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Lot: 11  King's Crossing (NZ)

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Buyer: R Goodwin Racing - $50,000

Particulars

Name:King's Crossing (NZ)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Almanzor (FR)
Dam:Spiriting (NZ)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:06 September 2019
COB:NZ
Disclosures:Previous Surgery
GST:No
Location:1300 Barwon Heads Rd CONNEWARRE VIC
 
 
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Description

Great opportunity to own and race consistent stayer King's Crossing.

The Almanzor gelding has won three times and has placed at metropolitan level on multiple occasions during his 22 career starts.

His last victory June 7 only two months ago and he is a horse that prefers racing on a firm surface.

The five-year-old would be ideal for a weaker racing environment.

The horse is sound, floats well, is a good ride and can swim.

An inspection during this auction can be arranged by appointment only by calling Jack on 0434 577 419.

*** Please note the horse had abdominal surgery as a yearling for a stomach impaction ***

Location

1300 Barwon Heads Rd CONNEWARRE VIC

Pedigree

 

 

KING'S CROSSING
Bay gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

ALMANZOR (FR) Wootton Bassett (GB)IffraajZafonic (USA)
BalladoniaPrimo Dominie
DarkovaMaria's MonWavering Monarch
DarkaraHalling (USA)
SPIRITING
    2005
Montjeu (Ire)Sadler's WellsNorthern Dancer
FloripedesTop Ville
Polly's Pocket (USA)Pirate's BountyHoist the Flag
Just Plain PollyTruxton King

ALMANZOR (FR) (Bay or Brown 2013-Stud 2018). 8 wins-3 at 2, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in NZ in 2021-22. Sire of 407 rnrs, 223 wnrs, 18 SW, inc. Manzoice (VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1), Circle of Fire, Castle Way, Positivity, Athabascan, Almara, Moonlight Magic, Sudbina, Zabmanzor, Cheval d'Or, (Lord) Dynastic, Nucleozor, Ahuriri, Around Midnight, Rajapour, Katoucha, Lassaut, Unanimous Consent, SP Mary Shan, etc.

 

1st dam

SPIRITING, by Montjeu (Ire). Winner at 2000m in NZ. Half-sister to JUST POLITE (dam of LADIES FIRST, LADIES MAN), Taiters - Take the Gold (Sing.), Savsbelle. Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

TOP OF THE RANGE (g by Savabeel) 5 wins from 1400m to 2500m, A$555,110, Bendigo Cup, Gr.3, MVRC Alinta Chinese New Year H., MRC Chef's Hat South Melbourne H., Mitavite Summer Challenge H., 2d SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.2, MRC Coongy H., Gr.3, VRC Curragh Racecourse H., MRC Ladbrokes H., 3d VRC Roy Higgins H., L, Summer on the Lawn H., MVRC MSC Signs Stayers Series H., 4th BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2.

King's Crossing (g by Almanzor (Fr)) 3 wins. See below.

 Clement Legend (g by Ocean Park) 7 wins from 1650m to 2200m, HK$5,194,000, HKJC Tai Shue Wan H., Sham Tseng H., Bowrington H., Lam Tsuen River H., Yau Kom Tau H., Panasonic Washing Machine H., Lukfook Stellar Collection H., 2d HKJC Birch H., 3d HKJC Mount Davis H., Thomson H., Cleveland H., Citi Priority H., Parus H.

 High Spirits (f by Darci Brahma) 4 wins from 2100m to 3200m, WRC BCD Travel Tour to Japan H., HR Chalmers H., 3d Hawkes Bay Trinity Hill H.

 Wicker (g by Ocean Park) Winner at 1800m, HKJC Lukfook Antique Gold H., 3d HKJC Yi O H.

 Millie Georgia (f by Savabeel) Winner at 1600m in NZ.

 

2nd dam

POLLY'S POCKET (USA), by Pirate's Bounty. Winner at 2 in U.S.A. Sister to JUST PLAIN SMART, three-quarter-sister to PIRATE'S QUILL, half-sister to Count Remains, No Frills. Dam of 13 named foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

JUST POLITE (f Dehere) 8 wins from 1100m to 2000m, A$188,100, STC Kingston Town S., Gr.3, BTC Bottlemart H., Call 13 62 55 H., QTC Our Rosalee H., Kranji H., SCTC XXXX Fillies & Mares H., 2d QTC Eagle Farm S., L, MRC Dean Hogan The Good Guys H., BTC Making Loans Easy! H., 3d STC Hill S., Gr.2, MRC Northwood Plume H. Dam of 6 winners-

LADIES FIRST (f Dylan Thomas) 9 wins from 1400m to 3200m, NZ$495,060, A$17,500, Auckland Cup, Gr.1, Rangitikei Gold Cup, L, Wanganui Cup, L, Auckland Co-Op Taxis H., Waikato RC SVS Hamilton Cup, Taranaki RC New Zealand Bloodstock Finance H., NZB Insurance Pearl Series H., Marton JC Rayner Building H., 2d ARC Westinghouse Nathan's Memorial H., Egmont Cup, Taranaki RC Landmark Homes H., 3d Taranaki RC Metric Mile, Gr.3, Manawatu RC Ricoh H.

