One to Watch – Wyong

Tara Madgwick - Friday September 5

The John O’Shea and Tom Charlton stable have been running hot into spring and unleashed a talented Wootton Bassett (GB) colt at Wyong on Friday that bolted in to win by nearly five lengths.

Napoleonic wins by daylight at Wyong - image Steve Hart

Napoleonic showed promise in his first preparation when chasing home King of Pop at Warwick Farm and then Next Jen at Newcastle with two recent trials indicating he had come back better than ever.

Ridden by James McDonald and sent out favourite for the 1200m maiden, Napoleonic showed an impressive burst of acceleration when dropping his rivals cold after turning for home.

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He charged to the line to win by daylight with McDonald briefly looking back to see where the others had gone!

 
 

A $360,000 Inglis Easter purchase from Widden Stud for Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock, Napoleonic runs for Jonathan Munz’s Pinecliff Racing and is a half-brother to Group III winner Ready Set Sail and stakes-placed Set the Sails.

He is the seventh winner from seven foals to race from Jolie Brise, a winning Fastnet Rock daughter of Group III winner Vestey.

Wootton Bassett is back in Australia at Coolmore this spring at a fee of $385,000.

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Race Result - Carlton Dry 3.5 Super Mdn Hcp 1200m

Wyong Track: Good(4) Time: 1:10.22
1
Napoleonic
- 3c Wootton Bassett (GB) x Jolie Brise (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton Rdr: J B Mc Donald 57
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale $360,000
Seller: Widden Stud, Widden Valley
Buyer: Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock
2
4.8
Polo
- 3f Cool Aza Beel (NZ) x Fashion (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: G Portelli Rdr: J R Collett 55
MM Gold Coast National Yearling Sale $0
Seller: Newhaven Park, Boorowa, NSW (As Agent)
Buyer: Withdrawn
3
5.2
Ironheart
- 3g Alabama Express (AUS) x Castle Queen (NZ) (Thewayyouare (USA))
Tnr: Annabel & Rob Archibald Rdr: C Schofield 56.5
MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale $240,000
Seller: Yulong, Nagambie, Vic (As Agent)
Buyer: Annabel Neasham Racing Pty Ltd/Blandford Bloodstock
4
8
Don't Tell Polly
- 3f Ghaiyyath (IRE) x Pelonomena (AUS) (Americain (USA))
Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: C Reith 55
5
8.9
Peninhand
- 3f Written By (AUS) x Otsanda (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))
Tnr: Robert Quinn Rdr: Siena Grima 53
6
9.9
Keinbah's Gift
- 4m Winning Rupert (AUS) x Purring Flyer (AUS) (Catbird (AUS))
Tnr: Damien Smith Rdr: William Stanley 54.5
7
11.3
Yes Yes Boss
- 4m Yes Yes Yes (AUS) x Frilly Curtain (AUS) (Mossman (AUS))
Tnr: G J Preston Rdr: Benjamin Osmond 54
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