Black Type Racing was conducted in New South Wales , Western Australia and Queensland this weekend.  Royal Randwick was the venue in New South Wales on Saturday for the running of the Group 2 Villiers Stakes, the Listed Canonbury Stakes and the Listed Razor Sharp Stakes.  Ascot was the venue in Western Australian for the running of the Listed Starstruck Classic and the Listed December Handicap.  Doomben was the venue in Queensland for the running of the Listed J F Meynink Stakes, the Listed Golden Garter Quality Handicap and the Listed Doomben Stakes.

TBNSW members were successful in the Group 2 Villiers Stakes.

  In Sydney

Royal Randwick was the venue for black type racing in Sydney on Saturday with the running of the Group 2 Villiers Stakes, the Listed Canonbury Stakes and the Listed Razor Sharp Stakes on a nine event card.  TBNSW members recorded 2 winners (including a Group 2), 3 second placings and 4 third placings on the day.

Race 1 the Scotty Gale’s MND Memorial Plate 1100 metres

a quinella for TBNSW members

1. Loftily (Shovog-Grooves) bred by Bhima Pty Limited

2. Shinzig (Danehill(USA)-Shindig(NZ)) bred by Mrs S E Suduk

3. Mystical Ring(NZ) (Haayil-Mystic Night(NZ))

Race 3 the Cripps and Cripps Real Estate Plate 1400 metres

second and third placings for TBNSW members

1. Desert Ransom (Desert Prince(IRE)-Harem Queen)

2. Live in Fear (Beautiful Crown(USA)-Relive) bred by Mr A J Bowcock

3. Wicked Wizard ( Charnwood Forest (IRE)-Magic Spell)

Race 4 the Listed Canonbury Stakes 1100 metres

a third placing for TBNSW members

1. Bradbury’s Luck (Redoute’s Choice-Skating)

2. Kincharm(NZ) (Ebony Grosve(NZ)-Stretto(NZ))

3. Pasikatera (Thunder Gulch(USA)-Vain Deb) bred by Gooree Park Stud

Race 5 the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap 1100 metres

1. Mustard (Vettori(IRE)-Altezza)

2. Crown Princess (Beautiful Crown( USA )-Antolomeo)

3. Keeping the Faith (My Patriarch(GB)-Leap of Faith)

Race 7 the Group 2 Villiers Stakes 1600 metres

a winner and third placing for TBNSW members

1. Ike’s Dream (King of Kings(IRE)-Mrs Kahn) bred by Bowness Stud

2. Dante’s Paradiso(NZ) (Danske(NZ-Genesis(NZ))

3. Sir Dix (Dexter(GB)-Amwaj) bred by Emirates Park Pty Limited

Race 8 the Kerrie Cripps MND Memorial Plate 1400 metres

a third placing for TBNSW members

1. Fictitious Lady (Flying Spur-Our Fiction)

2. Pekalan (Sri Pekan(IUSA)-Startrack)

3. Disguise (Grand Lodge(USA)-Effervescence) bred by Woodlands Stud

Race 9 the Sydney City Lexus Handicap 2000 metres

a second placing for TBNSW members

1. Vereza(NZ) (Zabeel(NZ)-Severe)

2. Mahtoum (Suave Dancer(USA)-Egyptian Secret) bred by Meringo Stud 

     Farm

3. Thundarosa (Thunder Gulch( USA )-Double Fanchetto(NZ))

  In Perth

Ascot was the venue for black type racing in Perth on Saturday with the running of the Listed Starstruck Classic and the Listed December Handicap.

The Listed Starstruck Classic 1600 metres

1. Amber’s Halo (Don’t Say Halo(USA)-Amber’s Jinx)

2. Lady Go Bello (Bellotto( USA )-Todtona)

3. Professional Lady (Tip The Pro-Chiffon Lady)

The Listed December Stakes 1800 metres

1. Re Enforcing (Enforcer-Wild Revue)

2. Constantinople (Baryshnikov-Kelly’s Impulse)

3. Beyond Dispute ( Dolphin Street )FR)-Lady Icon)

  In Brisbane

Doomben was the venue for black type racing in Brisbane on Saturday with the running of the Listed J F Meynink Stakes, the Listed Golden Garter Quality Handicap and the Listed Doomben Stakes on a ten event program. TBNSW members recorded 3 winners and a second placing on the day.