LADIES MAN (g Zed) 7 wins from 1400m to 2200m, NZ$571,192, A$60,000, to 2023-24, Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, WRC Trentham S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Nathans Memorial H., Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic on Sale H., Taranaki RC Stella Artois H., 2d VRC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.3, Marton JC Metric Mile H., Gr.3, Taranaki RC Seaton Park H., Sinclair Electrical S., 3d Auckland TR New Zealand S., Gr.1, Auckland Cup, Gr.2, Marton Cup, L, Taranaki RC McCurdy Trucks H., Paslode H., 4th Wellington Cup, Gr.3.

Taiters - Take the Gold (Sing.) (g End Sweep) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m in NZ and Singapore, Hawkes Bay Speights Juvenile S., 2d Foxton RC Castletown S., L, 4th Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, CJC South Island 2YO S., L, Matamata RC Slipper S., L.

Savsbelle (f Savabeel) Placed at 3, A$104,520, 2d AJC Hayai P., 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1.

 Sir Laszlo. 7 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$173,840, ATC Pro-Ride H., MRC Vale Bart Cummings H., 2d SAJC Moet & Chandon H., 3d VRC Rain Lover H.

 Classy Polly. 3 wins at 1600m, CJC Air New Zealand H., Elldridge Lynch H., 2d Ashburton 2YO Classic. Producer.

 

3rd dam

JUST PLAIN POLLY, by Truxton King. Winner at 2 in U.S.A. Half-sister to BACCALAUREATE, ALLQUILLO (dam of DIANNE'S LADY), SHARP-EYED QUILLO,  Classy Quillo (dam of BARAQUILLO, MONEY BY ORLEANS),  Quillummo (dam of GAL IN A RUCKUS, PIRATE'S QUILL),  Bonquill (dam of REGAL QUILLO). Dam of 12 named foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

JUST PLAIN SMART (g Pirate's Bounty) 16 wins-5 at 2, US$103,300, Turf Paradise ATBA Sales S. (c&g), L, Prescott Downs Futurity, 2d Prescott Downs Thoroughbred Derby, Prescott Downs Sprint H., 3d Turf Paradise Futurity, L.

No Frills (f Never Tabled) 6 wins, 2d Turf Paradise Susan's Girl H., Prescott Downs Sprint H., 3d Turf Paradise Genuine Risk H., L. Producer.

Count Remains (g Benton Creek) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 5½f, 6f, 2d Turf Paradise Arizona Breeders' Futurity (2YOc&g), L, ATBA Spring Sales Stake Trial, 3d Turf Paradise ATBA Spring Sale S., L, 4th Turf Paradise Arizona Stallion S., L.

 Plain or Fancy. 6 wins in U.S.A. Dam of 4 winners-

Just Plain Fancy (f Falstaff) 3 wins-1 at 2, US$138,425, 2d Golden Gate Moraga H., L, 3d Bay Meadows Mid-Peninsula S. (f), L, Ken Arnold Ranch H., L. Dam of 3 winners-

STALKING TIGER (g Twin Spires) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 6f, US$210,363, Hollywood Park Haggin S., L, 2d Santa Anita Baldwin S., Gr.3, Del Mar Graduation S., L, 3d Santa Anita San Pedro S., L.

 Simply Polly. Raced once. Dam of 5 winners-

Simply Siber (f Siberian Summer) 2 wins at 2, 2d Sam Houston Park Bayou City S., L.

 

Race Record:

3 wins at 1750m, 2400m, A$188,800, to 2023-24, 2d VRC Polytrack Mahogany Challenge Final, MRC Big Screen Company 2YO H., 3d Geelong Classic, L, VRC National Jockeys Trust Trophy H.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

