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WESTSPEED WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER RACING & BREEDING MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2021 Girls Dancing up a Storm Champion Filly Watch Me Dance WA-breds star at The Masters Vendors preview Magic Millions Off The Track care at WA Estate WATCH ME DANCE (I’m All The Talk) wins the $500,000 WA Guineas and returns to scale with her jubilant owners at Ascot. Photos: Western Racepix Own The Dream in Swan Valley



The Group and Listed winners just keep on coming! In the past few seasons, no consignor at the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale has delivered more individual black type winners than Yarradale Stud. • 6 Individual black type winners in 2019 (second only to Peters Investments) • 5 Individual black type winners in 2020 (including the states feature 2YO race the KARRAKATTA PLATE) When looking to invest in blue-chip bloodstock in 2021, it surely makes sense to go digging for gold where you know gold continues to be found! The Yarradale Stud draft consists of 25 high quality athletes by a great range of sires: WAR CHANT GINGERBREAD MAN ESSENTIAL SPICE BRADBURY’S LUCK 2020 Beaufine Stakes winner ORATORIO STREET BOSS MISSILE LAUNCH 2020 Kalgoorlie Cup winner IMA SINGLE MAN EXOSPHERE 2020 Karrakatta Plate winner PATRONIZE LUCKY STREET VALOUR ROAD 2020 Miss Andretti Stakes and MISS FROST 2020 Prince Of Wales Stakes winner 2020 Jungle Mist Classic winner Inspection will not disappoint. Visit the Yarradale Stud team at Stables D & E at the Magic Millions Complex or for pre-sale inspections on the farm, please call: Bernie Hamill on 0400 055 638

SAFEGUARD ROMMEL • EXPLOSIVE sprinter by Exceed And Excel • First starter wins at Ascot – ULTIMATE COMMAND • CHAMPION WA 2YO & First-season sire 2018-19 • 67% strike-rate. Sire of 28 individual winners inc SP • Son of Commands with his second crop at 2021 Magic Millions • Specialism, Miss West Coast, Surveillance & Janaura • WON Peroni 2YO Plate on debut at Ascot. • Policiere first winner from his third crop at Ascot • WON Gr.2 WA Guineas (1600m) beating Disposition on Dec 19 • WON Gr.3 Zeditave Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. • “A stunning specimen with genuine Group 1 ability” – Neville Parnham Great Start and a Great Future A/c MOGUMBER PARK 8 Colt Safeguard / Kerimba (Ire) A/c Mogumber Park (As Agent) 20 Colt Impending / Magic and Danger 241 Colt War Chant / Toss the Boss 35 Colt Menari / Notjustaprettyface 272 Colt Safeguard / Braixen 111 Filly Rommel / Capozzene (USA) 134 Colt Rommel / Elusive Zulu A/c Mogumber Park (As Agent for Ridgeport Holdings) 201 Colt Safeguard / Perfect Kiss (NZ) 100 Colt Rommel / Binky Toy 213 Filly Universal Ruler / Quiet Name (Ire) 103 Colt So You Think / Bless This Child 260 Filly Rommel / Alborbrown 118 Colt Rommel / Colleges 262 Filly Rommel / Angel’s Force 150 Colt Rommel / Girl in a Storm 175 Filly Rommel / Lady Natasha Colin Brown 0408 251 880 177 Colt Safeguard / Linyanti [email protected] 204 Colt Rommel / Production 228 Colt Rommel / Snow Pixie www.mogumberpark.com 258 Filly Rommel / Aflica 291 Filly Rommel / Fairy Nymph



The Tradition continues If you want to buy a winner – make Alwyn Park your first stop at the 2021 PERTH MAGIC MILLIONS SALE A/c ALWYN PARK STUD 93 Colt Awesome Rock / Amazingtale 94 Filly Maschino / Amity Belle 114 Colt Vert de Grece / Champagne Bubbles 207 Filly Maschino / Pure Ivy (NZ) 242 Colt Playing God / Tousled A/c ALWYN PARK STUD (As Agent) MASCHINO 9 Filly Safeguard / Lady Mambo 19 Filly Deep Field / Mae West (NZ) 29 Geld Vert de Grece / Miss Wild 30 Colt War Chant / Mojito City 47 Colt War Chant / Radiant Diva 67 Filly Magnus / Sheerkat 90 Colt Toronado / World Class 113 Colt Toronado / Cathay Belle 129 Colt Supido / Delta Gee 230 Filly Universal Ruler / Sonata (NZ) 299 Filly Sessions / Ginas Thorn A/c ALWYN PARK STUD (As agent for White Diamond Bloodstock) 44 Filly Churchill / Persian Princess 66 Filly Astern / Shamelessly (NZ) 99 Filly Choisir / Belleluia 221 Filly Territories / Scenicism BARNS B & C SWAN VALLEY SALES COMPLEX Contact: John Andrew (08) 9525 2072 or 0419 929 483 [email protected] 418 WSUENSSTPPEEEEDD SSUUMMMMEERR 22002201

at Alwyn Park Stud John Andrew has bred, raised and sold hundreds of winners the calibre of G1 Caulfield Guineas winner PALACE REIGN and Malaysian Horse Of The Year FREE SPIRIT through to recent city winners Rivalry Galore, Double Digit, Pearl Trade, Demi Go Round, Akiko etc. Alwyn Park has also been firing with its sires Maschino (Cockney Crew, Fabergino, Cup Night & Snowchino) and Alfred Nobel (Prim And Proper, Pure Dynamite & Bumper Humper). CAPTAIN OBVIOUS – His three-quarter brother catalogued as Lot 114 CARNAMAH FABERGINO Victorian winner with a half-brother by Stakes winning daughter of Maschino Awesome Rock who has two fillies from Alwyn Park SUNSPEED SUMMER 2020 19

Presenting a quality consignment to the Perth Magic Millions by the same vendor as LR Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic winner KISSONALLFORCHEEKS & Hong Kong’s rising star SIGHT SUCCESS A/c Dawson Stud (As Agent) 22 Colt Snippetson / Magical Memories 33 Colt Xtravagant / Mystically (USA) 294 Colt Lucky Street / Flirting About (NZ) A/c Dawson Stud (As agent for Anita Vale) 13 Colt Mahuta / Le Plunge 16 Colt Belardo / Line of Flight 63 Filly War Chant / Sebring Lane 70 Filly Sessions / Sky Rumba A/c Dawson Stud (As agent for Elvira Park) 71 Geld Exosphere / Songburg A/c Dawson Stud (As agent for J M Cheetham) 189 Colt Demerit / Native Silver PORTLAND SKY: Offering his half-sister by Sessions (Lot 70). 239 Colt My Admiration / Thornly Beauty 268 Filly Oratorio / Bellasinga Located at Evergreen Lodge, Myalup | Inspections & enquiries welcome | Contact: Graham Daws 0407 148 685 Contents THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS WA WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS WA President’s Report................................................................................................................................................ 9 (08) 9277 9880 Racing turnover rises during COVID............................................................................................... 10 [email protected] Ascot’s Stakes Winners.............................................................................................................................. 14 www.tbwa.net.au Matt Lukatelich Making a contribution........................................................................................ 20 @TBBreedersWA My Generation / Fred W Kersley........................................................................................................ 24 @TbredWA TBWA Breeder Awards............................................................................................................................... 26 PRESIDENT: Fiona Lacey Magic Millions Swan Valley Sale...................................................................................................... 29 VICE-PRESIDENT / TREASURER: Training team building for the Future............................................................................................. 32 Troy van Heemst Diamonds are trumps at Darling View.......................................................................................... 44 COMMITTEE: Scoping – What you need to know.................................................................................................. 48 Ann Croucher, Helen Morton, Brian Collison, Own The Dream / A raging success............................................................................................... 50 Matthew Lukatelich Revolutionary Digital Sales...................................................................................................................... 58 EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Platinum Rewards through Westspeed....................................................................................... 64 Ann Croucher Andersons on Elite Street at Ascot.................................................................................................. 66 SUNSPEED EDITOR: Dawson delivers in Hong Kong........................................................................69 Karl Patterson 0414 300 072 Off The Track’s Estate of the Art.......................................................................................................... 70 PHOTOGRAPHY: Coruscation clicks with Carlie.............................................................................................................. 72 Western Racepix DESIGN & PRINTING: Vanguard Press This publication is carefully checked and believed to be correct, however, TBWA committee is not responsible or liable for any mistake or misprint. Reproduction of any kind is forbidden unless permission is given by the editor in writing. The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the editor or TBWA. 6 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

Serious Shooting Star Watch Me Dance has been a star COVER PHOTO The Talk quinella from Em Tee Aye ever since launching a brilliant in the G2 WA Guineas. finishing burst to win her first start (L-R) Syndicate members Elke at Bunbury this time last year. Holmes, Yvonne Virgo and Sandy The Champion Fillies was run Russell lead in Watch Me Dance on a bog track and she backed up She was a dozen lengths off the at Ascot ahead of Di Piper and to beat the colts on a seven-day pace but sprouted wings when Trish Patten. turnaround in the WA Guineas angled to the centre of the track Western Racepix with Shaun ‘Shooter’ McGruddy in the TABtouch Maiden (1016m). on board. “She’s a serious filly and “Wow! What a performance,” Stud’s consignment to the 2019 it’s great to have all the girls so trainer Steve Wolfe declared Perth Magic Millions. She was excited,” Wolfe said. “It’s the sort in what to become a recurring knocked down to Commercial of result that can revitalize the theme during 2020. “She was in Bloodstock’s Noel Carter acting on industry. You can’t put a price on a hopeless position on the home behalf of a syndicate of 16 ladies it.” turn and didn’t think she could win including Wolfe’s wife Maureen from there.” and her breeder Jan Williamson Putting a price on her value who had loved the filly from the will evolve during a 3yo autumn Her sire I’m All The Talk moment she was foaled. campaign that maybe be restricted dominated that south-west nursery to Perth due to COVID-19. Her on the Australia Day long weekend. Watch Me Dance was named asking price as a future broodmare Champion could also be enhanced when she WA 2YO in eventually travels to the eastern 2019-20 after seaboard. winning the G3 Sires’ Watch Me Dance has already Produce banked over $800,000 and syndicate Stakes in is hoping lightning strikes twice April and with her younger brother who cost she returned $60,000 at last year’s Perth Magic this season Millions. They named him Hear to annex Me Sing and we will certainly be the G3 hearing a lot more from him after Champion a promising second on debut at Fillies Stakes Ascot in November. and then lead home Westspeed Magazine features an I’m All the fourth RWWA Own The Dream series from Page 50. He filled three of the first four “It’s great to have the girls so excited” – Steve Wolfe placings when Watch Me Dance swamped Madam Torio (I’m All The Talk), Agent Kensington (So Secret) and Warm ‘n’ Fuzzy (I’m All The Talk). Watch Me Dance is leading the way in promoting women’s ownership in Western Australia. She’s a pin-up horse for Racing And Wagering WA and they have taken the initiative with Own The Dream which is the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to get involved at an affordable level. A beautiful bay filly, Watch Me Dance cost $34,000 out of Mungrup WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 7

