One to Watch – Ballarat

Tara Madgwick - Monday August 4

Last seen contesting the Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes, newly gelded three year-old Olatunde bolted in at Ballarat on Monday continuing the fast start to the new season for his sire Farnan.

Olatunde wins easily at Ballarat - image Pat Scale / Racing Photos

Previously trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, Olatunde was held in high regard by that stable and contested the Blue Diamond series running in the Preview, Prelude and then the Blue Diamond itself.

Although unplaced in all three races, he did enough to warrant respect when resuming for a spell for new trainer Tim Fitzsimmons in an 1100m maiden.

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Olatunde delivered on potential this time when chiming in at the furlong for Damian Lane and then extending right away to win by nearly four lengths.

Olatunde looks like a progressive horse for former champion Singapore trainer Tim Fitzsimmons, who has relocated back to Australia following the closure of racing in Singapore and established a training base at Bendigo.

Olatunde and his happy connections - image Racing Photos

A $300,000 Magic Millions purchase from Kenmore Lodge for Moody Racing, Olatunde was bred by Turangga Farm and is the fourth winner from six foals to race from Enide (GB), a winning half-sister by Shamardal to Group I winner Empoli and to the dam of Group III winner Beauvatier.

Enide had a colt sell at Inglis Easter this year for $100,000 to Ellerslie Lodge / B Heys and she has another filly to follow by him and is due to foal to the Golden Slipper winner again this spring.

Olatunde is the third winner from four starters this season for Farnan and his other runner Party Boss was second at Wagga today.

Farnan, click for more info.

Farnan stands at Kia Ora Stud at a fee of $77,000.

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Race Result - Porter Plant Mdn Plate 1100m

Ballarat Synthetic Track: Synthetic Time: 1:06.89
1
Olatunde
- 3g Farnan (AUS) x Enide (GB) (Shamardal (USA))
Tnr: T Fitzsimmons Rdr: Damian Lane 58
MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale $300,000
Seller: Kenmore Lodge, Wyreema, Qld (As Agent for Turangga Farm)
Buyer: Moody Racing Pty Ltd
2
3.8
Flower Stomper
- 3g Grunt (NZ) x Oakford Lass (AUS) (Al Samer (AUS))
Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: John Allen 58
MM Adelaide Yearling Sale $25,000
Seller: Oakford Thoroughbred Farm, Maldon, Vic (As Agent)
Buyer: Anthony Freedman Racing Pty Ltd
3
5
Angelos
- 3f All Too Hard (AUS) x Alma's Angel (AUS) (Al Maher (AUS))
Tnr: Andrew Noblet Rdr: H Coffey 56
Inglis Classic Yearling Sale $0
Seller: Vinery Stud, Scone
Buyer: Passed In - Reserve: $50,000
4
5.4
Fast 'N' Inzaine
- 3f Hello Youmzain (FR) x Deepdene (NZ) (Tavistock (NZ))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: Zac Spain 56
5
9.7
Bush Battle
- 3g Bivouac (AUS) x Peppermint Patty (AUS) (Denman (AUS))
Tnr: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman Rdr: T Ladd 58
6
11.9
Burn For You
- 3c Too Darn Hot (GB) x It's Semi Sweet (NZ) (Ocean Park (NZ))
Tnr: Matthew Cumani Rdr: E J Walsh 58
7
12.2
Blacklip
- 3g Blue Point (IRE) x Ballad (AUS) (Street Boss (USA))
Tnr: Nick Ryan Rdr: Declan Bates 58
8
17.2
Magick Media
- 3g Rubick (AUS) x Media Magnate (AUS) (Written Tycoon (AUS))
Tnr: G Eurell Rdr: J Bowditch 58
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