2025 JUNE (Early) Online Sale
Particulars
Name: | Promises Kept (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Cluster (AUS) |
Dam: | More Than Promised (USA) |
Colour: | Brown |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 27 August 2019 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | No |
Location: | Forest Lodge MINERS REST VIC |
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Description
Promises Kept
A talented and consistent galloper, Promises Kept has just returned from a spell and is now 12 days into his new preparation. He’s progressing well in his work and is approximately a month away from his first gallop.
Last preparation, he was a standout performer in Tasmania, finishing a brave second in both the Hobart Cup and Launceston Cup — underlining his quality and staying credentials.
A striking, big-bodied horse with an excellent temperament, he looks set for another strong campaign ahead.
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Vendor's Contact Details
Vendor | Ciaron Maher Racing (as agent) |
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Phone | 0421628468 |
Pedigree
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PROMISES KEPT (AUS) | ||||
Brown gelding | Foaled 2019 |
CLUSTER (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2015). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, ATC Theo Marks S., Gr.2. Sire of 113 rnrs, 60 wnrs, inc. SP Promises Kept, Rocket Tiger, Gee Gees Darl and of Extra Manners, Brick'n'wood - Amazing Duck (H.K.), Spinola Bay, Lordster, Baglioni, Tarcoola Diva, Centaur, Lilidan, Always a Saint, Cluster's Rein, Flying Miracle, Smokin' Cod, Yet Tobe a Cod, Barnage, Galaxy Reign, Highground, Our Girl Boram, Tallu, Tauty, Native Leaf, etc.
1st dam MORE THAN PROMISED (USA), by More Than Ready. 7 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 8½f, US$278,392, Louisiana Downs Marie P DeBartolo Oaks, L, Pago Hop S., L, Remington Park Ricks Memorial S., L, Remington Park Oaks, L, 2d Calder GTOBA Oaks, L, Arlington Park Double Delta S., L, 3d Churchill Downs Distaff Turf Mile S., Gr.3, Calder Frances A Genter S., Gr.3, Louisiana Downs River Cities S., L, 4th Louisiana Downs Old South H., L. Dam of 5 foals, 4 to race, all winners- Promises Kept (g by Cluster) 3 wins. See below. Wicked Promise Matilda Robben Perfected Promise My Lady Dowry Political Pledge Sentenciado
2nd dam SACRED PROMISE, by Blushing John. Placed in U.S.A. Three-quarter-sister to Narmada MORE THAN PROMISED (f More Than Ready) 7 wins. See above.
3rd dam NONOALCA, by Nonoalco. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, Longchamp Prix de la Grotte, Gr.3, Prix des Réservoirs, Gr.3, Prix de la Cascade, 2d Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1, Evry Prix Chloé, Gr.3. Sister to Yamalco, half-sister to MAZEL TOV, Riverdina, New Generation GREAT NAVIGATOR (c Gulch) 5 wins-3 at 2-to 7f, US$313,112, Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, Gulfstream Park Spectacular Bid S., L, Hialeah Bahamas S., L, Meadowlands Comet S., L, 2d Gulfstream Park Hutcheson S., Gr.2, Fountain of Youth S., Gr.2, Monmouth Tyro S., L, 3d Monmouth Sapling S., Gr.2. NARGHILE (c Foolish Pleasure) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1500m to 2100m, 686,800fr., US$173,275, Turf Paradise H., L, Saint-Cloud Prix Samourai, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Fin Bec, Prix Jacques Laffitte, Prix Ocarina, 2d Longchamp Prix de la Butte Mortemart, L, Grand Prix de Lyon, L, Fairplex CB Afflerbaugh S., L. Sire. Nucleon (c Mr. Prospector) 4 wins at 6f, 6½f, £11,327, 13,417fr., US$86,478 in GB and U.S.A, Santa Anita Allowance, Aqueduct Allowance, 2d Golden Gate Oriental Magic H., L, Chantilly Prix d'Orgemont, 3d Garden State Equus H., L, Los Alamitos Mt Harvard H., L. Sire. Narmada BLACK TOM (c Langfuhr) 9 wins from 1700m to 3200m, A$619,005, WATC Perth Cup, Gr.2, Tattersall's Cup, L, Kalgoorlie Cup, L, Pinjarra Cup, L, WATC Easter Cup, Carlton Mid H., Yalaros H., 2d WATC St Leger, L, Larwood's Gift H., 3d WATC Perth Cup, Gr.2, CB Cox S., Gr.2, TJ Smith Trophy, L, Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Boulder Cup, L, WATC Show Ego H., 4th WATC CB Cox S., Gr.2, GA Towton Cup, L, Melvista S., L. Sire. Palace Man (g Palace Music) 8 wins to 1400m, R428,909, 2d Vaal Ascot-On-Vaal Sprint H., L, Newmarket Castle H., 4th Turffontein Transvaal Racecourse Bookmakers H., Gr.3. La Soeur Noir (f Indian Danehill) 5 wins from 1600m to 2200m, A$183,765, WATC Perthracing.com.au H., Purified Ice H., Moet & Chandon H., Singing the Blues H., 2d WATC Belmont Classic, L, Playeronline.com.au Welter H., Westspeed Stayers' Bonus H.-3 times, 3d WATC Puntathon H., Westspeed Stayers' Bonus H., 4th WATC Strickland S., Gr.3. Producer. Demon Queen (f Barely a Moment) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, 2d WATC Belmont Oaks, L, 3d WATC Westspeed Nursery H. Producer. Tender Moment TENDERLIT (f Lit de Justice) 4 wins at 2, €113,570, Roma Premio Alessandro Perrone, L, Premio Faenza, Premio Guidonia, Premio Aniene, 3d Milano Premio Primi Passi, Gr.3, Roma Premio Luigia Foggi, 4th Roma Premio Ubaldo Pandolfi, L, Napoli Criterium Partenopeo, L. Producer.
