One To Watch - Kembla Grange

Mark Smith - Thursday February 23

Darby Racing’s New Zealand import Goldman made a statement on Thursday at his Australian debut for the Waterhouse/Bott stable at Kembla Grange.

Last seen when winning over 1600m on a heavy track at Pukekohe Park, the former Tony Pike-trained gelding made short work of twelve opponents in the Paul Russell Memorial (Bm64) (2000m).

?? GOLDMAN won't be racing at the provincials for a while after his demolition job first-up in Australia today ?? ?? This???? import couldn't have been more impressive and @Darby_Racing have a talented stayer on their hands ???? ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/WLCiwLsEBg
— Gai Waterhouse AO (@GaiWaterhouse1) February 23, 2023

Given a positive ride by Regan Bayliss under topweight of 61.5kgs, Goldman hit the front at the 300 metres, increasing his margin to five and a quarter lengths on the line.

The winner of two of his four starts in New Zealand, Goldman comes from the first crop of 18 foals by the Zabeel stallion Verdi.

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Goldman became the first winner for Verdi when successful on debut at Cambridge last May (image Long Acres Stud)

The winner of three of his eight starts, Verdi is a half-brother to 6-time Group 1 winner Sir Slick (Volksraad) and the Group 1 ARC New Zealand Derby and Group 1 WRC Thorndon Mile winner Puccini (Encosta de Lago).

Goldman is by a stallion most people have never heard of!

Goldman is the fifth and final foal of his dam Goldsmith (Montjeu), a half-sister to stakes-winner Gator (Quest For Fame), from a family descending from celebrated Woodlands Stud matron, Tod Lass (Todman) dam of Group 1 VATC Blue Diamond and Group 1 VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes winner Street Café (Lunchtime) and great0granddam of AJC All-Aged Stakes winner Paratroopers (Commands).

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Race Result - Paul Russell Memorial (Bm64) 2000m

Kembla Grange Track: Soft(6) Time: 2:04.48

1

Goldman

- 4g Verdi (NZ) x Goldsmith (NZ) (Montjeu (IRE))

Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Regan Bayliss 61.5

2

5.3

Endorphins

- 5m Sebring (AUS) x Kidnapper (AUS) (Red Ransom (USA))

Tnr: K A Lees Rdr: Dylan Gibbons 59

3

5.6

Roseirro

- 8g Pierro (AUS) x Rosnaree (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

Tnr: T J Robinson Rdr: Rachel King 55.5

4

5.8

Lord Desanimaux

- 7g Dalakhani (IRE) x Jewelled Gate (AUS) (Hurricane Sky (AUS))

Tnr: T J Robinson Rdr: Amy Mc Lucas 55

5

6.0

Whetu

- 5g Dundeel (NZ) x Tonality (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))

Tnr: R D Collett Rdr: A B Collett 57

6

6.1

Spinpix

- 7m Pierro (AUS) x Born To Rock (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Tnr: Ms D Poidevin-Laine Rdr: J Penza 55

7

7.1

Jamberoo

- 3g Thunder Fire (AUS) x Dylana (AUS) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))

Tnr: Ms D Poidevin-Laine Rdr: S Clipperton 56

8

8.1

Ausbred Bluebird

- 4m Teofilo (IRE) x Fromelles (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))

Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: B Prebble 58

9

9.1

Thailand

- 5g Adelaide (IRE) x Aziani (AUS) (Fasliyev (USA))

Tnr: R L Pearse Rdr: K Mc Evoy 55

10

9.2

Sulwaan

- 4m I Am Invincible (AUS) x El Daana (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))

Tnr: Benjamin Smith Rdr: Brock Ryan 55.5

11

11.5

Midori Burly

- 3g Smart Missile (AUS) x Red Beret (USA) (Red Ransom (USA))

Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: B Rawiller 58.5

12

11.7

Enduring Night

- 6m Stratum (AUS) x Midnight Gold (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))

Tnr: J C Coyle Rdr: Ms J Taylor 55

13

19.2

Writing Unexpected

- 7g Choistar (AUS) x Canley Cares (AUS) (E Dubai (USA))

Tnr: J A Steinmetz Rdr: Tom Sherry 55

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