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This page was last updated Thursday the 25th of March 2004

TBNSW member records Group 2 win in Hong Kong

TBNSW member Emirates Park Pty Limited recorded a Group 2 win in Hong Kong when Elegant Fashion was successful in the Chairman’s Trophy at Sha Tin on 21 March 2004.  Elegant Fashion(AUS) (Danewin-Wily Trick(USA)) scored by half a length from Palette Natural(NZ)(Volksraad(GB)-Proteaceae(NZ)) with Self Fit(NZ) (Cicerao(IRE)-Pretext(NZ)) a length back in third position.

Lucky Owners Takes Group 1 Hong Kong Derby

The New Zealand bred Lucky Owners reversed the placings in last month’s Group 1 Hong Kong Classic Mile when he scored in the Group 1 Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin on 21 March.  Lucky Owners(NZ) (Danehill(USA)-Miss Priority(NZ)) scored by 1¾ lengths from Tiber(IRE) (Titus Livius-Exciting) with Ain’t Here (AUS) (Dehere(USA)-Ain’t She a Daisy(USA)) bred by TBNSW member the late Mr S F Johnson a further 2¾ lengths away in third place.

Hong Kong Racing Update

John Size has a six win lead over Tony Cruz in the Trainer’s Ranking.  Size has recorded 52 winners, 37 seconds, 31 thirds, 44 fourths and 21 fifths from 380 runners. John Moore is in third place with 40 winners, 25 seconds, 26 thirds, 21 fourths and 27 fifths from 302 runners.  David Hayes is in fourth position with 39 winners, 37 seconds, 31 thirds, 31 fourths and 39 fifths from 382 runners.

Douglas Whyte has increased his lead to 19 wins in the Jockey’s Ranking.  Whyte has recorded 69 winners, 68 seconds, 51 thirds, 40 fourths and 43 fifths from 433 rides.  Shane Dye is in equal second place with Felix Coetzee having recorded 50 winners, 36 seconds, 33 thirds, 41 fourths and 31 fifths from 380 rides. Craig Williams is in eighth place with 22 winners, 27 seconds, 27 thirds, 32 fourths and 24 fifths from 322 rides.  Dwayne Dunn is in ninth position with 19 winners, 27 seconds, 15 thirds, 38 fourths and 24 fifths from 323 rides.

All statistics are current up to the race meeting on 21/3/04.

Recast Stars in Singapore Guineas

Former Melbourne galloper Recast (Thunder Gulch-Abonnement by Marauding) has been labelled as one of the new stars of the lucrative Singapore racing season following a comprehensive win in the Singapore Guineas (1600m) at Kranji recently.  The Swettenham Stud bred and Collingrove Stud sold galloper downed a crack field - his second win in four starts since arriving in his new homeland.  In Australia Recast started on two occasions for two impressive wins in Melbourne when owned by prominent businessman and racehorse owner Lloyd Williams.  Recast, a son of Thunder Gulch, was sold by Collingrove Stud at the 2002 Magic Millions January Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast. He was knocked down to previous connections for just $80,000.  Now prepared by former Melbourne based trainer John Meagher, Recast was ridden to his Guineas win by Brisbane's Jason Taylor.  Recast had a length and a half break at the end of the 1600 metre race.  Druid's Lodge (Geroudis) did best of his opposition finishing second, while the winner's stablemate Lim's Grand (Soo) was a further one and a quarter lengths back in third place.  The latest star of the Singapore racing scene is from Abonnement, a Marauding half sister to the exceptional performer Schubert.  Recast is the first foal for Abonnement, who's a daughter of the top Swettenham Stud producer Rossignol.  Her latest yearling (a Danehill colt) was sold at January's Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast, while the latest addition to the top family is a filly by Flying Spur.  The mare was served last spring by Jamieson Valley's sire Desert Prince.

(Magic Millions News)

Silent Witness Equals Hong Kong Record

Silent Witness bred by TBNSW member Mr I K Smith of Edinburgh Park Stud has won the second leg of the Champion Sprint Series in Hong Kong with a commanding win in the Hong Kong Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup at Sha Tin last weekend. Congratulations Ian from the TBNSW Committee and all TBNSW members.

The Centenary Sprint Cup win by Silent Witness saw him equal a Hong Kong record set over 20 years ago by Co-Tack of 10 wins in a row.

