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South Australian Derby on Radar for Red Sun Sensation

Mark Smith - Saturday April 29

Red Sun Sensation captured Saturday's Group III Chairman's Stakes (2000m) at Morphettville and is beginning to repay the faith shown by Peter Moody since the son of Awesome Rock broke his maiden at Geelong last August.

Red Sun Sensation would not be denied (image Atkins Photography)

The 3yo gelding went winless in six starts since, but Craig Williams provided the perfect steer to defeat the favourite Loco (So You Think) by a half-neck, with Suizuro (Real Impact) a long-neck back in third.

"Peter Moody assured me that the way this horse works, he has full confidence in his stamina and ability," Williams said.

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"I was nearly dislodged coming out of the gates, so I was glad to stay on and glad he dug deep when he needed.  

"He is a nice horse and travelled well, but I feel he is still raw and has a lot of natural progression to come this preparation."

Consigned by Valiant Stud to the 2021 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale,  Red Sun Sensation left the ring unsold when bidding halted short of his $40,000 reserve and races for his breeders Alan and Sue Olive.

He comes from the second crop of Fastnet Rock's son Awesome Rock who also was bred and raced by Sue and Alan Olive with a career-high victory in the 2016 Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington.

A half-brother to Listed WATC Belmont Oaks winner Chilli Is Hot (Gingerbread Man), Red Sun Sensation is the second winner from three to race from the unraced Faltaat (USA) mare Society Gal.

Red Sun Sensation could not find a buyer at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale

A sister to Group 1 HKJC Champions Mile winner Sight Winner, Society Gal is a granddaughter of the top-class stayer Duanette's Girl.  The daughter of Balmerino won nine races highlighted by the Group II AJC St Leger and was runner-up in the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks and Auckland Cup.

Jason Miller Racing paid $110,000 for a brother to Red Sun Sensation consigned by the Olive's Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing to the 2022 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale.

Society Gal has a weanling brother to Red Sun Sensation and revisited Awesome Rock last spring.

Red Sun Sensation is the fourth stakes-winner for Awesome Rock, who covered a career-high 107 mares last spring.  

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Race Result - Chairman's Stakes Gr3 2000m

Morphettville Track: Soft(5) Time: 2:05.66
1
Red Sun Sensation
- 3g Awesome Rock (AUS) x Society Gal (NZ) (Faltaat (USA))
Tnr: P G Moody Rdr: Craig Williams 57.5
MM Perth Yearling Sale $55,000
Seller: Gold Front Thoroughbreds, Gingin, WA
Buyer: Pearce Racing
2
0.2
Loco
- 3g So You Think (NZ) x Suite Lioness (AUS) (Lion Heart (USA))
Tnr: M Price & M Kent Jnr Rdr: D Oliver 57.5
So You Think
3
0.6
Suizuro
- 3g Real Impact (JPN) x Sussuro (AUS) (Pivotal (GB))
Tnr: T Busuttin & N Young Rdr: C Newitt 57.5
4
2.4
Whispering Lady
- 3f Dundeel (NZ) x Joy Ride (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Mark & Levi Kavanagh Rdr: D Yendall 55.5
5
2.8
Verifier
- 3g Tivaci (AUS) x Checkout (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: N A Blackiston Rdr: John Allen 57.5
6
3.6
Ravin
- 3f Pierro (AUS) x Ravi (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: M Price & M Kent Jnr Rdr: Ben Price 55.5
7
4.0
Prince Tikea
- 3g Sir Prancealot (IRE) x Bless Me Katie (AUS) (Good Journey (USA))
Tnr: Travis Doudle Rdr: S Clipperton 57.5
8
4.1
Impending Link
- 3g Impending (AUS) x Atlantic Queen (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: G Eurell Rdr: M J Dee 57.5
9
5.7
Thirsty Guest
- 3g So You Think (NZ) x More Than Pronto (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: D Clarken & O Macgillivray Rdr: R J Hurdle 57.5
10
8.2
Sir Kingsford
- 3g Sir Prancealot (IRE) x Mighty Maher (AUS) (Al Maher (AUS))
Tnr: G & N Searle & B Callanan Rdr: Kayla Crowther 57.5
11
8.6
Karaka Kiwi
- 3g Swiss Ace (AUS) x Secluded (NZ) (Postponed (USA))
Tnr: Jordan Frew Rdr: J Holder 57.5
12
26.5
Superstock
- 3g Tavistock (NZ) x Sistabeel (AUS) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: Mark & Levi Kavanagh Rdr: J Noonan 57.5
13
34.3
Rich Result
- 3f Reward For Effort (AUS) x Limoncelli (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: J E & C Ledger Rdr: Teagan Voorham 55.5
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