2025 JUNE (Late) Online Sale
Particulars
Name: | Struck Gold (NZ) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Castledale (IRE) |
Dam: | Gold Charm (NZ) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 07 November 2019 |
COB: | NZ |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 20% |
Location: | 1640 George Downes Dr KULNURA NSW |
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Description
Struck Gold is a well-put-together 5-year-old gelding, standing approximately 15.3hh and built for consistency and performance.
A proven performer, he’s notched up three wins between 1200m and 1300m, with an additional seven placings to his name – a testament to his reliability and competitiveness.
Currently rated 67, he’s sound, straightforward, and has plenty of racing left in him. A genuine, uncomplicated horse who’s a pleasure to work with, Struck Gold is ideal for those seeking a ready-to-race type with upside and minimal fuss.
A solid addition to any stable or syndicate.
This horse is offered for sale under the rules of usual public auction. Veterinary records remain the property of Freedman Racing. If you wish to organise an independent veterinary assessment, please enquire within.
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Vendor's Contact Details
Vendor | Anthony Freedman Racing (as agent) |
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Phone | 0430081042 |

Pedigree
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STRUCK GOLD | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2019 |
CASTLEDALE (IRE) (Bay 2001-Stud 2006). 5 wins-2 at 2, Santa Anita Derby, Gr.1. Sire of 194 rnrs, 123 wnrs, inc. SW Nikki's Sandcastle (Keeneland Fayette S., Gr.2), Castlzeberg, Moss 'n' Dale, Its Destinys Child, Madame Giry, Rox the Castle, Slimline, Little Emily, SP Wild Jack, Prince of Passion, Silverdale, Knights Realm, King of the Castle, He's Cavalier, Miss Maximuss, Queen of the Castle, Zbeauty and of Silk 'n' Dale, Shaara, etc.
1st dam GOLD CHARM, by Pins. Unplaced. Sister to Pinsgold, half-sister to ZILZIE, Entirely Saintly Struck Gold
2nd dam REGAL HALO (CAN), by Alwuhush. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 5f, 7f, US$110,474, Woodbine Muskoka S., L. Half-sister to BASQUEIAN, SIR EBONY KNIGHT, Gran Nijinsky, Fairy Valley ZILZIE (f Generous) 6 wins from 1300m to 2000m, NZ$119,875, A$69,600, Taranaki Cup, Gr.3, Rotorua Challenge P., Gr.3, MRC Doncaster BMW P., 2d Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, MRC Coffex Cup H., Waikato RC Bulginbaah H., 3d Avondale JC Sheriff H., 4th CJC Warstep S., L. Dam of 8 winners- Banda Spice (f Show a Heart) 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$226,600, BRC Summer Provincial Series Final H., 2d BRC Mount Alvernia College H., 3d Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L, BRC Iona Old Boys H., Hamilton Hotel H., SCTC XXXX H., 4th BRC Helen Coughlan S., L. Producer. Orient Line (g Show a Heart) 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$330,460, VRC Saintly H., MRC Ladbrokes Up Challenge H., TROA Jockeys Trust H., 2d VRC Hilton Hotels & Resorts S., L, Murray Cox H., MRC Martin Collins Australia H., Pakenham RC Dasame Developments H., 3d MVRC Sweeney Estate Agents H., MRC Mitavite Challenge Heat 6 H., Grand Hotel Frankston H., Racing.com H., 4th Bendigo Guineas, L, Sale Cup, L. Queen Sweeper Pinsgold (g Pins) 10 wins to 1400m, NZ$133,981, CJC Mohua H., South Canterbury RC D'Cash & Patapan Dash H., CJC Fendalton Eye Clinic H., Sunsmart H., 2d Otago RC Fire & Mechanical Sprint H., Natural Destiny at Clearview Park H., Gore RC Auto Funds O'Connor Richmond H., Oamaru JC Glenmoa Farms Ltd Waitaki River Trophy, 3d Otago RC Eclipse S., L, Amberley RC Sonia & Garry Thompson H. Cannonise Entirely Saintly THE HOLY ONE (c Tavistock) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, A$195,000, MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, MRC Clanbrooke Racing H. Woodini MILLBANK - TIME LEGEND (H.K.) (g Keeper) 4 wins to 1200m, NZ$16,625, A$119,950, MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, Waipa RC VE Veterinary Services H., 3d VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3.
