Zrinski becomes first winner for Group 1 VRC Oaks winner

Winner of the Group I VRC Oaks in 2010, Brazilian Pulse is on the board with her first winner after three year-old filly Zrinski scored a facile victory at Pakenham on Thursday as a short priced favourite.

Prepared by Danny O'Brien the daughter of Redoute's Choice was second at her last two runs and showed the staying prowess of her dam when breaking through with a six length win over 2200 metres.

Zrinski first, daylight second and daylight third!

A $170,000 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale purchase from the Arrowfield draft for Blue Sky Bloodstock/ Danny O'Brien, Zrinski is the first foal of Brazilian Pulse, who has been married to Redoute's Choice since retiring to stud.

She has a weanling filly by the champion sire and will foal to him again this spring.

News from Breednet

Few Doubt Mamma

The Tony McEvoy-trained Don't Doubt Mamma is among the most consistent fillies in training and the daughter of Not a Single Doubt was rewarded when coming with a barnstorming finish to claim the favourite Miss Gunpowder in Saturday's Listed Projection Graphics Redelva Stakes (1100m) at Morphettville.

Winner of the Group 3 The Vanity at Flemington and placed in the Group 2 Sandown Guineas and Group 2 Kewney Stakes at her past three starts, Don't Doubt Mamma was well back in the field for Jason Holder.

Brought to the centre of the track to make her run, the 3yo filly stormed home to deny Miss Gunpowder (Pendragon) by a head with Super Cash (Written Tycoon) one and a quarter length back in third.

Also, the winner of the Listed VRC Lexus Hybrid Plate at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day, Don't Doubt Mamma advances her overall record to 5 wins, 1 second and 3 thirds from 12 starts for earnings of $393,360.

Bred by Dean Fleming, Don't Doubt Mamma is a full sister to Listed stakes-winner Risen from Doubt and was selected from the paddock by Blu Sky Bloodstock's Julian Blaxland for owner Peter Katelanis.

She is the final foal from the Fantastic Light mare Coconut Mamma whose dam Joie (Geiger Counter) is a half-sister to 4-time Group 1 winner Tuesday Joy (Carnegie) and Group 1 AJC Oaks heroine Sunday Joy (Sunday Silence) , the dam of 8-time Group 1 winnerMore Joyous (More Than Ready).

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Clipperton chases more success with Waterhouse at Newcastle

Fresh from group 1 glory for Gai Waterhouse, Sam Clipperton will combine with the champion trainer again at Newcastle’s Beaumont track on Thursday.

Clipperton will ride Waterhouse filly Prompt Response, which will be a long odds-on favourite in the 1200-metre two-year-old maiden. Last Saturday, Clipperton piloted English to victory for Waterhouse in the Randwick All Aged Stakes.

Prompt Response (Beneteau), pictured at Botany Bay recently. Picture: Sharon Lee Chapman

Prompt Response, which will carry just 55 kilograms, has had three starts, all in Group company. She was a half-length from the winner, Concealer, when second in a Group 3 at Flemington in November. She was beaten two lengths in the Group 2 Rosehill Magic Night Stakes last month and a head in the Group 3 Percy Sykes Stakes at Randwick on April 9.

Clipperton will ride another favourite, Nic’s Vendetta, for Lower Belford trainer Todd Howlett in the 1350m class one handicap. Nic’s Vendetta was narrowly beaten in his past two starts on the Beaumont track.

Clipperton will also be aboard Newcastle trainer Kris Lees’ only starter, Second Obsession, at the meeting. He rode the mare, which is in the 2100m benchmark 64 handicap, when she was beaten a length at Hawkesbury three weeks ago. 

“Prompt Response is obviously the best of my rides and she is so well weighted,” Clipperton said. “I thought she went massive when a close second in the group race last start, she went down fighting. This filly will race in the first two or three.

Gary Harley, Newcastle Herald

Easter 2016 – What A Sale...

Blue Sky Bloodstock’s Julian Blaxland played a significant role in the 2016 Inglis Easter yearling sales, purchasing 21 yearlings.

Many in partnership with trainer Gai Waterhouse, Blaxland also secured a few yearlings for other connections and clients.

Some of the highlight lots secured over the three days of the sale include Lot 41: Fastnet Rock x Rose Of Cimmaron colt (pictured below).

By a Champion sire, out of a full-sister to the dam of a four-time Group 1 winner who has earned over $7 million, this colt is bred to be something special.

Purchased in conjunction with Tom Magnier, Gai Waterhouse Racing and Nordic Racing and Breeding, the Newgate Farm consigned colt is a full-brother to the Group 3-winning, Group 1 placed Bull Point, from the family of Criterion, Varena Miss, Najoom, Muwaary and many more stakes-winning performers.

We all know who the multiple Group 1-winning Street Cry mare Winx is, and just a few days before the Inglis Easter yearling sale, her half-brother El Divino (Snitzel) put his hand up as a horse of the future by dead-heating in the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes at Royal Randwick to remain unbeaten.

It just so happened that Lot 135 from the draft of Segenhoe Stud was a full-brother to El Divino and a half-brother to Winx!

Purchased by Gai Waterhouse and Julian Blaxland, the colt (pictured below) is the most expensive yearling sold at the Easter sales since 2013, and is the second consecutive top price yearling to be sold at the sale for Arrowfield Stud’s Champion Sire in waiting Snitzel.

