Break Through Win for Promising Pierro Stayer

Tara Madgwick - Wednesday September 10

Placed in the Group I New Zealand Derby behind Willydoit, talented young stayer Golden Century has been long overdue to break through for a maiden win and he got the job done at Canterbury on Wednesday.

Golden Century casts off maiden status in style - image Bradley Photography

A recent addition to the Chris Waller stable having started his racing career in New Zealand, Golden Century placed at his first  two starts for the new stable so had race fitness on his side stepping up to 1900m and the services of James Mcdonald.

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He started a short priced favourite and won as expected, scoring by more than two lengths in the deteriorating conditions.

Golden Century holds entries for a number of staying features including the Melbourne Cup, so stable representative Charlie Duckworth is hopeful the gelding can progress from here.

“He  got the maiden tag off his back now, and obviously we hope he can now go on with the job,” said Duckworth.

“He's nominated in some lofty races, so hopefully we can get him towards the Metropolitan (G1) he’ll take some good confidence from today's win.”

A $200,000 Karaka Book 1 purchase from Pencarrow Stud for Riversley Park, he was pinhooked into the Ready to Run Sale where he was passed in, but was later sold later to OTI Racing.

Golden Century is the second winner from Breeze (IRE), a winning blueblood Sea the Stars mare from Group II winner Kitty Matcham, whose dam is Champion European 3YO Filly Imagine.

Golden Century looms as a future stakes-winner for Pierro, who stands at the value fee of $33,000 at Coolmore this spring.

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Race Result - Schweppes Mdn Plate 1900m

Canterbury Track: Soft(7) Time: 1:59.43
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
2
2.1
The Big Blue
- 4g Ocean Park (NZ) x Avisto (NZ) (Tavistock (NZ))
Tnr: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton Rdr: Zac Lloyd 59
NZB Karaka Book 1 $100,000
Seller: Curraghmore
Buyer: John O'Shea Racing / Suman Hedge Bloodstock (FBAA)
3
2.2
Hammoon Heroine
- 4m Zoustar (AUS) x Savanne Sauvage (IRE) (Lope De Vega (IRE))
Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: J R Collett 57
4
7.7
Landmark Lady
- 4m Prized Icon (AUS) x Pisa (AUS) (Charge Forward (AUS))
Tnr: Ms T Bateup Rdr: Anna Roper 55
5
15.6
Farraige
- 5g Ocean Park (NZ) x Laurelling (USA) (Highest Honor (FR))
Tnr: D Wagstaff Rdr: K S Latham 59
6
16.4
Torrey Pines
- 4g Ocean Park (NZ) x Choux Mania (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Ms K Outtrim Rdr: L P Beuzelin 59
7
16.7
Pitch 'N' Toss
- 5m Curata Storm (AUS) x Winspot (AUS) (Danzero (AUS))
Tnr: Ms T Bateup Rdr: Ms J Taylor 57
8
61
Extra Power
- 4g Epaulette (AUS) x Vinnie Power (AUS) (I Am Invincible (AUS))
Tnr: John Thompson Rdr: Regan Bayliss 59
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