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Lot: 109  Lightning Express (AUS)

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Buyer: AJ Purcell - $20,000

Particulars

Name:Lightning Express (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Impending (AUS)
Dam:Doojah (AUS)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
DOB:18 October 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST:No
Location:26 Heinz St EAST BENDIGO VIC
 
 
 

Description

LIGHTNING EXPRESS

Link to one of his Singapore wins below (known as Lightning Strike over there)

https://youtu.be/-txPj-aGY_4?si=aySATUOrHmq_SPWO

Lightning Express is a versatile and consistent galloper with over $190,000 in prizemoney and five career wins to his name — including a recent Bendigo BM64 victory in May 2025.

He has raced in competitive provincial and country company and consistently performs well with the right run. He handles firm and soft ground and has proven to be effective between 1400m to 1800m.

His current form profile and suggest he would be well-suited to racing in a weaker jurisdiction, where he could continue to thrive and add further wins to his record.

The ownership group has elected to sell as they make way for a number of promising younger horses coming through the system.

For further information, please contact:

Tim Fitzsimmons – 0484 276 942

This horse is offered for sale under the usual rules of public auction. Veterinary records remain the property of Fitzsimmons Racing. If you wish to arrange an independent veterinary inspection, please enquire prior to bidding.

Location

26 Heinz St EAST BENDIGO VIC

Pedigree

 

 

LIGHTNING EXPRESS (AUS)
Chestnut gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

IMPENDING LonhroOctagonal (NZ)Zabeel
Shadea (NZ)Straight Strike (USA)
MnemosyneEncosta de LagoFairy King (USA)
My JulietCanny Lad
DOOJAH
    2003
DanewinDanehill (USA)Danzig
Cotehele House (GB)My Swanee
NawadderMarscayBiscay
PurposeVain

IMPENDING (AUS) (Bay 2013-Stud 2018). 5 wins-1 at 2, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1. Sire of 262 rnrs, 137 wnrs, inc. SW Impendabelle (WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2), Kin, Cool Memory, SP Hope at Hand, Running By, Zoete's Rock, Stormchaser, Surprise Coming, Pacific Vampire, Moko and of Sunset Dreaming, Russian Dancer, Dampen, Impending War, Galactic Empire, Pensativa, Close at Hand, Convergent, Cortain, Elusive Impact, Final Illusionist, Gawnski, etc.

 

1st dam

Doojah, by Danewin. 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$156,300, AJC Chartered Accountants H., Striking Force H., STC Cathay Pacific P., 2d AJC PJ Bell H., L, Hawkesbury RC Woodlands Crown, 4th GCTC Silk Stocking H., L. Three-quarter-sister to HADAAF, Danish Magic, half-sister to OASIS BLOOM, UNDERESTIMATION. Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

 Davor (g by Bernardini (USA)) 5 wins from 1200m to 1950m, A$78,440, 3d Ipswich TC Ray White P.

 Lightning Express (g by Impending) 5 wins. See below.

 Future Dreams (g by Dream Ahead (USA)) 5 wins at 1200m, A$121,855 in Aust.

 Pass (f by Lonhro) Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Another Sheila. 5 wins at 1000m, 1050m, A$78,085 in Aust.

 Taketheshot. 3 wins to 1200m, A$90,110 in Aust.

 Don't Pass Go. Unraced. Dam of-

 Pentonville Road. Winner at 900m in 2024-25 in Aust.

 My Daanah (f by Old Deuteronomy (USA)) Placed at 2 in Aust. Dam of-

 Shut the Frontgate. 2 wins at 1100m, 3d MVRC Big Swing Golf 2YO Fillies H.