Involved in ownership of the colt is Emirates Park’s Hussain Lootah, who tasted Golden Slipper success with 2013 Easter Sale purchase Mossfun; Angelo Konstantatos & David Healey who have already experienced the value in a Gai-trained colt with Vancouver; and breeder John Camilleri who retained a share in the horse.

“Hussein was on the phone to me after El Divino crossed the line in the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes, and after much discussion Hussein made the executive decision that we must have this colt,” said Gai Waterhouse.

“He’s one of the nicest colts in the sale, from the strongest family. He was a lovely type, and Winx and the half-brother’s wins add a lot to the page. We hope he’s in the Golden Slipper next year,” Hussain Lootah said.

Mid-way through day two of the three day sale, Markus and Ingrid Jooste’s Nordic Racing and Breeding, along with Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland secured Lot 285 (pictured below) from Coolmore Stud, a full-brother to Horse of the Year and Champion Sprinter Lankan Rupee.

“The pedigree is exceptional, and he is a strong, masculine colt which has a wonderful physique which backs up the page,” said Waterhouse.

“We’re very excited to have him in the stable, and I’m very fortunate my investors were a bit stronger than the rest. We hope he’ll be winning the Golden Slipper this time next year!” Waterhouse said.

By Redoute’s Choice out of the Group 3-winning Stravinsky mare Estelle Collection, it is not only the family of Lankan Rupee, but Horse of The Year and Champion Sire Lonhro.

To view a complete list of the 2016 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale purchases, click here and if you would like any further information on any lots, please contact Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or via email at julian@blueskybloodstock.com.au

2016 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale Purchases

Vinery Stud - Lot 16: Bay Filly

More Than Ready x Poppet's Treasure

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Rosemont Stud - Lot 30: Bay Filly

Fastnet Rock x Ravheel

Gai Waterhouse Racing x Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

 

Kitchwin Hills - Lot 32: Bay Colt

Snitzel x Rare Insight

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Newgate Farm - Lot 42: Bay Colt

Fastnet Rock x Rose Of Cimmaron

Gai Waterhouse Racing, Julian Blaxland, Tom Magnier and Nordic Racing and Breeding

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Widden Stud - Lot 110: Brown Colt

Sebring x Tigress Lily

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Corumbene Stud - Lot 117: Bay or Brown Filly

Sepoy x Tropicana Girl

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Segenhoe Stud - Lot 127: Bay or Brown Filly

Fastnet Rock x Universal Queen

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Newgate Farm - Lot 130: Bay or Brown Filly

Fastnet Rock x Urban Groove

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Segenhoe Stud - Lot 135: Bay Colt

Snitzel x Vegas Showgirl

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Musk Creek Farm - Lot 211: Brown or Black Filly

Pierro x Brandish

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Edinburgh Park - Lot 220: Bay or Brown Filly

Sebring x Caiguna

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Rosemont Stud - Lot 227: Bay or Brown Colt

Manhattan Rain x Catshaan

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Segenhoe Stud - Lot 232: Bay Colt

Manhattan Rain x Charlety Star

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Widden Stud - Lot 246: Chestnut Colt

Sebring x Cute Emily

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Trelawney Stud - Lot 248: Bay Colt

More Than Ready x Danalaga

McEvoy Mitchell Racing, Raffles Racing and Blue Sky Bloodstock

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Coolmore Stud - Lot 251: Bay Filly

Pierro x Danavade

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Widden Stud - Lot 260: Bay Colt

Sebring x Diana's Secret

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Coolmore Stud - Lot 285: Bay Colt

Redoute's Choice x Estelle Collection

Gai Waterhouse Racing, Julian Blaxland and Nordic Racing and Breeding

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Newhaven Park - Lot 300: Bay or Brown Colt

High Chaparral x Fiction

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Coolmore Stud - Lot 339: Bay Colt

Medaglia d'Oro x Hillfa

Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

Middlebrook Valley Lodge - Lot 458: Bay Colt

High Chaparral x Amouage

First Light Racing, Gai Waterhouse Racing and Julian Blaxland

Pedigree

Further information, click here.

If you would like any further information on any lots, please contact Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or via email at julian@blueskybloodstock.com.au

 

 

$2.3 million Needed To Secure Lot 135

Tuesday's opening day of the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale saw four lots go for seven-figure sums, headed by a Snitzel half-brother to Chris Waller's star mare Winx.

Offered by Segenhoe Stud on behalf of John Camilleri's Fairway Thoroughbreds, the colt was purchased by trainer Gai Waterhouse and agent Julian Blaxland on behalf of a group of owners that include Camilleri, Angelo Konstantatos, David Healey and Emirates Park's Hussain Lootah for A$2.3m.

Out of the dual Listed winner Vegas Showgirl, a daughter of Al Akbar, the session topper is a brother to El Divino, winner of Saturday's Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick.

The Snitzel colt's impressive pedigree was further boosted later the same day when superstar mare Winx, a daughter of Street Cry, recorded a sixth Group 1 success with a scintillating victory in the Doncaster Mile Handicap.

Waterhouse said: "Hussain was on the phone to me after El Divino crossed the line in the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes, and after much discussion Hussain made the executive decision that we must have this colt."

Lootah added: "He's one of the nicest colts in the sale, from the strongest family. He was a lovely type, and Winx and the half-brother's wins add a lot to the page. We hope he's in the Golden Slipper next year."

