Street Cry (IRE) colt Nozomi has taken some time in figuring
what the racing game is all about but he booked a ticket for Group 1 Victoria
Derby (2500m) on November 1 following his win Wednesday's Listed Geelong
Classic (2200m).
Trained by Anthony Freedman for Godolphin, Nozomi broke his
maiden at his previous start at Kyneton. Punters were no0t impressed by that
form and he went off $13 chance under Dwayne Dunn.
The Chris Waller-trained Preferment was sent off the
favourite under Damien Oliver and was doing his best work at finish just a nose
behind the winner after being one of the first to come off the bit.
Bred by Darley, Nozomi is a half-brother to Group II Moonee
Valley Oaks winner Kazanluk. He is the eighth foal of the smart raccemare Rose
Of Danehill (Danehill). (photo Darryl Sherer).
Herself a $400,000
Easter Yearling in 1996, Rose Of Danehill was sent to the 2005 Easter Broodmare
Sale as part of the Vinery Dispersal and was knocked down to Woodlands for
$500,000. She was honoured as the Champion
2YO filly of year and retired with 4 wins and $843,412 including the Group II
VRC Edward Manifold Stakes and was second in the Group 1 VATC Blue Diamond and
Group 1 1000 Guineas.
Rose Of Danehill is a half-sister to Group 1 William Reid
Stakes winner Wrap Around (Bletchingly) the granddam of dual Group 1 winner
Fashions Afield.
Rose Of Danehill has 2yo colt by New Approach (IRE) named Molineux.
She missed to that stallion in 2012 and was covered by Domesday last year.
Nozomi becomes the 84th stakes-winner for Darley
Stud's deceased stallion Street Cry (IRE).