Offering a superb draft by Gold Front’s Group 1 winning son of Fastnet Rock… Plus yearlings by leading local stallions and Hunter Valley sires Dissident, Invader & Sebring A/c Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding 266 Colt Safeguard / Bear Rio 50 Colt Dissident / Rocksan 287 Filly Gingerbread Man / Double Fun 77 Colt Invader / Tick Tick Bloom 86 Filly Sebring / Valentine’s Reward A/c Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding (As Agent) 139 Filly Awesome Rock / Fine Approach 12 Colt Awesome Rock / Lakeview Elegance 145 Colt Dissident / For Your Eyes Only 88 Colt Patronize / War Diamond 158 Colt Awesome Rock / Hidden Wonder 133 Colt Awesome Rock / Double Jester 172 Filly My Admiration / La Gloria 143 Filly War Chant / Flying Foray 185 Filly Awesome Rock / Most Joyous 151 Colt Snippetson / Governing Spirit (NZ) 188 Filly Gingerbread Man / Ms Chief Bound 195 Filly Universal Ruler / Our Pie ‘o’ My 205 Colt My Admiration / Promotional 238 Colt Sessions / Therese 229 Colt Awesome Rock / So Awkward 255 Filly Awesome Rock / Zadar Miss For inspections and more information contact Sue Olive 0417 937 606 [email protected] goldfrontbreeding.com.au

President’s Report Dear Breeders, Welcome to our new-look proved beneficial to both breeders And now you also receive Westspeed Magazine! In keeping and buyers alike, and we are seeing bonuses for running a place! It with our ongoing efforts to increase prices soar as buying confidence certainly pays to buy Platinum! awareness of our local product, we increases. 2021 is a perfect believe the name change is a much opportunity to showcase our West On that note, don’t forget to get better reflection of our Association. Australian product to potential new all your friends to sign up for the buyers by embracing the online ‘Own The Dream’ competition. We hope that all breeders had a format and supplying high quality Attend the fun and informative successful 2020 breeding season videos, as well as photographs, of events to gain entries to win a and look forward to seeing the first our yearlings. share in a racehorse! It’s a great foals from our two new stallions; way of introducing new people Long Leaf and Leonardo Da Hinchi. Whilst I most strongly encourage to the fun and excitement of We’ve seen the first few runners for the use of these tools, it is racehorse ownership. our new group of first-season sires imperative that they are of good and watched as Rommel was the quality and showcase your yearling Finally, I would like to first to notch up a winner, although in its most positive light. Please congratulate all our TBWA award having seen some of the trial form, contact Magic Millions or Ann winners and wish everyone a I’m sure the others won’t be far Croucher (TBWA) if you would like successful sale in 2021. behind. any more information. Kind Regards As our focus switches to yearling As we head into the sales it is preparation the excitement starts a good time to reflect on all the Fiona Lacey to build as we anticipate another great buyer incentives available - outstanding catalogue put together Westspeed Platinum, Westspeed TBWA President by Magic Millions. Vendors should Epona and the Magic Millions be congratulated on the efforts Women’s Bonus. A Saturday they have made to improve the Platinum winner takes home nearly quality of their product and I’m $75,000! sure we are on track to our most successful sale ever. I would also like to thank Dr Emma Hill for her very informative article on pre-sale scoping – a must read for vendors and buyers alike. Our industry has survived a year of COVID in incredibly good shape thanks to the efforts of all involved and, while congratulations are in order, we should maintain our vigilance as we enter what could be a high-risk phase for WA. Many of us have become complacent in the relative safety of our self-imposed state-based isolation, but with the opening of borders it is important for us all to remain focused and aware. Any outbreak which resulted in a new border closure would be highly detrimental to our upcoming sales. One of the benefits we have seen from COVID is a new acceptance of the online sales format. This has WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 9

WA TAB Turnover booms during… Punting Pandemic - Robert Edwards The Covid-19 pandemic has “Racing has come through DAVID HUNTER surprisingly seen unprecedented Covid-19 extraordinarily well,” growth in WA TAB turnover with Hunter said. “It has provided us crowds of 18 to 30 year-olds in punters flocking back to bet on all with a huge opportunity. attendance. three racing codes. “That lost last generation of “We have maintained a 30 Racing and Wagering WA’s punters – Covid may have well given percent growth rate (since June) till manager of Commercial Racing and us back. With other forms of betting now,” Hunter said. “I think there are Planning David Hunter said the WA closed down they have looked to two elements behind the growth. TAB turnover was booming with racing. betting increased by 30 percent (on “One is people have had a lot of figures from the previous year) in “They have worked it out it is time on their hands because a lot of the past six months. better for them to bet on the races other entertainment was restricted and they are enjoying it. The critical or closed and the money they have He said the racing industry was issue for us as administrators is in their pockets, they are having a riding on the wave of a renaissance, to ensure that we keep them and bet. with the millennial generation keen enhance their good experience.” to bet on thoroughbred, greyhound “And there are additional welfare and pacing meetings. An independent survey found benefits from the Government, that 18 to 30 year-old males have which is assisting. Hunter believes that indirectly doubled their betting to $2000 a the pandemic has provided a month in Australia during the “Lots of people on the East Coast platform for racing to win a new pandemic. have been in lockdown for long generation of punters, after losing periods. They have been able to the past two generations to other Hunter said the WA TAB active easily access racing through their forms of betting and entertainment. accounts had increased by 22 TVs and digitally. I think we also percent on pre-Covid figures. There converted a lot of punters from The unforeseen growth in betting were 25,000 new WA TAB accounts other sports to racing. is in stark contrast to the beginning opened between March and October of the pandemic, when turnover 2020 – which was a 26 percent rise “For a while, the only thing plunged by 50 percent, when RWWA on the same period on last year. punters could bet on was horse was forced to close TAB shops and and greyhound racing. They have Pub Tabs because of Federal and The market share for enjoyed their experience and have State Governments restrictions on thoroughbreds as a percentage of all social distancing. WA racing from wagering operators nationally was about 63 percent. The Government restrictions forced other competing major Perth Racing’s “The Masters” - of domestic sports, such as the AFL the three Group 1 races (Railway and NRL, into shutdown. and Winterbottom Stakes and Kingston Town Classic run at Ascot Racing was permitted to continue over three consecutive Saturdays – though without on-track crowds – an outstanding success with for three months in WA – because all corporate and non-corporate of RWWA’s strict adherence to functions fully booked and big biosecurity measures. 10 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

stayed with it. The momentum of An independent survey found 18 to 30 year-old males have doubled their betting the growth will steady from the 30 percent we are running at now. staging 13 less race meetings and no provincials, which we promised racing in the Kimberley and Pilbara previously, but looked doubtful “Revenue from the race fields regions on the previous year. because of Covid,” Hunter said. legislation is flooding through at something like 60 percent. As “We were all worried in mid- “Places like Geraldton, Kalgoorlie restrictions start to lift and welfare March and early April the industry and Albany will now have minimum payments cease, the growth might be forced to close down,” prizemoney of $17,000 for a maiden will taper off, but I don’t see it Hunter said. “Instead our revenue and $20,000 for a handicap. That is collapsing. has never been better and starter good prizemoney. numbers are the strongest they “The growth is likely to level have been in years. “RWWA’s strategy is to maintain sometime next year, but as to when sustainable base stakes. There is a that is, is anybody’s guess. The “And the number of mares bit more to do at that level before growth has allowed RWWA to invest going to stud are holding up really we would look at increasing the more funds into infrastructure well. Over the past three years prizemoney of WA’s feature races.” projects and grants than normal. the numbers of broodmares going to stud have stabilized. We were “We are focused on club funding “We are cautious not to pour all of actually starting to see an upsurge at the moment, to ensure the clubs the money into prizemoney because in the numbers of broodmares. come through Covid unscathed that would not be productive. When financially. Most clubs have come the level of wagering drops back “The Westspeed Incentive through the pandemic extremely to normal you could be left in a Schemes are making an impact. well. The clubs that have not, we predicament of having to reduce Not all of the Westspeed Schemes are assisting. stakes in two years time and that have kicked in as yet. By the time would not be good for industry all of the horses are racing under all “We have committed to the confidence. of the Westspeed Schemes, RWWA Bunbury racecourse development. will be investing $12m a year. We have also committed to a “So it is better to spend the replace the Pro-ride training track at money where costs are not “The rise of promising new sires Ascot and to upgrade the irrigation recurring until things level out. We like Playing God and I’m All The system at Northam - which is a won’t know that until well into next Talk are making their mark on the fairly large project. year.” breeding industry too. It is not a quick process to turnaround the “There are a number of smaller In spite of the closure of the breeding industry, because it takes projects for other clubs.” North-West racing season, where time from having the mares covered 13 meetings were lost between May to the foals racing.” The sale of the WA TAB is still on and August, RWWA was able to the cards. “The State Government provide an additional $16 million in RWWA has implemented across- has paused the process, but RWWA’s funding to the industry. the-board increases to prizemoney understanding is they will re-activate for 2020-21. “RWWA is committed it at some stage,” Hunter said. “That A total of $180m will be provided to stakes increases in the outer could be some time next year.” in distribution, grants and subsidies ($165.9m budgeted for 2020-21) directly to the WA racing participants and an additional $2.3m towards animal welfare initiates and a digital platform to benefit the industry. Another $8m in grants will be distributed to support infrastructure of the industry and for projects identified as critical to the continuation of racing. RWWA has committed $1m towards the development of a digital platform to promote the State’s racing product. The platform will provide punters with easy access to all relevant information about WA racing. The number of starters for the year was 20,639 - which was an increase of 117 runners in spite of WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 11