Wilcannia Wins On Debut At Wyong

The Australian Turf Club’s mid-week was conducted at Wyong on Wednesday as the metropolitan area adjusted to having Canterbury out of action in its current quarantine role.

No matter what the venue Gai Waterhouse produced a front running winner with Wilcannia winning the $40,000 Syngenta Handicap (1100m) for two-year-old's.

Jockey Thomas Huet took Wilcannia straight to the front from barrier two and while there were some wobbles along the way the Snitzel filly stayed in that position for the trip.

The rest of the field of nine fanned off the turn for the home straight and Huet took a length margin on Wilcannia which proved to be the winning factor.

The filly ran greenly for Huet over the final 200m, but he had just enough time to straighten her before the fast finishing Catch A Wave and Tye Angland arrived down the middle of the track, closely followed Onslaught and apprentice Winona Costin.

Wilcannia was able to reach the line with a narrow half-head margin over Catch A Wave (Fastnet Rock) with a further neck to Onslaught (Snitzel).

The time was 1.04.04 on the Good 4 track with the final 600m in 34.41. Wilcannia paid $13.00 on fixed odds and $12.20 on the tote. The $4.80 favourite Windcatcher finished seventh.

“She pinched the gate like a typical horse from Gai’s stable. She is still learning a lot, she was still a bit on and off and she was off the bridle at the half mile (800m), but she managed to kick at the top of the straight,” said Huet.

“She was a little bit lost as well at the 200m mark, but she had done the job so it was good,” he added.

Wilcannia, out of the Anabaa mare Ana’s Mail, came into the race for her debut off two trials with the last for a second over 900m at Rosehill on March 14th. She is owned by Miss C A Siddle, M S Siddle, Mrs L Siddle and Miss K Siddle.

Wilcannia was purchased from the draft of Attunga Stud at the 2015 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale by Gai Waterhouse and Blue Sky Bloodstock's Julian Blaxland, with the duo set to be in action once again at the upcoming 2016 edition of the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale.

If you are interested to be kept up to date on any purchases made at the upcoming Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, please contact the Blue Sky Bloodstock office on bluesky@blueskybloodstock.com.au

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Looking For Prompt Response In Magic Night Stakes

Second at her only start to date in the Group 3 Ottawa Stakes during the Flemington carnival in the Spring, two-year-old filly PROMPT RESPONSE looks set to play a leading hand in Saturday’s Group 2 Bede Murray Magic Night Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens.

The last roll at the dice for the fillies to secure a start in next week’s Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m), trainer Gai Waterhouse has secured slipper berths at the last two Saturday’s by juveniles winning their respective stakes races – let’s hope that continues!

A half-length second behind Concealer in the Group 3 (below), who then went on to finish a runner-up next time out in the Group 2 Blue Diamond Preview, with the beaten brigade in the Ottawa Stakes including last week’s Listed winner Moshki, who Prompt Response defeated by over three lengths that day.

A daughter of the BLUE SKY BLOODSTOCK purchased BENETEAU as well as being a full-sister to the Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate winner PROMPT RETURN who was also secured as a yearling by the company, Prompt Response is rated as one of the favoured runners in the large field of 16 runners.

The field includes Listed Gimcrack Stakes winner Calliope from the powerful Godolphin stable, as well as the Chris Waller-trained Omei Sword, the well-bred and exciting daughter of High Chaparral out of the Group 1 winner Irish Lights who was an impressive debut winner.

Readied for her assignment with a barrier trial on February 19, the fleet footed filly traveled in the lead before skipping clear to win by three lengths from Kentucky Miss who she will also meet on Saturday.

Holding nominations to the Group 1 ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes on April 2 as well as the Group 2 Percy Sykes Stakes the following Saturday, Saturday’s performance by the talented filly will give trainer Gai Waterhouse an indication of where she will head next.

With Prompt, the dam of Prompt Response being secured by Blue Sky Bloodstock's Julian Blaxland and Newgate Farm's Henry Field at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale for $45,000, long term client Ron Hamer needed a mare for his share in the then recently retired Beneteau who he had also raced with Blue Sky.

"Prompt's first foal had been sold a couple of days earlier as a weanling through the ring and Henry and I both liked the filly physically - she by Bel Esprit," stated Blaxland.

"She later raced as Diamond Glow for Peter Moody and was stakes performed at two in the Blue Diamond Preview."

"The first foal Ron bred her from was a lovely colt by Beneteau but had X-ray issues so was passed in at Magic Millions. I put my client and friend of Ron's, Mark Sowerby into him for 50% and they race him as Prompt Response - a Maribyrnong Plate winner at his second start (below)."

"Prompt Response was the second foal and she was a class animal from day one. While Ron would have no doubt sold her for good money as a yearling, we advised him to keep her and she hasn't let him down so far."

"I really hope she lives up to her ability over the next year or two for Ron's sake. He was one of Blue Sky's first clients and supported me very early in my career. He's come into plenty of horses with us, many slow ones but thankfully a few that are stakes horses so he's stuck with us! "

"The first yearling he ever bought with us was an Anabaa filly I purchased from Magic Millions  with Adrian Nicoll from Widden Stud that raced as Diana's Secret (ex Palace Scandal)," Blaxland reminisced.

"She was stakes performed with David Hayes and upon retirement Ron stayed in her to breed with. She didn't disappoint, producing Horse of The Year Dissident with her second foal."

