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Lot: 21  African Academy (AUS)

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Buyer: Go Forward - $6,000

Particulars

Name:African Academy (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Turffontein (AUS)
Dam:Media Academy (AUS)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
DOB:09 September 2014
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST:No
Location:259 Keith Hall Lane KEITH HALL NSW
 
 

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Description

African Academy is fit healthy horse and he is in work ready to race.

We are moving him on to make room for our young horses coming through as we are only a small operation. He has performed well and would excel in the country or provisional areas.

He is a very straight forward horse that loves his work and is easy to have around the stables.

Please feel free to call me for any questions 0450340776

Location

259 Keith Hall Lane KEITH HALL NSW

Pedigree

 

 

AFRICAN ACADEMY
Chestnut gelding       Foaled 2014 
 

TURFFONTEIN Johannesburg (USA)HennessyStorm Cat
MythOgygian
Spirit of GraceDr Grace (NZ)Sir Tristram (Ire)
News Box (NZ)Bassenthwaite (GB)
MEDIA ACADEMY
    2007
Royal Academy (USA)NijinskyNorthern Dancer
Crimson SaintCrimson Satan
Snippet's GiftSnippetsLunchtime (GB)
Centaine's Gift (NZ)Centaine

TURFFONTEIN (AUS) (Chestnut 2004-Stud 2010). 5 wins-1 at 2, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1. Sire of 214 rnrs, 116 wnrs, inc. SW Fontiton (MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.2), Fontein Ruby, Widgee Turf, Lyuba, Bold Thruster, SP Crown Fontein, Turfane and of Alinjer, Mandela Effect, Turf Man, Fontein Lad, Faint Blaze, Finke, Safariann, Give Us a Go, Hunters Grace, Turf Crusher, Eskdale Girl, Rapid Bay, Meet Mr Taylor, Central Pass, Constantine, etc.

 

1st dam

MEDIA ACADEMY, by Royal Academy (USA). Unraced. Dam of 2 named foals, both winners-

 Beach Baby (g by Turffontein) 2 wins at 1250m, 1400m in 2018-19, 2d BRC Become a Member 2YO P., Ipswich TC Carlton Mid H., 3d GCTC Oakwood Farm H.

 African Academy (g by Turffontein) Winner. See below.

 

2nd dam

SNIPPET'S GIFT, by Snippets. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Half-sister to PRESENTLY, Another Time,  Head Over Heels (dam of NEW PREDATOR),  Gifted Lass (dam of SERENA MISS). Dam of 5 named foals, 3 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Houdini Hal. 2 wins at 1350m in Aust.

 Shanghai Pussycat. Unraced. Dam of-

 Hangover Too. 3 wins from 1300m to 1700m, 3d SCTC XXXX Summer Lime P., Spire Law H.

 

3rd dam

CENTAINE'S GIFT (NZ), by Centaine. 5 wins from 1850m to 2100m, STC Eveleigh H., 2d AJC Evening Peal H., STC Gnapur H., Maroubra RSL H., 3d AJC Walter Swinburn H., STC Crewman H., Waterfall H. Half-sister to Notwithstanding, The Almighty One. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

PRESENTLY (c Unbridled's Song) 10 wins-1 at 2-to 1250m, A$476,320, AJC Show County H., L, Hall Mark S., L, Razor Sharp H., L, NSW Tatt's RC Carrington S., L, STC Nivea Visage Girls Day Out H., Korea Racing Association H., Clarendon Homes H., Daily Telegraph Newspaper H., Cabra-Vale Diggers H., QTC Hourly 2YO H., 2d STC Frederick Clissold S., Gr.3, Star Kingdom S., Gr.3, AJC Razor Sharp H., L, 3d STC Satellite S., L, 4th AJC Challenge S., Gr.2, STC Missile S., Gr.3, Concorde S., Gr.3.

Another Time (f Gilded Time) Winner at 2, 2d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Red Waratah. 3 wins to 1550m, STC Caravan Camping Supershow H.

