Dundeel's Konasana Romps in James HB Carr Stakes

Mark Smith - Saturday April 20

A third consecutive win for Chris Waller in the Group III MostynCopper James HB Carr Stakes (1400m) as the Dundeel filly Konasana relished the rapidly deteriorating conditions at Randwick on Saturday.

Konasana enjoying herself (image Steve Hart)

Ridden by Regan Bayliss, Konasana sloshed away to a three and three-quarter lengths win over her stablemate Scarlet Oak (Kermadec), with Hasty Honey (Epaulette) a half-neck back in third.

Konasana was competitive in some top fillies races in Melbourne last spring and had a win over Wings Of Song and Grinzinger Belle at Moonee Valley.

With her stakes breakthrough, Konasana advances her record to three wins and a second from eight starts with earnings of  $243,800

“She has good form in the spring. We aimed her at the (Victoria) Oaks, and she didn’t stay,” Waller said.

“Her form at shorter distances is good, and she backed that up today. She doesn’t mind a wet track, obviously.

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“Not too sure if she will go to Brisbane. Obviously, winning these types of races is important. She’s not up the top level, but my job, or our job, is to try and keep her now at this level and try and get her a little bit better as well.”

Konasana looks to have enjoyed it more than Regan Bayliss (image Steve Hart)

A homebred for Debbie Kepitis’ Woppitt Bloodstock, Konasana is a half-sister to the winning Frankel gelding Phosphene out of the import Posing (USA), who Debbie Kepitis bought at the 2018 Inglis Chairman’s Sale from the Coolmore draft for $500,000 when carrying Phosphene.

By Medicean, Posing (USA) is a granddaughter of Group III winning blue hen Magnificient Style, the dam of Group I winners Nathaniel, Great Heavens and Playful Act, and five more Group and Listed winners.

Posing (USA) has a yearling colt by Yes Yes Yes and was covered by St Mark's Basilica (FR) last spring.

Konasana is the 27th stakes-winner for Arrowfield Stud’s Dundeel.

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Race Result - Mostyncopper James H B Carr Stakes Gr3 1400m

Randwick Track: Heavy(9) Time: 1:26.34
1
Konasana
- 3f Dundeel (NZ) x Posing (USA) (Medicean (GB))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Regan Bayliss 54
2
3.7
Scarlet Oak
- 3f Kermadec (NZ) x Tactless (AUS) (Commands (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Zac Lloyd 54
3
3.9
Hasty Honey
- 3f Epaulette (AUS) x Honey Cara (AUS) (Mossman (AUS))
Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: J Ford 54
4
6.5
Chica Mojito
- 3f Zacinto (GB) x Cantina (NZ) (Cecconi (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Dylan Gibbons 54
5
9.3
Pajanti
- 3f Pierro (AUS) x Crystal Flute (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: G Ryan & S Alexiou Rdr: Tim Clark 54
6
9.5
It's A Wonder
- 3f Dundeel (NZ) x Allez Wonder (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: G Ryan & S Alexiou Rdr: Tyler Schiller 54
7
12.3
Hellbent On You
- 3f Hellbent (AUS) x Double Dream (FR) (Lawman (FR))
Tnr: John Thompson Rdr: C Schofield 54
8
13.5
French Endeavour
- 3f Rubick (AUS) x French News (AUS) (Anabaa (USA))
Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: J B Mc Donald 54
9
14.4
Kristilli
- 3f Hellbent (AUS) x Sognani (AUS) (Magic Albert (AUS))
Tnr: Annabel Neasham Rdr: Jamie Kah 57
10
15.1
Unique Ambition
- 3f Tavistock (NZ) x Key To Success (NZ) (Thorn Park (AUS))
Tnr: J G Sargent Rdr: Rachel King 54
11
17
Inhibitions
- 3f Zoustar (AUS) x Workdrinks (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: Tommy Berry 54
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