Group 1 Randwick Guineas
Race Summary
Supporters of the pin-up colt and commanding favourite The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice) would have been very nervous at the top of the straight.
He was a long way off a strong pace, but when Kerrin McEvoy got busy he responded and set out after Fundamentalist (Not A Single Doubt) who had kicked well clear.
The Autumn Sun was flying at the post to pick the filly up with the last-start G1 Surround S. winner Nakeeta Jane (So You Think {NZ}) finishing third.
Pedigree Notes
The Autumn Sun was sold by Arrowfield Stud for $700,000 at the Sydney Easter Yearling Sale and is the only winner for the unraced Azmiyna (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).
She is a half-sister to the ill-fated multiple Group 1 winner Azamour (Ire) and the Group 2 winner Arazan (Ire) (Anabaa {USA}).
It is also the family of the G1 Longchamp Prix Ganay winner Astarabad (USA) (Alleged {USA}) .
Group 1 Canterbury S.
Race summary
Trapeze Artist (Snitzel) is an imposing beast on his best day and the stallion was back with another front-running win under a confident Blake Shinn ride.
Shinn came out with intent on the 4-year-old, leading and rating his mount perfectly, but the key was pinching a break at the top of the straight.
The margin he stole with 400m to go meant Shoals (Fastnet Rock) was closing but left with too much to do. Prompt Response (Beneteau) box seated behind the winner in the run but was left flat-footed when Shinn pressed the button, Cool Passion (Not A Single Doubt) showed some nice signs for the future as she flashed home for fourth.
Pedigree notes
Trapeze Artist was retained by breeder Bert Viera after failing to reach a reserve of $300,000 at the 2016 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.
The 4-year-old continues to build a solid CV for a stallion with a G2 win to add to his victories in the 2017 G1 Golden Rose, 2018 G1 All-Aged Stakes and 2018 G1 TJ Smith Stakes.
Trapeze Artist is out of Woodlands Stud-bred mare Treppes (Domesday) and has a yearling half-sister by Wandjina.
Treppes did not win a race but is a half-sister to 2001 G1 Stradbroke Handicap winner Crawl (Dr Grace {NZ}) and stakes winner Old Man (Dr Grace {NZ}).
Group 2 Challenge S.
Race Summary
Ball of Muscle (Dubawi {IRE}) showed grit and determination to win. The eventual winner was eyeballed the entire race before digging deep to fight off dual Everest winner Redzel (Snitzel).
Viridine (Poet's Voice {GB}) was impressive first up after being gelded, working home nicely for third, with the consistent Kaepernick (Fastnet Rock) finishing fourth.
Pedigree Notes
Ball Of Muscle has taken his earnings to over 1.6 million in prize money. He is from the blue hen mare Parfore (NZ) (Gold Brose) who has also produced Group 1 winners Terravista (Caption Rio {GB}) and Tiger Tees (Camption Rio {GB}). Parfore's progeny have won a combined total of 25 stakes races.
Her impressive record also includes stallion Super Easy (NZ) {Darci Brahma {NZ), and Brisbane Handicap winner Our Lukas (NZ) {Genrous {IRE}).
Group 2 Reisling S.
Race Summary
Tenley (Medaglia D'Oro {USA}) travelled under James McDonald back in the field before working in to the race at the right time and soared down the outside to defeat stable mate Exihilarates (Snitzel).
Exhilarates was brave in defeat having her first run after winning the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, as was Queensland filly Vincere Volare (I Am Invincible) filling third position in her first attempt at stakes level.
Pedigree Notes
Tenley is the third foal from winning Lonhro mare Fratianne. It is an incredibly strong Australian family including the likes of stallions Vancouver (Medaglia D'Oro), Bradbury's Luck (Redoute's Choice) and Murtajill (Rock Of Gibraltor).
Fratianne has a yearling filly by Shooting to Win, a weanling filly by Sebring and is in foal to champion stallion Zoustar (Northern Meteor).
Group 2 Todman S.
Race Summary
Yes Yes Yes (Rubick) was dragged back to last by jockey Blake Shinn where he settled and began to work into the race at the top of the straight. He showed an explosive turn of foot to win the race impressively.
Bellevue Hill (Pierro) and Dubious (Not A Single Doubt) filled the placings for Aquis.
