Follow The Stars NZ ( Art Major - Smyrna Duruisseau USA ) won at his first 2 year old start in Auckland Nz for the Purdon/ Rasmussen barn on Friday Dec 13. He was purchased by Mark at the Melbourne APG Yearling Sale. He was sent ' first up' to Auckland for the $25,000 heat of the prestigious Young Guns Series. After having the run behind the leader he pulled out in the straight to finish impressively and with something in reserve. The mile rate was a fast 1.57.7 with closing splits of 57.4 and 27.9 . He will undoubtedly be improved by the hit out as he progresses to the final of The Young Guns.
Scottish Glamour made a welcome return to the winners list when she scored at Yarra Valley for Danny Thackeray and Chris Alford on Friday Dec 13. Beginning well from Barrier 1 she led all the way over the 2150 metres in a mile rate of 1.59.7 with closing sectionals of 28.8 and 27.8. One of our favourite mares Sandy is in foal to Rocknroll Heaven so her racing career is coming to an end. Lauriston Bred horses have been racing well in Western Australia recently. Lord Coburn ( Posh Jaccka ) is a stand start specialist @ GP winning in 1.56.8 for stakes of $78,780. Another winner has been Black Pontiac ( Short and Black ) 1.55.2 for $105,097.
Top Tempo left two winners this week. Countdown won @ Warragul on Dec 2 and Musical Delight scored @ Geelong on Dec 5. They are the only 2 foals of racing age for Top Tempo.Musical Delight , a former outstanding juvenile made a welcome return to the track after 8 months on the sidelines. Both horses are trained by Gary and Debbie Quinlan. The Court Jester ( Rigaleto Franco )scored impressively @ Cranbourne to take his unbeaten record to 3 from 3. Rigaleto's half sister Rondel Franco also has a good 4 four year old in NZ ; Saveapatrol who continues to come under notice as he moves through his classes. WILLOW NZ ( Listen to the Rhythm ) has secured a place in the 3 year old fillies NZ Sires Stakes Final The Bettors Delight filly won her third race from as many starts when she won her SS heat at Tuapeka on October 27.She has amassed $21,650 and a best time of 1.57.6.
She was a Melbourne APG purchase by Mark Purdon for Victorian owner Bill Feiss and has done all her racing in NZ. Listen To The Rhythm has a FourStarzz Shark Filly in the 2014 Melb APG Sale. YANKEE ROCKSTAR ( Aston Villa USA ) has now won 6 from 6 : $41,513 and a best time of 1.55.3. After an injury interrupted 2 year old season the son of RocknRoll Hanover has returned in fine fettle and will start at Menangle on Saturday Nov 16 in a heat of the 3 year old championship. He was a $70,000 purchase at the Melbourne APG Sales and is part owned by Lauriston Bloodstock. BLACKWARRIOR ( Heartbreak Motel USA ) won his second race at Ballarat on Nov 8. He is racing consistently with 11 cheques from 13 starts and a best time of 1.57.2. He was a Melb APG purchase.. THE COURT JESTER ( Rigaleto Franco ) took his record to 2 wins from 2 starts at Cobram on Nov 11. He is the 6th winner from 6 foals for his dam Rigaleto Franco ( also the dam of Courageousnquick ) and was purchased at the Melb APG Sale. Rigaleto Franco has a Real Desire colt entered in the 2014 Melb APG Sale. FOLLOW THE STARS NZ a 2 year old colt ( Art Major - Smyrna Duruisseau ) qualified at Addington on Nov 6 at his first attempt for the Purdon / Rasmussen barn. He was purchased for a syndicate of NZ owners at the Melb APG sale by Mark Purdon. His dam Smyrna Duruisseau has a RocknRoll Hanover colt ( 3rd Foal ) in the Melb APG Sale. MUSICAL DELIGHT ( Top Tempo ) Group 1 winner to trial within the next 2 weeks. Top Tempo has 2 winners from her first two foals of racing age and has a RocknRoll Heaven colt entered in the 2014 Melbourne APG Sale. |
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