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Buyer: Fliedner’s Racing - $60,000
Particulars
| Name: | Grand Pope (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
| Sire: | More Than Ready (USA) |
| Dam: | Joyful Journey (AUS) |
| Colour: | Brown |
| Sex: | Gelding |
| DOB: | 02 September 2017 |
| COB: | AUS |
| Disclosures: | |
| GST: | No |
| Location: | Stable No. 5 Community Dr FLEMINGTON VIC |
Reports
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Description
Grand Pope
5YO Brown Gelding
More Than Ready (USA) x Joyful Journey
21: 3-2-3
Sire - More Than Ready (USA):-
Sire of 26 individual Group 1 winners including:-
MORE JOYOUS (NZ) 2006 f, by More Than Ready - Sunday Joy, by Sunday Silence. 21 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$4,572,450, ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Doncaster H., Gr.1, Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1-twice, AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Flight S., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Toorak H., Gr.1, ATC Breeders Classic, Gr.2, Canterbury S., Gr.2-twice, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, Surround S., Gr.2, STC Reisling S., Gr.2, Theo Marks H., Gr.2, Tea Rose S., Gr.2, MRC Tristarc S., Gr.2, ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.3, STC Sheraco H., L-twice, Furniture One Show 2YO H., 2d ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, 3d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, STC Sheraco S., L, 4th MRC Toorak H., Gr.1.
PRIZED ICON (AUS) 2013 c, by More Than Ready - Tropical Affair, by Danehill. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, 2500m, A$2,167,450, VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Fernhill H., L, 2d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, Tulloch S., Gr.2, MVRC Schweppes Crystal Mile, Gr.2, ATC Schweppervescence H., Gr.3, Scone RC Inglis 3YO Guineas, RL, ATC Carrington S., L, Lonhro P., L, 3d ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1, Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Gloaming S., Gr.3, Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, ATC Breeders' P., L, TAB More Than Winning 2YO P., Spring Preview H., 4th VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, ATC Apollo S., Gr.2, Up & Coming S., Gr.3.
SEBRING (AUS) 2005 c, by More Than Ready - Purespeed, by Flying Spur. 5 wins at 2, A$2,537,060, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Sires Produce S., Gr.1, Breeders' P., L, Canonbury S., L, STC Darley Guineas Day 2YO H., 2d AJC Champagne S., Gr.1. Sire.
SAMAREADY (AUS) 2009 f, by More Than Ready - Samar, by Secret Savings. 6 wins-4 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,669,800, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1, ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, MRC Heath S., Gr.3, Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3, VRC Spotless 2YO P., 3d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, 4th MRC Quezette S., L.
Dam - Mustang Sally (IRE):-
A lightly raced Metropolitan winning mare who was a $340,000 yearling herself.
Grand Pope is a brother-in-blood to Listed winner Landing who won his first four starts in succession before unfortunately suffered injury issues.
Grand Pope is bred on a similar More Than Ready x Giant's Causeway cross as:-
VERRAZANO (USA) 2010 c, by More Than Ready - Enchanted Rock, by Giant's Causeway. 6 wins from 6½f to 9f, £110,169, US$1,691,300, Aqueduct Wood Memorial S., Gr.1, Monmouth Haskell Invitational S., Gr.1, Tampa Bay Derby, Gr.2, Monmouth Pegasus S., Gr.3, 2d Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1, 3d Aqueduct Cigar Mile H., Gr.1, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, 4th Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, Gr.1. Sire.
SAY THE WORD (CAN) 2015 g, by More Than Ready - Danceforthecause, by Giant's Causeway. 7 wins from 1m to 1½m, US$849,792, Woodbine Northern Dancer Turf S., Gr.1, Del Mar Hollywood Turf Cup, Gr.2, Keeneland Elkhorn S., Gr.2, 2d Santa Anita Shoemaker Mile S., Gr.1, San Luis Rey S., Gr.3, Woodbine Breeders' S., L, 3d Santa Anita San Marcos S., Gr.2, Del Mar Hollywood Turf Cup, Gr.2, Woodbine King Edward S., Gr.2, Singspiel S., Gr.3, 4th Woodbine Durham Cup, Gr.3, Monmouth Red Bank S., Gr.3.
