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$900,000 Wootton Bassett Colt Salutes in Resolute Racing Colours

Tara Madgwick - Wednesday December 3

A well bred Wootton Bassett (GB) colt on the improve, Botanist opened his account with a bold front running win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday bringing a timely update for his half-sister headed to Magic millions in the Coolmore draft.

Botanist breaks the ice at Warwick Farm - image Bradley Photos

One of seven runners in the 1400m maiden from the Chris Waller stable, Botanist had race fitness on his side having his third start and was given a positive ride by Nash Rawiller.

He improved a close second at Kembla last start when stepped up to 1400m and scored by three-quarters of a length.

“It's obviously a good win and whenever you get sent high-priced horse, there's obviously that added pressure and now he’s done the job,” said stable representative Charlie Duckworth.

“It was a beautiful ride by Nash, He let everyone behind him worry about their positions, while he got on with the task ahead.”

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Botanist was a $900,000 Inglis Easter purchase from Coolmore.

Botanist was a $900,000 Inglis Easter purchase from Coolmore for Resolute Racing and runs in in John Stewart’s colours for a partnership that includes the Coolmore partners.

He is the first winner for brilliant Group III winning Pierro mare Tulip, who was placed in a Group I ATC Golden Slipper, and is a full sister to stakes-winner Les Vampires and half-sister to Group III winner Sacred Eye from Group III winner Musidora.

Coolmore will offer the current yearling from Tulip, a filly by Justify (USA), at Magic Millions 2026 as Lot 925.

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Race Result - Petaluma Mdn Plate 1400m

Warwick Farm Track: Good(4) Time: 1:22.46
1
Botanist
- 3c Wootton Bassett (GB) x Tulip (AUS) (Pierro (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: N Rawiller 57.5
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale $900,000
Seller: Coolmore Stud, Jerrys Plains
Buyer: Resolute Racing
2
0.8
Miss Lola
- 3f Blue Point (IRE) x Reemah (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J R Collett 55.5
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale $480,000
Seller: Yarraman Park Stud, Scone
Buyer: Chris Waller Racing / Mulcaster Bloodstock
3
3
Pink Persuasion
- 3f Written Tycoon (AUS) x Rationality (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Tommy Berry 55.5
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale $200,000
Seller: Arrowfield Stud, Scone
Buyer: Waltrin
4
3.4
Man of Worth
- 5g Sea The Stars (IRE) x Making Light (IRE) (Tamayuz (GB))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Siena Grima 56
5
5.1
Menthon
- 3c Wootton Bassett (GB) x Fleeting Fancy (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J Parr 57.5
6
5.6
Sharbino
- 3f Saxon Warrior (JPN) x Morning Bay (AUS) (Dawn Approach (IRE))
Tnr: G R Nickson Rdr: Molly Bourke 53.5
7
5.9
Salt Spray
- 3g Ocean Park (NZ) x Cool Storm (NZ) (One Cool Cat (USA))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Tim Clark 57.5
8
6.2
Lorrie Belle
- 3f Astern (AUS) x Tramotane (AUS) (Northern Meteor (AUS))
Tnr: David Payne Rdr: Anna Roper 53.5
9
6.3
Battuta
- 3g I Am Invincible (AUS) x Tangier (AUS) (Medaglia D'oro (USA))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: K Mc Evoy 57.5
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