TBQA latest + QTIS payups due

Hidden Dragon gelding, Hidden Warrior had an impressive Melbourne debut, taking out the Group Three Telstra PhoneWords Stakes over 1200m.

The lightly-raced gelding was steered to an all-the-way win by leading jockey Nash Rawiller, beating Haussmann by a half length with Chosen Moment a further three-quarters-of-a-length back third.

Trainer Paul Perry praised the ride after Rawiller led early then had to fight hard to hold off his challengers.

“Early in the race he showed a bit of speed then he had them nearly go again on him and to tough it out was a darn good effort,” Perry said.

He described Hidden Warrior as a horse which needed to be carefully managed.

“He wasn’t a strong horse and we just gave him a couple of good breaks, just to give him a bit of time to mature,” Perry said.

Perry said he had not yet decided if Hidden Warrior’s next task would be the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington next Saturday.

“I’ll see how he pulls up but I’ll probably put him in I suppose,” he said.

“I think he’ll be a usefull horse because I think he’s still a bit weak. I think he’s the sort of horse that 12 months away will be a lot better.”

Rawiller said Hidden Warrior had the makings of “a genuine Group One horse”.

That could be seen in his first race, when he ran superstar colt Pierro, to within a head.

Rawiller also believes that down the straight six at Flemington the horse will be far more competitive and have an easier time than they did at the Valley with all its turns.

Promising Hotel Grand 3yo, Fiveandahalfstar, may start in next Saturday’s Victoria Derby after his impressive three length win at Rosehill on Cox Plate Day.

The Anthony Cummings’ gelding was ridden to perfection by Peter Robl in an all-the-way victory to beat home Rowie and Bradman in the $85,000 Sportingbet Handicap (1800m)

“He relaxed beautifully today and it was good to see him finish it off,” stable foreman Barry Smith said.

“He’s always had ability and he’s going to get better as he gets older.”

There is now a chance Fiveandahalfstar will back up in the $1.5 million Group 1 AAMI Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington next Saturday on the first day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the decision on whether to accept them for the Victoria Derby final field to be left up the their trainer.

“I’m not sure what Anthony is going to do with him,” Smith admitted with an 1800m five days after the Derby another possible next-up assignment.

“He’s still on the upward spiral and he’ll really come into his own as a four-year-old,” Robl said.

“He still gives you that feeling he’s a touch immature but he’s definitely on the upward spiral.”

Read more: http://www.races.com.au/2012/10/27/fiveandahalfstar-earns-possible-victoria-derby-2012-start/#ixzz2AZVu683j
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Oaklands Stud had a winning double at Doomben on Saturday with promising youngster Greytfilly, by Ferocity, winning the 2yo Mastec Hcp over 1110m for top Brisbane trainer, Robbie Heathcote.

Iglesia’s 6yo gelding, Preacher Boy then went on to win the Drier Recruitment Hcp over 1650m.

And the program closed with another Queensland winner, Rapid Leica Dane, by Rpid Man taking out Race 8, the Genuine Recycling Hcp over 1200m.

All in all it was once again a terrific weekend for our Queensland bred horses, with winners in major events right around the country.

The consistent brilliant efforts by our stock will certainly give prospective buyers a lot to think about as we head into not only this week’s HIT sale, by the Magic Millions in just over two months time.

The deadline for the first initial pay for 2011 QTIS eligible foals is thie Wednesday, October 31st.

The 2013-14 scheme will deliver total benefits of $8.01 million dollars for 2011 foals.

The initial payment for Queensland bred is $350 +gst DUE WEDNESDAY OCT 31st 2012

The sustaining final payment of $350 +gst will be due by June 30th, 2013.

Breedbacks

Initial payment is $700 +gst DUE WEDNESDAY OCT 31st 2012

The sustaining final payment of $700 +gst is due June 30, 2013

Late payments for eligible horses where no initial payment was made by this October deadline is $990 for Queensland bred and $1,650 (inc gst) for Breedbacks with those payments due June 30, 2013.