BUBBLE ROCK (USA) 2019 f, by More Than Ready - Reef Point, by Giant's Causeway. 4 wins-2 at 2-from 5½f to 8½f, US$508,793, to 2022, Churchill Downs Mrs Revere S., Gr.2, Belmont Matron S., Gr.3, Turfway Park Cincinnati Trophy S., L, 2d Turfway Park Valdale S., L, 3d Oaklawn Park Fantasy S., Gr.3, 4th Keeneland Valley View S., Gr.3.
Race Replays:-
28th January 2021 Won of 10 Pakenham Maiden 1200m
https://www.racing.com/form/2021-01-28/sportsbet-pakenham/race/2
2nd May 2021 Won of 13 Bendigo BM58 1300m
https://www.racing.com/form/2021-05-02/bendigo/race/7
21st January 2022 Won of 10 Flemington NMW 1200m
https://www.racing.com/form/2022-01-21/flemington/race/7
4th June 2022 3rd of 16 Flemington BM70 1100m
Grand Pope ran the fastest last 600, 400 and 200m of the race
1st Diamonds: Has won back to back Listed races her 2 most recent starts
https://www.racing.com/form/2022-06-04/flemington/race/5
Location
Pedigree
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| GRAND POPE (AUS) | ||||
| Brown gelding | Foaled 2017 | |||
MORE THAN READY (USA) (Bay 1997-Stud 2001). 7 wins-5 at 2, Saratoga King's Bishop S., Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in Aust. twice. Sire of 2978 rnrs, 2145 wnrs, 218 SW, inc. More Joyous (ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1), Uni, Catholic Boy, Sebring, Prized Icon, Phelan Ready, Benicio, Rushing Fall, Roy H, Samaready, Verrazano, Say the Word, Entisaar, Room Service, Regally Ready, Perfect Reflection, Dreamaway, Eagle Way, Hit the Road, etc.
1st dam JOYFUL JOURNEY, by Shamardal (USA). 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m, ATC Schweppes H., 2d ATC Cronulla RSL Club H., 3d ATC Tab.com.au H. Half-sister to LANDING, Almashooqa, Toryjoy. Dam of 1 named foal, 1 winner- Grand Pope
2nd dam JOY OF FLIGHT, by Flying Spur. 9 wins from 1100m to 2000m, A$308,110, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, SAJC Centaurea Trophy, L, VRC Cadbury Roses Mother's Day P.H., MRC Victorian Wakeful Club P., Florence H., MVRC Harry White H., SAJC Adelaide Festival Centre P., 2d MVRC Leilani H., Alcoa Wheel Products H., MRC Wynette H., 3d VRC Desirable H., L, Jayco 30th Anniversary H., MVRC Winning Edge Presentations H., 4th VRC Matron S., L, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L. Sister to Grand Prospect LANDING (g More Than Ready) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$134,000, ATC South Pacific Classic, L, Australian Turf Club H., TAB Sportsbet H. Almashooqa (f Bernardini) Winner at 2, R200,000, 24,773Dhs, 2d Greyville Golden Slipper, Gr.1, Devon Air S., L. Toryjoy (f Street Cry) 5 wins from 1300m to 1800m, A$539,465, ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H., Hyland EOFY Sale H., Dixie Blossoms Achievment H., ANZ Bloodstock News H., Casino Prince at Vinery H., 2d MVRC Ladbroke it H., ATC Membership H., Quincy Seltzer H., Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage H., Theraces P., Ranvet Power Formula H., 3d BRC Brisbane H., L, MRC Big Screen Company H., ATC ACY Securities H., Quincy Seltzer H., Heineken 3 H., Summer Racing H., TAB Rewards H., Events by ATC H., MRC Black Caviar Tribute H., 4th Hawkesbury RC Rowley Mile H., L, Scone Cup, L. Joyful Journey Collier Bay Jacaranda Prince Ready to Fly
