Wuddzz Caps Fine 24 Hours For Dwyer

Media Release - Saturday August 23

Handy stayer Wuddzz came with a well-timed run under Tim Clark to land the Gold Coast Turf Club Trophy (2400m) at Randwick.

The eight-year-old son of Complacent relished the heavy conditions as he came from well beyond midfield to defeat Cormac T and Bluestone.

Wuddzz powers through the heavy track for a commanding win at Randwick. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au

The victory continued a stellar 24 hours for Ballarat trainer Henry Dwyer, who saddled Asfoora to win the Gr.1 Nunthorpe Stakes (1000m) at York on Friday.

“He conserved all of his energy in the first half of the race,” Clarke said. “He went to sleep and relaxed beautifully.

“He liked the ground, and I was able to edge out down the side and get on the back of the horses that were going take me into the race.

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“When the gap appeared he really built into it nicely and he was full of running through the line, so it was a good win.”

Originally prepared in New Zealand by Winton trainer Kara Dickson, Wuddzz was purchased privately after winning at Riverton in 2022 for former Otago and Central Districts cricketer Ian Rutherford, who retains an ownership interest.

The venerable gelding has now amassed A$323,637 in prizemoney with six wins and a further 12 placings to his credit.

By former Mapperley Stud stallion Complacent out of the Danehill mare Princess Uno, Wuddzz is a half-brother to Group Two winner Yearn and was bred by Clyde and Pat Buckingham under their Emblem Ltd banner. – NZ Racing Desk

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Race Result - Gold Coast Turf Club Trophy (Bm78) 2400m

Randwick Track: Heavy(10) Time: 2:37.05
1
Wuddzz
- 8g Complacent (AUS) x Princess Uno (AUS) (Danehill (USA))
Tnr: Henry Dwyer Rdr: Tim Clark 55
NZB Karaka Book 2 $40,000
Seller: Mapperley Stud Ltd
Buyer: Waikato Bloodstock (BAFNZ)
2
0.9
Cormac T
- 6g Nathaniel (IRE) x Italian Connection (GB) (Cadeaux Genereux (GB))
Tnr: Annabel & Rob Archibald Rdr: Tom Sherry 58
3
1.3
Bluestone
- 5g Reliable Man (GB) x Daleela (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA))
Tnr: M C Kent Rdr: J B Mc Donald 57.5
NZB Ready To Run Sale $120,000
Seller: JC Thoroughbreds Ltd
Buyer: Mr MC Kent
NZB Karaka Book 2 $31,000
Seller: Highline Thoroughbreds
Buyer: Mr BM Donoghue
4
1.5
Piggyback
- 5m Trapeze Artist (AUS) x Wowee (AUS) (Choisir (AUS))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: N Rawiller 56.5
5
1.6
Elle Hudson
- 5g Tarzino (NZ) x Elle Grace (NZ) (Shinko King (IRE))
Tnr: Joseph Pride Rdr: A B Collett 54
6
4.4
Juja Kibo
- 5g Belardo (IRE) x Na Zdorovie (GB) (Cockney Rebel (IRE))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: Braith Nock 57.5
7
7.5
Funambulist
- 8g New Bay (GB) x Savanne (IRE) (Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE))
Tnr: Annabel & Rob Archibald Rdr: Ashley Morgan 55.5
8
7.5
Knights Armour
- 7g Casino Prince (AUS) x Cakewalkin (AUS) (Orpen (USA))
Tnr: Ross Lavis Rdr: Rebecca Bronett Prag 56.5
9
8.5
Stylebender
- 8g Tavistock (NZ) x Mary D'or (FR) (Verglas (IRE))
Tnr: Ms K Buchanan Rdr: J Ford 54.5
10
18.2
So Sleek
- 6g So You Think (NZ) x Dublin Me Bet (NZ) (O'reilly (NZ))
Tnr: K J Parker Rdr: Reece Jones 52
11
19.4
Investment
- 5m So You Think (NZ) x Zazita (AUS) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: Joseph Pride Rdr: A Adkins 54.5
12
19.5
Impunity
- 5g Dundeel (NZ) x In The Clear (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: John Thompson Rdr: C Schofield 56
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