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2022 SEPTEMBER (Late) Online Sale

Lot: 45  Upgrade Me (ex Yulong Status) (AUS)

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Buyer: Ashton Downing Racing - $25,000

Particulars

Name:Upgrade Me (ex Yulong Status) (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Tavistock (NZ)
Dam:Soriano (NZ)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:04 October 2017
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:3427 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd BIDDADDABA QLD
 
 
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Description

UPGRADE ME (Tavistock/Soriano)

DUAL WINNING MILER, BY TAVISTOCK, OUT OF CHAMPION MIDDLE DISTANCE MARE BY SAVABEEL.

Upgrade Me is a lightly raced gelding by Champion Sire, Tavistock, and out of the Champion Middle Distance Savabeel mare, Soriano.

Upgrade Me claimed his first victory as a 3YO over 1600m by 3.5L, after two more placings he then claimed his second victory at Ipswich over a mile for a second time. His most recent run was a 4th at Eagle Farm on the 7th September 2022. To date, Upgrade Me has had 14 starts, 2 wins, 2 further placings and has collected $78,000 in prize money.

For his age, he is a lightly raced horse that has plenty of upside to come. By Tavistock and out of a 2000m G1 winner by Savabeel, we would expect Upgrade Me to improve now that he is of an older age.

Although Upgrade Me’s dam was an elite 3 & 4YO, she only came into her own at an age of 5 & 6 claiming her first G1 victory in the 2000m G1 Zabeel Classic and G1 Herbie Dyke Stakes, with Group One placings in the G1 Thorndon Mile, G1 Hawkes Bay Spring Classic and G1 Windsor Park Plate to follow. As a 6yo, she took out the G2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes and G2 Tauranga Stakes with a placing in the G1 Captain Cook Stakes.

Tavistock’s older Group winning Geldings include VOLKSTOCK’N’BARREL, FLYING MASCOT, ENTRIVIERE, HASSELHOFF, VLADIVOSTOK and TAVAGO etc.

Older progeny out of Savabeel mares include COURIER WONDER (HKJC G3 winner), JOHNY JOHNY (Stakes winner) and of NOT AN OPTION etc.

Upgrade Me is being offered for sale as we have plenty of young horses coming through the system.

Location

3427 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd BIDDADDABA QLD

Pedigree

 

 

YULONG STATUS - UPGRADE ME (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2017 
 

TAVISTOCK Montjeu (Ire)Sadler's WellsNorthern Dancer
FloripedesTop Ville
Upstage (GB)Quest for FameRainbow Quest
PedestalHigh Line
SORIANO (NZ)
    2009
SavabeelZabeelSir Tristram (Ire)
Savannah SuccessSuccess Express (USA)
Call Me LilyJust a DancerStar Way (GB)
ColeroBrazen Bay

TAVISTOCK (NZ) (Bay 2005-Stud 2010). 6 wins-1 at 2, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1. Champion Sire in Hong Kong in 2015-16. Sire of 683 rnrs, 473 wnrs, 38 SW, inc. Werther (HKJC Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1), Tarzino, Tavago, Johnny Get Angry, Volkstok'n'barrell, Entriviere, Pinarello, Toffee Tongue, Asterix, Tavi Mac, The Holy One, Tavidream - Circuit Glory (H.K.), Hasselhoof, Flying Mascot, Stockman, Tralee Rose, Tomelilla, etc.

 

1st dam

SORIANO (NZ), by Savabeel. Champion Middle Distance Horse in NZ in 2014-15. 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$913,312, ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1, Avondale JC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.2, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, Gr.2, BOP RC Tauranga S., Gr.2, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, Rotorua Challenge P., L, Taranaki RC Ekraar & Echoes of Heaven H., 2d WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, ARC Sofitel Luxury Hotels S., Gr.3, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Spring Classic, Gr.1, ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Windsor Park P., Gr.1, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1, Levin Classic, Gr.1, ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2, ARC Sofitel Luxury Hotels S., Gr.3-twice, Rotorua Cup, Gr.3, Rotorua Challenge P., L, Hawkes Bay Swiss Ace Sprint H., 4th Hawkes Bay Spring Classic, Gr.1, ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, Diamond S., Gr.1, Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2. Sister to KAISER FRANZ, half-sister to Affairoftheheart (dam of ROCKET SPADE). Dam of 4 named foals, 2 to race, both winners, inc:-

 Yulong Status - Upgrade Me (g by Tavistock) 2 wins. See below.

