First Runner a Winner for Brave Smash

Tara Madgwick - Saturday October 8

Aquis Farm’s brilliant Japanese bred multiple Group I winning sprinter Brave Smash (Jpn) became the first of the new season sires to post a winner when his first runner Brave Halo returned a winner at Ascot in Perth on Saturday.

Trained by Sean and Jake Casey, two year-old colt Brave Halo stalked the hot favourite Live to Tell and challenged her all the way  up the straight, gaining an edge at the finish to win the $80,000 WATC Initial Plate (1000m) by a head.

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“He’s a very nuggety little horse, very well put together and very well mannered,” Casey said.

“We nearly gelded him six weeks ago, but he really picked up his game.

“He’s been an absolute gem and could be an exciting horse because of his composure.

“He’s just really easy to work with.”

Brave Halo was a $135,000 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale purchase.

Brave Halo was a $135,000 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale purchase from the Willow Park draft for Hancock Quality Bloodstock and was bred by Aquis Farm, who stand his sire Brave Smash.

Brave Halo is the first winner from Sebring mare Danish Bingo, a daughter of stakes-winner Danedina from the family of Group II winner Seradess.

Aquis on-sold Danish Bingo through Inglis Digital in 2021 with Rathmore Lodge’s Max Shofer picking up a bargain at just $1,250

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nday Silence line sire blessed with explosive speed, Brave Smash has covered over 300 mares in his first three seasons and is priced at $22,000 at Aquis this spring.

Brave Smash, click for more information.

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Race Result - Amelia Park Initial Plate 1000m

Ascot Track: Good(4) Time: 0:58.09
1
Brave Halo
- 2c Brave Smash (JPN) x Danish Bingo (AUS) (Sebring (AUS))
Tnr: S & J Casey Rdr: Jordan Turner 57
2
0.2
Live To Tell
- 2f Territories (IRE) x Pellicle (AUS) (Sepoy (AUS))
Tnr: Simon Miller Rdr: P Carbery 55
3
4.0
A Lot Of Good Men
- 2c A Lot (USA) x Cosmah Domination (AUS) (Oratorio (AUS))
Tnr: T M Andrews Rdr: P Harvey 57
4
4.7
Shell Bell
- 2f Snippetson (AUS) x Jungle Mak (AUS) (Teofilo (IRE))
Tnr: D M Luciani Rdr: B Parnham 55
5
9.2
Ecstasy Of Gold
- 2f Smart Missile (AUS) x Hello Again (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: Greg Cave Rdr: S O'Donnell 55
6
12.4
Danea Rock
- 2f Awesome Rock (AUS) x Promotional (AUS) (Al Maher (AUS))
Tnr: R C McPherson Rdr: Joseph Azzopardi 55
7
15.9
Hard Act To Follow
- 2f Universal Ruler (AUS) x Peggie's Maree (AUS) (Blackfriars (AUS))
Tnr: Mitchell Pateman Rdr: Natasha Faithfull 55
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