2025 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: John Manzelmann - $13,000
Particulars
Name: | Journalism (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | I Am Invincible (AUS) |
Dam: | Amanpour (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 23 September 2018 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Tendon injury - vet report attached |
GST: | Yes 75% |
Location: | 74 Longwood-Ruffy Road LONGWOOD EAST VIC |
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Description
Journalism is a 6YO gelding by I Am Invincible out of the Group 1 winning Northern Meteor mare, Amanpour, who is the dam of 3 foals to race for 3 winners. Turf Express, the 15-time winner appears under his second dam as does Horse Of The Year and Champion Middle Distance Horse in Hong Kong in 2016-17, Street Rapper (Rapper Dragon).
Journalism was purchased for $1M at the 2020 Magic Millions Yearling Sale. He has raced 15 times for 4 wins and 5 placings and has earned prizemoney in excess of $170,000. His 4 wins have come over 1100m-1550m. He hasn’t raced since November 2023 due to a tendon injury. He has since completed the recommended rehab for this injury and has been in pre-training at Leneva Park since 16th December.
If you have any questions or would like to inspect him please contact Emma Coleman at ecoleman@gaiwaterhouse.com.au.
HEIGHT/WEIGHT 16.2HH 530KG
Location
Pedigree
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JOURNALISM (AUS) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2018 |
I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) (Bay 2004-Stud 2010). 5 wins-1 at 2, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3. Champion Sire in Aust. 3 times Sire of 1218 rnrs, 977 wnrs, 113 SW, inc. Home Affairs (VRC Lightning S., Gr.1), Imperatriz, In Secret, Loving Gaby, Brazen Beau, Viddora, I Am a Star, Voodoo Lad, Invincibella, Media Sensation, Lombardo, Marabi, Move to Strike, Oohood, Hellbent, I Am Me, King of Sparta, Dame Giselle, Libertini, Fiesta, Illustrious Lad, Estriella, etc.
1st dam AMANPOUR, by Northern Meteor. 4 wins from 1550m to 1900m, A$901,740, ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, John Kanaan H., TAB Ipad App H., Mossman at Vinery H., 2d ATC Emancipation S., Gr.2, VRC Tab.com.au Trophy H., ATC Indigopop Aluminium Products H., Hyland Race Colours H., TAB Number 1 Club 2YO P., 3d VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, ATC Tab.com.au 2YO P. Sister to SPORTS EDITION, three-quarter-sister to Swing Vote, half-sister to TURF EXPRESS, Swing Dance Journalism Wendt Dream Reality
2nd dam NEWSCASTER, by Marscay. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 8 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:- AMANPOUR (f Northern Meteor) 4 wins. See above. TURF EXPRESS (g Danehill Dancer) 15 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 2150m, €105,400, A$279,450, HK$3,156,500, VRC Fashion S., L, AJC Inglis Classic Sale 2YO H., STC Theraces.com.au 2YO H., HKJC Beijing H., Chantilly Prix du Chemin des Poissonniers, Prix de Puiseux en France, HKJC Egret H., HKU Jockey Club Student Villages H., 2d City Tatt's RC Inglis Bonus 3YO H., Saint-Cloud Prix de l'Anjou, Chantilly Prix des Souchiers, STC Myboycharlie H., HKJC Arsenal H., Southwell H., 3d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2. SPORTS EDITION (c Northern Meteor) Winner at 2, A$83,850, BRC Hampden S., L, 2d ATC TAB Early Quaddie 2YO P. Sire. Full Coverage Feature Story Noh Sen Young Yana Breaking News Electric Dreams Swing Dance STREET RAPPER - RAPPER DRAGON (H.K.) (g Street Boss) Horse of the Year & Champion Middle Distance Horse in Hong Kong in 2016-17. 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1350m to 2000m, A$127,650, HK$30,349,500, HKJC Chairman's Trophy, Gr.2, Hong Kong Derby, L, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L, Hong Kong Classic Cup, L, Lion Rock Trophy, L, Sports for All H., Tai Hing H., Primula H., 2d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Schweppervescence H., Gr.3, HKJC Viva Pataca H. Swing Vote (f Northern Meteor) Winner at 2, A$86,725, ATC TAB Number One Club 2YO P., 3d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), L. Dam of 3 winners- Majority Smart Decision Legislate Swing Sensation Dear Sibling Guantanamera Jupiter Dragon Caprice
3rd dam STORMY DREAM (USA), by Storm Cat. Placed in U.S.A. Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:- Keep on Dreaming Radiant Rock Taepung Jilju Uh Oh Significant Dream Market Garden Jewel Point
4th dam NATALMA'S DREAM, by Alydar. Unraced. Half-sister to ARROWTOWN, Lady Bonanza, Little Arrow Catechist
Race Record: 4 wins to 1550m, A$170,740, ATC Exceedance's First Yearlings H., 1550m-in track record time, 2d Muswellbrook Cup, ATC Calyx First Yearlings H., 3d ATC Schweppes H., Agency H., Ranvet H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
JOURNALISM (AUS) 2018 Bay gelding
by I Am Invincible - Amanpour, by Northern Meteor
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 7 | 2 | - | 2 | A$70,890 |
4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | A$87,150 |
5 | 3 | - | - | - | A$12,700 |
Totals: | 15 | 4 | 2 | 3 | A$170,740 |
30/Nov/2020 | 2nd of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Don't Hesitate was 1st and Blue Poison 3rd. | |
15/Dec/2020 | 1st of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Ghostwriter was 2nd and Cork Harbour 3rd. | |
16/Jul/2021 | 3rd of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Riva del Sol was 1st and Sing a Love Song 2nd. | |
