2025 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Vincent Hall Racing - $17,000
Particulars
Name: | Scorch (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Impending (AUS) |
Dam: | Hell It's Hot (AUS) |
Colour: | Chestnut |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 01 September 2019 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Throat Surgery |
GST: | Yes 35% |
Location: | 240 Silverdale Rd THE OAKS NSW |
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Description
Scorch is a 5 year old gelding gelding by Multiple Group 1 winner Impending and out of a Zedative mare Hell It’s Hot.
Well educated and lightly raced he has solid sprinting form on the metropolitan tracks in both Sydney and Melbourne with a record of 3 wins and 3 second placings from only 13 starts.
With a good temperament, he is a sensible and straightforward horse who is easy to do everything with and a pleasure to have around the stables.
He is being sold with no reserve to dissolve the partnership.
Height 16.2hh
Weight 560kg
Location
Pedigree
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SCORCH (AUS) | ||||
Chestnut gelding | Foaled 2019 |
IMPENDING (AUS) (Bay 2013-Stud 2018). 5 wins-1 at 2, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1. Sire of 242 rnrs, 110 wnrs, inc. SW Impendabelle (WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2), Cool Memory, Kin, SP Hope at Hand, Running By, Zoete's Rock, Stormchaser, Surprise Coming, Pacific Vampire, Moko and of Sunset Dreaming, Russian Dancer, Close at Hand, Cortain, Elusive Impact, Final Illusionist, Heart of Glass, King's Parade, Walk Like an Angel, Albanian I Am, etc.
1st dam HELL IT'S HOT, by Zeditave. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, 3d AJC Emirates Airlines 2YO H., Smith & Nephew Birmingham 2YO H. Half-sister to HOT AS HELL, CRAIG'S DRAGON, FLAMING HOT, Harlem Heat IN HER TIME (f by Time Thief) Equal Leading Older Female on the 2018 WTR (Sprint). 9 wins to 1300m, A$3,772,725, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, Premiere S., Gr.2, Breeders Classic, Gr.2, Millie Fox S., Gr.2, Sydney S., L, Turf Club H., Tab.com.au H., McGrath Estate Agents H., 2d VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, Hawkesbury Crown, Gr.3, Gosford RC Provincial Championships Qualifier, 3d ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Tiara, Gr.1, ATC Premiere S., Gr.2. Scorch Let's Misbehave Bachelor's Art Dangerous Behavior Gobi Desert My Fair Lady Glowing Red Flame of Hestia Flamin' Al Hot Art LEMPICKA (f Rich Enuff) 7 wins to 1100m, A$490,000, to 2023-24, MRC Alinghi S., L, VOBIS Gold Comet, Life Member Tony Cavanagh H., Thoroughbred Club Australia H., 2d VRC Melbourne Cup Tour H., MRC Thoroughbred Club H., 3d MVRC Bendigo Bank H., Front Runner Membership H., MRC Tile Importer H. Art Critic Sultry Dreamer In My Dreams My Thousand Dragon Four Seas Motime
2nd dam STEAM HEAT, by Salieri (USA). Unraced. Half-sister to Startrack HOT AS HELL (g County) 9 wins-1 at 2-to 1100m, A$258,618, AJC Shorts H., Gr.3, June S., L-twice, STC Northern Dancer H., Elders Retired Officers H., NSW Tatt's RC AJF Rofe H., 2d STC Star Kingdom S., Gr.3, Moet & Chandon H., L, Questing Quality H., 4th STC Missile S., Gr.3. FLAMING HOT (c County) 9 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$226,500, NSW Tatt's RC Carrington S., L, AJC Good Health Wins 2YO H., STC Northern Dancer H., 2d AJC San Domenico S., Gr.2, STC Port Jackson Flying Welter H., Pacific Flying Welter H., 4th Gosford RC Pacesetter S., L. CRAIG'S DRAGON (g Catbird) 6 wins at 1000m, 1200m, HK$5,025,700, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L, Lady Millenary H., Heilongjiang H., Paris H., Kap Shui Mun H., Chevalier E & M Engineering H., 2d HKJC Skol Cup. Harlem Heat HARLEM RIVER (f Fastnet Rock) Winner at 2, A$138,150, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's S., L, 2d BRC Lancaster S., L, Scone RC Woodlands S., L, 3d MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2. Producer. Sin Sin Sin YES YES YES (c Rubick) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2019-20. 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$7,174,450, ATC Todman S., Gr.2, The Everest, 1200m-in track record time, VRC Secondbite 2YO P., MVRC Punters.com.au 2YO P., 2d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, MVRC Buildsafe 2YO P. Sire.