"Ron kept 10% of Dissident as a yearling and no doubt had a ball along the way. Ron has two mares - Prompt and Diana's Secret. He says he's a champion breeder and it's hard to argue with! "

All at Blue Sky Bloodstock wish Ron the best of luck for Saturday!

Pedigree update for Premier purchased Delago Deluxe filly

Improving to win at her second start at Kenilworth in South Africa on Saturday was two year-old Starcraft filly Chill Baby Chill, a $12,000 Magic Millions Weanling purchase for Hassen Adams from the draft of Newhaven Park.

Trained by Darryl Hodgson, Chill Baby Chill scored by a neck over 1200 metres and is the first foal of minor winning Choisir mare Forever the Chill, a daughter of Group I placed stakes-winner The Big Chill.

Forever the Chill was bought by the Delago Deluxe Syndicate for $30,000 in 2013 and has been to the young Newhaven Park based sire in every season since foaling Chill Baby Chill.

Newhaven Park sold her yearling filly (pictured above) at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale last week for $60,000 (pedigree below) to Blue Sky Bloodstock and she has a weanling colt to follow.

Another small update occurred in Singapore on Friday night when Marine Treasure, a 3yo Manhattan Rain gelding out of Okaylah (who appears in the 3rd dam) won impressively.

For any further information on the above mentioned Delago Deluxe x Forever The Chill filly and how you can be involved, contact Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or julian@blueskybloodstock.com.au

News from Breednet

Further stakes success on the horizon for Blue Sky Bloodstock purchases

With a position in the Group 1 Longines Golden Slipper up for grabs, the Blue Sky Bloodstock and B2B Bloodstock purchased ZELADY'S NIGHT OUT lines up in the opening race of the nine-racce Randwick card on Saturday, the Group 2 Reisling Stakes (1200m).

A winner of her first three starts which included the Listed Calaway Gal Stakes and Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes, the Myboycharlie filly was planted wide with no cover in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and finished down the track behind leading Slipper candidate Capitalist.

Secured for $65,000 from the draft of Yarraman Park Stud at the Magic Millions yearling sale, the talented filly has already taken hear earnings soaring past the $200,000 for owner Mrs Surace, and any further black type will continue to enhance Zelady’s Night Out residual broodmare value.

On the third line of betting for the Reisling behind short priced favourite Honesty Prevails, a last start winner of the Group 3 Widden Stakes and Godolphin’s stakes-winning filly Calliope, Zelady’s Night Out will jump from the outside barrier of 8 with Tim Clark in the saddle.

Later in the day, this time at Flemington, four-year-old mare BOUNDARY will contest the Group 3 Frances Tressaday Stakes over 1400m.

A narrow second last timeout in the Group 3 Vamos Stakes over 1400m in Launceston, the Manhattan Rain mare was also a Magic Millions yearling purchase, secured for $38,000 from the National draft of Millbrook.

Raced by a large group of owners that includes leading thoroughbred farm Newhaven Park as well as a host of Blue Sky Bloodstock clients, the Heath Conners-trained mare is really appreciating her racing this time in, having been up since November.

Set to carry 54kg, four less than at her last start, the weight relief should see the Damien Lane-ridden mare right in the finish over the distance she has recorded five top three finishes at.

After the Group 3 victory of talented filly DON'T DOUBT MAMMA in the Vanity Stakes recently and the promising win of Snitzel filly VIENNA WALTZ at Canterbury, Blue Sky Bloodstock purchased fillies are really performing extremely well on the track and we would like to congratulate their connections and wish them much continued success.

With numerous fillies, as well as some outstanding colts secured over the last few months at the yearling sales, Blue Sky Bloodstock would like to invite any interested parties to touch base with us to find out how you can be involved in joining the winning team and racing with us.

Contact Blue Sky Bloodstock’s General Manager Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or via Julian@blueskybloodstock.com.au

Plenty of Premier fire power

With what appears to be another ‘sale’ on the road to racetrack success, Blue Sky Bloodstock was in attendance at this week’s Inglis Premier Yearling Sale where seven yearlings were secured for different partnerships.

Really liking the stock of Delago Deluxe, having already secured a few by the Group 1-winning son of Encosta de Lago, Blue Sky Bloodstock struck early, signing for Lot 12: Delago Deluxe x Forever The Chill filly from the draft of Newhaven Park, the very home of the stallion.

The second foal of the winning Forever The Chill (Choisir), this filly is a grand-daughter of the Listed-winning, Group 1 placed sprinter The Big Chill. To view the pedigree of the filly, click her image.

The next purchase was made from the draft of leading Victorian vendor Blue Gum in conjunction with trainer Gai Waterhouse, Lot 94: Snitzel x Last Blaze colt. A full-brother to recent Group 2 winner Perignon, this exciting colt has plenty of stallion appeal.

Last Blaze is a Japanese bred mare who has had five foals to the races, for five winners, with two stakes performers – the above mentioned Perignon, and his full-sister Hollyweird.

Here is a link to his pedigree and you can also watch him parade by clicking here.

A handful of lots later Gai Waterhouse and Julian Blaxland struck again, securing Lot 108: Sebring x Limoncelli colt from the draft of Burnewang North Pastoral.

By Sebring, who Gai knows oh so well, the BOBS eligible colt is out of the unraced Encosta de Lago half-sister to Group 2 winner Girl Gone Rocking and the Group 3-winning, Group 1 placed Syreon, all out of the Group 2 winner Sorrento.