3rd dam Valse Musette, by Halo. 4 wins-1 at 2, 2d Woodbine Fury S., L. Half-sister to MOTERAL. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:- BASQUEIAN (g Bounding Basque) 13 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 1½m, US$1,056,289, Monmouth Red Bank H., Gr.3, Woodbine Queen's Plate S., L, Durham Cup, L-3 times, Fort Erie Breeders' S., L, 2d Hawthorne Gold Cup, Gr.2, Aqueduct Sport Page H., Gr.3, Woodbine Queenston S., L, Plate Trial S., L, 3d Aqueduct Cigar Mile H., Gr.1. SIR EBONY KNIGHT (g Show Dancer) 9 wins-2 at 2-from 5f to 8½f, US$197,521, Woodbine Clarendon S., L, 3d Woodbine Vandal S., L. REGAL HALO (f Alwuhush) 3 wins. See above. Gran Nijinsky (c Nijinsky's Secret) 7 wins in Panama, 3d Presidente Remon Clasico Dia del Trabajo, L. Fairy Valley FIRESPIKE (c Flower Alley) 7 wins-2 at 2-from 7½f to 8½f, US$332,718, Ocala OBS Championship S. (c&g), L, Gulfstream Park West Juvenile Turf S., L, 2d Woodbine Victoria Park S., L, 3d Turfway Park Spiral S., Gr.3. Sire. El Charro (c Put it Back) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1m, US$194,067, 2d Gulfstream Park Mucho Macho Man S., L, 4th Gulfstream Park West Smooth Air S., L. Leaning Tower KARELIAN (g Bertrando) 10 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 9f, US$788,675, Keeneland Maker's Mark Mile S., Gr.1, Churchill Downs River City H., Gr.3, Arlington Park Sea O Erin H., L, Tampa Bay S., L, Keeneland Allowance, Gulfstream Park Allowance, 2d Keeneland Turf Mile S., Gr.1, Hollywood Park Shoemaker Mile S., Gr.1, Colonial Downs Kitten's Joy S., L. FROSTMOURNE (c Speightstown) 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1m to 9f, US$685,788, Penn Mile S., Gr.2, Delaware Park Kent S., Gr.3, Belmont Awad S., L, 2d Aqueduct Woodhaven S., L, 3d Gulfstream Park Tropical Turf S., Gr.3, 4th Monmouth S., Gr.2, Belmont Hill Prince S., Gr.3, Pilgrim S., Gr.3. LE GRAND FRISSON (c Smart Strike) 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 3300m, 171,328,000¥, Tokyo Oasis S., L, Kyoto Rashomon S., Sapporo World All-Star Jockeys 4th Leg, Hakodate Hokuto Tokubetsu, 4th Saga Summer Champion, L. Colgan's Chip (g Cee's Tizzy) 4 wins at 6f, 1m, US$233,377, Santa Anita Allowance, 2d Oak Tree Mile S., Gr.2, Del Mar California Dreamin' H., L, Oak Tree California Cup Mile S., L. Mint Chip (c Johar) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 8½f, 9f, US$118,339, Keeneland Allowance, 3d Turfway Park Tejano Run S., L, 4th Woodbine Marine S., L, Turfway Park Prairie Bayou S., L.
Race Record: 3 wins to 1300m, NZ$1,350, A$118,565, to 2024-25, SAJC Skycity H., 2d ATC Hawaii Five Oh H., MRC Ladbrokes Live Betting H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
STRUCK GOLD (NZ) 2019 Bay gelding
by Castledale - Gold Charm, by Pins
(in New Zealand, Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | A$21,877 |
4 | 8 | 1 | 4 | - | A$43,090 |
5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | A$54,850 |
Totals: | 16 | 3 | 5 | 2 | A$119,817 |
03/Nov/2022 | 2nd of 9 | --trial--Matamata RC Maiden Catchweight 1000 trial, 1000m, time 1:01.08. All Shook Up was 1st and Aequus 3rd. | |
29/Nov/2022 | 2nd of 8 (1¼) | --trial--Avondale JC Maiden Catchweight 1000 trial, 1000m, time 1:01.93. Joy of Spring was 1st and Alminette 3rd. | |
12/Dec/2022 | 1st of 6 (½ L) | --trial--Avondale JC Maiden Catchweight 1000 trial, 1000m, time 1:03.16. Persuader was 2nd and Our Turn 3rd. | |
21/Mar/2023 | 4th of 7 | --trial--Taupo RC Maiden Catchweight 900 trial, 900m, time 0:53.86. Ardee Seven was 1st and Young Diva 2nd and Caitlyns Wish 3rd. | |
03/Jun/2023 | 3rd of 11 (0.5) | Avondale JC All Spark Electrical Maiden S., NZ$15,000, 1200m, time 1:16.94. Track heavy(10). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Heart of Alladin was 1st and Kerbline 2nd. Trainer: D C Lang. Owner: T O Harrison. Jockey: E H Nicholas. | NZ$1,350 |
19/Jul/2023 | 1st of 8 | --trial--Latrobe Valley RC Barrier Trial, 950m. Goodifwecould was 2nd and Frosty Vonn 3rd. | |
28/Jul/2023 | 1st of 11 (4.0) | Echuca RC Moama Blues Festival Maiden P., A$37,500, 1300m, time 1:22.16. Track heavy(8). Carried 58.00kg. Favourite Child was 2nd and Grey Ghost 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No. 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No. 14. Jockey: Jordan Childs. | A$20,625 |
