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Sights And Sounds From Cavalry Rose's Inglis Classic Win

Firstly - A big thank you to everyone who sent through their congratulations and kind words after Cavalry Rose’s win in the feature $250,000 Inglis Classic Race last weekend – it was very much appreciated! We were thrilled to win the race again and become the only ones in the history of the race to have won it on two occasions. We look forward to achieving more success for our great team of owners over the coming months and years!


Hot Snitzel Ready For Autumn After Failed HK Bid

By Alex Steedman
Racing and Sports

Hot Snitzel is scheduled to resume in the Royal Sovereign Stakes at Warwick Farm next month after connections rejected a near seven figure offer for their Group winner from Hong Kong interests.

The Triple Crown Syndications-raced gelding is scheduled to trial at Rosehill on February 7 which will be his lone public outing in preparation for a first up run in the Group 2 Royal Sovereign Stakes (1200m).

The three-year-old event at Warwick Farm will be the beginning of his autumn campaign which has the immediate goal of the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) on March 17.

"Everything is going well with Hot Snitzel,” Triple Crown's Chris Ward said.

“The barrier trials at Rosehill on February 7 are when he is due to have his first hit-out."

"He is scheduled for a return to racing in the Royal Sovereign Stakes and all going to plan he will show enough to be a main contender in the Randwick Guineas."



Expectations are high for Hot Snitzel in 2012 who quickly developed into a leading success story of the Sydney-based syndication company during 2011.

Always consistent minus a blemish in the Golden Slipper, Hot Snitzel became a multiple Stakes winner with successes in the Listed Ken Russell Memorial Classic (1200m), the Group 2 Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) and then the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes (1200m) at Randwick during the Spring.

Furthermore, the Gerald Ryan-trained gelding showed his versatility with multiple stakes placings between 1100m and 1600m including the Group 1 T.J Smith (1600m) at Eagle Farm behind Benfica.

His achievements to date have understandably attracted overseas attention with Triple Crown's Chris Ward revealing the syndicate had been offered a large sum for their reliable three-year-old from Hong Kong interests.

"We were approached with an offer to buy Hot Snitzel around the end of his last preparation," Ward said.

"It was closing in on seven figures however it was decided we would turn down the offer and continue racing him here.”

It is hoped Hot Snitzel continues the momentum Triple Crown Syndications is currently enjoying after Cavalry Rose followed in the footsteps of Miss Independent to win the $250,000 Inglis Classic last Saturday.

The Charge Forward filly is part of a two pronged attack Chris and Michael Ward have aimed at the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) in April.

"There isn't much between Cavalry Rose and Flying Snitzel,” Chris Ward said.

“They are each having a short freshen up prior to being aimed at the Golden Slipper."

“Cavalry Rose will likely have a run in a 2YO Handicap next month then head down to Canberra for the Black Opal.”

The $250,000 Listed Black Opal Stakes (1200m) is conducted at Canberra's Thoroughbred Park on March 11.

Cavalry Rose Overcomes Inexperience To Win Inglis Classic

By Ray Thomas
The Sunday Telegraph

TRAINER Gerald Ryan was cursing himself, jockey Glyn Schofield thought the filly was heading to the outside fence, and her owners had settled for second, but Cavalry Rose wasn't giving up.

In a thrilling finish to the $250,000 Inglis Classic (1200m) at Rosehill yesterday, Cavalry Rose showed a touch of quality by turning imminent defeat into an improbable win.

Flying filly Diamond Earth had led most of the way and seemed set to win until first-starter Cavalry Rose unleashed a powerful surge to win in the final strides.

"She had only had two jump-outs and one barrier trial going into this race; she was the most uneducated horse in the field and halfway down the straight I was cursing myself for not giving her another trial," Ryan conceded.

"I didn't think she was going to catch the leader because, from the top of the straight, she didn't know what to do. She didn't know how to accelerate or how to chase."

"But when she finally got balanced up, she really attacked the line. For a filly with her inexperience, it was an outstanding effort."

Ryan, a master trainer of juveniles, predicted Cavalry Rose ($2.80 to $3.20 favouritism) will take considerable natural improvement from her debut after she finished over the top of Diamond Earth ($3.30) to score by a half-neck. The pair dominated the race with more than six lengths to Taxmeifyoucan ($16) third.

Schofield said Cavalry Rose got into trouble during the race and believed Diamond Earth had the race in her keeping.

"Cavalry Rose wanted to head to the outside fence from the top of the straight," he said.

"The leader probably got three to four lengths on us and my filly was all over the place in the straight. But as she started to get closer to Diamond Earth, she began to realise what she was out there for."

"She started to chase hard and, although the leader was stopping near the line, full credit to my filly."

"She copped some interference during the race and didn't like having to stop-start, stop-start a couple of times."

"It's not often you see a two-year-old having her first start come through the adversity she had to in the run."

Cavalry Rose was a $85,000 Inglis Classic Sale buy by Chris and Michael Ward's Triple Crown Syndications.

It was the second Inglis Classic win for Triple Crown as they also raced the 2008 winner Miss Independent.

"That was so exciting," Chris Ward said. "It looked like we were going to have to settle for second but then our filly really dug deep."

The Ward brothers have only been racing horses with Ryan for two years but have struck a powerful combination with winners such as three-year-old Hot Snitzel and brilliant juvenile filly Flying Snitzel.

"Cavalry Rose will be given her chance to qualify for the Golden Slipper along with Flying Snitzel," Ward said.


Diamond Earth had won two 1000m races going into the Inglis Classic but there was a feeling she would struggle to a run a strong 1200m.

Her jockey Peter Robl conceded as much although, like most onlookers, he felt Diamond Earth had the race won.

"She travelled a lot better for me today and I thought we were home," Robl said.

"To be honest, I didn't really sense the winner until late in the race because she came at us with a rush."

"Diamond Earth at the 150m was going well but at the 75m she was stopping and I just hoped we could hang on."

Cavalry Charge Has Ryan Cheering Again

By Chris Roots
Sydney Morning Herald

TRAINER Gerald Ryan continued his outstanding record for Triple Crown Syndications as Cavalry Rose overcame difficulties and immaturity to win the Inglis Classic at Rosehill yesterday.

The Charge Forward filly was on debut and it took her the length of the straight to pick up the gallant Diamond Earth and take home $150,000 from the race restricted to Inglis Sales graduates.

''She was the most inexperienced and perhaps uneducated [in the race],'' Ryan said. ''She showed that in the straight."

''She has had two jump-outs and a barrier trial and I had thought about giving her another trial on Tuesday but I decided not to. This [race] had been her goal all along and I didn't want to gut her with a trial as she is only a two-year-old filly.''

Cavalry Rose joins a growing list of Triple Crown winners for Ryan, which includes Hot Snitzel, Swerte Bella and Flying Snitzel.

''It is a good race to win for them [Triple Crown] at this time of year around the sales,'' Ryan said.

Cavalry Rose's inexperience seemed likely to count against her halfway down the straight when Diamond Earth, a winner of two Inglis bonuses, put a couple of lengths on her. The small Diamond Earth, prepared by Anthony Cummings, found the 1200 metres a fraction too far and Glyn Schofield got Cavalry Rose to arrive in time.

''She just really felt it over the last 75 metres,'' Diamond Earth's jockey Peter Robl said.

That was when Cavalry Rose knuckled down and chased hard.

''She overcame a fair bit of adversity to win,'' Schofield said.

''She took fright of Gai [Waterhouse's] horse [Snippetsboy] when I took hold of her and lost about three lengths."

''She just copped a little bump turning for home and [Diamond Earth] got away from me. She wasn't really sure what to do in the straight but as she got closer to the leader she really put out her head.''

Cavalry Rose charged late to score by a long neck from Diamond Earth with Taxmeifyoucan 6¼ lengths back in third.

Punters Expect Debut Filly To Bloom

By Racing & Sports

TAB Sportbset punters are showing plenty of confidence in the ability of unraced filly Cavalry Rose to make a winning debut in the $250,000 Inglis Classic at Rosehill on Saturday.

In early betting moves Cavalry Rose has been one of the best supported runners on the Rosehill program despite her lack of race experience.

The Gerald Ryan-trained filly obviously impressed some shrewd punters with her recent barrier win as she has firmed from $3.60 to $3.20 in early TAB Soortsbet fixed odds markets with bets placed on the filly including $1500 at $3.50 and $3000 at $3.40.

Cavalry Rose is raced by Triple Crown Syndications and is aiming to give the syndication team its second winner of the Inglis Classic, having previous won the race with Miss Independent in 2008.

The daughter of Charge Forward was an impressive trial winner at Rosehill by four lengths in slick time and was being eased down well before the finish.

“A win would be a great result for our owners” said Triple Crown's Michael Ward.

“We selected her out of the Inglis Classic sale for $85,000 and tomorrow's race is a terrific opportunity for our owners to collect some great prizemoney.”

"It's a little tricky doing form for a race like this but we know our filly has trained on really well since her trial and we think she will be very hard to beat.”

The other big early moves at Rosehill have been for the exciting prospect Hoylonny ($4.60 to $3.40), Forward Love ($7 to $5) and Mr Unforgettable (15 to $10).

At Flemington the best tried in early markets include Tellow, Royal Mail, Decircles and Infuse while there have been goes in Brisbane for Jessica's Dream and Tomboy.

Cavalry Rose Debuts In $250,000 Inglis Classic

Triple Crown Syndications 2yo filly Cavalry Rose (Charge Forward ex Alberton Rose) will make her race track debut on Saturday at Rosehill in the $250,000 Inglis Classic, a race previously won by Triple Crown with Miss Independent.

Cavalry Rose really impressed us with her speed in her trial win a fortnight ago and jockey Glyn Schofield retains the ride for Saturday. She has drawn ideally with barrier 1 which should see her forward on the rail which is often a good place for inexperienced 2yo's. Trainer Gerald Ryan couldn't be happier with how well she's trained on since her barrier trial and we expect her to be hard to beat.

Glyn Keen To Send In The Cavalry

By Brent Zerafa
The Daily Telegraph

GLYN Schofield is keen to test the ability of Cavalry Rose against speedster Diamond Earth in Saturday's $250,000 Inglis Classic at Rosehill Gardens.

Schofield put the Gerald Ryan trained filly through her paces in a recent barrier trial and feels she has enough ability to be a leading contender on debut.

"She trialled on the same day as Fundido and Catkins and I think this filly went just as good," he said.

"She ran good time and I can imagine she will take improvement out of it."

"I was quite taken by her effort."

Diamond Earth is set to be the horse to beat given she has already won two Inglis bonus races in her three start career. Anthony Cummings' juvenile boasts plenty of natural speed and beat De Shamekh, who was very impressive winning at Rosehill last Saturday, over 1000m.

The race restricted to horses bought at the Inglis Classic Sale has attracted 17 nominations.

Quality three-year-old Aeronautical has been nominated to resume at Rosehill in a restricted race after trainer Lionel Cohen elected not to accept for the Canterbury Classic.

Magic Millions Purchases

Triple Crown Syndications had a very fruitful expedition to the 2012 Magic Millions sales on the Gold Coast. We have spent the best part of the last fortnight up there in search of some high quality horses for our 2012 partnerships.  All of the pedigree work had been done before we left so it was then time for the leg work with inspections all day every day for six days leading into the sale. It's a pretty exhaustive process but it is crucial to our continued success on the track so we ensure we go over all of these horses with a fine tooth comb. We were particularly happy with our purchases as they all met our strict criteria, both physically and genetically. Below is a very brief description of our new horses which will be offered for syndication very soon.

Note: For further information or to register your interest please feel free to contact Chris or Mike in the office on 02 9499 5212 or simply click here and send us your details);

Sebring ex Seamstress colt
An outstanding colt from Sebring's first crop to hit the market. This is a big strapping colt who is not only bred to be an early going 2yo type but he's also built to be an early 2yo type. Furthermore he even looks just like Sebring himself. To see his pedigree click here.

Northern Meteor ex Bella Moxie filly
A magnificent athletic filly out of a very talented 5 time winning El Moxie mare. This Northern Meteor filly is a half sister to the talented Military Gal and the stakes placed Living Pegasus. This filly is a particularly fluent mover with a lot of purpose. She looks a natural athlete. To see her pedigree click here.

Commands ex Cinemascope colt
Simply exceptional. This colt was bred by Gerry Harvey and offered for sale through his Baramul Stud. He was on our list to inspect but before we got to him, he walked past us when we were looking at another horse. Both of us stopped in our tracks and looked at each other and said "make sure he's on our list!" Sure enough he was and when we inspected him we couldn't have been more impressed. This Commands colt comes direct from a stallion making family which has already produced the likes of Duporth, Excites, Tickets etc. Gerry Harvey also had a very high opinion of the colt and came up to us after we secured him and said he'd take a 25% share in our partnership. To see his pedigree click here.

Myboycharlie ex Maritime colt
A cracking early running colt out of the first crop of Myboycharlie. This colt is an ideal candidate for next year's 2yo Magic Millions race. Myboycharlie is bred on the exceptional Danehill line and was a crowned Champion 2yo Colt in France. His progeny have received glowing reports right through the industry and they have everyone expecting big things. This colt is also from an outstanding and very consistent 2yo stakes winner producing family. To see his pedigree click here.

Myboycharlie ex Penny Opera filly
Another early running type by Myboycharlie. This filly is beautifully bred and has text book conformation. She comes from an incredibly tough and consitent stakes winning family which has had success right through Australasia with the likes of Glamour Puss, Vision And Power and the Champion sprinter Perfect Pins. To see her pedigree click here.

We hope to have photos, videos and the full information available as soon as possible. In the meantime if you wish to discuss any of these horses or register your interest to receive the full information as soon as it is ready please feel free to contact Chris or Mike in the office on 02 9499 5212 or simply click here and send us your details.

The Cavalry Is Coming!

Triple Crown Syndications 2yo Cavalry Rose (Charge Forward ex Alberton Rose) ventured out to the trials at Rosehill on Friday morning for the first time and certainly gave her owners a 'show'. All connections left very encouraged after seeing their 2yo filly trial so well.

We had leading jockey Glyn Schofield on board for the trial and he was most impressed. Cavalry Rose jumped a touch slowly from the gates but was into stride very quickly and zoomed through the pack to attain the lead after about 75m. She then showed a high crusing speed during the run before Glyn tried to ease her up a touch at the turn to try and get the field back up to her before then just shooting away again from the chasers whilst still under a good hold to win her trial by 4 lenghts in the slick time of 53.71 over 900m.

Glyn reported afterwards that he was particulalrly happy with her trial and said that she could have won by 10 lengths had he let her extend. He said she was still quite green and doing a few things wrong so she also has plenty of improvement to come.

Trainer Gerald Ryan will now set Cavalry Rose to make her race debut in the $250,000 Inglis Classic race at her home track of Rosehill on Saturday the 21st of January, a race Triple Crown Syndications last won with the classy Miss Independent.

One To Watch

Triple Crown Syndications youngster Eight Straight (Lonhro ex Go Ruby Go) made his debut at the trials today at Warwick Farm in heat 6 for the 2yo's. Ridden by Corey Brown, Eight Straight was a bit tardy to get going, finding himself a couple of lengths off the other runners within the matter of a few strides. He then quickly tacked on to the back of them and found himself travelling well in the middle of a couple of other runners at the back of the pack. Upon entering the straight he didn't have much room but a gap eventually opened up for him and Corey guided him through whilst asking nothing of him. Eight Straight showed a good turn of foot to accelerate past a few others to finish a close third.

Corey Brown jumped off and reported that Eight Straight "went very well". He said he had a good look at a couple of the others when they jumped which saw him get away a bit slowly but he then did everything perfectly and he could have won the trial comfortably had he wanted to but the instructions were just to give him an educational trial.

Trainer Chris Waller is very pleased with the way Eight Straight is developing and believes with a little more time he has a very nice future ahead of him. As we know with the progeny of Lonhro, they are not typically early 2yo types, so it is all very encouraging that Eight Straight is showing all the right signs at this early stage of his career.

There is a fair chance that Eight Straight will head out to the paddock for a spell now but Chris will just monitor how he comes through his trial before making any decisions on spelling or even pushing on a little further this time in. We will let the horse tell him, so to speak.

It was great to see so many of Eight Straight's owners out there this morning to watch him go around, speak with Corey, see their striking looking colt up close and personal etc. We have a great group of owners in Eight Straight and we are sure we will have a lot of fun together over the coming years.


Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

2011 is now coming to a close and we would like to thank all of our clients for their ongoing support throughout what has been a fantastic year for the Triple Crown team of horses on the track. Furthermore we have shared so many fantastic experiences with you along the way. It's been a blast to say the least!

We would just like to take this opportunity to wish all of our clients, friends and supporters all the very best for a safe and merry Christmas with your families and we look forward to sharing a prosperous and exciting 2012 with you all - on and off the track.



Patronyme's Foal

We have had numerous people enquiring over the past few months about our former Triple Crown runner Patronyme (More Than Ready ex Descendent). Patronyme a $70,000 purchase by Triple Crown Syndications from the Magic Millions sales was an outstanding multiple Stakes winner for our owners and was eventually retired and then sold in 2011 at the Easter broodmare sale for $425,000.

Patronyme has since foaled down a Fastnet Rock colt for her new owners and we will certainly be following his development with great interest. Below is a small video clip produced by Eliza Park Stud which shows mum and bub parading.


Diamond Earth Puts Robl Back Among The Grinners

By Chris Roots
Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Robl got his biggest pay day for 12 months as he steered Diamond Earth to her second Inglis bonus series win in the Inglis Nursery at Warwick Farm yesterday.

Robl, who came back from a 12-month suspension three weeks ago, jumped Diamond Earth to the front and led all the way, holding off De Shamekh and the heavily backed favourite Flying Snitzel.
''She is just pure speed,'' Robl said. ''Once I crossed I tried to get her to come back but she was going to fight me, so I just went with her. ''She is a very nice filly and it is a nice race to win after the break I had.''

Diamond Earth has now chalked up more than $300,000 in earnings, having also won the Inglis two-year-old at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate Day.

However, it could have been different had Tommy Berry not had traffic problems on the favourite, which was $2.80 to $2.20 late in betting. While Diamond Earth was high-balling out in front, Flying Snitzel got dragged back to last on the turn.

''I had Corey [Brown on Impetuous] in front of me and he was going nowhere,'' Berry explained. ''I just couldn't get out and by the time I did on the turn the race was over.

''She hit the line very well and is a very good two-year-old, probably best filly in the race.''

Trainer Gerald Ryan said it reminded him of Hot Snitzel in the same race last year, when it ran fourth to Pane In The Glass. Berry admitted in the stewards room it was not one of his better rides and acting chairman Greg Rudolph told him, ''You should've persisted out wider rather than dropping in behind one going nowhere''.
Diamond Earth opened up a couple of lengths halfway down the straight and although tiring on the line, she won by three-quarters of a length from De Shamekh with Flying Snitzel 1¾ lengths away third.

Winning trainer Anthony Cummings said Diamond Earth was a natural two-year-old with great gate speed. ''All the family have good gate speed and high cruising speeds, all the successful ones anyway,'' Cummings said. ''She's no different. She's done that [sped out] pretty much every time we've taken her to the gates. ''At that speed I don't think she'd get 1200 metres but I guess next time we don't have to go that quick.''

Weekend Runners

Triple Crown Syndications will have 4 runners over the weekend for our team of owners to cheer home. The action starts tonight at the two night meetings at Canterbury and Moonee Valley.

First it will be Arabica stepping out in race 5 at Canterbury for a first up tilt at the 1100m. She seems to have returned well and looks an each-way chance.

Then it will be last start winner Testanova lining up in race 7 at Moonee Valley over 1200m. She has trained on well during the week and should be a pretty good each-way chance when she attempts to notch up back to back wins.

Then on Saturday we move to Warwick Farm where Flying Empress will be attempting to record three wins in a row in race 2 over 1600m. She goes into tomorrow's race in terrific form in what will be her first attempt over the mile. She presents as a very good winning chance.

We then back straight up in the following race (race 3) with last start winner Flying Snitzel, where she will try to claim the $250,000 Inglis Nursery. She should have the class over her rivals with the only question mark being the drop back in distance of 200m on the quick back up. In saying that, she goes into the race really well and she too is an excellent winning chance.

Triple Crown Is Flying


Last week it was Flying Empress bringing up a back-to-back winning double for Triple Crown Syndications with ease over 1400m at Warwick Farm to add to her impressive record which now stands at 4 metropolitan wins from just 9 career starts. Then on Friday afternoon at Canterbury we saw the arrival of another very exciting Triple Crown runner in the form of 2yo debutant Flying Snitzel.

Flying Snitzel looked a dominating figure in the parade ring and then duly dominated on the racetrack too when blitzing her rivals on debut over 1200m. The young Snitzel filly flew the gates and assumed the lead whilst setting a solid tempo. Flying Snitzel made it a one act affair in the straight when jockey Tommy Berry gave her a little more rein and she scooted away from the field before being eased down over the final 100m to score an all the way win by 3.3 lengths.


"It was an impressive win on Friday. She is a filly who just keeps improving with every bit of work. She's a cracking type and to see her accelerate away like that after setting a pretty solid tempo was a great effort. We had a huge group of owners and friends out there and I can tell you there was an almighty roar when she took out the race. It's always a great thrill to see so many excited owners experiencing that feeling that only fellow winning owners can ever relate to. They are a fun group of owners and we were rapt to get them an exciting horse like her" said Triple Crown's Chris Ward.

Triple Crown’s team of owners are enjoying a very prosperous time as we lead in to Christmas, firstly it was a win for Flying Empress at Warwick Farm over 1200m, followed by Testanova's first up win at Bendigo, then it was another win for Flying Empress back at Warwick Farm and now Flying Snitzel's exciting debut win at Canterbury.

"Weeks like these make all the hard work worth it" Ward said. "Michael and I do an enormous amount of work to ensure we select the right horses in the first place and then we are constantly working with our selected trainers to maximise our success on the track for our owners. We are now gearing up for the Magic Millions sales on the Gold Coast in January where we will be looking to find some more exciting youngsters."

Congratulations to Triple Crown's team of owners in Flying Snitzel: Triple Crown Flying Snitzel Syndicate (S Diakoulas, D Pearce), L Forrester, A Lumsden, S Nolan, D Goodwin, D King, J Williams, J Hezlett, P Kollias & T Tsoumbris.


Flying Snitzel Impresses On Debut

By Ray Thomas
The Daily Telegraph

GERALD Ryan, a master trainer of juveniles, unleashed one of the most promising youngsters to race in Sydney this season when Flying Snitzel scored easily on debut at Canterbury yesterday.

Flying Snitzel, the $2 favourite, raced up to her impressive trial form when she led throughout for a 3 1/4-length win in the Australian Turf Club Maiden (1200m). Ryan described Flying Snitzel as a "little professional".

"She's a nice filly who just keeps improving," Ryan said. "I'll see how she pulls up after today's race but I might look at a race for her at Rosehill on Boxing Day. Whether she is good enough for the autumn races, only time will tell."

Flying Snitzel, by leading sire Snitzel out of Group 1 The Metropolitan winner Hula Flight, was purchased by Triple Crown Syndications' Michael and Chris Ward for what now looks a bargain of just $25,000 at the Melbourne Inglis Premier Yearling Sale earlier this year.


The Canterbury twilight meeting, which attracted only a moderate crowd, also featured an impressive winning debut by the Joe Pride-trained three-year-old Green Beret in the Vinery Stud Plate (1250m).

Snitzel Filly Flies On Debut

By Arrowfield Stud

Almost exactly a year after Hot Snitzel won his debut at Rosehill by 2.5 lengths, the combination of Gerald Ryan and Triple Crown Syndications has unveiled another gifted 2YO by Snitzel, this time a filly named Flying Snitzel.

Pictured: Flying Snitzel as a yearling at Bellerive Stud. (Photo: Katrina Partridge)

Winner of her two trials, Flying Snitzel (ex Hula Flight by Hula Town) started favourite in the first race on the twilight card at Canterbury and lived up to her billing with a 3.3 length victory.

Hot Snitzel scored by 2.5 lengths at his first raceday start at Rosehill on 11 December 2010. He went on to Group 2 success and a Group 1 placing at two, and resumed this season with a courageous win in the ATC Arrowfield Brian Crowley S. LR on 15 October. So far the return on his $60,000 purchase price is more than $500,000.

Gerald Ryan said, "She's a nice filly who just keeps improving. I'll see how she pulls up after today's race but I might look at a race for her at Rosehill on Boxing Day."

Like Hot Snitzel, Flying Snitzel is a Bellerive Stud graduate of the Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale, where Triple Crown principals Chris & Michael Ward bought her for $25,000.

She is Snitzel's third debut 2YO winner this season after her stablemate Amorino and the Queensland colt Sizzling. Their performances have put Snitzel in second position on the early-season Australian 2YO Sires' list.

His position on the General list was boosted by four other performances today: wins by St Beune (Canterbury) and Weekend Special (Moonee Valley), and placings by Tigress Lily & Snitza at the same courses.

There are 13 catalogued opportunities to purchase a Snitzel yearling at the 2012 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale, three of them in the Arrowfield draft.

Wards Happy They Got A Taste Of Snitzel

By Shayne O’Cass
The Sportsman

While they missed out on securing this season’s crack Queensland two-year-old Sizzling, brothers Michael and Chris Ward have a handy replacement in Flying Snitzel, who makes her much anticipated debut at Canterbury today.

