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).

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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