WESTERN BREEDERS ALLIANCE Producing Quality Stakes Winning Horses WHY CHOOSE HER CRYPTIC WONDER Ducimus Silver Bowl winner and 2nd LR Jungle Wins 2020 Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy Mist Classic & Summer Scorcher $30,000 WBA graduate at Perth Magic Millions Our draft for 2021 Magic Millions Yearling Sale: Lot Sex Sire / Dam Lot Sex Sire / Dam 3 Filly Deep Field / Jest Envy Her 15 Colt War Chant / Let’s Frolic 160 Colt Deep Field / Hipster Girl 18 Colt Lucky Street / Lucky You 161 Colt Choisir / Hot Goods 21 Colt Russian Revolution / Magical Belle 167 Colt Lucky Street / Jester Derriere 32 Colt Star Witness / Mystic Maid 168 Colt Patronize / Jev Express 40 Colt Smart Missile / Our Time Will Come 169 Colt Oratorio / Karmella 55 Filly Awesome Rock / Run Away Ruby 173 Colt A Lot / Lady Alaska 61 Colt Zoustar / Scenes 211 Filly Lucky Street / Queen of Choice 78 Filly Divine Prophet / Toni May (NZ) 79 Colt Lucky Street / Top Show 214 Colt Lucky Street / Red Belly Black 225 Vert de Grece / Sheez Our Holly 92 Colt Magnus / Zhu Jiang 231 Colt My Admiration / Special Jewel 97 Filly Dawn Approach / Austere 236 Colt Lucky Street / Strike for Victory 108 Colt So You Think / Calianco 122 Colt Playing God / Countess of Tiba 248 Filly Safeguard / Unruffled 116 Filly Rommel / Chickitty Chick 251 Colt Lucky Street / Western Fever 257 Filly Dissident / Across the Moon 126 Colt Winning Rupert (AUS) Dalkeith 267 Colt Patronize / Belavenir 144 Colt Lucky Street / Foo Foo the Snoo INSPECTIONS WELCOMED DARLING VIEW THOROUGHBREDS: EINONCLIFF PARK: WESTBURY PARK: 1149 Kargotich Road 16346 South Western Hwy 504 Thompson Road MUNDIJONG, NTH BOYANUP, WEST PINJARRA, contact Brent Atwell 0408 648 100 contact Jane Beynon 0414 879 361 contact Phil Ibbotson 0429 341 211

GOD, THEY ARE ALL THE TALK! Darling View Thoroughbreds’ exciting stallion roster goes from strength to strength. I’m All The Talk Playing God 2020 major achievements 2020 major achievements • LEADING active WA sire (As at 1/1/21) • Leading WA 3yo sire 19/20 • Leading 2yo sire 19/20 • 2nd Leading active WA sire (As at 1/1/21) • Group 2 WA Guineas quinella • Sire of; • Sire of champion 3yo filly • 1st place in Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes • 1st place in Listed Belmont Guineas WATCH ME DANCE • 3rd in Group 2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes • 2nd Group 3 Northerly Stakes Patronize Lucky Street 2020 major achievements • First yearlings reached $80,000 – 16 times service fee • Leading Active sire in WA for percentage runners/winners (73%) • Quality strong types • Great constitutions • Leading Active sire in WA for average • SPEED SPEED SPEED earnings per runner $93,000 (Colts) DVT yearlings apart of Western Breeders Alliance, Inspections welcome - Magic Millions Sale 15th-16th February 2021 Mobile: Brent Atwell (Stud Manager) 0408 648 100

Westspeed Stars at Ascot GROUP ONE Photos: Western Racepix GROUP TWO ELITE STREET KAY CEE G1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) November 28 4g Street Boss - Elite Ateates by Exceed And Excel Owners: L & A Morton, Anita Vale Stud Breeder: Anita Vale Stud (R & A Anderson) Trainer: Dan Morton Jockey: Brad Rawille “It’s unreal to win this race for Mr and Mrs Anderson and for Mum and Dad. He was travelling sweetly and I thought it would take a good one to get past him.” Dan Morton TRULY GREAT G1 Kingston Town Classic (1800m) December 5 G2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m) December 19 G3 R.J. Peters Stakes (1500m) November 14 5g Dundeel - Truly Special by Jeune Owner /Breeder: Peters Investments Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams Jockey: Chris Parnham (2), Willie Pike “The winner got a good run and the filly (Inspirational Girl) got way back. When he hit the front, I saw they weren’t going to run him down” Bob Peters WATCH ME DANCE G2 WA Guineas (1600m) November 21 G3 Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m) November 14 3f I’m All The Talk - Coventry To Rio by Oratorio Owners: M Wolfe, J Carter, J Williamson, J Peebles, C Evans, D Piper, Y Virgo, E Holmes, P Patten, T George, P Johnson, R Warnes, S Russell, A Elliss, J Olsen, S Parsons Breeder / Vendor: Mungrup Stud / $34,000 2019 Perth Magic Millions Trainer: Steve Wolfe Jockey: Shaun McGruddy “This is what makes racing. It’s these owners, these girls. You just can’t put a price on these things. She’s made a lot of people very happy. It’s just wonderful.” Steve Wolfe KAY CEE G2 Lee-Steere Stakes (1400m) November 7 4m Playing God - Flirt ‘N’ Hope by McFlirt Owners / Breeders: G, K A, K J & C Edwards Trainer: Neville Parnham Jockey: Steve Parnham “It’s no secret she was behind the eight-ball first-up but we’ve just seen the real Kay Cee. I’ve been very happy with her and she’s been building nicely for today.” Neville Parnham 14 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

GROUP THREE TAXAGANO G3 Northerly Stakes (1400m) October 17 7g Rogano - Taxa by Carry a Smile Owners: R Lukatelich, M Sturgeon, S Rickson, S Erceg & J Featherby Breeder: R Lukatelich Trainer: Fred Kersley Jockey: Mitchell Pateman “I didn’t hold out much hope and I’m so happy for the horse and the owners. And it’s obviously a thrill to win the Northerly Stakes. It bring back many fond memories.” Fred Kersley VALOUR ROAD G3 Prince Of Wales Stakes (1000m) October 31 5g Frost Giant - Melba Avenue by Street Sense Owners: D Carvell, Yarradale Stud, R De Bissy, D Williams, J Vingerhoets, B McGougan, I Devenish, C Devlin, P & S Conway Breeder / Vendor: Yarradale Stud / $60,000 2017 Perth Magic Millions Trainer: Simon Miller Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi “I thought he would be awfully hard to beat in running. He looked like the old Valour Road. I just hoped the wide run without cover wouldn’t take a toll late.” Simon Miller CELEBRITY QUEEN G3 Colonel Reeves Stakes (1100m) November 14 4m Redoute’s Choice - Celebrity Miss by More Than Ready Owner /Breeder: Peters Investments Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams Jockey: Chris Parnham “She has taken time to get here and it’s paid off today. Both our horses (Celebrity Queen & Stageman) came home from well back in the testing conditions.” Bob Peters Keeping Your Equine Investments Covered. We understand that risk is amplified when animals are involved. Our bloodstock insurance is peace of mind you can count on 24/7 We are committed to supporting • Stallion first season infertility clients across a wide mix of • Stallion loss of income covers tailored to your needs and • Prospective foal level of risk. • Life-saving surgery costs Our full scope of cover includes: • Loss of use (performance only) • All Risks Mortality • FOH cover • Theft • Transit • Stallion infertility For enquiries and risk-free insurance assessments, contact you local Insurance Specialist Duran Carter at: M: 0413 056 364 E: [email protected] PSC Bloodstock Services Pty Ltd (ACN 630 811 602) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR 001273490) of PSC Reliance Franchise Partners Pty Ltd, ABN 40 087 819 805, AFSL No: 232446 WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 15

LISTED WINNERS DANCE MUSIC G3 La Trice Classic (1800m) January 2 LR Northam Cup (1600m) October 25 LR Starstruck Classic (1600m) December 19 5m War Chant - Fast Flowing by Dubawi Owner / Breeders: Botsky (Nevin Botica), Hollymount Stud (Matthew Sandblom) Trainer: Simon Miller Jockey: Brad Parnham “As she’s got older, she has transitioned from sprinting. This is the race we targeted and credit to Kate Southam who has helped take the mare to another level.” Simon Miller MAGICAL DREAM LR Belgravia Stakes (1200m) October 24 3f Dream Ahead - Mystic Hour by Redoute’s Choice Owner /Breeder: Peters Investments Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams Jockey: Jade McNaught “We target this race every year. I couldn’t pick between our three runners when Sandra asked me which one to bet each-way. But we’re very proud of the winner.” Bob Peters KALLAROO LR Fairetha Stakes (1400m) November 7 3g All American - Kamballie by Blackfriars Owner/Breeder: Trucking Nominees (David Reed) Trainer: Dan Morton Jockey: Brad Parnham “When the gap came he really finished off the job. I was riding for luck and he probably didn’t have enough time to work up any momentum.” Brad Parnham TOO CLOSE THE SUN LR Ascot Gold Cup (1800m) November 14 5g Carlton House - Old Money by Old Spice Owner/Breeder: Distinct Racing & Breeding (Geoff Evans) T: Lindsey Smith J: Joe Azzopardi “Wow. He won by over four lengths and it was fantastic ride by Joey. He’s one of the better horses I’ve bred being a half-brother to Trap For Fools.” Geoff Evans MISS FROST LR Jungle Mist Classic (1200m) November 21 5m Frost Giant - Mega Me by Danewin Owners: Trucking Nominees (David Reed), Yarradale Stud (Ron Sayers) Breeder / Vendor: Yarradale Stud / PI $7,000 2017 Perth Magic Millions Trainer: Luke Fernie Jockey: Mitchell Pateman “I’ve always known she had the ability but she’s been unlucky. I told Mr Sayers and Mr Reed she was a nice horse and they backed me in.” Luke Fernie CHANTORQUE LR Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) November 21 3f War Chant - Contortion by Redoute’s Choice Owners: A Stewart, BLABS, A Oreb, M Coles, D Del Borrello, R Stack, J Stewart & JDBD Breeder: Allan Morton (Queenslea Park) Trainer: Russell Stewart J: Shaun McGruddy “Allan didn’t give us an option to buy because he wants to keep her as a broodmare. We’re just ecstatic to be able to lease a filly of her quality.” Russell Stewart 16 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

LISTED WINNERS ROYAL COMMAND LR Tattersall’s Cup (2100m) November 28 7g Street Sense - Stormy Nova by Metal Storm Owner / Breeder: Peters Investments Trainer: Adam Durrant Jockey: Willie Pike “I wasn’t sure about his staying ability and it was a bit of a test today. He drew a good barri- er and got into a position to get the job done today.” Bob Peters KISSONALLFORCHEEKS LR Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (1400m) December 5 3f Written Tycoon – Rosie Rocket by Blackfriars Owners: Mrs J O’Sullivan, Mr D White Breeder Graham Daws Vendor: : Newhaven Park / $120,000 2019 Gold Coast Magic Millions Trainer: Dan Morton Jockey: Brad Parnham “We’ve been lucky enough to get a good 3yo team together this season. I know how good she is and was pretty confident she would be hard to beat.” Dan Morton TRAP FOR FOOLS LR Towton Cup (2200m) – December 12 7g Poet’s Voice - Old Money by Old Spice Owner-Breeder: Distinct Racing & Breeding (Geoff Evans) Trainer: Lindsey Smith Jockey: Brad Rawiller “We’re so proud of this horse. He’s one of our favourites. It’s the third time we’ve won the Towton Cup and he kicked so well today.” Geoff Evans AMELIA PARK RACING AND BREEDING SAMIZDAT From Sale Topper to Group Winner A/c Amelia Park Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Vasse As Agent for Woodbridge Thoroughbreds 51 Filly Magnus / Rosmartini 163 Filly Magnus / Hussy Five Oh 155 Filly Pride of Dubai / Harpoon 156 Filly Smart Missile / Haste 179 Filly Smart Missile / Madam Archer Contact Sharon King 0448 494 828 | Sarah Brown 0438 851 068 SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 17