The Wards are the joint proprietors of Triple Crown Bloodstock, whose previous successes include the likes of Patronyme, Miss Independent and Hot Snitzel. They are active at all the major sales, including at the Gold Coast in 2011 where they were the under bidders on Magic Millions-bound Snitzel colt Sizzling. Undaunted, they ventured to Melbourne for the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale and left with an outstanding Snitzel daughter of Group 1 AJC Metropolitan Handicap winner Hula Flight, which they named Flying Snitzel. “She’s doing everything right at this point in time, having won her two trials and improving with each bit of trackwork,” Michael Ward told Sportsman. “If you look at type and breeding and the way that she trialled, we believe that she is going to get better with more ground. Today’s race is 1200m and I think she will be very strong to the line.”

Flying Snitzel was a bargain at just $25,000, more so given that she is eligible for countless bonuses as part of the Inglis Race Series. One of the major features of the $2.6 million series comes up on Saturday week at Warwick Farm with the running of the $250,000 Inglis Nursery (1000m). The Gerald Ryan-trained filly would easily guarantee herself a place in the field if she was to win today, with connections keeping open the possibility of a quick return to the races. “Look, that would depend on the nature of the win, but it is certainly an option to back her up,” Ward said. “Hot Snitzel did his best work when he was backed up quickly, they are a tough breed.”


Flying Snitzel isn’t the only talented Snitzel two-year-old who sports the red silks of Triple Crown Syndications. “Brilliant Snitzel has ability and started favourite in a couple of early two-year-old races,” Ward said. “She battled a virus in her first prep, so she’s having a good spell now and we will see her back in the autumn.”

Flying Empress Toys With Opposition

Triple Crown Syndications' exciting mare, Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady), did it again yesterday at Warwick Farm when toying with her rivals to win the 1400m event in impressive fashion.

Under boom apprentice Chad Schofield, Flying Empress jumped well and was into stride quickly before Chad elected to have her sit off the leader in the run. She was travelling so well into the bend that Chad elected to give her more rein and allow her to take the lead as they entered the straight. Flying Empress then quickly put a good gap on the field and sprinted away to a very comfortable win by 2.3 lengths. Chad never really had to ask her for a full effort and Flying Empress careered away with her ears pricked the whole way down the straight.

This takes her career record to 4 Metropolitan wins from just 9 career starts and $124,900 in prizemoney so far and there looks to be plenty more on its way!

A big congratulations to our following owners: A O'Meara, P Bull, A Groffen, L Hunt, B Nolan, D'Arcy Thoroughbreds Syndicate (MGR: J D'ARCY), D Gibson & F Tan.


Empress Flying Once Again

By Alex Steedman
Racing And Sports

Flying Empress will likely look to claim a third straight Warwick Farm win on Saturday week after the mare recorded an impressive victory at the track in Wednesday's Benchmark 75 F&M Handicap (1400m).

Flying Empress went into this afternoon's Warwick Farm 100 Club Handicap (1400m) as a well tried favourite following a determined win at the track in weekend grade last start.

Once again the Triple Crown Syndications mare did not disappoint her supporters with a comfortable victory under the guidance of apprentice Chad Schofield.

From barrier 8, the Fusaichi Pegasus mare was one of the best away and sat outside early leader Ballet Point.

It was a clinical win with Joseph Pride-trained four-year-old taking off early to pinch a handy break and from there her rivals merely chased in vain as she recorded a 2.3 length success.

“She did that pretty easy and full credit to the kid [Chad Schofield],” Pride said.

“He knew what he had under the bonnet there at the corner and shot her away and that is probably a good idea for a kid rather than get into a tussle over the last bit with a stronger senior jockey.”

Flying Empress made her race debut back in July 2010 with a comfortable win at Canterbury which was followed by another impressive win in slick time at the track five months later.

When all eyes were then upon her last autumn she was unable to fulfil expectations however the lightly-raced mare is beginning to make good now based on these latest consecutive wins.

“These horses that get a bit of a boom on them early and everyone is keeping an eye on them, they are sort of public property,” Pride said.

“She won her first two starts like she was a bit of a world beater, had a few problems with her in between but she certainly seems to be back on track.”

Pride suggested he will try not to break the current winning formula for Flying Empress who at this stage should line up in the $70,000 Fillies and Mares Benchmark 80 Handicap (1300m) at Warwick Farm's Saturday meeting on December 17.

“There is another meeting here at Warwick Farm next Saturday,” Pride said.

“I like taking horses back to the scene of the crime and this is the scene of a couple of crimes for her.”

The victory of Flying Empress was the middle leg of a winning treble for highly promising apprentice Chad Schofield.

Schofield commenced his winning day aboard the Chris Waller-trained Ziprossa and concluded it with a success on Double Crescent for his master David Payne.

His win aboard Flying Empress however was arguably the showpiece of the day.

“She jumped good and they wanted to kick up inside so I just let her sit off of the leader,” Schofield said.

“She was travelling so well coming up to the bend so I got her rolling with the big weight and she was pretty strong.

“She loved the 1400m and she will win again.”

A $47,500 purchase as a yearling from the 2009 Inglis Classic Sale, Flying Empress has amassed nearly $125,000 in prizemoney earnings thanks to four wins and a minor placing from nine career starts.

Flying Empress Going For Back To Back Wins

Triple Crown Syndications’ talented mare Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady) will line up on Wednesday at her home track of Warwick Farm in race 5 over 1400m. She has been given 60.5kgs by the handicapper however we have elected to book in-form apprentice Chad Schofield and use his 3kg claim. Flying Empress has drawn wide in gate 9 of 13.

Flying Empress looks ready now for the 1400m after she was very strong to the line in her last start win over 1200m. She has trained on very well and if anything she has improved since her last start win so we believe she is a good chance of notching up her fourth Metropolitan win from only nine career starts. Fingers crossed!

Flying Snitzel Ready

Triple Crown Syndications’ young 2yo filly, Flying Snitzel (Snitzel ex Hula Flight), had her second trial today at Royal Randwick and this time she had Tommy Berry navigating over the 850m.

Flying Snitzel jumped pretty well before taking a sit this time in 4th position on the fence (as opposed to last time where she led all the way) . After travelling well she entered the straight spotting the leaders about 4-5 lengths. Tommy asked her for a little effort and she showed good acceleration to finish strongly over the top of them and win her trial in the fastest time of the morning (50.30 with no other winner breaking 51 secs).

It was pleasing to see her perform like this after taking a sit this time which gives her a little versatility after showing last time out that she could lead an win also. Provided Flying Snitzel comes through today's trial well then she has shown that she is now ready to race in the next week or two. We will discuss the likely target for her race debut with trainer Gerald Ryan over the coming days but at this stage it will probably be either over 1200m at Canterbury next Friday night or alternatively a week later in the Inglis Nursery race over 1000m at Warwick Farm. Ultimately we think she will be looking for a mile so we look forward with one eye to her next prep when we will be able to get her up over a bit more ground.

It's only early days but it certainly has been an encouraging start to date for Flying Snitzel and we have a fantastic group of owners in her which have already shown they will be great fun to share the ride with.

Testanova Wins In Style

Triple Crown Syndications’ Testanova (Testa Rossa ex On Cosmos) showed her class today when charging home to win in good style at Bendigo over 1100m with Michael Rodd on board. The Mark Kavanagh trained filly started as favourite today after two close second placings in her only two prior outings.

Testanova jumped well today and Rodd had her take up a handy position just in behind the speed before she started to race a bit too keenly. She eventually settled and Rodd left her run late but ultimately exposed her at the right time before she surged home to claim the leader not long before the winning post. Michael Rodd commented afterwards that “she is an honest filly with a good turn of foot who really tries her heart out”.

She went into today’s assignment with further improvement to come which is promising for her next start. Testanova’s race record now reads as 3 starts for one win and two seconds. It was a well-earned victory today and congratulations to all of her thrilled owners: W Munro, C Westaway, J McDonald, J Woods, D Williams, C Mallinson, R Dixon, K Naylor, S Breban, S Willrath & M Foote.


Testanova A Good Chance

3yo Filly Testanova (Testa Rossa ex On Cosmos) will be representing Triple Crown Syndications and their owners on Thursday when she lines up in race 2 at Bendigo over 1100m. This will be her third career start after two 2nd placings last preparation as a 2yo. Trainer Mark Kavanagh has been pleased with the manner in which she has returned and we have Michael Rodd booked to ride. She should be a good chance so fingers crossed!

Nice Trials

Triple Crown Syndications had two horses go around yesterday at the Rosehill barrier trials for two winners. Firstly it was our 2yo Flying Snitzel (Snitzel ex Hula Flight) who jumped well and showed good speed for a filly who we expect will actually appreciate a bit of ground in due course. Flying Snitzel led all the way and was not asked to do much in the straight. She was very professional and certainly pleased her rider Nash Rawiller. Next we had Tabliope (Commands ex Cliantha) go through her paces with Hugh Bowman on board and she also jumped well and took up the lead and that is where she remained for the whole journey with no-one making any ground on her during the run home and she won her heat by nearly 3 lengths.

Flying Empress Wins At Warwick Farm

Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady) returned to the winners stall on Saturday for Triple Crown Syndications and their excited team of owners at Warwick Farm. The 1200m event turned out to be a two horse battle with stable mate Trilione as the pair kicked clear of the rest of the field early in the straight. Flying Empress led the way before being headed by the fast finishing Trilione (who got a neck to half a length in front) before Flying Empress showed great determination and courage (under the strong riding of Glyn Schofield) in fighting back to claim the lead right before the winning post.

Triple Crown’s Michael Ward said "It was great to see her win like that today. She’s a mare with a tonne of ability and she is building a very nice record now with 3 Metropolitan wins and over $100,000 in prizemoney from only 8 career starts. In fact, she has won a Metropolitan race as a 2yo, 3yo and now 4yo.”

Flying Empress began her race career with a bang winning her first two races in emphatic style and announced herself as the "real deal". Then she went for a spell before coming back like a different horse. Trainer Joe Pride said "She looked like an absolute superstar. I’ve had a few respiratory problems with her and I’ve tinkered around with the gear and the blinkers went back on today.”

Congratulations to her owners: A O'Meara, P Bull, A Groffen, L Hunt, B Nolan, D'Arcy Thoroughbreds Syndicate (MGR: J D'ARCY), D Gibson & F Tan.

Sizzling Debut

In January 2011 Triple Crown's Chris & Mike Ward were up on the Gold Coast conducting their annual round of inspections at the Magic Millions complex in advance of the sale. They were three quarters of the way through their list when they arrived out the back in the QC Stable and asked the guys at Evergreen Stud to pull out their draft of horses. They were impressed with the way they had prepared their yearlings this year but there was one in particular that had Chris & Mike excited. A cracking Snitzel colt out of a stakes placed mare called Admirelle. This athletic colt ticked all the boxes and was very much the early going type. He was a real standout.

Chris & Mike then went about lining up some clients to buy him with. People they knew in advance would be interested in such a horse. We got agreement between the parties to buy the colt up to $250,000. As luck (or more to the point a lack of luck) would have it he sold for $260,000 which left Triple Crown as the under bidder at $250,000.

Now this colt is named Sizzling and is being trained in Brisbane by Kelso Wood. He had his first start on Saturday at Eagle Farm with Chris Munce on board. The word had obviously got out that he was going very well as he was sent out a very short $1.30 favourite on debut. The support was well justified when Sizzling rocketed home to win by 6 lengths and in Class Record time. His future is looking bright and must be now be installed as the early favourite for the Magic Millions in January.

The appropriately named Sizzling is one to follow.

PS: It's not long now until Chris & Mike will be heading back up to the Gold Coast for the next Magic Millions sales. If you would like to be a part of our ownership group in 2012, it's always a good idea to let Chris or Mike know now in advance.

Rachel Alexandra

Imagine winning a major Grade 1 (Group 1) race like this. See below for the exceptional Rachel Alexandra's win in the 2009 Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks. You could say this is old news, which it is, but we never tire of watching it. She did it un-extended. The jockey never moved on her. Simply outstanding!


A Life Experience That Will Not Be Forgotten

Thanks Michael,

Finally got home about 1pm today just in time to lose some more money on the Melbourne Cup!

Good decision to spell Hot Snitzel after busting his gut for those last two runs, lets hope there are more good times ahead in the Autumn.

Thanks again for organizing the extra tickets for Jeff and Lisa on Derby Day, we all had fantastic day!

I can’t believe that in 11 months we have gone from winning a two year old Saturday race at Rosehill in December last year (which was a dream come true) to running in Australia’s premier three year old sprint on Derby Day! Throw in Listed and Group stakes wins and placings along the way, a Golden Slipper start, Golden Slipper Ball and NSW Horse of the year awards - its been one hell of a ride! I think we all need a spell now! I can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store for the next twelve months!

Cheers,
Scott Nolan

Dunaden Wins The Melbourne Cup

The French trained Dunaden won today's $6,000,000 Melbourne Cup at Flemington in a nail biting finish which had to be determined by the judge after magnifying the photo finish 4-times.

It was a classy and determined win and a great result for jockey Christophe Lemaire who had flown in from Japan without even knowing if he had a ride in the race. Given he was a late replacement for Craig Williams, Christophe had no other rides for the day, so it was a one shot-one kill proposition for him and he delivered the goods with a perfectly timed run. But you must also feel for Craig Williams who was all set to ride Dunaden in his quest to become the first jockey to complete an incredible Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup treble.

There are going to be a few sore French heads tomorrow after they celebrate winning the race that stops a nation and collecting the $3,600,000 winner's cheque in the process.

Terrific Run By Hot Snitzel

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames of Paris) ran a very gallant race on Saturday in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes up the straight of Flemington. It wasn't his best performance (as it needed to be to knock off the Champion Sepoy) but it was full of his usual fight and determination.

Hot Snitzel jumped well and got into stride quickly however he was unable to obtain some cover from the strong headwind as planned. At the 400m he was travelling well and the excitement levels went through the roof as we saw how the others were travelling and we could tell it was going to be a pretty close fight to the line. At the 300m mark our jockey Hugh Bowman believed we were going to finish in the top 3 but by the 150m he felt Hot Snitzel was running on empty legs and by the 100m he felt he would start going backwards as he was that tired. But to Hot Snitzel's credit he just dug deep and kept fighting all the way to the line to finish only 2 lengths behind the winner Sepoy and only 0.5 of a length out of the placings.

Hot Snitzel's outstanding win in the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes proved to be too much of a gut buster especially when he had only the one trial leading into it. This in turn left Hot Snitzel a little flat for his second up race in the Coolmore and it showed over the concluding 150m when he felt the pinch. Hugh Bowman said the previous run just took too much out of Hot Snitzel but had he been able to reproduce his run in the Brian Crowley then he believes Hot Snitzel would have been right in the finish.

Furthermore in hindsight it became very obvious that the inside of the track was off on Saturday. Meaning it was slower going than the outside. Hot Snitzel from barrier 3 had no option to be on the far inside whilst the others finished over the top of him on the outside. This gives further credit to a great effort by Hot Snitzel. This trend was noticed by the jockey's who later aimed for the outside half of the track to find the faster lanes.

Another most pleasing aspect was that we enjoyed a fantastic Derby Day with our owners in what is the best day's racing of the year. It was a huge crowd of nearly 100,000 yet the facilities are spread out so well organised that it all went so smoothly (except for getting stranded with the Qantas strike!) and the atmosphere was just sensational.

Hot Snitzel - 2011 Coolmore Stud Stakes - The Eachway Hope

By www.races.com.au

Trainer Gerard Ryan is undoubtedly getting a lot of pleasure watching the exploits of his three-year-old galloper Hot Snitzel.

Ryan trained his sire the Oakleigh Plate winner Snitzel and now Hot Snitzel gets another chance to match that speedster by joining him as a Group 1 winner.
Luxbet have Hot Snitzel as equal second favourite at a whopping $11 in the 2011 $502,000 Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes with the short price of favourite Sepoy Luxbet $1.28 dominating the market.

2011 Coolmore Stud Stakes – horse profile

• #3 Hot Snitzel (barrier 3) 56.5kg
• Three year old chestnut gelding
• Record: 10 starts 4 wins 2 second 2 third.
• Winning distance range 1100m to 1400m
• Best win: 2011 Group 2 Sires’ Produce 1400m at Eagle Farm
• Trainer: Gerald Ryan, Rosehill
• Jockey, Hugh Bowman.
• Latest price Luxbet $11

The question is can Hot Snitzel cause a minor surprise and take the scalp of one of the best juveniles we have seen in years.

Sepoy and Hot Snitzel met once in the Group 1 Golden Slipper in April.
While Sepoy was seen at his best, not so Hot Snitzel who settled further back in the field than usual, hung out during the race and failed to run on.
It was about the worst run Hot Snitzel has produced having been unplaced just twice in ten starts.

Now the return bout is on.

Hot Snitzel has an impressive turn of foot and when well ridden can use it to devastating effect.

He is a Flemington straight unknown, some horses love it but others despise it -  that is the chance a punter will need to take with the gelding in the 2011 Coolmore Stud Stakes.

Where Hot Snitzel has an unblemished record is on slow ground and if the Flemington track deteriorates due to rain it could play into Hot Snitzel’s favour.

He gets Sepoy at the end of a long preparation and for most that horse will be too short to wager.

Hot Snitzel is well worth an eachway ticket.

Brilliant Snitzel Short Favourite On Saturday

Following on from an encouraging debut run where 2yo Brilliant Snitzel (Snitzel ex Heart Of Diamonds) had a number of things go against her, she will now line up this Saturday at Rosehill in the 2yo race over 1100m. In short, she should win this assignment as she has the ability to have this field covered. However the unknown factor is the fact that she has had a small virus in between runs  and we just don't know exactly how much it has taken out of her. She now appears over the virus and all outward signs are good. Trainer, Gerald Ryan will have her bloods taken on Friday and if they come back clear then she will take her place in the race.

Hot Snitzel To Tackle Sepoy

Following on from his exceptional stakes win last Saturday, we have decided that Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) will now head to the $500,000 Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington on Derby Day (Saturday 29th of October).  It is here that Hot Snitzel will take on a crack field of 3yo's including the red-hot Sepoy. We have Hugh Bowman booked for the ride in what will be Hot Snitzel's first attempt up the straight at Flemington.

Outstanding Win For Hot Snitzel

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) returned for his Spring campaign with a bang today, winning the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes over 1200m at Royal Randwick with an exceptional performance full of courage and class.

Hot Snitzel won by the small margin of a 1/2 head over Combat Kitty but this was an outstanding win. Hot Snitzel was taking on a high quality field full of depth and before the race trainer, Gerald Ryan declared Hot Snitzel only about 85% fit for this first up run. Most of his competitors were either race fit or had at least 2 trials leading into this race, so we knew if he was going to be vulnerable today, it would be over the final furlong.

Hot Snitzel drew an awkward wide barrier which left us in two minds of either pushing forward and trying to cross or electing to take a sit behind the speed. We decided to be positive and jockey Josh Parr got him into stride quickly and drove him forward to take up a position outside the leader Ying La. After doing some extra work to get there they then set a cracking pace and strung out the field. After doing so much work up front, Hot Snitzel and Ying La were both entitled to wilt in the straight, however Hot Snitzel kicked clear to take the lead shortly after straightening. Hot Snitzel was left a sitting duck from a long way out and when the challengers came, Hot Snitzel just kept finding more to give. It was a most a courageous win today under the top weight and it was great to see him return so well after a scintillating 2yo campaign.

Josh Parr reported after the race that it was a huge effort from Hot Snitzel and that he just had too much heart and class for the others. Josh said he could feel Combat Kitty coming up fast on the inside but as soon as Hot Snitzel caught sight of it he just found another gear to fight it off. Josh said it felt like Hot Snitzel may have been toying with them today.

We will now send Hot Snitzel down to Melbourne with his next start to be in either the Group 1 Coolmore Stakes for 3yo's to take on Sepoy or alternatively we may go to the Group 2 Salinger Stakes to take on the older horses. Both of these races are to be run at Flemington in a fortnight on Derby Day (Australia's highest quality race day of the year).

Hot Snitzel was purchased as a yearling by Triple Crown Syndications for $60,000 from the Bellerive Stud draft in the Melbourne Premier sale. Hot Snitzel has only just started his 3yo year and has already amassed $514,400 in prizemoney.

Congratulations to our owners who have been a fantastic group to share the ride with. They are J Kennedy, R Kennedy, P & V Kennedy, A & P Nicholls, S Nolan, J Karaca, R Martin, A Kelaher, G Woodman.

Hot Snitzel Returns This Saturday

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) returns to Royal Randwick this Saturday for his first run back this preparation. He will line up in the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes over 1200m which has thrown up a high quality field this year.

After a hugely successful campaign through the Brisbane carnival last preparation which was highlighted by Hot Snitzel's emphatic 3 length win in the Group 2 Sires Produce Stakes followed by a terrific 2nd in the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes, Hot Snitzel looks to have returned in great order with an impressive trial leading in to this first up assignment.

With only one trial under the belt against rivals who will have the fitness edge on him, we still believe Hot Snitzel will run very well on Saturday.

Brilliant Snitzel To Debut At Rosehill

Triple Crown Syndications' Brilliant Snitzel (Snitzel ex Heart Of Diamonds) will line up to make her race debut on Saturday at Rosehill in race 2 which is an 1100m handicap for the 2yo's (both sexes).

Brilliant Snitzel has trialled very well leading into this assignment. She has shown she can be quite adaptable which she will probably need to be from the awkward barrier 11. We have engaged Christian Reith for the ride and expect her to run very well.

Spirit Of Speed Debuts in Breeder's Plate

Triple Crown Syndications' Spirit Of Speed (Flying Spur ex Miss Victoria) will make his ractrack debut tomorrow at Randwick on Super Saturday in the time honoured Listed Breeder's Plate over 1000m.

His debut has come around quickly for his excited group of owners and off the back of two impressive trials in recent weeks. The early fixed odds markets have installed him as favourite for the 2yo event for colts and geldings. We have Corey Brown on board and barrier 2 should allow him to have a good run in transit. It is hard to do one's form for this race given they are all first starters but trainer Chris Waller is very happy with Spirit Of Speed saying he is fit and well going into the race and should hopefully be fighting out the finish.

Triple Crown's Snitzel's

Triple Crown Syndications has a real liking for the progeny of Arrowfield's stallion Snitzel. It's still early days as far as Snitzel's stud career but we have already tasted great success with them. Yesterday saw two Triple Crown Snitzels hit the track at the Rosehill trials and they didn't disappoint.

First it was 2yo Brilliant Snitzel (Snitzel ex Heart Of Diamonds) who trialled most impressively in winning her heat in a very slick 54.68 in the heavy conditions over 900m. This was in fact the fastest time of the day for all ages and sexes and she has done it under a strong hold. Our jockey Corey Brown reported afterwards that she did everything right and felt terrific. Gerald Ryan will now have her set for her race debut on Saturday the 8th at Rosehill.

Next it was Triple Crown 3yo Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris), who was recently named as one of 3 nominees for the NSW 2YO Racehorse Of The Year Award. After a spectacular 2yo season it was great to see him back in action on the track. With Hugh Bowman in the saddle he too won his trial un-extended. His time was fast also when stopping the clock at 54.91 under double wraps. Hughie reported that he was really happy with the way he has returned and said he is bang on target to return to the races in the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes over 1200m at Randwick on the 15th of October.

See their trial's here...
Triple Crown Youngsters Shape Up Well

The 2YO trials were held this morning at Canterbury with both Triple Crown Syndications runners performing well.

Spirit Of Speed (Flying Spur ex Miss Victoria) was the first to go around and was ridden by Corey Brown. He jumped quite well before travelling just behind the leaders and then quickened well in the straight to go on a win the trial by a narrow margin over Forget (with 6.5 lengths back to third). Spirit Of Speed whilst not fully extended ran the fastest trial of the day for the colts and geldings. Presuming he comes through the trial well, he will most likely be ready to now go through to the races which will probably see him debut in the Listed Breeders Plate.

Brilliant Snitzel (Snitzel ex Heart Of Diamonds) was next to go around in the following heat and again with Corey Brown in the saddle. She jumped pretty well before also taking up a position just behind the leaders back on the fence. After entering into the straight Brilliant Snitzel showed good acceleration with Hussousa to clear away from the pack. Corey didn't ask too much of her towards the end and let her coast to the line a couple lengths behind Hussousa and then nearly another 6 lengths back to third. Corey reported that Brilliant Snitzel was quite green and new to it all but she is going to make into a lovely horse. She will now most likely trial again at Rosehill on the 29th of September before being ready to make her race track debut.

'Official' 2YO Trials At Canterbury

The annual 'official' 2YO trials which are normally held at the beginning of each new season for the 2yo's at Royal Randwick will be held this Monday but please note that they have been relocated this year to Canterbury due to the ongoing grandstand safety issues at Randwick. In total there will be 91 2yo's going through their paces (39 Fillies and 52 colts & geldings). Given they are qualifying trials (for ballot purposes for the upcoming races like the Gimcrack Stakes & Breeders Plate), the youngsters have been allocated barriers for the occasion.

