Will it run?

[Sans Souci Saint]

I saw ol’ Stariks in the digital sale but got sidetracked to ask what was doing. Do you know what he ended up selling for?

Our Caravaggio (Rogue Artist) bought at MM for $50-60k got sold online for 8k after 2 starts for K Parker. So what the f**k would I know! He’s had 2 very ordinary runs for the new owner, so it looks like the right reign was pulled.

Sorry for the long preamble but it just shows how hard a game it is and how much luck is involved, which all of you bald bastards are well aware of.

Purely on the horses, I like the kiwi. Preusker I rate highly. You might find yourself at a Warrnambool Carnival which I’m hoping to get to this year.

I see the others as a bit of a coin flip only because my knowledge in conformation, walking is very limited, but I know enough to know that the pedigree page doesn’t always play out on the track. My mate had a Zoustar gelding (The Scrambler) and it was Wazn’s 3-legged mongoloid cousin.

I really know nothing of Impending, but jeeze you can’t say he doesn’t look stamped by the big grand daddy Lonhro. He looks a ripper.

I also try and take what the trainer says with a grain of salt as they are already “in the boat”. I went to the stable to the see Turnaquid, and got talked into a Sizzling gelding by the breaker, and he was terrible. They have their own motivations is my point.

I’m waffling because I froth on this shit.

And they ALL look a million bucks when parading hey?!?!

Anyway, the Kiwi is the obvious pick for mine but I dig if you want something closer to home.

Keep us posted!!!!

 

[Sphagnum]

Gents.... Old Lemon is looking for a new acquisition to the stable now that old Stariks has been sold.

Got a couple I've got my eye on and really torn which way I want to go, so reaching out for your not so professional opinions.

All roughly the same costs ($3300-$3800 for 5% share) ($180-$200 average Monthly Training Fees).

The three I've narrowed it down to at the moment are below (still going to have a squiz at recent MM March Sale) with a bit of a blurb from my perspective but would love to hear your thoughts. I have thought about taking smaller shares in multiple horses but to be honest not sure if I can deal with the extra headaches.

https://www.nzb.co.nz/sales/23kaa/590

Something just caught my eye about this bloke, walks with a lot of purpose. Always wanted a NZ bred horse and this guy comes from a great family, couple of half relations have been above average. Spoke to Paul Preusker who bought him he loved the horse thought he was going to have to pay 100-120k for him, thinks he will be a 1600-2000m horse which excites me.

Negatives will obviously be trained in VIC so won't get to see him run, that's not the be all and end all but it is a consideration (I'm in Syd). Also the sire hasn't exactly set the world on fire yet but you also wouldn't assume they would go early.

https://inglis.com.au/sales/info/2023+Classic+Yearling+Sale/catalogue/446

Nice, Neat, speedy looking colt. Spoke to Ible Racing, they once again thought he was worth 100k+ but think they got him cheap as he is still a little backwards will be a late 2yo early 3yo. Plenty of positives, speed on speed and a great family, Hellbent seems to be doing well early doors and this guy is out of a Zoustar mare.

If you put a gun to my head and said one of these three horses has to win at least 1x race which would it be, I would pick this bloke for sure BUT I don't think he has as much upside as the other two?

Only a young unproven trainer as well but based at Kembla so relatively close.

https://inglis.com.au/sales/info/2023+Classic+Yearling+Sale/catalogue/374

This is the guy I am leaning towards at the moment.... On type he is just a big, strong, athletic, Black Horse, what's not to love? By Impending who early days isn't setting the world on fire but has had his fair share of winners. The female side is the worry, the Dam was a nuffy by a nuffy sire and further back its very old colonial family, however he is a half bro to Noble Boy so I'm hoping he just wasn't a complete fluke.

I rate the trainer Danielle Seib and she has done exceptionally in Highways where they are going to aim this boy at. Spoke to here and she is wrapped with the horse, the breeders are just a small family who said he is by far the nicest foal the mare has had and were hoping he would go for 100k + so they have bought a share back in him themselves. Seib thinks he will be a sprinter miler and will be given the opportunity to go early if showing signs.