Race 1 the Distinguished Partners Handicap 1350 metres

a winner for TBNSW members

1. Image of Reality (Dehere(USA)- Sandy ’s Image(USA)) bred by Gooree

    Park Stud

2. Stepping (Dodge-Dove Vai)

3. Hialeah Star (Luskin Star-Hialeah Gold)

Race 3 the Listed J F Meynink Stakes 1200 metres

1. Upilio (Lion Hunter-So In Need)

2. Vocalic (Easy Rocking-Telltina)

3. Manilla Boy (Danachenka-Scone Lee)

Race 5 the QRSE Making Loans Easy! Handicap 2020 metres

a winner for TBNSW members

1. Make Me a Miracle (Flying Spur-Commerical Choice(USA)) bred by Twin 

     Palms Stud

2. Simigan(NZ) (Honor Grades( USA )-Karamea Lady(NZ))

3. Chinbok (Covetous-Candace Pearl)

Race 6 the Listed Golden Garter Quality Handicap (Just Now Quality) 1200 metres

1. Royal Shiraz (Sequalo-Regal Rhapsody)

2. Au Chocolat (General Nediym-Cut A Dash)

3. Temple Spirit (Special Dane-Temple Top)

Race 7 the Northerncity.com.au Handuicap 1350 metres

a second placing for TBNSW members

1. Little Punc (Dantibes-Countess Kwila)

2. Experience (Quest for Fame(GB)-Trousseau) bred by Woodlands Stud

3. Cedar Lodge (Matsqui-Mustin Belle)

Race 8 the Listed Doomben Stakes 1350 metres

1. Proudly Agro (Groucho-Piper’s Pride)

2. Top Marc (Canadian Silver(CAN)-Prime Page)

3. Sir Breakfast (Breakfast Creek-Reviewed)

Race 10 the Phone 13 62 55 Handicap 1615 metres

a winner for TBNSW members

1. Planagram (Spartacus-Sycamore) bred by Milburn Creek 

     Thoroughbreds

2. Yogi’s Edition (Post Elect-Ashes Edition)

3. Eyes Forever (Forever Regal(CAN)-Miss Riversleigh)

  In Melbourne

Flemington was the venue for racing in Melbourne on Saturday with nine events on the program.  TBNSW members recorded 2 winners, 2 second placings and a third placing on the day.

Race 1 the Festive Season Handicap 1100 metres

a second placing for TBNSW members

1. Ferocity (Lion Hunter-Chiara)

2. Ready to Mombo (More Than Ready(USA)-Miss Mombo Queen(USA)) bred by Vinery Australia

3. Truly A Royal (Genuine(JPN)-Regal Lily)

Race 2 the Beachside Handicap 1420 metres

a second placing for TBNSW members

1. Kepola (Dr Fong( USA )-Pedante)

2. Dixiegem (Canny Lad-Peach) bred by Woodlands Stud

3. Redhot Edge (Racer’s Edge-Philharmonia(NZ))

Race 4 the Bounty Hawk Handicap 2560 metres

a winner for TBNSW members

1. Demerger (Saithor(USA)-Triattica) bred by Vinery Australia

2. The Bighearted(NZ) (Generous(IRE)- Cambria (NZ))

3. Forest Pride ( Forest Glow( USA )-Bridgett Speed(NZ))

Race 5 the Flemington Summer Handicap 1630 metres

a winner for TBNSW members

1. Butten Shaw (Peintre Celebre (USA)-Starry Way) bred by Corumbene 

     Stud

2. Show Barry (Baryshnikov-Tantinet)

3. Medieval Legend (Quest for Fame(GB)-Show Her The Money( USA ))

Race 8 the Fiesta Star Welter 1420 metres

a third placing for TBNSW members

1. Broadband (Langfuhr(CAN)-News Box(NZ))

2. Pink Fit (Flying Spur-My Pink( USA ))

3. Charnwood Green (Charnwood Forest(IRE)-Pine Lodge Girl) bred by Pine 

     Lodge Thoroughbreds

The Hong Kong International Race Day was conducted at Sha Tin on Sunday 12 December 2004 with the running of the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint, the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile, the Group 1 Hong Kong Cup and the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase the highlights on a nine event program.

TBNSW members had a great day recording 3 wins (in the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint as well as two of the supporting races), a second placing and 2 third placings on the day.