Triple Crown Syndications will be represented on the day with two youngsters. Firstly in Heat 3 we have the Chris Waller trained colt, Spirit Of Speed (Flying Spur ex Miss Victoria) jumping from barrier 2 and then in the Heat 4 we have the Gerald Ryan trained filly, Brilliant Snitzel (Snitzel ex Heart Of Diamonds) also jumping from barrier 2.

Spirit Of Speed's Debut Trial

Triple Crown Syndications' 2yo Spirit Of Speed (Flying Spur ex Miss Victoria) took part in this seasons first barrier trials for 2yo's at Warwick Farm this week. Over 800m and with Corey Brown in the saddle, Spirit Of Speed demonstrated that he still has plenty to learn and that he has nice ability at the same time. After jumping pretty well he showed good early speed to take up the lead, whilst at the same time carrying on and throwing his head around. It took about a furlong for him to settle and from there travelled very nicely. He was hard held by Corey in the straight as per pre-trial instructions by trainer Chris Waller. Chris wanted it to be a purely educational experience and that's exactly what it was. Spirit Of Speed finished 2nd by a half head in the slick time of 48.10 seconds.

It was a very pleasing effort for his first outing and Spirit Of Speed looked the pick from this trial and no doubt could have won had he been given a touch more rein (but that obviously wasn't the purpose of the trial).

With 2yo's anything can happen at any point but we now look forward to a second barrier trial in just under a fortnight before targeting the early 2yo races.


ACT Horse Of The Year Does It Again

Fresh from being officially awarded the ACT Horse Of The Year Award last Friday, Triple Crown Syndications' Merci Grand kicked off the new season in style and showed why she earned her crown.

Merci Grand was competing at Wagga over her pet distance of 1400m and after jumping well and driving forward under the top weight to take the lead the race was nearly as good as over. She relaxed beautifully and then kicked well in the straight to maintain her lead right through to the line to record her 8th career win and keep the bank account ticking over nicely.


First Babies To Trial

The first Metropolitan trials this season for 2yo's will be run at Warwick Farm on Monday. There are only 5 horses ready this early to trial and Triple Crown Syndications have one of them, with Spirit Of Speed (Flying Spur ex Miss Victoria) representing us.

It's always an interesting time of the year when these young ones start hitting the track. With Spirit Of Speed it is a case of so far, so good. He is obviously proving so far that he is quite precocious, he's showing ability and he looks a million dollars.

Being qualifying barrier trials they have allocated barriers and Spirit Of Speed has received barrier 3. We look forward to seeing him in action as the first Triple Crown 2yo to the trials for the new 2011/12 season.


Larger Saddlecloth Numbers To Be Used In Sydney

Racing NSW is today introducing new saddlecloths at Canterbury Park for punters to more easily identify their respective horses.

The much larger numbers on the saddlecloths will mean punters and racegoers are able to pick up their horse more easily during a race, especially if not familiar with the colours on the jockey’s silks.

“We have trialled various sizes and colours over the past couple of months,” said Racing NSW chief executive, Peter V’landys.

“We were informed punters are keen on seeing larger saddlecloth numbers on their horses and we thought it a good idea to explore the options to make things easier for punters and race fans.

“Based on the colours that presented best in the initial trial, we’ve picked two colours for the saddlecloths; luminous yellow numbers for one set and white for the other, both on a dark navy background.”

The trial will be conducted for the next few months at as many metropolitan meetings as practical but sponsorship has to be taken into account in certain races.

“These new saddlecloths will be used frequently starting at Canterbury Park today,” Mr V’landys said. “At the end of the trial we will study the feedback with a view to the saddlecloths being used on a permanent basis.”

High Court Deliberation Held Back

Story By Alex Steedman  
Racing & Sports   

Judges deliberation over the Race Fields Legislation case will not commence indefinitely with both appellants and Racing NSW required to submit further documentation over the next seven days after the High Court hearing in Canberra this week.

The appellants [Betfair and Sportsbet] made their final submissions to the High Court in this afternoon's session with loss of competition in the national wagering market and discriminatory laws against intestate corporate bookmakers key points against Race Fields Legislation.

While High Court sessions concluded this afternoon after three days, a date for when the Race Fields Legislation case goes under deliberation from the High Court Judges has not been set after Betfair and Sportsbet disagreed with reply points put forward by Racing NSW.

Betfair and Sportsbet will have seven days to address the reply points via written documentation.

Racing NSW will also be granted this permission following the corporate bookmakers latest submission.

The legal counsel of Betfair and Sportsbet were the last to address the court continuing their push the Race Fields Legislation fee is discriminatory towards them as interstate traders and protectionist for intrastate traders such as NSW Tab and NSW bookmakers.

They argued these points against Race Fields Legislation under section 92 of the Australian Constitution whereby 'trade, commerce and intercourse among the States shall be absolutely free.'

Both Betfair's Andrew Twaits and Racing NSW CEO Peter V'landys were understandably reluctant to speak on the hearing following its three days at the High Court Of Australia, V'landys did however suggest he was “quietly confident” the final ruling scheduled for December would be in their favour.

Miss Independent Chases Black Type

Triple Crown Syndications' Miss Independent (Choisir ex Bomba) is set to line up in Saturday's Listed Toy Show Quality over 1300m at Warwick Farm.

It has come up as a much harder race this year in comparrison to 2010 however if she can finish in the first three and earn some valuable black type in would be the icing on the cake of a marvellous career for Miss Independent and her syndicate owners. She has already won in excess of $550,000 in prizemoney and has been one of Sydney's most consistent racemares for a number of years now.

It is shaping up as a very strong race with multiple live chances. Miss Independent does get through the wet conditions but we would prefer to see it somehow dry up a bit before Saturday's race which would see her come more into the race. Glyn Schofield is booked for the ride and Miss Independent has drawn a little awkward with barrier 9.

Hot Snitzel To Target Group 1 Coolmore Stakes

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) has returned to work this week in preparation for his Spring campaign which will see trainer Gerald Ryan set him for the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington.

After an exceptional 2yo season which culminated in Hot Snitzel being nominated (along with Sepoy and Helmet) for the NSW 2YO Horse Of The Year Award. Hot Snitzel's exciting first season of racing saw him produce an outstanding win in the Group 2 Sires Produce Stakes by 3 lengths and then a somewhat unlucky 2nd in the Group 1 TJ Smith Classic. It was a season that saw him continue to improve from race to race and we now look forward to the Spring with great anticipation.

Carbon Taikun Impresses

Triple Crown Syndications' Carbon Taikun (Lonhro ex Legally Bay) returned to the trials today at Rosehill over 900m. After finishing in 2nd position at Warwick Farm first up, it was decided to give him a soft trial today to keep him ticking over as there was no immediate suitable race for him on the calendar. This meant that we have had to wait until next week for his next start which will be at Royal Randwick over 1400m.

Carbon Taikun jumped well today and sat in behind the speed of the trial before finishing it off very impressively, whilst being asked to do nothing, to win the trial by 1.5 lengths. This should have him ready to be very competitive next week.

Hot Snitzel Nominated For NSW 2YO Of The Year Award

The NSW Racehorse Owners Association has been in touch with the exciting news that Triple Crown Syndications' outstanding 2yo HOT SNITZEL has officially been nominated for the NSW 2YO Of The Year Award to be presented to the winner at the 2011 Racing's Night Of Champions.

The three nominees for this prestigious award are;
Sepoy
Hot Snitzel
Helmet

Our ownership group feel very honoured and proud to have our horse recognised in this way and in such elite company. We all now look forward to the fantastic black tie affair to be held on the 11th of August at the Randwick Pavilion.


Triple Crown On A Roll

Triple Crown Syndications have had an outstanding season on the racetrack and are on a real roll as the season is coming to a close. In fact, the stats on Triple Crown Syndications' runners  over the last few months alone reveal the following;

• 27 Starters
• 7 x Winners, 7 x Seconds, 5 x Thirds, 1 x Fourths, 3 x Fifths.
  
• Winning Stike Rate = 25.93%
• Place Strike Rate = 70.37%
• Top 5 Strike Rate = 85.19%

To put this in context, the Strike Rates for Australia's Top 5 leading trainers currently range between;

• Winning Strike Rate range: 13.2% - 21.8%
• Place Strike Rate range: 35.2% - 47.8%

Merci Does It Again

Merci Grand (Choisir ex Thanksgiving) did it in style again today when winning first up over 1200m at Wagga. Trainer Nick Olive has had her in outstanding form winning 7 of her last 17 starts (that’s a 41% winning strike rate!). It's this excellent form that sees her leading the table in the charge towards being crowned as the ACT Racehorse Of The Year.

After jumping fairly, jockey Brendan Ward, let her settle towards the back of the field whilst the leaders set a solid tempo up front. Shortly after entering the straight Merci Grand was angled out to start her run and as soon as she balanced up she was off. She kicked well clear to score another commanding win.

Congratulations to all of Merci Grand's Triple Crown owners: G Radloff, RFW Syndicate, R James, C Parris, M Wilson, A Smith, Ms S Cronk & The Oakleigh Boys Synd (Mgr: K Rickard).


Crown Of Ascot Rolls Them At The Farm

Racing And Sports

Crown Of Ascot returned to the track for a first up kill today at Warwick Farm and continued the winning roll of Triple Crown Syndications.

The Joe Pride-trained Crown Of Ascot jumped beautifully from the wide barrier before in-form jockey Christian Reith took him under a hold to have him sit mid-field.

From there Crown Of Ascot had to travel three wide with cover during the run before angling out further around the home turn to gain clear running.

Reith's timing was spot on and Crown Of Ascot quickly put the them away in the twinkling of an eye and went on to score a dominant win by 2 lengths over the 1100m journey.

Triple Crown's Michael Ward was thrilled with the return of Crown Of Ascot.

“He's always showed us plenty of ability from day one however he was held back in his first prep after developing a couple of bone chips in his knees, so we advised our owners to have them removed, which is a pretty simple procedure, before starting again with him,” Ward said.

“He's now returned this prep sound and a very happy horse. He trialled impressively leading into today's race and we were confident of a good run today, whilst knowing he will improve with the run, but I think you will see him continue to improve when he gets up over 7 furlongs.”

The win of Crown Of Ascot continues a sustained period of success on the track for Triple Crown selected horses.

Triple Crown's directors and brothers Michael and Chris Ward have built an enviable strike rate with their syndicated horses over the last few years. There's been a lot of fun for the brothers but a lot of hard work too behind the scenes.

“We do put in an enormous amount of work in selecting the right horses in the first place and have a strict criteria in what we look for, which is the most crucial aspect, and then carefully manage their careers with our team of leading trainers to try and ensure each horse reaches it's full potential. It's something we really enjoy doing and we are thrilled our owners are being rewarded on the track.”

Competition Winner

Congratulations to our photo competition winner, Tony Hansell, for correctly stating that the photo of the jockey statue wearing the red Triple Crown silks was taken in the mounting yard of the Gold Coast Turf Club. A red Triple Crown polo is on its way out to you Tony.

A Nice Message Received

Thanks Mike and Chris,

What an amazing six months its been, more excitement and good times than I dared to dream was possible in owning your first horse. As well as Hot Snitzel, I think the rest of us need a spell as well!

Thanks again for everything over the past few months.

Talk soon.

Kind Regards,

Scott

Huge run By Hot Snitzel In TJ Smith

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) ran a terrific race on Saturday in the Group 1 TJ Smith Classic at Eagle Farm. He jumped ok under Hugh Bowman from the wide barrier and began to press forward to try and take up his customary forward position. The only problem with this is that Hot Snitzel was the short priced favourite and largely considered the one to beat in this Group 1 event and it seemed a number of the other jockeys were a little too pre-occupied with trying to make life difficult for the favourite Hot Snitzel and began to push forward underneath him to force him to stay wide or work hard to get across in front. Hot Snitzel eventually found his way across and took up the lead.  No sooner had he done this then Fontelina and Double Impact pushed forward again to take him on again. They gave Hot Snitzel no peace at all and certainly made him work hard. Meanwhile the eventual winner, Benfica, was sitting back on the inside receiving a cushy run and text book ride by Kerrin McEvoy.

Hot Snitzel still managed to display a great kick early in the straight to give him a winning chance before Benfica railed up inside him to win the race and complete a historic 2yo Group 1 clean sweep for Peter Snowden and the Darly team. Hot Snitzel's effort was first class for a courageous 2nd placing. Incidentally the two horses who took him on during the run ended up finishing 9.5 and 17.3 lengths back. It was a proud group of owners who greeted Hot Snitzel back into the enclosure and he was even given a small round of applause for his effort (which you don't normally experience for a horse which hasn't actually won the race).

Many of the industry's experts were also highly impressed with Hot Snitzel's performance too, heaping praise on his 'gutsy' effort. For example, TVN's expert commentator, Richard Callander, commented after the race that Hot Snitzel's run was outstanding and he was the run of the race.

Hot Snitzel's QLD carnival campaign was outstanding and saw him develop from a very talented horse to a topliner culminating in a runaway Group 2 win in the Sires Produce Stakes and courageous 2nd in the Group 1 TJ Smith Classic. His career tally now stands at 9 starts for 3 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds and $454,400 in prizemoney. Hot Snitzel will now head to the paddock for a well earned holiday and return late in the Spring for a most likely assault on the Group 1 Coolmore Stakes over 1200m at Flemington.

Hot Snitzel Shooting For Group 1 Glory

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) lines up tomorrow in the $500,000 Group 1 TJ Smith Classic over 1600m at Eagle Farm.

Hugh Bowman retains the ride for Hot Snitzel's first attempt over the mile and we have drawn awkwardly in barrier 10 of 11.

Can he do it?

We believe so! You never truly know if a horse can definitely see out a distance until they have been tested over the journey but when Hot Snitzel won the Group 2 Sires Produce last week he hit the line full of running and was even eased down towards the end, suggesting the extra distance will not be a concern. Furthermore, whilst his sire Snitzel was a sprinter, his dam side of the family has produced plenty of mile plus horses again suggesting he is every chance of running out a strong mile.

Hot Snitzel has been up now for a long time and most 2yo's would have either trained off or at least peaked before now but the amazing thing with Hot Snitzel is that he has been flourishing and just continues to improve right through the preparation. Hot Snitzel has twice been backed up within the week and on both occasions has performed very well, so the quick back-up should not be a problem either. He is a tough customer and Gerald Ryan has done a fantastic job with him.

It has been a hugely successful 2yo campaign to date for Hot Snitzel. In fact, with the exception of the Golden Slipper (where he mentally lost the plot before the race), you could genuinely argue that he could have been undefeated throughout the rest of his 2yo career. There are not too many horses you can say that about. Now we have all of our fingers and toes crossed that he can deliver another outstanding performance tomorrow to win the Group 1 TJ Smith Classic which is his final goal as a 2yo before he goes to the paddock for a well earned holiday.

Good luck to all of our Triple Crown owners in Hot Snitzel. We wish you all the best for what promises to be a very exciting day!

A Few Of The Kind Messages Received Last Saturday

A very big congratulations on your success with Hot Snitzel. There is no better view than seeing the bright red colours coming down to the finishing post with the field in his wake. It has been a huge thrill to be involved with you and HS. A little bit more luck and we may just lift a group 1 title away from the Sheik. And more hugs for all.
Cheers
Anthony & Trish.

Michael/Chris,
Fantastic result - pinch me, I'm dreaming!
Cheers,
Greg

Congrats Mike. He's one serious racehorse. Please pass on my congrats to all the team and owners.
Steve


Hot Snitzel Romps Home In Sires Produce

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) thumped his rivals in the Group 2 Sires Produce Stakes on Saturday at Eagle Farm. He jumped from the gates better than he ever has and quickly assumed the front running before jockey Hugh Bowman allowed a couple to cross him, which saw him travelling in third position on the fence. From there Hot Snitzel travelled beautifully and just as they turned for home Hugh angled him out to come around the leader. Hot Snitzel quickly got level with the leader, Mahisara, and then kicked clear with a brilliant turn of foot to turn the prestigious race into a one act affair. Hot Snitzel went on to win by a dominant 3 lengths with a further 2 1/4 lengths to third.


Most of Queensland must have heard our large and jubilant Triple Crown team of owners calling him home as he charged down the straight as we didn't hold back! The celebrations continued down in the mounting enclosure when Hot Snitzel returned to scale and was welcomed back with a rousing reception.


The Group 2 Sires Produce has produced a stellar line up of past winner's and the honour of winning this great race has not been lost on our excited owners. Past winners include the likes of Pressday, Shoot Out, Fravashi, Danleigh, Virage De Fortune, Lovely Jubly, Reenact, Mahogany, Slight Chance.

Not only does our thanks go to Hugh Bowman for a terrific ride but a lot of credit must be given to trainer Gerald Ryan for his efforts with Hot Snitzel to date. It is no easy feat to keep a 2yo up for as long as this tough campaign has been. This was Hot Snitzel's eighth career start as a 2yo and whilst most 2yo's would be wilting by now, Hot Snitzel is continuing to improve through this successful preparation. The Sires Produce Stakes was Hot Snitzel's 3rd career win from 8 starts, which has also seen a further 3 stakes race placings and $352, 400 in prizemoney so far.


Hot Snitzel now has 1 week to go until he receives a well earned rest in the paddock, but not before he tackles next Saturday's $500,000 Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes over 1600m back at Eagle Farm. This race has been the main target that we have been setting him for since the Golden Slipper and we are bang on target, with Hot Snitzel now likely to go into this Group 1 race as favourite.

Congratulations to our Triple Crown syndicate of owners: Mr R Martin, Mr A Kelaher, Mr G Woodman, Mr S Nolan, Mr J Karaca, Mr J Kennedy, Mrs R Kennedy, P J & V Kennedy Synd, A & P Nicholls Synd.


Arabica Notches Up Another Win

Triple Crown Syndications' Arabica (Danzero ex Coffee Delight) posted another easy win today at Canterbury over 1100m. Her last three starts have yeilded a win, then a 3rd, followed by another impressive win today.

She jumped quite well from the barriers today with in-form apprentice, Jason Collett, in the saddle. She soon assumed the lead and travelled beautifully in front and we only had to wait until the final bend to know we had the race in the bag. She was cruising and had all the other runners well and truly chasing off the bit. Not long into the straight, Jason hit the go button and go she went, quickening well through the heavy track. Arabica went on to win by 1.8 lengths to second and 3.1 lengths to third.

Congratulations to all of her owners; D Morey, D Stone, R El Daghl & R El Daghl.

Hot Snitzel On Target For Sires Produce

Triple Crown Syndications' highly talented 2yo Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) is in great condition leading into Saturday's Group 2 Sires Produce Stakes at Eagle Farm over 1400m.

Trainer Gerald Ryan has reported that he has come through his tough run in the Group 2 Champagne Classic in good order and he couldn't be happier with the condition he is in. Gerald commented that Hot Snitzel looks in better shape than what he went into the Champagne Classic in.

The early markets have Hot Snitzel listed as second favourite behind Peter Snowden's Benfica and ahead of Snowden's other runner Free Wheeling (who won the Champagne Classic last start).

We have drawn a little awkwardly in barrier 7 of 12 and we have Hugh Bowman booked to ride. It will be Hot Snitzel's first attempt over the 1400m but his pedigree suggests that this should not be a problem. It's another high quality stakes race and Hot Snitzel will be right in it up to his ears. Each-way chance.

Competition

A good looking fella has been spotted on the Gold Coast last week. This photo below was kindly sent in via one of our owner's friends who was at a farmer's market and spotted this little bloke that he recognised.

Competition question: Where was this photo taken? (There are quite a few clues in the photo, so it shouldn't be rocket science stuff).

The winner's prize will be a red Triple Crown polo shirt.

To enter, simply click here, before sending in your details and remember to enter your answer in the "Any Comments" box. All correct entries will go into a hat before being randomly drawn to find the winner. Note that entries close 9th of June 2011.


Swerte Bella Wins In Style

Triple Crown Syndications' Swerte Bella (Charge Forward ex Barsha) delivered on her exciting ability today by storming home down the outside to claim an impressive victory at Royal Randwick over 1300m.

After jumping well, jockey Josh Parr allowed Swerte Bella to drift back to settle towards the back in the run. Approaching the home turn, she had relaxed and was travelling so easily that she in fact lost concentration, pricked her ears and started to look around. As a result she started to drift back further in the field and lost a couple of lengths. Josh quickly scrubbed her up to get her mind back on the job and Swerte Bella jumped straight back on the bit. After straightening, she was spotting the leaders a big margin but she showed a great turn of foot to real them in with ease. When crossing the line she again had her ears pricked showing she had more up her sleeve.

Hot Snitzel Group 2 Placed

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel earned some more black type on Saturday after finishing 3rd in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doomben. Unfortunately he found himself 3 wide without cover for the whole race which made his job so much harder, however Hot Snitzel was very gallant in still finding plenty of fight in the straight after the torrid run to finish a close up 3rd behind Free Wheeling and Dr Ichi by a long neck and short half head. Given the tough run and the fact it was such a small margin in the end, Hot Snitzel could consider himself very unlucky not to have won. However that is racing and these things happen from time to time.

Hot Snitzel will now continue on to the Group 2 Sires Produce over 1400m in a fortnight at Eagle Farm and then the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes.


Triple Crown Hoofnote: We have just released shares in a new filly by Snitzel (obviously the same sire as Hot Snitzel). She is a cracking early going type and a full sister to the very talented Intertidal. She too will be trained by Gerald Ryan.

Hot Snitzel Top Of His Game

By Ray Thomas
The Daily Telegraph

SPEEDSTER Hot Snitzel is the problem child trainer Gerald Ryan doesn't mind having in his stable.

Talented but erratic, Hot Snitzel is a bundle of raw nerves and natural ability but Ryan is convinced the two-year-old has a big future.

In a week when Ryan announced the retirement of stable star and dual Group 1 winner Melito, the trainer is looking for his next top racehorse and is hoping Hot Snitzel can continue to turn potential into performance.

Although he may never reach Melito's level, Hot Snitzel's star is on the rise judging by his runaway 6 1/2-length win in the Listed Ken Russell Memorial Classic at the Gold Coast last start.

Ryan said the youngster had trained on well since and was "at the top of his game" for the Group 2 Champagne Classic (1200m) at Doomben tomorrow.

"This looks a better field and his barrier (nine) is a little more difficult than coming out of one like he did at the Gold Coast," the trainer said. "But he won't get cluttered up inside horses either so I think he will be fine."

Hot Snitzel, a $60,000 yearling purchase for Triple Crown Syndications, scored his second win from just six starts at the Gold Coast. He broke through for his first stakes win after narrow misses in the Skyline Stakes (second to Uate) and Kindergarten Stakes (third to Anise).

"I feel he was unlucky not to win the Skyline Stakes and the Kindergarten Stakes so he gets in nicely under the set weight conditions," Ryan said. "Our plan is to run him next in the QTC Sires Produce Stakes and, most likely, the TJ Smith Stakes."

Hot Snitzel showed better racing manners at the Gold Coast - he raced truly right to the line before he made a beeline to the outside fence. He was so far in front he did not interfere with any other runner but it was another example of his sometimes unruly behaviour.

Ryan had the youngster gelded earlier this season and maintained his behaviour was improving with every start.

"He had his mind on other things so we had him gelded and he's a lot better now," Ryan said. "He's slowly getting there. He did run off after he crossed the finish line last start but you notice a lot of horses do that at the Gold Coast."They just want to get back to their (stable) box."

Ryan has four definite winning chances at Rosehill Gardens tomorrow, including Ironstein in the Listed $100,000 W.J. McKell Cup (2400m). Ironstein began his current campaign on Boxing Day last year and is lining up for his 10th run since a spell.

He hasn't managed to win a race this time in but his last-start third behind Voice Commander in the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup suggested to Ryan the gelding was close to top form again.

"Ironstein is going better now than he was six weeks ago," Ryan continued. "His Wagga run was his best this preparation. It was the first time he raced right to the line. "I think the firmer racing surfaces are suiting him. If the tracks stay dry in Sydney, we will keep him here and run him in another 2400m cup race in a couple of weeks but, if it does become wet, then we may look to take him to Brisbane again."

Ryan said Swerte Bella, raced in similar interests to Hot Snitzel, will be ridden from behind in the Masterton Homes Handicap (1400m) tomorrow and expects the filly to run a much improved race.

Hide 'N' Dash has to come out of barrier 17 for the Australian Rotary Health Handicap (1400m) but Ryan said he is not too concerned by the draw.

Celero Wins Again

Triple Crown Syndications' Celero showed his class today to record another impressive win over 1000m at Canberra. It was Celero's fifth career win over the 1000m which is obviously his pet distance. It was a most impressive win as he had to work hard early to get the lead and as a result he would have been entitled to tire in the straigh but he kicked well and went on to win convincingly by close to a length.

Congratulations to his owners on another exciting win; C James, R King, S Chandler, J Lucas, W Jones, S Monahan, M Smith & Mrs A Schooneman.

Gerald Ryan Says Hot Snitzel Can Stop Darley Cleen Sweep

By Justhorseracing.com.au

Trainer Gerald Ryan believes he has the ammunition in Hot Snitzel to deny Darley a clean sweep of this season’s Group One juvenile races.

The Peter Snowden-trained Benfica is shooting for Darley’s fifth two-year-old win at elite level this season in the Group One T J Smith at Eagle Farm on June 11.

The Darley-owned Benfica booked a place in the Group Two Sires’ Produce (1400m) and TJ Smith (1600m) at Eagle Farm with an impressive victory in the Listed Hampden Stakes at Doomben on Saturday.

