Fortuna Gelding BEAU GESTE scores Maiden win at New Plymouth

Hot on the heels of a strong win at Rotorua Wednesday 21 March by RED JAKKAL, the Fortuna Syndication Team did it again at New Plymouth 2nd March, with the Four Year Old Gelding, BEAU GESTE, taking out the Maiden Highweight over 2000 metres.

A three-quarter brother to multiple Group One winner Wall Street (Montjeu), Beau Geste(4 g Pour Moi – Villa Wanda, by Grand Lodge) and with strong form at the recent Wairoa meetings (a 2nd and a 3rd) meant that BEAU GESTE was well favoured in the market and Punters sent him out a very warm favourite at $1.80. Ridden by the talented Dylan Turner, BEAU GESTE jumped nicely from the 3 barrier and finished up with an uncontested lead. Some pressure was mounted by other runners from around the 800 metre point, but on turning, the horse we nickname “Wolf” found a nice kick and was strong to the line, winning by a 2.5 length margin.

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BEAU GESTE breaks Maidens at New Plymouth 22nd March 2019

Trained by Jamie Richards at Matamata, BEAU GESTE’s win today was Jamie’s 81st win for the season and his 10th Training win for the Fortuna Syndications Team. “Jamie’s doing a great job overall in his first season as sole Trainer for Te Akau Racing Stables” says Fortuna Director, John Galvin, “and a great job with the Fortuna Syndicates team in particular, with 10 wins in the season to date.”

Beau Geste was acquired by David Ellis on behalf of Fortuna at the 2016 Karaka Premier Sale for the sum of $32,500 and is owned by the Fortuna Beau Geste Syndicate, an ownership Group of 26 individuals