2024 NOVEMBER (Early) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: Crockett Racing - $1,750
Particulars
Name: | Merchant Speed (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Merchant Navy (AUS) |
Dam: | Karata (AUS) |
Colour: | Chestnut |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 30 October 2020 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 100% |
Location: | SCONE NSW |
Description
Merchant speed is a lightly raced gelding who is looking for a change of scenery, the horse has been spelling since his last start on the 26th of October.
Sound horse with no issues, easy to shoe, swim,treadmill and handle.
Horse can be temperamental occasionally for trackwork.
The gelding is for genuine unreserved sale to make way for young stock.
We make every effort to disclose previous issues with horses offered for sale and suggest and welcome independent vetting if necessary.
Available for inspection please contact Georgie Cavanough on 0448010006.
Location
Pedigree
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MERCHANT SPEED (AUS) | ||||
Chestnut gelding | Foaled 2020 |
MERCHANT NAVY (AUS) (Bay 2014-Stud 2018). 7 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 193 rnrs, 103 wnrs, inc. SW Royal Merchant (SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1), Steel City, Cottee, SP Merchant Queen, Drisana and of Galaxy Affair, In the Navy, Landlock, Aye Aye Captain, Ellibaby, Lunar Eight, Merchant Flyer, Navy Blood, Navyonthehighway, Arqana, Awash, Cadetship, Calico Jack, High Blue Sea, Merchant Boss, Mineshaft, Naval Commission, etc.
1st dam KARATA, by Elvstroem. Winner at 2200m in Aust. Sister to OUTBACK JOE, three-quarter-sister to Caught Courting, Let's Get Famous So Think Again Let's Runaway
2nd dam LET'S ELOPE (NZ), by Nassipour (USA). Aust. Horse of the Year in 1991-92. 11 wins from 1400m to 3200m, US$169,000, NZ$42,925, A$2,940,250, VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, Australian Cup, Gr.1, VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, Turnbull S., Gr.2, VATC CF Orr S., Gr.2, St George S., Gr.2, Manawatu RC Centaine S., Gr.3, VATC TAB Super Challenge H., 3d ARC Championship S., Gr.1, Del Mar Ramona H., Gr.1, Santa Anita Oak Tree Invitational H., Gr.1, Arlington Park Beverly D S., Gr.1, VRC Milady S., L, 4th Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, L. Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:- OUTBACK JOE (g Elvstroem) 5 wins from 2000m to 3200m, A$435,186, SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.2, VRC Bagot H., L, 2d VRC Banjo Paterson Series Final H., 3d VRC Roy Higgins H., L, Banjo Paterson Series Heat H. USTINOV (c Seeking the Gold) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2050m, A$654,935, MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, 2d AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, VATC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, Poseidon S., L, Racing Rewards H., 3d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Yalumba S., Gr.1, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, 4th Victoria Derby, Gr.1. Sire. Caught Courting (c Danehill) 4 wins from 1900m to 2400m, A$131,140, AJC Chris Lean H., STC Jeff Pendlebury Bookmaker H., 2d WATC GA Towton Cup, L, SAJC Walker Corporation & Daycorp Cup H., Carlton Draught H., AJC Honda Accord P., Smith & Nephew Dyonics H., CVD 79th Birthday H., Castanea H., 3d AJC Northern Light H., Gordons Bay H., STC Centenary Insitute H., 4th AJC Summer Cup, Gr.3, Werribee Cup, L. Sire. Yes I Will (f Danzig) Winner at 1300m in Aust, 3d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Hérod, L. Dam of 4 winners- Is it a Mosquito SWATS THAT (f Shamus Award) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$1,393,700, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, MVRC Scarborough S., Gr.3, Bendigo JC 2YO Gold Rush, 2d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, Cap d'Antibes S., L, 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.2, ATC Triscay S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Over the Moon Paris Tryst Yulong Baby (f Commands) 5 wins from 1600m to 2100m, A$225,745, VRC Paul Tamburro H., MRC Allan Wicks H., Helen Cox H., 2d MRC Crown Golden Ale H., Home of In-Play Betting H., Sportingbet William Hill H., 3d SAJC Penang Trophy, L, MVRC Mayoral Charity Community H., 4th BRC The Roses S., Gr.2. Producer. Let's Get Famous LET'S MAKE ADEAL (f Red Ransom) 4 wins from 1600m to 2500m, A$563,595, VRC Bart Cummings H., Gr.3, SAJC Centaurea S., L, MRC Guinot International H., 2d SAJC Queen of the South S., Gr.2, VRC Lexus S., Gr.3, South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, SAJC Penang Trophy, L, 3d MRC Herbert Power H., Gr.2, VRC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Makybe Diva S., Gr.1, BRC Brisbane Cup, Gr.2, MRC Herbert Power S., Gr.2, ATC Sky High S., Gr.3. Producer.