Sepoy won the Blue Diamond Stakes and Golden Slipper for Sheikh Mohammed’s Australian operation while Helmet claimed the AJC Sires’ Produce and Champagne Stakes.

Ryan will start Hot Snitzel, who scored a runaway win for Nash Rawiller in the Listed Ken Russell Memorial at the Gold Coast 10 days ago, in Saturday’s Group Two Champagne Classic (1200m) at Doomben.

“I’m not afraid of Benfica,” declared Ryan.

“Hot Snitzel will run in the Champagne Stakes on Saturday and Corey Brown was booked last week as soon as I heard Nash (Rawiller) wouldn’t be appealing his careless riding suspension."

“I’ve got a good form line on Benfica with Schiffer who beat him at Randwick on Boxing Day. I’m not saying Hot Snitzel is better than Schiffer but he’s improved a lot and he was always going to improve after finishing third in the Kindergarten Stakes before he came here.”

Ryan has overlooked Hot Snitzel’s Golden Slipper failure at Randwick last month when the gelding finished 12th.

“He had a rushed campaign for the Golden Slipper and then backed up the next week to run third in the Kindergarten,” he said.

“I’ve always said he’ll be better once he gets out to 1400 and 1600 metres. He’s got a staying pedigree.”

Meanwhile Ryan has ruled out Melito taking on Black Caviar in the Group One Doomben 10,000 (1350m) on Saturday week.

“I’ll make up my mind next week but if she runs again it will be in the Stradbroke,” Ryan said. I’m not running scared of Black Caviar but I just felt Black Caviar would be too sharp for her over 1350 metres.”

Melito beat just one runner home in Saturday’s Group One BTC Cup (1200m) at Doomben, finishing more than eight lengths from Black Caviar.

Hot Snitzel Sizzles In Stakes Win

By Racing & Sports

Arrowfield's exciting young sire Snitzel posted his fourth individual stakeswinner today when his talented 2YO son Hot Snitzel won the $100,000 GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic 1200m LR in Queensland.

He also joins the long list of stakeswinners sold at auction by Arrowfield, which bred him in partnership with Jungle Pocket Pty Ltd.

Jockey Nash Rawiller drove the gelding out of the gates before he settled just behind the leader. He strode forward on the turn and cruised under a hold until the 200-metre mark when kicked clear to win by 6.5 lengths in most impressive fashion.

Hot Snitzel (ex Flames of Paris by Blushing Groom) has proved to be a shrewd purchase by Chris & Michael Ward's Triple Crown Syndications which paid $60,000 for him from the Bellerive Stud draft at the 2010 Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale. Today's victory took the gelding's record to two wins, two Group 3 placings and $174,900 prizemoney from six starts for his owners Triple Crown, R. Martin, A.L. Kelaher, G. Woodman, S.V. Nolan, J.I. Karaca, J.J. Kennedy & Mrs R.H. Kennedy.

Trainer Gerald Ryan, who has had terrifc success with Snitzel's progeny this season, was very pleased with what he saw.

"I was hopeful this trip to Queensland would be the making of Hot Snitzel and if that race is anything to go by, it has been. He was classes and classes above them today,” he said.

Snitzel has also been represented this season by Group 2-winning 2YO Salade, SW 3YO Zelsnitz, Group-placed Top Drop and Chance Bye, and stakes-placed trio Hollyweird, Schiffer and Yorkshire Lad. He is currently second on the Australian 2nd Season Sires' list, between Stratum and Starcraft.

Snitzel's 2011 service fee is $27,500 inc. GST.

Hot Snitzel Blows Them Away


Triple Crown Syndications' 2yo Hot Snitzel demolished his rivals in the Listed Ken Russell Memorial Classic on the Gold Coast on Saturday.

The Gerald Ryan trained son of Snitzel had to be niggled along early by jockey Nash Rawiller and coerced into a forward position before he settled just behind the leaderduring the run. Upon entering the straight he strode up alongside the leader and was still cruising under a hold with most of the field well and truly off the bit and chasing.

At the 200m mark, Rawiller asked Hot Snitzel for an effort he responded, immediately dropping the rest of the field and it was then a matter of by how far he would win. Hot Snitzel went on to win by a lengthening 6.5 lengths in most impressive fashion.

"That was an emphatic win today. Coming around the home turn I knew he would win but I didn't imagine it was going to be by so far," said Triple Crown Syndications Director Chris Ward.

"One of our owners in Hot Snitzel, Jim Kennedy, was a good friend of Ken Russell so it was a nice touch to win a race named in Ken's honour."

Nash Rawiller commented after the race that, "Hot Snitzel is still a handful with a few tricks up his sleeve but he is blessed with real ability."

Trainer Gerald Ryan was very pleased with what he saw today.

"I was hopeful this trip to Queensland would be the making of Hot Snitzel and if that race is anything to go by, it has been. He was classes and classes above them today,” he said.


Hot Snitzel (pictured as a yearling) was a $60,000 purchase for Triple Crown Syndications from the draft of Bellerive Stud at the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. 

Triple Crown are currently syndicating a magnificent filly by Snitzel out of the Group 1 winner, Hula Flight. Only limited shares left so if you are interested in joing the Triple Crown winning team then simply click here for more information on this exciting filly.

Triple Crown Weekend Runners

Triple Crown Syndications have two runners on Saturday. The first is talented 2yo Swerte Bella (Charge Forward ex Barsha) who lines up in Race 1 at Canterbury over 1250m. It is a small 5 horse field but it is jam packed with quality, in fact it is worthy of being a stakes race with this quality field. Any of the 5 runners look a chance in this race which will no doubt turn itno a tactical affair. Trainer Gerald Ryan has been extremely happy with Swerte Bella's work and we expect her to run well in a competitive race. Idealy we would like to see the track get back to a Dead rating but it doesn't look like it will get any better than slow at this stage.

The second of our runners on Saturday is the mulitple Group 3 placed 2yo Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) who has travelled up to the Gold Coast for the Listed Ken Russell Memorial Classic over 1200m. Hot Snitzel was very unlucky last start at Randwick where he was blocked for a run at a crucial stage in the Group 3 Kindergartan Stakes. However he has been working very well since and we expect him to go into this race as a deserved favourite. We have engaged Nash Rawiller for the ride and believe Hot Snitzel should be a good winning chance with even luck (and as long as he handles the heavy track conditions).

On Sunday, we will see another of our 2yo's Shady Tree (Dane Shadow ex Descendant) line up for his second career start at Geelong in Race 3 over 1100m. In fact he is first emergancy so we are hoping we see him in action. After finishing second on debut to the highly talented Holdontoyourhorses, Shady Tree goes into this race fresh after a nice spell. He has drawn awkwardly with barrier 13 of 16. If he does gain a start we expect him to run well and be right in the mix in what is a difficult field to get a guide on given there are so many first starters with unknown ability.

Great Opportunity - New Offer

We have just released a cracking filly by a Group 1 winner and out of a Group 1 winner!

She is by the current boom sire, SNITZEL and out of the magnificent HULA FLIGHT who was an impressive winner of the Group 1 Metropolitan Hcp when defeating the likes of NOTHIN' LEICA DANE and SAINTLY.

This filly is also bred on the same proven and highly successful breeding cross as our very own LOTTERIA (8 wins incl. 2 x Group 1 & $1,479,700 in prizemoney), SAMANTHA MISS (7 wins incl. 3 x Group 1 & $1,757,850 in prizemoney), MELITO (5 wins incl. 2 x Group 1 & $1,925,250 in prizemoney so far), ALLEZ WONDER (3 wins incl. 1 x Group 1 & $503,863 in prizemoney) etc.

And what's more, she's only $7,990 per 10% share, which is outstanding value for a filly of this calibre.

If you are interested and would like to receive the full information please feel free to give Chris or Mike a call in the office on 02 9499 5212 to discuss or simply click here to register your details and we will send the full information to you.

Miss Independent Keeps The Bank Account Ticking Over

Triple Crown Syndications' Miss Independent ran another honest race today at Hawkesbury on their stand alone Saturday meeting (Hawkesbury Guineas Day), finishing a close 3rd. The race was run on a Heavy 8 surface and whilst Miss Independent can get through the wet going, she is much more effective on a drier track. So there was a lot of merit in her run today where she collected another $6,700 for her owners which takes her total prizemoney to over $530,000.

There is a nice 1200m race for her in 3 weeks time at Rosehill which is where Miss Independent will most likely next run. Let's hope she can get a dry track that day and we might just add another winner's cheque to her already impressive tally.


Two Days = Two Winners

Triple Crown Syndications had 3 runners over the long weekend and celebrated with 2 winners. Arabica kicked off our winning ways when winning comfortably by 1 length at Gosford over 1000m and then it was Celero winning in dominant fashion by 2 lenghts at Canberra which was also over 1000m.

Congratulations to our owners in each horse;

Arabica: D Morey, D Stone, R El Daghl & R El Daghl.

Celero: C James, R King, S Chandler, J Lucas, W Jones, S Monahan, M Smith & A Schooneman.


Happy Easter!

Chris and Mike would like to wish our terrific team of owners a very happy and safe Easter! The bunny delivers in many ways and whilst you may be lucky enough to receive a chocolate egg on Sunday it may well be followed up with a little bit of cash on Monday for those who follow Flying Empress in Race 4 at Randwick. This talented filly will be sporting the Triple Crown Syndications' colours in this her first attempt over 1400m.

Miss Independent and Swerte Bella Racing at Royal Randwick On Doncaster Mile Day

Triple Crown Syndications will be represented on Doncaster Mile Day at Royal Randwick by Miss Independent in Race 2 and Swerte Bella in Race 3.

Miss Independent has already amassed over $508,000 in prizemoney and if we can avoid there being too much rain out at Randwick before the running of the race then she certainly has a real chance of adding to her impressive tally in what is an open race. Having drawn the carpark again she will have to go back in the field which will then no doubt require a degree of luck in running and tempo, however the mare is well and with the services of master hoop Nash Rawiller back on board don't be surprised to see her charging home late similar to her great effort at Rosehill two starts ago when she went down by a nose on the line to subsequent stakes winner Ofcourseican.

Then in the following race we have one of our stable's youngest runners in Swerte Bella taking the step up to stakes company at only her second career start in the Listed Keith Mackay Quality Handicap for 2YO fillies over 1200m. At her debut on New Year's Day she finished a fast closing second behind the talented Glissade from the Peter Snowden camp over an unsuitable 1000m, and in doing so beat home Queenian who subsequently finished second by a nose last Saturday in the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes. So her form lines hold up well. Swerte Bella goes into this race without any trials under her belt, and against some quality fillies who are super race fit, so there is no doubt that she will derive much benefit from the run, however the fact that she is even being set this type of assignment off this preparation tells you just how highly we rate her. Don't be surprised to see a cheeky run first up here with just an ounce of luck, but then note her down in your black book for a filly likely to achieve black type success for her owners before too long!

Patronyme And Prerequisite Sold

Triple Crown Syndications had two recently retired mares go through the ring today on Day 1 of The Inglis Easter Broodmare Sale. After enjoying stella careers on the racetrack and providing their owners with such great and exciting life experiences it was a successful day with a touch of sadness to see them leave the fold.

We had Patronyme (Lot 79) sell for $425,000 (the 3rd highest sale of the day) to clients of Eliza Park Stud and Prerequisite (Lot 121) sold for $120,000 to Vinery Stud.  It was a very tough day for vendors today with an average sale price of $66,953 and a median sale price of $27,000. However thankfully both of our horses sold very well and have now gone to good homes for their future breeding careers and we will follow their progeny in coming years with great interest.

It's a great result for our owners who enjoyed the time of their lives racing these two mares earning great prizemoney along the way and now completing the syndicate's life with a very healthy financial return as well. Congratulations to our owners and its been great fun racing them with you.


Hot Snitzel Earns More Black Type

Hot Snitzel ran a terrific race today for Triple Crown Syndications and their owners at Royal Randwick in the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes over 1100m. After jumping ok he was driven forward to travel midfield behind the speed. Upon entering the straight he was travelling great and ready to explode through the pack. The only problem was that there were no gaps opening up at all for our jockey Brenton Avdulla to direct him through. As a result Hot Snitzel was blocked for a run and running up the back of tired horses right up the straight until Brenton managed to pull him out wide around the others to finally get some clear running late in the straight. When clear he charged home but the bird had already flown. Hot Snitzel was very unlucky and without doubt should have won today's race but we must still be happy with finishing in the first three at this elite stakes level.

Saturday Night Text

Hi Chris,

Had a bit of a win in the last which will pay for dinner. Let's hope all is well with Snity (Hot Snitzel) and we see the real horse next week. Thanks to you and Michael for a great ride - a dream come true! Talk to you next week.

Scott

Golden Slipper Wrap Up

Hot Snitzel unfortunately let the occasion get to him on Saturday in the $3.5m Golden Slipper. The grey matter between his ears has been causing him to race erratically in all races to date (even when he has been winning and performing so well). His race manners have been improving with every race and trial however he took a backward step in this department on Saturday and you can't afford to do this when you are competing in the richest 2yo race in the world against the 16 best 2yo's in the country. Unfortunately Hot Snitzel felt the electric atmosphere, the huge crowd and knew this was no ordinary race.

We started to get concerned when the runners made their way around to behind the barriers and our jockey Corey Brown was already being given a hard time by Hot Snitzel when I thought for a moment that Hot Snitzel was going to take Corey to James Ruse Drive. Then after jumping well, Hot Snitzel continued his antics and did so much wrong during the run making it impossible to unleash his blistering turn off foot at the end.

Corey Brown reported that Hot Snitzel just did everything wrong. He said he's still learning and it's going to take a little bit of time before the penny drops for him. Corey said given how much he did wrong it was actually quite a good effort. Hot Snitzel has plenty of ability and now he just needs to learn how to harness it effectively.

The result didn't go our way but what a fantastic day we all had. Triple Crown and all of our owners had a blast and enjoyed the amazing atmosphere and first class racing throughout the day. It was a great experience to share with our owners, family and friends.

Good Luck

Good luck to all of our Triple Crown Syndications owners in Hot Snitzel tomorrow in the Group 1 $3.5m Golden Slipper. Gerald Ryan is particularlyy happy with is work leading into the big one saying he has "worked enormous this week" and he feels he will finish in the top 6 or 7 and if everything goes right on the day then we may finish in the first 3.

We all had a great night last night with all the other owners and connections at the 2011 Golden Slipper Cocktail Party at Rosehill Gardens. We think our jockey Corey Brown summed up Hot Snitzel's chances well last night when he said he thought he was a rough each-way chance.

Whatever happens on the day will happen and hopefully Hot Snitzel runs a terrific race. It's such a great thrill for everyone to just be competing in a race like this - the richest 2yo race in the world. So good luck again to all of our Hot Snitzel owners and those who back him!

A Few Emails

Michael & Chris,
 
We'll be thinking of you guys on Saturday & take this opportunity to send you our best wishes & luck for the Slipper.
 
Regards
 
Richard & Dione

Hi Chris,
 
Congratulations on your success with Hot Snitzel - a great result to have a Slipper runner. You must be very excited.
 
All the best
 
Ben.


Hi Michael,

Good luck with Triple Crown’s horse in the Golden Slipper on Saturday.

No matter where he finishes, it is quite an achievement to have a runner in this fabulous Group 1.

He’s bred as well as any of them and may surprise a few.

Cheers,

Adrian

Thank you to all of you who have sent us and our Hot Snitzel owners your best wishes for The Golden Slipper on Saturday. All the emails, texts, phone calls and letters of support have boweled us over. We are very appreciate and thank you. Let's hope he runs a cracker!

Family First

By Chris Roots
Sydney Morning Herald

Golden Slipper carnival ambassador Corey Brown missed yesterday's barrier draw as his 14-year-old daughter Maddy had been taken to hospital with a bout of tonsillitis. ''It puts everything in perspective,'' said Brown, who was held to the ride on Hot Snitzel in the Golden Slipper instead of Pago Pago winner Salade. ''If you ever think you're doing it tough, then something like this happens and you realise nothing is more important than your family.''

Brown was delighted Hot Snitzel drew gate seven and thinks the $51 available at TAB Sportsbet is a little extravagant. ''I won on him at his debut and he has always been an extremely impressive two-year-old,'' Brown said. ''He trialled very well since his last start. From the barrier, I think he is well over the odds.''


Chris Ward represented Triple Crown Syndications and their group of owners in Hot Snitzel today at the official 2011 Golden Slipper barrier draw held in Martin Place.

Hosted by Terry Kennedy, the event was a tense and exciting moment for all connections. A representative from each horse was asked to step forward and draw a barrier which were placed on a table (face down of course) in front of the audiance. When Hot Snitzel's saddle cloth number 7 was drawn out of the barrell, Chris then stepped up and thankfully picked up barrier 7. "Going up there I just wanted to get us somehwere inside barrier 10, so I was relieved to pick up barrier 7 for our owners. That should give him every chance to find a good position in the run." Chris commented afterwards.


Thanks

Mike,

Thanks for the updates this morning, I have been chewing my fingernails non-stop since Saturday because with Hot Snitzel's bad luck to date (i.e. Skyline Stakes photo), I wasn't confident we would actually get a run in the Slipper!

Sensational news and thank you for sticking to your guns in relation to Corey Brown. Flying down with the family on Saturday morning for the race,, red dresses and red ties for all! I'll probablygive you a call after the barrier draw tomorrow to get a progress report and talk about Saturday.

Thanks again for selecting such a great horse. You and Chris are absolute legends!

Scott

A New Star For Snitzel

Racing & Sports

Snitzel has a new star among his latest crop of two-year-olds following the outstanding debut by Salade at Rosehill on Saturday.

The strapping chestnut colt bounded away with the Group 2 $175,000 Pago Pago Stakes by 2.5 lengths to emerge as a colt who may give champion trainer Bart Cummings his fifth win in next Saturday's Golden Slipper Stakes.

Salade is the third individual stakeswinner by Snitzel, joining G2 winner Chance Bye and SW Zelsnitz, and his sixth Australian 2YO winner this season.

Four of those juveniles have earned black type.

Apart from Salade, he has sired Group-placed Hot Snitzel, stakes-placed Hollyweird, and Schiffer, runner-up to Karuta Queen in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.

Hot Snitzel and two-time winner Saramenha are also possible Slipper starters.


Cummings knew exactly what he was doing, producing Salade so late as a Slipper hope.

"He had to win this race to get into the Slipper and you don't want to wear them out beforehand.

"There is only one race that counts and if he was good enough he was going to get in."

With prizemoney of $1,426,708, Snitzel holds second position on the Australian 2nd Season Sires' list, bracketed by another Group One-winning son of Redoute's Choice in Stratum, and Flying Spur's son Jetspur.

Second Group One Victory For Response

By Tara Madgwick
Breednet

Young Arrowfield Stud based sire Charge Forward featured in Adelaide on Saturday when his high class daughter Response posted the second Group I win of her career when taking out the SAJC Sportingbet Classic over 1200 metres.

Winner of the Group 1 MRC Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield during the spring, Reponse was sent to Morphettville in top order by her trainers Simon Zahra and Mathew Ellerton and ran to her best form to defeat Beaded by a long neck.

Response has the impressive record of four wins and five placings seconds from 13 starts with prizemoney of $763,675.

Response is one of five stakes-winners by Charge Forward and is his second Group 1 winner joining Headway.

Triple Crown Hoofnote: We currently have shares available in a magnificent Charge Forward filly but you better be quick as there are only 2 left. For more information simply click here.

Gerry Harvey Talks About Triple Crown Syndications

Gerry Harvey is one of Australia's most successful businessmen and racehorse owners. Watch what Gerry, CEO and one of the founders of retail giant Harvey Norman, had to say about Triple Crown. Thanks for the kind words Gerry!



Corey Brown Booked On Hot Snitzel For Golden Slipper

Triple Crown Syndications have announced today that we have secured one of Australia's most successful Group 1 jockey's in Corey Brown to ride Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) in Saturday week's $3.5m Golden Slipper.

Hot Snitzel Prepares For $3.5m Golden Slipper

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) trialed today at Royal Randwick as one of his last major hit outs leading into the Saturday week's $3.5m Group 1 Golden Slipper at Rosehill.

Hot Snitzel jumped well before travelling wide and then settling for a position at the rear of the field during the run. Upon straightening Hot Snitzel was spotting the leader over 6 lengths. Whilst most of the other runners were pushed out to the line under vigorous hands and heels riding, Hot Snitzel came charging home down the outside under a strong hold (or under a double grip as Mark Shean called it) for a most impressive trial finishing in 2nd position.

Jockey Brenton Avdulla reported after the trial that Hot Snitzel "went super". He said he relaxed beautifully and then showed great acceleration in the straight. Brenton immediately put his hand up to ride Hot Snitzel in the Golden Slipper but we had to inform him that we already had another jockey booked for the big race.

Triple Crown Look For Back To Back Wins In Birthday Card

Triple Crown Syndications' won the Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes last year with their speed blessed mare, Patronyme and this year they are looking to Miss Independent to make it back to back wins for Australia's leading racehorse syndicator in the stakes event.

Miss Independent ran an enormous race last start, producing some electrifying sectionals in the home straight after travelling cold at the back of the field. She flew home down the outside to arrive a fraction of a second too late and finished in 2nd place behind Ofcourseican by a nose. Ofcourseican is considered a leading contender for Saturday's race and this time we meet it with a 4.5kg swing in Miss Independent's favour. If Miss Independent can produce another performance like her last start then she could be a real knockout chance. As long as the track is not wet (which is a concern at the moment) look for her to fly late.

Merci Grand

Triple Crown Syndications' Merci Grand (Choisir ex Thanksgiving) is currently in the lead for the Australian Capital Territory Horse Of The Year Award. The Nick Olive trained galloper has been in outstanding form and has already won 4 races this season.

Flying Empress Returns

Triple Crown Syndications' Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady) returns on Saturday for Australia's leading syndicator and their owners. Flying Empress couldn't have commenced her career in more impressive fashion. On debut at Canterbury over 1200m she blew her rivals away on the heavy track to win by 3 lengths. Then after her spell she returned to the same scene (this time against the older mares) to again demolish her rivals on a good surface this time by 2.5 lengths easing down. Following this win she had to be sent back to the paddock to get over a slight virus.

Now on Saturday she returns for her first assignment this preparation at Rosehill in Race 1 over 1100m. We have Corey Brown back on board and we jump from barrier 4 in a small field (which is the pattern for the day). Whilst 1100m is probably a bit short, Flying Empress is the class horse of the field and she does possess plenty of speed so we expect her to be the one to beat with Magita (who is being aimed at stakes level over the carnival) being the main danger.

Hot Snitzel In Skyline Stakes - Does it get any closer?

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) ran an enormous race on Saturday in the Group 3 Skyline Stakes for 2yo's. In fact, it seemed just about everybody at the track and indeed around the country thought that Hot Snitzel had won the race. Even racecaller Mark Shean was confident enough to declare Hot Snitzel the winner.

As it turned out he was not a clear winner as we all thought. The photo was called for and after quite some time the judge awarded the race to Uate by the smallest of margins ahead of Hot Snitzel in 2nd place. We did request a look at the photo with the stewards and our jockey Hugh Bowman stated to the stewards that he believed Hot Snitzel had won the race. To our eye in the stewards room it looked a deadheat, so Chief Steward Ray Murrihy sent one of the other stewards upstairs to the judges box to view 3 sets of printed photos (2 x colour & 1 x balck and white). Following this the stewards confirmed to us that the original decision was correct.

Hot Snitzel was clearly in front an inch before the line and an inch after the line but it's on the line that counts!

There was a lot on the line with that race as the winner gained automatic exemption to this year's Group 1 $3.5m Golden Slipper. However we are still right in contention for the Golden Slipper as our prizemoney levels for Hot Snitzel should probably get him qualified. The exciting part is that Hot Snitzel was a little underdone for the Skyline Stakes and his trainer, Gerald Ryan, believes there is good improvement to come.


Merci Grand Wins Yet Again For Triple Crown

Triple Crown Syndications' Merci Grand (Choisir ex Thanksgiving) won again on the weekend at Canberra on their feature Black Opal day. She lined up against a tough field however after being trapped 3 wide (with cover at least) for the journey she let down with a great turn of foot to win in comfortable style. This was Merci Grand's 6th career win to date.


You can view her great win by simply clicking here.

Congratulations to all of Merci Grand's Triple Crown owners: G Radloff, RFW Syndicate, R James, C Parris, M Wilson, A Smith, Ms S Cronk & The Oakleigh Boys Synd (Mgr: K Rickard).


Chris Ward Interview With Racing And Sports

Triple Crown Syndications' Chris Ward was interviewed yesterday by Racing And Sports and discussed a number of Triple Crown's upcoming runners. To listen to this interview simply click here.

Two-Year-Olds Gear Up For Slipper

By Racing & Sports

A gelding operation has made a marked difference to two-year-old Hot Snitzel, renewing trainer Gerald Ryan's Golden Slipper aspirations.

Hot Snitzel has been entered for Saturday's Skyline Stakes at Warwick Farm while stablemate Saramenha is among nominations for the fillies event, the Sweet Embrace Stakes.

The winners of both races gain automatic berths in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper (1200m) at Rosehill on April 2.

Ryan said a final decision on whether his charges raced on Saturday or were saved for the following week would be made after trackwork on Tuesday.

