2020 SEPTEMBER (Late) Online Sale

Lot: 43 The Launcher (AUS)

This sale has ended

Buyer: S Dowling - $6,000

Particulars

Name:	The Launcher (AUS)
Category:	Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:	Smart Missile (AUS)
Dam:	Hemingway Rules (AUS)
Colour:	Bay
Sex:	Gelding
DOB:	16 November 2014
COB:	AUS
Disclosures:	Throat operation
GST:	Yes 100%
Location:	1196 Wallamore Rd TAMWORTH NSW
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Description

Last start winner at Armidale on 20th September.

Has pulled up well from the run. A sound consistent performer who is ready to win again.

An absolute pleasure to have around the stable and an easy horse to train.

Performs best on good - firm tracks

Being sold to dissolve a partnership.

Please note; this horse has had throat surgery in 2018

Race Replay from 20th of September.

https://racing.racingnsw.com.au/FreeFields/VideoResult.aspx?MeetDate=2020Sep20&VenueCode=ODE5Mjg=&RaceNumber=7&MeetingCategory=Professional&VideoFileType=FullReplay

Location

1196 Wallamore Rd TAMWORTH NSW

Pedigree
Form

Pedigree



THE LAUNCHER
Bay gelding		Foaled 2014

SMART MISSILE

Fastnet Rock

Danehill (USA)

Danzig

Piccadilly Circus

Royal Academy (USA)

Comical Smile (USA)

Comic Strip

Red Ransom

Explosive

Fappiano

HEMINGWAY RULES
2004

Hemingway (Ire)

Spectrum

Rainbow Quest

Welsh Love

Ela-Mana-Mou

Raunchy Ruler

Rancho Ruler

Rancher

Lady Lindlum

Capital Asset (USA)

SMART MISSILE (AUS) (Bay 2008-Stud 2012). 3 wins-2 at 2, ATC Todman S., Gr.2. Leading Aust. First Season Sire 2015-16. Sire of 512 rnrs, 350 wnrs, 19 SW, inc. Maid of Heaven (ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1), Smart Melody, I'll Have a Bit, Crosshaven, Ballistic Boy, Debellatio, Jericho Missile, Ready to Prophet, Smart 'n' Sexy, Broadwayandfourth, Missile Mantra, Beauty, Final Award, Irish Bet - Hong Kong Bet (H.K.), Smart Coupe, Exocet, etc.

1st dam

HEMINGWAY RULES, by Hemingway (Ire). 3 wins at 1000m, 1100m in Aust. Half-sister to MAN OF ILLUSION, REALLY GOOD. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Profit Share (g by Domesday) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1700m, A$324,000, MRC William Hill P., 2d VRC Murray Cox 2YO H., MVRC Antler Luggage VOBIS Gold Star, SAJC Sportingbet 2YO H., Ballarat TC Thomas Jewellers Eureka Stockade, VRC Gifte H.

The Launcher (g by Smart Missile) 4 wins. See below.

Smart Al (g by Al Maher) 3 wins to 1300m in Aust.

Snitzelway (f by Snitzel) Placed in Aust.

2nd dam

RAUNCHY RULER, by Rancho Ruler. Winner at 1100m in Aust. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners-

MAN OF ILLUSION (c Encosta de Lago) 6 wins to 1250m, US$105,882, A$51,400, Churchill Downs Aegon Turf Sprint S., Gr.3, BTC Albert & Logan News H., 2d Lone Star Park Turf Sprint H., L, 3d Keeneland Shakertown S., Gr.3. Sire.

REALLY GOOD (g Revoque) 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, S$534,920, Singapore TC Three Rings Trophy, L, Kranji Mile, L, Class 1 H., Class 2 H., Benchmark 67 H., Class 4 H., Benchmark 53 H., 2d Singapore TC Lion City Cup, L, Kranji Sprint, L, Racing Guide Trophy, 3d Singapore TC Raffles Cup, L, New Paper Trophy.

King Charles. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2d VRC Tasman H.

Hemingway Rules. 3 wins. See above.

On Tap. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 900m in Aust.

The Other Man. 2 wins at 1700m in Aust.

Grano d'Oro. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

Jamaican Hurry. 5 wins at 1200m, A$185,835, in 2019-20, VRC Furphy Ale Sprint H., Vale Darby McCarthy OAM H., MRC (Mornington) Macpherson Kelley H., 2d MRC Neds Same Race Multi H., 3d MRC (Mornington) Thebigscreencompany.com H.

