Debut 2YO Winner for Too Darn Hot - Inglis Millennium Goal

Tara Madgwick - Saturday January 4

The focus might be on Magic Millions two year-olds at present, but at Randwick on Saturday the Kris Lees trained Too Darn Hot (GB) colt Rivellino created a good impression with a debut victory and is a $180,000 Inglis Classic purchase from Lime Country Thoroughbreds.

Rivellino strides clear at Randwick - image Bradley Photography

Given two previous trials which included a win at Rosehill before Christmas, Rivellino was well prepared for the 1000m juvenile maiden and gave apprentice rider Ben Osmond and easy steer as he forged clear to win by two lengths.

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Rivellino is eligible for the $2million Inglis Millennium to be run at Randwick on February 8.

"He travelled really nicely in the race and let down really well," Lees' stable representative Cameron Swan said.

"Kris might be looking at a race like the Inglis Millennium in about five weeks.

"Going off that run, he'd be a chance in something like that."

Rivellino was a $180,000 Inglis Classic purchase.

Purchased by Lees Racing / Bahen Bloodstock, Rivellino runs for a big syndicate of stable clients that includes his breeders and was foaled and raised at Segenhoe. He is the second foal and first winner from good metro winning So You Think mare Intrinsic, a daughter of multiple Group placed mare Vecchia Roma.

Intrinsic had a colt foal last year by State of Rest (IRE) and is now in foal to Pride of Dubai.

Rivellino is the 26th winner this season for Darley shuttler Too Darn Hot, who is the leading third season sire by earnings, winners and stakes-winners.

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Race Result - Drinkwise Mdn Plate 1000m

Randwick Track: Good(4) Time: 0:58.22
1
Rivellino
- 2c Too Darn Hot (GB) x Intrinsic (AUS) (So You Think (NZ))
Tnr: K A Lees Rdr: Benjamin Osmond 55
Inglis Classic Yearling Sale $180,000
Seller: Lime Country Thoroughbreds, Blandford
Buyer: Lees Racing / Bahen Bloodstock
2
1.9
The Magic Man
- 2c Showtime (AUS) x Litigation (AUS) (Star Witness (AUS))
Tnr: P M Perry Rdr: Molly Bourke 55
Inglis Classic Yearling Sale $40,000
Seller: Alma Vale/Kitchwin Hills Partnership, Scone
Buyer: Paul Perry Horse Training Pty Ltd
Inglis Australian Weanling Sale $15,000
Seller: Toolooganvale Farm, Scone
Buyer: Garryard Equine Pty Ltd
3
4.1
Commanding Belle
- 2f Farnan (AUS) x Amazing Belle (NZ) (O'reilly (NZ))
Tnr: R & L Price Rdr: Tom Sherry 55
MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale $160,000
Seller: Bell River Thoroughbreds, Glen William, NSW (As Agent)
Buyer: Robert & Luke Price
4
4.8
Cosmic Avenger
- 2c Cosmic Force (AUS) x Cabanga (AUS) (So You Think (NZ))
Tnr: J G Sargent Rdr: Billy Loughnane 57
5
7.6
Sheeza Diva
- 2f Pierro (AUS) x Dizzy Diva (AUS) (Starspangledbanner (AUS))
Tnr: M & D Kearney Rdr: Ms W Costin 55
6
8.5
Cryoseisms
- 2c Frosted (USA) x Earthquake (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: J Parr 57
7
16.3
Point Score
- 2c Blue Point (IRE) x Hill Of Grange (AUS) (Helmet (AUS))
Tnr: Ms A Turner Rdr: Amy Mc Lucas 57
8
19.6
Flemish Miss
- 2f Tassort (AUS) x County Tale (AUS) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
Tnr: N F Gardner Rdr: Harry Davies 55
9
21.7
The Bubayaga
- 2g Winning Rupert (AUS) x Nudierudie (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: Jacqueline Greentree Rdr: Zac Wadick 55
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