"I'll make up my mind after trackwork in the morning," Ryan said.

"At this stage Saramenha will run but may go to the Reisling the following week.

"Hot Snitzel also has the option of the Todman on Saturday week.

"He is terrific, he is a different horse since he's been gelded.

"There's has been a huge change in him in every way and he's now a nice horse to have around the stable."

Hot Snitzel created a big impression with his debut win on December 11 and then left his mark for different reasons with an erratic run as favourite in the Inglis Nursery the following week.

That performance prompted the decision to geld him.

Saramenha won two races in the spring and was spelled after her second to Anise on November 20.

"She had about six weeks out and it did her good," Ryan said.

"I'm very happy with both of them."

Both horses are by Snitzel who Ryan trained to win the 2006 Oakleigh Plate.

Four-time Slipper winner Clarry Conners has four fillies - Bright Heart, Gunhilda, Seven Fly Seven and Suzanne - entered in the Sweet Embrace and Bench Star and Irish Times in the Skyline.

There were 17 fillies entered on Monday for the Sweet Embrace including Slipper second favourite Karuta Queen and Defiant Dame who missed racing on Saturday due to a high temperature.

"She seems fine today," trainer David Payne said.

"We have had blood tests taken but we won't get the results until late tonight."

Both Magic Millions winner Karuta Queen and Defiant Dame will also be entered for Sunday's Black Opal Stakes at Canberra.

Hot Snitzel was one of 14 colts and geldings entered for the Skyline including Uate from the Kris Lees stable at Newcastle.

Named for Newcastle Knights winger Akuila Uate, the colt has raced twice for a win on his home track in February and victory last Wednesday at Randwick.

Blue Diamond winner Sepoy is the dominant Golden Slipper favourite but a decision on whether he races again before the feature has not been made.

This Week's Trials

Triple Crown Syndications had both Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) and Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady) trial this week in preperation of their Autumn campaigns.

Debut winner Hot Snitzel trialed at Rosehill on Tuesday and was ridden by Nash Rawiller. He trialed very nicely and is now not too far of returning to the racetrack. We have a number of options available to us now as we look to cement a birth in the upcoming Golden Slipper.

Exciting and undefeated 3yo filly Flying Empress was sent around for a quiet trial at Randwick on Friday. Corey Brown was on board and he was most impressed with the feel she gave him. Corey reported that she is noticable more relaxed this preperation which is going to be a great asset as we look to claim some valuable stakes races this campaign.

Regular Triple Crown jockey Corey Brown was injured not long after dismounting Flying Empress. Just after being legged aboard his next horse for the morning, it reared and fell over backwards and landed on top of Corey as he was dislodged in the incident. There was a lot of concern for Corey but thankfully initial x-rays in hospital have come back with the all clear. He is still very sore and will most likely require further examination including an MRI. We wish Corey all the best for a speedy recovery.

Title Resumes For Pride On Home Track

By Alex Steedman
Racing and Sports

Promising four-year-old Title resumes at Warwick Farm tomorrow in a Benchmark 95 Handicap (1100m) with trainer Joe Pride hopeful the consistent performer can continue his rise through the grades this autumn.

Title resumes in a Benchmark 95 Handicap (1100m) at Warwick Farm tomorrow where he arguably takes on his toughest opposition to date.

The four-year-old has pleased trainer Joe Pride who begins an autumn campaign tomorrow after an encouraging trial at his home track over 800m on February 18.

“He seems well and we're pretty happy with him,” Pride said.

“Saturday appears a good starting point with him and I am sure he will run well.”

Leading jockey Hugh Bowman will take the ride aboard the son of Honours List who he has partnered at three starts for two wins and a minor placing.

“Hughie wanted to ride him which is always an encouraging sign and we are happy to have him on board,” Pride said.

Title last preparation showed signs he was one to watch at his next campaign with three wins and a minor placing from five starts.

The consistent performer will likely be tested at stakes level throughout the autumn although Pride at this stage has yet to confirm a definite campaign path.

“It is a little bit hard to tell where we will go at this stage because he is a progressive horse and we don't know how far he can go in terms of distance,” Pride said.

“There is a good chance he might go up to Brisbane for a couple of races. I haven't been too specific about where I'm headed with him.

“He is still progressing through the grades and we will progress up in distance with him a little bit as we go.”

Joe Pride was on hand at this morning's Randwick barrier trials where boom filly Flying Empress took her first steps towards an autumn campaign.

The Triple Crown Syndications-raced three-year-old ran second in a 740m heat for fillies behind Grahame Begg-trained Magita.

“She ran second and she ran really well,” Pride said.

“I am really pleased with the way she went about her trial today.”

The daughter of Fusaichi Pegasus is unbeaten from two starts with her latest success a comfortable 2.5 length win at Canterbury last December over 1200m in good time.

A virus ruled Flying Empress out of stepping up to weekend metropolitan grade at her next start and was subsequently spelled.

Pride believes Flying Empress will chase black type this campaign and expects the three-year-old to resume next fortnight.

“In two weeks time she will either run on a Friday night at Canterbury or be saved for Rosehill on the Saturday,” Pride said.

“She will let us know where she should be and I'm anticipating her running around in some black type races for three-year-old fillies but I haven't specifically targeted anything.

“She looks a really nice filly, she has all the attributes they need so hopefully she can go on with it.”

A winner during both her two-year-old and current three-year-old season, Pride is looking forward to Flying Empress embarking on a full race campaign this autumn although already has an eye to the future.

“She is not too far off being fully mature,” Pride said.

“I think she will probably be at her best next season.

“She has always shown she is pretty precocious. She won as a late two-year-old but she really did that more on her ability than how far she was physically advanced.”

Carbon Taikun Set To Debut

Triple Crown Syndications' 2yo's have been flying this season. Two horses from our 2yo crop have already commenced their racing careers i.e. Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) & Swerte Bella (Charge Forward ex Barsha) and they have both shown exciting ability and have given their owners a lot to look forward to. First start winner Hot Snitzel is back to trial on Tuesday in a campaign targeted at the Golden Slipper. Whilst Swerte Bella, after a slashing debut, is now targeting the Brisbane carnival.

Our next 2yo Carbon Taikun (Lonhro ex Legally Bay) is set to make his racetrack debut on Wednesday at Royal Randwick.

Carbon Taikun has had 3 trials (2 last preperation & 1 this preperation) to date and has impressed in all 3. He will debut over 1150m and we have Corey Brown booked to ride.

Fast Shanti Slipper Campaign Over

By Alex Steedman
Racing & Sports

Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan has ruled two-year-old Fast Shanti out of Golden Slipper calculations and will spell the filly with a view towards the spring after she displayed signs of shin soreness.

The full sister to dual Group winner Rothesay has shown above average ability this preparation which unfortunately was only seen once publicly when Fast Shanti won a 900m barrier trial at Rosehill on February 1.

Trainer Gerald Ryan has pulled the pin on her latest preparation with Fast Shanti now spelling after showing signs of shin soreness during the past week.

“She's gone to the paddock,” Ryan said. “She started showing signs of it after her gallop last Thursday.”

Fast Shanti is currently a $26 chance with TAB Sportsbet to win the $3.5million Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) at Rosehill on April 2 despite being unraced with just six weeks left until the lucrative juvenile event.

Fast Shanti was nominated for last weekend's $100,000 Listed Widden Stakes (1100m) however was scratched from the event won by Satin Shoes.

The daughter of Fastnet Rock will now spell and won't debut until the spring.

Her full brother Rothesay also became shinsore around the same time during his two-year-old season before winning his first two starts.

The loss of Fast Shanti for the autumn is disappointing for Ryan although the Rosehill trainer still has a number of juveniles in calculations for the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) on April 2.

Hollyweird has the chance to keep her Golden Slipper aspirations alive when she contests the Listed Talindert Stakes (1100m) at Flemington tomorrow. It will be the fillies fifth run this campaign after she finished third in the Listed Chairman's Stakes behind Atomic last start.

Currently second favourite at $3.90 behind Tim Martin-trained Anevay, the Snitzel filly would only avoid a spell and contest the Golden Slipper if she managed to post her first black type success.

“If she happened to win tomorrow she would have a let up and not run again until the Slipper,” Ryan said. “She's just kept improving and improving.

“I think she will get a black type win eventually one day. I don't know whether that's tomorrow or not as it is a bit hard to line up a few first starters and running up the straight.”

Hollyweird is currently at $26 with TAB Sportsbet to win the Golden Slipper as is stablemate Hot Snitzel.

The Triple Crown Syndications-raced two-year-old was an impressive debut winner last December at Rosehill.

Hot Snitzel then raced erratically when beaten as favourite in the $250,000 Inglis Nursery (1000m) a week later at Randwick.

The juvenile's raw ability was still on show however as he flashed home in the straight after getting well back to finish fourth behind Pane In The Glass.

In an attempt to harness his full ability Hot Snitzel has since been gelded with the results so far pleasing Ryan.

“He is a lot nicer horse as a gelding,” Ryan said.

“He's pulled his head in and he will trial on March 1.”

The son of Snitzel's likely path toward the Golden Slipper will be via the $250,000 Listed Black Opal Stakes (1200m) at Canberra's Thoroughbred Park on March 13 or the $300,000 Group 2 Todman Slipper Trial (1200m) at Rosehill six days later.

Satin Shoes Proves Too Fleet-Footed

By Clinton Payne
Racenet

Four-time Golden Slipper winning trainer Clarry Conners has only one race in his sights for his talented filly Satin Shoes, who made a successful return to the track with victory in the Listed Widden Stakes (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday.

“There’s a nice little two-year-old race at Rosehill on April 6 for her,” Conners said.

“The Golden Slipper is her aim.”

Satin Shoes was on the fourth line of Golden Slipper betting prior to the Widden Stakes and the authority of her win will sure up her spot near the top of the markets.

After showing good speed to take up the running, Satin Shoes was challenged nearing the 300 metres, but as soon as her jockey Hugh Bowman got serious, the daughter of Flying Spur found a couple of gears and kicked away to win easily.

“I must admit at the 300 [metres] I thought I don’t think I’ve got much left, maybe a length or two, but she really found,” Bowman said. “She’s still got plenty of improvement, she’s still a bit big and only had the one trial.”

Satin Shoes defeated the Gai Waterhouse-trained Secret Reflections, who got home from the tail of the field with Elite Falls from the John O’Shea stable rounding out the placings in third.

Conners said he remains undecided where and when Satin Shoes will have her next start and hasn't ruled out heading to the Blue Diamond in a fortnight at Caulfield.
 
"Its a million dollar race so I won't say no, but we'll go home, see how she goes and discuss our options with the owners next week," he said.
 
“She’s still pretty gross, she has a long way to go yet and touch wood she’ll hold together.
 
“The Slipper’s the goal so we’ll see."

What they said – “She’s right up there with the best two-year-olds I’ve ridden this season,” said winning jockey, Hugh Bowman.

Triple Crown Hoofnote: Flying Spur was the sire of another very impressive winner on Saturday at Caulfield with the Peter Moody trained Miss Gai Flyer who won the Listed Kevin Hayes Stakes (1200m) in dominant fashion.

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Triple Crown Have Two In The Golden Slipper Market

TAB Sportsbet have just released their 2011 Golden Slipper market and Triple Crown Syndications has two of the top 16 leading contenders for the biggest 2yo race in the world.

The exciting Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) who has already displayed his blistering speed and ability on the race track is currently in pre-training and will return to Gerald Ryan's stables next week to keep building towards his Golden Slipper campaign which will most likely be via either the Todman Slipper Trial or the Black Opal Stakes.

The as yet unraced Carbon Taikun (Lonhro ex Legally Bay) is back in full work now with Chris Waller and is building nicely towards making his racetrack debut. Carbon Taikun has previously had two bariier trials for two impressive trial wins where he showed he is the complete professional. He too is likely to aim at the Golden Slipper via either the Todman Slipper trial or the Black Opal Stakes.

2011 GOLDEN SLIPPER - WIN & PLC

SEPOY $8.50 $2.87
KARUTA QUEEN $10.00 $3.25
DEFIANT DAME $13.00 $4.00
PANE IN THE GLASS $13.00 $4.00
SATIN SHOES $15.00 $4.50
SMART MISSILE $15.00 $4.50
HOLLYWEIRD $17.00 $5.00
GLISSADE $17.00 $5.00
ONE LAST DANCE $21.00 $6.00
SARAMENHA $21.00 $6.00
HOT SNITZEL $26.00 $7.25 (Triple Crown Syndications)
FOXWEDGE $26.00 $7.25
GODSPEED $26.00 $7.25
HOLDONTOYAHORSES $26.00 $7.25
ANISE $26.00 $7.25
CARBON TAIKUN $35.00 $9.50 (Triple Crown Syndications)
WORLD SERIES $35.00 $9.50
ANEVAY $35.00 $9.50
FAST SHANTI $35.00 $9.50
FORTUNE OF WAR $35.00 $9.50

African Prince Wins Again At Headquarters

Triple Crown Syndications' African Prince (Johannesburg ex Donna Amata) won again at Royal Randwick on Saturday for an elated group of owners. African Prince has now won four metropolitan races with three of them being at Randwick (and the other at Rosehill). He seems to have a liking for 'headquarters'.

After jumping ok our jockey, Hugh Bowman, was able to dig him up to get a forward position outside the leader who was pulling his head off. The Prince relaxed like a professional and when asked for an effort in the straight he responded and quickly sprinted past the leader and put a couple of lengths on the field. He maintained that lead to win by a comfortable 2 lengths with nothing challenging him.


He's usually a very consistent horse and has been a good money spinner for his owners with his prizemoney now just a tick under $350,000. But better than that, he's been providing his owners with experiences they will cherish for the rest of their lives. In fact, we had one of his owners tell us at the start before he had even laid a hoof on the racetrack, that if we could just manage to get him a city winner then he would be living his life dream. You just cannot explain the sheer thrill and excitement of owning a winner anywhere but especially somewhere like Royal Randwick, Rosehill, Flemington etc. You need to experience it before you can truly understand and appreciate it. There is nothing like it!


Congratulations to all of our Triple Crown owners in African Prince on another impressive win; MR J CHENEY, MRS F TAN, MR L WARNER, MR G WOLFE, MR N RICHARDS, MR B DUCK, MR F IPPOLITO, MR G DICK, MR P SMITH, MR J LAKE.


Miss Independent Goes Close

Triple Crown Syndications' Miss Independent (Choisir ex Bomba) ran a gallant race at Doomben on Saturday. After being a fraction tardy away she was pushed forward to hold a good position behind the leaders in the run. After finding clear running early in the straight she looked the winner before not quite striding out and finishing like she can and eventually finished 4th and very close to a placing that would have earned her some black type (at least the 4th is still recorded on her pedigree which will give a little boost to her residual value).

Our jockey Glen Colless came back in and reported that the ground was very firm and Miss Independent found it a bit too hard for her liking so she didn't quite let down as he thought she would. So it was a run full of merit and had we had a little luck with the track conditions being a touch softer it may have been enough to get the win however it's hard to wish for a bit more rain in Brisbane after the recent events up there! We'll take the 4th instead.

Miss Independent In Search Of Black Type

Triple Crown Syndications' Miss Independent (Choisir ex Bomba) is a very consistent and multiple metropolitan winner (including the Inglis Classic) and her prizemoney is just about to crack through half a million dollars. The only thing she now needs to achieve on the track is a stakes race result (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd) to earn that coverted black type status which will help boost her residual value considerably.

We sent Miss Independent up to Brisbane this week to contest the Listed Sky Racing Nudgee Fillies & Mares Hcp over 1200m on Saturday at Doomben. She races well fresh, she has drawn well in barrier 1 and we have secured the services of Glen Colless. As long as she jumps well she should be able to take up a good position and be a big shot at bringing home some great prizemoney and of course that valuable black type. We wish her owners the best of luck!

Classic Purchases

Triple Crown Syndications were active at the Inglis Classic sales earlier this week. The Inglis Classic sale has become known over the years as a sale which provides some high quality runners at great value - if you have done your homework and have the eye to pick them.

Triple Crown have had tremendous success selecting horses out of the Inglis Classic sale. In some years we have gone there and not bought any horses at all because we haven't been happy with the quality but with this year's overall quality up we were able to find and secure three exciting fillies for our 2011 syndications. In the past we have only purchased 5 yearlings out of the classic sale and they have resulted in;

1. Miss Independent - Inglis Classic winner and 3 x Metropolitan winner (now targeting stakes class this Saturday at Doomben) & $490,855 in prizemoney so far.
2. African Prince - 3 x Metropolitan winner (and very unlucky not to win or at least run 2nd in the Inglis Classic race) & $300,300 in prizemoney so far.
   
3. Merci Grand - 5 x winner (see story below). Has won 5 of her last 11 starts.
   
4. Flying Empress - 2 wins from 2 starts both Metropolitan (won by 3 lengths on debut and then again by 2.5 lengths next start). She is regarded as one of the best up and coming 3yo fillies going around. Accordingly she is now being targeted at the Autumn Carnival riches.
   
5. Darcibelle - Unraced 2yo who is set to commence her racing career in the not too distant future.
   

This is a magnificent strike rate that we are very proud of. It's yearling selections like these that have earnt Triple Crown Syndications the reputation as Australia's leading racehorse syndicators.

This year's crop of Triple Crown Inglis Classic graduates are as follows;

Not a Single Doubt ex Manistique filly - A very athletic style of filly who is bred with magnificent bloodlines. She looks a real runner and was coincidentally purchased from the same breeder as Flying Empress. She is by the boom sire, Not A Single Doubt who is the same sire as recent Magic Millions winner Karuta Queen, Squamosa, Doubtful Jack etc. To be trained by premiership leading trainer, Chris Waller. Anticipated to be $9,990 per 10% shareholding including GST & all expenses prior to 1 May 2011.


Haradasun ex Pearl Ardane filly - A big, strong and athletic moving filly. She moves with purpose and possesses a lovely long stride. She is by the exciting first season sire and dual hemisphere Group 1 winner, Haradasun and out of a majestically bred Metropolitan winning Danehill mare. To be trained by premiership leading trainer, Chris Waller. Anticipated to be $9,990 per 10% shareholding including GST & all expenses prior to 1 May 2011.


Charge Forward ex Alberton Rose filly - A powerful and well balanced filly who has 2yo winner written all over her. She is out of a multiple Metropolitan winning (a very consistent) racemare and is bred on the same breeding cross as Headway (Group 1 winner), Solar Charged (multiple Group winner), Triple Crown's Prerequisite (multiple Metropolitan winner and 4th in Group 2 and Listed level) and Triple Crown's exciting 2yo Swerte Bella who is now being prepared for a shot at the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes. Notably they are all fillies too. To be trained by Sydney's leading 2yo trainer, Gerald Ryan. Anticipated to be $13,990 per 10% shareholding including GST & all expenses prior to 1 May 2011.


If you are interested in joining us in racing any of these exciting fillies, please be quick to register your interest and we will ensure you receive the full information as soon as it is ready. Simply send us your details by clicking here or feel free to call us in the office on (02) 9499 5212.

Patronyme In Foal

We have had a few people ask us lately about our courageous Group 3 winning racemare Patronyme. Well, her owners elected to put her in foal to the boom sire, Fastnet Rock with the view of selling her in foal at this years Inglis Easter Broodmare Sale. She is currently enjoying her retirement at the beautiful Kitchwin Hills Stud in the Hunter Valley.

Merci Grand Does It Again

Triple Crown Syndications' Merci Grand (Choisir ex Thanksgiving) has won yet again on Friday at Canberra. This was her fifth win in her last eleven starts (and there has been a couple of very unlucky placings as well). She is in red-hot form and giving her owners a thrilling ride.

Congratulations again to all of her Triple Crown Syndications owners; G Radloff, RFW Syndicate, R James, C Parris, M Wilson, A Smith, Ms S Cronk & The Oakleigh Boys Synd (Mgr: K Rickard).

More Than Ready Colt Knocked Down To Triple Crown

Triple Crown Syndications were successful securing what we considered to be a real highlight from Gerry Harvey's Baramul draft. Lot 602 an exceptional More Than Ready colt was knocked down to the bid of Triple Crown Syndications during the Saturday night session. We had valued this exciting colt at a considerably higher price than what we secured him for, so we were absolutely rapt with the great value that we will now be able to syndicate him at.

Australia's No.1 retailer, Gerry Harvey, bred and reared this colt on his property in the Hunter Valley. Gerry on the other hand was not so pleased with the sale price as he also expected this colt to go for more. However Gerry being Gerry knows how to turn a negative into a positive. He knew the new owners of this colt had a 'win' so as soon as he saw that it was purchased by Triple Crown Syndications he sought out Chris & Mike Ward saying he was keen to buy back a percentage and join our syndicate of owners in racing this exciting prospect. Now back in as an owner of this colt again, he too has effectively had a 'win'. We have previously had great success with Gerry when we raced Lotteria together who went on to win the Group 1 Flight Stakes (by 7 lengths), the Group 1 Myer Classic and 2nd in the Group 1 Cox Plate behind Makybe Diva.

This More Than Ready colt is a cracking type. He's quite big colt with good length and muscle mass. He's got text book conformation and he's a lovely fluent mover. Pedigree wise you couldn't pick a better breeding cross. More Than Ready's most successful breeding cross has been with mares carrying the almighty Danehill's blood like this colt's dam Volantis does. In fact (and just to name a few), this cross has already produced horses such as Sebring (exact same cross as our colt i.e. More Than Ready over a Flying Spur mare), More Joyous, Perfectly Ready and Benicio who are all Group 1 winners.


We anticipate at this stage that we will be able to offer the shares in this More Than Ready ex Volantis colt at the tremendous value of approximately $19,990 incl. GST per 10% shareholding which will include all expenses prior to 1 April 2011.

If you are interested in joining Triple Crown and Gerry Harvey in racing this colt please be quick to register your interest. Simply send us your details by clicking here or feel free to call us in the office on (02) 9499 5212.

Flying Spur Colt Secured By Triple Crown

Triple Crown Syndications secured lot 355 on day two of the Magic Millions. A big strong Flying Spur colt from one of Australasia's most prolific families. This exceptional family has already produced the likes of Redoute's Choice, Domesday, Platinum Scissors, Manhattan Rain, Umatilla, Al Maher, Gathering, Hurricane Sky, Spinning World, Xaar, Good Journey, Denon etc just to name a few!

Flying Spur was a Golden Slipper winner himself and is a Champion Australian Sire who has produced outstanding runners such as Forensics (Golden Slipper winner), Magnus, Mentality, Casino Prince, Sleek Chassis, Dealer Principal, Jet Spur etc. When you combine Flying Spur's influence to this colt's female line as previously mentioned above, you can see this colt has the genetic pre-disposition to deliver at the top level. From a physical point of view he is a big strong, athletic type. He looks an early runner.


If you are interested in joining us in racing this colt please be quick to register your interest so we can get all the relevant information out to you as soon as we have it to hand. Simply send us your details by clicking here or feel free to call Chris (0409 010 780) or Mike Ward (0412 747 224).

Triple Crown Strike On Day 1 Of Magic Millions

Triple Crown Syndications struck early on day one of the Magic Millions sales on the Gold Coast when securing lot 78, a flashy colt by the first season sire Magnus and out of the exceptional Group winning racemare Coniston Gem.

"This colt is a dead ringer for his dad. It's quite uncanny how much he looks like Magnus." Triple Crown's Chris Ward said. "If it wasn't for the fact that the yearling obviously looks a lot younger, you would be flat out picking the difference from the way they both look through to the way they move. It's Magnus re-incarnate. He's a stunning colt with a terrific shoulder, hindquarters and he moves like the good ones do. He was a standout lot and we are excited to have him for our 2011 syndications."

"I remember Coniston Gem racing for Robert Smerdon and she was a 'gem'. She reminded me a lot of our Group 3 winning mare, Patronyme. They both had enormous ability and showed that on the track from word go. Their careers were both interupted by some injuries which probably prevented them from getting the Group 1 result." Ward said.

Coniston Gem had 14 career starts for 9 wins (including two wins at Group 3 level) and 3 places and accumulated $409,200 in prizemoney.

Melbourne's leading trianer, Peter Moody, who trained Magnus through his illustrious Group 1 winning career, will train this colt for Triple Crown. Pete was also really taken with the yearling commenting, "He is a striking type, very much like his sire.”


Flying Empress A Late Scratching

Triple Crown Syndications' boom 3yo filly, Flying Empress is a late scratching today at Royal Randwick. Trainer Joe Pride discovered she had a slightly elevated temperature this morning. It is thought that she may have a virus and we are not prepared to risk her. Whilst it is disappointing to miss today's race, this high profile filly has a very bright future so we have that to look forward to. We will decide in the next few days whether we target another race in the next week or two or if we just head to the paddock now and concentrate on her Autumn carnival campaign.

Empress Flying Ahead Of Randwick Test

By Mathew Toogood
Bloodstock.com.au

Flying Empress will confirm autumn carnival plans if she remains unbeaten at Randwick on Saturday.

The talented filly will be given her first Saturday test in the JB (Barry) Maher Memorial Handicap (1200m) with Joe Pride already looking ahead to the Sydney autumn carnival.

"She runs on Saturday and if she wins she'll be put away for a short break and come back in the thick of it in the autumn," Pride said.

