Juvenile Stakes-Winner for Westbury Stud's Redwood

Media Release - Saturday April 23

Two-year-old galloper Sharp ‘N’ Smart put his best foot forward at Pukekohe when he dashed home late in the piece to capture the Listed Staphanos By Deep Impact Champagne Stakes (1600m).

The Team Rogerson-trained son of Redwood had thrown away a likely victory on debut at Ruakaka with some erratic tendencies in the final 150m but was on his best behaviour for rider Matt Cameron on Saturday.

Sharp ‘N’ Smart (outer) gets the better of Waitak to win the Listed Staphanos By Deep Impact Champagne Stakes (1600m) at Pukekohe Photo Credit: Trish Dunell

Settled beyond midfield by Cameron, Sharp ‘N’ Smart tracked the well fancied pair of Waitak and Mr Maestro into the race at the 600m before moving to the middle of the track for his finishing burst.

Race favourite Waitak was being hailed the winner at the 150m however Sharp ‘N’ Smart had the final say as he rocketed to the line to score by a head with Mr Maestro battling on well to take third albeit three lengths behind the first two home.

Co-trainer Graeme Rogerson holds lofty ambitions for his charge, with a trip to the Brisbane Winter Carnival now on the cards following the victory.

“I really think a lot of this horse, he is the type that gets you up in the morning,” he said.

“He has a tremendous amount of raw ability and is still very green, but you saw a touch of what we think he is capable of in that performance today.

“He is by Redwood who I think is an underrated sire as I have a couple at home along with this guy and they have all shown me plenty so far.

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“We are going to wait and see how he comes through the race, but if he pulls up well then, I think he will be on a plane to Queensland.

“The target will be the JJ Atkins (Gr.1, 1600m) over the mile in Brisbane as he showed today the mile is no problem for him.

“He could have a lead-up run in the Sires’ Produce Stakes (Gr.2, 1400m) a fortnight before the mile, but we will know more once he recovers from this one and we work out a travel plan for him.

“Whatever happens now, I can’t wait to see him as a three-year-old as I think he could be a very special horse in the making.”

Raced by a group that includes his breeder Gerry Harvey, Sharp ‘N’ Smart was purchased by Rogerson for $55,000 out of the Westbury Stud Book 2 draft at the 2021 National Yearling Sale at Karaka.

Sharp ‘N’ Smart is the first foal of Swiss Ace mare Queen Margaret and hails from an extended family that includes former multiple Group One winner and successful international stallion Halling. – NZ Racing Desk

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Race Result - Staphanos - Champagne Stakes LR 1600m

Pukekohe Park Track: Good(4) Time: 1:34.43
1
Sharp 'n' Smart
- 2g Redwood (GB) x Queen Margaret (NZ) (Swiss Ace (AUS))
Tnr: Team Rogerson Rdr: M Cameron 57
2
0.2
Waitak
- 2g Proisir (AUS) x Repo Bay (NZ) (Shocking (AUS))
Tnr: P & D Williams Rdr: O P Bosson 57
3
4.5
Mr Maestro
- 2c Savabeel (AUS) x Let Me Roar (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))
Tnr: M Baker & A Forsman Rdr: R T Elliot 57
4
5.8
Financier
- 2c Tavistock (NZ) x Princess Snitzel (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))
Tnr: S B Marsh Rdr: M J Mc Nab 57
5
6.8
Diagon Alley
- 2f Charm Spirit (IRE) x Alleyrun (NZ) (Volksraad (GB))
Tnr: R James & R Wellwood Rdr: C J Grylls 55
6
8.3
Texas
- 2g Rubick (AUS) x Testadrop (AUS) (Testa Rossa (AUS))
Tnr: N P Bishara Rdr: A J Calder 57
7
9.5
Foodie Brothers
- 2c Telperion (AUS) x Perfect Silhouette (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: B Wallace & G Cooksley Rdr: L G Innes 57
8
14.1
Shadow Boxer
- 2g Dissident (AUS) x Mackenzie Kate (NZ) (Darci Brahma (NZ))
Tnr: S B Marsh Rdr: A C Goindasamy 57
9
14.2
Vino Bianca
- 2f Proisir (AUS) x Starry Heights (NZ) (Scaredee Cat (NZ))
Tnr: G H Sharrock Rdr: B E Grylls 55
10
14.3
Boss Man
- 2g Vadamos (FR) x Kullaros (NZ) (Makfi (GB))
Tnr: P & D Williams Rdr: S C Spratt 57
11
14.6
Belafonte
- 2g Highly Recommended (AUS) x Kayleen (NZ) (Towkay (AUS))
Tnr: S Ritchie & C Murray Rdr: T D Thornton 57
12
29.7
Nosnevets
- 2f Preferment (NZ) x Brown Bella (NZ) (One Cool Cat (USA))
Tnr: S Ralph Rdr: J Kamaruddin 55
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