 Head Over Heels. Winner at 1100m, 2d VRC Johnstaff Projects H., SAJC Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., MVRC Pulse Pharmacy H., 3d MRC Love a Show 2YO H. Dam of 3 winners-

NEW PREDATOR (c New Approach) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R1,874,500, Greyville Drill Hall S., Gr.2, Turffontein Charity Mile, Gr.2, Citizen P., Vaal Racing It's a Rush P., 2d Turffontein Dingaans H., Gr.2, Hawaii S., Gr.2, 3d Turffontein Horse Chestnut S., Gr.1-twice, Greyville Mercury Sprint, Gr.1, Turffontein Johannesburg Spring Challenge, Gr.2, Get Your Tickets at Webticket S., 4th Greyville Gold Challenge, Gr.1, Turffontein Charity Mile, Gr.2, Johannesburg Spring Challenge, Gr.2, Greyville Drill Hall S., Gr.2, Turffontein Tony Ruffel S., Gr.3.

 Gifted Lass. Raced twice. Dam of 6 winners-

SERENA MISS (f Iffraaj) Top Filly on The 2014-15 NZ 2YO Free H. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$214,375, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Christmas in Centennial 2YO H., 2d WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Wanganui JC Veandercross Juvenile P., 3d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.

Gifted Lad (g Zabeel) 3 wins from 1950m to 2200m, 2d ARC Hamilton Eye Clinic H., SAJC Hughes Chauffeured Limousines. H., 3d VRC St Leger, L, ARC Warriors.kiwi H.

 

4th dam

FOREVER AND EVER, by Authentic Heir. Raced once. Half-sister to WRIT 'N' WONDER, She's Blushing. Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

Notwithstanding (c Nassipour) 3 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$139,430, VRC Bargain Box Fabrics Welter H., 2d Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2, 3d VRC Dalgety H., Gr.2.

The Almighty One (c He is Risen) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, NZ$31,625, A$124,750, BTC Marco Polo East West Cuisine H., MVRC Membership No Joining Fee H., 2d ARC Great Northern Foal S., L.

 Celebrity Status. Unplaced. Dam of 6 winners-

 Belongs in Lights. Raced once. Dam of 3 winners-

WEISSMULLER (g Handsome Ransom) 8 wins from 1200m to 2100m, NZ$149,585, A$15,075, Wellington S., Gr.3, Waikato RC NZ Horse Magic H., Wairoa RC Wairoa Cup, CJC Canterbury Club Luncheon H.

TRAVOLTA (g Handsome Ransom) 6 wins from 1300m to 2400m, NZ$46,800, A$457,910, ATC Cup, L, 2d ATC Summer Cup, Gr.3.

 

Race Record: 18 Starts 1-3-3 A$53,620.
Won Hawkesbury JK Williams Contracting Maiden H. (1600m), 2nd ATC Limitless Lodge Maiden P., Gosford Audi Alto Central Coast Maiden H., Ballina Mission at Aquis Farm H., 3rd ATC Light Horse Brigade Maiden P., Newcastle Polytrack Maiden P., Coff's Harbour Destination NSW P.

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

AFRICAN ACADEMY (AUS) 2014 Chestnut gelding
by Turffontein - Media Academy, by Royal Academy

