluyas trained Jackson Matthews ridden Miss With Attitude $4.
Little Akie, the $3 favourite, was another half length away filling the minor placing for Brian Mueller and Lauren Stojakovic.
TRSA & SKY Secure Media Rights Agreement
- Tuesday, 25 October 2011 01:17
Sky Racing on Monday announced that it has completed a long-term agreement with Thoroughbred Racing South Australia (TRSA), securing its media rights until 2017.
The agreement ensures Sky Racing will continue to broadcast South Australia’s 178 thoroughbred meetings each year to its domestic and international audience.
Sky Racing has a multi-channel distribution network reaching 2.35 million homes through Pay-TV, 5,100 TAB agencies, hotels and clubs in Australia, 29 countries across the world and digitally through skyracing.tv.
The new media rights deal aligns with the existing agreement for TRSA’s international media rights, as well as new media.
Sky Racing manages the export of Australian racing, including the provision of vision and form.
As part of the new deal, Sky Racing will also:
- Invest in a DVN connection at the new Murray Bridge racetrack; and
- Continue to provide extended showcase coverage of South Australia’s major thoroughbred meetings.
“Sky Racing is a long-standing partner of racing in South Australia and this new media rights deal will secure wide exposure and financial returns for TRSA,” said Sky Racing Chief Operating Officer, Brendan Parnell.
“Sky is committed to taking Australian racing to the widest possible audience, both domestically and globally. We are delighted to continue to present the South Australian thoroughbred racing story to racing fans.”
TRSA CEO Jim Watters said: “While we concluded an initial agreement with Sky Racing in 2008, TRSA is delighted to have finally concluded negotiations for the long form agreement with Sky Racing through until 2014, with the inclusion of a further three year right of renewal.
“Vision of South Australia’s thoroughbred racing is one of our key assets and the TRSA Board is extremely pleased to have been able to secure South Australia’s place in the Sky Racing stable of racing broadcast.
"This agreement provides substantial funding for our local racing industry. It also secures the long term future of South Australian thoroughbred racing on the main Sky Racing channels both locally and overseas, through their broadcast partners.
“Due to South Australia’s relatively small population, the provision of our racing to the widest possible audience is vital. Our partnership with Sky Racing achieves that outcome.”
Thursday's Gawler Races Report
- Thursday, 03 November 2011 23:45
After minor placings at her last five starts Forcryingoutloud broke through for a win in the 2100 metre opening event at Gawler on Thursday.
Being under the care of co-trainers Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas and having the services of stable apprentice Jackson Matthews the Street Cry mare from the Danewin matron Classic Kyles, Forcryingoutloud $3 was well placed and beat Major De $3.20 for trainer Emma Hubbard and rider Todd Pannell.
King Roseland $4.20 was a farther three quarters of a length away third for Rod Wilkinson and Paul Gatt.
Jockey Matthew Neilson celebrated his return to race riding following a suspension when he guided the Denis O’Leary prepared Asso Bello to a long neck victory in the 2010 metre second race.
Starting at $4.20 the Bellotto sired Asso Bello from the Gold Ace mare Oahu Ace, came from a mid-field position to record a win over the Dean Saxon trained Justin Potter ridden Faineant $4.60.
Local trainer Gary Searle, in partnership with apprentice Jackson Matthews, supplied the third placegetter Eton Hall $14 who was a farther one and a quarter lengths away.
Eton Hall is raced by industry stalwarts John and Dawn Schultz who were trackside celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
Jackson Matthews brought up an early double when he rode Canny Prevail to a surprise two length win for local trainer Gary Searle in the 1100 metre third race.
Sired by Canny Lad from the Shalford mare Shalaque, Canny Prevail $31 sat outside the leader and quickly went to the front in the straight defeating Genarka Star, the $3 favourite, for mentor Danny Penna and rider Adrian Patterson.
Independent Air $6 was a farther two lengths away filling the minor placing for Simon Casey and Simon Price.
In a desperate finish the second time starter Kuitpo Dancer $8.50 gave trainer Roslyn Day and rider Adrian Patterson a half head win in the 1200 metre fourth race.
From the Viscount mare Sign Nothing the Danehill Dancer sired Kuipto Dancer settled well and, maintaining a forward position, went on to beat the $7.50 chance McLaren Overture for Murray Bridge trainer John Kluske and rider Matthew Neilson.
A head away third was Pam Ann $8.50 for Rebecca Hodson and Troy Baker.
Not having raced since December last year due to injury the promising sprinter Mornin’ Sam gave Gawler trainer Gary Searle a double and apprentice Jackson Matthews a treble in the 1200 metre fifth race.
Scoring by three and a quarter lengths the Musee D’orsay sired Mornin’ Sam $2.10 , from the Kingston Mill mare Without a Mill, led nearly all the way and beat Ultramarine Blue $3.40 for trainer Daniel Clarken and his apprentice Lauren Stojakovic.
Jeuluna $6.50 was a farther long head away third for Kirsten Mcgowan and Troy Baker.
Gary Searle said that Mornin’ Sam will now progress to the Christmas Handicap of 1200 metres at Morphettville on Boxing Day.
