2023 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Kim Waugh - $165,000
Particulars
Name: | Bend the Knee (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Snitzel (AUS) |
Dam: | Kneeling (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 03 October 2018 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 100% |
Location: | 2859 The Northern Rd LUDDENHAM NSW |
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Description
BEND THE KNEE is a stakes-winning son of Snitzel who is knocking on the door of another Saturday Metropolitan victory. He comes from a strong family being a full-brother to the exciting filly DASHING LEGEND and out of a half-sister to the dam of multiple Group 1 winner and sire ACE HIGH.
His form lines are around the cream of this season’s 4yo crop, being beaten just 1.65L by VILANA in the Autumn after running 5th to MAZU. He is a winner of the Listed Amanda Elliott Stakes at Flemington, beating home multiple stakeswinners in the process including CARDINAL GEM, JIMMY THE BEAR and LAVISH GIRL. At the end of his last preparation he started favourite in the G2 QLD Guineas.
His last two starts he has run back-to-back placings in Saturday races in Sydney, he now has his hoof on the till for a Metropolitan victory. He would be well suited to any racing jurisdiction with a NSW rating of 72 he can be placed to advantage in Sydney or Melbourne metropolitan racing. He is eligible for the rich Magic Millions series of races and considering his ability around 1200-1400m there are a number of races suitable for him.
A post race veterinary examination was performed after his last race and is attached. He has been spelling at Bennett Lodge since that run and is available for independent vetting.
For any queries please contact Tom Charlton on 0433 703 384.
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Pedigree
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BEND THE KNEE (AUS) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2018 |
SNITZEL (AUS) (Bay 2002-Stud 2006). 7 wins-4 at 2, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1414 rnrs, 1090 wnrs, 131 SW, inc. Trapeze Artist (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Shamus Award, Estijaab, Redzel, Sword of State, Summer Passage, Invader, Russian Revolution, Hot Snitzel, Wild Ruler, Sweet Idea, Sizzling, Snitzerland, I Am Excited, In the Congo, Wandjina, Yearning, Heavenly Blue, Away Game, Mr Mozart, Best of Bordeaux, etc.
1st dam KNEELING, by Encosta de Lago. 4 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$308,520, MRC William Crockett S., L, Warrnambool RC Wangoom H., L, BRC Sky Racing World H., SCTC XXXX H., 2d SAJC Penny Edition S., L, MRC Cath White Memorial H., Sportsbet.com.au Thing H., MVRC Melbourne Signage Concepts H., 3d TRC Bow Mistress Trophy, Gr.3, ATC June S., L, MRC Christmas S., L. Half-sister to DAY OF REST - WINNER'S WAY (H.K.), THAT'S A GOOD IDEA, Come Sunday BEND THE KNEE (g by Snitzel) 2 wins. See below. Dashing Legend (f by Snitzel) 2 wins at 1100m, 1250m, A$205,525, in 2022-23, ATC Schweppes H., 2d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Brian Crowley S., L, Tapp-Craig P., Schweppes 2YO P. Power of Wexford Classic Bright
2nd dam Sunday Service, by Sunday Silence. 3 wins from 1550m to 2000m, A$143,800, STC De Bortoli Wines H., Singapore Turf Club Trophy, Project Sales (Qld) H., 2d STC Sky High S., L, AJC Ellesmere H., 3d AJC Japan Racing Association P., L, QTC Members H., L, AJC Grandstand H., STC Parramatta Leagues Club H., AJC Waverley College Family H., Kogarah H., 4th STC Frank Underwood Cup, L. Half-sister to EXPRESS POWER, Rezyana. Dam of 13 named foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:- DAY OF REST - WINNER'S WAY (H.K.) (g Starcraft) 8 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$41,560, HK$14,518,350, HKJC Sha Tin Vase, Gr.3, HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup H., SAJC Resourceco H., HKJC MacWhinnie Cup, Lion City H., Kate H., Jim and Tonic H., 2d HKJC Premier Cup, Gr.3, Kwangtung Cup, Shan Kwong H., Lusitano Challenge Cup, Mui Wo H., 3d HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, Gr.1, Sprint Cup, Gr.2, Singapore Turf Club Trophy, 4th HKJC BOCHK Wealth Management Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy, Gr.2, Celebration Cup, Gr.3, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L. THAT'S A GOOD IDEA (g Flying Spur) 9 wins to 1400m, A$721,375, Scone RC Ortensia S., L, 1100m-in track record time, ATC Wilson Asset Management H., Lee Curtis & Chris Waller Racing 4tracks4kids Welter H., Turf Club H., Australian Turf Club H., Sydney City Toyota H., Bob Ingham H., Indigopop Aluminium Production P., Canterbury Park H., 2d BRC QTC Cup, Gr.2, ATC Lightning H., L-twice, Carrington S., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, 3d ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, Maurice McCarten S., Gr.3, Scone RC Ortensia S., L, 4th ATC Southern Cross S., Gr.3. KNEELING (f Encosta de Lago) 4 wins. See above. Exponents Saint Saiala Come Sunday ACE HIGH (c High Chaparral) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2500m, A$2,269,325, VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Hill S., Gr.2, Gloaming S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, ATC Pierro 2YO P., 3d MRC Peter Young S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1.
