2024 DECEMBER Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: Ricky Vale - $600
Particulars
Name: | Not a Guru (NZ) |
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Category: | Racehorse Filly/Mare |
Sire: | Reliable Man (GB) |
Dam: | Bhandara (NZ) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Mare |
DOB: | 31 August 2019 |
COB: | NZ |
Disclosures: | Windsucker, Previous Surgery |
GST: | No |
Location: | Equine Court BUNDALL QLD |
Reports

Description
NOT A GURU is a lightly tried 4yo mare and the winner of 1 race so far.
She is out of the multiple stakes winning Zabeel mare BHANDARA, who in turn is out of the G1 performed VEDODARA.
A well related mare, offered UNRESERVED as a genuine racing/breeding proposition.
She was a winner over 1400m 12/9/24 and last raced over 1100m 30/11/24.
Walking video- https://vimeo.com/1036568157
Surgery Report attached for arthroscopic knee surgery from November 2023, Raced successfully since.
2022 Previous embargo- Suspension (Fractious in Barrier) 11-Aug-2022 SALE D. Villella Reinstated on 29-Aug-2022 Steward: B Wright + R Wheeler
(Been no problem with barriers while in our care)
Location
Pedigree
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Bay mare | Foaled 2019 |
RELIABLE MAN (GB) (Grey 2008-Stud 2013). 5 wins from 2000m to 2400m, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Sire of 774 rnrs, 471 wnrs, 27 SW, inc. Miami Bound (VRC Oaks, Gr.1), Inspirational Girl, Erle, Miss Sentimental, Ardakan, Hypnos, Akribie, Reliable Team, Belle du Nord, Erasmus, Renaissance Woman, Lekvarte, Adrian, Annavisto, North Reliance, De la Terre, Kinane, Narella, Derida, Benaud, Essonne, Nest Egg, Quiet Times, Naida, etc.
1st dam BHANDARA (NZ), by Zabeel. 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$81,125, A$52,250, ARC King's P., Gr.3, WRC Cuddle S.H., Gr.3, AJC Wiggle H., L, Hawkes Bay AON Risk Services H., 3d WRC Wellington S., Gr.3. Sister to Kumari Rock of Mahal Urban Rocker Keefy Oakfield Tepee O'Rocker SNOW PATROL (g Contributer) 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, A$221,540, in 2023-24, MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, Ladbroke It P., 3d MRC Ladbrokes Hub H. Tiger Stripe Not a Guru Rhandara Weona Nicconi - Nicconi Express (H.K.) Limbering Lispenard Miette Star Opawa Scarlett Superior Choice Poukawa
2nd dam VEDODARA, by Kreisler (Ire). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$158,875, A$62,000, Hawke's Bay Guineas, L, WRC Magic Millions Classic S., ARC Jacobsen Headstones H., 2d STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1, 3d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, 4th New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3. Half-sister to BALMACARA (dam of JAMIESON VALLEY). Dam of 15 foals, 11 to race, all winners, inc:- SHARVASTI (f Montjeu) 4 wins at 1600m, 2200m, NZ$212,050, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, ARC Carbine Club Trophy, 2d ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Hastings City Anniversary H. Producer. SHASTRI (g Stravinsky) 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$146,175, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.3, ARC New Zealand Herald 3YO H., WRC Avery Ford 2YO H., 2d Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, Matamata RC Slipper S., L, 4th WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1. BHANDARA (f Zabeel) 5 wins. See above. Kumari SEMARI (f Sebring) 6 wins from 1600m to 2050m, A$213,665, ATC Epona S., Gr.3, MVRC Ranvet Travis Harrison H., 3d ATC Chairman's H., Gr.2. Producer. Modave ERIC THE EEL - TOURBILLON DIAMOND (H.K.) (g Olympic Glory) 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1300m to 2200m, A$245,300, HK$23,979,850, HKJC Ladies' Purse, Gr.3, Premier P., Gr.3, 2d HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1, Sha Tin Trophy, Gr.2, Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Celebration Cup, Gr.3, 3d ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, HKJC Sha Tin Trophy, Gr.2, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L.
