Mister Smartee Highlights Graduates Trans-Tasman Triumphs
Group One Golden Nugget Glory for Mister Smartee (NZ)
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**Mister Smartee’s (NZ) Group One Golden Nugget Triumph —————————————————-
Mister Smartee (NZ) (Always B Miki) declared himself West Australia’s next superstar with his crushing win in the A$200,000 Group One Four-Year-Old Golden Nugget (2536m) at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
The New Zealand bred lived up to his hot favouritism for the lucrative feature when sitting parked and beating a classy field for trainer Gary Hall snr and driver Gary Hall jnr.
In adding the biggest win yet to his outstanding record in West Australia, the Hall camp declared Mister Smartee as good as any pacer they’ve raced since their all-conquering champion, I’m Themightyquinn(NZ)(Washington VC).
“He has the potential to travel for major events around Australia.”
The pacer has only tasted defeat twice in West Australia, taking his earnings past A$500,000 in the process.
The son of Always B Miki was purchased for $32,500 by trainer Craig Edmonds when he was offered by breeder-vendors Dancingonmoonlight Ltd at the 2021 National Yearling Sale at Christchurch.
Dancingonmoonlight Ltd will offer a quality draft of blueblood youngsters at the 2025 National Yearling Sale at Christchurch on February 18.
Among the line up is Lot 147, a half-sister to Duchess Megxit (NZ) (Sweet Lou)who brilliantly won the Group One Queen Of Hearts (2200m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night.
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**Miki Shan Speeds to Biggest Win in Franklin Cup —————————————————-
A brilliant beginning set up a career-best victory for Miki Shan (NZ) (Always B Miki)in the $54,000 Group Two Lincoln Farms Franklin Cup (2700m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night.
The NZB Standardbred graduate speared along the inner in a professional winning display for trainer-driver Maurice McKendry.
Miki Shan came into the feature event following a string of consistent performances in strong company, with little luck coming his way along the way.
Friday night’s victory boosts Miki Shan’s hopes ahead of the upcoming Group One Auckland Cup (3200m) on December 31.
The pacer is set for a clash with fellow NZB Standardbred graduates Merlin (NZ) (Art Major)and Don’t Stop Dreaming (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight)in the feature event.
Miki Shan was secured for $55,000 by owner Gerald Shand when the pacer was offered among the Alabar draft at the 2021 National Yearling Sale at Karaka.
Alabar will offer a full brother to Miki Shan at the upcoming National Yearling Sale at Auckland on February 15, 2025.
Lot 75 is by Always B Miki (USA) from the Group One winning mare Yankee Dream (NZ) (Dream Away).
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**Mo’unga Boosts Group One Invercargill Cup Claims —————————————————-
Mo’unga (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight)has the Group One Invercargill Cup (2700m) firmly in his sights following his dominant victory in the $36,500 Group Three East West Fencing Summer Cup (1980m) at Addington on Friday night.
The Regan Todd trained star led and never gave his rivals a chance of catching him in his brilliant display for driver Robbie Close.
Friday night’s victory proved to be the perfect lead-up to Invercargill’s biggest race after Todd’s initial plans for his NZB Standardbred graduate went pear-shaped.
“We were going to the Geraldine Cup last week but had to scratch him so we only went for this race because I wanted to give him a run before Invercargill next week,” Todd said.
“It couldn’t have worked out better and we will head there next week, as it has been one of his big goals all campaign.”
Mo’unga was purchased by Phil and Glenys Kennard’s PI & GJ Kennard Bloodstock Ltd when he was offered by Breckon Farms at the 2020 National Yearling Sale at Karaka.
Secured for $100,000, the Kennards race the outstanding five-year-old with Jim and Anne Gibbs, Gary and Keryn Woodham, Cameron Kirkwood, the Breckon Racing Syndicate, with Todd also sharing in the ownership.
Among their outstanding draft, Breckon Farms will offer a close relation to Mo’ungaat the upcoming National Yearling Sale at Auckland on February 15, 2025.
