Yard to the Post | Coolmore Classic Day
Race Day: Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, 13 March 2021
The forecast rain didn't come and the track was surprisingly firm for Coolmore Classic Day. That concerned Queensland trainer Tony Gollan, who thought his in-form mare KRONE (picture) was a much better chance on soft ground. In the end it didn't stop her though as Tim Clark guided the flying five-year-old through a needle-eye gap to run down the very game MIZZY and win the Group 1 feature. Unfortunately for the Freedman stable their filly FORBIDDEN LOVE ($5 fav') was blocked and never got her chance in 12th.
On a sometimes frustrating day for punters a trio of short-priced Godolphin runners were sunk in other races; INGRATIATING ($2.8 fav') ran 5th in the Group 2 Pago Pago, COLETTE ($1.85 fav') could only manage 4th in the Group 3 Sky High and CRIADERAS ($2.4 fav') was very dissapointing in the Group 2 Ajax Stakes.
A full review of the day is provided below.
Track Info
| Rail | TRUE |
| Conditions | GOOD 4 to GOOD 3 |
| Weather | FINE |
| Bias | NEAR PACE |
Race 1 CATANACHS HANDICAP
steady tempo
Bias:
on-pace
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh Legend | Robert & Luke Price | James McDonald | 8 | 57.5 | |
| 2 | Kiss the Bride | Bjorn Baker | Joshua Parr | 12 | 61.5 | |
| 3 | Toscanini | Ciaron Maher | Tom Marquand | 14 | 57.0 |
In The Yard
WELSH LEGEND paraded well third-up and enjoys a dry Rosehill track. TOSCANINI also looked well, but is a bit one-paced. GREAT HOUSE getting very hot in the yard again.
The Interest
A better run from KISS THE BRIDE in 2nd, but this race was all about the perfectly prepared WELSH LEGEND, who loved the conditions. TOSCANINI very honest, he just lacks the acceleration of a top class galloper. GREAT HOUSE just fair and Waller suggested he is off for a spell now.
Race 2 CERRONE MAGIC NIGHT STAKES
steady tempo
Bias:
on-pace
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcaded | James Cummings | James McDonald | 7 | 55.5 | |
| 2 | Jamaea | Robert & Luke Price | Tommy Berry | 5 | 55.5 | |
| 2 | Robodira | Geoff Duryea | Brenton Avdulla | 4 | 55.5 |
In The Yard
ARCADED the most relaxed filly in the yard on a warm day. ROBRIDA looked OK too, a touch warm. Not many standing out in the yard.
The Interest
ARACADED settled outside the lead and was simply too good. CENTRO STORICO (5th 3.7L) (tightened, blocked 150m) perhaps could have challenged for 2nd if she got even luck. Not one of the stronger black-type 2YO races and the form may be weaker.
Race 3 BOWERMANS COMMERCIAL FURNITURE PAGO PAGO STAKES
fair tempo
Bias:
Fair
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaquero | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 2 | 55.5 | |
| 2 | Tiger Of Malay | Michael Freedman | Joshua Parr | 14 | 55.5 | |
| 3 | Mazu | Joseph Pride | Andrew Adkins | 1 | 55.5 |
In The Yard
MAZU looked well in the yard. SHAQUERO improving into his prep. No clear negatives.
The Interest
SHAQUERO has made a habit of improving sharply into his prep and he did it again here. Big runs from TIGER OF MALAY, MAZU (held up), WITH YOUR BLESSING, INGRATIATING, HILAL and CONVERGE (stuck wide) though too. AWE was a touch green on debut and found the line well late midfield. They ran 0.32 seconds faster than the fillies, but they didn't come home as quick the final 600m.
Race 4 BISLEY WORKWEAR SKY HIGH STAKES
slow tempo
: long sprint
Bias:
on-pace
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toffee Tongue | Chris Waller | Tom Marquand | 2 | 56.0 | |
| 2 | Spirit Ridge | Annabel Neasham | Robbie Dolan | 5 | 55.5 | |
| 3 | Mirage Dancer | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Nash Rawiller | 3 | 58.0 |
In The Yard
MUSTAJEER paraded well, but he is a horse that usually prefers wet. Most others looking OK. COLETTE a touch warm in the yard.
The Interest
SPIRIT RIDGE got the favours in the lead, the class of TOFFEE TONGUE proving just enough to get the prize late. We learnt for sure that COLETTE (4th 1L) is a wet tracker. SHRAAOH (5th 1.4L) ran well considering he was poorly treated at Set Weights.
