Husson's Swoop Dog Powers Home in Tasmanian Guineas

Mark Smith - Friday January 8

Under a perfectly timed ride by Kyle Maskiell, the John Blacker-trained Swoop Dog came with a barnstorming finish to overpower First Accused in Friday’s Listed Tasmanian Guineas (1600m) at Launceston.

The 3yo gelded son of Husson (ARG), defeated First Accused (Turffontein) by one and a half lengths with One Lotto (Super One) a nose back I third.

Swoop Dog failed to make his $40,000 reserve as a yearling.

It was the second win for Swoop Dog who advances his record to two wins and a second from four starts with earnings of $97,060.

The bay gelding races for his breeder Armidale Stud and PE McMullen after being passed in short of his $40,000 reserve at the 2019 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale.

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Swoop Dog is the best of two winners from as many to race out of the very accomplished Black Hawk mare Swooper (GB), a Listed winner of 12 races and over $565,000.

Purchased at the 2014 Inglis Great Southern Bloodstock Sale for $24,000, Swooper has a yearling filly and a filly foal by Alpine Eagle but was not covered last spring.

Swoop Dog becomes the 17th stakes-winner for Aquis farm’s Husson (ARG).  

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Race Result - Unique Doors/Windows Tas Gneas LR 1600m

Launceston Track: Good(4) Time: 1:37.30
1
Swoop Dog
- 3g Husson (ARG) x Swooper (AUS) (Black Hawk (GB))
Tnr: J K Blacker Rdr: Kyle Maskiell 57
2
1.5
First Accused
- 3g Turffontein (AUS) x Keep On Talking (USA) (Royal Academy (USA))
Tnr: Scott Brunton Rdr: Georgie Catania 57
3
1.6
One Lotto
- 3g Super One (AUS) x Potluck (AUS) (Excites (AUS))
Tnr: J L Keys Rdr: T Baker 57
4
2.6
Algernon
- 3g Wordsmith (AUS) x Destiny's Girl (AUS) (Savoire Vivre (GB))
Tnr: Imogen Miller Rdr: B Mc Coull 57
5
3.1
Vivilici
- 3f Needs Further (AUS) x Why For (AUS) (Xaar (GB))
Tnr: Adam Trinder Rdr: A Darmanin 55
6
4.3
Brandum Bay
- 3g Charge Forward (AUS) x Tara's Spur (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: Scott Brunton Rdr: D Pires 57
7
6.3
Warrior Prince
- 3g Artie Schiller (USA) x Typhoon Tilly (AUS) (Ferocity (AUS))
Tnr: Adam Trinder Rdr: B Muhcu 57
8
7.6
Freelancer
- 3g Wordsmith (AUS) x Darcenell (AUS) (Tailings (USA))
Tnr: Ms L Gaffney Rdr: D M Ganderton 57
9
10.3
Swingin' George
- 3c Reward For Effort (AUS) x Miss Elsa (AUS) (Casino Prince (AUS))
Tnr: T W Evans Rdr: S Tsaikos 57
10
10.8
Zegrey
- 3g Needs Further (AUS) x Rustical (AUS) (Strategic (AUS))
Tnr: J K Blacker Rdr: C Newitt 57
11
21.8
We Want Beer
- 3g Americain (USA) x Quinta Lago (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: Dylan Clark Rdr: Y Nishitani 57
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