3rd dam SHARON JANE (NZ), by Battle-Waggon (GB). 3 wins at 2, CJC Champagne S., Otago RC Dominion H., 2d Gore Guineas Trial. Half-sister to Haymaker. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:- LET'S ELOPE (f Nassipour) 11 wins. See above. Double-Zan Kinzan HIGH KIN (f High Chaparral) 4 wins at 1600m, 2100m, NZ$94,535, A$49,000, Taumarunui Gold Cup, L, Waikato RC The Butcher's Birthday H., BOP RC PGG Wrightson H., 2d Ipswich Cup, L, Waikato RC Fairview Motors H., 4th SCTC Caloundra Cup, L. Producer.
Race Record: Unplaced. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
MERCHANT SPEED (AUS) 2020 Chestnut gelding
by Merchant Navy - Karata, by Elvstroem
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 4 | - | - | - | A$3,125 |
4 | 2 | - | - | - | A$775 |
Totals: | 6 | - | - | - | A$3,900 |
11/Oct/2023 | 1st of 6 | --trial--Gosford RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Blue Vein was 2nd and Aix en Provence 3rd. | |
08/Nov/2023 | 2nd of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 812m. Rickythesteamboat was 1st and Yvette 3rd. | |
16/Nov/2023 | 1st of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 794m. Aranese was 2nd and Hanau 3rd. | |
15/Dec/2023 | 8th of 10 (2.3) | Goulburn DRC Best Western Plus Maiden H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:59.62. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Promising Prospect was 1st and Irradiance 2nd and Juste un Clou 3rd. Trainer: R D Collett. Owner: Mr Ben Kwan. Jockey: A J Calder. | A$500 |
02/Jan/2024 | 1st of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1207m. Ocean Kingdom was 2nd and Bullets High 3rd. | |
14/Jan/2024 | 4th of 8 (0.6) | Shoalhaven City TC Carpet Court Maiden H., A$25,325, 1400m, time 1:25.77. Track soft(6). Carried 57.00kg. Wasted Youth was 1st and No Questions Asked 2nd and Cook Island Girl 3rd. Trainer: R D Collett. Owner: Mr Ben Kwan. Jockey: A J Calder. | A$1,300 |
11/Feb/2024 | 5th of 9 (1.3) | Shoalhaven City TC HQ Insurance Maiden P., A$25,825, 1400m, time 1:24.34. Track soft(6). Carried 58.50kg. Sabana was 1st and Hookham 2nd and Bobby is King 3rd. Trainer: R D Collett. Owner: Mr Ben Kwan. Jockey: A J Calder. | A$825 |
26/Mar/2024 | 8th of 12 (4.2) | Taree RC Waitui Falls Maiden P., A$26,325, 1000m, time 0:58.64. Track heavy(8). Carried 58.50kg. Sleeping Lion was 1st and Rubi's Serve 2nd and Welcome Back 3rd. Trainer: B F Cavanough. Owner: B Kwan. Jockey: G Buckley. | A$500 |
11/Sep/2024 | 2nd of 4 | --trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 1100m. Twenty Four Guns was 1st and Mad Harry 3rd. | |
07/Oct/2024 | 12th of 13 (8.2) | Muswellbrook RC JTS Realty Maiden P., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:57.19. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Miss Rebel was 1st and Lightning Speed 2nd and Gustav 3rd. Trainer: B F Cavanough. Owner: B Kwan. Jockey: Mitchell Bell. | |
26/Oct/2024 | 4th of 8 (6.2) | Armidale JC Cellarbrations Bottleshop Maiden P., A$16,000, 1400m, time 1:23.96. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Glorien was 1st and I Am Dutch 2nd and Moon Treaty 3rd. Trainer: B F Cavanough. Owner: B Kwan. Jockey: Cobi Vitler. | A$775 |