Race Record: 3 wins to 1300m, A$130,575, to 2024-25, ATC Evening Star H., Grainshaker Vodka H., MRC Sportsbet H., 2d MRC Horse Gate Memorial H., Sportsbet H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
SCORCH (AUS) 2019 Chestnut gelding
by Impending - Hell It's Hot, by Zeditave
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | A$33,950 |
4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | A$50,950 |
5 | 4 | 1 | - | - | A$45,675 |
Totals: | 13 | 3 | 3 | - | A$130,575 |
15/Jul/2022 | 4th of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Ring Ahoy was 1st and Pacific Hero 2nd and Rakomelo 3rd. | |
22/Jul/2022 | 4th of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Bayezid was 1st and Mandalong Missile 2nd and Ignacio 3rd. | |
24/Aug/2022 | 1st of 10 (0.1) | ATC (Kensington) Grainshaker Vodka Maiden H., A$55,000, 1100m, time 1:04.92. Track soft(6). Carried 58.00kg. Silvanito was 2nd and Alamira 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw) & B Nolan. Jockey: W Pike. | A$25,400 |
28/Apr/2023 | 2nd of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Eduardo was 1st and So Audacious 3rd. | |
06/May/2023 | 2nd of 5 (2.0) | Illawarra TC Dapto H., A$40,000, 1000m, time 0:56.78. Track good(4). Carried 61.50kg. Frilled was 1st and Gilmore 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw) & B Nolan. Jockey: K Jennings. | A$7,050 |
27/May/2023 | 11th of 11 (7.2) | ATC (Randwick) Taylor H., A$150,000, 1200m, time 1:10.92. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Yoshino was 1st and Plundering 2nd and Contemporary 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw) & B Nolan. Jockey: A Adkins. | |
21/Jun/2023 | 7th of 10 (4.3) | ATC (Canterbury) TAB H., A$55,000, 1200m, time 1:09.74. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Star Spirit was 1st and Rhythmic Pulse 2nd and King of Naples 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw) & B Nolan. Jockey: K Jennings. | A$1,500 |
12/Oct/2023 | 4th of 8 (4.1) | Kyneton Electrics H., A$35,000, 1210m, time 1:11.44. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Morpheus Bragi was 1st and Dirty Grin 2nd and Mr Mojo Risin' 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw) & B Nolan. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$1,750 |
13/Mar/2024 | 2nd of 9 (0.2) | MRC Sportsbet H., A$55,000, 1200m, time 1:10.81. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. In Her Stride was 1st and Links 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw) & B Nolan. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$9,900 |
01/Apr/2024 | 2nd of 6 (2.3) | MRC Horse Gate Memorial H., A$60,000, 1200m, time 1:10.54. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Pivot City was 1st and Tacito 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw) & B Nolan. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$10,800 |
08/May/2024 | 1st of 9 (0.1) | MRC Sportsbet H., A$50,000, 1300m, time 1:18.58. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Gallant Prince was 2nd and Rackemann 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw) & B Nolan. Jockey: Jordan Childs. | A$27,500 |
02/Jun/2024 | 9th of 9 (6.3) | MRC Sportsbet Samson H., A$50,000, 1300m, time 1:17.56. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. The Open was 1st and Gronkowski 2nd and Snappy Secret 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw) & B Nolan. Jockey: Jordan Childs. | A$1,000 |
04/Oct/2024 | 3rd of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Overpass was 1st and Front Page 2nd. | |
18/Oct/2024 | 3rd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Facile was 1st and Infatuation 2nd. | |
15/Nov/2024 | 1st of 9 (0.5) | ATC (Canterbury) Evening Star H., A$80,000, 1250m, time 1:13.62. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Demiana was 2nd and Lancaster Bomber 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, B Nolan & Mrs J E Hawkes. Jockey: Zac Lloyd. | A$38,750 |
13/Dec/2024 | 6th of 8 (5.7) | ATC (Canterbury) Ranvet H., A$60,000, 1250m, time 1:12.93. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Winston Hills was 1st and Lancaster Bomber 2nd and How Dare You 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, B Nolan & Mrs J E Hawkes. Jockey: Zac Wadick. | A$1,800 |
15/Jan/2025 | 9th of 9 (14.8) | ATC (Kensington) Captivant H., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:24.48. Track soft(5). Carried 61.00kg. Matter of Honour was 1st and The Replicant 2nd and Direct Fire 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, B Nolan & Mrs J E Hawkes. Jockey: Tommy Berry. | A$1,625 |
25/Jan/2025 | 9th of 10 (4.5) | ATC (Randwick) Captivant H., A$160,000, 1400m, time 1:22.75. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Headley Grange was 1st and Starman 2nd and Sandpaper 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D V Russo, B Nolan & Mrs J E Hawkes. Jockey: Tommy Berry. | A$3,500 |