One To Watch - Pakenham

Mark Smith - Thursday August 24

Third on debut in the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes behind Little Brose and Cylinder, Gangitano has run into several promising sorts in three subsequent races. The son of Written By was odds-on to break his maiden over 1400m on the Pakenham synthetic on Thursday and disdainfully disposed of his overmatched rivals.

A walk in the park (image Pat Scala/Racing Photos)

Ridden by Michael Dee for Amy and Ash Yargi, Gangitano bowled along in fourth place behind the speed set by Suprendre and the confidently backed Disselation.

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Eased out three wide to mount his challenge. Levelling up shortly after, Gangitano bounded away in the final stages to defeat the 4yo Fastnet Rock gelding Mizen by a widening three and a half lengths, with the 3yo Lonhro filly Relentless Ruby a length back in third.

“He made my job very easy,” Dee said.

“He’s five times better than this lot. He’s a city-quality horse, and hopefully, he can gain plenty of confidence from this.

“He feels like a miler, no further at this stage. He would have no problem with 1600m as long as the tempo was genuine and he could relax.

“He has a good turn of foot and needs to keep momentum, then he has the ability to win much better races.”

Gangitano a commanding physical presence (image Pat Scala/Racing photos)

Bred by Aquis Farm and G 1 G Racing & Breeding, Gangitano was a $70,000 pinhook for Binalong Bloodstock from the Willow Park Stud draft at the 2021 Inglis Australian Weanling Sale.

Reoffered by Newgate Farm at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, the son of Written By was knocked down to Dream Thoroughbreds / Bluegrass Bloodstock (FBAA) / Yargi Racing / Pink Race Series Ladies Horse Syndicate for $80,000.

Gangitano an $80,000 Inglis Classic yearling

He is the second winner from as many to race for the talented Foxwedge mare Colosomo, a $20,00 purchase for Avesta Bloodstock at the 2021 Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale.

After foaling a King’s Legacy colt last spring, Colosomo was covered by Wild Ruler.

Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes hero Written By stands at Widden Stud in 2023 for $27,500.

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Race Result - Stables Plus Mdn Plate 1400m

Pakenham Synthetic Track: Synthetic(0) Time: 1:25.33
1
Gangitano
- 3c Written By (AUS) x Colosimo (AUS) (Foxwedge (AUS))
Tnr: Amy & Ash Yargi Rdr: M J Dee 57
2
3.5
Mizen
- 4g Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Addison (NZ) (Jimmy Choux (NZ))
Tnr: Colin Scott Rdr: D W Stackhouse 59.5
3
4.5
Relentless Ruby
- 3f Lonhro (AUS) x Thunder Lady (NZ) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: W F Pinn 55
4
5.2
Disselation
- 4g Dissident (AUS) x Revelation (AUS) (Reset (AUS))
Tnr: G Eurell Rdr: B Mc Dougall 59.5
5
5.3
Master Of Mischief
- 4g Magnus (AUS) x Romantic Spirit (AUS) (Bel Esprit (AUS))
Tnr: Ms R Mangan Rdr: Carleen Hefel 59.5
6
6.1
Suprendre
- 3f Epaulette (AUS) x Pilbara Sand (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes Rdr: M F Poon 55
7
7.8
Artelimar
- 4g Flying Artie (AUS) x Montelimar (AUS) (Fusaichi Pegasus (USA))
Tnr: G Eurell Rdr: B Higgins 59.5
8
8.8
Night Ruler
- 4g Tarzino (NZ) x Moment Of Choice (AUS) (Choisir (AUS))
Tnr: E & D Browne Rdr: W Gordon 59.5
9
9.6
True Prophet
- 3g Divine Prophet (AUS) x Truly Kissed (AUS) (Carnegie (IRE))
Tnr: M E Templeton Rdr: J Noonan 57
10
10.8
Demanding Voyage
- 4g Merchant Navy (AUS) x She's Demanding (AUS) (Sebring (AUS))
Tnr: Simon Zahra Rdr: Matthew Cartwright 59.5
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