Starting the $3 favourite Tabulated gave trainer John O’Connor and his apprentice Nathan Rose a one and three quarter length win in the penultimate race of 1500 metres.
An Exceed And Excel four year old mare from Itemise, a Kris mare, Tabulated beat the Sam Turner prepared Jackson Matthews ridden Luvbite $6.
Eureka Reign $9 was a farther three quarters of a length away filling the minor placing for Simon Casey and Simon Price.
Jockey Matthew Neilson rode his second winner for the afternoon when the Will Clarken prepared Monstarhit $3.80 was the five length winner of the final event of 1500 metres.
From the Euclase mare Star Hit and sired by Iglesia, Monstarhit led all the way and carried too many guns for the John Dunn prepared Justin Potter guided Dubai Vengenance $12 who finished a half head ahead of Beearch $9 for Tim Snelling and Todd Pannell.Saturday's Morphettville Races Report
- Sunday, 23 October 2011 02:53
The promising three year old filly Magic Milady $6.50 gave co-trainers Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas and their apprentice Jackson Matthews a length win in the opening event of 1600 metres at Morphettville on Saturday.
Fathered by Starcraft from the Rory’s Jester mare Buckle My Shoe, Magic Milady came from a near last position to defeat the David Hayes prepared Nathan Rose ridden World Domination, the $1.90 favourite.
Zerprise Us All $5 was another neck away third for Mick Huxtable and Simon Price.
Former jumps jockey Todd Balfour, who is now based at Cranbourne, combined with Jordan Frew in the one and a half length win of Sean Baile Mor $4 in the 2050 metre second race.
From the Sadler’s Wells mare Rockabella Bay and sired by Cape Cross, Sean Baile Mor came from last and beat Silent Surround, the $3 favourite, for trainer William Smart and rider Scott Westover.
Placement $3.80 was another half length away third for Danny O’Brien and Simon Price.
The father and daughter training team of Terry and Karina O’Sullivan brought up their second Adelaide winner in seven days when Tykook $6.50 was the half neck winner of the 1100 metre third race.
A Written Tycoon three year old filly from the Keltrice mare Takook, Tykook was not very far from the lead for the entire journey and beat Asheerah $3.60 for mentor David Hayes and rider Nathan Rose.
Juliet’s Princess, the $3 favourite, was a farther neck away third for Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas and rider Jackson Matthews.
The Seymore training combination of Lee and Shannon Hope tasted victory when Gold Sand, the $2 favourite, was the two length winner of race four which was contested over 1600 metres.
A Footstepsinthesand gelding from the Danehill mare Quinze Love, Gold Sand defeated the David Balfour prepared Scott Westover ridden Right Fong $19.
Rialya $3.30 was a farther one and a half lengths away third for Lloyd Kennewell and Shayne Cahill.
Rider Reece Wheeler brought up a race to race double when he guided the David Balfour prepared Dubai Dawn to an all the win in the in the 1500 metre fifth race.
Starting at $5 the E Dubai mare from the King of Kings matron Kay O’Plenty, Dubai Dawn beat the Gary Searle prepared Adrian Patterson ridden Clearly Passionate $9.50.
Classic Cameo $3.70 was a farther one and a half lengths away third for David Hayes and Nathan Rose.
The Stawell based partnership of Terry and Karina O’Sullivan scored their second winner of the afternoon when Did We Win $18 was the short neck winner of the 1500 metre sixth race.
A Umatilla sired seven year old gelding from the Monde Bleu mare Oh So Fine, Did We Win was well placed and defeated the John Hickmott mentored Libby Hopwood ridden Ruling to Win $7.50.
Shaketheground $10 was another one and three quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Liz Faust and Tamara Zanker.
The progeny of the USA bred Tale of the Cat and the Sir Tristram mare Tristavente, Tristacat $7 gave trainer John O’Connor and rider Adrian Patterson a three quarters of a length win in race seven.
Coming from well back in the field Tristacat found the front well into the straight and beat the Mark Minervini prepared Shayne Cahill ridden Drafted $14.
Master Beckett $4.80 was a farther half length away third for David Hayes and Nathan Rose.
After siring the winner of the W S Cox Plate Pinker Pinker, Reset brought up a siring double when the Leon Macdonald/Andrew Gluyas trained Jackson Matthews ridden Blame Game gave the threesome their second winner for the afternoon in the 1800 metre eighth race.
Mothered by Defiant, a Danehill mare, Blame Game was well placed and defeated the Tony McEvoy mentored Shayne Cahill ridden Horatius, the $2.80 favourite, by a half length.
Test Century $6 was a farther short half head away third for Mark Minervini and Jordan Frew.
Trainer David Balfour brought up a well earned double when his apprentice Scott Westover rode A Wee Dram to a long neck victory in the 1100 metre final event.
Returned at $9 the Half Hennessy mare from the Spectrum matron Eminently, came from well back and beat the Mark Kavanagh prepared Reece Wheeler ridden Tropic Thunder $6.
In a good finish Valoroso $10 was a farther neck away third for Simon Casey and Simon Price.