Artie's Gold. 4 wins from 1600m to 2100m, A$81,563 in Aust.

Grand Schiller. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

Denison Star. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

Robbie's Star. 10 wins from 1300m to 3500m, A$252,690, to 2019-20, Bendigo JC Horse of the Year 15/8 P., 3d MRC Australian Hurdle, Ballarat TC JJ Houlahan Hurdle.

Hostar. 4 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$169,435, to 2019-20, MRC Le Pine Funerals H., 2d SAJC Table & Chair Company H., 3d MVRC Inglis Catalogues Out Now H., MRC Blue Star Print H.

Paul's Regret. Winner at 1200m, A$111,450, in 2019-20, MVRC Antler Luggage P., 2d MRC VOBIS Gold Dash, 3d VRC Rivette Series Final.

Raunchy Rhythm. Placed in Aust.

The Duchess. Unraced. Dam of-

Hezhome. 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, A$121,450, to 2019-20, 2d Rockhampton JC Yearling Sale 2YO Classic.

3rd dam

Lady Lindlum, by Capital Asset (USA). 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$101,195, VATC Leica Show H., Chisholm H., AJC Mooltan H., STC Marrickville H., 2d SAJC Queen of the South S.H., Gr.2, MVRC Don Hams & Bacon H., VATC Mercedes-Benz H., 3d MVRC Australia Day H., VATC Swell Time H., 4th VATC Easter Cup, Gr.3, MVRC Diamond Jubilee S., L. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:-

Fay Fay. 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, HKJC Chicago H., Des Voeux H., Shek Pik H., 2d HKJC Causeway Bay H., 3d HKJC Deep Water Bay H.

Star of Frontier. 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1550m in Aust.

Raunchy Ruler. Winner. See above.

Karaoke Friend. Winner at 1400m in Aust.

4th dam

CREPELLINA, by St. Crepe (GB). 3 wins from 1450m to 2050m in Aust. Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

Lady Lindlum (f Capital Asset) 8 wins. See above.

Little Troy. 8 wins from 1400m to 1850m, QTC Novice H., Meanmi Shadow Novice H.

5th dam

FRENCH MAST, by Masthead (GB). Unplaced. Three-quarter-sister to Beau Sign, half-sister to Coral Girl. Dam of 5 foals, all winners.

Race Record: 25 Starts 4-5-3 A$90,275.
Won Moe S&S Hire Maiden P. (1114m), Armidale Locals 4 Locals H. (1100m), Quirindi Perretts Taxi H. (1000m), Wellington Wellington Soldier's Memorial H. (1100m), 2nd Tamworth J T Fossey Tamworth H., JT Fossey H., Ipswich TC K&R Plumbing Supplies H., Mildura Fair Dinkum Fencing H., Toowoomba Gainsborough Lodge H., 3rd Scone Ross Mechanical Services H., Ipswich TC Entertain at the ITC H., Swan Hill Bottle O Swan Hill H.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

THE LAUNCHER (AUS) 2014 Bay gelding
by Smart Missile - Hemingway Rules, by Hemingway

(in Australia)

Age	Runs	1st	2nd	3rd	Earnings
3	4	1	1	-	A$26,370
4	8	-	2	2	A$13,550
5	10	2	2	1	A$38,075
6	3	1	-	-	A$12,280
Totals:	25	4	5	3	A$90,275

