Proisir Winner at Rosehill

Media Release - Saturday June 29

Former Kiwi galloper Amberite continues to make a good impression since joining the stable of Mornington trainer Matt Laurie, with the son of Proisir trekking north to Sydney to land the Prague Yearlings Selling Now Handicap (1800m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Amberite (red and black) fends off Caprice Des Dieux to score at Rosehill Photo: Steve Hart

The talented four-year-old has now won twice from three starts for Laurie, with a victory at Flemington in May before finishing runner-up to Foujita San at Caulfield earlier this month. 

The gelding had shown plenty of talent in New Zealand, collecting two wins and five placings for Matamata trainer Vicki Prendergast, including a seven length triumph over subsequent Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2100m) winner Outovstock.

Ridden by Regan Bayliss, Amberite led throughout and dug deep when challenged by runner-up Caprice Des Dieux, with Bright Red back in third.

"He was able to lead in a very relaxed manner," Laurie said. "He has a bit of fight, this horse.

"Our initial plan was to run last week (at the abandoned Sydney meeting) and then go up to the Caloundra Cup (Listed, 2400m) but we won't be doing that now.

"I am leaning towards maybe pulling up now but there is a race at Randwick in two weeks.

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"I've only had him for three runs, he had a little bit of racing in New Zealand, and he looks like he's at a point where we might be able to build his rating."

Laurie said he elected to keep the horse in Sydney through the week for the A$160,000 contest, rather than a 2000m benchmark 78 back in Melbourne which was worth half the prize money.

"We kept the horse in Sydney this week, he stayed with Gerald (Ryan) so we are thankful to him for helping me out. This is my first winner in Sydney, I'm happy to get that win,” Laurie said.

From 20 starts, Amberite has now had four wins, six placings and A$258,220 in stakes. He is still raced by his New Zealand owners and carries the red and black colours of the Bayly family – best known for the likes of Blue Denim, Eagle Eye, Lion Tamer  and Harris Tweed, all owned by the late Phil Bayly.

Amberite is one of six winners from six foals to race out of the Elusive Quality mare Elusive Elle, who is a half-sister to Group One winner Bonaria, along with stakes-winning mare Legally Bay, dam of Group One-winning sprinter and sire Merchant Navy.

Bred by the Pike family’s V T W Breeding Company, Amberite was offered by Hallmark Stud in Book 1 of Karaka 2021 and was bought for $120,000. – NZ Racing Desk

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Race Result - Prague Yearlings Selling Now (Bm78) 1800m

Rosehill Track: Heavy(8) Time: 1:53.36
1
Amberite
- 4g Proisir (AUS) x Elusive Elle (AUS) (Elusive Quality (USA))
Tnr: M M Laurie Rdr: Regan Bayliss 60
2
0.2
Caprice Des Dieux
- 6g Declaration Of War (USA) x Neko (FR) (Dansili (GB))
Tnr: S B Lee Rdr: Jett Stanley 58.5
3
1.8
Bright Red
- 3f Pierro (AUS) x All Cerise (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: K Mc Evoy 54
4
3.7
Unanimous
- 6g Deep Field (AUS) x Without Exception (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: K S Latham 60
5
4.3
Inquiring Minds
- 4h Kingman (GB) x Precious Ramotswe (GB) (Nathaniel (IRE))
Tnr: J A O'Shea Rdr: S Clipperton 56.5
6
6.1
Nana's Wish
- 4m Belardo (IRE) x Third Choice (NZ) (Kashani (USA))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: J R Collett 55.5
7
7.2
Bootscooter
- 5m Sidestep (AUS) x Irongail (AUS) (Canny Lad (AUS))
Tnr: R P Northam Rdr: A B Collett 55
8
7.6
Holstein
- 5g Snitzel (AUS) x Affairoftheheart (NZ) (Fusaichi Pegasus (USA))
Tnr: M J Dunn Rdr: N Rawiller 58
9
7.6
One Aye
- 6m Super One (AUS) x Flying First Class (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: B Joseph & P & M Jones Rdr: Zac Lloyd 54
10
7.7
Vega Magnifico
- 5g Lope De Vega (IRE) x Hit The Sky (IRE) (Cozzene (USA))
Tnr: Annabel Neasham Rdr: Zac Wadick 58
11
8
For Victory
- 4g Mehmas (IRE) x Kualke (IRE) (Celtic Swing (GB))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Benjamin Osmond 56
12
8.7
Decadent Tale
- 6m Kermadec (NZ) x Tale Of The Cougar (AUS) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
Tnr: J C Deamer Rdr: Bailey Wheeler 54
13
9.5
Olympic Gaze
- 6g Olympic Glory (IRE) x Wingstack (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: P M Perry Rdr: R Hutchings 57
14
15.6
Vegas Outlaw
- 7g Casino Prince (AUS) x Zerelda (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: Sara Ryan Rdr: C Schofield 59
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