Lot 146 was next (right), knocked down to Blue Sky Bloodstock from the draft of Golden Grove. 

Carrying the Widden Stud brand, the bay filly is by Group 1 winning sprinter Nicconi, out of the South African-bred Dane Julia, a Group 1 winner in her native homeland, before traveling to to Australia where she also raced in New Zealand, picking up the Group 1 Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes.

We waited until near the end of the second day of selling before taking home out next purchase, Lot 354 from Gilgai Farm purchased by Blue Sky Bloodstock.

By Bel Esprit, the colt (below) is the first foal out of the Group 3 placed Snipzu, an extremely tough two-year-old whose four wins were all during her juvenile season.

From a pedigree that contains numerous stakes winners including Group 1 winner Arkady, Group 2 winner Olonana and Group 3 winner Paris Petard, it contains further juvenile stakes success through Super Savings, a winner of the Listed Breeders’ Plate.  Pedigree can be view here.

On the final day of the sale Julian Blaxland in conjunction with Gai Waterhouse and Western Australia’s Mount Hallowell Stud purchased two exciting colts.

The first of them was Lot 450, a Redoute’s Choice x Anadan colt (right) from the draft of Arrowfield Stud.

With four white socks, the colt is the second foal out of a winning Anabaa mare, herself a daughter of the Group 1 winner Demerger.

He is bred on the exciting cross that has produced five winners from eight runners, highlighted by Group 2 winner Tango’s Daughter and the dual Listed winner Come Hither.

The final lot secured at the 2016 Inglis Premier Yearling sale was another colt by Sebring, Lot 513, ex dual Group 3 winner Coniston Gem.

From the draft of Eliza Park International, the colt (left) is the fifth foal from the mare who has produced smart winners Magnagem Inner City Girl.

For any information on any of the yearlings purchased, please contact Blue Sky Bloodstock on bluesky@blueskybloodstock.com.au

Group 3 Vanity To Don't Doubt Mamma

Tony McEvoy will consider starting his three-year-old filly Don’t Doubt Mamma in the Group 1 Australian Guineas after her giant-slaying performance to win the Group 3 Vanity Stakes (1400m, 3yo fillies).

In her wake were the previously unbeaten, Group 1-winning Perth filly Perfect Reflection, who finished third, and Group 1 VRC Oaks winner Jameka, who finished fourth.

Don’t Doubt Mamma ($7) held off the fast-finishing Egypt ($21) by a head with Perfect Reflection ($3) three-quarters of a length away.

“I’m tempted. She’ll do the talking during the week,” McEvoy said regarding the Australian Guineas on March 5 after his filly’s brilliant first-up win.

“She really excited me today. She’s a high-quality filly. To come out and beat those fillies as fresh as she is was a great effort.”

McEvoy said he had other options including the Frances Tressady Stakes (1400m) at Flemington or the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill on March 12.

Don’t Doubt Mamma’s jockey Dwayne Dunn was impressed and said his filly tired in the last little bit so would take improvement from the run.

Congratulations to the connections; P Katelanis, P Hunt, A P Lathlean, J Katelanis & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas).

Bred by the former Tyreel Stud owner Dean Fleming, the filly was purchased privately by Blue Sky Bloodstock for client Peter Katelanis and is the final foal of the well-related Fantastic Light Coconut Mamma.

Blue Sky Bloodstock had also purchased the first foal of Coconut Mamma for Katelanis, with that filly racing as MISS ST TROPEZ (Magnus).

The second foal of the mare Risen From Doubt was raced in a partnership that included Katelanis, with that talented runner, a full brother to Don’t Doubt Mamma, winning the Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes on debut by two-and-a-half-lengths before a third in the Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes behind eventual Golden Slipper winner Mossfun.

Michael Manley, Sunday Herald Sun

Exciting Four-Year-Old ‘Jags’ Another Win

Lightly raced four-year-old I’ll Take The Jag recorded a very good fourth when resuming this time in before not all went to plan next time out.

Racing over the 1400m of the Tab.com.au (Benchmark 72) on Wednesday at Warwick Farm, the John Sargent-trained gelding produced another top class win.

Ridden for the first time be leading jockey James McDonald, I’ll Take The Jag was away well from the middle of the line before going forward to settle in fourth position behind the leader,  getting the run of the race.

Ready to pounce as the runners rounded the home turn, McDonald was forced to pull the gelding out wide to commence his run.

Once clear, I’ll Take The Jag gathered in the race leader and held off the late charge of Shadow Lord to record his second career victory from just six starts to date.

To view the gutsy winning performance of I'll Take The Jag, click the below image.

Raced by J M Andrews, J M Andrews & Mrs R E Andrews, Go Bloodstock (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Adcock Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Adcock), Just Fun Racing (Mgr: D C Halpin) and Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz), I’ll Take The Jag was secured by Blue Sky Bloodstock at the 2013 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale from the draft of Blandford Lodge.

 

 

 

Cohesive Pedigree Update

The impressive win of Godolphin’s two-year-old Lonhro colt Cohesion (below) in Listed Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) on Australia Day at Caulfield added a very nice update to the REDOUTE'S CHOICE x HANKY PANKY filly purchased earlier this year at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale.

Secured for $500,000 from the draft of Element Hill as Lot 286, our filly is a full sister to the dual Listed winner Come Hither, who is now the dam of a new stakes winner in Cohesion.

Adding considerable residual value to our filly (below), it's a family of real black type significance and in our opinion she was one of the fillies of the sale - click here to view her pedigree.