Maschino Gr.1 Menu Alwyn Park stallion Maschino can Living Legends in 56.57 seconds FABERGINO & Tiarnna Robertson. serve up a Group 1 entree to the shouldering 61.5kg. Perth Magic Millions with his mare Inglis Easter Broodmare Sale. Her Fabergino in the VRC Lightning Under weight-for-age conditions, Fighting Sun gelding Green Ivy Stakes (1000m) on Saturday, she will drop to 56.5kg in the made $27,000 at the 2017 Perth February 13. Lightning Stakes to offset a rise in Magic Millions and is paying his grade against the best sprinters in way with interest for Victorian All eyes will switch from Sale Australia. trainer Ken Keys after a third win inspections to Sky Channel at the at Yarra Valley on New Year’s Eve. Magic Millions complex as our grey Fabergino is the leader among 7 flyer rolls the dice for a ground- stakes performers sired so far by Andrew is sending 20 lots to breaking Group 1 in Melbourne. Maschino. His black-type strike- this year’s Magic Millions with rate to individual winners is an the majority for clients like Terry Contested down the iconic amazing 31% and Alwyn Park Dowling of White Diamond straight course at Flemington, the owner John Andrew believes the Bloodstock. There are colts by local race is now known as the Black best is yet to come. second-season sires Awesome Rock Caviar Lightning Stakes in homage and Vert de Grece (Ire) in Book 1 as to Australia’s greatest ever sprinter “This current yearling crop well as a strong selection of proven who won it three times in an numbers as many as his first three interstate stallions Magnus, Toronado unbeaten 25-start career. crops combined and his book (Ire), Choisir and Deep Field. increased again in the stud season Fabergino (6m Maschino – Miss just gone,” Andrew revealed. “Our The Vert de Grece – Champagne Razyana by Danzero) will attempt first Maschino is a first foal from Bubbles colt (Lot 114) is a three- to become the fourth Western Amity Belle (Lot 94) and we also quarter brother to Captain Obvious Australian raider to pocket this have his filly from Pure Ivy (Lot 207). who figures prominently on Alwyn year’s $750,000 purse following Park’s roll-call of stakes-winning Placid Ark (1987), Scenic Blast “The Maschino - Pure Ivy floats stars. His older full-brother was a (2007) and Miss Andretti (2009). around the paddock and I think the $40,000 buy for Justine Erkelens at mare won’t be long throwing a real last year’s Magic Millions. He has Fabergino stayed in Victoria after good horse. It could be this filly – been named Aidan’s Choice and winning the Living Legends Sprint she’s a cracker.” Andrew rates the yearling better on at Flemington in December while type. trainer Tiarnna Robertson returned Pure Ivy (More Than Ready) home to recuperate from a badly- transferred west after changing Karl Patterson broken leg after being kicked by hands for $15,000 at the 2014 the mare during one of her moody moments. “She spelled with Jason Warren on the Mornington peninsula during the summer,” Robertson reported. “The accident was unfortunate but that last win was a positive result out of a painful negative. And it helped me pay the medical bills.” Fabergino had won the LR Bob Hoysted Hcp (1000m) during an earlier trip to Melbourne this time last year and she proved that wasn’t a fluke winning the 18 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

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Matt Lukatelich… Making a contribution Matt Lukatelich has joined the last to race who Matt Lukatelich brings TBWA committee believing he turned out to be Glasgow Girl back to can make a contribution at a Taxagano” scale at Belmont. time when the industry is facing challenges on several fronts. Rod Lukatelich Safeguard. The mare’s latest foal is is a Director of a colt by King’s Troop. Born and bred in Baldivis, he Perth Racing and comes from a horse-friendly family Taxagano, who Matt is concerned about the and is a keen participant having is a grandson of declining numbers of foals bred and raced recent city winners Silver Goddess in Western Australia and the like Glasgow Girl and Aberdeen (Royal Rocket), involvement of small breeders and Queen. won the G3 owner-breeders. Figures released Northerly Stakes by the Australian Stud Book show Matt is Person In Charge of (1400m) at Ascot there were 1,250 mares covered in Operations at a gas asset 200km off in October and WA for 950 foals in 2019. The ASB Karratha. Balancing a FIFO work- has banked had 50 local stallions registered in schedule with his wife Monique over $640,000 in service that year. and young daughter Mia makes prizemoney. for a hectic lifestyle. And there’s “We also have to fly the flag for another baby due in March. In 2011 Matt Off The Track and animal welfare,” purchased his Lukatelich said. “There are people “I’ve been passionate about first broodmare out there who don’t understand racing from a young age,” Matt Danana Smoothie that, first and foremost, it’s our love recalled during some downtime from Oakland in Perth last month. “My father Park Stud during Rod first became involved in the the Magic Millions early 1970s when while still at Autumn Sale. high school he bought a share in a Danana Smoothie produced yearling by Smokey Eyes that was a multiple winners for both Oakland two year-old city winner in Perth. Park Stud and Matt. The highlight for Matt being Beaucount. “Dad’s involvement grew from there and the early 80’s he bought Matt then went on to attend a a small property in Baldivis. We Peters Investments dispersal sale agisted horses at our farm in in 2012 and picked up a well-bred Baldivis and raced a few with mare Highest Honour (Elusive mixed success. In the early 2000’s Quality). She won three races at Dad was given an old broodmare Ascot in the cerise and white silks called Silver Goddess. and has been just a productive for Matt foaling Aberdeen Queen “One of her foals for us was (Universal Ruler) and Glasgow Girl a Carry a Smile filly called Taxa (Rogano). who was a handy racehorse and she went to stud when her racing Highest Honour has a 2yo colt career ended. All of her progeny named Guard The Safe and her to race have been city winners yearling is a full-sister to him by and I had shares in all except her 20 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

Rod and Matt Lukatelich flanked by Willie Pike and Lindsey Smith. of the horse that underpins the racing and breeding industry. Our It’s a role which poses many industry.” industry is ever growing with challenges, especially in times like scrutiny, it is very important that these. His career path has enabled Matt recently put together a we highlight the great work that him to develop many valuable skills submission to Thoroughbred we are doing with horses in this such as financial management, Aftercare Welfare Working Group space.” decision making, safe work (TAWWG) on behalf of TBWA. systems and risk assessment. TAWWG was seeking responses Matt started out as a to gauge how the industry is mechanical apprentice at the BP Matt and TBWA are looking currently managing and how they Kwinana Refinery and worked forward to being able to utilize can further improve animal welfare his way through various roles in his skills to assist in developing after their racing/breeding careers. maintenance departments, then solutions to overcome the many in operations, and finally to his challenges facing the thoroughbred “This is an important part of current role as the PIC of an off- breeding industry in WA. what we do, ensuring the welfare shore gas facility. of horses after they exit the New focus for Croucher Former Mungrup Stud CEO Ann on the committee for the last improvements and projects to Croucher has settled into the role decade. She worked at Mungrup benefit our members.” as TBWA Executive Officer ahead Stud for 22 years alongside her of the 2021 Magic Millions Yearling parents Gray and Jan Williamson, Croucher will focus on key areas Sale. husband Tom and sister Claire and including communications; refining is also widely known for her expert the Stallion Tender Scheme, Croucher was TBWA President horse photography. updating the website and offering from 2015 to 2017 and has served more in the way of educational “Securing someone with Ann’s information for breeders. broad experience across both the industry and our organisation “TBWA is always open to ensured a smooth transition suggestions or questions, after moving forward,” TBWA President all, TBWA is the association that Fiona Lacey said. “Ann has always represents WA’s Thoroughbred been a tremendously hard-working Breeders’ interests. I’m looking member of the committee and forward to being in a role her appointment has allowed to support WA breeding, it’s us to implement a number of something I’ve been passionate about for a long time.” WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 21

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MY GENERATION FFrreedd WW KKeerrsslleeyy,, 2211 - Greg Tobin Kersley at full Capacity The only certainty in racing is “Yes, you would think growing “One of the things that really that there are no certainties in up around some many racing drove me though was some people racing. influences it was always odds telling me I would never make a on I would be involved in some jockey, but I thought ‘stuff them’. That saying has been around capacity,” the now 21 year old I was fairly determined to prove since Ben Hur was in short-skirts, Fred W Kersley muses. “I don’t them wrong.” but it does appear there was recall Northerly’s Cox Plate wins something of an inevitability that of course, but I do have vague Climbing aboard in a race for Fred W Kersley would ultimately memories of his latter wins like the the first time in November 2016 – pursue a career in racing. Australian Cup (2003). riding the aptly named New Time at Northam – it was just over a His grandfather and namesake “All I know is that it was a huge fortnight later that Fred steered Fred Kersley is one of Australia’s thrill to ride the old fella at Ascot home his first winner: Ripping Yarn most famous trainers, saddling one day back in 2008. I was at at Esperance. up the legendary Northerly to win school when I found out Northerly successive Cox Plates (2001 & 2002) had died from a bad colic attack. “Getting that first winner is and seven other Group 1 races. Bloody sad day that was.” probably my happiest memory,” Fred explains. “It’s great to get the His mum Kellie became the first However, for all of that, a career monkey off your back but for me woman to drive a Miracle Mile in the saddle for young Fred wasn’t it was also a sign that I had pulled winner with Norms Daughter in necessarily a foregone conclusion. the right rein career-wise.” 1996; his dad “Group One” Gavin Eades was a leading jockey in the “My weight is OK – certainly at It didn’t take long before Fred 1990s and his step-father Dan the moment – but I’m pretty tall was lured east, taking up his Staeck won a Group 1 Railway for a jockey. I fell off a horse when apprenticeship with Lindsay Park Stakes with Mr Moet and, fittingly, I was 12 and broke my leg pretty Racing before switching to the a WA Derby on Shirazamatazz for badly, so that set me back for a few stables of good friend and mentor Fred Kersley. years too. Matt Cumani. 24 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

