Horse of the Week: Najoom

Published: 11 May 2015

Best of the week - Najoom's win was dynamic

SILVERBALL was impressive, but NAJOOM was dynamic. Her brilliant win in the Group 3 Hawkesbury Guineas at Rosehill Gardens winning her the title of The Race Guide's Horse of the Week.

A smart ride from Tim Clark ensured the daughter of Northern Meteor could control the first half of the race, and her strong motor took over in the straight, sprinting clear to win by four lengths.

Godolphin's talented colt FEDERAL, who has a good turn-of-foot himself, was left in her wake.

This girl is a star in the making!

Muscular lass - Najoom has the strength to sprint quickly

Breeding

Sired by Northern Meteor, from Charlety Star. An Arena mare.

Type

3yo chestnut filly. Balanced muscular frame with defined muscle throughout. A sprinter/miler.

Features

Early Speed, Acceleration & Can Maintain Run

Weaknesses

Not Adaptable (on-pacer) & Can Jump Slowly

Record

6 Starts for 4 Wins and 2 Placings. Total Prize-money of $171,450

Career Wins

09/5/15 GROUP 3 H'bury Gneas over 1,400 metres
15/4/15 Cellarbrations (Rs0mw) over 1,300 metres
28/3/15 Joshua Caruso Memorial Hcp (Class 1) over 1,200 metres
10/3/15 XXXX Gold Rush (Mdn) over 1,100 metres

Quick Facts

A filly with the rare mix of early speed, good acceleration and the ability to maintain a long run
All three offspring from Charlety Star, her dam, have won. Including Hey Good Looking, who won a Maiden at Bathurst today (11th May, 2015).
Blinkers made the difference when she jumped out of the ground to win at Warwick Farm by 4 lengths at 6/1 on 15th April
She is nominated to run at Scone this weekend and could head to the Queensland Carnival