Geegees Gemstone Downs The Inevitable in Tasmanian Newmarket

Mark Smith - Wednesday November 27

The Tasmanian-bred gelding Geegees Gemstone came with a sweeping run down the centre of the track to defeat local hero The Inevitable in Wednesday night’s Listed Jacksons Security Tasmanian Newmarket (1200m) at Launceston.

Ridden by Anthony Darmanin for Stuart Gandy, the 5-year-old son of Alpine Eagle enjoyed a trouble-free passage after settling just worse than midfield.

While Darmanin came wide around the turn, Craig Newitt drove The Inevitable between runners and the son of Dundeel looked set to claim his second Newmarket.

 Combining his first start in 18 weeks and a 7kg weight difference, The Inevitable had no answer to Geegees Gemstone’s finishing burst.

A homebred for Elizabeth Geard Racing, Geegees Gemstone defeated The Inevitable (Dundeel) by a half-length, with Alvarinho (Tough Speed) back in third.

“We got the (luck) in the one that mattered,” Gandy said.

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“It has clear running, covered a bit of ground on the home turn, and he fought it out with a good horse.

“It’s great for the staff, Elizabeth (Geard), and the family, as this horse has not been easy.”

Geegees Gemstone is the first winner from two to race for the former top-class mare Gee Gees Top Notch (Wordsmith), who won ten and placed in 15 of her 40 starts highlighted by wins in the Listed TRC Elwick Stakesans Listed TTC Tasmanian Stakes while banking $383,000.

Geegees Top Notch has a yearling filly by Gee Gees Americane and foaled a Stratosphere colt on September 20.

Geegees Gemstone is the third black-type winner for Armidale Stud’s High Chaparral stallion Alpine Eagle.

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Race Result - Jacksons Security Tasmanian Newmarket LR 1200m

Launceston Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:09.32
1
Geegees Gemstone
- 5g Alpine Eagle (AUS) x Gee Gees Top Notch (AUS) (Wordsmith (AUS))
Tnr: S Gandy Rdr: A Darmanin 54
2
0.5
The Inevitable
- 9g Dundeel (NZ) x Gift Bouquet (AUS) (King's High (AUS))
Tnr: J L Keys Rdr: C Newitt 61
MM Adelaide Yearling Sale $90,000
Seller: Cornerstone Stud Farm Angaston SA
Buyer: David Brunton
3
0.6
Alvarinho
- 5m Tough Speed (USA) x Destiny's Girl (AUS) (Savoire Vivre (GB))
Tnr: Imogen Miller Rdr: B Muhcu 54
4
1.1
Thespian Waters
- 4g Headwater (AUS) x Theatre Fan (USA) (Theatrical (IRE))
Tnr: Sigrid Carr Rdr: T Baker 54
5
1.6
And Beyond
- 8g Wordsmith (AUS) x Privada (AUS) (Delago Brom (AUS))
Tnr: Imogen Miller Rdr: Lauryn Bingley 54
6
2.8
Kaliuwaa Falls
- 6g Sacred Falls (NZ) x Promenade (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: Imogen Miller Rdr: Liam Riordan 54
7
3.1
First Accused
- 7g Turffontein (AUS) x Keep On Talking (USA) (Royal Academy (USA))
Tnr: G J Stevenson Rdr: Codi Jordan 55.5
8
3.6
Jaguar Stone
- 5m Spieth (NZ) x Leopard Skin (AUS) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
Tnr: Adam Trinder Rdr: E Byrne Burke 54
9
4
Indispensable
- 8g Akeed Mofeed (GB) x Essence (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: J K Blacker Rdr: M Ulucinar 57
10
4.4
Hype
- 7g Siyouni (FR) x Eavesdrop (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Tnr: Aiden Nunn Rdr: Chloe Wells 56
11
6.1
Bello Beau
- 5g Brazen Beau (AUS) x Bella Princess (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: Adam Trinder Rdr: L Currie 54.5
12
8.4
Tsunami Sam
- 6g Shamexpress (NZ) x Row Of Diamonds (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: J L Keys Rdr: Jackson Radley 54
13
8.9
Galenus
- 8g Magnus (AUS) x Morell (AUS) (West Quest (CAN))
Tnr: J L Keys Rdr: Chelsea Baker 54
14
11.6
Swoop Dog
- 7g Husson (ARG) x Swooper (AUS) (Black Hawk (GB))
Tnr: J K Blacker Rdr: D Pires 54
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