ETAH JAMES wins the Pakenham Cup. “By the time I finished my on Cox Plate day, each time with back once,” Fred enthused. “He’s a apprenticeship with Matt, I was still Fred in the saddle. terrific trainer and has some very five or six short of riding out my good horses which I’m fortunate claim,” Fred reveals. “However, on It was for Cumani that Fred rode enough to ride.” the last day of my apprenticeship I his first stakes winner too – the rode Khoekhoe (pronounced Kway- 2019 Pakenham Cup on Etah James So, despite no shortage of Kway) to win the Showdown at – and the nearby Listed Cranbourne guidance from those ‘in the know’ Caulfield. Cup in October went Fred’s way as who does Fred W Kersley look to well via Future Score. first when he needs a ‘leg up’? “I suppose it was a little disappointing to not ride out the Three weeks on, Fred would steer “Pop (Fred snr) has always been claim, but winning a $1 million race Future Score into third place in the very helpful with his advice. He was a pretty good trade off!” Group 3 Hotham Handicap, but it said there are a lot of politics in was just two hours later that the racing, but insists that you never Clearly Cumani thought so too, young hoop went within a length of forget where you came from and to particularly as he part-owns the becoming “Group One” Fred. ALWAYS make sure you look after promising 3yo by Turffontein. those who have looked after you. Following the Showdown victory, Piloting Hit The Shot in the $2 Khoekhoe won the Listed Super million Group 1 Victoria Derby, the “Mum is never short on handing Impose Stakes and finished a lip Cumani trained 3yo came from near out ‘tips’ either,” Fred laughed. second behind Cherry Tortoni in last to grab second in Australia’s “You should always listen to your the Group 2 Vase at Moonee Valley oldest Classic. “It’s been brilliant mother…or at least that’s what she working with Matt. I haven’t looked tells me.” WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 25

Breeders Celebrate Thoroughbred Breeders WA The WA Award winners and their breeders were: Breeder of the 2yo of the Year - presented its 2020 Awards Scenic Lodge for Gemma’s Son Breeder of the 3yo of the Year - in the Sky Villa Marquee at Greg & Kathy Edwards for Kay Cee Ascot on Towton Cup day. Breeder of the Platinum Racehorse of the Year - Group 1 winning breeders also Greg & Kathy Edwards for Kay Cee received a framed print from Platinum Breeder of the Year - Western Racepix Greg and Kathy Edwards KAY CEE - Greg and Kathy Edwards Leading WA 2yo Sire - I’m All The Talk GATTING - Kingston Leading WA 1st Season Sire - I’m All The Talk Thoroughbreds REGAL POWER - Bob Peters WA Staff Award - Ngyrie Gonzalez COME PLAY WITH ME - Geoff Durrant BLACK HEART BART - Scenic Lodge Brian & Brooke Collison, Steven O’Neill, Charlotte Geoghegan & David Houston and Noel Carter. Ebony Ginnane. Fiona Lacey & Greg Edwards. Adel Forrester, Fiona Lacey, Trevor Andrews & Sue Olive. 26 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

at TBWA Awards Brent Atwell & Jan Williamson. Stephanie Mitchell, Kathy Edwards, Kendall Edwards, Greg Edwards, Jan Williamson & Ann Croucher. Clive Atwell, Allan Morton & Phil Ibbotson. Ngyrie Gonzalez & Sue Olive. Matt Lukatelich, Ben & Jo Duncan. Colin Brown & Bob Peters. - Troy van Heemst & Jeremy Smith. Lindy Ibbotson, Trish Atwell & Kasey Atwell. WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 27

Perth Magic Millions Preview Magic Millions will conduct its third Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale at the company’s Swan Valley Managing Director complex on Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, Barry Bowditch (left) February 16. & WA Manager David Houston. The cream of the Western Australian yearling crop will converge on the Swan Valley as part of a BLACK HEART BART - $20,000 Perth Magic Millions graduate earned quality catalogue of 303 lots. $4.81 million. Perth’s shop-window to the industry is SCENIC BLAST - $80,000 Perth Magic Millions graduate earned $2.12 regarded as one of the best producing auctions million. in Australasia with Group 1 graduates the calibre of Black Heart Bart, Boom Time, Silent Sedition, SILENT SEDITION - $45,000 Perth Magic Millions graduate earned $1.17 Great Shot, Scenic Blast, Moment of Change, million. Magnifisio, Eagle Regiment and Scenic Shot. No fewer than 72 individual sires represented with strong interest set to surround the stock by 11 freshman sires. And in a great boost for local buyers, 95% of yearlings catalogued are eligible for either the Westspeed Platinum or standard Westspeed scheme. Some 53 lots are BOBS eligible and all lots offered are eligible to be paid up for the $12.775 million Magic Millions Race Series. The sale will be preceded by the $250,000 Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic (1200m) and $200,000 Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy (1200m) at Pinjarra on February 6. Both events carry Restricted Listed level status. Magic Millions is working with industry stake- holders to ensure interstate owners and trainers not able to bid in person, will be able to bid online or through bloodstock agents to overcome challenges brought about by recent restrictions into Western Australia. Notwithstanding COVID-19, Magic Millions is quietly confident the 2021 Perth Yearling Sale will hold on to across-the-board rises since the move from Belmont to the Swan Valley. The final Belmont yearling sale in 2018 saw Book 1 turnover reach $8.44 million at an average of $63,525. Last year, Book 1 turnover climbed to $9.32 million at an average of $68,560. In that time, Book 1 turnover increased 11% and the average also went up to the tune of 8%. The clearance-rate at the first two Swan Valley auctions hovered at 80%. For any further information regarding the Perth Magic Millions Sale, call (08) 9477 2455 or email [email protected] 28 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

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Lynward Park Stud Lynward Park Stud presents 8 quality yearlings set to continue the tradition of modest-sized drafts & big results. Sales graduates racing in 2020 include FITUESE – JEDAFFAIR – All Day Session Eastern States Sired: 69 Colt Manhattan Rain / Simplyirresistible – deep black type family from 6-time city winner and stakes placed mare by 75 Colt Royal Academy. 84 Filly 106 Colt Star Turn ex Talent – dam a 4-time Sydney winner and 130 Filly half-sister to DEFERENTIAL & EUSEBIO Foxwedge ex Two Shoes – dam won 3 races at 2 earning over $150,000 Sooboog ex Bullion Bay – winning granddaughter of G1 champion filly SHOOT A LINE Winning Rupert ex Devils Arcade – 5-time Sydney winning and stakes placed mare. MAHUTA Sired: Aim for Gold – G1 placed dam of Madabagold and 259 Colt Sudden Wealth, also grandam of LYCURGUS & VOW AND DECLARE 283 Filly Crystal Castles from a winning daughter of Largo 301 Filly High Aims – dam is a five-time Vic Metro winner. MAHUTA “the winning machine” – Greg Miles Bondi first foals in 2020 Bondi, the brilliantly fast G1 performed son of Snitzel has stamped his progeny with an outstanding first crop of foals. Look out for his yearlings in 2022. To find out more: lynwardparkstud.com [email protected]

First X1 from Scenic Westspeed Magazine editor Karl Patterson reports on preparations for the 2021 Perth Magic Millions Snippetson could have unearthed SNIPAROOCHY returns to scale with Jason Brown at Bunbury. his third top-class 2yo in as many seasons at Scenic Lodge. Friar Fox and is an awesome filly,” Storm won six sprints for us at Smith confirmed. “She’s a typical Ascot and Belmont.” His first crop was topped by Snippetson – strong with plenty of Tinsnip (G3 WA Sires’ Produce size and a black-type page.” The colt from Cyclone Bella Stakes) and the second saw (Lot 125) is an October 30 foal but is Gemma’s Son dominate in the LR The Scenic Lodge filly out of a compact individual will also Perth Stakes at Ascot and RL Magic Athena’s Me Mum is an early August go early. Millions Classic at Pinjarra. foal and is maturing into a filly who could complement a stakes winning Scenic Lodge also sells two colts Snippetson’s current juvenile family going back to Tilden Park- (as agent) by G3 Ming Dynasty division included early-season bred gallopers Island Morn, Dawn Stakes winner Panzer Division trial winners Send it Son, Wuhan Rampage and Bumblelina. (Redoute’s Choice). His first crop Warrior, Forever Dreaming and includes Belmont 2yo winner Storm Whisper who was the first Snippetson’s barn-mate Universal Panzdown and his first to parade is to salute under starter’s orders at Ruler was the State’s busiest stallion from Frenchs Forest (Lot 146). Bunbury in December. with a book of 110 mares last year The dam is half-sister to and Smith has every reason to Champion Redoute’s Choice filly Good as they are, his filly believe that popularity will flow Miss Finland. Sniparoochy went to the top of the through to February. “His colt from class with a five length runaway on True Storm (Lot 83) is another Panzar Division retired to debut at Bunbury a fortnight after August foal and he’s maturing into Peppertree Farm in NSW which is Storm Whisper. Scenic Lodge sold speed horse. It’s a fast family. True also home to former Scenic Lodge her for $67,500 at last year’s Magic stallion manager Damien Kirwin. Millions and General Manager Jeremy Smith is hoping she can continue on a path to the Magic Millions 2YO Classic on February 6. “She’s come along at just the right time for our 11 Snippetson yearlings,” Smith said looking ahead to the Magic Million Sale. “We bought him from Widden Stud to sire horses that can get going early and he’s certainly doing that in WA.” Sniparoochy is trained by Stephen Miller at Port Kennedy for a partnership that includes Craig Yeo, Tony Buhagiar, Michael Brennan and Neil Pinner. They also raced her older full-bother Bubaroochy who was the first locally-bred winner by Snippetson when he landed a plunge at Pinjarra in January 2019. Snippetson fillies from Pearlesque (Lot 41) and Athena’s Me Mum (Lot 95) will attract prospective buyers on Day 1 in the Swan Valley. “The Pearlesque is a half-sister to WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 31