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
39132A$45,960
49--1A$7,660
Totals:18133A$53,620
28/Apr/20177th of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 741m. Angel's Boy was 1st and Hualalai 2nd and Winds of Change 3rd.
19/May/20178th of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Cape Wickham was 1st and Bull Market 2nd and Seawatch 3rd.
25/Sep/20179th of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 735m. Tiki Bar was 1st and Classify 2nd and All Sassitude 3rd.
17/Oct/20175th of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Astroflash was 1st and Aisance 2nd and Association Seven 3rd.
26/Oct/20174th of 9
(2.5)
Hawkesbury RC Nestle Maiden H., A$34,625, 1300m, time 1:18.25. Track soft(5). Carried 55.50kg. Discreet Charm was 1st and Seine Net 2nd and Sasuba 3rd. Trainer: A & E Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: Josh Adams.A$1,380
14/Nov/20172nd of 6
(0.8)
Gosford RC Audi Alto Central Coast Maiden H., A$48,450, 1200m, time 1:10.51. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Americana Magic was 1st and Elementae 3rd. Trainer: A & E Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: J R Collett.A$7,920
29/Nov/20172nd of 7
(1.3)
ATC (Wyong) Limitless Lodge Maiden P., A$48,950, 1350m, time 1:19.73. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Impulsive was 1st and Miss Shanti 3rd. Trainer: A & E Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: B Shinn.A$7,920
15/Mar/20187th of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Phoenix Charm was 1st and Star of Phoenix 2nd and American Honor 3rd.
10/Apr/20183rd of 6--trial--Gosford RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Boca Grande was 1st and Music Master 2nd.
14/Apr/20183rd of 7
(2.4)
Newcastle JC Polytrack Maiden P., A$28,600, 1200m, time 1:11.61. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Monsieur Macron was 1st and Baltic Success 2nd. Trainer: A & E Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: A Layt.A$2,920
25/Apr/20183rd of 7
(2.3)
ATC (Randwick) Light Horse Brigade Maiden P., A$47,750, 1400m, time 1:22.20. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Stryke Rock was 1st and Sazavee 2nd. Trainer: A & E Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: B Shinn.A$4,950
10/May/20181st of 6
(1.0)
Hawkesbury RC JK Williams Contracting Maiden H., A$28,600, 1600m, time 1:36.24. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Hiero was 2nd and Stealthy 3rd. Trainer: A & E Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: B Shinn.A$16,630
23/May/20187th of 9
(10.6)
ATC (Canterbury) Vale Don Storey H., A$38,700, 1550m, time 1:32.21. Track good(3). Carried 55.00kg. Gresham was 1st and Revolver 2nd and Jolly Honour 3rd. Trainer: A & E Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: C W Brown.A$500
21/Jul/20189th of 12
(5.5)
Qld Tatt's RC Winning Edge Presentations P., A$40,000, 1350m, time 1:19.98. Track good(3). Carried 55.50kg. Italia Bella was 1st and Looks Like Elvis 2nd and Rhyming 3rd. Trainer: S B Lee. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: Dale Smith.
27/Jul/20182nd of 8
(1.3)
Ballina JC Mission at Aquis Farm H., A$20,000, 1410m, time 1:29.82. Track soft(5). Carried 60.50kg. Howick was 1st and Kopella 3rd. Trainer: S B Lee. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: Jake Bayliss.A$3,740
18/Aug/201811th of 12
(11.1)
GCTC Bernie's Produce P., A$40,000, 1400m, time 1:22.82. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Saxton Rock was 1st and Junction 2nd and Arterial 3rd. Trainer: S B Lee. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: Jake Bayliss.
21/Sep/20187th of 10
(3.2)
Ipswich TC Book Melbourne Cup Luncheon P., A$16,000, 1350m, time 1:21.84. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Bullet Shot was 1st and Big Buds 2nd and Princess Cavallo 3rd. Trainer: S B Lee. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: M Cahill.
02/Oct/20183rd of 12
(2.2)
Coff's Harbour RC Destination NSW P., A$21,560, 1600m, time 1:37.81. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Fuji Fury was 1st and Delacroix 2nd. Trainer: S B Lee. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: B Looker.A$2,100
04/Feb/20192nd of 5--trial--Ballina JC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Duke of Frederick was 1st and Eiffel Star 3rd.
18/Feb/20197th of 8
(1.8)
Ballina JC Spill the Beans at Aquis H., A$21,560, 1305m, time 1:20.01. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Wallander was 1st and Mr Spin 2nd and She Tells Lies 3rd. Trainer: S B Lee. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: R Plumb.A$500
09/Mar/20196th of 7
(7.8)
GCTC Marriott H., A$21,000, 1200m, time 1:09.74. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Tziporah was 1st and Inkblot 2nd and Junction 3rd. Trainer: S B Lee. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: R Plumb.A$400
23/May/20195th of 11
(3.8)
Hawkesbury RC Gold Crest Security H., A$35,000, 1400m, time 1:22.71. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. McMahon was 1st and Hostwin Saturn 2nd and Art of More 3rd. Trainer: Edward Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: S Guymer.A$1,280
29/Jun/201910th of 11
(12.9)
Newcastle JC NPSGFC H., A$35,000, 1400m, time 1:24.76. Track soft(5). Carried 55.00kg. Mandalong Tapit was 1st and Song and a Prayer 2nd and East Esplanade 3rd. Trainer: Edward Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: G Buckley.A$1,000
13/Jul/20195th of 7
(4.5)
Wyong RC Suzy McClelland H., A$34,300, 1350m, time 1:21.77. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Moana Jewel was 1st and My Demetra 2nd and Pride of Darci 3rd. Trainer: Edward Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: S Guymer.A$1,280
22/Jul/20194th of 8
(4.5)
Goulburn Mazda H., A$20,560, 1500m, time 1:29.10. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Tricky Gal was 1st and Roseirro 2nd and Rubino Veloce 3rd. Trainer: Edward Cummings. Owner: Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: C M Murphy), C M Murphy, Mrs C Murphy, S Arena & N Arena. Jockey: S Guymer.A$1,100
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.