Race Record: Winner at 1400m in 2024-25, 2d MRC Ladbroke it 2YO H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
NOT A GURU (NZ) 2019 Bay filly
by Reliable Man - Bhandara, by Zabeel
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | A$9,000 |
3 | 3 | - | - | 1 | A$3,660 |
4 | 3 | - | - | - | A$2,465 |
5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | - | A$27,850 |
Totals: | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | A$42,975 |
04/Jul/2022 | 1st of 9 | --trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 800m. Sollozzo was 2nd and Koster 3rd. | |
20/Jul/2022 | 2nd of 6 (3.8) | MRC Ladbroke it 2YO H., A$50,000, 1300m, time 1:22.25. Track heavy(8). Carried 57.00kg. Proscenium Arch was 1st and Thesecondatportsea 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, P Gray, C Dufficy, A Davis, Mrs R Rowhead, B Harrison, B Jarrett, Mrs H Tait, L Farrell, R Smith, J Alexander, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, Otto No. 1, Goulburn Valley & Onthekitty. Jockey: Jamie Kah. | A$9,000 |
11/Aug/2022 | 6th of 7 (4.9) | Sale TC Monacellars Maiden P., A$37,500, 1415m, time 1:28.45. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Let'sbefrankbaby was 1st and Born Hustler 2nd and Moya Lass 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, P Gray, C Dufficy, A Davis, Mrs R Rowhead, B Harrison, B Jarrett, Mrs H Tait, L Farrell, R Smith, J Alexander, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, Otto No. 1, Goulburn Valley & Onthekitty. Jockey: D Moor. | A$750 |
10/Sep/2022 | 3rd of 5 (4.3) | Echuca RC Blaze Essential Services Maiden P., A$27,000, 1300m, time 1:23.08. Track heavy(10). Carried 56.00kg. Demon Award was 1st and Headline Story 2nd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, P Gray, C Dufficy, A Davis, Mrs R Rowhead, B Harrison, B Jarrett, Mrs H Tait, L Farrell, R Smith, J Alexander, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, Otto No. 1, Goulburn Valley & Onthekitty. Jockey: Ms L J Meech. | A$2,160 |
05/Feb/2023 | 9th of 10 (5.7) | Sale TC Cabinet Connections Maiden P., A$37,500, 1203m, time 1:11.39. Track soft(5). Carried 56.00kg. Campania Volpe was 1st and Rampant Lion 2nd and Measured 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, P Gray, C Dufficy, A Davis, Mrs R Rowhead, B Harrison, B Jarrett, Mrs H Tait, L Farrell, R Smith, J Alexander, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, Otto No. 1, Goulburn Valley & Onthekitty. Jockey: M J Dee. | A$750 |
10/Sep/2023 | 10th of 12 (4.6) | Sale TC Duart Homestead Maiden P., A$37,500, 1400m, time 1:25.53. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Hazard a Guess was 1st and Moonshine Annie 2nd and Fossetta 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, P Gray, C Dufficy, A Davis, Mrs R Rowhead, B Harrison, B Jarrett, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, R Smith, J Alexander, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, Otto No. 1, Goulburn Valley & Onthekitty. Jockey: D Oliver. | A$750 |
25/Sep/2023 | 4th of 10 (7.4) | Warrnambool RC Pearsons Nursery Maiden P., A$27,000, 1700m, time 1:44.18. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Kermadelle was 1st and Buddie Rippa 2nd and Six Degrees 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, P Gray, C Dufficy, A Davis, Mrs R Rowhead, B Harrison, B Jarrett, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, R Smith, J Alexander, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, Otto No. 1, Goulburn Valley & Onthekitty. Jockey: John Allan. | A$1,215 |
07/Nov/2023 | 5th of 8 | --trial--Taree RC Barrier Trial, 1007m. Kushoma was 1st and Gold Card 2nd and Auzstar 3rd. | |
18/Jun/2024 | 1st of 4 | --trial--GCTC Barrier Trial, 850m. Amador was 2nd and Axianto 3rd. | |