My gut loves this horse BUT my head is telling me that his size, plus his breeding might make him slower than a Mule.

Let me know what you reckon... cheers in advance.

Not really a Hellbent fan tbh

the other two are interesting. Juicestker can train a stayer and I think that’s what the Ribchester might turn out to be.

the last one is interesting. Good sort, trainer goes good and I think you’re right about it being an equal chance of going either way.

 

[Lemon Squash]

I saw ol’ Stariks in the digital sale but got sidetracked to ask what was doing. Do you know what he ended up selling for?

Our Caravaggio (Rogue Artist) bought at MM for $50-60k got sold online for 8k after 2 starts for K Parker. So what the f**k would I know! He’s had 2 very ordinary runs for the new owner, so it looks like the right reign was pulled.

Sorry for the long preamble but it just shows how hard a game it is and how much luck is involved, which all of you bald bastards are well aware of.

Purely on the horses, I like the kiwi. Preusker I rate highly. You might find yourself at a Warrnambool Carnival which I’m hoping to get to this year.

I see the others as a bit of a coin flip only because my knowledge in conformation, walking is very limited, but I know enough to know that the pedigree page doesn’t always play out on the track. My mate had a Zoustar gelding (The Scrambler) and it was Wazn’s 3-legged mongoloid cousin.

I really know nothing of Impending, but jeeze you can’t say he doesn’t look stamped by the big grand daddy Lonhro. He looks a ripper.

I also try and take what the trainer says with a grain of salt as they are already “in the boat”. I went to the stable to the see Turnaquid, and got talked into a Sizzling gelding by the breaker, and he was terrible. They have their own motivations is my point.

I’m waffling because I froth on this shit.

And they ALL look a million bucks when parading hey?!?!

Anyway, the Kiwi is the obvious pick for mine but I dig if you want something closer to home.

Keep us posted!!!!

Thanks for the feedback mate, I love the Kiwi horse as well he has a presence about him.

In regards to a Stariks he got sold for 7.5k to Jackson Pallot a young trainer from VIC.

We got an email literally a day before the sales saying that was the plan. I wasn’t surprised they wanted to move him on, but thought it was a bit ordinary just to spring it on us last minute.

He was no star but had a bit of fun racing him, Breeders Plate on debut and got a couple of wins out of him… I’ll still follow how he goes down in Mexico

Definitely let you know what I end up buying into.

 

[Lemon Squash]

Not really a Hellbent fan tbh

the other two are interesting. Juicestker can train a stayer and I think that’s what the Ribchester might turn out to be.

the last one is interesting. Good sort, trainer goes good and I think you’re right about it being an equal chance of going either way.

Thanks mate… yeh the Hellbent is definitely the third choice in my head, looks like it will run but I think I want to go with a horse with a bit more scope this time in.

Juicestker knows his way around a milkshake or two… as long as he gets the thing running all good from me end.

The black horse 100% could go either way. I actually looked at a stallion photo of Impending up against this boy and he’s a dead ringer but he’s black like his Pop, pretty cool.

 

[hineyrulz]

I’d go the Impending, who can resist a gorgeous black headed beast???

 

[Lemon Squash]

For reference this is Impending v the Yearling similar body shape for sure.

 

[Sphagnum]

Thanks mate… yeh the Hellbent is definitely the third choice in my head, looks like it will run but I think I want to go with a horse with a bit more scope this time in.

Juicestker knows his way around a milkshake or two… as long as he gets the thing running all good from me end.

The black horse 100% could go either way. I actually looked at a stallion photo of Impending up against this boy and he’s a dead ringer but he’s black like his Pop, pretty cool.

You want a 3yo that can stay. Look at explosive Jack. Absolute battler who won about 5 derbies and a billion dollars before he had to race against real horses.