3rd dam LADY'S DELIGHT (SAF), by Local Talent. 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R330,896, Turffontein Nomads Charity H., L, Newmarket Swazi Howe Memorial H., L, 2d Turffontein Voyager S., Gr.2, Newmarket Maurice Passmore H., L, Vaal Silver Slipper Sprint, L, 3d Gosforth Park Challenge S., Gr.1, Newmarket Maurice Passmore H., L, 4th Gosforth Park Challenge S., Gr.1, Turffontein Fillies & Mares S., Gr.2, Clairwood Tibouchina S., Gr.3, Newmarket Swazi Howe Memorial H., L. Half-sister to LADY BROADHURST, ANNOUNCE, DAPHNE DONNELLY (dam of QUEEN'S BAY), YOUTHFUL LEGS, Sarge, Chayim, Gabbing Gloria EXPRESS POWER (f Snitzel) 4 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$215,755, Gold Coast Bracelet, L, ATC Australian Turf Club H., 2d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, Ranvet Sprint H., 3d ATC Sydney Spring Carnival on Sale H.-twice, Matt's Happy 50th Birthday H. Producer. Rezyana (f Redoute's Choice) 3 wins to 1500m, 2d BTC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, STC Freeway 2KY Hi-Tide H. Producer. Sunday Service (f Sunday Silence) 3 wins. See above.
Race Record: 16 Starts 2-1-4 A$216,291. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
BEND THE KNEE (AUS) 2018 Bay gelding
by Snitzel - Kneeling, by Encosta de Lago
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | A$5,025 |
3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | A$170,666 |
4 | 6 | - | - | 2 | A$40,600 |
Totals: | 16 | 2 | 1 | 4 | A$216,291 |
15/Jan/2021 | 7th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Home Affairs was 1st and King of Sparta 2nd and Rs Diago 3rd. | |
27/Jan/2021 | 3rd of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 896m. Nasdaq Dubai was 1st and The Dance 2nd. | |
28/May/2021 | 4th of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 736m. The Bullet was 1st and Costly 2nd and Sniper Legend 3rd. | |
08/Jun/2021 | 4th of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Sneaky Paige was 1st and The Bullet 2nd and Zentime 3rd. | |
23/Jun/2021 | 3rd of 6 (4.6) | ATC (Canterbury) Vinery Stud Maiden 2YO H., A$43,400, 1250m, time 1:16.58. Track heavy(8). Carried 58.00kg. Minsk Moment was 1st and Stick to Your Guns 2nd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: Mr C E Holt, Mr G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & Mr K Yoshida. Jockey: J Bowman. | A$5,025 |
10/Sep/2021 | 5th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Icy Purple was 1st and Gormley 2nd and Penciled 3rd. | |
24/Sep/2021 | 4th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Armour Force was 1st and Uncaged 2nd and Don Quixote 3rd. | |
02/Oct/2021 | 1st of 11 (2.0) | Newcastle JC Jennings Print Maiden P., A$34,300, 1250m, time 1:15.53. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Vitae was 2nd and Sempreinte 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: Mr C E Holt, Mr G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & Mr K Yoshida. Jockey: C Reith. | A$22,365 |
20/Oct/2021 | 2nd of 7 (2.0) | ATC (Kensington) Keeneland H., A$44,500, 1400m, time 1:21.56. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Snitzonfire was 1st and Conrad 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: Mr C E Holt, Mr G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & Mr K Yoshida. Jockey: K Mc Evoy. | A$8,950 |
06/Nov/2021 | 1st of 16 (0.1) | VRC Amanda Elliott H., L, A$176,000, 1400m, time 1:23.99. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Port Louis was 2nd and Daily Bugle 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & K Yoshida. Jockey: K Mc Evoy. | A$106,000 |
21/Dec/2021 | 6th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 885m. New York Gal was 1st and Way to the Stars 2nd and Lohnraki 3rd. | |
29/Dec/2021 | 5th of 10 (4.0) | Gosford Guineas, L, A$148,000, 1200m, time 1:10.87. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. Bacchanalia was 1st and Authentic Jewel 2nd and King of Sparta 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & K Yoshida. Jockey: Brock Ryan. | A$5,000 |