Lot 286: Redoute's Choice x Hanky Panky filly - click image to view Sirecam footage

Lot 286: Redoute's Choice x Hanky Panky filly - click image to view Sirecam footage

It has now been indicated that Cohesion will be given his chance to make it to the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes - which could add further glory to the page of our filly!

Hanky Panky, the dam of our filly is a Group 2 placed Anabaa mare who is a half-sister to Arrowfield Stud’s Group 1 producing sire Not A Single Doubt, as well as to the stakes placed dam of Zizou, who was interestingly represented by a new stakes winner over the weekend when Zin Zan Eddie won at Listed level at Randwick.

It is also the family of Slumber Party who is a talented filly in the making from the Waterhouse stable. With three starts for two black type placed efforts, she looks to have a very bright future.

If you would like any information on any of the yearlings we secured at this year’s Magic Millions or would like to be placed on any of our email lists to ensure you are updated on our purchases, please contact the office via bluesky@blueskybloodstock.com.au or Managing Director Julian Blaxland is happy to speak to you on 0431 746 803.

Makfi Colt Secured At Karaka

Towards the end of the opening session of the 2016 New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale – Premier Sale, Blue Sky Bloodstock’s Julian Blaxland and trainer Gai Waterhouse produced the knockout blow to purchase Lot 181.

Consigned by Sir Patrick Hogan’s Cambridge Stud, Lot 181 is a colt (pictured below) by Dubawi’s Group 1-winning and producing son Makfi, out of the Sadler’s Wells mare Asterie (GB).

Makfi has had very good success in both hemisphere already from only a handful of crops with his New Zealand raced son Marky Mark successful in the juvenile Group 1 Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes last season.

Asterie is an unraced sister to the Listed-winning, Group 1 placed Sensible (Sadler’s Wells) and also to the dam of the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara winner Pear Tart, while she is also a three-quarter-sister in blood to the Listed-winning Group 2 placed Special Gallery.

It is also the family of Dubai’s Group 1 winning son Erupt, showing that the cross works well within the pedigree.

"Loved this colt as soon as I saw him. He looks a sprinter-miler all over with plenty of strength and power behind the saddle. A real "man's" head with a big jowel," stated Blue Sky Bloodstock's Julian Blaxland.

"I'd expect more immediate than a lot of horses bred in NZ and could easily be an Autumn 2yo in Sydney next year all going well.

"He comes from the home of champions in NZ in Cambridge Stud and in a very strong market was good value at NZ$200,000 in my opinion.

"We bought one horse at Karaka and this was our pick."

If you are keen for some further information on the colt, whose pedigree you can view by clicking here, contact Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or via email at bluesky@blueskybloodstock.com.au

Snitzel Filly Waltzes To Victory

Off the back of two very good barrier trial performances, two-year-old Snitzel filly VIENNA WALTZ made her debut a few weeks back, but not all went right during the run and she finished out of the placings.

Having her second start on Friday night at Canterbury, the filly stepped up to the 1200m of the Tab More Than Just Wining Maiden on the Heavy 9 rated track surface and all went as planned.

Urged to go forward from the middle of the line, jockey James Innes Jnr had the filly over a length clear of Hussterical during the run.

As Hussterical started to pressure Vienna Waltz and the race favourite Volpino also started to make a run, Vienna Waltz showed true fighting qualities to kick and on the point of the turn she was a few lengths clear.

Hussterical gave chase and the when pair pulled clear of the pack it was evident one of them would take the prize – but which one?

On the line, Vienna Waltz held a nose winning margin over Hussterical with Volpino a further length and a quarter back in third.

To view a reply of the race, click the above image.

To view a reply of the race, click the above image.

Purchased from the draft of Edinglassie Stud at the 2015 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale for $140,000, Vienna Waltz (pictured as a yearling) is out of the Group 3 Sweet Embrace Stakes-winning Marju mare Burning Sands.

Blue Sky Bloodstock and Gai Waterhouse will once again be in action at this year’s Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, as well as every other yearling sale and if you would like any further information, please contact Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or bluesky@blueskybloodstock.com.au

‘Super Easy’ To Select Quality At Karaka

With the 2016 yearling sale season swinging into New Zealand over the next week or so, Blue Sky Bloodstock will be in attendance, and it’s a sale we've enjoyed success from in the past, having only made limited purchases.

Our most exciting purchase to come out of the Karaka sale ring was a few years back when we secured the Darci Brahma x Parfore colt from the draft of Esker Lodge for $140,000.

Named SUPER EASY, the colt started his career in New Zealand where he experienced immediate success, winning on debut before a narrow second at Group 3 level to Anabandana followed up by a length fourth in the Listed Karaka Million.

On sold to head to Singapore, Super Easy would go on to win 14 of his 20 starts there highlighted by victories in the Sgp-Group 1 Singapore Guineas, Sgp-Group 1 Singapore TC Lion City Cup and the Sgp-Group 1 Singapore TC Patron’s Bowl at his final start.

All in all, Super Easy (pictured above) recorded nine black type victories, and a further five black type placings from his 23 start career.

Ironically he is now back in New Zealand standing at Hallmark Stud with his first crop of yearlings set to head through the ring this year, so we are interested to take a look at them while at Karaka.

Another purchase out of the Karaka sale ring to impress on the track was the Keeper mare KEEP DE ROSE.