  The Black Type Events

The Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint 1000 metres

a winner for TBNSW members

1. Silent Witness (AUS) (El Moxie( USA )-Jade Tiara) bred by Mr I K 

     Smith

2. Cape of Good Hope (GB) (Inchinor-Cape Merino)

3. Natural Blitz (AUS) (Maroof( USA )-Miiharo(NZ))

The Group 1 Hong Kong Mile1600 metres

a second placing for TBNSW members

1. Firebreak (GB) ( Charnwood Forest (IRE)-Breakaway(GB))

2. Perfect Partner (AUS) (Quest for Fame(GB)-Stockings) bred by 

     Woodlands Stud

3. The Duke (AUS) (Danehill( USA )-Mer Du Sud(IRE))

The Group 1 Hong Kong Cup 2000 metres

1. Alexander Goldrun (IRE) (Gold Away-Tenashaan)

2. Bullish Luck ( USA ) ( Royal Academy ( USA )-Wild Vintage)

3. Touch of Land (FR) (Lando-Touch of Class)

The Group 1 Hong Kong Vase 2400 metres

1. Phoenix Reach (IRE) (Alhaarth-Carroll’s Canyon)

2. Sights on Gold (IRE) (Indian Ridge-Summer Tysting

3. Vallee Enchantee (IRE) (Peintre Celebre( USA )-Verveine( USA ))

  The Supporting Races

The Dubai Handicap 1200 metres

a winner and third placing for TBNSW members

1. Noble Crusader (AUS) (Danzero-Suburban Blues) bred by Flame 

     Tree Stud

2. Tchaikovsky(NZ) (Snippets-Ultima Vita)

3. Lucky Galloper (AUS) (Canny Lad-Order) bred by Woodlands Stud

The Tokyo Handicap 1400 metres

a third placing for TBNSW members

1. Dave’s Best (GB) (Bishop of Cashel-Brightside)

2. Sanbenito (IRE) (Elbio-Inter Madera )

3. Triumphant Unicorn(AUS) (Danzero-Have Love) bred by Ruane 

     Menangle

The International Day Cup 1400 metres

a quinella for TBNSW members

1. Key to Success (AUS) (Geiger Counter( USA )-Getting Up( USA )) 

     bred by Mr I Johnson

2. Town of Fionn (AUS) (Snippets-Ballyfin) bred by Mr I Johnson

3. Planet Ruler (AUS) (Danehill( USA )-Sequenza)

Black Type Racing was conducted in Western Australia , Queensland and New South Wales this weekend.  Ascot was the venue in Western Australia on Saturday for the running of the Group 3 Champion Fillies Stakes, the Listed Colonel Reeves Stakes and the Listed TJ Smith Trophy.  Eagle Farm in Queensland was the venue for the Listed J F Meynink Stakes and the Listed Golden Garter Quality Handicap.  Rosehill Gardens was the venue in New South Wales for the Listed Christmas Cup.

On Sunday Western Australia was again the venue for black type racing with the running of the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic and the Listed N J Way Stakes.

  In Perth - 11.12.04

Ascot was the venue for black type racing in Perth on Saturday with the running of the Group 3 Champion Fillies Stakes, the Listed Colonel Reeves Stakes and the Listed T J Smith Trophy.

The Group 3 WA Champion Fillies Stakes 1600 metres

1. Stormy Nova (Metal Storm(FR)-Pro Challenge)

2. Moet Magic ( Second Empire (IRE)-Fashion Review)

3. Holy Bounty (Don’t Say Halo( USA )-Premium Gold)

The Listed Colonel Reeves Stakes 1200 metres

1. Avenida Madero (Metal Storm(FR)-Jevfimo)

2. Refemme (Surtee-Guinevere)

3. Western Tycoon (Last Tycoon(IRE)-Clayton’s Bid)

The Listed T J Smith Trophy 1800 metres

1. Stringmaster (Stravinsky( USA )-Queen Mab(NZ))

2. Master Minx (Surtee-Miss Firecracker)

3. Aspen Park (Bianconi( USA )-Sunny Sina)

  In Perth - 12.12.04

Ascot was the venue for black type racing in Perth on Sunday with the running of the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic and the Listed N J Way Stakes.

The Group 1 Kingston Town Classic 2000 metres

1. Modem ( Bletchley Park (IRE)-Refurbish)

2. Free At Last(NZ) (Senor Pete( USA )-Bargibant(NZ))

3. True Steel (Jeune(GB)-How Special)

The Listed N J Way Stakes 1100 metres

1. West Love (Zedrich-Lunch Love)

2. Thundershock (Thunder Gulch( USA )-Crimson Centre)

3. Rosey View (Key Business-See More Roses)

  In Brisbane

Eagle Farm was the venue for black type racing in Brisbane on Saturday with the running of the Listed J F Meynink Stakes and the Listed Golden Garter Quality Handicap on an eight event program.  Unfortuantely the meeting was abandoned due to the weather and the state of the track.

  In Sydney

Rosehill Gardens was the venue for black type racing in Sydney on Saturday with the running of the Listed Christmas Cup the feature event on a nine event card.  TBNSW members recorded 3 winners, 2 second placings and 5 third placings on the day.