27/Jul/2021 | 1st of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Najmaty was 2nd and Mascherata 3rd. | |
10/Aug/2021 | 1st of 11 (0.2) | Hawkesbury RC De Bortoli Wines Maiden H., A$40,000, 1100m, time 1:04.01. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Sing a Love Song was 2nd and Russian Standard 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse.. Jockey: B Avdulla. | A$25,325 |
01/Sep/2021 | 5th of 8 (3.8) | ATC (Kensington) Heineken H., A$50,000, 1150m, time 1:06.99. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Vindication was 1st and Mark the Moment 2nd and Flying Crazy 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse.. Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$2,000 |
22/Sep/2021 | 12th of 12 (10.7) | VRC Myer Fashions H., A$50,000, 1420m, time 1:26.06. Track soft(5). Carried 59.50kg. Cuban Link was 1st and Cheerful Moment 2nd and Tramontana 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: Jordan Childs. | |
19/Apr/2022 | 1st of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 736m. Groover was 2nd and Boomsong 3rd. | |
09/May/2022 | 1st of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 800m. Our Bellagio Miss was 2nd and Taksu 3rd. | |
28/May/2022 | 1st of 7 (0.1) | Newcastle JC Car Sales H., A$35,000, 1300m, time 1:21.47. Track heavy(8). Carried 59.00kg. Island Lass was 2nd and Emerald's Son 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: Ms W Costin. | A$22,365 |
13/Jun/2022 | 3rd of 9 (1.1) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Agency H., A$60,000, 1600m, time 1:40.25. Track soft(6). Carried 61.00kg. Rondino was 1st and Mystic Mermaid 2nd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: B Avdulla. | A$5,500 |
25/Jun/2022 | 3rd of 9 (1.5) | ATC (Randwick) Schweppes H., A$130,000, 1600m, time 1:37.75. Track soft(5). Carried 55.50kg. Kalino was 1st and Tympanist 2nd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$12,200 |
09/Jul/2022 | 8th of 8 (17.9) | ATC (Randwick) Grainshaker Vodka H., A$150,000, 1400m, time 1:28.65. Track heavy(9). Carried 56.00kg. Kanazawa was 1st and Riduna 2nd and Lease 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: B Avdulla. | A$3,500 |
29/Nov/2022 | 5th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Mission Value was 1st and Brookspire 2nd and Ranges 3rd. | |
13/Dec/2022 | 6th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Typhoon Taavi was 1st and Mission Value 2nd and Capital Asset 3rd. | |
05/Jan/2023 | 1st of 7 | --trial--Gosford RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Beep Test was 2nd and Pad Thai 3rd. | |
18/Jan/2023 | 1st of 8 (0.5) | Wyong RC Huckel Excavations H., A$40,000, 1350m, time 1:19.55. Track good(4). Carried 60.50kg. Piraeus was 2nd and City Gold Wonder 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: J Parr. | A$19,700 |
01/Feb/2023 | 2nd of 8 (0.4) | ATC (Canterbury) Calyx First Yearlings H., A$55,000, 1580m, time 1:35.85. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Mystic Mermaid was 1st and Golden Gorge 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: J Parr. | A$9,600 |
15/Feb/2023 | 3rd of 8 (2.6) | ATC (Kensington) Ranvet H., A$55,000, 1550m, time 1:32.04. Track soft(5). Carried 59.50kg. Wategos was 1st and Bon Vivant 2nd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: B Prebble. | A$5,200 |
08/Mar/2023 | 1st of 8 (3.5) | ATC (Kensington) Exceedance's First Yearlings H., A$55,000, 1550m, time 1:30.05 (Track Record). Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg. Kokoro was 2nd and Jupitus 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: B Prebble. | A$25,400 |
31/Mar/2023 | 2nd of 14 (0.5) | Muswellbrook Cup, A$150,000, 1500m, time 1:30.91. Track soft(6). Carried 54.00kg. Commando Hunt was 1st and Caesars Palace 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco, D Camera & Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao. Jockey: Ms W Costin. | A$27,250 |
25/Aug/2023 | 6th of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 739m. Famous Pedrille was 1st and Rise of the Masses 2nd and Vinnie's Spirit 3rd. | |
08/Sep/2023 | 3rd of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1040m. Cotehele was 1st and Perfect Proposal 2nd. | |
23/Sep/2023 | 5th of 12 (2.3) | ATC (Rosehill) Chandon H., A$160,000, 1400m, time 1:23.00. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Vienna Princess was 1st and For Valour 2nd and Chorlton Lane 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco & D Camera. Jockey: A Hyeronimus. | A$5,200 |
06/Oct/2023 | 2nd of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Azula was 1st and Tannhauser 3rd. | |
21/Oct/2023 | 15th of 17 (6.5) | ATC (Randwick) Big Dance Wild Card H., A$160,000, 1600m, time 1:35.53. Track good(4). Carried 52.00kg. King of the Castle was 1st and Highlights 2nd and Loch Eagle 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco & D Camera. Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire. | |
07/Nov/2023 | 9th of 20 (4.9) | ATC (Randwick) The Little Dance, A$750,000, 1600m, time 1:35.41. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Spangler was 1st and Lion's Roar 2nd and Cotehele 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick), L Caminiti, M J Gordon, C Ienco & D Camera. Jockey: Regan Bayliss. | A$7,500 |
05/Mar/2024 | 3rd of 7 | --trial--Wangaratta TC Barrier Trial, 1170m. Huesca was 1st and The Summit 2nd. | |
20/Mar/2024 | 2nd of 6 | --trial--Donald DRC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Picaroon was 1st and Privacy Tour 3rd. |