Race Record: 3 wins at 2200m, A$558,675, to 2024-25, Bendigo JC St Leger Trial H., TRC Summer Cup, 2d SAJC South Australian Derby, Gr.1, MVRC JRA Cup, Gr.3, TRC Hobart Cup, Gr.3, TTC Launceston Cup, Gr.3, MVRC Big Max Buggies H., 4th BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
PROMISES KEPT (AUS) 2019 Brown gelding
by Cluster - More Than Promised, by More Than Ready
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 2 | - | - | - | A$700 |
3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | - | A$320,475 |
4 | 3 | - | - | - | A$11,000 |
5 | 11 | 1 | 4 | - | A$226,500 |
Totals: | 24 | 3 | 7 | - | A$558,675 |
31/Mar/2022 | 8th of 8 (6.0) | Pakenham RC Modra Technology Maiden 2YO P., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:12.37. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Tijuana was 1st and Headline Story 2nd and Laisvas 3rd. Trainer: G Eurell. Owner: Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch). Jockey: Thomas Stockdale. | A$700 |
23/Apr/2022 | 12th of 14 (7.8) | MRC The Showdown, A$1,000,000, 1200m, time 1:10.80. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Kings Consort was 1st and Bello Beau 2nd and Volander 3rd. Trainer: G Eurell. Owner: Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch). Jockey: B Mc Dougall. | |
29/Dec/2022 | 9th of 10 (5.5) | Cranbourne TC Silks Cranbourne Maiden P., A$37,500, 1300m, time 1:18.50. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Shootoose was 1st and Northern Barrage 2nd and Hurricane Ketut 3rd. Trainer: G Eurell. Owner: Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch). Jockey: D Moor. | A$750 |
19/Jan/2023 | 2nd of 11 (0.8) | Pakenham RC Sportsbet Future Stars Series Maiden P., A$75,000, 1400m, time 1:26.60. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Northern Barrage was 1st and Distorted Mission 3rd. Trainer: G Eurell. Owner: Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch). Jockey: C Newitt. | A$15,900 |
09/Feb/2023 | 2nd of 12 (0.2) | Pakenham RC Superior Food Services Maiden P., A$40,000, 1600m, time 1:39.75. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Dictionary was 1st and Supertrail 3rd. Trainer: G Eurell. Owner: Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch). Jockey: C Newitt. | A$7,200 |
25/Feb/2023 | 9th of 13 (5.1) | MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, A$300,000, 1800m, time 1:49.42. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Pericles was 1st and Mr Maestro 2nd and Ausbred Rising Sun 3rd. Trainer: G Eurell. Owner: Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch). Jockey: C Newitt. | |
17/Mar/2023 | 1st of 8 (2.0) | Sale TC Mac Waste Group Maiden P., A$40,000, 2200m, time 2:20.10. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Winning Bid was 2nd and Cautious Interest 3rd. Trainer: G Eurell. Owner: Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch). Jockey: B Mc Dougall. | A$30,400 |
01/Apr/2023 | 1st of 14 (3.3) | Bendigo JC St Leger Trial H., A$200,000, 2200m, time 2:17.23. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Northern Barrage was 2nd and Nightsun 3rd. Trainer: G Eurell. Owner: Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch). Jockey: D R Beasley. | A$131,000 |
13/May/2023 | 2nd of 16 (0.8) | SAJC South Australian Derby, Gr.1, A$502,250, 2500m, time 2:40.43. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Dunkel was 1st and Aberfeldie Boy 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, Mr B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S Syndicate, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: M Zahra. | A$90,225 |
27/May/2023 | 4th of 18 (6.8) | BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, A$1,000,000, 2400m, time 2:29.63. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Kovalica was 1st and Fame 2nd and Stroke of Luck 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S Syndicate, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: M Zahra. | A$45,000 |
04/Sep/2023 | 6th of 8 | --trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Promitto was 1st and Cacofonix 2nd and Bellatrix Black 3rd. | |
18/Sep/2023 | 2nd of 3 | --trial--Wyong RC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Pericles was 1st and Vardon 3rd. | |
30/Sep/2023 | 6th of 15 (2.4) | ATC (Randwick) Bisley Workwear H., A$160,000, 1600m, time 1:35.03. Track good(4). Carried 60.50kg. Unspoken was 1st and Highlights 2nd and Altivo 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: J R Collett. | A$4,000 |