The Warwick Farm trainer has plenty of options for the daughter of Fusaichi Pegasus, including the Group Two Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) on February 12.

"It's not that far away now but we'd definitely consider a race like that," Pride said.
"There's plenty of other races there too like the (Listed) PJ Bell and there's that second tier of races. "But the thing is we'll be coming back in the autumn for a reason, and that's to chase some black type with her. She's got to prove she's up to that and Saturday will give her an opportunity to do that."

The three-year-old Benchmark 75 Handicap has attracted a handy field including unbeaten Queenslander Havatryst and Magic Millions Guineas second favourite Intencion.

Flying Empress impressed first-up at Canterbury on December 22 with an on-pace 2-1/4-length win.

"She just looked really good and ran the time to prove it," Pride said.

"It wasn't a soft win, it was a race where they made her work. I realise on the day that most leaders won but they didn't win like she did."

Corey Brown, who was suspended and on holidays when the filly won first-up, replaces Tim Clark with Clark to partner Havatryst.

Rain in Sydney on Thursday night also didn't dampen the spirits of Pride as Flying Empress won on a heavy track at Canterbury on debut in July.

The track was rated in the dead range on Friday with 16mm of rain for the week.

"It's a good race," Pride said.

"She's won on wet and dry tracks and she's filling us with confidence that she's a good filly."

Flying Empress is the $3 favourite with TAB Sportsbet ahead of Intencion ($3.80) and Havatryst ($4.40).

Last-start winner Somepin Anypin has been the subject of strong support, firming from $6 to $4.60.

Trainer Tony Vasil opted for the Randwick 1200m race over an 1100m event at Caulfield for Intencion who is on a prizemoney mission to get into Saturday week's $1 million Magic Millions Guineas (1400m).

Intencion has won one of his six starts and showed his talent during the Melbourne spring carnival with a close third in the Group Three McNeil Stakes and fourth, beaten less than a length, in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude.

Beating him home in the Prelude were Group One winners Anacheeva, Toorak Toff and Skilled.

Flying Three-Year-Olds On Show At Randwick

By Racing and Sports

Nominations for Randwick on Saturday have been released with unbeaten three-year-olds Flying Empress and Havatryst likely to clash in the $70,000 Benchmark 75 Handicap (1200m).

13 horses have been nominated for the event with Flying Empress and Havatryst clearly the class runners of the field.

Triple Crown Syndications-raced filly Flying Empress will have her first start in weekend metropolitan grade on Saturday after her first two career starts resulted in wins at Canterbury.

Her latest success at the track came on December 22 when she took on older mares to win a fillies and mares 1 Metro Win event (1200m).

Ridden by Tim Clark, Flying Empress was a clear 2.5 length winner on resuming a fortnight ago with the victory made all the more impressive by the overall race time.

Flying Empress led throughout to post a winning time of 1:09.62, just .59 outside of the 1200m course record held by Hoystar since April 2008.

The Fusaichi Pegasus filly will take on the colts and geldings for the first time with her opposition likely to include the unbeaten Havatryst.

The Queensland-based three-year-old won both starts during his first campaign and after a short spell, resumed at Randwick on December 26 where Havatryst won a Benchmark 73 Handicap (1200m).

Trainer Barry Baldwin is hopeful the Foreplay gelding this campaign can considerably add to his prizemoney record before a tilt at races throughout Queensland's 2011 Winter Carnival.

The other three-year-old event on the card is a Benchmark 75 Handicap over 1800m which will likely include Gai Waterhouse trained Teardrop Rock.

A close second behind Sincero last start, Saturday's 1800m 3YO event will be Teardrop Rock's final run prior to the $1million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas on the Gold Coast or the Tasmanian Guineas on January 23.

The Fastnet Rock fillies main assignment this campaign is shaping up as being the Listed Tasmanian Oaks (2100m) at Launceston on February 17.

2011 Magic Millions

The Triple Crown team are heading to the Magic Millions Yearling Sales this week with future champions in their sights yet again. The sales kick off on the 12th January and with six full days scheduled for their inspections, Chris and Michael will be going over each horse with a fine-tooth comb selecting the best the Magic Millions has to offer based on conformation, pedigree and price. Keep an eye on the Triple Crown website for updates on purchases. To register your interest in advance so you don't miss out on the new crop of Triple Crown headliners, click here.

Exciting Debut By Swerte Bella

Triple Crown Syndications' 2yo filly Swerte Bella (Charge Forward ex Barsha) made her race debut on Saturday at Royal Randwick and delivered a very strong debut perfomance indicating a very bright future ahead.

After spotting the Peter Snowden trained Glissade about 5 lengths at the top of the straight, Swerte Bella charged home down the outside for a fast finishing 2nd place just behind Glissade who Snowden later declared as the best 2yo in his stable and his leading Golden Slipper hope. We went into the race full of confidence but with a little hesitation that the 1000m may be a touch short for her and so it proved. Trainer Gerald Ryan was thrilled with the run as it franked his long held view that Swerte Bella was one of the best 2yo's in his stable and he said had the race been another 100-200m longer then we may just have won. Our jockey Corey Brown was likewise impressed and said she is a very promising horse who is really looking for 1200-1400m.

This performance has probably proved enough to qualify Swerte Bella for the upcoming $2m Magic Millions 2yo Classic race on the Gold Coast but unfortunately she has pulled up quite shin sore after her race which means she will need to be given a short spell in the paddock instead and we will now map a race plan having her return around the end of the Sydney Autumn carnival which will lead into the big 2yo races during the Queensland winter carnival.

Swerte Bella is certainly one for your blackbooks and a filly with a very bright future.

Merci Grand Wins Again

Merci Grand's (Choisir ex Thanksgiving) owners received a terrific Christmas present with her dominant win at Canberra last week. This was her 4th career win and put a healthy boost for her owners bank accounts to offset the Christmas spend. We were confident going into the race as she had been working particularly well in the lead up and she duly saluted by nearly 2.5 lenghts after missing the start. Congratulations to all of her Triple Crown Syndications owners; G Radloff, RFW Syndicate, R James, C Parris, M Wilson, A Smith, Ms S Cronk & The Oakleigh Boys Synd (Mgr: K Rickard).

Nice Text Messages

Hi Chris,

She (Flying Empress) was most impressive again today. Well done to you and Mike for picking such a good one! Please pass on our congrats to the other owners.

Gareth

Chris & Mike,

Great run by Flying Empress! Still kicking myself about missing her! Well done to you boys and congratulations to the lucky / smart owners who bought her! Have a great Christmas and thanks again for your hospitality last Saturday.

Scott

Flying Empress Makes It Two From Two

Triple Crown Syndications' boom 3yo filly Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady) made it two dominant wins from two career starts yesterday at Canterbury.

After jumping fairly from the wide barrier she was driven forward by jockey Tim Clark to eventually cross and take the lead on the fence. After travelling along at a decent tempo she looked the winner as soon as they entered the straight with Tim still sitting pretty and the other runners already under some pressure. Then Tim told her to go and go she did. Flying Empress quickened to put a couple of lengths on ther rivals in the matter of a couple of strides before being eased down on the line to ultimately win by close to 2.5 lengths in the very smart time of 1-09:62 (just 0.59 of a second off the course record!).

Triple Crown Syndications' director Chris Ward said "to win like that just franked her previous win too. She had to do some work to get across from the wide gate yet was still able to show a tremendous turn of foot at the end. To be putting in that sort of performance first up was sensational. She's got a very bright future."

The usually conservative trainer Joe Pride was glowing in his praise for the 3yo filly.

''I will make a prediction, she's very good,'' Pride said. ''To lead like that and not at a trot, to go quite quickly and then kick away at the end first-up was a very, very good performance. You have to be pretty special to be able to do that.

Congratulations to our owners in Flying Empress; A O''Meara, P Bull, A Groffen, Mrs L Hunt, B Nolan, D'Arcy Thoroughbreds Syndicate (Mgr J D'Arcy ), P Gibson & Mrs F Tan.

Flying Filly Gives Clark Three And Pride a Double

By Clinton Payne
Racenet

Flying Empress has made a stunning return from a spell to keep her unbeaten record intact at Canterbury on Wednesday and in doing so, gave jockey Tim Clark three winners and her trainer Joe Pride a double.

Racing under the Triple Crown Syndications banner, Flying Empress led all the way over 1200 metres and stopped the clock in an impressive 1.09.64.

“That was awesome, she’s good this filly,” Pride said.

“To lead like that and not at a trot either, then to kick away at the end, first-up from a spell; a very, very good performance.”

The victory was the second leg of Pride’s winning double after Hanzo Steel took out the previous race – the Rosehill Gardens Event Centre Handicap (1100m).

Both, Hanzo Steel and Flying Empress are by Coolmore’s US based stallion, as of this season, Fusaichi Pegasus.

For Clark, the two winners for Pride added to a great day after getting home aboard the Bart Cummings-trained Angelican earlier in the program.

Pride said with his regular number one rider Corey Brown sailing around the Pacific on holidays with his family, the door has been opened for Clark.

“Corey might not be getting back on this one till well after Christmas,” he said. “Tim is starting to ride a few for us at the moment, so today’s a great way to start. “Hopefully today is the first of many.”

Pride said he would look to give Flying Empress another start in a three-year-old Saturday race before going for a break with the autumn carnival in Sydney and the Brisbane winter carnival the likely targets next preparation.

Another Classic Star On The Rise

By Tara Madgwick
Breednet

Triple Crown Syndications enjoyed a pre-Christmas treat with an ultra impressive first up win for Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) filly Flying Empress, who seems destined for stakes company.

Purchased for $47,500 from the 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale from the Middlebrook Valley Lodge draft, Flying Empress was an easy winner at her only previous start in July and has returned even better.

The Joe Pride trained filly led throughout and kicked strongly in the straight to win the 1200 metre event by two and a quarter lengths in a thoroughly dominant display.

“I’ll make a prediction here.. she’s very good,” enthused Joe Pride.

“To go out quite quickly as she did and then be able to kick away... it was a great win and she’s a very talented filly.

“We won’t tax her over the summer as we’re really looking at the autumn carnival and possibly on to Brisbane in the winter.”

Tim Clark was aboard the filly and was equally impressed.

“I’d say she’s well on her way to Saturday class if not Group class,” he said.

Flying Empress is the first living foal of the Zabeel mare Bellevue Lady, a half-sister to Group Two placed Mango Daiquiri from the family of champion European sprinting mare Cherokee Rose.

She is by Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) (pictured), whose last Australian bred foals are two year-olds this season.


Fupeg made it a double at the Canterbury meeting with Joe Pride and Tim Clark also combining to win with lightly raced four year-old Hanzo Steel, who made it two wins from five starts when saluting over 1100 metres.

Fupeg has two well credentialed sire sons to carry on his line in Australia with Haradasun and Zizou both set to make an impact at the yearling sales next year.
Middlebrook Valley has a strong draft of 13 youngsters for the 2011 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.

Swerte Bella Trials Impressively

Triple Crown Syndications' 2yo filly Swerte Bella (Charge Forward ex Barsha) trialled this morning at Rosehill in heat 7 with Nash Rawiller on board. She jumped well from the outside gate in a 9 horse field before being shuffled back to second last in the run after another horse dropped back on her. Upon entering the straight Nash gave her a little reign and she accelerated like good horses do to finish in 4th position. Nash was wrapt with the trial and said she gave him the feel of a horse going places. He said she was a real professional and could have easily won the trial if he wanted to. She will now look to debut on New Year's day at Royal Randwick over 1000m.

Flying Empress To Resume At Canterbury

Triple Crown Syndications' promising 3yo filly Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady) will resume first up at Canterbury on Wednesday in a 1200m 1 Metro Win 3yo & up fillies and mares race. Flying Empress won on debut in impressive fashion by 3 lengths at Canterbury back in July before being spelled. Due to the lack of options in the racing calendar at the moment for non-maiden 3yo fillies, we have been forced to put her in a harder race than usually need be (i.e. against the older horses) however we expect her to be very hard to beat again on Wednesday.

Flying Empress has drawn awkwardly in barrier 9 of 13 and we have enlisted Tim Clark to ride.

Hot Snitzel Sizzels In The Nursery

Triple Crown Syndications' Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) ran an extraordinary race on Saturday in the Inglis Nursery at Royal Randwick. After missing the start by several lengths, jockey Nash Rawiller, hunted him up to get on the tail of the field but when he got close to them Hot Snitzel took fright and put the skids on and started running all over the place. It was his first experience inside of other horses as he was on the outside in both his trials and then led all the way in his debut win at Rosehill last week and he didn't like it at all. He went on to race very greenly indeed and gave Nash a torrid time, not to mention wasting a lot of energy. However upon entering the straight and spotting the leaders about 12 lengths, Nash managed to take him to the outside where he was more comfortable and Hot Snitzel proceeded to sizzle home in 33.63 secs for the final 600m and 22.50 for the final 400m which was significantly quicker than any other runner. He finished 4th behind Pane In The Glass and only a neck behind the placings. Hot Snitzel was no doubt the run of the race and showed he has a very exciting future.

Nash reported after the race that Hot Snitzel's run was quite exceptional. He said he's never had a horse finish like that after carrying on so much earlier in the race. Most horses would hit a brick wall after racing as greenly as he had but he still managed to rocket home.

Hot Snitzel will now go the paddock for a spell and we will map out his next campaign which promises to be very exciting for all of his owners.

Hot Snitzel Ready To Remain Unbeaten

By Alex Steedman
Racing and Sports

Connections of Triple Crown Syndications-raced Hot Snitzel are confident about the two-year-olds chances of maintaining an unbeaten record when he contests the $250,000 Inglis Nursery (1000m) at Randwick tomorrow.

Hot Snitzel backs up from a debut win at Rosehill last weekend where he was eased down to claim a maiden victory by 2.5 lengths.

While the Gerald Ryan-trained colt raced greenly last Saturday it is expected the two-year-old will take great benefit from the performance when he contests the $250,000 Inglis Nursery (1000m) at Randwick tomorrow.

“That will be the difference tomorrow. It will be how much improvement he has taken out of that first run,” manager Michael Ward said.

“He was very green, he was able to accelerate when challenged and fought off the opposition and won easing down.”

“He has a very strong chance in the event. There are a couple of things that will make it a tougher assignment tomorrow but his debut win still makes him the horse to beat.”

“He hasn't put a foot wrong so far so we're hoping he can keep the perfect record intact.”

Hot Snitzel has drawn ideally in barrier two and will be ridden by leading jockey Nash Rawiller.

These two factors appear to aid the son of Snitzel however Ward believes the drop back in distance to the 1000m is a negative after Hot Snitzel's debut success came over the slightly longer 1100m trip last weekend.

“It is not ability I am worried about, it is the distance which is more the issue,” Ward said.

“Obviously we would have preferred the distance going the other way, but racing for $250,000 you need to have a crack at that and he is certainly progressing well and showing he has got the ability to be putting himself right in the finish again.”

“He certainly has got speed and that will be in his favour tomorrow.

“The back up is not of a concern either. Gerald wouldn't have started him if he wasn't right to go.”

An Inglis Nursery victory tomorrow would be the second success Triple Crown Syndications have enjoyed in a lucrative Inglis 2YO event with stablemate Miss Independent winning the 2008 Inglis Classic (1200m) at Randwick.

“We won the Inglis Classic race in 2008 with Miss Independent which was fantastic for the owners of her syndicate and to be able to do the same for the owners in Hot Snitzel's syndicate would be a tremendous start to his career,” Ward said.

“Most of the people involved in the syndicate are first time owners.”

Following Saturday's Inglis Nursery (1000m) connections will likely spell the juvenile and plan a path towards the $3.5million Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) in April for Hot Snitzel's next race preparation.

“Spelling him after tomorrow will most likely be the case and we will then sit down with Gerald and sort out some plans from there,” Ward said.

Hot Snitzel was a $60,000 purchase at the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale.

The Snitzel colt is out of Blushing Groom mare Flames Of Paris who belongs to a proven broodmare family.

Flames Of Paris is a half-sister to Park Appeal who is the dam of Cape Cross and a Group 1 winning mare in her own right.

She is also a half sister to other European Group 1 winning mares Desirable and Alydarees who were also successful broodmares, each producing Group winning foals.

In other news from Triple Crown Bloodstock, promising three-year-old Flying Empress is expected to resume at Canterbury next Wednesday in a 1 Metro Win event for fillies and mares over 1200m after being readied by two barrier trials this preparation.

“She will resume next Wednesday at Canterbury,” Ward said.

“She will be racing with a very light weight taking on the older mares because it is very difficult to find a short 3YO fillies race at the moment.

“Having said that she is in terrific order and we expect her to be very hard to beat.”

Flying Empress toyed with her rivals on debut when a comfortable three length winner of a two-year-old event over 1200m at Canterbury in July.

Under the care of Joseph Pride, the Warwick Farm-based trainer and connections elected to spell the filly with the likelihood of rain affected tracks during August which proved to be the case.

Will Hot Snitzel Be Two From Two

Triple Crown Syndications have exciting 2yo Hot Snitzel backing up again this week for only his second career start in the $250,000 Inglis Nursery at Royal Randwick following his very green but impressive debut win last Saturday at Rosehill over 1100m.

This weeks assignment is coming back to 1000m but Hot Snitzel is set to again jump as the solidly backed favourite. Hot Snitzel has drawn much better this week with barrier 2 which should see him get the run of the race and the set weight conditions suit.

With Corey Brown away on holiday, Nash Rawiller jumped at the opportunity to partner Triple Crown in another big two year old Inglis race. For the superstitious out there - when Triple Crown Syndications won the $500,000 Inglis Classic with Miss Independent 2 years ago she was having her second career start, jumping from barrier two and had Nash Rawiller on board. All of the same can be said of Hot Snitzel on Saturday. Let's hope it's an omen!

Kind Emails

Thank you for your astute choice of horse (Hot Snitzel) to be a winner at his first start.  I’ve only been in two other syndicates (in the 90’s) and we had no success, so I am very happy.

Regards
Greg Woodman

Congrats guys on the exciting win of Hot Snitzel on Saturday. What a way to make his race debut. Great acceleration and looks a very promising horse. Why didn’t I jump into that one when I had the chance!!!

Look forward to joining one of your new horses in January.

Cheers,

Jack Sprite

He's Hot

Two year old Hot Snitzel was eye catching when winning on debut at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday for Triple Crown Syndications.

He was sent out as odds on favourite and delivered a comfortable victory by 2.5 lengths with a further 3 lengths back to third.

It was a front running ride by Corey Brown who wanted to find the fence from the outside gate to help guide Hot Snitzel.

“He is extremely green,” Brown said. “He generally hangs out but today he found the fence and he didn't want to get off of it. We haven't got to the bottom of him yet. I wanted him to find the fence because at his two trials he has been very, very green, running away from the other horses. I thought if he finds the fence maybe he will want to stay with it and that is exactly what he did. He impressed me because he quickened nicely when Out Of The Shadow came up to him.”

The manner in which Hot Snitzel won suggested he is an exciting colt on the rise.

Triple Crown Syndications’ Chris Ward was very pleased with Hot Snitzel’s debut which gave his owners plenty to look forward to including a possible tilt at this Saturday’s $250,000 Inglis Nursery race at Randwick.

“Even though it was a comfortable win he still did plenty wrong,” Ward said. “He really doesn’t know what he’s doing out there yet so his win was just on raw ability. He certainly made Corey earn his riding fee on Saturday. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do when the penny drops because he has a lot of improvement in him once he knows what he is doing.”

Hot Snitzel was a $60,000 purchase for Triple Crown Syndications from the draft of Bellerive Stud at the 2010 Inglis Premier sale.

He is by Gerald Ryan’s Group 1 winner Snitzel and out of the beautifully bred Blushing Groom mare, Flames Of Paris (USA), a half sister to three Group I winners.

Congratulations to Hot Snitzel's excited owners: R Martin, A L Kelaher, G Woodman, S V Nolan, J I Karaca, J J Kennedy and Mrs R H Kennedy.

Hot Snitzel Eye Catching On Debut

By Alex Steedman
RacingandSports

The Gerald Ryan-trained Hot Snitzel has recorded an easy win on debut despite doing many things wrong in the two-year-old $70,000, Rosehill Gardens Event Handicap (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

After two barrier trials where he was green in both, Hot Snitzel continued to show he was a work in progress with his debut win.

Hot Snitzel led all of the way and eventually went on to score by 2 1/2L after losing focus in the straight.

“He is a work in progress and he is going the right way,” trainer Gerald Ryan said. “He is a bit slow learning and he has got something between his hind legs which isn't helping him at the moment. He keeps going the right way. He was a bit of a bugger before he had his first trial but since his trial and the more you go on he has started to calm down. He has had two trials and has drawn the outside both times and then been four or five wide the entire way while hanging out or in the entire way. He'll learn and he'll take benefit from today.”

The decisive winning margin came after a few nervous moments in the straight where Hot Snitzel was headed at the 300m by Chris Waller-trained Out Of The Shadow who finished second. Golden Feima was third, the margin 3L, with the time 1.05.59 and the final 600m in 35.10. Hot Sitzel paid $1.70 on NSW TAB.

Hot Snitzel at that point under the guidance of jockey Corey Brown quickly accelerated and after opening up a winning margin was eased towards the line.

Brown had previously ridden the Snitzel colt at his latest trial on Tuesday at Rosehill over 900m when second behind another Triple Crown Syndications'-raced two-year-old in Carbon Taikun. “He is extremely green,” Brown said. He generally hangs out but today he found the fence and he didn't want to get off of it. We haven't got to the bottom of him yet. I wanted him to find the fence because at his two trials he has been very, very green, running away from the other horses. I thought if he finds the fence maybe he will want to stay with it and that is exactly what he did.“

Hot Snitzel was a $60,000 purchase at the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale.
The Snitzel colt, owned by Triple Crown Syndications, R Martin, A L Kelaher, G Woodman, S V Nolan, J I Karaca, J J Kennedy and Mrs R H Kennedy, is out of Blushing Groom mare Flames Of Paris who belongs to a proven broodmare family. Flames Of Paris is a half-sister to Park Appeal who is the dam of Cape Cross and a Group 1 winning mare in her own right. She is also a half sister to other European Group 1 winning mares Desirable and Alydarees who were also successful broodmares, each producing Group winning foals.

The win earned a stake of $42,000 plus a BOBS bonus of $20,000.

Triple Crown Horses Impress

Leading racehorse syndicators, Triple Crown Syndications, had several exciting horses trial this week. Trials were held on Monday at Randwick where Flying Empress went around and on Tuesday at Rosehill where 2yo's Carbon Taikun, Hot Snitzel and Swerte Bella hit the track along with 3yo Mossenta.

Boom 3yo filly, Flying Empress, had her second trial this preparation and showed that she has returned in great condition finishing 3rd in a very fast trial. Jockey Corey Brown had her under a tight hold and reported that she felt terrific. We will now look for a suitable race for her return. She has significantly strengthened up this time in and now looks more like a colt.

Carbon Taikun was having his second trial and again showed he is the ultimate professional in winning his trial and displaying exciting ability with heavy weight jockey, Hugh Bowman on board. Hugh reported that he was very impressed with his performance. It has been decided to tip Carbon Taikun out to the paddock now rather than push on to the races this time in. He's the sort of horse that will appreciate being given just a little bit more time before letting him loose on the Autumn carnival.

Hot Snitzel was in the same trial as Carbon Taikun and he too was very impressive. Whilst still very green and learning his trade, Hot Snitzel jumped well before being caught 3 wide for the whole way. After straightening he showed an explosive turn of foot to start closing the gap on Carbon Taikun who had skipped clear of the field by several lengths. Hot Snitzel finished a 1/2 head behind Carbon Taikun then it was nearly 6 lenths back to the 3rd horse. Hot Snitzel's jockey, Corey Brown, said that he is a very nice horse in the making. He said he is still very green and what he is displaying now is on raw ability. We have elected to debut Hot Snitzel this Saturday at Rosehill with Corey retaining the ride and we expect him to be very hard to beat.

Swerte Bella turned out for her first career trial with Corey Brown in the saddle. She jumped form a wide gate and soon found herself trapped 4 wide throughout the entire trial. Even after doing a lot of extra work she showed great acceleration from the 300m to the 100m before just idling to the post over the final 100m. Corey was most impressed witht he way she is coming along. She will trial again on the 21st of this month before she is set on a path towards the Magic Millions.

Mossenta unfortunately slipped in the wet ground upon jumping from the gates and found himself missing the start by several lengths. Hugh Bowman who was on board decided to then take things very easy on him in case he had strained anything when slipping and mentioned that he also wasn't comfortable in the chopped up ground so he did not want to ask him to do much at all. Therefore we didn't get much of a guide on his improvement from his last trial but it should nonetheless have him ready to race in about a fortnight.

So all in all we have some very exciting months ahead.

Promising Two-Year-Olds On Show At Rosehill

By Alex Steedman
Racing & Sports

Five two-year-old barrier trials have been conducted amongst 16 heats at Rosehill this morning with juveniles from the stables of Peter Snowden, Gerald Ryan and Chris Waller taking out their respective heats.

Gerald Ryan-trained juvenile Hollyweird won the fastest 2YO heat of the morning taking out the fillies 900m barrier trial in 54.08 on Slow going.

The Snitzel filly won the event by a convincing margin of 4 ¼ lengths over Anthony Cummings-trained Lovetheoneyourwith and Ingham-owned Stratum filly Fulgora.