Pedigree Notes
Yes Yes Yes was a $200,000 yearling purchase by Darren Weir Racing and John Foote Bloodstock, from the 2018 Magic Millions Yearling Sale. Yes Yes Yes is the sixth foal from three time winning mare Sin Sin Sin (Fantastic Light {USA}). Sin Sin Sin has already produced one stakes performer in Dee Nine Elle (Duporth), with Yes Yes Yes becoming her first stakes winner.
The family also includes stakes winners Hot As Hell (County), Craig's Dragon (Catbird), and Harlem River (Fastnet Rock). Sin Sin Sin has a yearling colt by Press Statement (Hinchinbrook), a weanling colt by Sebring (More Than Ready {USA}), and is in foal to Not A Single Doubt (Redoute's Choice).
Group 3 Wenona Girl Handicap
Race Summary
Winter Bride (Not A Single Doubt) let the race unfold in front of her when sitting at the back of the field under Tommy Berry. The pair steadily improved their position throughout the race but it wasn’t until swinging into the straight that Berry asked his mount for her best work. Coming on the outside of the field, Winter Bride showed determination when finding the line.
Spright (Hinchinbrook) was able to hold on for second over another fast closer in Resin (Exceed and Excel).
Pedigree Notes
Winter Bride was retained to race by her breeder Segenhoe Stud. She is out of the ten time winning Perugino (USA) mare Amberino. Amberino herself won the G2 Amancipation Stakes. Winter Bride is the third foal of the stakes winning mare.
Amberino is from a dual winning Rustic Amber (IRE)(Thatching) mare Amber Plate. Her family also features stakes winners Divine Centauri (I Am Invincible). This is the third stakes win for this mare by Not A Single Doubt (Redoute's Choice).
Group 3 Aspiration Handicap
Race Summary
Nettoyer (Sebring) sat back in the field and stormed home to score her maiden black type win. Eugene's Pick (NZ) led the field, with second place Luvaluva (Mastercraftsman) and Luskintyre Lass (Snitzel) challenging her in the straight. Nettoyer burst through the pack to score a convincing 1.5 length victory.
Pedigree Notes
Nettoyer is by ill-fated Sebring, and the third foal of mare Cleanup (Dehere {USA}). She is the first stakes performer from the mare. Nettoyer sold for $20,000 at the 2015 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale when offered by Riversdale. She was then passed in at the 2015 Inglis Ready To Race Sale for $55,000.
Her family includes She's Clean (Redoute's Choice), Abbey Marie ( Redoute's Choice), and Runaway (Manhattan Rain). Cleanup missed to I Am Invincible in 2017, before having a weanling filly by I Am Invincible.
Listed Fireball S.
Race Summary
Prophet's Thumb (I Am Invincible) weaved her way through a hotly run race to break Redzel's (Snitzel) track record over the 1100m trip at Randwick. The filly had to overcome interference at the 100m mark before bursting through and securing the win under Jason Collett.
Prophet's Thump was able to hold off the fast finishing Trope (More Than Ready {USA}) who finished second, with the tough Jonker (Spirit Of Boom) holding on for third.
Pedigree Notes
Prophet's Thumb was passed in at the 2016 Magic Millions Weanling Sale when offered by Bell River Thoroughbreds. She is the first foal of the winning Reset mare Set To Skelter.
Set To Skelter is out of the stakes winning Brocco (USA) mare Miss Helterskelter. Her family also includes stakes winners Module (Reset) and Farfalla (Kaoru Star).
Listed Randwick City S.
Race Summary
Group 1 winning mare Hiyaam (NZ) (High Chapparal {IRE}) led all the way in the Listed Randwick City Stakes. It was a race where there was plenty of pre race drama when High Bridge (GB) (Monsun {GER}) became cast in the barriers and was scratched. After the gates opened it was a pretty straightforward win for Hiyaam.
Hiyaam defeated the brave Shraooh (IRE) (Sea The Stars {IRE}) and the consistent Emperor's Way (Roman Emperor {NZ}).
Pedigree Notes
Hiyaam (NZ), is out of an unraced mare Mazarine (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}) who is a sister to Shower of Roses (Zabeel {NZ}), and a three quarter sister to Don Eduardo (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}). This family also features Octagonal (Zabeel {NZ}), Catch Me (I Am Invincible) and Ocean Jewel (NZ) (Ocean Park {NZ}).
Hiyaam (NZ) is the tenth foal of Mazarine (NZ) who is currently in foal to So You Think (NZ), which is a three quarter to Hiyaam.