Race 2 the De Bortoli Wines Handicap 1200 metres

a third placing for TBNSW members

1. Centre Fire (Bite the Bullet( USA )-Flaming Ambition)

2. Green Sun (Desert Sun(GB)-Crown & Sceptre)( USA ))

3. Groove Master (Danehill Dancer(IRE)-Way to the Stars) bred by 

    Cescastle Pty Limited

Race 3 the Winning Edge Presentations Handicap 1100 metres

a trifecta for TBNSW members

1. Blizzardly (More Than Ready(USA)-Concise) bred by Vinery Australia

2. Baranbali (Rory’s Jester-Soul Searching) bred by Corumbene Stud

3. Feudal (Quest for Fame(GB)-Felicity) bred by Woodlands Stud

Race 4 the Hyland Race Colours Handicap 1500 metres

second and third placings for TBNSW members

1. Aqua D’Amore (Danehill( USA )- Romantic River )

2. Vitesse Dane (Danewin-Riverbed) bred by Emirates Park Pty Limited

3. Lady Starstruck (Mr Henrysee(USA)-Go For Hollywood) bred by Meringo 

     Stud Farm

Race 6 the Safilo Eyewear Handicap 1800 metres

a winner for TBNSW members

1. Inuit (Grand Lodge(USA)-Chinook) bred by Woodlands Stud

2. Institution(NZ) (Manaloj( USA )-Oxford Queen(NZ))

3. Rectagonal (Octagonal(NZ)-Tidal Light(NZ))

Race 7 the Daily Telegraph Handicap 1500 metres

a winner and third placing for TBNSW members

1. Reconnoitre (Octagonal(NZ)-Gestures) bred by Woodlands Stud

2. Havana Wind (Spinning World( USA )-Hiavanna)

3. Hassle (Zabeel(NZ)-Greeting) bred by Woodlands Stud

Race 8 the Listed Christmas Cup 2400 metres

1. Reclaim ( Ascot Knight(CAN)-Spring Serenade)

2. Stoway (Geiger Counter( USA )-Travel Light(NZ))

3. Carngo (Carnegie(IRE)-Goodness(NZ))

Race 9 the Cathay Pacific Handicap 1200 metres

a third placing for TBNSW members

1. Baghdad (Desert Style(IRE)-Tudor Maid)

2. Crown Princess (Beautiful Crown( USA )-Antolomeo)

3. Viovode (Dracula-Royal Princess) bred by Woodlands Stud

  In Melbourne

Moonee Valley was the venue for racing in Melbourne on Saturday with nine events on the program.  TBNSW members recorded 2 winners and a second placing on the day.

Race 4 the MV Off-Site Catering Plate 1000 metres

a winner for TBNSW members

1. Perfectly Ready (More Than Ready(USA)-Elle Duccio) bred by Vinery

    Australia

2. Surrounder (Lion Hunter-Laughing Saint)

3. Amelino (Perugino( USA )- Amelia Island )

Race 8 the Toy Factory Handicap 1500 metres

a winner for TBNSW members

1. Play to Win (Snippets-Badinov’s Babe) bred by Mrs G S Pedley

2. Polish Clown (Polish Laughter( USA )-Hot Pink Dakota)

3. Mr Magoo (Rustic Amber(IRE)-Lady Cipayo(NZ))

Race 9 the Tabaret After The Last Handicap 1600 metres

a second placing for TBNSW members

1. La Flor D’Luna (Casual Lies( USA )-Spectrum(NZ))

2. Taken (Gilded Time(USA)-Isle of Pines(GB)) bred by Rose MacCallum & 

     Co Pty Limited

3. Golden Shoe (Deputy Governor( USA )-Stravaganza(GB))

Black Type Racing was conducted in Western Australia , Queensland , New South Wales and South Australia this weekend.  Ascot was the venue in Western Australia on Saturday for the running of the Group 1 Railway Stakes, the Group 3 Prince of Wales Stakes and the Listed G A Towton Cup.  Doomben in Queensland was the venue for the Group 3 Summer Stakes.  Rosehill Gardens was the venue in New South Wales for the Listed Festival Stakes while Cheltenham in South Australia hosted the Listed Port Adelaide Cup and the Listed Durbridge Stakes.

TBNSW members were successful in the Listed Festival Stakes.

  In Perth

Ascot was the venue for black type racing in Perth on Saturday with the running of the Group 1 Railway Stakes, the Group 3 Prince of Wales Stakes and the Listed G A Towton Cup

The Group 1 Railway Stakes 1600 metres

a third placing for TBNSW members

1. Modem ( Bletchley Park (IRE)-Refurbish)

2. Mr Sandgroper (Peintre Celebre( USA )-Game Warrior)

3. Blinded (Marwina-Floodlights) bred by Ms K Affleck

The Group 3 Prince of Wales Stakes 1200 metres

1. Golden Delicious (Made of Gold( USA )-Barossa Gourmet)

2. Rescuer (Corporate Raider-Refurbish)

3. Kaprats (Star Pak-Sister Fair)