Chris Waller-trained Ingham Magic also showed promise when she won the earlier fillies trial in a marginally slower time of 54.15.

Three colts and geldings two-year-old trials were also conducted with Chris Waller and Peter Snowden juveniles sharing the spoils across this morning's heats.

Ad Valorem colts Kernel and Free Wheeling won heats four and five respectively by small margins with Kernel posting the slightly quicker time of 54.26.

Triple Crown Syndications-raced Carbon Taikun was Chris Waller's other two-year-old trial winner on Tuesday morning in a time of 54.41 and has now won both of his barrier trials.

The son of Lonhro recorded his first barrier trial success at Rosehill on November 23.

Carbon Taikun was a $110,000 purchase by Triple Crown Syndications' at the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale and is a half brother to the David Hayes-trained Legalistic who has shown ability at his first two campaigns.

This talent was highlighted by a seven length runaway win on debut as a two-year-old at Sale last year.

Triple Crown Syndications' manager Chris Ward is pleased with the progress Carbon Taikun has made this preparation and expects the son of Lonhro to make his race debut in the early autumn.

“We've decided to tip him out,” Ward said. “He is progressing particularly well and he is actually a very exciting prospect for us.”

“He has shown us plenty in his work and his two trials now. We were tempted to race him this campaign but we just think he might benefit more if we take it slowly and give him a short break and target the autumn.

“He has been the ultimate professional in his two trials to date. He jumps from the gates well and has that natural early speed to find a good position. In both trials he has scooted to the lead very quickly.

“He controlled the trial from there today as he skipped away from them very early in the straight and put a number of lengths of them in a couple of strides.”

“Another one of ours was runner up Hot Snitzel with Gerald Ryan. He made up some ground late and was also very impressive. It was five lengths back to third from there.”

In other barrier trial heats, Alexander Of Hales finished 3rd in heat 1 of the morning, a 1030m Open trial as he prepares for Saturday's Listed Christmas Cup (2400m).

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Buy a Racehorse

With the recent Federal Court judgement in Racing NSW's favour against the wagering operators, we now look likely to enter a new golden era of racing which will be to the benefit of all participants, especially owners, with the release of an extra $120 million to be injected into the industry. With the code's governing body in NSW signaling the likelihood of owners racing for $100,000 in prizemoney (in addition to BOBS bonuses) on a typical Saturday metropolitan race there has never been a better financial incentive to get involved in the "Sport of Kings". Maybe this is the impetus you need to do what you have always dreamed of doing, or maybe it will allow you to add to your existing thoroughbred interests. Either way you won't be alone as in recent times buying a racehorse has never looked more attractive. 

The first sales catalogues have just arrived on our desks and we have already begun our research in what is a thorough process as we aim to repeat our proven process of selecting superior racehorses to suit any budget. The first sales of the new year commence with the Magic Millions Sale on the Gold Coast from 12 January to the 16 January, quickly followed by the Inglis Classic Sale from Sydney from 23 January through to 25 January. From these two sales alone we have to assess and make judgement on 1,465 yearlings by proven stallions like More Than Ready, Commands, Fastnet Rock, Flying Spur and also first season sires like Zizou, Haradasun, Shaft and Street Sense who will be trying to knock off the more established stallions in the years to come.

The month of December is not only a busy month for us as we prepare for the upcoming sales but also for each of you as you spend many waking hour trying to figure out exactly what on earth you are going to get your loved ones this Christmas. If you fall into this category then why not consider doing something different this year and commit to buying either yourself or loved one the ultimate Christmas present with a share in a racehorse. We can assist by providing you with a gift voucher before the big day. Please feel free to call us in the office on 02 9499 5212 if you would like to discuss this option further.  

Trials at Randwick Postponed Due to Wet Weather

Due to the relentless wet weather being experienced in Sydney at present the set of barrier trials set down for Randwick on Friday, 3 December, 2010 have been postponed to Monday, 6 December, 2010. All fields and scheduled times will remain unchanged. At these trials Triple Crown Syndications will be represented by promising 3YO filly, Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady), who made a splash on debut winning by 3 lengths before being turned out for a break. She will be using this trial as her final tune-up before her much anticipated return to the races.

Another set of barrier trials will then be held at Rosehill the following day, where Triple Crown Syndications will again be represented by a very promising group of horses. Talented 2YO colt's Carbon Taikun (Lonhro ex Legally Bay) and Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames of Paris) will line up in Heat 3 while the lovely filly Swerte Bella (Charge Forward ex Barsha) takes her place for the first time in Heat 6. In addition to these, a decision is yet to be made on whether Davalon (Lonhro ex Davone Waltz) will compete in Heat 5 for 2YO colts and if 3YO colt Mossenta (Mossman ex Lupenta) steps out as well or waits until the following set of trials.

Tuesday's Trials

Triple Crown Syndications were represented by four runners today at Rosehill including a couple of babies who were out for their first barrier trial experience.

In heat 3 we had two 2yo's go around. They were the Chris Waller trained Carbon Taikun (Lonhro ex Legally Bay) and the Gerald Ryan trained Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris). Both horses showed plenty of ability in their first outings to the trials with Carbon Taikun winning the trial looking like the ultimate professional and Hot Snitzel finished a fast closing 3rd albeit very green. Hugh Bowman was on board Carbon Taikun and he was very impressed with his trial, stating that he did everything right, gave him a great feel and he thinks he will perform as a 2yo but then really peak as a 3yo as he matures further. Nathan Berry rode Hot Snitzel for us and commented that he has a real liking for this colt after having ridden him in trackwork and now in a trial. He said he has plenty of ability but does need to get his head right. Nathan said he had to give him a couple of cracks with the whip, not to quicken him up, but to keep him focussed on what he was meant to be doing. Nathan believes we will have a lot of fun with him. We will decide over the coming days whether we push on with them  now or tip them out to the paddock before coming back for their first racing campaign in the Autumn.

In heat 4 we had Mossenta (Mossman ex Lupenta) go around under heavy weight jockey, Hugh Bowman, and he trialled well to finsih in 4th position. Hugh said he gave him a little squeeze and he accelerated quickly before tiring a bit over the last 100m after travelling 3 wide the whole way. Mossenta will now most likely trial again in the next 10-14 days.

Then in heat 15 we had African Prince return for his first trial this preparation. Trainer Chris Waller sent him out with the instructions to just give him a nice quiet trial. Jockey Blake Spriggs did just that and had him settle at the rear of the field before giving him a little squeeze early in the straight before letting him coast to the line under a hold. We were very happy with his return and Blake reported that he felt terrific and accelerated very well when he gave him some reign for a moment in the straight. Blake said he's returned equally as good if not better than last preparation and he wouldn't be surprised to see him perform very well first up, even over a unsuitable shorter distance.

Historic Result For NSW Racing Participants

The three judges of the Federal Court yesterday handed down a resounding win to Racing NSW against Betfair and Sportingbet. All three judges found in favour of Racing NSW on all three issues being contested before them. In a nutshell this means a huge financial windfall for all Racing NSW participants from racehorse owners, race clubs, racegoers and right through to strappers and stable staff.

This result will enable Peter V’Landy’s and Racing NSW to implement their latest Racing NSW Strategic Plan. Importantly, this new and ongoing cash injection will provide the funds to significantly increase prizemoney for owners, upgrade racetracks, develop Centres Of Excellence, upgrade spectator facilities and continue to promote the ‘good word’ of thoroughbred racing in NSW amongst many other exciting initiatives.

The planned prizemoney increases are as follows;
* Sydney Saturday meetings to go from $70,000 to $100,000 a race.
* Sydney midweeks from $27,000 to $35,000.
* Provincial races to go from $16,000 to $25,000.
* Country races $10,000 to $15,000.
* A $13.1m boost to Group and Listed prizemoney.
* Looking at ways to pay down to 10th place.

The above figures show dramtaic increases in prizemoney from 30% to 56% to racehorse owners which is just reward for those who actually 'put on the show'.

Congratulations to Peter V’Landy’s and the team.

Flying Empress Return Imminent

Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady) is scheduled to return to the trials this Friday at Warwick Farm for Triple Crown Syndications and her excited group of owners. Flying Empress won most impressively on debut at Canterbury before being tipped out for a spell. She looks a very nice filly in the making and one well worth keeping an eye on.

Dragon Dance Wins 3 OnThe Trot

Triple Crown Syndications and their owners celebrated yet another win for Dragon Dance on Saturday at Gundagai over 1800m. This was win number 6 for Dragon Dance and his third in a row. It was also his fourth win this prepartion. Dragon Dance did a fair bit of extra work on Saturday after racing a bit too keenly and spending a fair amount of time 3 wide. He took off in the straight in what effectively ended up as a two horse race to the winning post with Dragon Dance fighting off the challenger to win by 0.3 of a length. Congratulations must go to Nick Olive and young apprentice Billy Owen for their work.

A bold plan has been hatched to give Dragon Dance a very quick back up after only 2 days and this time he will run on Monday at Canberra which is back to the scene of two of his last three wins (one by 8 lenghts and one by 3 lenghts). He has pulled up well from saturday's run and is expected to run very well again.

Congratulations again to all of his Triple Crown Syndications owners - R El Daghl, R El Daghl, K Yip, J Trotter, T Stevenson, A Bertoldo, M Newport & Mrs E Newport.

Winning Double For Triple Crown

Triple Crown Syndications and their owners celebrated another winning double on Cup Day with both Dragon Dance and Celero posting very impressive wins at Thoroughbred Park, Canberra. We had two runners for two winners and some very excited owners who know how to celebrate.

First it was Dragon Dance in race 3. Last start Dragon Dance demorolised his rivals to score a dynamic win by 8 lengths and this time was not much different scoring by 3 lengths but in an effortless manner. This was Dragon Dance's 5th career win and he is really in red-hot form.

Congratulations again to all of his Triple Crown Syndications owners - R El Daghl, R El Daghl, K Yip, J Trotter, T Stevenson, A Bertoldo, M Newport & Mrs E Newport.

Next it was Celero's turn in race 6. Young apprentice Billy Owen who also previously rode Dragon Dance for us found himself with some work to do this time around after having a pretty straight forward time of it with Dragon Dance. Celero missed the start a little before Billy let him settle at the rear of the field. Upon entering the straight Billy angled him out in an effort to find clear running before spotting a gap through the middle of the pack but as soon as he headed for it it closed again and Celero was forced to angle back out again and ulitmately took the scenic route weaving through the pack to score a decisive but narrow victory. Had Celero had a clear and uninterupted run he would have won by much further. This was Celero's 3rd career win and pointed to more to come.

Congratulations to all of his Triple Crown Syndications owners - C JAMES, R KING, S CHANDLER, J LUCAS, W JONES, S MONAHAN, M SMITH, A SCHOONEMAN.

Americain Wins The 150th Melbourne Cup

What a brilliant win by Americain in today's Melbourne Cup. The American bred, French trained and Australian owned galloper relished the 3200m and was particularly strong at the finish, extending away from Maluckyday and So You Think.

Americain showed a tremendous turn of foot in the straight and gobbled up So You Think who temporarily hit the front to score by 2.75 lengths. Maluckyday showed what an outstanding prospect he promises to be in 12 months time when he matures further and gets the benefit of greater experience. So You Think was very brave in defeat. After a enduring a stop-start tempo throughout the race he over-raced which was always going to make things tougher than need be but he fought on very well for 3rd.

Melbourne Cup Tips

Chris Ward: So You Think

I think So You Think is shaping up as a genuine freak. He has already won 5 Group 1's from only 11 starts and that includes 2 Cox Plate's. He won his first Cox Plate when he was still technically only a 2yo which is beyond belief. The only thing he hasn't proven is that he can stay the 3200m for the Cup. I think he is every chance to run a strong 3200m.  He has the racing pattern to suggest that he will see out the journey well and he is bred to make the distance too. He is by High Chaparral who is by the almighty Sadler's Wells. Sadler's Wells has be a Champion Stallion in the Northern Hemisphere and prolific in producing outstanding stayers. So You Think has drawn barrier 3 and has Steven Arnold on board. They are short odds but they are justified.

Michael Ward: So You Think and Descarado for the Quinella

I tried to find something in the field that could beat So You Think but I couldn't. The only way he won't win is if he beats himself and doesn't stay the distance. Simply he is a class above. With the Slow track for Cup Day you can expect Descarado to finish behind the champ in a repeat result of the Mackinnon Stakes last Saturday which is the best form reference for this race. Descarado is a duck who I normally wouldn't have had in my placings however with the wet weather and good barrier you can expect him to go forward and be tough to run down, except for one horse only So You Think.

Long Striders

From long striding horses we obtain the two extremes of racehorses, the all-time champions and the one-paced snails.

So why is there such a contrast in horses that have long
strides?

A horse with a long stride has often been associated with champion
racehorses such as Man o’ War, Secretariat and Phar Lap. A
long stride can enable champion horses to cover more ground than
those with shorter strides, but with a similar effort. Not all horses
of this type are champions; in fact champion horses usually gather
their long stride from sheer athletic traits, whereas the slower types
of long striders gather their stride primary from their bone structure and muscle type.

These two types of long striding horses each have their own specific
strengths and weaknesses, which vary greatly and ultimately decide
their racetrack potential. Here we analyse this group of horses by conformation and other key factors in order to define each type’s
variations and traits.

Power gearing (Gears theory) assessed using a racehorse’s conformation plays a big part in the analysis of long striders, and for those un-familiar with the term it may be defined as: “The compounding relationship between the length and angles of bones and joints that are used to transmit motion. The gearing reflects the mechanical advantage resulting from a horse’s specific lever lengths and angles.”

Power gearing gives the horse the correct ratio of speed and strength which results in optimal galloping efficiency and pace over distance.

The three basic types of long striders include:
1. Champions: clean winded, well co-coordinated with a relaxed,
long and faster stride.
2. Elephants: bone structure provides long strides with a slower
turnover (dour, one paced types)
3. Combination of both of the above.

Let’s look at each type in turn...

#1 Champions
This first type gathers its long stride from naturally flexible muscles, confidence, superior coordination, athleticism and clean airways.

Examples of champions of this type include Man o’ War (28f stride
length) & Secretariat (25f). In addition to a long stride, this type will also have a superior power gearing ratio giving it ample speed and enabling it to be versatile when needed. Being clean winded, this allows plenty of air to fill the lungs per stride. Good horses will breathe in rhythm with each stride, meaning a larger intake of air gives the clean winded horse more time to lengthen its stride. It may be either a sprinter or stayer, but even if it is the latter, there is still a good chance he/she will be able to sprint well fresh, and still remain competitive when dropping down sharply in distance.

Despite this type’s long stride, its power gearing ratio gives the horse versatility, meaning potential obstacles like turning tracks will not be a problem. Indeed, against popular opinion, not all long striders need course layouts with long straights to perform at there best. Common traits also include good gate speed with a superior cruising speed & added acceleration.

Well geared horses with long strides can outrun their shorter striding rivals, as the gearing effect means they maintain a fast stride turnover, with a similar effort per stride. This results in extra distance and speed per stride, which over distance fatigues its shorter-striding rivals trying to match pace. These advantages also result in these long striders having the racetrack ability skills to make their own luck during running.

Traits of a well-geared horse with a long stride include:
• Ability to jump well and race on the pace when racing over a suitable
distance.
• Ability to quicken and take a tactical position mid race when needed.
• Ability to quicken as if finding another gear when let loose in the
run to the line.
• Clean winded, which helps it quickly gain fitness and save energy
mid race.
• Long stride coupled with a fast stride turnover.
• Can often produce the goods year after year.
• High class potential.

Due to its long stride, clean wind, and relaxed galloping manner that
superior gearing can provide a racehorse, these types often gallop
with good form providing the jockey with a smooth ride.

#2 Elephants
This type is likely to have a long stride due to specific bone structure lever lengths, and may feel smooth to the rider. But due to lack of speed or stride turnover, this type will struggle in races shorter than its favoured distance, even when presented fresh. It may also struggle to gather speed going uphill or on rain affected going. This type will lack acceleration and may well be too dour to even make the race track. It will often be described as a one-paced, dour type which may be best suited to straight racing, or on course layouts with long straights.

This category can also include sprinters, but typically these will
lack gate speed, race far back in the pack, often being run off their
legs in hotly contested races, but significantly also struggle to sprint
off a slow pace. When stepped up in distance they will lack endurance due to their muscle type.

Common to this type is that they can often be running on, seemingly impressively, but rarely winning. Trainers will often place these over jumps, but usually without success as they lack the required acceleration/speed on the flat between jumps.

There will always be exceptions to the rule: some thoroughbreds
with the will to win, far superior energy systems, and other valued
components can still make gutsy types of class gallopers. Typically
this type’s winning margins will be tight, and its time at the top may
be shortened in comparison to the well-geared top-line galloper.

Traits of a standard long strider without power gearing:
• Lacks speed when fresh.
• Lacks gate & tactical speed.
• Dour and one paced, lacking a fast stride turnover.
• Best suited to long straights.
• Can be run off its legs in races with a hot pace, or lack dash when
pace is too slow.
• May only have a short period during his career at his peak.
• May be too slow to even make the racetrack, lowered potential.

#3 Combination
This type is typical of many long striding thoroughbreds that make
it to the racetrack, being made up of a combination of the above two
types. They will possess many features of the one paced elephant
type, but potentially with enough speed/strength via gearing to win
some good class races and make a handy galloper.

Can a horse’s long length of stride be used to predict its preferred
distance?

Although a long stride indicates a horse will get distance, this is
not always the case, especially in regards to top class sprinters. Australian champion sprinter of the 70s and 80s, Manikato, is an excellent example of a speed horse who obtained his massive stride from sheer athleticism and flexibility. Conformation can be used as a guide to a horse’s likely preferred distance, but the prime prediction factor is likely to be the horse’s particular inherited muscle type, which may be dominated by either sprinting and/or endurance fibres.

Why are some horses short striders?
A racehorse may develop a shortened stride for a number of reasons
including:
• Bone structure that produces varied long or short levers in specific
areas.
• Lack of galloping confidence in the horse, which results in a tight
galloping action, and limited flexibility (sometimes due to galloping
mishaps pre-racing).
• Muscle or tendon injuries, including micro tears. These repair with
the purpose of adding strength rather than flexibility, and never regain full motion.
• Bulky and shortened types of muscles lacking flexibility.
• Breathing problems, shallow breaths may result in short strides, as generally horses produce one stride per breath.

Once a horse suffers a serious injury, the repair process of adding
strength and lessoning flexibility is a natural body safety reaction.
This healing process is designed to protect the horse from a repeat
injury, rather than return it to its more risky and original top speed.

Summing up, the first type is typical of many champion racehorses,
who possess not only a long stride, but the power gearing, of both strength and speed, to go with it. This enables them to propel
themselves forward with a long stride, while also maintaining a fast
stride turnover, resulting in superior speed over distance. Typically
they race on the pace when placed over suitable distances, cruise
mid race, and often quickly pick up the pace turning for home.

Think of many past genuine champions of the turf and you’ll have the exact mental picture.

Breeding & Racing

Black Caviar Rated World's Best Sprinter

Unbeaten boom 4YO mare Black Caviar (Bel Esprit-Helsinge, by Desert Sun) has been rated the world's best sprinter by UK Racing Post following her 5.5-lengths annihilation of her rivals in last Saturday's Gr2 Schweppes Stakes (1200m) at Mooney Valley in Melbourne. Black Caviar was given a 129 rating by Racing Post, placing her just ahead of fellow Australian sprinter & boom WA 5YO gelding Hay List (Statue Of Liberty-Sing Hallelujah, by Is It True) who is on 128 after his recent victories in the Gr2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m) at Flemington & Gr1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley. They are followed in the ratings (based on races run between 1000-1200m this year) by 6-time Gr1-winning Australian-bred 7YO gelding & last season's Hong Kong Horse-Of-The-Year Sacred Kingdom (Encosta de Lago-Courtroom Sweetie, by Zeditave) on 127 & Australian-bred 4YO sprinter Starspangledbanner (Choisir-Gold Anthem, by Made Of Gold) on 125. Black Caviar (a $210,000 yearling at the 2008 Inglis Premier Sale in Melbourne) now boasts 6 wins (also including the Gr2 Schillaci Stakes over 1000m at Caulfield on October 9 & January's Gr2 Australia Stakes over 1200m at Moonee Valley, plus 2009's Gr2 Danehill Stakes over 1200m at Flemington, Listed Arrow Training Services Plate over 1200m at Moonee Valley & Listed Blue Sapphire Stakes over 1200m at Caulfield) from 7 starts for $789,250 earnings. Racing Post commented on her latest victory: "The ease with which Black Caviar dispatched her rivals was unmistakable & the huge winning margin tells much of the story."

So You Think 4th On International Rankings
Meanwhile star 4YO entire So You Think (High Chaparral-Triassic, by Tights) who notched his 3rd successive Gr1 triumph (& 4th successive group victory since returning from a 42-weeks spell) with last weekend's victory in Australia's unofficial weight-for-age championship, the Gr1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Mooney Valley in Melbourne (to claim this race for the 2nd successive year) has been rated at 126 by UK Racing Post to be 4th on its international rankings from 2000-2200m, behind Aidan O'Brien's Coolmore-Ballydoyle pair Rip Van Winkle (128) & Cape Blanco (127), and Henry Cecil-trained Twice Over (127).

Breeding & Racing

Dragon Dance Wins By 8 Lengths

Triple Crown Syndications and their owners went into Dragon Dance's race today at Canberra with confidence knowing he has been working well during the week and would relish the 2000m journey.

Dragon Dance ended up destroying his rivals to win by 8 lengths with a further 3 lengths back to third and that was after getting caught out wide early and travelling 3 wide for the journey. He started to loom up around the home bend and looked the winner from there as he was travelling so well. Then jockey Richard Bensley slipped him some rein and he sprinted well clear and continued to extend his lead to the winner's post.

Congratulations to all of his excited Triple Crown owners - R El Daghl, R El Daghl, K Yip, J Trotter, T Stevenson, A Bertoldo, M Newport & Mrs E Newport.

Metal Bender Sets Out To Fulfil Mighty Prophecy

Sydney Morning Herald


It's been a long road back but star stayer Metal Bender may be about to make all the hard work worthwhile, writes Chris Roots.

Late Hall of Fame trainer Jack Denham once named Metal Bender the equal of Might And Power, one of the greatest Caulfield Cup winners. But that's not what makes him special to owner David Fuller. Nor is it his three group 1 victories: the Randwick and Rosehill guineas as a three-year-old or his comeback win in the Doomben Cup this year.

For Fuller, tomorrow's Caulfield Cup bid will be more personal after he nursed Metal Bender back to health and the track from stress fractures of the tibia and a cracked stifle.

''When you have a horse on your property and see and talk to him every day, you become very close to them,'' Fuller said. ''We had him in a box for six weeks when he was injured and I would help him walk out to a small paddock whenever I could. He is a great horse to handle and to have a part in his recovery was pretty special. It was a slow process and we took our time and it's all worth it now.''

Metal Bender seemed to have the racing world at his mercy as a three-year-old after his two guineas wins and a runner-up finish in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 2009, punctated by a failure in the AJC Australian Derby. However, fate would work against him making any appearance in the spring.

As last year's carnival hit top gear, the Danasinga gelding was getting the best of care on Fuller's Oaks property with the hope he might one day return.

''Jack Denham said he had the potential to be up there with Might And Power, which was incredible considering he won the Caulfield and Melbourne cups and a Cox Plate with him,'' Fuller said. ''It wasn't something I was thinking about last year when he was at home, it was more about just getting him back to health and maybe racing. I thought we might never get to see if Jack was right but we get that chance now. It starts with the Caulfield Cup but we're just happy to be there.''

Unfortunately Denham will not be involved in Metal Bender's cup crusade after passing away late last year, which left Fuller with the first of a couple of tough decisions.

Fuller, a self-made millionaire with his company Nepean Engineering, makes a habit of getting the big decisions right. He was happy for Denham's son Allan to take over as the trainer but followed advice and moved Metal Bender to Chris Waller's care.

''Allan said he wasn't around the stables as much as he used to be and suggested that Chris Waller might be a better option,'' Fuller said. ''I have a passion for racing but don't assume I know everything about it, so I gave Chris a ring and that's how he ended up with the horse. He is a very good trainer and it has worked well because I have 10 horses with him now.''

Metal Bender returned with Waller as trainer and was unplaced in the TJ Smith and All Aged Stakes before heading to Brisbane. It was there he showed a return to his three-year-old form, recording wins in the Hollindale Stakes and Doomben Cup. He was once again a spring contender and Fuller needed to find a jockey.

It wasn't either of the men who had won group 1s on the five-year-old but there was once again the link back to Denham. ''You want a top jockey for these races and Hugh [Bowman] goes right back to the days when Jack had the horse,'' Fuller said. ''He rode him in the Queen Elizabeth after Dan Nikolic fell out of the picture following the derby. He won the Hollindale on him and only missed the Doomben Cup [when Kerrin McEvoy won on him] because of suspension, so I was very happy when we were able to book him.''

For Bowman the call proved a blessing, which has him set to go one better than his second on Roman Emperor in last year's Caulfield Cup.

''They called me and wanted a commitment for the spring,'' Bowman said. ''It's not often that happens - a horse like Metal Bender gets offered to me at a weight I can ride for the spring. Ever since, it has worked out perfectly and after his [fourth] in the Turnbull I go into the Caulfield Cup with a lot of confidence.''