3rd dam MERRY LIFE, by Bletchingly. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, AJC Feminist H., STC Port Hacking H., 2d AJC Key H., Windbag H. Dam of 11 foals, 9 to race, 5 winners, inc:- JOY OF FLIGHT (f Flying Spur) 9 wins. See above. Cat's Life Grand Prospect GRAND JOURNEY (f Good Journey) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$609,850, WATC Derby, Gr.1, Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3, WATC Natasha S., L, 2d WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, MVRC Betstar 2YO H., VRC Better Draw 2YO H., 3d MRC Fat Quaddies Cup. Dam of 2 winners- Brimarsco Kerman Rock (g Snippetson) 3 wins from 1300m to 2200m, A$171,840, to 2022-23, WATC Morley Growers Market H., Envirapest H., 2d WATC Belmont Guineas, L, Peninsula Dining Room P., 3d Western Australian Derby, Gr.2, WATC Morley Growers Market H., Belhus Racing Stables H. PROLIFERATE (g More Than Ready) 3 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$166,150, VRC Fashion S., L, 2d MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, 4th SAJC Tokyo City Cup, L. Good and Proper (f Shooting to Win) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$275,719, VRC Auckland Racing Club H., MRC Big Screen Company H., Members H., 2d Bendigo JC Catanach's Jewel Gold Bracelet, VRC Furphy Ale H., 3d Sale Cup, L, MRC VOBIS Gold Distaff, Evergreen Turf H. Grand Strategy GRIANTE (f Good Journey) 7 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,088,175, ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, Wenona Girl H., Gr.3, MRC Sportingbet Series Final, Gr.3, Chase Hotel H., Le Pine Funerals P., Sportscover Insures VAFA P., 2d ATC Sapphire S., Gr.2, MRC How Now S., Gr.3, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L, MRC Geoff Murphy H., 3d MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, Chandler Macleod S., L, 4th SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3. Producer. Sarchi Lodge Jaminzah
Race Record: 21 Starts 3-2-3 A$111,680. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Race Record
Full Race Record for
GRAND POPE (AUS) 2017 Brown gelding
by More Than Ready - Joyful Journey, by Shamardal
(in Australia)
| Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | - | - | - | A$1,830 |
| 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | - | A$59,250 |
| 4 | 8 | 1 | - | 3 | A$49,850 |
| 5 | 2 | - | - | - | A$750 |
| Totals: | 21 | 3 | 2 | 3 | A$111,680 |
| 10/Jun/2020 | 8th of 11 (4.1) | Sale TC Max Blakiston Maiden 2YO P., A$31,500, 1105m, time 1:04.90. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. So Let's Toast was 1st and Ain't She Cute 2nd and Limpet 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$630 |
| 22/Jul/2020 | 5th of 8 (1.5) | MRC Ladbrokes Same Game Multi 2YO H., A$47,325, 1300m, time 1:20.98. Track soft(7). Carried 59.00kg. Frankie Two Angels was 1st and Reuber 2nd and Big Day Out 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$1,200 |
| 25/Sep/2020 | 10th of 13 (5.4) | Benalla RC O'Halloran's Garage Doors Maiden P., A$23,000, 1206m, time 1:13.24. Track soft(7). Carried 58.00kg. Awesome Storm was 1st and Michigan 2nd and Shame Shame Shame 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: N Callow. | A$575 |
| 07/Oct/2020 | 5th= of 14 (1.8) | Bendigo JC TAC Be Races Ready Maiden P., A$35,000, 1400m, time 1:24.64. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Red Lion was 1st and Horrifying 2nd and Zoutellus 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$875 |
| 28/Jan/2021 | 1st of 10 (0.5) | Pakenham RC Watch Live on Sportsbet Maiden P., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:11.87. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Zoutellus was 2nd and I Am Mamwaazel 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$19,250 |
| 20/Feb/2021 | 5th of 7 (4.7) | MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3, A$160,000, 1200m, time 1:09.99. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Oxley Road was 1st and It'sourtime 2nd and Valaquenta 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$4,000 |