 Alegre (f by Pins) Winner at 1550m, 2d Otago RC Be My Guest Stationary H.

 

2nd dam

CALL ME LILY (NZ), by Just a Dancer. 8 wins from 1300m to 2100m, NZ$19,175, A$243,690, Murrumbidgee TC Wagga Gold Cup, L, VATC Monash Open Day H., AJC Prelate H., 2d STC Birthday Card H., L, VATC Silvan Selecta H., Swell Time H., VRC Maybe Mahal H., STC Merv Doc Archer Memorial Welter H., 3d AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, STC Epona S., L, Winter Cup, L, AJC Crossing H., STC Venus P., VATC George Woodforde H., 4th AJC Sapphire S., Gr.3, Angst H., L. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

SORIANO (f Savabeel) 9 wins. See above.

KAISER FRANZ (g Savabeel) 7 wins from 1400m to 2200m, A$286,250, BRC Premier's Cup, Gr.3, Sky Racing H., Hogs Breath Cafe H., SCTC IGA H., 2d BRC Redcliffe Rabbits Racing H., 3d BRC Ubet Stradbroke Day H., Austral Bricks H., Canadian Club H., Body Smart Exercise Physiology H., Ipswich TC Enjoy Sirromet Nye P., Channel 7 H.

Affairoftheheart (f Fusaichi Pegasus) 6 wins from 1600m to 2100m, NZ$94,185, ARC Cambridge Studs Lucky Unicorn H., Hawkes Bay Quality Inn Napier H., Waikato RC Technical Welding Services H., 2d Counties RC Karaka Classic, L, Collett Racing Stables H., Hawkes Bay The Informant H., Avondale JC Dunstan Stayers Qualifier, Rotorua RC Craig Thom Memorial H., 3d Waikato RC Skycity Hamilton Casino H., River Road Blast & Paint H., Hawkes Bay Aon Insurance Brokers H., Taranaki RC Delaval Coastal Agri Services H., BOP RC Green Natural Health Clinic H. Dam of 3 winners-

ROCKET SPADE (c Fastnet Rock) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, NZ$758,950, A$20,000, HK$342,950, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, ARC Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, Auckland Guineas, Gr.2, BOP RC Snow Williams Bayleys S., 2d Waikato RC Fasttrack Insurance H., Matamata RC Fairview Motors Matamata S., 4th Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2.

 Holstein. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, A$100,250, to 2021-22, ATC Yarraman Easter Yearlings 2YO H., City Tattersalls Club H., 2d ATC Aust General Hospital H.

 Lilies. 2 wins at 1350m, 1550m, STC Liugong Machinery H. Dam of 2 winners-

 Lim's Bestbreaker. 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2022, Singapore TC Class 4 H.-3 times, 2d Singapore TC Order of the Sun S., Class 4 H., 3d Singapore TC Class 4 H.-3 times.

 Sukab. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 3d AJC International Passport Day H.

 

3rd dam

COLERO, by Brazen Bay. Winner at 1600m in NZ. Half-sister to KISS (dam of FIRE HOUSE), On Vacance. Dam of 5 foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

CALL ME LILY (f Just a Dancer) 8 wins. See above.

 Title Roll. 4 wins from 1400m to 2800m, BOP RC Bay of Plenty Times H.

 

Race Record: 14 Starts 2-1-1 A$78,767.
Won Ballarat Evergreen Turf Maiden P. (1600m), Ipswich TC Family Races This Saturday P. (1666m), 2nd Ballarat Hygain Winners Choice H., 3rd SCTC TAB Venue Mode H.

