G1 Goal for Fastnet Sprinter

Tara Madgwick - Saturday December 11

Ever consistent sprinter Packing Rockstar displayed all his fighting qualities when he downed a high-quality field of sprinters in the Group III J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.

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Packing Rockstar leads all the way to win the Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa Photo: Race Images – Kenton Wright

Despite carrying the topweight of 60kgs, the six-year-old son of Fastnet Rock dictated affairs at the head of the field for rider Leith Innes and looked to be full of running turning for home.

Maintaining a strong gallop, the Lauren Brennan-trained galloper refused to yield as he defeated Providenceprovides and Dragon Leap to register his sixth career victory and second at stakes level after taking out the Group II Japan Trophy (1600m) at Tauranga back in March.


Brennan, who part-owns Packing Rockstar with her husband Mickey under their Monacurragh Lodge banner along with bloodstock agent Garry Carvell, had been quietly confident before the race after the statuesque galloper had finished close-up in second behind Gold Watch at his most recent run.

“That was just so awesome and I’m just so happy about it,” she said.

“He obviously likes that freewheeling out in front as he can’t be interfered with and doesn’t over-race.

“Leith rated him beautifully and they just couldn’t catch him, even with the 60kgs.

“It is a real family affair with this horse with Kate (daughter) helping us at home while Mike drives the truck and helps out as well.

“It’s a good system and we like to ride our own horses so we can get a good feel for them.”

Brennan indicated the next target for her charge would be the Gr.1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s day where he is currently rated a $10 chance by TAB bookmakers behind outstanding mares in Entriviere ($2.50) and Levante ($3.20) and the speedy Babylon Berlin ($8).

Packing Rockstar was bought in Australia at Magic Millions from the Coolmore draft for $260,000 by Hong Kong trainer Ricky Yiu.

Bred by Morning Rise Stud, he is the best of three winners from Group I winner Anabandana and has now won six of his 17 starts and over $252,000 in prizemoney.




 

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Race Result - J Swap Sprint Gr3 1400m

Te Rapa Track: Dead(4) Time: 1:22.04
1
Packing Rockstar
- 6g Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Anabandana (AUS) (Anabaa (USA))
Tnr: Ms L Brennan Rdr: L G Innes 60
Fastnet Rock
2
0.8
Providenceprovides
- 4m Real Impact (JPN) x Statuette (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: A W Pike Rdr: K Asano 53
3
1.6
Dragon Leap
- 5g Pierro (AUS) x Pontiana (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: L O'Sullivan & A Scott Rdr: D S Johnson 55
Pierro
4
2.4
Vernazza
- 4m More Than Ready (USA) x Zonza (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: L R Noble Rdr: B E Grylls 53
5
2.5
Vigor Winner
- 6g Declaration Of War (USA) x Savont (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Tnr: Ms L Brennan Rdr: M Cameron 59
6
2.9
Brando
- 4h Savabeel (AUS) x Saoirse (NZ) (Iffraaj (GB))
Tnr: J W Richards Rdr: O P Bosson 56
7
3.0
More Wonder
- 6g Mossman (AUS) x Wonderworld (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: Team Rogerson Rdr: L H Satherley 55.5
8
3.5
New York Jazz
- 6g Niagara (AUS) x Shesalljazz (NZ) (Coats Choice (AUS))
Tnr: S Ralph Rdr: T D Thornton 53
9
4.2
Run To Perfection
- 5g Sepoy (AUS) x El Shahar (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: S B Marsh Rdr: S R Weatherley 53
10
5.2
Sheezallmine
- 6m Super Easy (NZ) x Bast (AUS) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
Tnr: D J Miller Rdr: A C Goindasamy 54
11
5.8
Raposa Rapida
- 7g Foxwedge (AUS) x Bardego (AUS) (Barathea (IRE))
Tnr: S B Marsh Rdr: J K Riddell 57.5
12
6.4
Tightlign
- 8g Align (AUS) x Street Law (NZ) (Street Cry (IRE))
Tnr: S B Marsh Rdr: R Beemud 53
13
6.5
Swisswatch
- 7g Swiss Ace (AUS) x Deutsche (AUS) (Quest For Fame (GB))
Tnr: S Ritchie & C Murray Rdr: S J Macnab 53.5
14
7.4
Needle And Thread
- 4m Makfi (GB) x Fleece (GB) (Daylami (IRE))
Tnr: S Autridge & K Shailer Rdr: C J Grylls 53
15
10.5
Manrico
- 6g Shocking (AUS) x Flying Babe (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: S Ralph Rdr: T L Newman 54
16
13.1
Puysegur
- 5m Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Pins 'n' Needles (NZ) (Pins (AUS))
Tnr: A W Pike Rdr: M J Mc Nab 53
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