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The
$100,000 Inglis bonus failed to go off at Canterbury on Saturday with victory
in the three year-old Benchmark 75 event going to unbeaten Exceed and Excel gelding
Relaxed and Happy.
The Chris Waller trained youngster maintained his unbeaten record, turning in a
stylish performance to lead throughout after jumping from the outside gate.
He held off all challengers in the run home to win the 1200 metre dash by more
than two lengths with Brenton Avdulla in the saddle.
Relaxed and Happy had won his only two previous starts at Newcastle and Wyong
on heavy tracks, so it was pleasing for connections to see him just as
effective on a firmer surface.
"He was used up a bit from the start, but took control of it and was strong at
the finish, so there was a lot to like," said Chris Waller.
"He' s just doing this on natural ability at the moment and will be a much better
horse when he's been put aside for a while."
Bred by Toorak Park and raised at Mill Park, Relaxed and Happy was withdrawn
from the 2011 Magic Millions Yearling Sale in Adelaide and later offered by
Attunga Stud as agent at the Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale where he
fetched $62,500 to the bid of Nicholas and James Moore Bloodstock. Click here
to watch his breeze up.
Already a winner of $115,880 in prizemoney, Relaxed and Happy is the third
winner from three foals to race from the Group II winning Royal Academy (USA)
mare Regal Kiss, who was on-sold as part of the Toorak Park dispersal in 2010
with Baramul Stud securing her for $75,000 and sending her to New Zealand.
He is another smart type for Darley based Exceed and Exceed and Excel (pictured) , who will stand at afee of $66,000 this spring.
Class: Benchmark 75. Track: Dead. Time: 1:10.62. Sectional Time: 0:35.72 at 600m. Prizemoney: $85,000 - 1st: $48,750 2nd: $16,750 3rd: $8,350. |
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| 1 | 3. Relaxed And Happy | C J Waller | B Avdulla (9) |
$8
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56.0 |
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 3g Exceed And Excel
x Regal Kiss
(Royal Academy (USA)
)Lot 76; 2011 MM Adelaide Yearling Sale; Vendor - Mill Park ; Buyer - Withdrawn |
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| 2 | 2.8 | 7. White House | M, W & J Hawkes | C W Brown (6) |
$10
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54.5 |
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3g Fastnet Rock
x Razzia
(Scenic (IRE)
) Lot 183; 2011 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale; Vendor - Brooklyn Lodge, Aberdeen; Buyer - Hawkes Racing $130,000 |
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| 3 | HH | 4. Albrecht | Peter Snowden | K Mc Evoy (5) |
$4.25
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55.0 |
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3c Redoute's Choice
x O'Giselle
(Octagonal (NZ)
) Not Offered |
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| 4 | 4.2 | 1. De Shamekh | Ms G Waterhouse | N Rawiller (1) |
$3.75
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58.0 |
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| 3c Encosta De Lago x Shamekha (Secret Savings (USA) ) | |||||||
| 5 | 4.6 | 9. Skyway | Joseph Pride | J Ford (7) |
$41
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54.0 |
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| 3c Choisir x Forcibly (Marauding (NZ) ) | |||||||
| 6 | 4.7 | 6. Proper Madam | Jason Warren | Nathan Berry (3) |
$10
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54.5 |
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| 3f Stratum x Ultravase (USA) (Honour And Glory (USA) ) | |||||||
| 7 | 4.9 | 8. Zin Zan Eddie | Matthew Smith | C Reith (8) |
$8.50
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54.0 |
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| 3g Zizou x Exclusive Bid (Snippets ) | |||||||
| 8 | 5.4 | 2. Taxmeifyoucan | G D Hickman | Tommy Berry (4) |
$6.50
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57.5 |
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| 3g Ad Valorem (USA) x Tis Hopeful (Lycius (USA) ) | |||||||
| 9 | 5.8 | 5. Harlequin's Gold | L F Birchley | B Shinn (2) |
$17
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54.5 |
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| 3g Valixir (IRE) x Inconstant (Brief Truce (USA) ) | |||||||
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