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

UPGRADE ME (AUS) 2017 Bay gelding
by Tavistock - Soriano, by Savabeel

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
21---A$517
3411-A$51,700
481-1A$24,650
51---A$1,900
Totals:14211A$78,767
15/May/20209th of 11
(11.2)
Geelong RC Bet365 Odds Protector Maiden 2YO P., A$20,700, 1225m, time 1:13.18. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Crosshaven was 1st and Restarted 2nd and Vespertine 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Yuesheng Zhang). Jockey: D W Stackhouse.A$517
04/Feb/20215th of 12
(4.3)
Pakenham RC Ultrasigns Maiden P., A$45,800, 1400m, time 1:24.47. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Galactic Fury was 1st and Golden Fourth 2nd and Write the Score 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Yuesheng Zhang). Jockey: Michael Poy.A$1,050
21/Feb/20211st of 14
(3.5)
Ballarat TC Evergreen Turf Maiden P., A$57,400, 1600m, time 1:39.03. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Olivia's Game was 2nd and Grand Final 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Yuesheng Zhang). Jockey: Michael Poy.A$41,650
09/Mar/20212nd of 9
(3.8)
Ballarat TC Hygain Winners Choice H., A$35,000, 2000m, time 2:06.91. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Johandough was 1st and Out and Dreaming 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Yuesheng Zhang). Jockey: Michael Poy.A$6,300
27/Mar/20216th of 14
(7.5)
Bendigo JC St Leger Trial, A$135,000, 2200m, time 2:16.91. Track soft(5). Carried 54.00kg. Liqueuro was 1st and Explosive Jack 2nd and Salto Angel 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Yuesheng Zhang). Jockey: Michael Poy.A$2,700
16/Aug/20215th of 9
(4.2)
Ballarat TC Hygain Winners Choice H., A$25,000, 1400m, time 1:25.18. Track synthetic. Carried 59.00kg. Vahash was 1st and Ronay 2nd and Who's Your Papy 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Yuesheng Zhang). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$750
01/Sep/20214th of 11
(0.6)
MRC Membership Guarantee H., A$50,000, 1600m, time 1:37.57. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg. Petruchio was 1st and Hasseltoff 2nd and Quintello 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Yuesheng Zhang). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$2,500
19/Oct/20215th of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Koondeeman was 1st and Grove Ferry 2nd and Zoomurudi 3rd.
26/Oct/20218th of 10
(5.0)
Hawkesbury RC Royal Richmond Hotel H., A$35,000, 1800m, time 1:49.14. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Cryptogram was 1st and Kermatin 2nd and Za Ceibas 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Yuesheng Zhang). Jockey: L Magorrian.A$1,000
17/Nov/20217th of 7
(20.9)
MRC Tobin Celebrate Lives H., A$50,000, 2100m, time 2:13.83. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Mr Cancun was 1st and Pilote 2nd and Saving 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang). Jockey: Jye Mc Neil.A$1,000
27/Jan/20228th of 11
(3.0)
Pakenham Mazda H., A$35,000, 1400m, time 1:25.41. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Rumbled Again was 1st and Orphan's Trust 2nd and Mahrez 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang). Jockey: Jye Mc Neil.A$700
02/Mar/20223rd of 7
(2.4)
SCTC TAB Venue Mode H., A$35,000, 1600m, time 1:37.84. Track synthetic. Carried 58.00kg. Edmonton was 1st and Eccentric 2nd. Trainer: Desleigh Forster. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang). Jockey: J Byrne.A$3,200
17/Mar/20221st of 8
(0.8)
Ipswich TC Family Races This Saturday P., A$24,000, 1666m, time 1:42.46. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Spirit's Charm was 2nd and Minjee 3rd. Trainer: Desleigh Forster. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang). Jockey: J Byrne.A$13,400
02/Apr/20225th of 10
(5.4)
BRC Fisher Paykel P., A$75,000, 1805m, time 1:50.45. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Edmonton was 1st and Rations 2nd and Abracadazzle 3rd. Trainer: Desleigh Forster. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang). Jockey: J Byrne.A$2,100
30/Aug/20222nd of 6--trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Script Writer was 1st and O'Miss Behaving 3rd.
07/Sep/20224th of 10
(2.7)
BRC White Pool H., A$35,000, 1500m, time 1:31.54. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Irukandji was 1st and Smytzer 2nd and Night Guy 3rd. Trainer: Desleigh Forster. Owner: Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang). Jockey: J Byrne.A$1,900
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.