Another Millionaire Earner for Nicconi

Tara Madgwick - Saturday May 1

Winner of the Group III BRC Fred Best Classic at three, talented seven year-old Nicconi gelding Niccanova has recaptured his best form and scored a resounding win in the Group II BRC Victory Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday taking his prizemoney beyond $1million.

Advertisement



The Steve Tregea trained Niccanova was resuming from a spell after finish second in his last two starts back in December and January.

He travelled back in the field for James Orman and surged past his rivals up the fence to win by three-quarters of a length.
 



“He’s had a trouble free prep, although I thought he might have been a bit big,” said Steve Tregea, who will now look towards the Group I BRC Stradbroke for Niccanova, who finished third in the race last year.

Bred and retained to race by Windemere Stud, Niccanova has the impressive record of 10 wins and 13 placings from 38 starts with prizemoney topping $1million.

Niccanova is the best of three winners from unraced Snippetson mare Dananova (now deceased), who comes from the family of juvenile stakes-winner Ploverset and New Zealand Group I winner Southern Lord.
 

Nicconi stands at Widden Stud Victoria this year.

Niccanova is another top class sprinter by Widden Stud’s quiet achiever Nicconi, who has moved to Widden Stud Victoria this spring and stands at a fee of $27,500.




 

Advertisment

Race Result - Tab Victory Stakes Gr2 1200m

Eagle Farm Track: Soft(6) Time: 1:11.90
1
Niccanova
- 7g Nicconi (AUS) x Dananova (AUS) (Snippetson (AUS))
Tnr: S P Tregea Rdr: James Orman 58.5
Nicconi
2
0.8
Vega One
- 5g Lope De Vega (IRE) x One Funny Honey (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA))
Tnr: T J Gollan Rdr: G Boss 58.5
3
1.0
Pennino
- 5m Easy Rocking (AUS) x Alpha Girl (AUS) (Clang (AUS))
Tnr: D J Hansen Rdr: Tiffani Brooker 56.5
MM Gold Coast National Yearling Sale $8,000
Seller: Atkin Lodge, Lockyer Waters, Qld
Buyer: Darryl Dunk
4
1.1
Fasika
- 5m So You Think (NZ) x Jarada (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Joseph Pride Rdr: B Avdulla 56.5
5
1.4
Trekking
- 6g Street Cry (IRE) x Outdoor (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: J Bowman 58.5
6
2.7
Stampe
- 4g Whittington (AUS) x Envelope (AUS) (Monashee Mountain (USA))
Tnr: Chris Munce Rdr: Justin Huxtable 58.5
7
3.0
The Odyssey
- 4h Better Than Ready (AUS) x Jessica's Hope (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))
Tnr: K M Schweida Rdr: J Byrne 58.5
8
4.2
Emerald Kingdom
- 6g Bryannbo's Gift (NZ) x Horshoe (AUS) (Commands (AUS))
Tnr: R L Heathcote Rdr: Ms S Thornton 58.5
9
4.6
Master Jamie
- 4g Poet's Voice (GB) x Verkko (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: G R Green Rdr: Taylor Marshall 58.5
10
5.4
Red Chase
- 5g Red Element (AUS) x Not To Share (AUS) (Al Maher (AUS))
Tnr: Desleigh Forster Rdr: M R Du Plessis 58.5
More Reading...
Lookalike Star Turn Colt Franks Hot Form Race
When Angel Ladder won the first race at Geelong coming out of the VRC Next Gen Series Sprinters Final won by Jimmy Recard, you would think punters would have looked closely at Redders in the following event coming out of the same race, but he slipped under their guard.
Farnan Draws Level with Ole Kirk on 13 Winners
There’s a good battle going to decide the leading first season sire by Australian winners and with just seven days of the season to run Farnan is laying down the gauntlet to the long time division leader Ole Kirk.
Juvenile Trial Watch – Warwick Farm
Spring was in the air at the Warwick Farm trials with some of the big banger older stars in action and some exciting rising three year-olds that include a filly that has potential superstar written all over her.
Breeding To Win – Crystal Ball – New Season 3YOs to Follow
Who are we highlighting this week? - Analysis of the G1 winning 3YO’s for this season has made us realise how many horses on this list took giant strides from two to three, so we are looking into the crystal ball to find some juveniles we believe could end next season as G1 performers if not G1 winners.
Kiwi Trainer Collects a Unique Double
Riccarton horseman Andrew Carston collected a winning double at his local synthetic meeting on Thursday, firstly as an owner and later as a trainer.
New Zealand Makes Presence Felt in Hong Kong’s 2024-25 Season
From a freakish sprinter with a (NZ) suffix to an exciting group of up-and-comers sourced from the Karaka sale ring, New Zealand’s influence was strongly felt on Hong Kong racetracks during the 2024-25 season.
Melbourne Racing Club Partnership Delivers Global Access for Members
The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) has today announced an exciting new international partnership with the UK’s leading racing operator, The Jockey Club, to provide MRC members with reciprocal access to some of the most iconic racecourses in the world. 
Spring Trial Watch – Warwick Farm
Spring was in the air at Warwick Farm on Friday morning with a couple of heats for Group and Listed winners that included Lady Shenandaoh, Ceolwulf, plus Cups contender Sir Delius (GB).
Amelia’s Jewel Family Produces Wootton Bassett 2YO SW
Wootton Bassett (GB) added yet another new two year old stakes-winner to his tally overnight in Ireland with the Group III Silver Flash Stakes (7 ½ f) at Leopardstown going to a filly that is closely related to Aussie Group I winner Amelia’s Jewel.
Sires With Winners - Friday July 25
Here is the full list of 49 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.