Adam Durrant & Duran Carter… Building for the Future Champion trainer Adam Durrant ADAM DURRANT with the owners of Off Wego. and his racing manager Duran Carter have been friends for many An integral part of Carter’s role want a sprinter or a stayer or are years, however, the pair’s working with Durrant Racing is not only happy to wait a bit of time. relationship over the past 24 liaising and communicating with months is growing the leading existing owners, but also working to “We’ve got good, loyal stable stable’s success not only on the attract new clients to the stable. clients as well who always chip in track, but off it as well. that bit every year and they’re the Asked his primary methods of kind of people you need.” Carter is the son of former offering ownership opportunities to Richmond and South Fremantle new and old clients, Carter says the With the annual Perth Magic player and current owner-operator power of online communication is a Millions sale fast approaching on of Commercial Bloodstock Services, major asset to their business. February 15-16, WA’s leading stable Noel Carter, and worked at Inglis at seven of the past 10 seasons will Insurance Brokers for 16 years until “That’s a beauty of social media certainly play an active role again. the company closed its Perth office and we also use Prism as well,” he in October 2018. said. Carter says Durrant Racing usually employ a group tactic when Carter used the opportunity “We put a feeling out before the inspecting yearlings for upcoming to launch his own business, PSC sales to gauge interest then we have sales before comparing notes and Bloodstock Services, and also take all of the contacts that we can send opinions afterwards, however, the up a new role as Durrant’s racing information to when we get new head trainer always has the last say. manager two months later and, horses. after initially being unsure how the “In the final call it’s down to Adam two positions would gel, he says “As we purchase the lot they go up because Durrant Racing retain a they’ve complimented each other on our social media pages and on share in majority of the horses,” nicely. Prism, then you’ve just got to find Carter said. the right fit for people in regard to “I was in limbo and I wasn’t sure what they can spend and if they “They’re obviously all horses that about starting two new jobs at once Adam picks and likes, but there’s a and making sure I had the time to do it all, but it’s been perfect,” Carter said. “I’m at the office every day except for Tuesday, when I’m down at Adam’s stable. “I’m lucky because both of the jobs intertwine with each other and I can do whatever I need to do wherever I am. “It’s good to get out of the office one day a week and also go to the races on a Saturday, and then on the other days when I’m at my desk it’s easy if Adam needs me to do nominations or send out an update to owners.” 32 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

process there with Geoff (Durrant), HENCHARD: Blackfriars 2yo was an $85,000 buy at the 2020 Perth Magic Millions Jason (Miller), myself and Jordy (Rolfe). and will be raced in partnership by Durrant and the Six Stayers syndicate. “It is a group process but, in He’s also the most successful specifically targeted them, to be the end, it comes down to Adam trainer of the progeny sired by ill- honest,” he said. and what he likes because it’s his fated champion stallion, Blackfriars, business and he’s putting his hand whose loss to the local breeding “Some of the ones we’ve had have up to buy them.” industry will be profound after his been home-breeds and others have final crop of yearlings were sold been horses that people have given Durrant Racing ran a competition earlier this year. us to train. to win a share in two of the stables two-year-olds in November and Despite his incredible record with “I actually don’t look at pedigrees all of the proceeds were donated Blackfriars’ stock, however, Durrant first, I like to look at the horse and to Ronald McDonald House in a says he tends not to focus on see if they’re athletes first and then wonderful initiative that gained a individual stallions and prefers to break things down from there. lot of interest. buy horses based on type. “A lot of the purchases come from Behind-the-scenes video footage “We’ve bought some Blackfriars when you do your stud inspections.” and tutorials by Durrant were also over the years but haven’t posted to the stable’s social media Michael Heaton and sent to its Prism database in a promotion that Carter says was DURAN CARTER. well-received. “The videos were eye-openers for people who haven’t been to stables and aren’t around horses,” he said. “Hopefully it gives us more exposure so when the yearling sales come around and we advertise we might get some interest from people that we never would’ve had contact with before. “If they like the page or their email is in our system then they’ll receive the information and could become part of our team.” Asked Durrant if he plans to repeat the dose of the 2020 Perth Magic Millions sale where he purchased a sale-high 19 horses, the state’s leading trainer says the market usually dictates how many yearlings he adds to his team each year. “Everything is to do with finances, that’s your initial boundary that you have to work around,” Durrant said. “A lot of it depends on speculating on how much they’re going to cost as they don’t always cost the same. “Sometimes you get horses cheaper so you can spend a few more dollars and sometimes you have to spend more on a certain horse to secure it, so a lot of it is playing it by ear and seeing how the market is.” Durrant has had a flying start to the 2020/21 season with 50 wins in the first four months, including 31 in the city, placing him in the top 10 trainers in the country. WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 33

Picture-perfect Pinjarra All roads lead to Pinjarra Park for Ladies Day on February 6 when Magic Millions showcases its yearling sale graduates with Western Australia’s richest raceday outside Perth. A total of $525,000 in prizemoney and bonuses is available across two sales-related races in the Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic and the Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy. The WA 2YO Classic will offer a $75,000 WA Racing Women’s Bonus to be shared between the first three all-female owned or leased horses in finishing order! Last year, Surveillance finished second to Gemma’s Son and his owners pocketed the major bonus for a total collect of $102,500. Western Racepix photographers were on hand to capture all the celebrations on a picture-perfect day at Pinjarra. 34 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

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Winning War Dance Dance Music has married Queenslea Park breeder Allan DANCE MUSIC. class and consistency during a Morton leased Chantorque to memorable twelve months for her Ascot trainer Russell Stewart and winner Super Stardom (Lot 128) owners Neven Botica and Matthew a syndicate of several first-time and his classy-looking half-sister to Sandblom. owners. “Allan didn’t give us an Beffunjar (Lot 117). option to buy because he wants to The daughter of Yarradale Stud’s keep her as a broodmare,” Russell There are a half-dozen champion sire War Chant (USA) said. “We’re just ecstatic to be able Gingerbread Man yearlings heading has won 11 times in 23 starts and to race a filly of her quality.” down the Swan Valley including the she went to another level last year brother to Neurological (Lot 141). with wins in the Mandurah Cup, Chantorque’s dam Contortion “He’s a lovely type and will get plenty Australian Day Cup, LR Northam (Redoute’s Choice) was bred by of attention,” Hamill predicted. “The Cup and LR Starstruck Classic. Tony Santic of Makybe Diva fame colt from Habenera (Lot 153) is a while Morton also bred War Chant’s really good first foal, too.” The purple-patch continued millionaire mare Dainty Tess. on Perth Cup day in the G3 La The Gingerbread Man fillies Trice Classic at Ascot to send her War Chant has 6 yearlings include a sharp-looking daughter earnings past $800,000. “She has among Yarradale’s draft of 25 lots of Belmont winner Loopies Ladies taken us on a good journey and has to the 2021 Perth Magic Millions. (War Chant). a better than 50% strike-rate which First to parade is Lot 28, the half- is crazy,” trainer Simon Miller brother to Fred Kersley’s multiple Yarradale goes into the Magic said. “I’m very happy for Neven stakes-winning mare Mizlecki (Old Millions on the back of an and Matthew. Mares like her don’t Comrade Stakes, Sheila Gwynne outstanding start to the current come along very often.” Classic, Raconteur Stakes & season. Besides Dance Music Belmont Oaks). and Chantorque, the Gidgegannup Dance Music led at every call nursery has been represented in the La Trice Classic for former Yarradale manager Bernie Hamill by feature race winners Valour Victorian jockey Brad Rawiller. “At is also prepping a solidly-built War Road (G3 Prince Of Wales Stakes), the weights, she was a good thing, Chant full-brother to Ascot 2yo Missile Launch (LR Kalgoorlie Cup) but it was just about whether and Miss Frost (LR Jungle Mist she would get the 1800m,” Miller Classic). added. “As she’s got older, she has transitioned from sprinting and, in hindsight, I should have stepped her up in distance before now.” The 5yo mare is the first foal of Fast Flowing (Dubawi) and is bred on the same War Chant – Mr Prospector cross as G1 MVRC William Reid Stakes winner Silent Sedition. Her yearling colt by Deep Field has been catalogued as Lot 136 for the 2021 Perth Magic Millions. Dance Music had opened her black-type account in the 2018 Placid Ark Stakes and War Chant added another name to its roll-call when Chantorque was successful in this season’s edition on November 21. 36 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

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Classic caps Great Year Bob & Sandra Peters. Peters Investments was judged Winning co-trainer Grant ARCADIA QUEEN. the most influential entity in WA Williams paid tribute to his wife racing by the West Australian Alana, who ran their Karnup stable Arcadia Queen completed a newspaper late last year and there while he was in Victoria for the Group 1 double at the Melbourne were no arguments on that score spring carnival. “She had 50 to spring carnival in the Caulfield from any quarter. look after and I only had 6,” he said. Stakes and Mackinnon Stakes at “Truly Great was always a flashy Flemington and she is the Bob and Sandra Peters crowned horse early but pretty immature in stable-elect for a second straight the Ascot summer carnival with the body and mind.” All-Star Mile at Moonee Valley their sixth G1 Kingston Town on March 13. Classic (1800m) and for good Truly Great’s dam Truly Special measure they filled out the quinella (Jeune) has also foaled G3 WA Peters is hoping she will garner when Truly Great defeated G1 Oaks heroine Special Alert (Not A the exclusive support of WA racing Railway Stakes winner Inspirational Single Doubt) and her latest foal is fans in voting for the All-Star Mile. Girl. a full-sister to the Kingston Town “Of course, you never know how winner. Second dam Reigning the voting will go, but we believe Truly Great (Dundeel) added Belle (Military Plume) won a LR Arcadia Queen is one of the best more black-type in the G3 R J Peters Morphettville Guineas. mares in the country. We may also Stakes and G2 Ted van Heemst send Western Empire across on the Stakes before an unlucky loss in The Kingston Town capped a flight to Melbourne.” the G2 Perth Cup. The cerise and momentous year on both coasts white silks were also carried to for the Peters family. They filled Bob and Sandra Peters are victory by Celebrity Queen (G3 out the quinella in the $5 million long-standing members of Colonel Reeves Stakes), Magical All-Star Mile with Regal Power and Thoroughbred Breeders WA Dream (LR Belgravia Stakes) and Superstorm at Caulfield in March. and won the latest of many Royal Command (LR Tattersall’s WA Breeder of the Year awards Cup). in 2019-20. The Kingston Town Classic is Perth’s premier weight-for-age event and Peters Investments had already won it with Old Nick (Old Spice), Old Comrade x 2 (Old Spice), Perfect Reflection (More Than Ready) and Arcadia Queen (Pierro). “When Truly Great hit the front, I saw they weren’t going to run him down,” Peters said. “I’ve said all along that he was our best foal in 2015 and I’ve had to wait a long time for him. A lot of things went wrong, but I’ve always believed in him. “He’s just had problems, silly little things that seem to happen with every foal in his family. I’ve always said he’s one of the best types of any horse I’ve ever bred, this fellow. Stand back and have a look at him, he’s magnificent.” 38 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