Racing under the care of Melbourne trainer Danny O’Brien, Keep De Rose (pictured above) was successful on four occasions with a further five placed efforts from 18 starts including a narrow third in the Group 2 Energy Stakes during the Flemington Spring Carnival.

Sold as a broodmare prospect last year to Musk Creek Thoroughbreds at the Magic Millions Broodmare Sale, it is great to see that she was covered by Pierro in her first season at stud.

Julian Blaxland of Blue Sky Bloodstock will be attending the New Zealand sale and if you are interested to find out any information on any of the purchase we may make, please do contact Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or bluesky@blueskybloodstock.com.au

If you would like to view the various catalogues for the New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale series, please click here.

Zou Force

Recently purchased privately for Rosemont Stud and their clients by Blue Sky Bloodstock, the three-year-old colt ZOUTENANT had his first barrier trial this time in, finishing a very encouraging second at Randwick on Tuesday, January 12.

A son of the Turangga Farm based Zizou, the Champion 2YO colt of his year, Zoutenant's previous form suggest he is a colt on the up and is one to watch as we head into the Autumn carnival.

3yo colt Zoutenant (Zizou x Tenant's Tiara) pictured at the stable of Gai Waterhouse, taken on Dec 31, 2015

3yo colt Zoutenant (Zizou x Tenant's Tiara) pictured at the stable of Gai Waterhouse, taken on Dec 31, 2015

A winner of the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic at just his second start, the colt travelled to the Gold Coast for the $2m Magic Millions 2YO Classic but was checked in the run and finished back in the field.

Resuming in late Winter after more than six months away from the track, Zoutenant showed he was in need of racing when finishing behind the likes of Japonisme, Sebring Sun and Raphael's Cat at his next few starts before getting his confidence back with a win.

Progressing from a Class Two victory at Hawkesbury three starts back, the colt then jumped to Listed level where he finished a very good fourth behind the Chris Waller-trained Counterattack in the Listed Heritage Stakes (1100m) on an unsuitably Heavy 8 track.

Second and third that day were stakes winners Haptic and Takedown, furthering highlighting that Zoutenant was improving at each and every start and that he was well and truly up to stakes class.

Literally thrown in the deep end at his next start when contesting the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes, Zoutenant finished second to the last start Group 1 Golden Rose winner Exosphere, with eventual Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes winner Japonisme back in third.

Starting at the crazy odds of 200/1 that day, unfortunately for those punters out there, Zoutenant is likely to never start at that price again!

Jumping to the lead in his trial, he coasted along in front and when challenged by stablemate Al Nader in the straight he fought back, going down by a narrow head margin. Beaten into third was the Group 1 winner Rebel Dane.

With another trial a possibility before a race start, Zoutenant has shown that he is clearly one to watch and with plenty of lucrative races on offer for three-year-olds during the Sydney Autumn, his new owners are sure to have plenty of fun.

If you would like to stay up to date with any of our Private Purchases or even the yearligns we secure, please contact Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or bluesky@blueskybloodstock.com.au

Backing Up For Day Three and Four On The Coast

With the quality of the 2016 Magic Millions Yearling Sale catalogue simply superb, almost 20 yearlings have been purchased in the first two days, and with a further two days of Book One remaining, there is bound to be quite a few more added to the list!

Striking early on day three of the sale, another yearling from the draft of Newhaven Park Stud was secured, this time for a client of Blue Sky Bloodstock.

Catalogued as Lot 455 (pedigree), the Delago Deluxe colt (pictured) is the second foal out of the winning Reset mare Morning Swim, who received quite a significant pedigree update after the catalogue went to print.

Impressive New Zealand Group 1 One Thousand Guineas winner Risque is a half-sister to the dam of the colt!

The first yearling we’d manage to secure from the large draft of Coolmore Stud was a filly by their first crop sire Pierro. Lot 492 (pedigree) is the second foal of the dual Listed winner Paprika, who finished second to Phelan Ready in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic of her year.

One of everyone’s favourites – I Am Invincible was the sire of our next purchase, Lot 550 (pedigree) from the draft of Yarraman Park Stud, the very home of the sire.

Out Romany Flyer, a winning Catbird half-sister to dual Group 3 winner Viking Hero, this is the family of classy fillies Unearthly and Invest – both Group 1 winners.

With not a lot of time to draw breath, the next purchase came two lots later when Rheinwood Pastoral’s Lot 552 (pedigree) was secured (pictured).

By Snitzel, the bay filly is the fourth foal of the winning More Than Ready mare Rose Of Montana, a sister to the stakes placed Montana Sunset, and a half-sister to Group 2 winner Montana Flyer – who were both trained by Gai at some stage of their careers.

Widden Stud presented the classy Fastnet Rock x Satinka filly as Lot 576 (pedigree), and she was a must purchase filly!

Satinka, who is a half-sister to the dam of Group 1 winner Rangirangdoo, was a multiple Group 2-winning, Group 1 performer on the track and her first two foals to race are both winners.

Our fifth yearling by Snitzel was out next purchase, this time from the draft of Victoria’s Burnewang North Pastoral as Lot 582 (pedigree).

Out of the Strom Cat mare Seaside Home, the Snitzel colt comes from the family of multiple Group 1 winner Cat Thief.

Extremely hungry for more, we went back to back on the Snitzel front, securing Newgate Farm’s Lot 590 (pedigree), a colt out of the Fasliyev mare Serious Impact, herself a half-sister to Listed winner Balcanny, who is in turn the dam of stakes winners Blur and Shrewd Rhythm.