| 18/Mar/2021 | 2nd of 8 (0.8) | Pakenham RC Consolidated Chemical H., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:12.07. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Contalmaison was 1st and Toorak Warrior 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: Melissa Julius. | A$6,300 |
| 01/Apr/2021 | 2nd of 7 (0.3) | Pakenham RC Lifestyle Communities H., A$35,000, 1400m, time 1:26.46. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Nightfire was 1st and Designs 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$6,300 |
| 02/May/2021 | 1st of 13 (1.5) | Bendigo JC Grow Better H., A$35,000, 1300m, time 1:18.68. Track good(4). Carried 63.50kg. The Siscos Kid was 2nd and Countess Tessa 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$19,250 |
| 15/May/2021 | 6th of 10 (1.0) | VRC Royal Ascot Silver Bowl H., A$135,000, 1400m, time 1:25.14. Track soft(7). Carried 54.00kg. Circuit Mighty was 1st and Mark of the Man 2nd and Vibrant Glider 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: B Prebble. | A$2,700 |
| 19/Jun/2021 | 11th of 14 (2.0) | VRC AR Creswick S., L, A$148,000, 1200m, time 1:12.04. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. Free to Move was 1st and Brenlyn's Trooper 2nd and Capriccio 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | |
| 25/Nov/2021 | 3rd of 10 (4.1) | Pakenham RC Hyland Sportswear H., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:11.11. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Sixbysixtythree was 1st and Paperboy 2nd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$3,150 |
| 15/Dec/2021 | 4th of 12 (1.0) | MRC Ladbrokes Easy Form H., A$50,000, 1300m, time 1:18.58. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Field of Roses was 1st and Unfair Dismissal 2nd and Pal d'Oro 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$2,500 |
| 03/Jan/2022 | 7th of 12 (1.4) | MRC Tobin Bros Celebrating Lives H., A$50,000, 1400m, time 1:24.15. Track good(3). Carried 60.00kg. So Risque was 1st and Logan Street Lion 2nd and A Pal 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: J Mott. | A$1,000 |
| 21/Jan/2022 | 1st of 10 (1.8) | VRC Tick Homes Dash H., A$50,000, 1200m, time 1:10.47. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. As I Please was 2nd and Mr Moppett 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: Patrick Moloney. | A$27,500 |
| 13/Feb/2022 | 9th of 10 (4.5) | Sale TC Viatek Sale H., A$60,000, 1200m, time 1:08.88. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Vainstream was 1st and Kentucky Casanova 2nd and Alburq 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: Patrick Moloney. | A$1,200 |
| 04/Jun/2022 | 3rd of 16 (0.7) | VRC Community Sprint H., A$75,000, 1100m, time 1:03.92. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Diamonds was 1st and Red Hot Nicc 2nd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$6,750 |
| 18/Jun/2022 | 3rd of 10 (0.9) | VRC Country Racing Victoria H., A$75,000, 1000m, time 0:58.83. Track soft(7). Carried 55.50kg. Nasraawy was 1st and Sham I Am 2nd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$6,750 |
| 06/Jul/2022 | 7th of 13 (6.1) | MRC Big Screen Company H., A$50,000, 1200m, time 1:13.55. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Hello Broadcast was 1st and Rolling Moss 2nd and Minouche 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: W Egan. | A$1,000 |
| 06/Aug/2022 | 12th of 14 (8.4) | VRC Season Premiere H., A$80,000, 1100m, time 1:03.98. Track soft(6). Carried 59.00kg. Veranskova was 1st and Sixbysixtythree 2nd and Screwed Down 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: D Oliver. | |
| 04/Jan/2023 | 9th of 13 (3.1) | Geelong RC Taxi Network H., A$37,500, 1100m, time 1:04.80. Track good(3). Carried 61.00kg. Rosalia was 1st and Pinnace 1st and Bluestone Lane 3rd. Trainer: Nick Ryan. Owner: L Fong. Jockey: R Mc Leod. | A$750 |