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Lot to like at Namerik Alan Bansemer has tapped into That decision FRED DAG. a rich source with his homebred proved spot on mare Comme Ci (Verglas) and her with Fred Dag an Ascot juvenile last season and next foal to go under the hammer surging through resumed in style in December is catalogued as Lot 119 at the Perth $300,000 in when stretching out to record a Magic Millions. prizemoney last promising victory back at Ascot. year. Comme Ci has perfect record Jaguar Grey is trained by Coreen from four foals to the races. Her Her Safeguard Maynard for owner Julius Weber Swan Valley entrant is a grey filly by filly Janaura after being knocked down for Westbury Park sire My Admiration (Safeguard) was $35,000 at the 2018 Perth Magic and it comes as no surprise that a $60,000 buy Millions. she’s an exceptional type who has for Ascot trainer impressed during inspections at Paul Jordan at the Serpentine. 2019 Perth Magic Millions Sale. She earned black- The mare’s first stakes performer type early on when placed in last Fred Dag (Patronize) is prepared year’s LR Supremacy Stakes before by Bruce Watkins and is raced by breaking through in a late-season his wife Liz in partnership with nursery at Belmont. Bansemer who took the colt home after bidding stalled at $24,000 Comme Ci’s first visit to My during the 2017 Perth Magic Admiration produced Jaguar Millions. Grey and that cross looks a winning combination. She won Amelia Park A-Team Amelia Park has a close relation Amelia Park retired LA FAROLA. to its recent Ascot winner La Farola its flag-bearer Achernar at the Perth Magic Millions. Star following a fifth- “He ran a lot of seconds, but was place finish in the G1 ultra-consistent and always put in. La Farola (3f Deep Field - Europa Toorak Handicap at He was a tough horse who ran a lot Point by Rock of Gibraltar) had won Caulfield in October. of good races and was the first to a Pinjarra maiden last season and His career highlights win over a million dollars for me.” wasn’t long back from a winter included wins in the LR spell when she claimed the Crown Bunbury Stakes and LR Achernar Star (Gingerbread Man) Perth Plate (1400m) on Boxing Grandstand Cup and is a half-brother to Man Booker Day. That city win boosted her a third in the 2017 G1 (Vital Equine) who has also been resident value as a broodmare Kingston Town Classic. put out to pasture after winning 8 being from the immediate family stakes races up to Group 2 level in of Special Harmony (G1 VRC Oaks), Managing part-owner Peter the 2015 WA Guineas. King Canute (G2 Perth Cup) and Walsh said the decision to retire Redwoldt (G2 Karrakatta Plate). Achernar Star was an easy one. “He had joint The Michael Lane-trained filly issues and we could have given can keep progressing and another him a few months off to see how victory before the yearling sale will he goes, but it was the right time,” also increase the value of Amelia Walsh told The Races WA. Park’s Pride of Dubai - Harpoon filly “He was a very good horse for us (Lot 155). and we will look after him. WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 41

Benchmarks from Bullsbrook ULTIMATE COMMAND – First winner by Rommel. POLICIERE – Safeguard filly with a tremendous will-to-win. Mogumber Park sires Safeguard “She had worked enormous on Another well-bred Safeguard and Rommel have been the the Tuesday before that second win youngster is Lot 177, the half- benchmarks on the WA 2YO sires’ but we were disappointed when she brother to Missy Longstocking (G3 premiership since the opening drew a wide gate,” co-trainer Dan Bruce McLachlan Stakes). He is juvenile event of the season in Pearce revealed. “She rolled forward being offered on behalf of Santo October. and Willie (Pike) elected to sit Guagliardo and is a close relation of outside the leader Storm Whisper. G1 Karrakatta Plate winner Highpak Following the Perth Cup meeting They went head-to-head in the in the New Year, Safeguard topped straight but she’s tough and just Guagliardo also raced Rommel the table with earnings of $166,800 wants to first across the line who began his stud career in while Rommel was next best on textbook style when Ultimate $96,500. Mogumber owners Colin “She has a tremendous will-to- Command scored on debut at Ascot Brown and Fiona Lacey will take win and there will be some nice in December. The filly impressed advantage of that encouraging start races for her in the autumn.” trainer Neville Parnham with front- with a strong line-up of yearlings running tactics in the Tourism WA from their Bullsbrook base at the Policiere is a homebred for Trophy (1000m). Perth Magic Millions. Oakland Park owners Neville & Susan Duncan in a partnership “She’s in the Magic Millions Safeguard will be represented by that includes Danelle Pearce and Classic and Brad (Parnham) had 11 lots with four from Mogumber the Sangalli family. Her dam been very impressed with her at among a diverse group of vendors. Magnifique Lass won three races the trials. It’s good to get an early He sired two stakes performers at 1600m around the Sydney winner on the board for Rommel. I in his first crop (Miss West Coast provincial circuit and was later sent trained him and I think he’s going to & Specialism) and second crop to Perth after changing hands for make a sire.” (Janaura & Surveillance) and there’s $80,000 at the 2016 Inglis Easter another heading that way in his Broodmare Sale. Rommel is a son of Commands third. and there are 13 entrants from Mogumber’s first Safeguard his second crop with all bar one Policiere (2f Safeguard - yearling to parade in the Swan catalogued by the Bullsbrook Magnifique Lass by More Than Valley is the colt from Irish- nursery. Leading the baker’s dozen Ready) looked the real deal when bred mare Kerimba (Sinndar). late on Day 1 will be the colt from she doubled up at Ascot in the Catalogued as Lot 8, he is half- Girl in a Storm (Lot 150). He is a Crown Perth Plate (1000m) on brother to LR Gosford Belle of the half-brother to brilliant short-course January 2. Pearce Racing’s pocket Turf Stakes winner Cathay Lady horse Fire And Rain (Oratorio) who dynamo with a white blaze was (Exceed And Excel) and recent Hong completed a 2yo treble for trainer coming off another fighting victory Kong winner My Sugar (Deep Field). Paul Jordan 2017-18. on December 19. 42 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

Day 1 Ruby Gems Ruby Racing & Breeding is one quality filly. Athletic and strong Jaime O’Bree. of our newer vendors at the Magic with plenty of bone.” Millions with Jaime O’Bree entering October after coming from off the 11 yearlings from the mid-west at The Star Turn – Highly Illustrious pace at Randwick. Kojarena. (Lot 159) colt is the first foal from a mare by High Chaparral. “He’s a Tiger Of Malay was being aimed Jaime and her brother Dan are dude!” O’Bree declared. “He might at the $1 million Golden Gift in branching out in a family business need time to fully mature but he’s November but was spelled after with their mother Bridie and the nice mover and light on his feet.” pulling up sore following trackwork. signs are positive with the complete Trainers Richard and Michael draft parading on Day 1. The Jaime got her start in the industry Freedman spelled the colt with a majority are by interstate sires plus with Scenic Lodge and made rapid view to the autumn two-year-old a couple of locally-bred colts by progress to the important roles races. Playing God and Snippetson. of Assistant Stud Manager and Yearling Manager. “Her work ethic Half the draft are for clients like and all-round talent as a horse the Dawn Approach – Ofcourse woman was an enormous help She Does (Lot 36) filly being offered here,” Scenic Lodge’s Jeremy Smith on behalf of Ellie Giles. “She’s a recalled. “She assisted with the day striking filly. A real eye-catcher,” to day running of a busy stud and O’Bree said. “Her dam is a half- her passion for horses ensured they sister to Behemoth and she’s a received the very best of care.” forward type looking ahead to next season.” The O’Bree family sold an Extreme Choice colt for $255,000 The Fighting Sun – Ausmaid through Tyreel Stud’s draft at last (Lot 96) filly is a half-sister to year’s Inglis Easter Sale and kept a Capannello, a stakes-placed share in a syndicaStpeamngalendagImedpabcyt Flemington winner and Bel Sonic China Horse Club. Named Tiger Of who hit pay-dirt in the Ballarat Malay, he was an impressive debut Magic Millions Classic. “She’s a winner of the Kirkham Plate in Spangled Impact Our well presented draft is available for your inspection at: Second-crop by Sydney Group sprinter King’s Troop (Redoute’s Choice) and the last yearlings by leading sire Demerit including Lot 137, a full-sister to AGENT PIPPA (G3 Gimcrack St), Double Digit (12 wins & $472k) and Six Carat (Ascot 2YO winner this season). 137 Filly Demerit - Female Agent 181 Filly Demerit - Mendicity 202 Colt Demerit - Pretty Woman Cleo 276 Filly Demerit - Cape to Cape 244 Colt King’s Troop - Tribal Secret 296 Filly King’s Troop - Gaps in Me Knees 303 Colt King’s Troop - Huette Our well presented draft is avawilaSLbwolIetXw1fo3.r7CtyaiosAuuarRnfinuAstllpo-seTincstteviorantoaletth: .ecporommi.saingu ConKtaecntt:: Nin0a4J1o8hn9s3to2n8044938 281 312 taunNtoinna.v:[email protected] ta2uywontwwoinwnn.e.vtr [email protected] wwwSt.Kutaedun:ntt:on0v08a4le91.78c2o98m321.a38u1409 [email protected] Nina: 0438 281 312 Stud: 08 9728 1310 WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 43

Quality the key at WBA Western Breeders Alliance has WBA partners (L-R) Phil Ibbotson, Brent Atwell & Wayne Beynon. catalogued 32 lots for the Perth Magic Millions Sale and that’s the managed by Elio Galante. Fellow Resident sire Patronize dominated most of any vendor heading to the WBA partner and Pinjarra Race Club the race when Solid Azza dived Swan Valley. Chairman Phil Ibbotson bred and right on the line to get the verdict sold him for $30,000 at the 2018 from Skinnen Tins (Patronize), Miss The quality is also there in Perth Yearling Sale. Frost (Frost Giant) and Bedouin Belle spades with WBA partners Brent (Patronize). Atwell (Darling View), Phil Ibbotson Solid Azza (Patronize) completed (Westbury Park) and Wayne Beynon a day to remember with a last-to- Patronize’s strike-rate is among (Einoncliff Park) all playing winning first victory in the TABtouch Hcp the highest in Western Australia hands when it has counted over the (1200m). She is a Darling View at 73% winners-to-runners and last twelve months. Thoroughbreds homebred for the he has two colts among the WBA Atwells – Clive, Brent, Trish & Kasey. consignment to the Perth Magic Last year’s Magic Millions Millions. The Jev Express (Lot 168) is Raceday at Pinjarra proved a perfect Fast-forward from February to a full-brother to Neville Parnham’s segue into the Yearling Sale where December and they celebrated Belmont winner Lookout and the their across-the-board figures saw once again after Solid Azza won Belavenir (Lot 267) is from a family a Top 3 return for turnover ($1.42 the inaugural $100,000 TBWA with 10 European stakes winners million) off an average of $54,885. Black Diamond (1200m) at Ascot. under her second-dam. Why Choose Her (Choisir) claimed the first-leg of a WBA treble at Pinjarra with a long- neck victory over fellow WBA graduate Chix Pic (Patronize) in the inaugural Ducimus Silver Bowl (1200m). Beynon bred and sold her for $40,000 at the 2017 Perth Magic Millions. Cryptic Wonder (My Admiration) chimed in with a black-type victory in the RL Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1200m) for a large syndicate Winners from Willow Dale Eva Highley and her daughter Willow with they’re benefitting from her stint in is being prepared by Bjorn Baker in the $240,000 War Chant filly that topped the Hunter Valley. Sydney. the 2019 Perth Magic Millions. Highley sold under the Edandale Highley has a mix of interstate Willow Dale Farm vendor Eva Farm banner before moving east and local sires this year with one of Highley has catalogued 13 yearlings to work for leading horsemen like the highlights being the Deep Field for the Perth Magic Millions and Attunga Stud owner Brian Nutt. “It - Fast Flowing colt (Lot 136). He’s was all valuable experience and so a younger half-brother to summer were the contacts I made at all the carnival star Dance Music who was sales over there. When I returned last seen winning the G3 La Trice home to Waroona, we renamed the Classic on the Perth Cup day. farm after my daughter Willow.” Of the locals, there are two good- Willow Dale topped the 2020 sized, correct colts by Oakland Perth Magic Millions with a War Park sire King’s Troop. The Book 1 Chant half-sister to stakes winners youngster (Lot 91), is the second foal Quilista and Red Can Man. She from Zafortune who is by Zabeel has been named Aitchdeetee and from G2 Karrakatta Plate winner Brava Fortune. 44 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

