One to Watch – Warwick Farm

Tara Madgwick - Wednesday December 3

A $100,000 super maiden at Warwick Farm on Wednesday was a target race for astute trainer David Pfieffer and he duly got the cash with the heavily backed favourite.

Ice Kool sizzles on debut - image Bradley Photos

Having his first start, three year-old Zoustar gelding Ice Kool put the writing on the wall with a recent five length trial win at Rosehill and punters were confident he could repat the effort on race day.

With Jason Collett in the saddle, Ice Kool dished out a galloping lesson to his rivals, skipping clear to win the 1000m contest by three and a half lengths in a slick 56.31 seconds, which set a new class record.

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Ice Kool was passed in at Magic Millions when offered in the Widden draft and runs for a big syndicate of owners headed by Strong Bloodstock.

He banked nearly $60,000 for his first win and looks a bright prospect going forward.

Ice Kool and some very happy connections - image Bradley Photos

Ice Kool is the second winner from stakes-winning Showcasing (GB) mare So Far Sokool, a daughter of Group III Sokool.

So Far Sokool has no yearling for the sales this year, but produced a filly by Zousain this spring.

Widden will offer a close relation to Ice Kool at MM 2026 in Lot 1024, a filly by Zousain from Showcasing (GB) mare Claudia Shiver, a three-quarter sister to So Far Sokool.

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Race Result - Irresistible Pools And Spa Mdn Hcp 1000m

Warwick Farm Track: Good(4) Time: 0:56.31
1
Ice Kool
- 3g Zoustar (AUS) x So Far Sokool (NZ) (Showcasing (GB))
Tnr: David Pfieffer Rdr: J R Collett 59
MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale $0
Seller: Widden Stud, Widden Valley, NSW (As Agent)
Buyer: Psd $130000 Res $150000
2
3.5
Misty Veil
- 3f Wootton Bassett (GB) x Moonlight Waltz (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: Braith Nock 56
MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale $0
Seller: Westbury Stud Ltd, Karaka, NZ (As Agent)
Buyer: Psd $120000 Res $125000
3
6.1
Century Song
- 4g Microphone (AUS) x Well Credentialled (AUS) (O'reilly (NZ))
Tnr: R & L Price Rdr: Brock Ryan 58.5
Inglis Classic Yearling Sale $45,000
Seller: Milburn Creek, Wildes Meadow
Buyer: Robert & Luke Price
4
6.3
Mediterra
- 3f Snitzel (AUS) x Traceability (AUS) (Charge Forward (AUS))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: K Mc Evoy 55.5
5
6.5
Capdiva
- 3f Capitalist (AUS) x Barguzin (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Tnr: G Portelli Rdr: Rachel King 57
6
7.5
Farnished
- 3g Farnan (AUS) x Comprende (AUS) (I Am Invincible (AUS))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Regan Bayliss 59
7
10.1
Obsidian Dream
- 3f Vadamos (FR) x High Tranquility (GB) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: Joseph Pride Rdr: J Ford 57
8
10.2
Madame Fiocca
- 4m Microphone (AUS) x Hidden Talent (AUS) (I Am Invincible (AUS))
Tnr: Annabel & Rob Archibald Rdr: Tom Sherry 58.5
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