15/Jan/2022 | 13th of 18 (5.0) | GCTC Magic Millions Guineas (R), L, A$2,187,058, 1400m, time 1:20.75. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg. King of Sparta was 1st and Me Me Lagarde 2nd and Socialist 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & K Yoshida. Jockey: K Mc Evoy. | A$10,101 |
03/Mar/2022 | 6th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1080m. Exoboom was 1st and Shotgun Alli 2nd and Mission Phoenix 3rd. | |
19/Mar/2022 | 5th of 7 (5.1) | ATC (Rosehill) Darby Munro S., L, A$126,700, 1200m, time 1:13.20. Track heavy(9). Carried 58.00kg. Mazu was 1st and Bacchanalia 2nd and Smirnova 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & K Yoshida. Jockey: Tommy Berry. | A$5,000 |
09/Apr/2022 | 3rd of 10 (1.6) | ATC (Randwick) South Pacific Classic, L, A$147,000, 1400m, time 1:28.25. Track heavy(10). Carried 55.00kg. Vilana was 1st and Loch Eagle 2nd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & K Yoshida. Jockey: J B Mc Donald. | A$13,250 |
30/Apr/2022 | 11th of 14 (5.0) | BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2, A$350,000, 1600m, time 1:35.80. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Character was 1st and Dark Destroyer 2nd and Ashgrove 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & K Yoshida. Jockey: K Mc Evoy. | |
16/May/2022 | 1st of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Huesca was 2nd and I Am Superman 3rd. | |
28/May/2022 | 16th of 16 (16.4) | BRC Fred Best Classic, Gr.3, A$250,000, 1400m, time 1:22.43. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Vilana was 1st and Kiss Sum 2nd and Battleton 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & K Yoshida. Jockey: Ryan Maloney. | |
26/Sep/2022 | 4th of 5 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 737m. Assiduity was 1st and Zelady Luck 2nd and Huon 3rd. | |
10/Oct/2022 | 6th of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1080m. Kickatorp was 1st and All England 2nd and Mission Value 3rd. | |
17/Oct/2022 | 3rd of 7 | --trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Rainbow Connection was 1st and On the Lead 2nd. | |
05/Nov/2022 | 9th of 10 (6.9) | ATC (Rosehill) Furphy H., A$150,000, 1200m, time 1:09.42. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. Fox Fighter was 1st and Devil's Throat 2nd and He's a Hotshot 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & K Yoshida. Jockey: Regan Bayliss. | A$3,500 |
26/Nov/2022 | 7th of 11 (3.8) | ATC (Rosehill) Elite Quarry Products H., A$150,000, 1400m, time 1:21.67. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Mensa Missile was 1st and Democracy Manifest 2nd and I Am Lethal 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & K Yoshida. Jockey: Reece Jones. | A$3,500 |
10/Dec/2022 | 6th of 13 (3.0) | ATC (Randwick) PFD H., A$150,000, 1400m, time 1:21.69. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). Democracy Manifest was 1st and Arnaqueur 2nd and Kanazawa 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & K Yoshida. Jockey: Reece Jones. | A$4,000 |
24/Dec/2022 | 7th of 11 (2.6) | ATC (Randwick) TAB H., A$150,000, 1400m, time 1:22.41. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Kanazawa was 1st and Green Shadows 2nd and Bluff 'n' Bluster 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & K Yoshida. Jockey: Ben Coen. | A$3,500 |
07/Jan/2023 | 3rd of 10 (0.7) | ATC (Rosehill) Rosehill Bowling Club H., A$150,000, 1500m, time 1:32.02. Track soft(7). Carried 56.50kg. Bazooka was 1st and Estadio Mestalla 2nd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & K Yoshida. Jockey: Ben Coen. | A$13,050 |
21/Jan/2023 | 3rd of 10 (0.6) | ATC (Randwick) Agency Real Estate H., A$150,000, 1400m, time 1:23.43. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Bluff 'n' Bluster was 1st and Kanazawa 2nd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: C E Holt, G Kairouz, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & K Yoshida. Jockey: Tommy Berry. | A$13,050 |