Federer is the Real Deal

Mark Smith - Wednesday August 28

Backing up his three-and-a-half-length romp on debut at Ballarat, Federer left little doubt that he will be a player in the spring with a walk in the park over 1600m at Sandown-Hillside on Wednesday.

Federer in splendid isolation (image Scott Barbour/Racing Photos)

Ridden by Ben Allen for Ciaron Maher, the 4-year-old son of Dundeel came from back in the field to hack up by six lengths.

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Heavenly Eagle (Echoes Of Heaven) got the bob over Faletta (Mendelssohn)  for second.

“Impressive, he went back relaxed, travelled strongly on the bridle a long way out and was strong through the line,” assistant trainer Jack Turnbull said.

“It was as good as you will see in this grade. Stepping up in distance was a big plus, and that’s what you want to see.

“It’s been a long, slow build-up with the issues he’s had. His owners will be rewarded for their patience as he is bred to be a star and has done nothing wrong to date.

“We will see what Ben says and have a chat with Ciaron, but I think he will step up in distance and will tackle stronger events in future.”

Federer's debut was delayed when he fractured his pelvis in a trial at Cranbourne.

A half-brother to the Randwick winner Sir Bailey, Federer is the second winner from as many foals for the VRC Oaks, Caulfield Cup, and The BMW heroine Jameka.

Plenty of Dundeel in Federer (image Scott Barbour/Racing Photos)

The daughter of Myboycharlie was a $2,600,000 buy for his part-owners Colin and Janice McKenna’s Halo Racing Services at the 2018 National Broodmare Sale.

The earner of nearly $ 5 million,  Jameka was bred by Rick Jamieson’s Gilgai Farm, which shares in the ownership of Federer.

Jameka has an unraced 3-year-old sister to Federer named Miss Alexis and a 2-year-old filly named Adira River by Darley’s first-season stallion Ghaiyyath (IRE).

After slipping in 2022, Jameka was covered by champion First Season Sire, Too Darn Hot (GB), last spring.

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Race Result - Ive > (Bm64) 1600m

Sandown-Hillside Track: Good(3) Time: 1:36.94
1
Federer
- 4g Dundeel (NZ) x Jameka (AUS) (Myboycharlie (IRE))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: Ben Allen 60
2
6
Heavenly Eagle
- 6g Echoes Of Heaven (AUS) x Kings Daughter (NZ) (Shinko King (IRE))
Tnr: S V Brown Rdr: S V Brown 59.5
3
6
Fayetta
- 4m Mendelssohn (USA) x Peony Fairy (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA))
Tnr: Dan O'Sullivan Rdr: Declan Bates 57
4
8
Hartman
- 4g Exceed And Excel (AUS) x Noble Creed (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Damian Lane 59
5
10.8
Perfetto
- 5m Reliable Man (GB) x Fill My Heart (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA))
Tnr: T Busuttin & N Young Rdr: Tom Prebble 59
6
10.8
Ghetto Supastar
- 5g Street Boss (USA) x My Option (AUS) (Danerich (AUS))
Tnr: Mick Shepherdson Rdr: Ryan Houston 59
7
11.3
Agreeance
- 4m Iffraaj (GB) x Consensus (NZ) (Postponed (USA))
Tnr: Amy & Ash Yargi Rdr: M J Dee 57.5
8
21.3
Kangaroo Court
- 5g Snitzel (AUS) x No Evidence Needed (AUS) (Shamardal (USA))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: R O'Sullivan 60.5
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