Flying Artie's Democracy Manifest Opens Winning Account

Mark Smith - Sunday September 12

With Flying Artie’s son Giannis winning the Listed Dulcify Stakes and his Blue Diamond Stakes winning son Artorius edged out in the Listed Exford Plate, the win of Democracy Manifest at Dubbo on Sunday may be little more than a bleep on the radar.

Still, it does give us an excuse to replay one of the most extraordinary arrests of all time.

Democracy Manifest

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Ridden by Anthony Cavallo for trainer Kody Nestor, Democracy Manifest broke his maiden at the third time of asking.

The son of Flying Artie came from second last on the turn to overpower the Headwater gelding Akaka Falls by three lengths with the Press Statement filly Brief Statement a short-head back in third.

Democracy Manifest was a $70,000 purchase by Allam Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock from the Network Bloodstock draft at the Inglis Ready 2 Race Sale.

Bred by Adrian Bott and Newgate Stallions, Democracy Manifest had been passed-in short of his $25,000 reserve at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.

Democracy Manifest a $70,000 Inglis Ready 2 Race Sale purchase

He is the third winner for the Melbourne winning Benicio mare Slippery Satin, a half-sister to Group 1 WATC Railway Stakes winner Great Shot (Magnus) and multiple Listed winner Gawne (Flying Spur).

Democracy Manifest is the seventh winner of the season for Flying Artie.

The Newgate Farm resident is a sire on fire and currently heads the second season sires table.

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Race Result - Ray White Rural Mdn Plate 1000m

Dubbo Track: Good(4) Time: 0:55.90
1
Democracy Manifest
- 3g Flying Artie (AUS) x Slippery Satin (AUS) (Benicio (AUS))
Tnr: Kody Nestor Rdr: A Cavallo 56.5
2
3.0
Akaka Falls
- 4g Headwater (AUS) x Lalani (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: Glenn Frazer Rdr: M A Cahill 59
3
3.1
Brief Statement
- 3f Press Statement (AUS) x Brevity (AUS) (Bernardini (USA))
Tnr: Ms A Smith Rdr: Ashley Morgan 55
4
3.6
Circularity
- 4g Time For War (AUS) x Hard To Hold (NZ) (Elusive City (USA))
Tnr: William Freedman Rdr: Matthew Palmer 59
5
5.4
Sizzling Star
- 3f Sizzling (AUS) x Chestnut Star (AUS) (Eternity Range (USA))
Tnr: Kody Nestor Rdr: Ms M Weir 55
6
5.7
Ogrim
- 4g Smart Missile (AUS) x Cianara (AUS) (Tailings (USA))
Tnr: Merv Rumble Rdr: Ms K Bell-Pitomac 59
7
5.9
Ardstraw
- 5m Sizzling (AUS) x Our Scene Steeler (NZ) (Danasinga (AUS))
Tnr: Ms W Ings Rdr: Chelsea Ings 57
8
8.0
Loch Anton Lady
- 4m Canford Cliffs (IRE) x Yours I Am (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Ms A Smith Rdr: J Penza 57
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