Debut 2YO Winner Zoustar- Brother for Inglis Easter

Tara Madgwick - Sunday February 16

Astute trainer Michael Freedman looked for an easy option for well bred Zoustar colt Frostfire on debut and he duly kicked off with a maiden win at Newcastle on Saturday over 900m.

He finished hard between runners to score a narrow victory.

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Frostfire was a $400,000 Magic Millions yearling purchase.

A $400,000 Magic Millions purchase from Widden Stud for Vinery Stud, Frostfire is a a half-brother to Group II winner Tenley and Group III winner Biscayne Bay and is the third winner from well bred winning Lonhro mare Fratianne, a grand-daughter of dual Group I winner Skating, the grand-dam of Group I ATC Golden Slipper winner and Champion 2YO Colt Vancouver.

Widden Stud will offer another Zoustar yearling colt from Fratianne at Inglis Easter as Lot 383.

Fratianne produced a filly by Zoustar last spring and is back in foal to him again.

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Race Result - Bonvilla Estate Mdn Hcp 900m

Newcastle Track: Good(4) Time: 0:52.00
1
Frostfire
- 2c Zoustar (AUS) x Fratianne (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: Michael Freedman Rdr: K S Latham 57
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale $675,000
Seller: Widden Stud, Widden Valley
Buyer: China Horse Club / Newgate Bloodstock & Partners
2
0.3
You're The Choice
- 2f Farnan (AUS) x She's Our Choice (AUS) (Duporth (AUS))
Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: R P Whelan 55.5
3
1
Mednyi
- 2c Capitalist (AUS) x Maroon Bay (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: S Guymer 57
4
2.4
Thrilling Venture
- 2f Capitalist (AUS) x Thrills Of Thrills (AUS) (Stryker (AUS))
Tnr: B F Cavanough Rdr: Donovan Dillon 55
5
2.4
Andrea
- 2g Graff (AUS) x Silent Rage (AUS) (Nicconi (AUS))
Tnr: A P Ball Rdr: Shae Wilkes 55
6
4.4
Bravalatante
- 2f Brave Smash (JPN) x Invitante (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: B F Cavanough Rdr: Braith Nock 53
7
8.3
Gaeilge
- 2c Exceed And Excel (AUS) x Dathanna (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: Jean Van Overmeire 59.5
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