R8 FLEMINGTON | 05 November 2016 |
Darley Classic G1 3U OPEN ($1,002,500), 1200m 1:10.25 | |
Race Synopsis: Malaguerra, having his second start for new trainer Peter Gelagotis, took out his second Group One race in 21 starts having won the BTC Cup (Gr 1, 1200m) at Doomben in May. He settled nicely in fourth place, behind the leading group in the centre of the track. After a steady first 600m (35.96), he switched out to challenge. He got to the front at the 100m and then dug deep, holding on for a narrow but good win. The lightly raced four-year-old Spieth settled in second last place in the 12-horse field, got a split at the 200m and then finished particularly well for a close second, putting up a bold effort in stepping up to weight-forage here. He looks to have a very bright future. Fell Swoop was quickly away and raced close to the leader (Sheidel) before going to the front nearing the 200m. He then battled back strongly for a close-up third, his third placing in Group class in three runs this preparation. Multiple Group One winner Lankan Rupee, who was having only his second run in 12 months, had a good trip in fifth place, just behind the leaders. He looked a threat when he challenged at the 200m and then fought well for (1.8 lengths) fourth. Sheidel led the field to the 200m and did well against this strong class in holding on for (3.8 lengths) fifth. The Quarterback was near last, went to the rails side at the 200m and the fought on without threatening for (4.3 lengths) sixth. Our Boy Malachi finished tenth, after bleeding for the second time and will be barred from racing, bringing to end a remarkable career of 19 wins from 27 starts. |
FP | Horse Age & Sex | Trainer Jockey | WT SP | |||||||
1st | 7. MALAGUERRA (AUS) 5yo Gelding | PETER GELAGOTIS BEN MELHAM | 58.5 $9.00 | |||||||
MAGNUS (AUS) - TENNESSEE MORN (AUS) | ||||||||||
B C Micalizzi | ||||||||||
Apr 13, 2013 Vobis Gold Yearling Sale, Pakenham South Vic, $32000 | 2nd | 10. SPIETH (NZ) 4yo Horse | BRYCE HEYS BRAD RAWILLER | 58.5 $8.50 | ||||||
THORN PARK (AUS) - STELLA LIVIA (GB) | ||||||||||
P M J Ma, P O'Brien, W Giovas, G W O'Meara, J Govesis, B M Nolan, Dr K Thompson, Dr F W P Cradock, W Yue, R K Stephens, Rothwell Synd, Evergreen Rich Synd, G1g Racing & Breeding Synd, Watson Racing Synd, Holloway Equine Synd & Aquis Farm Spieth Synd | ||||||||||
Apr 13, 2013 Vobis Gold Yearling Sale, Pakenham South Vic, $32000 | 3rd | 5. FELL SWOOP (AUS) 5yo Gelding | MATTHEW DALE HUGH BOWMAN | 58.5 $9.00 | ||||||
NOT A SINGLE DOUBT (AUS) - TOUCHED IN FLIGHT (AUS) | ||||||||||
Mrs A E Dale, Ms M E Porter, M W Curtis, P A Armstrong, G A Singh, M J Condon, S L Dowling, I De Landelles, Miss S M Barnes, Mrs J Curtis, Mrs J Condon, Ms A Coxon, Mrs K J Armstrong, M J Stapleton, Mrs R M Barnes, Single Flight (Mgr: M McIntyre) & In Flight Group (Mgr: M McIntyre) | ||||||||||
Apr 13, 2013 Vobis Gold Yearling Sale, Pakenham South Vic, $32000 Jan 13, 2013 Classic Yearling Sale Summer Book, Scone, $45000, M Dale, ACT | ||||||||||
4th | 1. LANKAN RUPEE (AUS) 7yo Gelding | MICK PRICE CRAIG NEWITT | 58.5 $8.50 | |||||||
5th | 12. SHEIDEL (AUS) 5yo Mare | D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG BLAKE SHINN | 56.5 $9.00 | |||||||
6th | 3. THE QUARTERBACK (AUS) 6yo Gelding | ROBBIE GRIFFITHS MATTHEW ALLEN | 58.5 $7.00 | |||||||
7th | 9. KEEN ARRAY (AUS) 4yo Gelding | D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG STEPHEN BASTER | 58.5 $21.00 | |||||||
8th | 2. TURN ME LOOSE (NZ) 5yo Horse | MURRAY BAKER & ANDREW FORSMAN DAMIEN OLIVER | 58.5 $21.00 | |||||||
9th | 4. JAPONISME (AUS) 4yo Gelding | CHRIS WALLER GLYN SCHOFIELD | 58.5 $12.00 | |||||||
10th | 6. OUR BOY MALACHI (AUS) 8yo Gelding | M, W & J HAWKES DWAYNE DUNN | 58.5 $6.00 | |||||||
11th | 11. ENGLISH (AUS) 4yo Mare | G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT MARK ZAHRA | 56.5 $15.00 | |||||||
12th | 8. HOLLER (AUS) 4yo Horse | JOHN O'SHEA JAMES MCDONALD | 58.5 $31.00 |