Hong Kong Derby Winner’s Half-Brother Wins At Hawkesbury

Dane Squance - Tuesday August 12

Sirius Legend, the Dundeel half-brother to Hong Kong Derby winner Cap Ferrat got his head down right on the line in the fifth at Hawkesbury to defeat the well-related Sigma, himself a three-quarter brother to Hong Kong Champion Griffin Thewizardofoz (Redoute’s Choice).

In the 1500m maiden, it was the former Tony Pike trained Group 1 New Zealand Derby third placed trained Golden Century (NZ) who started favourite, with the now Chris Waller trained gelding making his debut for his new trainer off a trial third behind Vauban and Via Sistina last week.

Sirius Legend (red and white cap) Gets His Head Down On The Line To Break His Maiden - Image Bradley Photos

Going to the lead under Regan Bayliss, the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott trained 3yo Snitzel colt Sigma was untouched, controlling the race for the majority of the trip.

Tracking along in fourth position on the outside of Golden Century, the Anthony and Sam Freedman trained Sirius Legend was one of the first to make a move, commencing to make up ground before the home turn was reached.

As Bayliss upped the tempo aboard Sigma as the field headed into the home straight, Berry was in a challenging position, but it wasn’t until the last 50m of the race once Sirius Legend edged along side Sigma that he knuckled down to put his head in front and take the win.

With the 1500m clearly too short for him, Golden Century was noted working home when it was all over to take third place, just head of his stablemate Rach (Written Tycoon) who had raced handy throughout.

Advertisement

Sirius Legend Was Purchased For Just $80,000 From Arrowfield Stud's Easter Draft

Purchased for $80,000 from the draft of Arrowfield Stud at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale by Bo Ho’s Legend Racing Pty Ltd, Sirius Legend is the third winner from four to the races for the Bernardini mare C'est Beau La Vie.

A half-brother to the Listed Hong Kong Derby winner Cap Ferrat, who was also placed ATC Spring Champion Stakes, ATC Rosehill Guineas and HKJC Champions & Chater Cup all at Group 1 level, the well-related Sirius Legend can also count Melbourne Cup-winning heroine Makybe Diva as a close relation.

C'est Beau La Vie’s current 3yo is a full-brother to Sirius Legend named Tutto, with the $500,000 Easter purchased colt is in the stable of Richard Litt for Galletta Construction, while the current 2yo colt by Snitzel was purchased earlier this year at the Easter sale for $750,000 by Mulberry Racing.

Dundeel Will Stand For $88,000 (inc. GST) This Season

The mare has since foaled a colt by Snitzel and is due to foal to Dundeel this season.

The sire of 37 stakes winners highlighted by nine individual Group1 winners, Dundeel will stand this season for $88,000 (inc. GST) at Arrowfield Stud.

Advertisment

Race Result - Pioneer Services Mdn Plate 1500m

Hawkesbury Track: Soft(7) Time: 1:31.98
1
Sirius Legend
- 4h Dundeel (NZ) x C'est Beau La Vie (AUS) (Bernardini (USA))
Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: Tommy Berry 59
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale $80,000
Seller: Arrowfield Stud, Scone
Buyer: Legend Racing Pty Ltd
2
0.3
Sigma
- 3c Snitzel (AUS) x Princess Coup (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Regan Bayliss 56.5
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale $0
Seller: Evergreen Stud Farm, Heatherbrae
Buyer: Passed In - Reserve: $450,000
3
1
Golden Century
- 4g Pierro (AUS) x Breeze (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J B Mc Donald 59
NZB Ready To Run Sale $0
Seller: Riversley Park Ltd
Buyer: Psd, Res $240,000
NZB Karaka Book 1 $200,000
Seller: Pencarrow Stud
Buyer: Riversley Park
4
1.4
Rach
- 4m Written Tycoon (AUS) x I Am Serious (AUS) (Choisir (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: K Mc Evoy 57
5
9
Mountain Queen
- 3f Fierce Impact (JPN) x Hands Off (AUS) (Trusting (AUS))
Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: J R Collett 55
6
12.8
Jacker
- 4g Our Royal Egyptian (AUS) x Cubic Cat (AUS) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
Tnr: T P Croft Rdr: Mitch Stapleford 57
7
15.9
Emelia's Magic
- 6m Headwater (AUS) x Moohariba (AUS) (Al Maher (AUS))
Tnr: Kevin May Rdr: Poppie Gorton 53
8
24.2
Companera
- 3f Merchant Navy (AUS) x Broadband (AUS) (Sebring (AUS))
Tnr: M & D Kearney Rdr: Ms W Costin 55
More Reading...
Horse Trading Stock Issues to Avoid
One of the key areas in thoroughbred taxation is accounting for trading stock and ensuring the tax closing value is properly ascertained. You’d be quite surprised of the enormous difference to the tax position of any racing player where trading stock problems occur.
Golden Rose Colts – Sires of the Future
The $1million Group I ATC Golden Rose (1400m) this Saturday offers the winner far more than prizemoney and assuming it’s a colt he is given a golden ticket to a commercial stud career, so let’s take a look at this year’s contenders, who would you want on your stallion roster in 2026?
Half Yours Delivers Fee Increase for St Jean
The rise of Caulfield Cup favourite Half Yours as one of the most promising young stayers in the land has put the spotlight on his sire St Jean (IRE).
Inglis Confirm Skybird for Everest Slot
Inglis is thrilled to confirm G1 winner Skybird (Exosphere) as our representative for the running of the $20m The Everest.
Breeding to Win - 2025 Manikato Stakes
Racing at The Valley on Grand Final Eve in Melbourne - the southern capital doing what it does best, bringing people together in celebration of sporting greatness!
La Dorada Chasing Redemption at Valley
Last season’s champion NZ two-year-old La Dorada will be out to prove her ability against her Australian counterparts on Friday night when she contests the Gr.3 Scarborough Stakes (1200m) at The Valley.
Sires With Winners - Thursday September 25
Here is the full list of 28 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Aquis Welcome First foals for Young Gun Officiating
A fast Group winning sprinter by Breeders Cup Classic winner Blame, Officiating (USA) was carefully selected by Aquis Stallions following a global headhunting mission to secure an outcross stallion for Queensland and his first foals are arriving this spring.
Invincible Filly Snares $100,000 Inglis Bonus
The least expensive filly by champion sire I Am Invincible sold at Inglis Easter in 2024, Wear the Crown always looked to have been well bought at $260,000 by Seib/Racing / Champion Thoroughbreds and she set about repaying her purchase price at Goulburn on Thursday.
One to Watch – Hawkesbury
Richard Johnston has bred some very good horses under his Bylong Park banner including triple Group I winner Think It Over and an Anders three year-old he bred and races was an eye-catching debut winner at Hawkesbury on Thursday.