The placegetters in the Centenary Sprint Cup were the same contingent who filled the placings in the first leg of the series, the Group 1 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy in early February, but only in a different order.  Silent Witness (El Moxie(USA)-Jade Tiara) who again jumped quickly, led all the way in the event.  With two furlongs to go, his jockey Felix Coetzee gave Silent Witness his customary flick of the reins and the Champion Sprinter responded to win as he pleased by 2½ lengths from Cape of Good Hope(GB)(Inchinor-Cape Merino) with Firebolt (IRE)(Flying Spur-Musianica) a ½ length away in third place.

Silent Witness takes his record to ten from ten with career prizemoney of HK$20,616,900.  Silent Witness will have his next start in the Hong Kong Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize on 25 April 2004, the last leg of the Champion Sprint Series, in which he will seek to set a new Hong Kong record.

Hong Kong Racing Update

John Size maintains his lead of 7 wins over Tony Cruz in the Trainer’s Ranking.  Size has recorded 52 winners, 36 seconds, 31 thirds, 42 fourths and 21 fifths from 367 runners. David Hayes has moved to equal third position with 38 winners, 35 seconds, 26 thirds, 31 fourths and 38 fifths from 370 runners.  John Moore is also in equal third place with 38 winners, 24 seconds, 26 thirds, 20 fourths and 27 fifths from 296 runners.

Douglas Whyte has also maintained his lead of 18 wins in the Jockey’s Ranking.  Whyte has recorded 68 winners, 66 seconds, 50 thirds, 40 fourths and 42 fifths from 423 rides.  Shane Dye is in second place with 50 winners, 36 seconds, 33 thirds, 40 fourths and 31 fifths from 373 rides. Craig Williams is in eighth place with 22 winners, 27 seconds, 27 thirds, 32 fourths and 24 fifths from 316 rides.  Dwayne Dunn is in ninth position with 19 winners, 27 seconds, 15 thirds, 37 fourths and 24 fifths from 316 rides.

All statistics are current up to the race meeting on 17/3/04.

Hong Kong Racing Update

John Size has increased his lead to 7 wins over Tony Cruz in the Trainer’s Ranking.  Size has recorded 50 winners, 35 seconds, 31 thirds, 41 fourths and 21 fifths from 355 runners.  John Moore is in third place with 38 winners, 23 seconds, 25 thirds, 19 fourths and 24 fifths from 285 runners. David Hayes is in fourth position with 35 winners, 35 seconds, 26 thirds, 30 fourths and 34 fifths from 353 runners.

Douglas Whyte has extended his lead to 18 wins in the Jockey’s Ranking.  Whyte has recorded 67 winners, 62 seconds, 47 thirds, 39 fourths and 40 fifths from 406 rides.  Shane Dye is in second place with 49 winners, 35 seconds, 33 thirds, 40 fourths and 31 fifths from 363 rides. Craig Williams is in eighth place with 20 winners, 26 seconds, 27 thirds, 32 fourths and 23 fifths from 301 rides.  Dwayne Dunn is in ninth position with 18 winners, 25 seconds, 15 thirds, 36 fourths and 23 fifths from 305 rides.

All statistics are current up to the race meeting on 10/3/04.

Timeform Horse of the Year award to Falbrav

Timeform’s has released its Racehorses of 2003 publication in which Falbrav has been awarded the Horse of the Year title.  The full list of winners are:

Grandera to join stallion roster at Darley

Grandera (IRE), the European champion and World Series victor has joined the roster at Darley Australia for the upcoming southern hemisphere season.  Grandera(IRE) (Grand Lodge(USA)-Bordighera (USA)) is currently standing his first season at stud at the Yushun Co Stallion Station in Hokkaido, Japan at a fee of 2 million yen.  His southern hemisphere fee is yet to be announced.  For more information relating to Darley stallions visit their website at www.darley.co.uk.

Gilded Time records first Australian Group 1 winner

Vinery Stud’s shuttle stallion Gilded Time recorded his first Australian Group 1 winner when Barely a Moment saluted in the VRC Sires’ Produced Stakes at Flemington last weekend.  Barely a Moment (Gilded Time(USA)-Lady Danna) scored by ¾ length from Big Poppa Pump (Charnwood Forest(IRE)-Random Chance) with Kylikwong (Red Ransom(USA)-Tracy’s Element) a nose back in third place.