21/Nov/2017	1st of 6 (0.8)	Moe RC S&S Hire Maiden P., A$31,870, 1114m, time 1:07.03. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Mr Money Bags was 2nd and Alberts Lad 3rd. Trainer: D K Weir. Owner: B J Spicer, Musk Creek Farm P/L, 21st Century Trade Group (No 5) Pty Ltd, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Ms C Croughan, R Goldbloom, J Wu, F Magnabosco, H Kelly, K Matthews, M Hayne, G Kapa. Jockey: J Mott.	A$20,570
09/Dec/2017	10th of 11 (8.3)	Pakenham RC O'Connor Beef H., A$121,200, 1000m, time 0:58.26. Track soft(7). Carried 59.50kg. Bel Sonic was 1st and Spirit of Aquada 2nd and Elite Legacy 3rd. Trainer: D K Weir. Owner: B J Spicer, Musk Creek Farm P/L, 21st Century Trade Group (No 5) Pty Ltd, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Ms C Croughan, R Goldbloom, J Wu, F Magnabosco, H Kelly, K Matthews, M Hayne, G Kapa. Jockey: John Allan.	A$1,600
28/May/2018	4th of 6	--trial--Werribee RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Bel Sonic was 1st and Signature Street 2nd and The Last Napoleon 3rd.
27/Jun/2018	6th of 9 (4.2)	MVRC Woodside Park Stud H., A$49,700, 1000m, time 1:01.01. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Jungle Queen was 1st and Golden Key 2nd and The Mayor 3rd. Trainer: D K Weir. Owner: B J Spicer, Musk Creek Farm P/L, 21st Century Trade Group (No 5) Pty Ltd, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Ms C Croughan, R Goldbloom, J Wu, F Magnabosco, H Kelly, K Matthews, M Hayne, G Kapa. Jockey: B Rawiller.	A$800
28/Jul/2018	2nd of 9 (1.3)	Mildura RC Fair Dinkum Fencing H., A$20,000, 1100m, time 1:05.80. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Wrapsody was 1st and Mysticano 3rd. Trainer: D K Weir. Owner: B J Spicer, Musk Creek Farm P/L, 21st Century Trade Group (No 5) Pty Ltd, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Ms C Croughan, R Goldbloom, J Wu, F Magnabosco, H Kelly, K Matthews, M Hayne, G Kapa. Jockey: H Coffey.	A$3,400
10/Aug/2018	6th of 7 (2.1)	Geelong RC John Condon H., A$23,750, 1100m, time 1:05.58. Track synthetic. Carried 59.00kg. Tycoon Dancer was 1st and All Too Sublime 2nd and River Lee 3rd. Trainer: D K Weir. Owner: B J Spicer, Musk Creek Farm P/L, 21st Century Trade Group (No 5) Pty Ltd, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Ms C Croughan, R Goldbloom, J Wu, F Magnabosco, H Kelly, K Matthews, M Hayne, G Kapa. Jockey: John Allan.	A$625
31/Aug/2018	4th of 6 (1.0)	Mildura RC Melbourne Cup Day Packages H., A$22,500, 1000m, time 1:00.76. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Conga d'Oro was 1st and Unshackled 2nd and Circus Dancer 3rd. Trainer: D K Weir. Owner: B J Spicer, Musk Creek Farm P/L, 21st Century Trade Group (No 5) Pty Ltd, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Ms C Croughan, R Goldbloom, J Wu, F Magnabosco, H Kelly, K Matthews, M Hayne, G Kapa. Jockey: D Yendall.	A$1,125
22/Sep/2018	4th of 8 (0.5)	Tatura RC Greater Shepparton City H., A$20,000, 1100m, time 1:04.23. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Millie the Missile was 1st and Lagerfeld 2nd and Heavenward 3rd. Trainer: D K Weir. Owner: B J Spicer, Musk Creek Farm P/L, 21st Century Trade Group (No 5) Pty Ltd, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Ms C Croughan, R Goldbloom, J Wu, F Magnabosco, H Kelly, K Matthews, M Hayne, G Kapa. Jockey: J Lorensini.	A$900
02/Oct/2018	3rd of 5 (3.3)	Swan Hill JC Bottle O Swan Hill H., A$18,000, 1200m, time 1:10.62. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Wasabi was 1st and Forbid Me Not 2nd. Trainer: D K Weir. Owner: B J Spicer, Musk Creek Farm P/L, 21st Century Trade Group (No 5) Pty Ltd, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Ms C Croughan, R Goldbloom, J Wu, F Magnabosco, H Kelly, K Matthews, M Hayne, G Kapa. Jockey: D Yendall.	A$1,600
17/Nov/2018	10th of 12 (6.7)	Roma TC Bardrill H., A$15,000, 1000m, time 0:58.73. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Goresbridge was 1st and Fish Burger 2nd and Wild Justice 3rd. Trainer: Ben Currie. Owner: J Wu & Ms D T Currie. Jockey: B BALL.	A$300
01/Dec/2018	2nd of 11 (0.3)	Toowoomba TC Gainsborough Lodge H., A$19,000, 1300m, time 1:18.73. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Splitz was 1st and Ironborn 3rd. Trainer: Ben Currie. Owner: J Wu & Ms D T Currie. Jockey: N Tomizawa.	A$3,300
