Do You Know the Muffin Man?

Tara Madgwick - Wednesday March 19

The Pride of Jenni colours were back in the winner’s circle at Sandown on Wednesday with progressive Too Darn Hot (GB) gelding The Muffin Man opening his account as a red hot favourite.

The Muffin Man breaks his maiden at Sandown - image Brett Holburt / Racing Photos

Trained by Charlotte Littlefield, The Muffin Man was having his second run back from a spell and improved on his first up third at Sandown last month to win the 1400m maiden by three-quarters of a length at his fourth start with Ethan Brown in the saddle.

The Muffin Man was bred by Tony and Lynn Ottobre’s Cape Schank Stud and retained to race after passing in at Inglis Premier.

He is the second winner from three foals to race from stakes-winner High Chaparral (IRE) mare Jennifer Lynn, who was also raced by the Ottobre family.

Advertisement

She has a two year-old filly by Wootton Bassett (GB) called Jenni Bassett that has also been retained and given to Ciaron Maher to train and her yearling colt by Snitzel has been entered for Inglis Easter in the Sledmere Stud draft as Lot 3.

Jennifer Lynn missed the next year and was then covered again by Wootton Bassett.

Advertisment

Race Result - Sportsbet Racing Form Mdn Plate 1400m

Sandown-Hillside Track: Good(4) Time: 1:26.25
1
The Muffin Man
- 3g Too Darn Hot (GB) x Jennifer Lynn (AUS) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: Charlotte Littlefield Rdr: Ethan Brown 59
2
0.8
Sumo Sandy
- 3g Saxon Warrior (JPN) x Argemone (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: T Busuttin & N Young Rdr: D Moor 59
3
1.1
Puglia
- 3f Cable Bay (IRE) x Single View (AUS) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Tnr: Archie Alexander Rdr: H Coffey 57
4
2.1
Rotating Soul
- 3f Soul Patch (AUS) x Carousel Queen (AUS) (Econsul (NZ))
Tnr: K & K Keys Rdr: Zac Spain 57
5
6.6
Bismarck
- 3g Almanzor (FR) x Patrimonium (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))
Tnr: Glen Thompson Rdr: Jordan Childs 59
6
7.6
My Luna
- 4m Puissance De Lune (IRE) x Stealapipe (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: Linc Sullivan Rdr: M Aitken 57.5
More Reading...
Newhaven Draft Has That Magic Glow
Newhaven Park is a family owned and run farm in the south west of NSW in the rolling hills of Boorowa and for generations the Kelly family have been producing champions and the current superstar to carry the RK brand might one day be the best of them all - Autumn Glow.
All Eyes On Young Gun Sires at Karaka 2026
New Zealand is in the fortunate position of having an outstanding group of young stallions starting to make their mark, and the progeny of these exciting up-and-comers will be in demand at Karaka 2026.
Juvenile Trial Watch – Warwick Farm
Two heats won by juveniles at Warwick Farm on Friday morning and was a first time look at both fillies by I Am Invincible and Tassort.
Hello Youmzain SW Primed for Return
Promising filly Lucy In The Sky will launch her bid for higher age group honours when she resumes at Ellerslie.
McAlpine Appointed Insurance Manager
After 19 years of valued service, Mark Lock has resigned from his position at NZB Insurance. We are pleased to note that Jane McAlpine has stepped up to assume the role of Insurance Manager. As many of you have already met Jane, you will know she is well versed in bloodstock insurance and understands the wider racing and equestrian community needs.
Karaka Millions Fields Taking Shape
With the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) and $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) now less than 20 days away, the likely line-ups for the blockbuster Ellerslie races are beginning to take shape.
People at Magic Millions - Day One
Inspections have been going for a couple of days at the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast and Maree McEwan has been straight into her stride, speaking to some of the major players.
Prior tax losses can help you meet NCL rules
The Non-Commercial Loss (NCL) rules have been a thorn in the side for individuals conducting a business, alone or in partnership, since their inception in 2000.
Part 4 Anamoe – Which Yearling is Your Pick?
It turns out Anamoe has a lot of fans out there and this series of stories have been popular with the audence and here is the last of them and our writer Kat Webster has picked her two favourite MM yearlings by Anamoe, so who are they?
Sires With Winners - Thursday January 8
Here is the full list of 36 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.