One to Watch – Scone

Tara Madgwick - Friday May 13

Annabel Neasham has had a great run with her 2YO’s this season and it continued at Scone on Friday when she produced a Capitalist colt that was good enough to break his maiden against older rivals.

An unlucky second at Muswellbrook last month, Economics was sent out favourite for the 1000m maiden despite jumping from an outside gate.

Under a good ride from James McDonald, he was able to work forward and race on the pace before forging clear to win by the best part of a length.
 



A $260,000 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale purchase from the Lustre Lodge draft for Tony Fung Investments, he runs in the Aquis colours and looks to have more wins in store.

Economics as a yearling.

Bred by Australian Bloodstock, Economics is a half-brother to stakes-placed Wolf Moon and is the second winner from Group III placed Anabaa’s Legacy, who comes from the family of Group I winner Ball Park.

Economics is the tenth 2YO winner this season for Capitalist, who stands this spring at a fee of $99,000.




 

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Race Result - Yalumba Mdn Hcp 1000m

Scone Track: Heavy(8) Time: 0:58.08
1
Economics
- 2c Capitalist (AUS) x Anabaa's Legacy (NZ) (Anabaa (USA))
Tnr: Annabel Neasham Rdr: J B Mc Donald 58
2
0.8
Kayobi
- 3g Maurice (JPN) x Mardi (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Paul Messara Rdr: A Bullock 59.5
3
2.6
Fielding
- 3g Deep Field (AUS) x En Amont (NZ) (Elnadim (USA))
Tnr: D Lane Rdr: D Mc Lellan 61.5
4
4.5
Barradas
- 3g Star Turn (AUS) x Majestic Flute (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: B F Cavanough Rdr: Kody Nestor 59
5
4.8
Pacheco
- 3g Hinchinbrook (AUS) x Exhibit (AUS) (Octagonal (NZ))
Tnr: K A Lees Rdr: J Bowman 60
6
5.1
Rock Chant
- 3f Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Aaralyn (AUS) (Choisir (AUS))
Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Rachel King 57
7
5.3
Shikanic
- 3g Nicconi (AUS) x Vanishka (AUS) (Written Tycoon (AUS))
Tnr: S I Singleton Rdr: Ms R Murray 59.5
8
6.0
Ultra
- 3f Not A Single Doubt (AUS) x Extremely (AUS) (Hussonet (USA))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: K Mc Evoy 60
9
7.5
Hamaki
- 3g Winning Rupert (AUS) x Wabeel (AUS) (Commands (AUS))
Tnr: P & P Snowden Rdr: Tommy Berry 62.5
10
7.8
Epic Time
- 4g Time For War (AUS) x Sagas (AUS) (Quest For Fame (GB))
Tnr: S I Singleton Rdr: Mitchell Bell 59
11
7.9
Miss Violet
- 3f Flying Artie (AUS) x Holly Molly (AUS) (Not A Single Doubt (AUS))
Tnr: M S Minervini Rdr: Ms M Weir 57
12
9.1
Divine Courage
- 3g Divine Prophet (AUS) x Velour Rouge (AUS) (Rothesay (AUS))
Tnr: A J & T Edmonds Rdr: Jean Van Overmeire 61
13
10.9
Strathcona
- 3g Vancouver (AUS) x Dirty (AUS) (Hussonet (USA))
Tnr: B F Cavanough Rdr: B Looker 59
14
18.5
Stratum Belle
- 3f Stratum Star (AUS) x Quelline (AUS) (Von Costa De Hero (AUS))
Tnr: Ms J Bowen Rdr: G Buckley 57
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