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Ferrando (NZ)

2013 Fast 'N' Famous (Redoute's Choice) x Rio Nugget (Captain Rio)
Retired

Retired

Retired

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Inglis Digital Sale Topper Opens HK Account

Not all expensive Snitzel colts scale the heights in the way of The Next Episode and St Gotthard and there was an interesting winner at Happy Valley on Sunday called On the Way, who topped the 2025 Inglis Digital June (late) Sale when bought for HK for $500,000.

$2.8mSnitzel Colt Beats $2.7m Snitzel Colt to Win G1 Coolmore

Naysayers looking to highlight the lack of success of expensive yearlings have been silenced in emphatic fashion at Flemington on Saturday when the two highest priced Snitzel colts sold in 2025 fought out the finish of the $2million Group I VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m).

Late Foal Chasing Melbourne Cup Dream

A Melbourne Cup victory with a daughter of his former Group One star Shocking would be a dream come true for Australian owner-breeder Laurence Eales, who is hoping Shockletz can follow in her sire's footsteps at Flemington on Tuesday.

Written Tycoon’s Skyhook Wins G1 $10m Golden Eagle

With Sheza Alibi all the rage, the Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou trained Skyhook capitalised when things didn’t go to plan for the favourite, holding off all challengers to secure his first elite level victory, winning the $10m G1 ATC Golden Eagle (1500m).

Chester Manifold Stakes Success For Harry’s Yacht

Coming off a last start fourth in the $1m ATC Five Diamond Prelude (1500m), 5yo Harry Angel (IRE) gelding Harry’s Yacht secured his first black type victory, proving too strong for his rivals in the $200,000 Listed VRC Chester Manifold Stakes (1600m) on Oaks Day.

Sovereignty Fee Set at Darley USA

While Frankel colt Benvenuto Cellini is set to race on for the Coolmore partners in 2027 following his G1 BC Turf victory, Darley have retired G1 BC Classic winner Sovereignty with his fee set at US$175,000.

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, Nov 5
Taupo Race 1 - 1400m Restricted 60:
Andarna (ex: Baileys Choice) Tnr: G and D and C Rogerson and Isdale Rdr: Lynsey Satherley
Taupo Race 3 - 1200m Maiden:
Full Throttle (ex: Nouvelle Reine) Tnr: G and D and C Rogerson and Isdale Rdr: Joe Doyle
Taupo Race 4 - 2000m Maiden:
Marmocchia (ex: Sparkling Lady) Tnr: G and D and C Rogerson and Isdale Rdr: Lynsey Satherley
Saturday, Nov 7
Selangor Race 5 - 1200m R.sc-A:
Fast Famous (ex: HOWAREYA) Tnr: V SIVAN Rdr: O CHAVEZ
Te Rapa Race 3 - 1600m Maiden:
Flow State (ex: Paxos) Tnr: G and D and C Rogerson and Isdale Rdr: Lynsey Satherley
Sunday, Nov 8
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1200m Class 2:
Il Fratello (ex: Floraison) Tnr: Paul L Shailer Rdr: Danny Peisley

Pedigree

Fast 'N' Famous (AUS) 2002
Rio Nugget (NZ) 2006
Redoute's Choice (AUS) 1996
Zalinda (NZ) 1994
Captain Rio (GB) 1999
Cycee Nugget (NZ) 2000
Danehill (USA) 1992
Shantha's Choice (AUS) 1992
Zabeel (NZ) 1983
Alynda (AUS) 1983
Pivotal (GB) 1988
Beloved Visitor (USA) 1988
Volksraad (GB) 1988
Gold Ingot (NZ) 1985
Danzig: 4s x5d
Nijinsky II: 5d x5s
Nureyev: 5s x5d

Race Record

At 3
1st - Mongolian Khan Trophy (1200) Gr.3
1st - Stallion Placement Scheme Mdn (1000)
1st - Grahamstown Bar & Diner (Bm65) (1200)
1st - Zephyr Consulting 3yo (1200)
4th - Grant Plumb. Wellington Gneas (1400) Gr.2
4th - Tavistock Northland Breeders (1200) LR
At 4
1st - Te Akau Racing Lightning Hcp (1200) LR
1st - Greenman Pub (Bm85) (1200)
1st - Lowe Schollum & Jones (Bm85) (1200)
3rd - Telegraph Stakes (1200) Gr.1
3rd - Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200) LR
3rd - Telperion Trophy (Bm85) (1200)
4th - Haunui Farm Counties Bowl (1100) LR
At 5
1st - Aquashield Roofing Hcp (1200)
2nd - Telegraph (1200) Gr.1
3rd - Lightning Hcp (1200) LR
At 6
2nd - Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200) LR