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.

Advertisement

“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.

Advertisment

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
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
More Reading...
VRC Oaks contender headlines November (Early) Online Sale
An exciting opportunity is presented in the Inglis Digital November (Early) Online Sale next week when a share in a runner bound for Thursday’s $1m G1 VRC Oaks is offered.
Yulong Purchase into Star Kiwi Trained Filly
Yulong has purchased a 50 percent share in outstanding prospect Well Written with welcome news that she will remain in the care of Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh for the rest of her racing career.
First Foal of Melody Belle a Winner!
Two time NZ Horse of the Year and a 14-time G1 winner, Melody Belle was a big ticket purchase for Yulong at the 2021 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale when  they paid $2.6million for the daughter of Commands and she produced her first winner for them at Cranbourne on Friday night.
MRC locks in leadership as Tanya Fullarton named CEO and Jonathan Munz joins as Vice Chairman
The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) has confirmed two major leadership appointments, naming Tanya Fullarton as Chief Executive Officer and leading business person, owner, and breeder Jonathan Munz as Vice Chairman.
Sires With Winners - Thursday October 30
Here is the full list of 30 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Henry Dwyer Secures Top Lot on Day 4 Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale
Promising Wootton Bassett two-year-old SKIATHOS topped the fourth day of the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale at 150,000 guineas with robust trade resulting in a clearance rate of 90% for the session. Turnover for the sale exceeded 33,000,000 guineas for only the fourth time in its history with a fifth and final session still to come on Friday, followed immediately by the Tattersalls Aut
Juvenile Trial Watch – Warwick Farm
Four heats for juveniles run at Warwick Farm on Friday and we saw winners by Trapeze Artist, Tassort, Exceed and Excel and first season sire Wild Ruler, while from a pedigree perspective a Godolphin filly that ran second was the obvious highlight.
Go Racing Hoping for Big Day at Randwick
New Zealand syndicator Go Racing will be out to plunder the riches on offer at Randwick on Saturday, with their silks to be represented in two of the meeting’s key races.
Breeding To Win - 2025 G1 VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes
Derby Day! It's the race day for purists, when the biggest and best pedigrees tend to be on show, and their merits are tested over all distances.
Tabitha Ridley-Thomas Joins Magic Millions Bloodstock Team
Australia's leading thoroughbred auctioneer Magic Millions has boosted it's impressive Bloodstock Team with news Tabitha Ridley-Thomas has this week joined the company.