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Shamus Award Filly Stays Perfect

Media Release - Thursday Aug 24

Promising filly Quintessa continued her winning ways at Taupo on Wednesday when taking out the Taupo Pak N Save Fillies (1100m).

The daughter of Shamus Award was posted three wide in third early and was pushed up by jockey Warren Kennedy nearing the home turn. She responded brilliantly with a determined finish to claim a last stride victory over Oneira.

Quintessa winning at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)

“She’s a really exciting filly, beating a very strong field and it was extremely satisfying to see her win fresh-up,” said Mark Walker, who trains in partnership with Sam Bergerson.

“It was a lovely ride of Warren’s, keeping her balanced and in contention when she didn’t have everything go her way in the run.

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“One of the great things about her is that she’s winning over a shorter trip with a pedigree that should appreciate much further.

“Her dam won over 2700m, so once we get up over more ground she should have a really bright future.”

Te Akau principal David Ellis purchased Quintessa out of Wentwood Grange’s 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 1 Yearling Sale draft for $170,000. – LOVERACING.NZ News Desk

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Race Result - Taupo Pak N Save 3yo F 1100m

Taupo Track: Heavy(9) Time: 1:08.29
1
Quintessa
- 3f Shamus Award (AUS) x Chaquinta (NZ) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson Rdr: W B Kennedy 56.5
2
0.1
Oneira
- 3f Contributer (IRE) x Sometyne (NZ) (Thorn Park (AUS))
Tnr: C W Cole Rdr: T L Newman 56.5
3
2.4
Tulsi
- 3f The Autumn Sun (AUS) x Talimena (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: Darryn & Briar Weatherley Rdr: M J Mc Nab 56.5
Inglis Classic Yearling Sale $520,000
Seller: Valiant Stud, Aberdeen
Buyer: Magus Equine Ltd
4
4.2
Loch Katrine
- 3f Ardrossan (AUS) x Cong'er (NZ) (Zenno Rob Roy (JPN))
Tnr: S R Autridge Rdr: O P Bosson 57.5
5
5.5
Zambezi Khan
- 3f Mongolian Khan (AUS) x Zafiki (NZ) (Makfi (GB))
Tnr: E G Lowry Rdr: K R Hercock 56.5
6
5.6
Firestorm
- 3f Satono Aladdin (JPN) x Dancing Embers (NZ) (Istidaad (USA))
Tnr: P P Mirabelli Rdr: J J Fawcett 56.5
7
6.1
Rosalita
- 3f Tivaci (AUS) x Charli Rose (NZ) (Pierro (AUS))
Tnr: E G Lowry Rdr: S R Weatherley 55.5
8
7.6
Tootie
- 3f El Roca (AUS) x Princess Michella (AUS) (Strategic (AUS))
Tnr: R K Fleming Rdr: S C Spratt 56.5
9
7.7
Say I Do
- 3f Pierro (AUS) x Wedding (AUS) (Commands (AUS))
Tnr: J G Bary Rdr: C J Grylls 55.5
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