Race 5 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB MAURICE McCARTEN STAKES
strong tempo
Bias:
on-pace
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Zimbol | Peter & Paul Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 5 | 54.0 | |
| 2 | Easy Eddie | Joseph Pride | Robbie Dolan | 2 | 58.0 | |
| 3 | Order of Command | Danny O'Brien | James McDonald | 6 | 59.0 |
In The Yard
CALIFORNIA ZIMBOL a big strong mare that looked fit enough (90%) and is suited to a dry Rosehill. ORDER OF COMMAND a big strong type in the yard, he looked quiet and wasn't fully striding out. WANDABAA fit and ready to go.
The Interest
ALBUMIN settled outside CALIFORNIA ZIMBOL in the run, but she managed to get clear and arrived just in time. WANDABAA very good from the back and is one to follow this prep. PRIME CANDIDATE (6th 4.5L) had to do too much work early on a hot speed and could be worth forgiving second-up.
Race 6 CHANDON PHAR LAP STAKES
strong tempo
Bias:
on-pace
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungry Heart | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 8 | 54.5 | |
| 2 | The Irishman | Mark Newnham | Joshua Parr | 5 | 56.5 | |
| 3 | Impecunious | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Glen Boss | 4 | 54.5 |
In The Yard
POLAND a nice big strong type looking well. YALETOWN also with strength, both tough on-pacers.
The Interest
POLAND (5th 2.4L) was keen for McEvoy and the swooper HUNGRY HEART pounced late after everything was set up for her. IMPECUNIOUS was tightened and ran well. You can forgive POLAND next start.
Race 7 COOLMORE CLASSIC
fair tempo
: long sprint
Bias:
on-pace
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krone | Tony Gollan | Tim Clark | 1 | 57.0 | |
| 2 | Mizzy | Anthony Cummings | Regan Bayliss | 15 | 58.0 | |
| 3 | Dame Giselle | Peter & Paul Snowden | Robbie Dolan | 16 | 51.0 |
In The Yard
MIZZY looking well on the back-up. DAME GISELLE a wet track type suited here. CHAILLOT a lovely type that has travelled up well from Melbourne. EMERALDS with a dusty coat and a touch light on condiiton.
The Interest
KRONE is simply flying. She came into this with 2 wins from 21 starts on dry tracks and 3 wins from 4 on wet so it was surprising how strong the win was. MIZZY and DAME GISELLE both high class on dry tracks. VANGELIC (4th 1.9L) (blocked 300m) had some bad luck, as did SUBPOENAED (7th 3.8L) (stuck wide) and the favourite FORBIDDEN LOVE (12th 4.9L) (blocked 300m, blocked 100m). The Melbourne mares CHAILLOR (11th 4.8L) and RICH HIPS (9th 4.6L) back in hopeless spots on the turn.
Race 8 HYLAND RACE COLOURS AJAX STAKES
steady tempo
: long sprint
Bias:
on-pace
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Superman | Peter & Paul Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 9 | 56.5 | |
| 2 | Think It Over | Kerry Parker | Glen Boss | 3 | 58.0 | |
| 3 | Rock | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Tommy Berry | 6 | 56.5 |
In The Yard
Most horses looking fine, CRIADERAS shining in the coat. BUFFALO RIVER a more athletic type that may have preferred wet.
The Interest
I AM SUPERMAN loves Rosehill and he got the lovely trail behind the leaders here. ROCK (3rd 0.9L) the other impressive run, sustaining his effort right to the line in preparation for the Doncaster.
Race 9 CELLARBRATIONS HANDICAP
strong tempo
Bias:
on-pace
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yao Dash | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Nash Rawiller | 16 | 60.0 | |
| 2 | Starspangled Rodeo | Bjorn Baker | Joshua Parr | 8 | 57.5 | |
| 3 | Lina's Hero | Chris Waller | Brenton Avdulla | 4 | 57.0 |
In The Yard
On-pacers YAO DASH, STARSPANGLED RODEO and LINA'S HERO all looking well. MILK MAN a tough defined type perhaps not suited on a firm Rosehill track.
The Interest
Nash got YAO DASH to roll and used his toughness in a strong finish under hard riding. STARSPANGLED RODEO and LINA'S HERO both pretty good too, they went so hard the backmarkers had their chance. BULLFINCH (7th 3.8L) (stuck wide) one to follow into the prep for Waller.