Headline News
Fortuna’s smart 2yo Filly BELLATRIX STAR returns to training
Te Akau’s Tarzino Trophy winner, SKEW WIFF, is crossing Tasman to race and underlines the value and importance of the new Cranbourne Stable
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No Fortuna Runners this weekend however ZEDWILLDO trials at Te Rapa on 26th September
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Matamata Trackwork
Thursday 19th September
Court Of Appeal (C Burdan) galloped over 1000 metres in 1.08.4, final 600 in 39.7.
Zedwilldo (R Sheehan) galloped over an easy 1000 metres in 1.09.6, home in 40.1.
Singapore Trackwork
Saturday 16th September
GUN (YUSOFF)800/600-39.5; PRINCE LONHRO (ASLAM)1000/600-39;
Tuesday 19th September
PRINCE LONHRO (ASLAM)1000/600-39; GUN (YUSOFF)1000/600-40;
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Fortuna’s smart 2yo Filly BELLATRIX STAR returns to training
Given a three week paddock break at Te Akau Stud after her debut win at Whanganui on 2nd September, BELLATRIX STAR returned to work at Matamata during the week. Mark and Sam were very pleased with how she had spelled and she will now be set on a path toward the Karaka Million event in late January. Click HERE to see her parade at Matamata Thursday morning with voiceover from Mark
2yo Filly, BELLATRIX STAR and Michael McNab, return to scale after her debut win 2nd September
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Te Akau’s Tarzino Trophy winner, Skew Wiff, is crossing Tasman to race and underlines the value and importance of the new Cranbourne Stable
Breaking news out of the Te Akau stable re the Waikato Stud owned Skew Wiff – Click HERE to read full story
As you will read, this most recent Group One winner for Te Akau will contest the G2 Rose Of Kingston Stakes at Flemington and all going well there will be aimed at the A$10m Golden Eagle later in October. There is a certain irony in this plan, one which underlines the significance and importance of the Cranbourne initiative. The irony stems from the fact the winner of last year’s Golden Eagle, I Wish I Win, also owned by Waikato Stud, was originally trained by Te Akau, but with his owners wishing to chance their arm across the Tasman and with no Te Akau base over there at that time, they made the decision to transfer him to the Peter Moody stable. Now with the Cranbourne set up, it becomes a “Win, Win” situation for both Owner and Trainer in the case of Skew Wiff and undoubtedly for plenty of other horses in the future as well.
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Guest Selector – Gary Williams
Gary had two winners last week with Cullinan and Nedwin – here is what he has to say for this week
Hi John and the Fortuna Team
I think we got a pass mark last week as the change in weather and track conditions remain volatile at best. The North is warming up while wind and snow returns further South.
At the Tauranga meeting on Saturday, Flamebird – Race 2 @$3.60 ticks a few boxes while Verstappen [Race 7] who races well fresh holds appeal at the outsider odds of $26/$5.50
Down at Awapuni The Finnster – Race 4 @$5.50/$2.10 has Joe Doyle aboard and they tick a lot of boxes, as does Cork – Race 7 @$6.30/$2.20 who looks well weighted in a tough field.
Over at Rosehill, where firm ground seems certain, French horse Athabascan – Race 5] looks good at $4 to win while Encap – Race 8 faces a tough test in Golden Rose but looks value at $9.50…Each way, all day.
Good Luck,
Gary
