News - GOLD STANDARD (AUS)
The favourite Sheeza Belter staged a memorable performance to come from near last for an unlikely victory in the $200,000 Magic Millions WA 2yo Classic (RL) (1200m) at Pinjarra on Sunday.
The Luke Fernie-trained Sheeza Belter kick-started her career with a hugely impressive win in the Magic Millions Plate (1100m) on Perth Cup day at Ascot to credit her sire Gold Standard with his first winner.
“He had only the one preparation for us before going amiss, so we never really got to see the true ability of him, but I felt we had a good insight into him when this filly came along,” said Bott.
Spendthrift Australia held their annual stallion parades on Friday and Saturday, with breeders taking the first glimpse at high-profile new recruit Bolt d’Oro (USA).
Many of the greatest horses around the globe have been bred upon the adage of 'breed the best to the best and hope for the best,' and history shows that success often does create more success.
With 31 winners in the past 30 days the loss of Widden Stud's outstanding sire Sebring has never been more clearly illustrated and does bring into focus his young sire sons that offer breeders a chance to tap into the blood of the Golden Slipper winning son of More Than Ready (USA).
Spendthrift Australia showcased their 2018 roster of stallions in Victoria last weekend featuring six top class sires including newcomers Overshare and Gold Standard as well as US shuttlers and proven stakes sires Jimmy Creed (USA) and Warrior’s Reward (USA).
Spendthrift Australia are pleased to announce that Gold Standard and Overshare have arrived at their Romsey farm and are available for inspection.
Spendthrift Australia announced two new stallions for 2018, as well as service fees for its entire roster.
The $2 million Caulfield Guineas will be run at Caulfield on Saturday and here are the tips and trifectas from our editorial team.
The Racenet Speedmaps and form analysts have combined to give punters a leg-up in the $2 million Group I Caulfield Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott head to Melbourne on Saturday for the Group I Caulfield Guineas (1600m) with Gold Standard and with an underlying confidence that the Sydney colts may have the wood over their southern counterparts.
The majority of bookmakers remain cautious with the favourite Menari after the Gerald Ryan colt drew out in Saturday’s $1 million Group I Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill.
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Gold Standard stamped himself a genuine Golden Rose contender with victory in the Group II Stan Fox Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday.