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One To Watch - Kembla Grange

Mark Smith - Thursday February 23

Darby Racing’s New Zealand import Goldman made a statement on Thursday at his Australian debut for the Waterhouse/Bott stable at Kembla Grange.

Last seen when winning over 1600m on a heavy track at Pukekohe Park, the former Tony Pike-trained gelding made short work of twelve opponents in the Paul Russell Memorial (Bm64) (2000m).

Given a positive ride by Regan Bayliss under topweight of 61.5kgs, Goldman hit the front at the 300 metres, increasing his margin to five and a quarter lengths on the line.

The

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winner of two of his four starts in New Zealand, Goldman comes from the first crop of 18 foals by the Zabeel stallion Verdi.

Goldman became the first winner for Verdi when successful on debut at Cambridge last May (image Long Acres Stud)

The winner of three of his eight starts, Verdi is a half-brother to 6-time Group 1 winner Sir Slick (Volksraad) and the Group 1 ARC New Zealand Derby and Group 1 WRC Thorndon Mile winner Puccini (Encosta de Lago).

Goldman is by a stallion most people have never heard of!

Goldman is the fifth and final foal of his dam Goldsmith (Montjeu), a half-sister to stakes-winner Gator (Quest For Fame), from a family descending from celebrated Woodlands Stud matron, Tod Lass (Todman) dam of Group 1 VATC Blue Diamond and Group 1 VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes winner Street Café (Lunchtime) and great0granddam of AJC All-Aged Stakes winner Paratroopers (Commands). 

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Race Result - Paul Russell Memorial (Bm64) 2000m

Kembla Grange Track: Soft(6) Time: 2:04.48
1
Goldman
- 4g Verdi (NZ) x Goldsmith (NZ) (Montjeu (IRE))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Regan Bayliss 61.5
2
5.3
Endorphins
- 5m Sebring (AUS) x Kidnapper (AUS) (Red Ransom (USA))
Tnr: K A Lees Rdr: Dylan Gibbons 59
3
5.6
Roseirro
- 8g Pierro (AUS) x Rosnaree (IRE) (Danehill (USA))
Tnr: T J Robinson Rdr: Rachel King 55.5
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4
5.8
Lord Desanimaux
- 7g Dalakhani (IRE) x Jewelled Gate (AUS) (Hurricane Sky (AUS))
Tnr: T J Robinson Rdr: Amy Mc Lucas 55
5
6.0
Whetu
- 5g Dundeel (NZ) x Tonality (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: R D Collett Rdr: A B Collett 57
6
6.1
Spinpix
- 7m Pierro (AUS) x Born To Rock (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: Ms D Poidevin-Laine Rdr: J Penza 55
7
7.1
Jamberoo
- 3g Thunder Fire (AUS) x Dylana (AUS) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))
Tnr: Ms D Poidevin-Laine Rdr: S Clipperton 56
8
8.1
Ausbred Bluebird
- 4m Teofilo (IRE) x Fromelles (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: B Prebble 58
9
9.1
Thailand
- 5g Adelaide (IRE) x Aziani (AUS) (Fasliyev (USA))
Tnr: R L Pearse Rdr: K Mc Evoy 55
10
9.2
Sulwaan
- 4m I Am Invincible (AUS) x El Daana (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Benjamin Smith Rdr: Brock Ryan 55.5
11
11.5
Midori Burly
- 3g Smart Missile (AUS) x Red Beret (USA) (Red Ransom (USA))
Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: B Rawiller 58.5
12
11.7
Enduring Night
- 6m Stratum (AUS) x Midnight Gold (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: J C Coyle Rdr: Ms J Taylor 55
13
19.2
Writing Unexpected
- 7g Choistar (AUS) x Canley Cares (AUS) (E Dubai (USA))
Tnr: J A Steinmetz Rdr: Tom Sherry 55
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