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One to Watch – Cranbourne

Tara Madgwick - Friday August 1

Larneuk Stud’s value Lonhro sire Impending only just missed a century of winners last season and was quick to keep the momentum going with a promising debut winner at Cranbourne on Friday in the Laurel Oak Bloodstock colours.

Brilliant Horizon wins on debut - image Pat Scala / Racing Photos

Trained by Tony Noonan and ridden by his son Jake, Brilliant Horizon is a big strong chestnut throwing markedly in type to her dam sire Written Tycoon.

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She went forward from the gates to stalk the leader throughout and kicked away at the finish to win the 1200m maiden by a length and a half after doing plenty of work in the run.

Brilliant Horizon was bred by Laurel Oak Bloodstock in partnership with Glenn Fraser and they remain in the ownership along with a big group of stable clients.

This might be the first win of many for Brilliant Horizon - image Racing Photos

Foaled and raised at Goodwood Farm, she is a half-sister to Group III placed Shadows of Love and Dazzling Lucy being the fifth winner from five foals to race from good producer Sky Dazzle.

Jake Noonan had plenty of praise for Brilliant Horizon after her win.

Sky Dazzle has a two year-old filly by Rebel Dane and is due to foal to Tassort.

Impending, click for more info and a Hypo mating.

A dual Group I winner by Lonhro, Impending stands at a fee of $6,600.

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Race Result - Vale Robbie Laing Mdn Plate 1200m

Cranbourne Track: Soft(6) Time: 1:13.16
1
Brilliant Horizon
- 3f Impending (AUS) x Sky Dazzle (AUS) (Written Tycoon (AUS))
Tnr: A W Noonan Rdr: J Noonan 57
2
1.5
Kiwi Harmony
- 3f Ardrossan (AUS) x Do Ra Mi (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman Rdr: B Melham 57
NZB Karaka Book 1 $100,000
Seller: Waikato Stud Ltd
Buyer: Dalziel Bloodstock / Moody Racing
3
2
Sassidora
- 3f King's Legacy (AUS) x Hussidora (AUS) (Hussonet (USA))
Tnr: T Busuttin & N Young Rdr: C Newitt 57
Inglis July (Late) Online Sale $3,250
Seller: First Light Racing
Buyer: First Light ...
Inglis Premier Yearling Sale $40,000
Seller: Newhaven Park, Boorowa, NSW
Buyer: First Light Racing / Busuttin Young Racing
Inglis Australian Weanling Sale $55,000
Seller: Bell River Thoroughbreds, Glen William
Buyer: Yevrah
4
2.8
Zou Doll
- 3f Zoustar (AUS) x Cocoa Doll (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: P Stokes Rdr: J Bowditch 57
5
2.9
Lovecats
- 3f Toronado (IRE) x Bellaria (NZ) (Magnus (AUS))
Tnr: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes Rdr: D W Stackhouse 57
6
7.7
Catalona
- 3f Capitalist (AUS) x Single View (AUS) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Tnr: Archie Alexander Rdr: Jye McNeil 57
7
8.2
Servenia
- 3f Zoustar (AUS) x La Sevena (AUS) (Congrats (USA))
Tnr: C I Brown Rdr: Patrick Moloney 57
8
8.3
Empress Jupiter
- 3f Street Boss (USA) x Gotta Be Gold (AUS) (Bernardini (USA))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: Declan Bates 57
9
18.3
Superliv
- 3f Exceed And Excel (AUS) x Nomothaj (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))
Tnr: L & T Corstens & W Larkin Rdr: Ben Allen 57
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