 

2nd dam

Nawadder, by Marscay. 3 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$100,945, VATC Cadbury's Time Out H., MVRC Members' H., VATC Cranbourne Golf Club H., 2d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, VATC Thomas North H., MVRC Cumberland H., VRC Higgins Coatings H., VATC Wenona Girl H., 3d VATC Aare H., AJC Ruling Ways H., MVRC VBBA P.H. Half-sister to LADY PURPOSE,  Belle Desire (dam of HADAAF). Dam of 8 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

OASIS BLOOM (f Al Maher) 2 wins at 1600m, 1700m, A$326,900, MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2, VRC Crown Promenade Trophy, 2d MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2, MRC Herbert Power S., Gr.2, Race-Tech Classic, L, 4th VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1. Dam of 2 winners-

 Efflorescence - Majestic Star (H.K.). 6 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$116,326, HK$8,083,100, MRC Neds Price Boost Multi 2YO H., HKJC Egret H., Blue Pool H., Chai Wan H., Hung Hom Bay H., 2d HKJC Cricket Club Valley H.

UNDERESTIMATION (g Al Samer) 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$356,355, VRC Anzac Day S., L, MVRC St Albans S., L, SAJC Hamilton Holden H., VRC George Watson H., SAJC Medallion Homes H., 2d SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.3, ATC Palmerbet H., 3d VRC Brian Beattie H., MVRC Dominant H., SAJC Schweppes SA Sprint Series H., Peter Elberg Funerals H., St Andrews Hospital H.

Doojah (f Danewin) 3 wins. See above.

 Cavalier King - Oriental Milan (Mac.). 8 wins to 1400m in Aust. and Macau, STC Arrowfield Stud H.

 Al Nader. Winner at 1400m, ATC TAB Rewards H., 3d ATC TAB More Than Just Winning P.

 

3rd dam

PURPOSE, by Vain. 8 wins-5 at 2-to 1200m, A$79,900, AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.3, STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.3, Sweet Embrace S., L, AJC Mick Ferry H., Mary Gilmore H., Lachie Melville H., STC Segenhoe Stud H., Garden Island H., 4th AJC Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, Sir Brian Crowley S., L, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., L. Three-quarter-sister to Summer Retreat, half-sister to HEMISPHERE,  Glory Days (dam of COCKADE). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

LADY PURPOSE (f Sir Tristram) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2000m, A$124,100, VRC Waltzing Lily H., L, VATC Norman Robinson S., L, 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2, VATC Grace Darling H., 3d VATC Debutante S., Gr.3, VRC Dimattina Arcadia Tomato P. Producer.

Nawadder (f Marscay) 3 wins. See above.

 Belle Desire. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, WATC Cable Beach H., 2d WATC San Toy H., 3d WATC Azalia H., Budget 4 Wheel Drive H. Dam of 6 winners-

HADAAF (g Danewin) 15 wins-3 at 2-from 900m to 1800m, A$750,233, STC Civic S., L, AJC Hayai Welter H., 2d STC Sky High S., L, 3d BRC Lord Mayor's Cup, Gr.3, STC Premier's Cup, L.

Danish Magic (f Danewin) 2 wins at 2, A$673,890, AJC Heroic 2YO Championship S., STC Wests Ashfield 2YO H., 3d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, Widden S., L. Producer.

Savedbythebell (g Secret Savings) Winner at 2, 2d BTC Golden S., L, Universal McCann H., QTC Programmed Maintenance Services H.

 Serves the Purpose. 2 wins at 1500m, 1600m, STC Seven Hills H., 2d AJC 13 Squadron Association H., 3d AJC Freckles H., STC Moraitis H. Dam of 5 winners-

Golden Quatz (f Johann Quatz) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2000m, R184,060, Durbanville Cape Summer H., 3d Kenilworth Final Fling S., Gr.3. Producer.

 La Plume. Winner at 2, 3d STC NSW Independent Teachers 2YO H. Dam of 6 winners-

Grand Juror (f Zeditave) 5 wins to 1400m, A$138,410, AJC Clifton Gardens H., STC Dave Humphries 20 Years President H., 2d AJC Dulcify H., L, 3d MVRC Alexandra S., L. Producer.

