It was a case of little fish are sweet for the powerful Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable when they unleashed this expensive Not a Single Doubt two year-old at Canberra on Sunday.
Farnan won his only previous trial on November 6 and made it look all too easy on race day, travelling on the pace for Winona Costin and kicking away to win the 1000 metre juvenile by nearly five lengths in a slick 57.65 seconds.
Farnan was a $550,000 Magic Millions purchase from the Vinery Stud draft for Phoenix T'Breds (II) Ltd/Aquis Farms Pty Ltd and runs in the Aquis colours with Phoenix Thoroughbreds, who bred him, also retaining an interest.
A three-quarter brother to stakes-winner Sandbar, Farnan is the third winner from Group III winning Street Cry (IRE) mare Tallow, who was bought at the Magic Millions Broodmare Sale in 2017 for $250,000 by David Lucas when carrying Farnan. She has not produced a foal since then.
One to Watch – Canberra
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Farnan in upcoming sales:
Farnan in upcoming sales:
20 lots at Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
1 lot at MM Perth Yearling Sale
11 lots at Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
1 lot at MM Gold Coast March Yearling Sale
2 lots at MM Adelaide Yearling Sale
7 lots at Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale
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Race Result - John McGrath Auto Group Hcp 1000m
Canberra Track: Good(3) Time: 0:57.65
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Ms W Costin 58
Tnr: T G Sutherland Rdr: B Mc Dougall 58
Tnr: R & L Price Rdr: Brock Ryan 56
Tnr: J M Cleary Rdr: Ms J Taylor 58
Tnr: J M Cleary Rdr: Brodie Loy 58
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