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One to Watch – Bendigo

Tara Madgwick - Thursday November 26

Breaking his maiden in style at his second start at Bendigo on Thursday was an eye-catching son of Rubick, who brought a timely pedigree update for his half-brother to be offer at Magic Millions 2021 next month.

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Zion wins at Bendigo - image Brett Holburt Racing Photos

Resuming from a lengthy spell having finished fifth at Canterbury on debut back in January, the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace trained colt Zion was a drifter in betting, but powered home to win the 1000m maiden by a length and a half.
 



Zion was a $360,000 Karaka Book 1 purchase for Suman Hedge Bloodstock from the Waikato Stud draft and is the first winner for Kim Dynasty, a half-sister by Dylan Thomas (IRE) to Group I winner Arlingtonboulevard.

Waikato Stud will offer the current yearling from Kim Dynasty, a colt by Tivaci, as Lot 442 at the Magic Millions.



 

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Race Result - Bendigo Mazda Mdn Plate 1000m

Bendigo Track: Good(4) Time: 0:57.78
1
Zion
- 3c Rubick (AUS) x Kim Dynasty (AUS) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))
Tnr: C Maher & D Eustace Rdr: John Allen 58
2
1.5
Galactus
- 4g Deep Field (AUS) x Indy Game (USA) (A.P. Indy (USA))
Tnr: M Ellerton & S Zahra Rdr: D Yendall 59.5
3
2.8
El Fabio
- 3g Reward For Effort (AUS) x Roxit (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: Kylie Vella Rdr: S Vella 58
4
3.7
Yulong Island
- 3g Exceed And Excel (AUS) x Lindisfarne (AUS) (Viscount (AUS))
Tnr: M, W & J Hawkes Rdr: N Callow 58
5
7.2
Mzuri Star
- 4m Zoustar (AUS) x Champagne Joy (NZ) (Thorn Park (AUS))
Tnr: Henry Dwyer Rdr: Michael Poy 57.5
6
8.7
Lanomroh
- 8g Danerich (AUS) x Hormonal (AUS) (Testa Rossa (AUS))
Tnr: Bryan Maher Rdr: H Coffey 59.5
7
10.0
Crystal Star
- 4m Starspangledbanner (AUS) x Crystal Wit (AUS) (Distorted Humor (USA))
Tnr: M Ellerton & S Zahra Rdr: Damian Lane 57.5
8
10.7
Huon Magic
- 4g Magic Albert (AUS) x Huon Cry (AUS) (Telesto (USA))
Tnr: Adam O'Neill Rdr: Dean Holland 59.5
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