Having one of the favourites for the Caulfield Cup was not something Fuller was expecting when he started his first modest forays into racing.

''I think everyone has the dream of having a Caulfield Cup or Melbourne Cup runner,'' he said. ''But I was quite happy when Nuclear Sky and Matchless were winning in Sydney. I never imagined I would have a horse like Metal Bender. I didn't think I would be as involved in one as good as him and certainly didn't think I'd have one as special as him.''

AJC Minority Vote For STC Merger

Racing & Sports

A minority number of Australian Jockey Club members have voted to endorse the proposed merger with the Sydney Turf Club.

The AJC announced a vote in favour of the merger subject to the satisfaction of appropriate conditions but will be embarrassed that only 1182 of the club membership of more than 8000 bothered to register a vote on the critical issue.

Only 206 members attended the special general meeting on Thursday night where the merger vote after proxies was carried by a majority of 85.46 per cent.

AJC chairman Ron Finemore said that the result endorsed the AJC Board's decision to unanimously support the merger proposal which will provide for a $150 million grant to help fund improvements to facilities at Randwick.

However he avoided commenting on why some 7000 members had not bothered to lodge a vote despite the AJC undertaking an extensive and expensive information program urging all members to support the merger and lodge a proxy vote if they could not attend the meeting.

“I am pleased to note that the membership of the club has recognized the future benefits of this merger for members and Sydney racing,” Finemore said after the vote was taken.

“The AJC has a proud history but history is full of leading organizations that failed to adapt to the times.

“I am pleased that tonight the membership has voted to embrace the changes needed for the AJC, Sydney Racing and New South Wales to be a leader in Australian thoroughbred racing.

“The Merger Benefits Team (MBT) including members of the AJC, STC, Racing NSW and the NSW Government have been working tirelessly to understand the implications of the merger for members and Sydney racing.

“Having analysed the risks and benefits, both clubs and the Boards decided that accepting the Government's reform package would best position Sydney racing to deliver growth and sustainability.

“The total investment of $174 million which the AJC and STC will receive will put Sydney racing where it belongs – front and centre on the world stage.

“The merged Club, with four exciting modern venues, will become one of the best racing and multi-purpose businesses globally.”

Members of the Sydney Turf Club will meet next Monday to vote on the merger with the AJC. A yes vote is not as clear cut as many STC members believe the merger does not deliver the same benefits that will flow to the AJC.

Finemore said that should the members of the STC support the merger it would mean a green light for the $150 million redevelopment of Randwick and a $24 million dollar rejuvenation of Rosehill.

“Should STC members agree to support the merger, Randwick and Rosehill will become modern, world-class racing and multi-purpose events venues and Sydney racing will have two shining jewels in the Australian racing crown," he said.

“The redevelopment will deliver a spectacular venue for members, racegoers, punters, owners and trainers and, critically, the horses.

“All these improvements are aimed at enhancing the race day experience of patrons, growing the NSW event economy, attracting bigger crowds and ensuring the future of this great industry in NSW."

The Randwick improvements include two new grandstands which will double seating capacity and feature world class member, spectator, dining and entertainment and a new 'Theatre of the Horse' parade ring.

Awesome


Will She or Won't She

A decision on whether Miss Independent runs tomorrow at Royal Randwick will be left until the morning following the track watering debacle which has come to light today. It's been reported that they have over watered the track and despite the beautiful weather we have been enjoying, we are running the risk of running on a slow track. Miss Independent is better suited on the dry tracks so we will now be forced to wait until the morning before deciding whether to run or not and that will depend on the state of the track. The Randwick track has received plenty of criticism of late which is fair enough given it's substandard state especially for what is meant to be 'headquarters'.

Group Winning Patronyme Retired

The speed gifted MORE THAN READY mare, PATRONYME has now been retired by Triple Crown Syndications and their owners. Following a couple of uncharacteristic runs back this preparation she has indicated to her connections that she now just wants to be a mum.

She has been such a fantastic mare and after being so consistently good throughout her career it was pretty easy to see she was a different horse this preparation. Six year old mares can just switch off like that and all good things come to an end at some point. So we will retire her and let her be a mum now. Whether we sell her to a breeder now or put her in foal ourselves will be decided with the owners over the coming days.

A one time early Golden Slipper favourite PATRONYME kicked off her career in electrifying fashion winning on debut back in 2007 at Canterbury by nearly 3 lengths in a class record which still stands today. Thanks to a tendon sheath injury it was another 2 years until PATRONYME was seen at the races again when she again dominated her rivals with an emphatic win, this time by nearly 4 lengths at Warwick Farm. Not many horses can return like that after 2 years off the scene and it was then we instantly knew we were back on track after a frustrating period.

Due to her tendon sheath injury she had to be really nursed throughout the rest of her career so to achieve what she has, has been an incredible feat. She went on to win the Listed Triscay Stakes and then blew them away in the Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes which was followed by a close up 5th in the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes. She defeated horses such as duel Group 1 winner MELITO, triple Group 1 winner METAL BENDER, ILLUMINATES, BEADED, DRUMBEATS etc so she’s had a terrific career and given us all a lot of thrills. She was blessed with terrific speed and a high cruising rate which usually made life very difficult for her opposition to pick her up.

Being by MORE THAN READY out of a ZEDITAVE mare she is going to be a very valuable broodmare. She is totally free of DANEHILL blood which really opens up the breeding options for her. It’s a real bonus to have that sort of flexibility.

AP Indy Colt Sets Sale Ring Alight

By Tara Madgwick

The opening session of the 2010 Keeneland September Yearling Sale is now underway in Kentucky with a colt by champion sire AP Indy from a half-sister to Zenyatta setting the sale ring alight when knocked down for $4,2 million.

Consigned by Mill Ridge Sales, the colt is the first foal of multiple Group One winner, Balance, a half-sister to unbeaten champion Zenyatta.


The colt (pictured courtesy US Bloodhorse photo by Joe DiOrio ) was secured by Benjamin Leon of Besilu Stable, who outbid leading trainer Bob Baffert bidding on behalf of his client Kaleem Shah.
Mr Leon has been active at the sales already conducted this year purchasing the sale-topper during the second night of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select yearling sale, a $1.2 million bay colt also by A.P. Indy from Group One winner Maryfield.

A Miami businessman and owner of Leon Medical Centers, Mr Leon owns a 600-plus acre farm near near Orange Lake in Florida, just north of Ocala.

At $4.2 million, this AP Indy colt is the highest priced yearling to sell at the Keeneland September auction since Meydan City brought $11.7 million in 2006.

Youngsters Warming Up

Triple Crown's young 2yo's are all at various stages of their development however many have been through their respective trainer's stables for some early work and education and we are happy to report that this crop of youngsters is shaping up as a very exciting bunch indeed.

The likes of Rocken Two Socks (Fastnet Rock ex Rossignol), Carbon Taikun (Lonhro ex Legally Bay), Testabolt (Testa Rossa ex Heavenly Night) and Shanzel (Snitzel ex Shannon Wood) have all spent some time in with Chris Waller. Testabolt showed good promise with some very encouraging work last time in and he is now back in pre-training at Muskoka Farm. Rocken Two Socks and Carbon Taikun have just completed their first preparation and returned to the paddock. Both are lovely big strong style of horses who continued their education and worked in a manner that suggests they are promisng prospects also. Shanzel is currently in at Rosehill with Chris and he said that she is progressing very nicely at 3/4 pace. She is a chance of making it to the trials this prep but that will be touch and go.

Gerald Ryan has also had a couple of Triple Crown youngsters through his stables in recent times. Swerte Bella (Charge forward ex Barsha) is proving to be a natural at the track and Gerald is particulalry pleased with her progress. Unfortunately she picked up a virus at Rosehill which she has just got over but it was enough to set her back and be sent for a spell. Gerald now plans to bring her back in a month to prepare her for a shot at the Magic Millions 2YO race in January. Hot Snitzel (Snitzel ex Flames Of Paris) has likewise pleased Gerald with his early education and he reported that he had a terrific temperament and was going through a growth spurt when in with him. Gerald said he looks forward to getting him back into his stables within the next couple of weeks.

Peter Moody is training Shady Tree (Dane Shadow ex Descendant) for Triple Crown which is a half brother to Triple Crown's Group winning mare Patronyme. Shady Tree is quite forward for his age and is developing into a lovely strong colt. Peter has liked the way he works and said so far he has a nice sensible head on him. Peter is also keeping an eye on January's Magic Millions 2YO race for Shady Tree who is currently back in pre-training.

Mark Kavanagh joined the Triple Crown team in 2010 and has had Testanova (Testa Rossa ex On Cosmos) through his stables for a little look around and light conditioning work. Mark had her in work for only a few weeks so didn't get too far with her to get a early guide on her ability but he commented that she is a lovely physical type who did everything right and he looks forward to getting her back into work in the coming weeks.

Pleasingly we have several other very exciting prospects still coming through who will be entering their respective trainers stables for the first time in the near future. These will round out a particularly nice crop of 2YO's for Triple Crown and their owners. Together we have some fun and exciting times ahead!

Pride's Mares Poised To Strike First-Up

By AAP

Trainer Joe Pride is expecting stakeswinning mares Patronyme and De Lightning Ridge to fire first-up as usual at Rosehill on Saturday.

Joe Pride knew from experience not to expect too much last weekend, but it is a different story heading into Saturday's Rosehill meeting.

Pride is set to unleash sprinting mares De Lightning Ridge and Patronyme in the Listed Sheraco Stakes (1100m) and Group Three Concorde Stakes (1100m) respectively, and says he'll be disappointed if they don't continue their excellent first-up form.

Unlike Sacred Choice and Neeson, who finished third and fifth first-up in last week's Show County Quality, the two mares are proven fresh with Patronyme unbeaten in four starts first-up while De Lightning Ridge has won two from four when resuming.

"The two last week aren't first-up horses whereas these two are, so there's a bit more expectation on these two," Pride said.

The Concorde will be the first time Pride has kicked off Patronyme's campaign in Group company against open class sprinters but he's confident she can handle that step up.

"It looks the right race for her to try and prove that," he said. "She's very attractively weighted (on 53.5kg) - she'll be really hard to beat.

"She races on-pace, she puts herself in the right position and she's got a good record for a reason."

Following her two stakes wins during the autumn in the Listed Triscay Stakes and Group Three Birthday Card Stakes, Patronyme was given her chance in Group One company.

The mare finished less than three lengths behind Melito when fifth in the TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick.

Pride said the six-year-old had at least maintained that level heading into the spring and believes there could be a good race in her if she can improve again.

A possible crack at a Flemington straight six race this preparation is being considered, with the Group Two Salinger Stakes on Derby Day an option.

De Lightning Ridge, winner of the Group Two Challenge Stakes (1000m) in course record time during the autumn, will be joined by stablemate Electric Dreams in the Sheraco Stakes.

The race will also signal the return of the Gai Waterhouse-trained More Joyous.
A five-length barrier trial win at Warwick Farm recently showed De Lightning Ridge has returned in good order and Pride is hopeful the five-year-old is in for a "big preparation".

However, with big race opportunities over her pet distances of 1000m and 1100m limited in the spring, the trainer also has one eye on next year's autumn carnival.

"The 1100 metres (of the Sheraco) is spot-on - anything 1100 and below for her is good," Pride said. She seems to have no trouble with that distance but once she gets beyond that she's just not as good, her record shows that."

Electric Dreams, meanwhile, has been given a six-week let-up and was rated an $18 chance on Thursday.

"It's a bit of an acid test for Electric Dreams, up in grade, but I think she's done really well and this is the time to attack that," Pride said.

More Joyous heads the betting at $2.30 with Sister Madly next at $5 ahead of De Lightning Ridge ($6).

Patronyme To Fly In Concorde

By Alex Steedman
Racing & Sports

Speedy mare Patronyme will look to remain unbeaten first up when she resumes in the Group Three Concorde Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Patronyme is yet to be defeated from four first up runs and gets a chance to post a fifth when she starts in what is expected to be a hotly contested Group Three Concorde Stakes.

The six-year-old is currently the second favourite for the Concorde Stakes behind Peter Moody-trained Reward For Effort.

Patronyme was readied for Saturday’s sprint with an 800m trial at Warwick Farm on August 16 which she won by 2.5 lengths, pleasing connections of the Triple Crown Syndications mare.

“I think she showed that she has returned in good order,” Triple Crown Syndications Director Chris Ward said.

“She did her customary fast start and was into stride pretty quickly and then it was really a pretty comfortable trial for her which she did in reasonably smart time. I thought it was very impressive.”

Nominated for both the Concorde and Sheraco Stakes, connections of Patronyme elected the tougher option of the Concorde confident in their mares ability to win first up.

Patronyme has drawn barrier seven and will be ridden by Corey Brown who last partnered the Joseph Pride trained galloper when she won the Listed Triscay Stakes in February.

“The way the race will be run I think it will put us in with a good fighting chance,” Ward said.


Following Saturday’s Concorde Stakes connections will then plot Patronyme’s spring campaign path with plans for the sprinter still currently undecided.

“We haven’t finalised plans yet,” Ward said.

“We will probably have two or three runs in Sydney before looking down to Melbourne. At this stage we are just going to wait until after this race until we start firming up a few of the options.”

Patronyme will return to racing this Saturday following what was a career best campaign last autumn where the lightly-raced mare became a dual stakes winner.

In a short four start preparation, Patronyme won the Listed Triscay Stakes first up before she claimed a maiden Group success two starts later in the Birthday Card Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill in March.

“It was a terrific campaign,” Ward said. “Just to come out and blow them away in the Triscay and to follow that up with the Group Three win in the Birthday Card was a great result.”

“Her last start in the T J Smith was her first attempt at weight-for-age and running fifth was a terrific effort as well. I’d like to think she has returned this campaign having benefitted from the experience and made that next little step.

“She wasn’t too far off them in the T J Smith and we are going into a handicap race. She definitely demonstrated she is a genuine Group horse and she wasn’t out of place there in the Group One."

With six wins and five minor placings from only 14 starts Patronyme will hopefully further reward the patience of her owners who waited nearly two years after her winning debut run in May 2007 for a second career start in April 2009 which she also won by four lengths.

“After that debut race of hers at Canterbury which she won impressively she went out to the paddock and picked up a tendon sheath injury which had her sidelined for two years,” Ward said.

“We moved her over to Joseph Pride and he has done a fantastic job in looking after her and getting her back to the track."

“The frustrating thing was after that first race we knew we had a very serious racehorse and then the poor owners had to wait a couple of years to get her back there."

“She has shown for a long time she is a very talented mare and to get those sort of results for her owners last campaign who have shown a lot patience over the course of her career was fantastic.”

“Fortunately they did show a lot of patience and are reaping the rewards now.”

Eye-Catching Trial for Crown Of Ascot

Triple Crown Syndications' Crown Of Ascot (Flying Spur ex Detail) stepped out at the trials on Monday at Warwick Farm in preparation for his upcoming racing campaign.

With Tye Angland on board Crown Of Ascot jumped well and showed good early speed before Tye followed instructions to the letter and gave him the perfect educational trial by pulling him back to settle midfield on the rail. After entering the straight he was held up for a run but when a small gap opened up late Crown Of Ascot darted through with an impressive turn of foot to finish a close second. He has shown plenty of ability on the training track and Tye feels we have some very nice wins ahead of us with Crown Of Ascot.

Trainer Joe Pride was very pleased with his return trial and said he had quite a blow afterwards so we will send him around for a second trial before he returns to the races.

Patronyme to the Concorde

Triple Crown Syndications' Group 3 winning mare, Patronyme is nominated in both the Group 3 Concorde Stakes and the Listed Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday. It can now be confirmed that Patronyme will be running in the Concorde Stakes which is shaping up as a cracking race on what promises to be a fantastic day of racing.

Parables Stars in Silver Shadow

Racenet

Peter Snowden has unleashed a potential star of the spring after Parables stormed home to record a super win in the $125,000 Group III Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m) at Warwick Farm on Saturday.

Another of Darley’s string of Lonhro’s, Parables came from near the tail of the field, overcame a check coming to the home turn, then made her run in the straight along the rails, a section of the track regarded as a no gone zone up until her performance, and scored going away.

“She’s very exciting and hopefully she goes on from this, but in my mind I feel confident she will,” Snowden said. “With that turn of foot it will take her a long way.”

Snowden said Parables will follow the path of the Princess Series with her next run scheduled for the Group II Furious Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on September 4 with her Sydney grand final, the Group I Flight Stakes (1600m) a Randwick on October 2.

“I’ll just take one race at a time,” he said. “I’ve been there before and you don’t get too far ahead of yourself, but I’m pleased I’ve got her and no one else has,” he said.

The John O’Shea-trained Solar Charged was allowed to stride today, and she ran right up to her career best efforts, finishing a clear second ahead of Chance Bye, who made a good return, racing up on the speed, and finding plenty in the straight.

What they said – “She’s got an outstanding turn of foot. That was a super win,” said winning jockey, Tim Clark.

Saturday's Runners At Warwick Farm

Racing heads to Warwick Farm on Saturday for Warwick Stakes day and the weather has finally turned in Sydney which means we should be racing on a dead track for the first time in a while.

Triple Crown Syndications will be represented by two runners at Warwick Farm, with African Prince in Race 2 The Markey Saddlery Hcp over 2400m and then Miss Independent in Race 3 The Listed Toy Show Quality over 1400m.

African Prince will be attempting 2400m for the first time and his ability to stay over the increased distance will be the key to his chances. He has previously won a couple of times over 1800m at Randwick and recently won over 2000m at Rosehill but the extra 400m will be unknown territory for African Prince, so let's hope he relishes it. If he doesn't he will struggle in the last furlong however if he does see out the distance, then he should be a good winning chance.

Miss Independent is in career best form at the moment and after winning nearly half a million dollars in prizemoney so far we are giving her an opportunity to pick up some valuable black type in this stakes race which would be the icing on the cake for her lucky owners. Whilst the 1400m is probably not her pet distance, she can still certainly get 1400m. Two starts back she won in very impressive style by 2.5 lengths at Rosehill over 1200m and should have also won last week (if given a more patient ride) in what was a super run at Rosehill over 1100m. So she goes into this race in terrific form and the jump from 1100m to 1400m should not worry her as she is very fit. She is a chance of finishing in the top 3 and earning that valuable black type.

A Kind Message

Dear Chris & Mike,

I would like to pass on my thanks to you both for doing such a great job with managing and taking care of our horse. With my ten years or so in racing I have found Triple Crown to be by far the best and the fairest syndicators in racing. I have recommended you guys to many of my customers who are interested in going into horse ownership and I have told them that I will now only buy from Triple Crown where I know I am treated so well.
    
Thanks again.

Yours truly,
Pete Piras

Patronyme Returns With A Spring In Her Step

Triple Crown Syndications' star mare, Patronyme, returned to the trials this morning at Warwick Farm and showed she has returned bang on target for more big races success throughout the upcoming Spring carnival.

The Joe Pride trained 6yo mare trialled in heat 2 for the Group & Listed horses over 800m. Patronyme jumped well and strode straight to the front in her usual manner before skipping clear of her rivals early in the straight and going on to win by 2.3 lengths in a very comfortable manner ahead of Tickets, Gathering, Blackball, Pinwheel etc.

Keep her in your black book as she is sure to reward her followers!

Triple Crown Winners Keep Flowing

The past 3.5 weeks have seen 5 winners for Triple Crown Syndications and their loyal owners. It all started with their winning double at Rosehill with Miss Independent (Choisir ex Bomba) and African Prince (Johannesburg ex Dona Amata). This was followed up with the ultra impressive win on debut for Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady) at Canterbury (a real star thoroughbred in the making so keep her in your black book) and then it was Merci Grand (Choisir ex Thanksgiving) saluting and now Dragon Dance (Danehill Dancer ex Ceremonial Event) won in impressive fashion over 1400m at Cowra yesterday.

Dragon Dance has returned this preperation in fantastic order as he's a horse looking for a distance closer to 2000m but he ran a terrific race first up over 1280m and then won yesterday over the 1400m. This was his thrid career win. Look out when he gets up to a suitable distance. Congratulations to all of his owners; MR J W TROTTER, MR R EL DAGHL, MR T STEVENSON, MR R M EL DAGHL, MR M P NEWPORT, MRS E I NEWPORT, MR A BERTOLDO, MR K P YIP.


Merci Grand Makes It 3 Wins This Prep

Triple Crown Syndications' in form mare, Merci Grand (Choisir ex Thanksgiving) won again in Canberra making it 3 wins this preperation for her excited owners.

Racing at a distance of 1280m which is a little short of her best, Merci Grand sat off the leaders during the run and then showed a great turn of foot under the heavy 59 kgs to claim the race in the shadows of the post in what was a terrific effort. Hopefully we can find her a suitable 1400m race next start which will suit her even more.

Congratulations to her winning owners; MR G F RADLOFF, R F W Synd, MR R L JAMES, MR C PARRIS, MR M W WILSON, MR A G SMITH, MS S CRONK, MR A L RICKARD.

More Lovely Messages Received

 

Henry Plumptre, Darley’s managing director in Australia, stated, “We feel honoured that the Makybe team have selected Lonhro for this iconic mare, and we are obviously very proud of what he has achieved in his short breeding career to date.
 
I have tremendous respect for what Tony and Deslee (Santic) have achieved as breeders in a short period of time from their Makybe operation and their record speaks for itself. I hope this will continue with this very exciting mating of champions.”
 
Owners of Makybe Diva, Tony and Deslee Santic said, "We are very excited to be sending Makybe Diva to Lonhro, given his outstanding success both as a racehorse and stallion.
 
We have retained shares in both of Makybe Diva’s offspring to date and are very much looking forward to seeing them, and her future foals hit the track."

Triple Crown Syndications Hoofnote: We are currently syndicating a striking son of Lonhro to be trained by Chris Waller. We can tell you that he has already broken-in "extremely well" so if you wish to join us in racing him you had better be quick! For more information on this colt simply click here or call Chris or Mike in the office.

Triple Crown Unearth Another Topliner!



On a day which featured some impressive 2YO winners at Canterbury, there was none better than Triple Crown Syndications' ultra-impressive Flying Empress (Fusaichi Pegasus ex Bellevue Lady) who commenced her racing career with a slashing 3 length win on debut! The win was all the more special as it was recorded on a Heavy track not normally favoured by the breed and also after starting from barrier 11 of 11.

Flying Empress' winning time was the quickest of the three 2YO races on the day (for both colts and filles) and her closing 600m sectional of 37.14 was 1.77 seconds quicker than the other fillies division and a staggering 2.57 seconds quicker than the colts division.

We know how good this win will stand up after previously having one of our other stable stars, already Group Winner and leading Spring Carnival contender Patronyme, perform similar feats at her debut also at Canterbury and also from the widest gate to go on and record a 2.8 length win on that occasion.

Congratulations to our team of Triple Crown owners in Flying Empress and thank you for your support. We know you will have plenty of thrills ahead!: Triple Crown Syndications, Mrs F Tan, Mr A Groffen, Mr P Bull, Mrs L Hunt, Mr A O'Meara, Mr B Nolan, Mr P Gibson, D'Arcy Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd.

Triple Crown Syndications Hoofnote: It was almost another remarkable winning double for the team at Canterbury as Triple Crown Syndications was the immediate underbidder for Testarhythm (see the story below) at the 2009 Inglis Classic Sale with our final bid being $105,000 before the winning bid of $110,000 was made. As it turned out we only went home with the one horse from that sale being Flying Empress so we will be content with that!

Commands Progeny Shine in 2YO Races in Sydney

There were three 2YO races held at Canterbury yesterday with the progeny of Commands featuring prominently in all three. In Race 1, the highly rated Malbun (filly by Commands) finished 2nd behind Triple Crown Syndications' sensational debut winner, Flying Empress, and just ahead of its stablemate Languid (filly by Commands). Then in Race 2 the well fancied Classics (filly by Commands) scored a crushing 4.3 length win over her opposition indicating that she is in line for higher honours at stakes level in the not too distant future. Finally, in Race 4 Rampart (colt by Commands) finished an impressive 2nd to Testarhythm with both gapping the rest of the field.

Triple Crown Syndications Hoofnote: We are currently syndicating a cracking 3/4 sister to Rampart to be trained by Chris Waller, but should you wish to join us in racing her you had better be quick as she is selling fast!

Congratulation Messages

G’day Mike,

Well congrats, what a great day for you guys with a double at Rosehill, well done.

I’m a happy boy $8.20 and $17.60 on the VicTab very nice.
What a day for young Spriggs he could win on a broomstick today.

Once again congrats and have a great weekend which I’m sure you will.

Cheers,
Steve

Dear Mike and Chris,

Congratulations on your wins with Miss Independent & African Prince! They have done a great job for their owners. If our trainer proves accurate, we may just end up having our own race track star. Keep up your good work, your efforts are appreciated and are being reflected in your results.

Best Wishes, Dave

Hi Boys,

Just wanted to pass on our congratulations on your superb wins on Saturday. It’s great being part of your team and we, like all of your owners I’m sure, were calling the Triple Crown runners home and lifting the roof off our place! Good luck for the upcoming carnival.

Cheers,

PJ

African Prince's winning owners. Photo: Bradley's Photographers


Miss Independent's winning owners. Photo: Bradley's Photographers