One to Watch - Sale

Tara Madgwick - Wednesday April 27

Champion trainer Peter Moody unearthed a bright staying prospect at Sale on Wednesday with an impressive win for this lightly raced son of American Pharoah (USA).

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Hollywood Park wins easily at Sale - image Scott Barbour / Racing Photos

Carrying the colours of Ron and Judy Wanless, Hollywood Park was having his third race start after a debut fifth and then an improving third at his second start.

Stepped up to 1732m, he led all the way and was strong to the line to win by two and a half lengths.



Hollywood Park was a $210,000 NZB Book 1 purchase for his trainer from the Valachi Downs draft and is a half-brother to Group II winner Needle and Thread and stakes-winner Savile Row being the fifth winner from five to race from blueblood import Fleece (GB).

Fleece is a half-sister by Daylami to Group III winner Chintz, the dam of dual Group I winner and Champion 3YO the Gurkha.

American Pharoah has had a good week with two year-old colt Tijuana winning the Listed VRC ANZAC Day Stakes on Monday and he has a strong chance in the Group I SAJC Australasian Oaks this Saturday with the Chris Waller trained Pretty Amazing set to take her place.



 

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Race Result - Ladbrokes Cash In Mdn Plate 1732m

Sale Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:47.30
1
Hollywood Park
- 3g American Pharoah (USA) x Fleece (GB) (Daylami (IRE))
Tnr: P G Moody Rdr: J Benbow 59
2
2.5
Whirly Jig
- 3g Fiorente (IRE) x Carousel Queen (AUS) (Econsul (NZ))
Tnr: K & K Keys Rdr: C Newitt 59
3
5.0
Diamond Dagger
- 4m Shamus Award (AUS) x Paddy's Gem (AUS) (Danerich (AUS))
Tnr: G Eurell Rdr: B Mc Dougall 57.5
4
5.2
Empire Royal
- 3g Astern (AUS) x Caribbean Concert (AUS) (Authorized (IRE))
Tnr: C F Butcher Rdr: J Maskiell 59
5
5.3
Pick Up Chicks
- 4g Toronado (IRE) x Vihanna Victory (AUS) (Johannesburg (USA))
Tnr: Luke Oliver Rdr: Liam Riordan 59.5
6
7.5
Vale Street
- 4g Hallowed Crown (AUS) x Thorny Chick (NZ) (Thorn Park (AUS))
Tnr: Craig Blackshaw Rdr: Thomas Stockdale 59.5
7
12.5
Lunchtime Red
- 5g Redwood (GB) x Merci Grand (AUS) (Choisir (AUS))
Tnr: Clayton Douglas Rdr: J Noonan 59.5
8
27.5
Mackong Fortune
- 4g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) x Marjorie (AUS) (Langfuhr (CAN))
Tnr: R C Manning Rdr: Nathan Punch 59.5
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