Plymouth Off the Mark at Bendigo

Mark Smith - Wednesday September 25

Despite looking at the crowd for most of the straight, The Autumn Sun gelding Plymouth broke his maiden at start two in the Avis Bendigo Maiden Plate (1500m) at Bendigo.

It's the Rupert Legh colours once again (image Brett Holburt/Racing Photos)

Ridden by Blake Shinn for Mike Moroney and Glen Thompson, Plymouth was caught wide, worse than midfield, with a trail.

Coming down the straight on one rein, Plymouth gradually wore down the stubborn Hot To Go (Too Darn Hot) by a length and a quarter, with Royal Hill (So You Think) back in third.

Plymouth started a short-priced favourite at his debut at Bendigo on September 8, finishing a well-beaten third behind Group II VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes runner-up Rue De Royale.

“It was a pleasing effort, but he still did a few things wrong,” Thompson said.

“He is a quirky horse, but I don’t think we will have to play around with his gear.

Advertisement

“The (Victoria Derby) is possible, but we have made no plans after today. It was good to get the maiden out of the way.

Better races ahead for this son of The Autumn Sun (image Brett Holburt/Racing Photos)

“We have a nice opinion of him, and his jumpouts have been good. We think he has a nice future.”  

Arrowfield Stud consigned Plymouth to the 2023 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, where Ballymore Stables Australia / C Bruggeman / Paul Moroney Bloodstock had the final say at $200,000.

Plymouth a $200,000 Inglis Classic yearling

The 3-year-old gelding is the first foal of the Dundeel mare Malfy, who won two of four starts at Wyong and Hawkesbury before pulling up lame at what proved to be her final start at Wyong.
Malfy descends from the family of the Nureyev mare Lady Giselle, the dam of Zabeel, Baryshnikov and ancestress of Hallowed Crown.

A half-sister to Group II Ajax Stakes winner and Group 1 WATC Railway Stakes runner-up Messene (Lonhro), Listed winner Cordero (Gio Ponti), and Group II-placed Foujita San (Maurice), Malfify lost her foals in 2021 and 2022 and was covered by Maurice (JPN) last spring. 

Advertisment

Race Result - Avis Bendigo Mdn Plate 1500m

Bendigo Track: Good(4) Time: 1:30.53
1
Plymouth
- 3g The Autumn Sun (AUS) x Malfy (AUS) (Dundeel (NZ))
Tnr: Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson Rdr: B Shinn 58
2
1.3
Hot Too Go
- 3c Too Darn Hot (GB) x Gogo Grace (AUS) (New Approach (IRE))
Tnr: D T O'Brien Rdr: Jordan Childs 58
3
3.5
Royal Hill
- 3c So You Think (NZ) x Lanesborough (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: T J Andrews Rdr: J Mott 58
4
3.6
Express Guard
- 3c Alabama Express (AUS) x Cerberus Gal (AUS) (General Nediym (AUS))
Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: Jye McNeil 58
5
5.1
Mollify
- 3f So You Think (NZ) x Mitigate (GB) (Lawman (FR))
Tnr: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman Rdr: Carleen Hefel 56
6
5.6
Think Like Paddy
- 3c So You Think (NZ) x Sunny Rose (NZ) (Tavistock (NZ))
Tnr: D T O'Brien Rdr: M J Dee 58
7
8.9
Thunder Zeus
- 3c Night Of Thunder (IRE) x Trapani (GB) (Shamardal (USA))
Tnr: Peter Gelagotis Rdr: B Melham 58
8
9.2
Weather Delay
- 3g Frosted (USA) x Extension Of Time (AUS) (Dash For Cash (AUS))
Tnr: Robert Hickmott Rdr: R J Hurdle 58
9
10.4
Swamped
- 3g Tarzino (NZ) x Marsh Harbour (NZ) (Volksraad (GB))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: John Allen 58
10
12.4
Gas Brigade
- 3c Alabama Express (AUS) x Orange Flame (NZ) (Sweet Orange (USA))
Tnr: Nathan Dunn Rdr: C Newitt 58
11
13.9
Extrapolating
- 3f Inference (AUS) x Jeunabaa (AUS) (Jeune (GB))
Tnr: R G Symons Rdr: J Noonan 56
12
14.4
Us And Them
- 3g Puissance De Lune (IRE) x Royal Dance (AUS) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Tnr: Jamie Edwards Rdr: Neil Farley 58
13
19.4
Royal Victory
- 3g The Autumn Sun (AUS) x Seventhchic (AUS) (Seventh Reason (AUS))
Tnr: P Stokes Rdr: P Gatt 58
More Reading...
Zed 9YO Wins G3 Winter Cup
Saturday’s $110,000 Group Three Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton continued an incredible ride for the connections of Chase (NZ) (Zed), who bought him for only $9,000 from Book 3 of Karaka 2018. Originally a $6,000 purchase by JD Corcoran when offered as a weanling from Valachi Downs in the 2017 National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale.
Te Akau Stars Warm Up at Taupo Trials
Perennial bridesmaid Qali Al Farrasha headlined a strong contingent of trialists out of Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson’s stable at Taupo on Monday.
Nominees Announced for Australian Racehorse of the Year Awards
The nominees for the prestigious 2024/2025 Australian Racehorse of the Year awards have been announced today by Racing Queensland in association with Racing Australia.
One to Watch – Ballarat
Last seen contesting the Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes, newly gelded three year-old Olatunde bolted in at Ballarat on Monday continuing the fast start to the new season for his sire Farnan.
G1 Guineas Goal for Unbeaten Snitzel Filly
A quartet of well-performed fillies from Stephen Marsh’s stable took their first steps toward upcoming age group features when they stepped out at the Taupo trials on Monday.
G1 Plans for Wexford Stable Mares
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have their sights set on the opening Group One of the season with a pair of talented mares, both of which appeared at the Taupo trials on Monday.
Trans Tasman Options for La Crique
Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander are contemplating options on both sides of the Tasman with their multiple Group One winner La Crique following her pleasing trial at Taupo on Monday.
Too Darn Hot Mare Claims Third G1
Too Darn Hot (GB) will be a returning superstar to Darley NSW this spring and there is no doubt he can get an exceptional horse with Fallen Angel capturing her third Group I in France on Sunday when taking out the G1 Prix Rothschild (1m) at Deauville.
Blue Gum Farm Welcome First Foal of the Season
Victorian nursery Blue Gum Farm announced on Monday the arrival of their first foal of the season and there is no mistaking the sire of this gorgeous filly.
Sires With Winners - Monday August 4
Here is the full list of 26 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.