21/Oct/2023 | 8th of 10 (4.4) | ATC (Randwick) ACY Connect H., A$160,000, 2000m, time 2:02.92. Track good(4). Carried 60.50kg. Stroke of Luck was 1st and Raging Bull 2nd and Gan Teorainn 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: J R Collett. | A$3,500 |
15/Feb/2024 | 6th of 8 | --trial--Gosford RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. True Crime was 1st and Silvanito 2nd and Per Inaway 3rd. | |
28/Feb/2024 | 2nd of 6 | --trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Vincenzo was 1st and Inver Park 3rd. | |
16/Mar/2024 | 7th of 9 (4) | ATC (Rosehill) Rosehill Bowling Club H., A$160,000, 1400m, time 1:23.21. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Whinchat was 1st and Tavi Time 2nd and Razors 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: J B Mc Donald. | A$3,500 |
26/Aug/2024 | 5th of 8 | --trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 1000m. Right to Party was 1st and Independent Road 2nd and So Glamorous 3rd. | |
14/Sep/2024 | 13th of 15 (11) | VRC Sofitel H., L, A$175,000, 1400m, time 1:24.12. Track heavy(8). Carried 54.00kg. Chrysaor was 1st and Nicolini Vito 2nd and Holymanz 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: Jamie Kah. | |
05/Oct/2024 | 10th of 10 (6.3) | VRC Paris Lane S., L, A$175,000, 1400m, time 1:23.14. Track soft(6). Carried 54.00kg. Uncle Bryn was 1st and Plenty of Ammo 2nd and Comrade Rosa 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: Declan Bates. | |
26/Oct/2024 | 2nd of 7 (1.5) | MVRC JRA Cup, Gr.3, A$200,000, 2040m, time 2:06.68. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Future History was 1st and Kettle Hill 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: Declan Bates. | A$36,000 |
06/Nov/2024 | 6th of 8 (7) | Kyneton Cup, A$125,000, 2006m, time 2:01.64. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg. New York Hurricane was 1st and Too Close the Sun 2nd and Mathew 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: Declan Bates. | A$2,500 |
30/Nov/2024 | 4th of 14 (2.7) | MRC Vale Elvstroem H., A$130,000, 2400m, time 2:32.30. Track soft(6). Carried 58.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Kadavar was 1st and Divus Romulus 2nd and Grand Pierro 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: Ms D Keane. | A$6,500 |
28/Dec/2024 | 2nd of 13 (0.4) | MVRC Big Max Buggies H., A$150,000, 2040m, time 2:06.91. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Bankers Choice was 1st and Independent Road 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: Celine Gaudray. | A$27,000 |
19/Jan/2025 | 1st of 13 (1.8) | TRC Summer Cup, A$100,000, 2200m, time 2:17.08. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Strawberry Rock was 2nd and Kaliuwaa Falls 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin & Strada Del Barchino. Jockey: S Foley. | A$60,000 |
09/Feb/2025 | 2nd of 8 (0.2) | TRC Hobart Cup, Gr.3, A$250,000, 2400m, time 2:30.74. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Strawberry Rock was 1st and Alhambra Lad 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin, Strada Del Barchino & D Meaburn. Jockey: S Foley. | A$45,000 |
26/Feb/2025 | 2nd of 11 (0.5) | TTC Launceston Cup, Gr.3, A$250,000, 2400m, time 2:30.57. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Distrustful Award was 1st and Kaliuwaa Falls 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, B D Nettlefold, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S Syndicate, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, S A Lewin, Strada Del Barchino & D I Meaburn. Jockey: M Zahra. | A$45,000 |
10/Mar/2025 | 12th of 12 (22.4) | SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.2, A$350,000, 3200m, time 3:22.76. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Silent Surrente was 1st and Newfoundland 2nd and Grand Pierro 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, B D Nettlefold, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S Syndicate, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, S A Lewin, Strada Del Barchino & D I Meaburn. Jockey: B Shinn. | |
19/Apr/2025 | 5th of 8 (6.5) | MRC (Mornington) Enchanted Adventure H., A$150,000, 2000m, time 2:03.09. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Immediacy was 1st and Foujita San 2nd and Golden Crusader 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, W C Pearce, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, B D Nettlefold, A K Racing, C S White, A J Willoughby, D Edmonds, L B & J S Syndicate, G J Skien, B J O'Brien, S A Lewin, Strada Del Barchino & D I Meaburn. Jockey: John Allen. | A$4,500 |