Lot 68is by Lazarus (NZ) from a half-sister to the star pacer in Yea Baby (NZ) (Somebeachsomewhere).
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**Mister Smartee’s (NZ) Group One Golden Nugget Triumph —————————————————-
Mister Smartee (NZ) (Always B Miki) declared himself West Australia’s next superstar with his crushing win in the A$200,000 Group One Four-Year-Old Golden Nugget (2536m) at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
The New Zealand bred lived up to his hot favouritism for the lucrative feature when sitting parked and beating a classy field for trainer Gary Hall snr and driver Gary Hall jnr.
In adding the biggest win yet to his outstanding record in West Australia, the Hall camp declared Mister Smartee as good as any pacer they’ve raced since their all-conquering champion, I’m Themightyquinn(NZ)(Washington VC).
“He has the potential to travel for major events around Australia.”
The pacer has only tasted defeat twice in West Australia, taking his earnings past A$500,000 in the process.
The son of Always B Miki was purchased for $32,500 by trainer Craig Edmonds when he was offered by breeder-vendors Dancingonmoonlight Ltd at the 2021 National Yearling Sale at Christchurch.
Dancingonmoonlight Ltd will offer a quality draft of blueblood youngsters at the 2025 National Yearling Sale at Christchurch on February 18.
Among the line up is Lot 147, a half-sister to Duchess Megxit (NZ) (Sweet Lou)who brilliantly won the Group One Queen Of Hearts (2200m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night.
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**Miki Shan Speeds to Biggest Win in Franklin Cup —————————————————-
A brilliant beginning set up a career-best victory for Miki Shan (NZ) (Always B Miki)in the $54,000 Group Two Lincoln Farms Franklin Cup (2700m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night.
The NZB Standardbred graduate speared along the inner in a professional winning display for trainer-driver Maurice McKendry.
Miki Shan came into the feature event following a string of consistent performances in strong company, with little luck coming his way along the way.
Friday night’s victory boosts Miki Shan’s hopes ahead of the upcoming Group One Auckland Cup (3200m) on December 31.
The pacer is set for a clash with fellow NZB Standardbred graduates Merlin (NZ) (Art Major)and Don’t Stop Dreaming (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight)in the feature event.
Miki Shan was secured for $55,000 by owner Gerald Shand when the pacer was offered among the Alabar draft at the 2021 National Yearling Sale at Karaka.
Alabar will offer a full brother to Miki Shan at the upcoming National Yearling Sale at Auckland on February 15, 2025.
Lot 75 is by Always B Miki (USA) from the Group One winning mare Yankee Dream (NZ) (Dream Away).
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**Mo’unga Boosts Group One Invercargill Cup Claims —————————————————-
Mo’unga (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight)has the Group One Invercargill Cup (2700m) firmly in his sights following his dominant victory in the $36,500 Group Three East West Fencing Summer Cup (1980m) at Addington on Friday night.
The Regan Todd trained star led and never gave his rivals a chance of catching him in his brilliant display for driver Robbie Close.
Friday night’s victory proved to be the perfect lead-up to Invercargill’s biggest race after Todd’s initial plans for his NZB Standardbred graduate went pear-shaped.
“We were going to the Geraldine Cup last week but had to scratch him so we only went for this race because I wanted to give him a run before Invercargill next week,” Todd said.
“It couldn’t have worked out better and we will head there next week, as it has been one of his big goals all campaign.”
Mo’unga was purchased by Phil and Glenys Kennard’s PI & GJ Kennard Bloodstock Ltd when he was offered by Breckon Farms at the 2020 National Yearling Sale at Karaka.
Secured for $100,000, the Kennards race the outstanding five-year-old with Jim and Anne Gibbs, Gary and Keryn Woodham, Cameron Kirkwood, the Breckon Racing Syndicate, with Todd also sharing in the ownership.
Among their outstanding draft, Breckon Farms will offer a close relation to Mo’ungaat the upcoming National Yearling Sale at Auckland on February 15, 2025.
Lot 68is by Lazarus (NZ) from a half-sister to the star pacer in Yea Baby (NZ) (Somebeachsomewhere).
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