KING'S CROSSING (NZ) 2019 Bay gelding
by Almanzor - Spiriting, by Montjeu

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
21-1-A$9,000
311122A$114,525
492--A$63,975
51---A$1,300
Totals:22332A$188,800
08/Mar/20221st of 3--trial--Colac TC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Miss Cinnamoncider was 2nd and Quang Tri 3rd.
06/Apr/20222nd of 5
(5.8)
MRC Big Screen Company 2YO H., A$50,000, 1400m, time 1:24.66. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Foujita San was 1st and Dream Hour 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt N8 (Mgr:j Kanga). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$9,000
14/Sep/20228th of 13
(7.4)
MRC Ladbrokes Mates Mode Maiden P., A$55,000, 1300m, time 1:18.42. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. The Deputy was 1st and Yaki Ishi 2nd and Lottwon 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt N8 (Mgr:j Kanga). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$1,100
01/Oct/202212th of 12
(20.6)
VRC Super Impose S., L, A$175,000, 1800m, time 1:48.40. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Mr Maestro was 1st and Red Sun Sensation 2nd and Berardino 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Kanga). Jockey: Craig Williams.
19/Oct/20223rd of 15
(0.7)
Geelong Classic, L, A$200,000, 2200m, time 2:17.65. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Grand Pierro was 1st and Let'srollthedice 2nd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Kanga). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$18,000
29/Oct/202211th of 16
(8.9)
VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, A$2,000,000, 2500m, time 2:40.86. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. Manzoice was 1st and Sharp 'n' Smart 2nd and Aberfeldie Boy 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Stampolitis). Jockey: John Allan.
18/Mar/20231st of 12
(3.3)
Geelong St Patrick's RC Life Member Pat Rowan Maiden P., A$27,000, 1726m, time 1:47.78. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Maravich was 2nd and Turpin's Torment 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Stampolitis). Jockey: Patrick Moloney.A$14,850
07/Apr/20232nd of 16
(0.2)
Geelong RC St Leonards Hotel H., A$100,000, 2200m, time 2:19.06. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Instigator was 1st and Figo the Great 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Stampolitis). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$18,000
06/May/20236th of 8
(10.3)
SAJC Skycity H., A$45,000, 2014m, time 2:07.12. Track soft(7). Carried 56.50kg. First Immortal was 1st and Eaglelou 2nd and Smiling Assassin 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Stampolitis). Jockey: J Mott.A$1,075
20/May/20233rd of 12
(2.8)
VRC National Jockeys Trust Trophy H., A$150,000, 2000m, time 2:03.75. Track soft(5). Carried 54.00kg. First Immortal was 1st and Son of Solly 2nd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Stampolitis). Jockey: Ms L J Meech.A$13,500
03/Jun/20234th of 16
(0.7)
VRC RCH Staff Appreciation P. H., A$150,000, 2000m, time 2:04.49. Track soft(7). Carried 55.50kg. Verifier was 1st and Midnight Lady 2nd and My Brothers Keeper 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Stampolitis). Jockey: Ms L J Meech.A$7,500
01/Jul/20232nd of 14
(1.3)
VRC Polytrack Mahogany Challenge Final, A$200,000, 2500m, time 2:38.96. Track soft(5). Carried 54.00kg. First Immortal was 1st and Lavish Thinker 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Stampolitis). Jockey: Celine Gaudray.A$36,000
22/Jul/20235th of 10
(1.7)
MRC Edward Bode H., A$150,000, 2400m, time 2:29.30. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Moveforlex was 1st and Fun Sunday 2nd and Gottabesavvy 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr:j Stampolitis). Jockey: B Shinn.A$4,500
24/Sep/20238th of 13
(5.9)
VRC Darley Spring Preview H., A$50,000, 2550m, time 2:40.18. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Fearentless was 1st and Insulation 2nd and Affordable 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: Jamie Kah.A$1,000
25/Oct/20231st of 9
(0.1)
Geelong RC Canadian Club H., A$50,000, 2400m, time 2:30.11. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Commando Drift was 2nd and Rockeby Road 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$27,500
25/Nov/20238th of 11
(8.3)
Cranbourne TC Rhino the Wrecker H., A$80,000, 2500m, time 2:41.93. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Haaracaine was 1st and Balinor 2nd and Chihuly 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$1,600
25/Apr/20247th of 15
(4)
VRC WGCDR Ian Bayles DFC H., A$65,000, 1600m, time 1:36.85. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Moveforlex was 1st and Heed the Omens 2nd and Our Empress Zoe 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: Jamie Kah.A$1,300
11/May/20247th of 16
(11.2)
MRC Darren Gauci H., A$80,000, 2000m, time 2:05.44. Track soft(6). Carried 55.50kg. Savoir Faire was 1st and Quantum Cat 2nd and Dschingis Prestige 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: Declan Bates.A$1,600
01/Jun/20247th of 10
(6.1)
SAJC Fotobase Group H., A$65,000, 2000m, time 2:13.15. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. Silent Command was 1st and Ammo Amor 2nd and Dixie Whistler 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: Kayla Crowther.A$1,300
07/Jun/20241st of 13
(1.5)
Swan Hill JC Qube Logistics H., A$50,000, 2400m, time 2:35.79. Track good(4). Carried 61.00kg. The True Believer was 2nd and Joffrey 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: Ben Allen.A$27,500
21/Jun/20246th of 11
(5)
Geelong RC Check Your Mates H., A$27,000, 2418m, time 2:31.84. Track good(4). Carried 61.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Preferential was 1st and Freedom Escape 2nd and Wuddzz 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: Tatum Bull.A$675
24/Jul/20245th of 9
(6.3)
MRC Sportsbet H., A$50,000, 2400m, time 2:36.26. Track soft(6). Carried 60.00kg. Brilliant Venture was 1st and Wuddzz 2nd and Dschingis Prestige 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: B Shinn.A$1,500
03/Aug/20247th of 10
(1.7)
Murray Bridge RC In Memory of Dean Holland H., A$11,000, 2500m, time 2:43.61. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg. Fox Gem was 1st and Noonday Gun 2nd and Smiling Assassin 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T O'Brien, M W O'Keeffe, Mrs J O'Brien, C E J Stewart, C J W Stewart, B G Blood, J F Hardwick, Mrs J D Duncan, T H Rourke, A Lennen, Mrs G Sims & Metcap Mgt No 8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis). Jockey: Fred W Kersley.A$1,300
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.