Inglis to offer Arrowfield mares
Inglis will present an opportunity to buy quality mares from Arrowfield Stud in a significant reduction sale at next month’s Inglis Digital April (Late) Online Sale, which is scheduled for April 22-27.
The Arrowfield Broodmare Reduction Sale will include mares by Snitzel, Redoute’s Choice, Dundeel (NZ), I Am Invincible, Dubawi (Ire) and Deep Impact (Jpn), mares in foal to Castelvecchio, Dundeel, Maurice (Jpn), Pariah, The Autumn Sun and Shalaa (Ire) along with close relatives of Alinghi (Encosta De Lago), Dundeel, Hartnell (GB)(Authorized {Ire}), I Am Invincible, Lankan Rupee (Redoute’s Choice). Makybe Diva (GB) (Desert King {Ire}), Not A Single Doubt, Redoute’s Choice, Samantha Miss (Redoute’s Choice), Weekend Hussler (Hussonet {USA}), Winx (Street Cry {Ire}) and more.
Inglis will present an opportunity to buy quality mares from Arrowfield Stud in the Inglis Digital April (Late) Online Sale | Image courtesy of Inglis
“Our broodmare band numbers have increased substantially in recent years, largely because we have retained a number of fillies from our top families,” Arrowfield’s Bloodstock Manager Jon Freyer said.
“However, we now find that we have significant duplications and, given the COVID-induced staffing pressures and restrictions on immigration, we felt the time was right to reduce our broodmare numbers to a more manageable level.
“The upside for buyers is that the mares we’re offering for unreserved online sale have all been given first-class opportunities and many of them have potentially juicy pedigree updates in the pipeline, with well-bred young progeny on the ground and in top stables.”
Easter anticipation grows
Inglis is putting the final touches on Riverside Stables with yearlings expected to start arriving over the weekend ahead of the Easter Yearling Sale, to be held on April 5 and 6.
On-farm inspections have been going on for some time while official inspections begin next week. Several lots have had recent pedigree updates, enhancing anticipation even more for the 487-lot catalogue.
“The catalogue was fantastic when it was finalised and recent racecourse results have seen it get better and better,” Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch said.
Sebastian Hutch | Image courtesy of Inglis
“Obviously, the Sale has earned a reputation that is synonymous with the best yearlings, and justifiably so, but it has always been a sale at which great value can be found at all levels and I strongly encourage buyers and investors to be cognisant of that.
“Last year’s Easter Sale was an incredible Sale, but there were 142 yearlings to sell for $200,000 or less and 47 that sold for $100,000 or less, with plenty of great buying amongst those horses.
“The focus when putting the Sale together is to assemble as many nice yearlings as possible and plenty of those horses fall into an affordable price range.
“Make no mistake, there is going to be so much value on offer for buyers at the Sale and we can’t wait for it to get started.’’
Collett set for stint on the sidelines
Jason Collett is likely to miss the best part of six weeks after undergoing surgery on Wednesday to repair a broken collarbone suffered in a fall earlier in the day at Warwick Farm.
The leading jockey, who partnered Montefilia (Kermadec {NZ}) to an upset victory over Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed {NZ}) in the G1 Ranvet S. last Saturday, is in good spirits, according to his manager Bryan Haskins.
Meanwhile, apprentice jockey Nyssa Burrells was involved in a race fall during Race 6 at Albury on Thursday.
Nyssa was unconscious after the fall but has since regained consciousness while being attended to by ambulance officers. She has been transported to Albury Hospital.
Moody wary of Tancred Mission
Peter Moody has issued a word of caution for those rating the G1 Australian Cup as the best form reference for Saturday’s G1 Tancred S. at Rosehill.
While Australian Cup heroine Duais (Shamus Award), runner-up Think It Over (So You Think {NZ}) and Moody’s imported stayer Spanish Mission (GB) (Noble Mission {USA}), who finished third, headline the quality field, Moody pointed out that the three gallopers raced on a very firm surface at Flemington last start and may struggle to replicate their best on a Heavy Rosehill deck.
Peter Moody | Image courtesy of Bronwen Healy
“I respect the fact we have three horses coming off a rock-hard track and a very tough run,’’ Moody told Racenet.
"Then they are backing up in two weeks and going onto a track that could be a Heavy 10. I’m not discounting the form but I’m concerned with circumstances around all three of them.’’
Parker prepared for Tancred test
Kerry Parker isn’t heading into Saturday’s G1 Tancred S. with the same confidence that he usually does before saddling up stable star Think It Over (So You Think {NZ}).
While the Kembla Grange-based trainer said his galloper is in great shape he can’t be certain that the likely Heavy going will allow for Think It Over to produce the run required to topple last-start G1 Australian Cup winner Duais (Shamus Award).
"He’s got a bit of confidence out of that second-up, Heavy run behind Verry Elleegant, he stuck on all right in ground he doesn’t like and the 2400 metres on a slower tempo will help him be on the bit for longer,” Parker told Racing NSW.
“Going off the Randwick run in the Heavy, that gives me confidence he will hold his own. As far as winning it goes I’d prefer it to be a bit drier.”
Krone couldn’t be any better
Krone’s (Eurozone) racing career remains on a run-by-run basis despite the Group 1-winning mare’s trainer Tony Gollan conceding that she couldn’t be better placed than she is in Saturday’s G2 Emancipation S. at Rosehill.
Gollan was forced to scratch the Rosemont Stud-owned mare, who came out of retirement after missing last year’s breeding season, from last fortnight’s G1 Coolmore Classic after Krone cut her knee in the tie-up stalls.
Krone | Image courtesy of Bronwen Healy
He said the 6-year-old will press on to the G1 Coolmore Legacy S. if she performs on Saturday.
“She meets a lot of these horses better at the weights than she has previously, earlier in the autumn. Everything is in order for her to run well, so if she does, she will head to The Championships,” Gollan told Racenet.
“If she is not to run well, we will look at what we do for her, her record is great, winning Group 1s. She will only be around for as long as she is competitive.”
Reid romp to make him Standout
Sterling Alexiou believes G2 Expressway S. hero Standout (Exceed And Excel) has the ability to break an extended winless streak and achieve that all-important top-flight victory in Friday night’s G1 William Reid S. at Moonee Valley.
Alexiou, who trains the brother of G1 Golden Slipper S. heroine Overreach in partnership with Gerald Ryan, said this preparation is likely to be Standout’s last, with owner George Altomonte setting them the arduous task of adding an all-important Group 1 victory to the stallion's resume.
Standout | Image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan
“He’s the sort of horse that, if everything went right in a Group 1, he’s got that sort of ability to win on the day,” Alexiou told Racenet.
“It’s a good speed race at The Valley on Friday night so hopefully he gets a nice stalking spot and he can capitalise if the gaps come his way.”
Derby take two
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young will be hoping Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel) can avenge his 8.2l G1 Victoria Derby defeat to Hitotsu (Maurice {Jpn}) when they send the talented colt around in Saturday week’s G1 Australian Derby at Randwick.
The Ozzie Kheir-owned Forgot You has rebounded from a distant third behind superstar Godolphin-owned 3-year-old Anamoe (Street Boss {USA}) in last Saturday’s G1 Rosehill Guineas and will press on towards the time-honoured staying feature.
Moko to measure up
Sam Freedman believes Impending filly Moko will relish the extra furlong on offer in Saturday’s G3 Schweppervescence S. at Rosehill after hitting the line with intent in the G3 Thoroughbred Breeders’ S. at Flemington.
Freedman, who trains the Godolphin-owned filly in partnership with his father Anthony, said Moko has handled herself with aplomb on rain affected surfaces in track work but described raceday as a tougher task.
Moko | Image courtesy of Bronwen Healy
“She didn’t get much luck down the straight, they just got away from her and she was just starting to build up on the line,” Freedman said.
“She was a little bit strong in the blinkers first time, so she should settle a bit better now having had the run in them.”
Currie nearing Hong Kong return
Luke Currie has been cleared to ride track work and barrier trials in Hong Kong.
Currie, who sustained injuries when dislodged during a barrier trial conducted at Sha Tin Racecourse on February 4, is now clear to get back into the saddle from Saturday.
Currie has only had eight rides since he arrived in Hong Kong in January for one winner.
Meanwhile, Daniel Moor, who arrived with Currie into Hong Kong, has opted to return home to Australia.
Racing Victoria appoints new CEO
Andrew Jones has been appointed Racing Victoria’s new CEO.
Jones, currently interim Netball New South Wales CEO, previously worked as CEO of Cricket NSW, while he served as interim CEO of Racing.com last year.
RV Chairman Brian Kruger said Jones’ experience with racing has him perfectly placed to replace the outgoing Giles Thompson.
“Andrew will join Racing Victoria with a wealth of business, strategy and sports administration experience coupled with a unique understanding of the VTRIMB thanks to his advisory work in our media business and his time as Interim Chief Executive of Racing.com last year,” he said.
Andrew Jones has been appointed Racing Victoria’s new CEO | Image courtesy of Racing Victoria
“The Victorian Thoroughbred Racing Industry has experienced outstanding growth and investment during Giles’ tenure and we are confident the sport will continue to thrive and prosper under the leadership of Andrew in the years to come.”
Jones paid tribute to his predecessor and the work of RV during the pandemic.
“Our job now is to build on that legacy. Racing Victoria will work diligently with our clubs, participants, government, commercial and media partners to grow Victorian racing’s fan base, revenue and social licence, and reinvest in sustainable growth,” he said.
“I am very excited about the people, the industry and opportunity and are looking forward to getting started in July.”
Vale Jimmy Lindley
Former top jockey Jimmy Lindley has died, aged 86.
One of the leading UK-based jockeys in the 1960s and 70s, Lindley rode three British Classic winners, as well as the 1960 G1 King George VI and G1 Queen Elizabeth S. winner Aggressor (GB) (Combat {GB}).
In 1974 when 39, Lindley hung up his saddle and joined the BBC’s racing team as a paddock judge, where he would serve in the role for the best part of 30 years.