Nominations for the current 2 year old season have been extended until November 16th to allow for any QTIS eligible purchases at the Horses in Training Sale on the Gold Coast later this week.

The National Horses in Training Sale will be held on the Gold Coast this Wednesday (Oct 31) and Thursday (Nov 1).

Over 235 clips of breeze ups held around the country in the lead up to the Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale are available for viewing online via the Magic Millions website.

A fourth and final breeze up session will be held on the eve of the sale at the Gold Coast on October 29. The sale will be held on October 31 and November 1.

A wrap on the three sessions held to date with statistics follows:

GOLD COAST
Breezed on: 17 September
Average Time: 11.18 secs
125 clips online

Quickest Breeze Ups:
10.24 – Kheleyf-Autumn Belle colt
10.39 – Strada-Bras Armee colt
10.42 – More Than Ready-Interfere colt
10.48 – Dehere-Classic Dom colt
10.50 – Dark Lord-Spinoff colt
10.55 – Shaft-Imperial Lady colt
10.59 – Strada-Especially colt
10.59 – Real Saga-Scatter Delight colt
10.64 – Real Saga-Shobelle colt
10.68 – Dubawi-Fairy Bride colt

SEYMOUR
Breezed on: 19 September
Average Time: 11.00 secs
87 clips online

Quickest Breeze Ups:
10.28 – Magic Albert-Dance Maiden colt
10.29 – Ready’s Image-Stage Revue colt
10.46 – Danehill Express-Marwell Lady filly
10.53 – Tale of the Cat-Mighty Atalanta colt
10.55 – Snitzel-Glamour Stock colt
10.56 – Pendragon-Lasting Change colt
10.56 – Canny Lad-Shasmecka colt
10.58 – Keep the Faith-Ilgatto colt
10.59 – Marmottan-Kindly Thoughts colt
10.64 – Vital Equine-Athenia colt

WARWICK FARM
Breezed on: 24 September
Average Time: 11.41 secs
24 clips online

Quickest Breeze Ups:
10.92 – Mossman-High Honour colt
10.93 – Bel Danoro-Iwannabelucky bay or brown colt
11.01 – Testa Rossa-Pure Beauty bay colt
11.06 – Dane Shadow-Pharonia bay filly
11.10 – Testa Rossa-Megara colt
11.12 – Zizou-Pinoshea gelding
11.13 – Snitzel-Revolutions colt
11.16 – Charge Forward-Amaretta colt
11.17 – Red Ransom-I Have No Fear colt
11.22 – Danasinga-Tre Prati colt

The lightning fast, Buffering, is poised to wear Melbourne’s sprinting crown this spring with sizzling victories in the Group Two Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley on 28 September and again in the Group Two Schillaci at Caulfield.

The son of Mossman has now pushed through the $2 million mark, with considerably more to follow if successful in the Group One Manikato Stakes on Cox Plate day and the Group One Patinack Farm Classic on 10 November.

All of which is good news for Eliza Park Queensland newbie, Love Conquers All who recently covered Buffering’s dam, Action Annie: one of the highlights in a star studded book.

Also a multiple Group winning sprinter by Mossman (and for that matter standing on the same property where Buffering was foaled), Love Conquers All (pictured) is off to a ‘positive’ start with his first batch of mares tested in foal.

One of those matrons is the Marscay mare, Prima, who has missed in eight of her last 10 seasons (we’ll all be hoping that one stays the course … Prima is a half sister to legendary Kiwi stallion, Zabeel).

Shares are available in Love Conquers All, whose trainer, John Hawkes explains: “He raced against and defeated the best over three seasons including the likes of Hay List and More Joyous. You would not find a better looking horse … anywhere”.

For further information on Love Conquers All shares, please contact Mark Lindsay on 0416 334 338.