16/Jul/2024 | 2nd of 6 | --trial--GCTC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Vocals was 1st and Desert Cougar 3rd. | |
21/Jul/2024 | 9th of 16 (7.8) | SCTC EBS Maiden P., A$30,000, 1300m, time 1:19.02. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Pickaxe was 1st and Casanova Man 2nd and Smoke 'n' Oakum 3rd. Trainer: P L Shailer. Owner: C S Dufficy, P J Gray, A Davis, Otto No.1 (Mgr: J G O'Toole), B Harrison, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, B Kay, K R Dahl, D E Chapman, R W Rutledge, A Mitcherson, D Anderson & R Kay. Jockey: M Rodd. | A$500 |
04/Aug/2024 | 4th of 14 (2.9) | SCTC Roku Gin Maiden H., A$30,000, 1400m, time 1:25.21. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Teesandcees Apply was 1st and Smoke 'n' Oakum 2nd and Borogoru 3rd. Trainer: P L Shailer. Owner: C S Dufficy, P J Gray, A Davis, Otto No.1 (Mgr: J G O'Toole), B Harrison, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, B Kay, K R Dahl, D E Chapman, R W Rutledge, A Mitcherson, D Anderson & R Kay. Jockey: M Rodd. | A$1,600 |
20/Aug/2024 | 2nd of 12 (5.9) | Clarence River JC Premiership Winners Race Day Maiden H., A$27,000, 1410m, time 1:23.93. Track soft(5). Carried 55.00kg. Bucks Fizz was 1st and Preachabull 3rd. Trainer: P L Shailer. Owner: C S Dufficy, P J Gray, A Davis, B Harrison, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, B Kay, K R Dahl, D E Chapman, R W Rutledge, A Mitcherson, D Anderson, R Kay, B R Curran & Dr G R Steed. Jockey: A Mallyon. | A$5,050 |
03/Sep/2024 | 2nd of 12 (0.2) | Lockyer RC McNeil Farms Maiden H., A$22,000, 1400m, time 1:24.07. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Lion's Pride was 1st and Peach Galantes 3rd. Trainer: P L Shailer. Owner: C S Dufficy, P J Gray, A Davis, B Harrison, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, B Kay, K R Dahl, D E Chapman, R W Rutledge, A Mitcherson, D Anderson, R Kay, B R Curran & Dr G R Steed. Jockey: A Mallyon. | A$3,900 |
12/Sep/2024 | 1st of 14 (1) | GCTC Derby Day Sale Maiden H., A$30,000, 1400m, time 1:23.14. Track soft(6). Carried 56.00kg. Miss Linny was 2nd and Doni Tondo 3rd. Trainer: P L Shailer. Owner: C S Dufficy, P J Gray, A Davis, B Harrison, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, B Kay, K R Dahl, D E Chapman, R W Rutledge, A Mitcherson, D Anderson, R Kay, B R Curran & Dr G R Steed. Jockey: Jai Williams. | A$16,800 |
22/Sep/2024 | 13th of 14 (7.5) | Warwick TC Headstart Australia P., A$20,000, 1500m, time 1:29.73. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Mission to Win was 1st and Il Toro d'Oro 2nd and Bovidae 3rd. Trainer: P L Shailer. Owner: C S Dufficy, P J Gray, A Davis, B Harrison, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, B Kay, K R Dahl, D E Chapman, R W Rutledge, A Mitcherson, D Anderson, R Kay, B R Curran & Dr G R Steed. Jockey: Jai Williams. | |
29/Oct/2024 | 9th of 9 (4.8) | Clarence River JC AGM in November H., A$27,000, 1181m, time 1:09.79. Track soft(7). Carried 59.50kg. Uncut Gem was 1st and Star Espresso 2nd and Rox'n'rol 3rd. Trainer: P L Shailer. Owner: C S Dufficy, P J Gray, A Davis, B Harrison, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, B Kay, K R Dahl, D E Chapman, R W Rutledge, A Mitcherson, D Anderson, R Kay, B R Curran & Dr G R Steed. Jockey: D L Turner. | A$500 |
30/Nov/2024 | 11th of 12 (7.8) | GCTC TAB 2YO Calcutta Book Now H., A$28,000, 1100m, time 1:05.78. Track heavy(9). Carried 59.00kg. Indubitably was 1st and Selous 2nd and Alpine Lady 3rd. Trainer: P L Shailer. Owner: C S Dufficy, P J Gray, A Davis, B Harrison, Mrs H Tait, Dr B D Tait, B Kay, K R Dahl, D E Chapman, R W Rutledge, A Mitcherson, D Anderson, R Kay, B R Curran & Dr G R Steed. Jockey: D L Turner. |