Seven Wins from Eight Starts - Who is This Kiwi?

Media Release - Sunday May 28

Think About It was not the only four year-old with an impressive winning strike rate that saluted at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Four-year-old gelding Antino (NZ) continued his winning ways for trainer Tony Gollan when scoring a comfortable victory in the The Star Class 6 Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Kiwi bred Antino has won seven of eight starts - image Grant Peters

The son of Redwood advanced his career record to seven wins from eight starts, with Gollan making no secret of his high opinion of the progressive galloper.

Antino had been second emergency for the Gr.1 Kingsford-Smith Cup (1300m) later on the card but failed to gain a start.

Despite carrying 61.5kg topweight, Antino managed to find the front from barrier 15 and was solid through the line under James Orman.

“We thought that there would be a bit of hustle and bustle early until everyone found their spot,” Golan said.

“Then when they were happy enough with their spot, we thought we would just sit out there and if we had to cover any extra ground, we were only going down the back straight.

“If we had to get across and lead or be right there, we were comfortable to do it.

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“More importantly we were comfortable with the horse we have got. He is so versatile; he relaxes well and he is just a really good horse.”

Gollan is confident a rise in distance won’t be an issue as a black-type target awaits.

“I am sure there were a few horses there on-speed who would struggle with a trip too. This bloke isn’t one of them,” Gollan said.

“He has won at a mile, and I know it was only a low-grade race that day but the way he did it was herculean and not many horses win doing what he did around Doomben anyway.

“I am really confident that as we get him up in grade, we can go out in distance with him. You will see him here now, all being well, for the Wayne Wilson Mile (Listed, 1600m) in a fortnight and then hopefully a short break and we will see him away in the spring.”

Redwood (GB) stands at Westbury Stud.

Bred by Blossom Trading & Breeding Company Ltd, Antino is by Redwood, who is enjoying a purple patch care of multiple Group One winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart, Hong Kong Derby runner-up Tuchel and stakes winning juvenile Solidify, who was luckless in Saturday’s Gr.2 BRC Sires’ Produce (1400m).

Out of a full sister to Group One gallopers Hurrah and Best Gift, Antino was purchased for $27,000 by New Balance Racing at the 2020 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale from the draft of Cheltenham Stables. – NZ Racing Desk

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Race Result - The Star Hcp (C6) 1400m

Eagle Farm Track: Good(4) Time: 1:23.55
1
Antino
- 4g Redwood (GB) x Mahamaya (NZ) (Bahhare (USA))
Tnr: T J Gollan Rdr: James Orman 61.5
2
0.8
Blaze A Trail
- 5g Criterion (NZ) x Flaming (NZ) (Bachelor Duke (USA))
Tnr: C Maher & D Eustace Rdr: M Zahra 60
3
0.9
Manhood
- 4g Headwater (AUS) x My Miss Pedrille (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: Annabel Neasham Rdr: Ryan Maloney 59.5
4
1.9
Seleque
- 5m Deep Field (AUS) x Bubbly Duchess (AUS) (Duke Of Marmalade (IRE))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J B Mc Donald 57.5
5
2.0
Petunia
- 5m Sebring (AUS) x Coogee Coozifa (AUS) (Danzero (AUS))
Tnr: K M Schweida Rdr: Tyler Schiller 54
6
2.6
Magnus Bellagio
- 5g Magnus (AUS) x Berry Bellagio (AUS) (Blevic (AUS))
Tnr: G A Thornton Rdr: Damien Thornton 54
7
2.9
Renouf
- 6m Street Boss (USA) x Flying Tessie (AUS) (Testa Rossa (AUS))
Tnr: P P Jenkins Rdr: J R Collett 56
7
2.9
Safework
- 5g Spirit Of Boom (AUS) x Ossie's Secret (AUS) (Red Dazzler (AUS))
Tnr: S J Morrisey Rdr: Ben Thompson 55.5
9
3.2
Sur La Mer
- 5m Nicconi (AUS) x Clearwater Bay (AUS) (Stratum (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: N Rawiller 58
10
3.6
Mississippi Prince
- 4g Foxwedge (AUS) x Urban Legend (AUS) (New Approach (IRE))
Tnr: Brent Gray Rdr: M R Du Plessis 58
11
3.7
Be Water My Friend
- 5g Headwater (AUS) x Whisper Of Hearts (AUS) (Duporth (AUS))
Tnr: M Park Rdr: S T Collett 56
12
5.0
Nod Of The Head
- 5g Per Incanto (USA) x Can'T Keeper Down (NZ) (Keeper (AUS))
Tnr: Ms L Latta Rdr: Craig Williams 58
13
5.1
Palladas
- 5g I Am Invincible (AUS) x Tabliope (AUS) (Commands (AUS))
Tnr: T J Gollan Rdr: B Shinn 59.5
14
5.2
Fumiko
- 4m Flying Artie (AUS) x Exceed And Excite (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Tnr: Ms K Buchanan Rdr: Taylor Marshall 52
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