17/Aug/2023 | 2nd of 12 (1.8) | Seymour RC Dixon Transport Insurance H., A$35,000, 1300m, time 1:18.29. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Acclimatise was 1st and Charm Wing 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No. 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No. 14. Jockey: Jordan Childs. | A$6,300 |
30/Aug/2023 | 2nd of 10 (0.5) | MRC Ladbrokes Live Betting H., A$50,000, 1300m, time 1:18.88. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Baroque Road was 1st and Darceandermill 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No. 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No. 14. Jockey: Jordan Childs. | A$9,000 |
15/Sep/2023 | 2nd of 7 (1.3) | Geelong RC Wilsons Real Estate H., A$27,000, 1221m, time 1:12.17. Track good(3). Carried 59.50kg. Miss Galore was 1st and Come Along Jeffrey 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No. 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No. 14. Jockey: Jordan Childs. | A$4,590 |
28/Jan/2024 | 5th of 11 (4.5) | Geelong RC Roderick Insurance Brokers H., A$35,000, 1206m, time 1:11.03. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Lulu Darling was 1st and Freeways 2nd and Komachi 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: Jordan Childs. | A$1,050 |
24/Feb/2024 | 9th of 15 (3.6) | SAJC Grand Syndicates H., A$50,000, 1200m, time 1:10.34. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Solar Blast was 1st and Texan Windstorm 2nd and Maracourt 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: J Noonan. | A$1,000 |
11/Jun/2024 | 1st of 10 (2) | Sale TC Kwik Tip Bins H., A$27,000, 1212m, time 1:16.53. Track heavy(8). Carried 59.00kg. Superset was 2nd and Abaddon 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: Ethan Brown. | A$14,850 |
11/Jul/2024 | 2nd of 9 (3.3) | Bendigo JC Apiam H., A$35,000, 1300m, time 1:19.56. Track soft(7). Carried 61.00kg. Ultimate Kiss was 1st and Skiing 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: Ethan Brown. | A$6,300 |
24/Jul/2024 | 13th of 14 (5.8) | MRC Ive H., A$50,000, 1300m, time 1:19.12. Track soft(6). Carried 58.00kg. Ithadtobezou was 1st and Teser 2nd and Ultimate Kiss 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: Ethan Brown. | |
26/Aug/2024 | 3rd of 8 | --trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 1000m. Strange Alert was 1st and Kokako 2nd. | |
07/Sep/2024 | 1st of 9 (0.7) | SAJC Skycity H., A$65,000, 1250m, time 1:15.59. Track soft(6). Carried 54.00kg. All Beans was 2nd and Jacks on Ice 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: Teodore Nugent. | A$35,500 |
26/Sep/2024 | 3rd of 10 (1.4) | Geelong RC Elephant Afterparty H., A$40,000, 1347m, time 1:21.13. Track soft(6). Carried 60.00kg. Calico Jack was 1st and Tasman Park 2nd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: M Zahra. | A$3,600 |
24/Feb/2025 | 8th of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Yoshinobu was 1st and Ikasara 2nd and Seascape 3rd. | |
10/Mar/2025 | 1st of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Angel Capital was 2nd and Tartaglia 3rd. | |
19/Mar/2025 | 6th of 8 (5.3) | ATC (Wyong) Bishop Collins Accountants H., A$55,250, 1200m, time 1:08.69. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Imperial Force was 1st and Iconic Treasure 2nd and Miss Busslinger 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: Benjamin Osmond. | A$1,800 |
02/Apr/2025 | 4th of 9 (1) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Vinnie Champion Sire H., A$56,875, 1200m, time 1:12.02. Track soft(7). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Tuned was 1st and Modella 2nd and California Sunrise 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: Anna Roper. | A$3,600 |
13/May/2025 | 7th of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 790m. Vegas Raider was 1st and Miss Backchat 2nd and Bat Out of Hell 3rd. | |
21/May/2025 | 2nd of 6 (1.2) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Hawaii Five Oh H., A$52,000, 1100m, time 1:06.65. Track heavy(10). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Apex was 1st and Fangela 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: Jace McMurray. | A$10,350 |
04/Jun/2025 | 13th of 14 (7.8) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Vale Syd Brown H., A$60,000, 1300m, time 1:19.24. Track soft(7). Carried 57.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Fiddlers Green was 1st and Kadall 2nd and Believe in Angels 3rd. Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman. Owner: Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14. Jockey: Benjamin Osmond. |