Attrition Wins $2million G2 Hill Stakes

Tara Madgwick - Saturday October 12

On this day last year talented Churchill (IRE) stallion Attrition defeated Antino to win the Group I MRC Toorak Handicap (1600m) and while that rival returned to Caulfield to avenge his defeat on Saturday , Mitch Freedman elected to chase the big prizemoney on offer in Sydney with happy results.

Attrition wins the G2 Hill Stakes - image Grant Courtney

Fourth at his most recent start to Pride of Jenni in the Group II MVRC Feehan Stakes, Attrition appreciated the drop in grade to the $2million Group II ATC Hill Stakes (1900m) and produced his A game when it mattered.

With his regular partner Beau Mertens in the saddle, Attrition surged to the front with a furlong to run and then had enough in the tank to hold off a late charge from Queensland Derby winner Kovalica.

"He's doubled his prizemoney in earnings," said Mitch Freedman.

"We weren't sure whether to come here or wait until the Coongy, but I'm glad that he has ticked that box over a bit further (than the mile).”

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Attrition is likely to remain in Sydney for his next target race the $2million Listed Five Diamonds (1800m) at Rosehill on November 9 for five year-olds.

Attrition was a $180,000 Inglis Premier purchase from Mill Park.

Attrition was a $180,000 Inglis Premier purchase for his trainer from the Mill Park draft and runs for a syndicate headed by Halo Racing Services  in whose colours he runs and has the overall record four wins and five placings from 16 starts with prizemoney topping $2.1million

Bred by The Toorak Thoroughbred Breeding Trust, Attrition is a half-brother to stakes-winner Royal Rumble and is the best of seven winenrs from eight to race from terrific producer Queen’s Kiss, who has a yearling filly by Earthlight (IRE).

Attrition is the first stakes-winner of the new season in Australia for Churchill, who is back at Coolmore Australia this spring at a fee of $19,800.

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Race Result - Toyota Forklifts Hill Stakes Gr2 1900m

Rosehill Track: Good(4) Time: 1:55.23
1
Attrition
- 5h Churchill (IRE) x Queen's Kiss (AUS) (French Deputy (USA))
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman Rdr: Beau Mertens 59
Churchill
Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale $180,000
Seller: Mill Park Stud, Meningie, SA
Buyer: Mitch Freedman Racing
2
0.3
Kovalica
- 5g Ocean Park (NZ) x Vitesse (NZ) (Makfi (GB))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Zac Lloyd 59
NZB Karaka Book 1 $110,000
Seller: Curraghmore
Buyer: Mulcaster Bloodstock
3
2.2
Royal Patronage
- 6h Wootton Bassett (GB) x Shaloushka (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Tim Clark 59
Wootton Bassett
4
3.7
Pericles
- 5g Street Boss (USA) x Accessories (GB) (Singspiel (IRE))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: N Rawiller 59
5
3.9
Nonconformist
- 8g Rebel Raider (AUS) x Good Thinking (AUS) (Hold That Tiger (USA))
Tnr: G M Begg Rdr: H Coffey 59
6
4.1
Golden Path
- 5g Belardo (IRE) x Golden Destination (AUS) (Dubai Destination (USA))
Tnr: M Price & M Kent Jnr Rdr: C Schofield 59
7
4.5
New Endeavour
- 5g New Bay (GB) x Moody Blue (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: A Hyeronimus 59
8
5.7
Navajo Peak
- 6g Territories (IRE) x Ship Rock (AUS) (Authorized (IRE))
Tnr: David Payne Rdr: K Mc Evoy 59
9
6.2
Stockman
- 8g Tavistock (NZ) x Crimson (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: Joseph Pride Rdr: Reece Jones 59
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