One to Watch – Geelong

Tara Madgwick - Thursday December 4

Yulong purchased five colts from Inglis Classic at the start of the year and one of them was a half-brother to a filly called La Dorada, who had just won the Karaka Million and then went on Group I success later in the season.

Golden Pulse makes a winnign debut at Geelong - image Reg Ryan / Racing Photos

Named Golden Pulse and sent to Mark Walker to train, the son of Tivaci made a winning debut at Geelong on Thursday.

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The least fancied of four runners in the 1147m juvenile maiden, Golden Pulse proved much the best when powering clear for a two length win with Beau Mertens in the saddle.

A $160,000 Inglis Classic purchase from Waikato Stud for YLP Racing, Golden Pulse carries the Yulong colours and is the second winner from Group II winning Savabeel mare Gold Fever, a half-sister to Group II winner Gold Rush and SW Calaverite, the dam of Group I MRC Caulfield Guineas winner Golden Mile.

Golden Pulse was a $160,000 Inglis Classic purchase.

Group I ATC Australian Derby winner Major Beel is also in the family which has proven a prolific source of Black Type horses.

The family pops up once in upcoming sales with Emirates Park as agent for Merricks Station to offer an I Am Invincible half-brother to Golden Mile as Lot 137 at Magic Millions.

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Race Result - Johns Lyng Group Mdn Plate 1147m

Geelong Track: Good(4) Time: 1:07.39
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Golden Pulse
- 2c Tivaci (AUS) x Gold Fever (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: M W Walker Rdr: Beau Mertens 58
Inglis Classic Yearling Sale $160,000
Seller: Waikato Stud, Matamata, NZ
Buyer: YLP Racing
2
2
Eternal Joy
- 2f I Am Immortal (AUS) x Joyano (AUS) (Equiano (FR))
Tnr: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes Rdr: Jackson Radley 53
3
8
Got Tickets
- 2f I Am Immortal (AUS) x Tickets To Kiss (AUS) (Tickets (AUS))
Tnr: E & D Browne Rdr: Lachlan Neindorf 56
MM Adelaide Yearling Sale $50,000
Seller: Twin Hills Stud, Cootamundra, NSW (As Agent)
Buyer: Sparta Racing Pty Ltd
4
16
Lucky Jay
- 2f Lucky Vega (IRE) x Our Daisy (AUS) (Commands (AUS))
Tnr: D T O'Brien Rdr: Craig Williams 56
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