 

Race Record:

5 wins from 1400m to 1800m to 2024-25 in Aust. and Singapore, 4th Singapore TC Stewards' Cup, L.

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

LIGHTNING EXPRESS (AUS) 2019 Chestnut gelding
by Impending - Doojah, by Danewin

 

(in Australia, Singapore)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
33---A$7,552
4104-3A$147,109
571-2A$25,794
Totals:205-5A$180,455
15/Mar/20221st of 7--trial--Echuca RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Babu King was 2nd and Lovely Llama 3rd.
04/May/20235th of 6--trial--Singapore TC Official Race Trial, 1000m. Track good. Silo was 1st and Lim's Sinai 2nd and Super Baby 3rd.
30/May/20231st of 4--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Lonhro Gold was 2nd and Nimbus Courage 3rd.
11/Jun/20237th of 14
(5.5)
Singapore TC What's New Maiden S., S$75,000, 1200m, time 1:10.00. Track slow. Carried 57.00kg. Citygoldgeneration was 1st and Boss Nine Nine 2nd and Popeyethesailorman 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: M Zahra.
06/Jul/20231st of 8--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Maze was 2nd and Sirbring Colt 3rd.
15/Jul/20234th of 12
(1.0)
Singapore TC 2&3yo Maiden, S$75,000, 1200m, time 1:10.37. Track good. Carried 57.00kg. Boss Nine Nine was 1st and Tantheman 2nd and Cash King 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: Marc R Lerner.S$3,375
30/Jul/20234th of 12
(7.6)
Singapore TC Maiden Race, S$75,000, 1400m, time 1:22.41. Track good. Carried 57.00kg. Black Storm was 1st and Creative Dreams 2nd and Sweet n Sour 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: K A'isisuhairi.S$3,375
17/Aug/20233rd of 9--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Cash King was 1st and Bakeel 2nd.
27/Aug/20233rd of 14
(1.5)
Singapore TC Lim's Kosciuszko S., S$30,000, 1400m, time 1:22.99. Track good. Carried 58.00kg. Wins One was 1st and Bingo Master 2nd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: J Bowman.S$2,902
12/Sep/20233rd of 8--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Eruption was 1st and Super Baby 2nd.
23/Sep/20231st of 10
(4.0)
Singapore TC Debt Collector H., S$30,000, 1600m, time 1:34.98. Track g0. Carried 58.00kg. Exceed Natural was 2nd and Blue Idol 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: V Duric.S$16,065
12/Oct/20234th of 7--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Axel was 1st and Wait U Know 2nd and Pacific Star 3rd.
21/Oct/20231st of 13
(1.5)
Singapore TC Class 4 H., S$50,000, 1600m, time 1:34.22. Track g0. Carried 52.50kg. Lim's Puncak Jaya was 2nd and Great Warrior 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: Ron Stewart.S$26,775
11/Nov/20231st of 14
(0.1)
Singapore TC Cooptado H., S$50,000, 1600m, time 1:34.31. Track g0. Carried 55.50kg. Galaxy Bar was 2nd and Great Warrior 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: V Duric.S$26,775
07/Dec/20235th of 7--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Our Secret Weapon was 1st and Joyful Stars 2nd and Black Storm 3rd.
21/Dec/20231st of 7--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Eruption was 2nd and Brazilian Song 3rd.
30/Dec/20231st of 12
(1.3)
Singapore TC Class 4 H., S$50,000, 1800m, time 1:47.37. Track good. Carried 58.00kg. Split Second (Sing.) was 2nd and Super Bowl 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: V Duric.S$26,775
12/Mar/20244th of 6--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Cash Cove was 1st and Elite Jubilation 2nd and Big Tiger 3rd.
21/Mar/20243rd of 7--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Greatham Boy was 1st and Fame Star 2nd.
30/Mar/20243rd of 10
(2.3)