Want another reason to purchase a Westspeed Platinum filly at the Perth Magic Millions? TBWA thanks Nordhoff Clint & Samantha Jewellery Couture for Nordhoff and the stunning black Hannah Caravella diamond pendant valued at $6,650 won by Darling View’s Atwell family when their mare Solid Azza was successful in the inaugural Black Diamond Stakes. Chelmsford Rd, Mt Lawley (08) 6336 8450 [email protected] Quality quartet from Clare Downs BELLE MIRAGE: Group 1 placed NZ stakes winner Colt War Chant / Sauv Blanc Babe (Don Eduardo) 199 Filly My Admiration / Peaceful Bay (Keeper) Dam has two winners from two to race - Safety Bay 59 Dam a winning half-sister to NZ SW BELLE MIRAAJ & Port Beach 102 Colt Starspangledbanner / Black Prophet (Fusaichi 264 Colt Demerit / Around Jindabyne (Akhenaton) Pegasus) Half-brother to COOL TRADE (LR Scenic Blast Stakes From a half-sister to DIVINE PROFIT & PROISIR & $568k) CLARE DOWNS STUD, Porongurup Rd, Mt Barker WA Ph: (08) 9853 1240 E: [email protected] | Norm Burren 0437 481 490 Jeannine Burren 0417 943 860 WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 45

Fituese with Finesse Lynward Park sends eight All Day Session (Sessions) sold FITUESE. yearlings to the Perth Magic for $33,000 at the 2019 Perth Magic Pre-Xmas first-crop winners was Millions with some smart winning Millions to trainer Ash Maley. He never part of the plan with Mahuta. graduates to its credit in Sydney won a winter-season juvenile at He didn’t race until he was a spring and Perth last year. Belmont last year and scored again 3yo and quickly graduated to Group at Ascot in November before raising victories at Flemington, Caulfield Stud manager Troy van Heemst the bar a bit early for the G2 WA and Sandown in a winning streak is building the Lynward Park brand Guineas (1600m). that also included a Magic Millions with young stallions Mahuta and Guineas on the Gold Coast. Bondi and the Bullsbrook nursery A Manhattan Rain half-brother to “We’re playing a waiting has also been the stomping ground All Day Session (Lot 69) commences game at present,” van Heemst for horses the calibre Fituese, Lynward Park’s Day 1 draft in the acknowledged. “Mahuta was a Jedaffair, All Day Session and Swan Valley. “He’s our drawcard,” talented, tough and durable 3yo. Utgard Loki. van Heemst predicted. “A flawless He’s only had one starter to date. colt who will be a busy boy at the That was Tahitian Red who had “Those winners are coming off pre-sale inspections.” won a Lark Hill barrier trial for small numbers,” van Heemst said. Hayden Ballantyne in November. “Compared to some vendors, I’m Their dam Simplyirresistible They’re not being rushed by relatively new to selling yearlings (Royal Academy) foaled a filly by So trainers and inevitably that will be but the ones we’ve sold so far are You Think (NZ) in October that will rewarded later this year.” all quality stock.” be retained. The mare is a half- sister to the dam of NZ G1 Levin UTGARD LOKI. Fituese (Deep Field) was knocked Stakes winner Southern Lord. down for $55,000 at the 2018 Perth Magic Millions by Western Breeders van Heemst will also bring down Alliance, as agent for Lynward Park. a colt by Vinery Stud’s promising She was crowned 2020 NSW BOBS sire Star Turn (Lot 75). “He’s a Horse Of The Year after winning 6 strong running colt and would be a of her 11 starts topped by the LR Day 1 horse at any sale in Australia. Denise’s Joy Stakes at Rosehill. We’ve invested in Star Turn after singling him out as a stallion with Jedaffair (Trade Fair) was bred the credentials to be a star of the by Lynward Park and sold as a future.” weanling to owner Wes Martin. She completed a hat-trick in the LR Lynward Park fillies by interstate Natasha Stakes (2200m) at Ascot in sires includes a Foxwedge - Two March 2019 and followed up with a Shoes youngster catalogued as running double in town last season Lot 84. “We are concentrating on before a transfer east. commercial mares and Two Shoes fitted the bill. Her filly will go early Utgard Loki (Frost Giant) is a – just like her page says she will.” half-brother to G3 La Trice Classic winner I’m Feeling Lucky (Bletchley Mahuta (Flying Spur) has his Park) and won the Eurythmic second crop of yearlings on offer Stakes last season before black- and among those from home base type placings in the LR Towton is the filly from High Aims (Lot 301) Cup, LR Ascot Gold Cup and LR ATA rated by van Heemst as a serious Stakes during the Ascot summer filly. “We kept her older full-sister carnival. His Irish-bred dam Queen Alina and she’s been in and Twinkle Toes (Danehill) is from out for a couple of short preps with a half-sister to leading sires Dr Ben & Dan Pearce. She’s a lovely Devious, Archway, Royal Court and specimen and they’re over the Shinko King. moon with her progress.” 46 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021

Geisel Park Stud presents five colts by BUY FROM THE ALL AMERICAN SPRCOEVNENICBLROEEDDEGRES BREEDERS OF 6 INDIVIDUaL Group 1 winning racehorse and Group 1 winning GROUP 1 wINNERS INCLUDING sire of YANKEE ROSE & DARK DREAM. Playing God The sire of 10 individual winners from his first WA crop inc KALLAROO (LR Fairetha Stakes) and Pre-Xmas Ascot 2YO winners American Choice, Our Danni & Too Spicy. 2021 Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale 10 Colt All American / Lady Natesa 39 Filly Playing God / Oriel 48 Colt All American / Real Glow 76 Colt All American / Tenko (NZ) 81 Filly Manhattan Rain / Tropical Fury 104 Filly I’m All the Talk / Bonny Belle 183 Colt All American / Miss Chloetamash 191 Colt Oratorio / No Place to Hide 220 Colt My Admiration / Sakamoto (NZ) 234 Filly Vert de Grece / Straight to You 285 Colt All American / Darkling PLATOON – Lot 39 a Playing God full-sister to the Group 1 miler. Scenic Blast We will offer 26 Yearlings by outstanding sires including SNIPPETSON • UNIVERSaL RULER DaSH FOR CaSH • a LOT VERT DE GRECE • PaNzER DIVISION SMaRT MISSILE • MERCHaNT NaVY RIKIOH – Lot 104 is an I’m All The Talk half-sister to the Singapore For a private inspection please stakes performer from the family of ARCADIA QUEEN. contact Emily on 0419 904 240 Geisel Park Stud, Myalup www.sceniclodgestud.com.au Contact: Conor Dunlop (0447 434 735) Eddie Rigg (0418 942 304) [email protected] geiselpark.com.au WESTSPEED SUMMER 2021 47

Pre-sale scoping… …What you need to know By Emma Hill With the rapid growth in pre- Dr Emma Hill BSc BVMS (Dist) sales scoping over the last few years at each of the major East The author is a Magic Millions Coast sales, it looks like Perth is Authorised Veterinarian catching onto the trend; so, what is performing post-sales scopes; it, why has it come about, and what and a private veterinarian who do you need to be aware of? provides professional services for clients at sales, including What is Scoping? performing pre-sales scopes. Scoping or upper respiratory abduct their arytenoids but cannot ask their vet to perform or assess laryngoscopic evaluation is a sustain it. As Grade 3 encompasses a pre-sale scope. Ultimately, the procedure where an endoscope is a wide range of laryngeal function purchaser wants to be assured passed through the nasal passage from those horses that can almost that the horse they are buying has so that the back of the throat sustain full abduction (unofficially a low risk of developing a ‘wind (larynx) can be examined while the called 3a or low Grade 3) to those condition’. horse is breathing and swallowing that can only fleetingly open to check for any significant changes their airway (3c or high Grade Do I need to get a pre-sale that might affect a horse’s ability to 3), it is considered of equivocal scope performed? breath. significance. In WA this is the question that A pre-sale scope recording is Scientific studies and therefore vendors and purchasers alike ask. made on-site at the sales complex vet’s opinions are divided on the The answer lies in the level of risk following Equine Veterinarians significance of Grade 3 function, that a buyer is willing to take on a Australia guidelines, at the although anecdotally vets are purchase and a vendor is willing to vendors discretion. The recording more likely to be forgiving of Grade expose themselves and their horse may either be submitted to 3a laryngeal function. Grade 4 to. the repository with the Lots and 5 have abnormal laryngeal radiographs (x-rays) or the vendor function and cannot fully abduct The pros: may retain the recording for both arytenoids so cannot fully viewing by a registered vet at their open their airway. They are termed For vendors, performed at the allotted barn. “Roarers” (i.e., have Recurrent fraction of the cost of a single bid, Laryngeal Neuropathy) and would a ‘good’ scope can improve buyer Unlike a post-sale scope that fail a post-sale scope. confidence, ideally translating into passes or fails a Lot according to a the potential for a higher price set of criteria (Conditions of Sale), a Why has pre-sale scoping in the ring. It can also allow for pre-sale scope additionally allows come about? timely intervention if any other for buyers’ vets to grade the horse abnormalities are detected (for according to its laryngeal function. Pre-sale scoping has evolved instance, medicating an infection to be a risk management tool; in – just remember to lodge your Very simply, in the Lane grading much the same way as a purchaser treatment form). system used by Australian may get their vet to assess the sales companies, Grades 1 and radiograph series for a Lot, they For buyers and trainers, it’s a tool 2 can fully open their airway can (providing the vendor agrees) to give them confidence that the (abduct their arytenoids) and Lot they’re interested in achieves are considered to have normal function, while Grade 3 can fully 48 WESTPEED SUMMER 2021