One to Watch – Kembla

Tara Madgwick - Thursday July 27

A strong juvenile maiden at Kembla on Thursday produced an impressive win for a $1.35million I Am Invincible colt carrying the colours of James Harron Bloodstock.

Trained by Peter and Paul Snowden, Andronicus showed nice talent in two barrier trials last month before making his debut at Newcastle to finish second on July 8 to the Godolphin colt Diabelli.

Ridden by Josh Parr, he chimed in at the furlong and was very strong to the line, powering clear to win the 1300m contest by a length and three-quarters.

Bought by the  James Harron Bloodstock Colt Partnership from the Segenhoe draft at Inglis Easter, Andronicus runs for a big syndicate of JHB clients including Fairway Thoroughbreds, who bred the colt.

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He is a half-brother to stakes-winner Millane and is the third winner from three foals to race from Group III winning Snitzel mare Fireworks, a half-sister to Group I winner Calveen and Group II winner Kosi Bay from a prolific Black Type family.

Andronicus was a $1.35million Inglis Easter purchase from Segenhoe.

Fireworks was exported to the UK in 2021 and produced a filly by Frankel last year.

Andronicus is the 19th Australian two year-old winner of the season for champion sire I Am Invincible.

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Race Result - Dapto Creek Mdn Hcp 1300m

Kembla Grange Track: Good(4) Time: 1:18.46
1
Andronicus
- 2c I Am Invincible (AUS) x Fireworks (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))
Tnr: P & P Snowden Rdr: J Parr 58
2
1.8
Supreme Command
- 2c Epaulette (AUS) x Lovetheoneyourwith (AUS) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
Tnr: A J Cummings Rdr: A Hyeronimus 57.5
3
2.3
Global Pivot
- 2f Pierro (AUS) x Global Balance (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Regan Bayliss 55
4
2.8
House Of Cards
- 2c Exceed And Excel (AUS) x Couredge (AUS) (Show A Heart (AUS))
Tnr: Michael Freedman Rdr: Tyler Schiller 57
5
3.0
Saroyan
- 2g Trapeze Artist (AUS) x Cheeky Babe (AUS) (Bel Esprit (AUS))
Tnr: P & P Snowden Rdr: C Reith 57
6
3.8
Mr Caleb
- 2c More Than Ready (USA) x Tartufi (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA))
Tnr: G Ryan & S Alexiou Rdr: J R Collett 57
7
6.6
Long Genes
- 2c U S Navy Flag (USA) x Fanatic (NZ) (Shocking (AUS))
Tnr: Edward Cummings Rdr: K Mc Evoy 57
8
7.4
La Freccia
- 2f Shooting To Win (AUS) x Choice (NZ) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
Tnr: J A O'Shea Rdr: A B Collett 55
9
7.9
Noble Tess
- 2f Lonhro (AUS) x Gallant Tess (AUS) (Galileo (IRE))
Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: Jean Van Overmeire 55
10
8.3
Jonny Be Swift
- 2g So You Think (NZ) x Macattack (AUS) (Street Boss (USA))
Tnr: G D Hickman Rdr: Ashley Morgan 56.5
11
9.1
Direct 'n' Ready
- 2g Ready For Victory (AUS) x Miss Direct (AUS) (Commands (AUS))
Tnr: Paul Murray Rdr: A Adkins 57
12
23.9
Jeunetos
- 2c Santos (AUS) x Lady Susannah (AUS) (Jeune (GB))
Tnr: John Thompson Rdr: J Ford 56
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