Singapore TC Class 3 H., S$70,000, 1400m, time 1:21.52. Track good. Carried 54.50kg. January was 1st and Aniki 1st. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: R Curatolo.S$6,772
21/Apr/20244th of 11
(1.8)
Singapore TC Born to Fly H., S$70,000, 1600m, time 1:34.36. Track good. Carried 54.50kg. Sabah Ace was 1st and Energy Baby 2nd and So Hi Class 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: C Schofield.S$3,150
16/May/20241st of 7--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. King of Sixty-One was 2nd and Lim's Craft 3rd.
25/May/20243rd of 8
(0.7)
Singapore TC Class 3 H., S$70,000, 1800m, time 1:48.42. Track good. Carried 54.00kg. So Hi Class was 1st and Istataba 2nd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: R Curatolo.S$6,772
20/Jun/20241st of 7--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. Tennet Tentennet was 2nd and Diaz 3rd.
30/Jun/20244th of 11
(1.4)
Singapore TC Stewards' Cup, L, S$150,000, 1600m, time 1:35.03. Track dead. Carried 57.00kg. Lim's Saltoro was 1st and Bestseller 2nd and Makin 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: C Schofield.S$6,750
21/Jul/20245th of 12
(4.6)
Singapore Derby, L, S$17,000, 1800m, time 1:47.36. Track good. Carried 57.00kg. Lim's Saltoro was 1st and Makin 2nd and Hole in One 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: J Bowman.S$7,200
05/Sep/20243rd of 6--trial--Singapore TC Official Race Trial, 1000m. Track good. Flying Nemo was 1st and Star North 2nd.
14/Sep/20245th of 12
(2.3)
Singapore TC Class 3 H., S$70,000, 1400m, time 1:22.34. Track good. Carried 54.00kg. Energy Baby was 1st and Te Akau Ben 2nd and Aniki 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: W H Kok.S$1,260
26/Sep/20244th of 5--trial--Singapore TC Practice Trial, 1000m. Track good. So Hi Class was 1st and The Wild Goal 2nd and Fire 3rd.
05/Oct/202410th of 13
(4.7)
Singapore TC SR Nathan Cup, S$85,000, 1600m, time 1:34.44. Track good. Carried 59.00kg. Pacific Warrior was 1st and Man of Action 2nd and Free and Happy 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: Buffalo & Elvin Racing Stable. Jockey: R Curatolo.
18/Apr/20253rd of 9
(0.9)
Echuca RC Good Friday Appeal H., A$65,000, 1400m, time 1:25.81. Track good(4). Carried 62.50kg. Excel and Fly was 1st and Delivering 2nd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: K Lee & V Elvin. Jockey: H Coffey.A$5,850
06/May/20255th of 11
(1.8)
Bendigo JC Service Centre H., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:37.10. Track good(4). Carried 61.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). Crown Crusher was 1st and Realika 2nd and Sandwina 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: K Lee & V Elvin. Jockey: Tom Prebble.A$810
20/May/20253rd of 7
(2.3)
Kilmore TC C+M Build Group H., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:40.57. Track good(4). Carried 62.50kg. Rock Revolution was 1st and Giddy Up Warrior 2nd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: K Lee & V Elvin. Jockey: Beau Mertens.A$2,160
30/May/20251st of 10
(0.1)
Bendigo JC Happy Birthday Peter Downward H., A$27,000, 1400m, time 1:25.36. Track good(4). Carried 61.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). Juja Kibo was 2nd and Lord Domino 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: T L Fitzsimmons, K Lee & V Elvin. Jockey: Ms J Kennedy.A$14,850
14/Jun/20258th of 11
(7.7)
Bendigo JC Elmore Cup, A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:38.92. Track soft(6). Carried 61.50kg. Promised Land was 1st and Altruist 2nd and Didn't Miss Many 3rd. Trainer: T Fitzsimmons. Owner: T L Fitzsimmons, K Lee & V Elvin. Jockey: Mr M Aitken.A$675
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.