21/Dec/2018	2nd of 5 (0.1)	Ipswich TC K&R Plumbing Supplies H., A$21,000, 1350m, time 1:21.41. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Kirin's Lad was 1st and Higher Love 3rd. Trainer: Ben Currie. Owner: J Wu, Mrs D T Currie, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin & D McRae. Jockey: N Tomizawa.	A$3,800
05/Jan/2019	3rd of 9 (0.9)	Ipswich TC Entertain at the ITC H., A$21,000, 1350m, time 1:20.69. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. La Pulga was 1st and Weston 2nd. Trainer: Ben Currie. Owner: J Wu, Mrs D T Currie, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin & D McRae. Jockey: N Tomizawa.	A$1,900
24/Nov/2019	1st of 12 (1.0)	Quirindi JC Perretts Taxi H., A$22,000, 1000m, time 0:56.34. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Too Hard to Call was 2nd and Ammate 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, Mrs D T Currie, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin & D McRae. Jockey: Ms S Clenton.	A$11,200
09/Dec/2019	1st of 13 (1.0)	Wellington RC Wellington Soldier's Memorial H., A$22,000, 1100m, time 1:04.04. Track good(3). Carried 60.50kg. Seawatch was 2nd and Denace 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Billy Cray.	A$11,200
27/Dec/2019	9th of 9 (4.2)	Gosford RC Malcolm Cusick S., A$60,000, 1200m, time 1:10.14. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Americana Magic was 1st and Celer 2nd and Through the Cracks 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: R Dolan.	A$1,625
11/Jan/2020	9th of 13 (4.5)	ATC (Randwick) TAB Highway H., A$75,000, 1200m, time 1:09.78. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -0.50kg). Assault'n'bathory was 1st and Lady Demi 2nd and Tale of the Kraut 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Ms S Clenton.	A$1,750
14/Feb/2020	3rd of 10 (2.7)	Scone RC Ross Mechanical Services H., A$21,560, 1000m, time 0:57.54. Track soft(5). Carried 60.00kg. Emperor's Star was 1st and Baby Merlin 2nd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Billy Cray.	A$2,100
25/Feb/2020	2nd of 9 (2.0)	Tamworth JC JT Fossey H., A$22,000, 1000m, time 0:57.08. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Cocky Rocky was 1st and Emperor's Star 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Ms S Clenton.	A$3,900
08/Mar/2020	2nd of 10 (0.1)	Tamworth JC J T Fossey Tamworth H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:09.80. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Whosyourhousemate was 1st and Elle's Nel 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Ms S Clenton.	A$5,300
27/Mar/2020	13th of 14 (6.4)	Muswellbrook RC Tab.com.au Country Magic H., A$50,000, 1450m, time 1:27.95. Track soft(6). Carried 58.50kg. Larynx was 1st and Absolute Trust 2nd and Polish Train 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Ms S Clenton.
06/Jul/2020	9th of 13 (4.1)	Moree RC MPC Earthmoving H., A$22,000, 950m, time 0:53.42. Track good(3). Carried 59.50kg. Elle's Nel was 1st and Tully Ho 2nd and The Pharoah 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Kirk Matheson.	A$500
24/Jul/2020	7th of 12 (4.0)	Tamworth JC Kosciuszko Tickets H., A$22,000, 1000m, time 0:56.80. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Wallace Street was 1st and Golden Avenger 2nd and Ratler 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Kirk Matheson.	A$500
07/Aug/2020	6th of 9 (2.5)	Tamworth JC Kosciuszko Ticket on Sale H., A$22,000, 1200m, time 1:12.02. Track soft(6). Carried 58.50kg. Arleta was 1st and Yulong Base 2nd and The Pharoah 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Kirk Matheson.	A$540
16/Aug/2020	6th of 7 (23.0)	Narromine Shire Council H., A$22,000, 1300m, time 1:23.85. Track heavy(10). Carried 58.00kg. Divine Jewel was 1st and Bid to Fame 2nd and Bravissimo 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Billy Cray.	A$540
20/Sep/2020	1st of 11 (0.2)	Armidale JC Locals 4 Locals H., A$22,000, 1100m, time 1:05.96. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Moonhawk was 2nd and Fortnite 3rd. Trainer: Melanie O'Gorman. Owner: J Wu, B J Chisholm, J A McLoughlin, D McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman. Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor.	A$11,200