As the vendor of the top lot of the sale, we couldn’t leave the sale without taking home one from John Singleton’s Strawberry Hill Stud.

Lot 632 (pedigree) was a bay Not A Single Doubt half-brother to Group 2 winner Danroad and Group 3 winner Strawberry Boy as well as the Listed winners Newtown Jet and Tippitaka.

With the sale near to completion for the day, we took the opportunity to snap up Goodwood Farm’s Al Maher colt out of Keltrice mare Street Princess who sold as Lot 634 (pedigree).

Having a great record with the progeny of Al Maher, training Group 1 winners Almalad, Fat Al and Diamond Drille, as well as Al Maher himself, this was one colt that Gai was really keen to secure.

The final lot purchased on day three of the sale was the penultimate yearling, Lot 647 (pedigree) from the draft of Yarraman park Stud.

Our second yearling purchase by I Am Invincible, the colt (pictured) is out of the Fasliyev mare Sunset Boulevard, making him a half-brother to Group 2 winner Meliora.

With day three over, it was all about the $10 million raceday across the road at the Gold Coast Turf Club, and after a great day’s racing we headed back to the sales complex for Saturday's night session.

A handful of lots into the sale and we purchased Lot 668 (pedigree), from the draft of Fred Pesiah’s Lomar Park Stud.

A chestnut filly by Sebring, the filly is out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Tapanappa, herself a half-sister to stakes winners Naden and Catango and is bred on a very similar cross to Coolmore’s dual Group 1-winning stallion Verrazano (More Than Ready).

The final lot of the Book One secured was Lot 743 (pedigree), the Not A Single Doubt x Zimaretto filly (pictured) for a client of Blue Sky Bloodstock.

The mare has had three runners for three winners highlighted by the full-sister to our filly, the Listed-winning Cruden Bay.

For any information on any of our purchases made during the sale, please do not hesitate to contact Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or bluesky@blueskybloodstock.com.au

Second Day Of Magic Millions

After a strong day on Wednesday, we were back in the thick of things on day two, securing a further 10 yearlings.

It didn’t take long, with the first lot through the ring, the Element Hill consigned Lot 217 (pedigree), a colt by Arrowfield Stud’s Manhattan Rain out of the winning full-sister to Group 1 Champagne Stakes winner Meurice knocked down to Gai Waterhouse and Julian Blaxland.

From an outstanding black-type family – it was great to secure the well-related colt, whose two foals to race so far are both winners.

Next up it was Lot 282 (pedigree) from the draft of Newhaven Park that was secured for a client of Blue Sky Bloodstock.

The fourth yearling by Snitzel purchased, this filly (pictured) is out of the Listed-winning, Group 1 fourth placed Hairpin.

The dam of three foals to race, all winners highlighted by the Group 3 winner Detours, this filly is out of an Octagonal mare, who as a broodmare sire has produced 28 individual stakes winners.

Four lots later, it was Element Hill’s Redoute’s Choice filly that we had our sights on.

Catalogued as Lot 286 (pedigree), the imposing filly is out of the Group 2 placed Anabaa mare Hanky Panky who is already the dam of the stakes winners Come Hither and Fun In Flight, and comes from the family of numerous stakes winners including Snippets, Zizou and Not A Single Doubt.

Turangga Farm’s Lot 302 (pedigree), a More Than Ready half-sister to Gai’s Group 2 Tulloch Stakes winner Fast Clip was next on the list.

Out of the Honour And Glory mare Hint Of Glory, the pedigree of this filly includes Group 1 winner Sky Cuddle as well as fellow stakes winners Highly Recommended, Sky Love, Hint and Undeniably.

Back to Corumbene Stud’s draft and it was Lot 323 (pedigree), a Stratum colt (pictured) out of a daughter of the Group 1 VRC Oaks and Group 1 Thousand Guineas winner Arborea.

Purchased on behalf of a client, Segenhoe Stud’s Lot 360 (pedigree) is Star Witness filly, the second foal of the Listed Tasmania Oaks winner La Fantastique.

Rosemont Stud presented a quality draft at the sale and we were fortunate enough to purchased Lot 370 (pedigree), a colt from the second Australian crop of Starspangledbanner, out of Lady’s Light.

A half-brother to Alboran Sea, a triple Group 1 winner and Champion South African 3YO Filly, this colt ticks a lot of boxes and should be an early runner!

With an extremely good draft this year, we were back at Corumbene Stud to secure our third yearling from breeder George Altomonte's draft.

The flashy looking Lot 386 (pedigree) is a Stratum filly out of the Secret Savings mare Longlea, from the family of Dothraki.

Impressed by the quality of Newhaven Park’s first crop sire Delago Deluxe, we purchased Lot 388 (pedigree), our second yearling by the stallion.  The bay colt is the first foal of the Exceed And Excel mare Lounge, a daughter of Group 1 winner Allow.

Our final lot of day two of the sale was Attunga Stud’s Lot 402 (pedigree), a colt by one of Gai’s favourite in Pierro.

Out of a Gone West three-quarter-sister to Group 1 winner and successful sire Grand Slam, the colt (pictured) is the second foal of the American bred Mae Gone West.

For any information on any of our purchases from day two, or any subsequent lots we may secure, please contact Julian Blaxland on 0431 746 803 or bluesky@blueskybloodstock.com.au