Smart Meteor Rules in Ipswich Cup

Mark Smith - Saturday June 18

The in-form Chris Munce stable struck again when the Smart Missile gelding Smart Meteor broke a 26-week run of outs in Saturday’s Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m).

Ridden by Brock Ryan, the 5yo gelding launched down the centre of the track to overpower Our Intrigue (Showcasing) by a neck with a length back to Street Dancer (Pride Of Dubai) in third.

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In opening his stakes account at his 11th attempt, Smart Meteor advances his record to six wins, nine seconds, and ten thirds, from 43 starts with earnings of $479,725.

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uo;It is a big thrill. So much goes into a horse like this. I really targeted this race,” Munce said.

“I said to the owners to be patient. I wanted to make sure I get him in there with a light weight, and I’m so pleased that it was wet this morning.

“Everything sort of went to plan. I gave Brock very strict instructions. I didn’t want him getting caught wide on the corner here as it is a tight little track. He rode him fantastic, and the horse delivered.

“I think the key to him is that he’s not a big horse, and he’s not good at carrying weight. That is why I wanted to get him in with the light weight here today.

“If I had a stable full of horses like this guy, I’d be very happy because he puts in every time.”

Smart Meteor a $50,000 Inglis Classic yearling

A $50,000 purchase by his trainer from the Gooree Park Stud draft at the 2018 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, Smart Meteor is the best of four winners from as many to race from the unraced Northern Meteor mare Tempting Lady.

Tempting Lady is a daughter of the Group 1 Ansett Australia Stakes and Group 1 Australasian Oaks winner Tempest Morn (Thunder Gulch).

Smart Meteor is the 23rd stakes-winner for Twin Hills Stud’s Smart Missile, whose dam Comical Smile is a half-sister to  Northern Meteor.

Munce Racing / Oliver Koolman went to $7,000 to purchase Tempting Lady’s Outreach filly from the Goodwood Farm draft at the 2022 Inglis HTBA May Yearling Sale.

After foaling a Flying Artie filly last spring, Tempting Lady was covered by Astern. 

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Race Result - Tab Ipswich Cup LR 2150m

Ipswich Track: Soft(5) Time: 2:14.18
1
Smart Meteor
- 5g Smart Missile (AUS) x Tempting Lady (AUS) (Northern Meteor (AUS))
Tnr: Chris Munce Rdr: Brock Ryan 54
Smart Missile
2
0.3
Our Intrigue
- 6m Showcasing (GB) x Forever And Ever (IRE) (Monsun (GER))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: L V Cassidy 54
3
1.3
Street Dancer
- 4g Pride Of Dubai (AUS) x Danehill Smile (AUS) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Tnr: David Vandyke Rdr: Kyle Wilson-Taylor 54
Pride Of Dubai
4
1.5
Chakana
- 4m Reliable Man (GB) x Run To The Bank (NZ) (Bahhare (USA))
Tnr: S B Marsh Rdr: Anthony Allen 54
5
1.6
Bartholomeu Dias
- 7g Mount Nelson (GB) x Lady Francesca (GB) (Montjeu (IRE))
Tnr: Annabel Neasham Rdr: Jaden Lloyd 55
6
1.8
Berdibek
- 8g Dark Angel (IRE) x Beraviyna (IRE) (Zamindar (USA))
Tnr: J A O'Shea Rdr: James Orman 59.5
7
4.1
Ostermeier
- 4g Lucas Cranach (GER) x Pinball Lass (NZ) (Pins (AUS))
Tnr: A & T Sweeney Rdr: Ms G Cartwright 54
8
4.9
Honorable Spirit
- 5g Charm Spirit (IRE) x Z'honor (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: J C Smerdon Rdr: Luke Tarrant 54
9
5.7
Spencer
- 7g Pierro (AUS) x Alice's Smart (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN))
Tnr: David Vandyke Rdr: Ben Thompson 54
10
5.9
Top Order
- 5g Top Echelon (AUS) x Rose Of Destiny (AUS) (Irgun (USA))
Tnr: K C Anderson Rdr: Taylor Marshall 54
11
7.4
Tavion Prince
- 6g Tavistock (NZ) x On Arrival (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: T J Gollan Rdr: Ms S Thornton 54
12
7.5
Swords Drawn
- 6g Camelot (GB) x Sarvon (AUS) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: S Ritchie & C Murray Rdr: S T Collett 54.5
13
7.7
Ballistic Boy
- 5g Smart Missile (AUS) x Magical Mist (NZ) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: Chris Anderson Rdr: Ryan Maloney 59
14
9.5
Lady Solerno
- 8m Time Thief (AUS) x Celti Lass (AUS) (Greenlander (GB))
Tnr: R L Cameron Rdr: Leah Kilner 54
15
12.8
Youngblood
- 5g Sacred Falls (NZ) x Port Providence (GB) (Red Ransom (USA))
Tnr: T J Gollan Rdr: J Byrne 54
16
19.1
Dunhill
- 4g Pins (AUS) x Classy Choice (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: K & A Tyler Rdr: Ms T Harrison 54
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