Diamond Thunder Upstages $2Million Colt

Tara Madgwick - Saturday October 26

The Mark Newnham stable has been in hot form of late and claimed another Black Type success at Randwick on Saturday when talented sprinter Diamond Thunder upstaged Magic Millions sale-topper Faretti to win the Listed ATC Sir Brian Crowley Stakes (1200m).

Diamond Thunder wins the Listed ATC Sir Brian Crowley Stakes - image Steve Hart$2million I Am Invincible colt Faretti was all the rage, but at the winning post Diamond Thunder showed his class to win by three-quarters of a length at his first run back from a spell with Faretti a disappointing fourth.

A stakes-winner in Brisbane at his last run before spelling, Diamond Thunder beat subsequent stakes-winner California Zimbol on that occasion and always looked to have a form and class edge on his rivals for this assignment.

"He's come back in good shape. He had a good break after Queensland in the winter and I wanted to give him this run then a bit of a freshen up to the Magic Millions in January," Newnham said.

A $135,000 Magic Millions Book 2 purchase for PL Bloodstock from the Oaklands Stud draft, Diamond Thunder is all racehorse and has the impressive record of four wins and a third from six starts with prizemoney in excess of $75,000.

One of 10 stakes-winners by Darley shuttler Dawn Approach (IRE), Diamond Thunder is the first foal of well related Lonhro mare Kwinana, who is closely related to Group III winner Trim (dam of current Group III winner Manicure) and also Stubborn, the dam of Group I VRC Makybe Diva Stakes winner Gatting.

A $42,000 purchase from the Darley draft at the Inglis August Thoroughbred Sale as a tried horse in 2014, Kwinana lost a yearling colt by Hallowed Crown and has foaled this spring producing a colt by Astern.

Dawn Approach shuttled to Darley Australia for five seasons, but limited interest in the son of New Approach saw him remain in the Northern Hemisphere this year.

 



 

Advertisment

Race Result - Southern Cross Brian Crowley LR 1200m

Randwick Track: Good(4) Time: 1:09.19
1
Diamond Thunder
- 3g Dawn Approach (IRE) x Kwinana (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: Mark Newnham Rdr: J Parr 58
2
0.8
Cardiff
- 3c Snitzel (AUS) x Cariad (AUS) (Sequalo (AUS))
Tnr: G A Ryan Rdr: G Schofield 56
3
1.2
Hulk
- 3g I Am Invincible (AUS) x Volkaspray (NZ) (Volksraad (GB))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J R Collett 56
I Am Invincible
4
1.4
Faretti
- 3c I Am Invincible (AUS) x Tai Tai Tess (AUS) (Magic Albert (AUS))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Tim Clark 56
5
1.6
Regimental Band
- 3f I Am Invincible (AUS) x Lilliburlero (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: K A Lees Rdr: B Avdulla 54
6
6.6
Surreal Step
- 3c Sidestep (AUS) x Continua (AUS) (Wonderful World (AUS))
Tnr: D & B Hayes & T Dabernig Rdr: G Boss 56
More Reading...
Sterling Express Wins G2 Foxbridge Plate
Sterling Express stepped up to Group level for the first time in Saturday’s Gr.2 Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa, and a stunning last-to-first performance showed that he belongs.
Wuddzz Caps Fine 24 Hours For Dwyer
Handy stayer Wuddzz came with a well-timed run under Tim Clark to land the Gold Coast Turf Club Trophy (2400m) at Randwick.
Unbeaten Run Continues For Autumn Glow
Resuming off the back of two solid barrier trials efforts, Chris Waller’s Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun) stepped up to open company for the first time, with the $1.8m yearling purchase extending her unbeaten run to five with victory in the Group 3 ATC Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick.
Sires With Winners - Saturday August 23
Here is the full list of 106 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
First Black Type Victory For Nellie Leylax (IRE)
Not a bad way to break through for your first Australian victory as the Annabel and Rob Archibald trained Nellie Leylax (IRE) cleared out by more than two lengths to claim the Group 3 ATC Premier’s Cup (2000m) at Randwick.
New Star for Hellbent – Savvy Hallie Wins G2 Silver Shadow
Yarraman Park’s Hellbent has made his name with brilliant Group I winning mares Magic Time and Benedetta with exciting filly Savvy Hallie adding her name his list of stakes-winners with a stylish victory in the Group II ATC Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday.
Jenni Lets Loose At The Valley
Smart staying mare Jennivamoose recorded her third victory at The Valley when winning the Simpson Construction Handicap (2500m) in similar fashion to her previous victory at the venue.
Carlyon Stakes To Baraqiel – Second SW For Snitzel
Successful in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1200m) last time in, Sniztel’s 7yo son Baraqiel continued his outstanding record at the Moonee Valley circuit, resuming to win the Listed Carlyon Stakes (1000m) first up, highlighting potential Group 1 spring aims.
Third Black Type Win For Snitzel’s Lazzura
A member of the Waller team to hold a dual acceptance leading into Saturday’s Randwick meeting, it was the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m) where 4yo Snitzel mare Lazzura came out on top, recording her third black type victory.
Winning Return for the Best in Australia - Via Sistina
Set to be crowned Australia’s Horse of the Year for last season, the mighty Fastnet Rock mare Via Sistina (IRE) returned on a rain soaked track at Randwick on Saturday to win the $1million Group I ATC Winx Stakes (1400m).