Casino Prince Filly Wins by Seven!

Media Release - Sunday March 27

Trainer Cliff Goss appears to have another promising galloper on his hands after three-year-old filly Casino Princess shone with a seventh length victory at Tauranga on Saturday.

In the hands of apprentice Niranjan Parmar, the daughter of Casino Prince outclassed her ten maiden rivals in the 1400m contest, bolting clear in the home straight after enjoying an economical run on the fence throughout.

Impressive maiden winner Casino Princess Photo Credit: Race Images – Kenton Wright

Goss, a Tauranga local, had walked the track prior to racing on Saturday and advised Parmar to angle wider in the home straight to seek better ground and the move worked a treat as Casino Princess quickly reeled in pacemaker Aperitif before racing away in the closing 200m.

“I had a walk on the track to see how heavy it was, and I thought it would be pretty tough against the rail,” Goss said.

“I told Niranjan to make sure he could get into clear air out wider, and he did that nicely.

“He did say the filly wasn’t really handling the ground that well, so she has done it on natural ability really.

“I think she can go on and win a few more, especially when she steps up to a mile as that will be her best distance.

“She is from a very nice family and is related to a Melbourne Cup winner in Empire Rose so I think she can excel over some ground when she matures.

“This was only her second start after she ran into all sorts of trouble on debut, so I’m delighted she could show her true worth this time.”

Goss will now give the filly some time on the water walker to aid her recovery before looking for her next target which could be at Te Rapa in early May.

Advertisement

“I always like to give them an easy time after they race, so she will have about ten days on the walker before we get too serious about her next start,” he said.

“She ate up everything I put in front of her last night, so she hasn’t taken any harm from the run, especially as it was on her home track with no travelling involved.

“There is a suitable race for her at Te Rapa at the start of May, so I will be working towards getting her ready for that one.”

The victory was made all the more special for 90-year-old Goss, as it was his first since losing star performer and best mate, Gold Watch to a tragic accident during the running of the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s day.

“I’ve had so many people congratulating me since Saturday, it’s been wonderful,” he said.

“Danielle Johnson, who was riding Gold Watch that day, was so excited for me which was just lovely.

“He was a very special horse, Gold Watch, just one in a lifetime.

“I don’t think this filly will be as good as he was, but if we can get a few more wins and have some fun with her then I will be pretty satisfied.” – NZ Racing Desk

Advertisment

Race Result - Gartshore Construction Mdn 1400m

Tauranga Track: Heavy(10) Time: 1:28.26
1
Casino Princess
- 3f Casino Prince (AUS) x Sonsy (NZ) (Thorn Park (AUS))
Tnr: C E Goss Rdr: N S Parmar 53
2
7.5
Aperitif
- 5g Ocean Park (NZ) x Pernod (NZ) (Centaine (AUS))
Tnr: Tarissa Macdonald Rdr: Tayla Mitchell 54.5
3
9.8
Enchanted Elle
- 4m Jakkalberry (IRE) x Ististar (NZ) (Istidaad (USA))
Tnr: Craig & Shaun Phelan Rdr: K L Hannan 52.5
4
9.9
Raducanu
- 4m Ferlax (NZ) x Bhandara (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: S B Marsh Rdr: M J Mc Nab 56.5
5
16.4
Cada Camino
- 3f Duelled (AUS) x Lavoca (NZ) (Johar (USA))
Tnr: Team Rogerson Rdr: L H Satherley 56
6
18.2
Annexception
- 5m Excelebration (IRE) x Antonine (NZ) (Falkirk (NZ))
Tnr: C R McCarroll Rdr: S R Weatherley 56.5
7
18.6
Anhedonia
- 7g Sakhee's Secret (GB) x Dancing Viking (CAN) (Nureyev (USA))
Tnr: Ms B Muir Rdr: M Hashizume 56.5
7
18.6
Camacho
- 3g Sweynesse (AUS) x Pirate Queen (NZ) (Smuggler (GB))
Tnr: D G Greene Rdr: A Lawson-Carroll 54
9
19.7
No Agenda Nigel
- 4g Niagara (AUS) x No Reins (AUS) (Show A Heart (AUS))
Tnr: S Ralph Rdr: T L Newman 58.5
10
21.3
Blood Diamond
- 4m Makfi (GB) x Fjall (NZ) (Viking Ruler (AUS))
Tnr: M R Blackie Rdr: A C Goindasamy 56.5
11
22.2
Beau Archers Rose
- 6g Battle Paint (USA) x Beau Casual (NZ) (Casual Lies (USA))
Tnr: W K Pomare Rdr: C M Burdan 56.5
More Reading...
Sires With Winners - Sunday July 20
Here is the full list of 60 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Sires With Winners - Monday July 21
Here is the full list of 28 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Blue Gum Farm Stallion Parade August 10
The Victorian stallion parade week in August will start with Blue Gum Farm opening the gates on Sunday August 10 for a friendly lunchtime gathering while inspecting the farm’s three stallions – Sejardan, Flying Artie and Oxley Road.
Incredible Quality in Magic Millions Virtual Sale
A breeding right to the world's most prolific sire - by elite level strike rate - will stand alongside a swag of stakes performed fillies and mares in next month's Magic Millions August Virtual Sale, with the initial catalogue unveiled today.
Lucky Magic (NZ) Sparkles in Selangor Mile
Karaka graduate Lucky Magic (NZ) (Mendelssohn) secured a place in Malaysian racing history on Sunday with a triumph in the inaugural RM$1m Selangor Mile (1600m).
Per Incanto Honoured with Centaine Award
Hall of Fame stallion Savabeel’s nine-year hold on the Centaine Award has been broken by the pride of the Wairarapa, Per Incanto.
Group Winning Bivouac Filly Impresses at Trials
Talented filly Intention made an impressive winning return to the Foxton trials on Tuesday, ticking the first box in a journey towards top three-year-old honours.
Juvenile Trial Watch – Randwick
Plenty of action at the Randwick trials on Tuesday morning with nine heats won by juveniles and they included a stakes-winning filly and another talented colt and filly with stakes aspirations, plus an unraced colt from a family that was featured in one of our most read stories of last week.
2.4million Frankel Stallion Wins G2 Minstrel
He cost 2.4million guineas as a yearling and is one of the most eye-catching horses you would ever see, so of course we’re going to do a story when he wins a G2!
Spring Stars Step Out at Trials
Chris Waller is not short of talent for the big spring races with several key horses in the team including Australian Horse of the Year elect Via Sistina (IRE) sent across to Randwick on Tuesday morning to trial, so how did they go?