Hong Kong Racing Update

John Size extended his lead to 6 wins clear of Tony Cruz in the Trainer’s Ranking.  Size has recorded 48 winners, 34 seconds, 29 thirds, 39 fourths and 21 fifths from 342 runners.  John Moore is in third place with 37 winners, 22 seconds, 24 thirds, 19 fourths and 23 fifths from 276 runners. David Hayes is in fourth position with 32 winners, 32 seconds, 26 thirds, 30 fourths and 34 fifths from 341 runners.

Douglas Whyte maintains his 16 win lead in the Jockey’s Ranking.  Whyte has recorded 63 winners, 60 seconds, 46 thirds, 38 fourths and 37 fifths from 390 rides.  Shane Dye is in second place with 47 winners, 34 seconds, 31 thirds, 38 fourths and 30 fifths from 349 rides. Craig Williams is in eighth place with 19 winners, 26 seconds, 27 thirds, 31 fourths and 23 fifths from 291 rides.  Dwayne Dunn is in ninth position with 17 winners, 23 seconds, 15 thirds, 35 fourths and 23 fifths from 291 rides.

All statistics are current up to the race meeting on 3/3/04.

Another Group 1 win for Lashed

The wonderful mare Lashed made it three Group 1 wins for the year when she was successful in the New Zealand Stakes at Ellerslie on 28 February.  Congratulations to her breeder TBNSW member Mrs C M Upjohn.  Lashed (Encosta de Lago-Traffic Watch) finished too strongly for Deebee Belle(NZ)(Bin Ajwaad(IRE)-Deebee Lady(NZ)) with Hail(NZ)(Stark South(USA)-Valley Court(NZ)) in third place.  2004 has been a very good year for Lashed, having been successful in the Group 1 Auckland Classic on 2 January, the Group 1 International Stakes on 7 February as well as the 28 February success.

New Zealand Stud to stand Spartacus

Danehill’s dual Group 1 winning son Spartacus is to stand at The Oaks Stud at Cambridge in New Zealand.  Spartacus (Danehill-Teslemi) was the winner of the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at The Curragh and the Group 1 Milan Gran Criterium in Italy.  Spartacus, who is currently standing his first northern hemisphere season at Coolmore in Ireland, is the brother of Johan Cruyff the winner of the Group 1 Hong Kong Derby.  The fee for Spartacus for his first southern hemisphere season is NZ$12,500 plus GST.

Hong Kong Racing Update

John Size has a 5 win advantage from Tony Cruz in the Trainer’s Ranking.  Size has recorded 46 winners, 34 seconds, 28 thirds, 37 fourths and 20 fifths from 329 runners.  John Moore is in third place with 36 winners, 21 seconds, 23 thirds, 18 fourths and 22 fifths from 265 runners. David Hayes has moved to fourth position with 29 winners, 30 seconds, 24 thirds, 25 fourths and 34 fifths from 325 runners.

Douglas Whyte has a 16 win lead in the Jockey’s Ranking.  Whyte has recorded 61 winners, 58 seconds, 45 thirds, 38 fourths and 35 fifths from 374 rides.  Shane Dye is in equal second place with 45 winners, 34 seconds, 30 thirds, 36 fourths and 29 fifths from 337 rides. Craig Williams is in eighth place with 19 winners, 25 seconds, 26 thirds, 30 fourths and 23 fifths from 282 rides.  Dwayne Dunn is in ninth position with 17 winners, 21 seconds, 14 thirds, 31 fourths and 22 fifths from 280 rides.

All statistics are current up to the race meeting on 22/2/04 .

TBNSW member records second placing in Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup

The HK$8,000,000 Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup was run last weekend.  Bullish Luck(USA)(Royal Academy-Wild Vintage) scored by half a length from Elegant Fashion (AUS)(Danewin-Wily Trade) bred by TBNSW member Emirates Park Pty Limited with Bowman’s Crossing(IRE)(Dolphin Street-Biraya) a length further back in third position.

Vale - Be My Guest

Coolmore’s champion sire Be My Guest has died at the age of 30.  Be My Guest (Northern Dancer-What a Treat) set a European record price for a yearling when he sold in 1975 for 127,000 guineas.  He retired to Coolmore Stud in 1978.  He was Champion First Season Sire in 1981 and Champion Sire in Europe in 1982.  Among his best progeny were Assert, On the House, Go and Go and Pentire.

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