No Compromise Claims The Metropolitan

Mark Smith - Saturday October 1

Remarkable broodmare Baggy Green was expected to have a leading Group 1 Metropolitan Hcp prospect in Benaud, but when that son of Reliable Man scratched due to accidentally being treated with a prohibited substance on Tuesday morning, it paved the way for Benaud's older half-brother No Compromise to uphold the family honour.

No Compromise does best in a blanket finish (image Steve Hart)

Ridden by Tommy Berry for Chris Waller, the 6yo son of Pins defeated Le Don De Vie (GB) (Leroidesanimaux ) by a nose with Realm Of Flowers (So You Think) a half-head back in third.

The winner of the Group III ATC Queen's Cup in March, No Compromise advances his record to seven wins, five seconds, and eight thirds from 30 starts, with earnings of $860,220.

"He has a great family from New Zealand behind him," Waller said.

"It’s a special win. He’s been building up to that. He’s been a bit unlucky. He doesn’t like the real wet tracks.

“Today, even though it’s heavy, they are getting through it better than they were in the autumn, and that was a help to him, and I think that 2400m is the cap on his distance range as he showed today.

“He might need to grow a few lengths over the next few weeks to be a Caulfield Cup chance.

Advertisement

“We will enjoy the win, albeit a narrow one.”

Besides the Group 1 ATC SDeerby runner-up Benaud, Baggy Green is the dam of 4-time Group 1 winner Tofane. The daughter of Ocean Park was a $3,100,000 purchase for the Written Tycoon Syndicate at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.

No Compromise was a more modest $40,000 purchase from the Curraghmore draft at Karaka in 2018.

Gordon Cunningham purchased Baggy Green for $23,000 from the Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale in 2013.

The daughter of Galileo had initially been purchased by Dermot Farrington for $130,000 at the 2010 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale.

The half-sister to Group 1 winners Funstar and Youngstar sold for $1,750,000 at the Valachi Downs mares dispersal sale.

Advertisment

Race Result - Furphy Metropolitan Gr1 2400m

Randwick Track: Heavy(8) Time: 2:38.13
1
No Compromise
- 6g Pins (AUS) x Baggy Green (AUS) (Galileo (IRE))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Tommy Berry 53.5
2
0.1
Le Don De Vie
- 7g Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) x Leaderene (GB) (Selkirk (USA))
Tnr: C Maher & D Eustace Rdr: J B Mc Donald 56
3
0.2
Realm Of Flowers
- 6m So You Think (NZ) x Astral Flower (GB) (Kalanisi (IRE))
Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: Reece Jones 51
So You Think
4
0.9
Stockman
- 6g Tavistock (NZ) x Crimson (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: Joseph Pride Rdr: S Clipperton 56.5
5
1.0
Sacramento
- 6g Pierro (AUS) x Alzora (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Tim Clark 53
6
1.3
Durston
- 7g Sea The Moon (GER) x Caribana (GB) (Hernando (FR))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: K Mc Evoy 53
7
1.4
Carif
- 7g So You Think (NZ) x Norzita (NZ) (Thorn Park (AUS))
Tnr: P & P Snowden Rdr: A Adkins 51
8
2.7
Arapaho
- 6g Lope De Vega (IRE) x Alzubra (GB) (Dansili (GB))
Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Rachel King 54.5
9
7.6
Mankayan
- 7g Intello (GER) x Angelic Note (IRE) (Excellent Art (GB))
Tnr: C Maher & D Eustace Rdr: J R Collett 54.5
10
8.4
Kukeracha
- 5g Night Of Thunder (IRE) x Portrait Of A Lady (USA) (A.P. Indy (USA))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: B Avdulla 55
11
8.7
Hameron
- 5g Night Of Thunder (IRE) x Thurayaat (GB) (Tamayuz (GB))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J Ford 51
12
8.8
Grove Ferry
- 6g Excelebration (IRE) x Rebelline (IRE) (Robellino (USA))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Ms W Costin 51
More Reading...
Sires With Winners - Monday October 20
Here is the full list of 21 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Magic Millions - The Book
The famous US sports journo, Red Smith, once proclaimed that : “writing is easy … I just sit down at my typewriter and open a vein”.
Cambridge Stud Celebrate Ceolwulf Victory
Homebred Ceolwulf’s successful defence of his Gr.1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) title ensured Cambridge Stud celebrated a top day at Randwick.
Sires With Winners - Tuesday October 21
Here is the full list of 15 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
TBA Mourn Passing of So You Think
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse join the wider industry in mourning the passing of So You Think, one of the modern greats of the Australian turf and a truly elite sire.
Delacroix Brings Dubawi Outcross to Coolmore Roster
Blueblood 3YO Dubawi colt Delacroix has been retired and the dual Group I winner will stand at Coolmore in Ireland in 2026.
NZB Ready to Run Breeze Ups Complete for 2025
The final day of NZB’s 2025 Ready to Run Sale Breeze Ups saw a further 202 two-year-olds gallop down the home straight at Te Rapa Racecourse.
G1 Winning Stayer No Compromise Returns to NZ
Well-performed stayer No Compromise will bid to add a home Group One title to match his Australian efforts when he opens the third stage of his career on Boxing Day.
Pier Headed to Melbourne
Following his pleasing third placing in last Saturday’s A$5 million Gr.1 King Charles III Stakes (1609m) at Randwick, trainers Darryn and Briar Weatherley have decided to head south with Pier to test his talent in Melbourne.
2025 G1 Cox Plate Field and Barrier Draw
A field of nine has been finalised for the 2025 Cox Plate with favourite Via Sistina drawing gate seven for Chris Waller and James McDonald, while one three-year-old has accepted to run in Nepotism.