Debut Winner for Ole Kirk

Tara Madgwick - Sunday August 17

Stakes-placed Trapeze Artist filly Artistic Venture was expected to cast off maiden status in a modest race at Wyong on Sunday as a short priced favourite, but she bumped into a first starter by Ole Kirk that had other ideas.

Rivendell wins on debut at Wyong - image Bradley Photography

The Peter Snowden trained gelding Rivendell had been given a good grounding at the trials and produced a great effort in the 1200m maiden to beat the filly by half a length in a good battle to the line.

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A $350,000 Inglis Easter purchase from North for Vinery Stud, Rivendell runs in the Vinery colours for a syndicate of owners. As a gelding his future stud career is off the table, but he does look to have a bright future.

Rivendell is the first foal of stakes-winning Snitzel mare Wayupinthesky and is the second winner of the new season for Ole Kirk, our reigning Champion Australian First Season Sire.

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Race Result - Wyong Leagues Group Mdn Plate 1200m

Wyong Track: Heavy(9) Time: 1:11.81
1
Rivendell
- 3g Ole Kirk (AUS) x Wayupinthesky (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))
Tnr: Peter Snowden Rdr: Tom Sherry 57
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale $350,000
Seller: North, Scone
Buyer: Vinery Stud (Australia) Pty Limited
2
0.4
Artistic Venture
- 3f Trapeze Artist (AUS) x Secret Venture (AUS) (Husson (ARG))
Tnr: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton Rdr: Zac Lloyd 55
Inglis Classic Yearling Sale $50,000
Seller: Widden Stud, Widden Valley
Buyer: Tricolours Racing
3
3.8
Voting Rights
- 3f Snitzel (AUS) x Susan B Anthony (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Regan Bayliss 55
4
5.1
The Magic Man
- 3c Showtime (AUS) x Litigation (AUS) (Star Witness (AUS))
Tnr: P M Perry Rdr: William Stanley 55
5
5.8
At Her Mercy
- 3f Bivouac (AUS) x Avenue (AUS) (Anabaa (USA))
Tnr: David Pfieffer Rdr: J Ford 55
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