2025 FEBRUARY (Late) Online Sale
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Buyer: Define Bloodstock - $105,000
Particulars
Name: | Shangri la Express (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Alabama Express (AUS) |
Dam: | Sent From Above (AUS) |
Colour: | Brown |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 04 September 2021 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Current Embargo |
GST: | No |
Location: | 240 Silverdale Rd THE OAKS NSW |
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Description
Shangri La Express is a 3YO gelding by Alabama Express out of the winning Lonhro mare, Sent From Above. His second dam, Gamble Me, is a dual Group 3 winner and has produced 8 foals to race for 6 winners. Shangri La Express was purchased for $220,000 at the 2023 Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
Shangri La Express has raced 10 times for 2 wins and 2 placings and has amassed over $760,000 in prizemoney. He won the Kirkham Plate on debut as a 2YO and followed this up with another impressive win in the Golden Gift which earned him a spot in the Group 1 Golden Slipper. He then ran 2nd to Switzerland in the Pierro Plate and 3rd in the Group 2 Todman Stakes. He has faced the starter 5 times as a 3YO and has struggled to regain the form he showed as a 2YO. He is a talented gelding who will be better suited to a less competitive racing jurisdiction.
He came out of full training on 3rd February and is currently spelling at Oak Ridge. If you would like to inspect him or carry out your own vetting please contact Emma Coleman at ecoleman@gaiwaterhouse.com.au.
HEIGHT/WEIGHT 16HH 500KG
**Not To Race (Vet Certificate) 01-Feb-2025 ROSEHILL D Winter Lame (1/5) near foreleg**
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Pedigree
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SHANGRI LA EXPRESS (AUS) | ||||
Brown gelding | Foaled 2021 |
ALABAMA EXPRESS (AUS) (Bay 2016-Stud 2020). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1. Out of a half-sister to SW Giga Kick. Sire of 68 rnrs, 28 wnrs, inc. SW Treasurethe Moment (VRC Oaks, Gr.1), Alabama Lass, Discretion Rules, SP Cheaha, Karavas, Poster Girl, Shangri la Express, Strideaway, Express Yo'self, Glasgow Lass and of Alabama State, Brandjam, Kalkallo, Karate Express, Sigiriya Rock, Accelar, Harpalee, Sunshine Law, Alabama Blitz, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.
1st dam SENT FROM ABOVE, by Lonhro. Winner at 900m in Aust. Half-sister to Kinagat, Major Conquest. Dam of 3 named foals, 1 to race, 1 winner, inc:- Shangri la Express (g by Alabama Express) 2 wins. See below.
2nd dam GAMBLE ME, by Rock of Gibraltar (Ire). 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$469,120, STC Birthday Card S., Gr.3, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, VRC Red Roses S., L, Moomba P., L, STC Konica Minolta 2YO H., MRC New Litho H., 2d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 3d MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, MRC Merson Cooper S., L, VRC Hoppers Crossing 2YO H., 4th STC Starlight S., L. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:- Major Conquest (f More Than Ready) Winner at 1100m, 3d ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, Keith Mackay H., L, Ashwood Motel 2YO P. Dam of- Major Artie Kinagat (g Street Cry) 6 wins at 1200m, 1300m, NZ$108,200, A$46,905, Otago RC Life Members Cup, CJC Pryde's Easifeed H., Hororata RC Selwyn Rakaia Vet Services H., ARC Essilor H., 2d CJC Pegasus H., L, North Canterbury RC Mike Pero Mortgages H., 3d CJC Stewards H., Gr.3, PGG Wrightson Seeds H., Otago RC Ray Webster Plumbing H., 4th CJC Timaru S., L, Otago RC Mosgiel S., L. Decisive Move Camerlengo Ruling Symbol - Oriental Amigo (H.K.) Sent From Above Absolute Control Set the Limit Highest Standard Kilmister
3rd dam GOOD GAMBLE (USA), by Pleasant Tap. Placed at 3 in U.S.A. Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 4 winners- GAMBLE ME (f Rock of Gibraltar) 6 wins. See above. Obama Cara y Cruz Pera Pera Barachello Skyline Blush Surfside Pay Off Now Rule the World Fee
4th dam LOOKING FOR GOLD (USA), by Mr. Prospector. Placed in U.S.A. Sister to SEEKING THE GOLD, Miner's Game Sal Tessio Beautiful Muriel
Race Record: 2 wins at 2, A$747,525, in 2023-24, ATC Golden Gift, James Squire Kirkham 2YO P., 2d ATC Pierro 2YO P., 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
SHANGRI LA EXPRESS (AUS) 2021 Brown gelding
by Alabama Express - Sent From Above, by Lonhro
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | A$729,950 |
3 | 5 | - | - | - | A$17,575 |
Totals: | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | A$747,525 |
06/Oct/2023 | 2nd of 5 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Manos was 1st and Catoggio 3rd. | |
21/Oct/2023 | 1st of 7 (2.5) | ATC (Randwick) James Squire Kirkham 2YO P., A$160,000, 1000m, time 0:58.26. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Miss Judas was 2nd and Blue Illusion 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: X Y Huang, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), T M Johnston, L Brennan, W E Payne, G L Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines & Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou). Jockey: Regan Bayliss. | A$82,500 |
11/Nov/2023 | 1st of 14 (1.3) | ATC (Rosehill) Golden Gift, A$1,000,000, 1100m, time 1:03.95. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Rue de Royale was 2nd and Volatile 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: X Y Huang, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), T M Johnston, L Brennan, W E Payne, G L Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines & Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou). Jockey: Regan Bayliss. | A$581,000 |
22/Jan/2024 | 2nd of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 850m. Prost was 1st and Photographics 3rd. | |
05/Feb/2024 | 1st of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Enriched was 2nd and President 3rd. | |
17/Feb/2024 | 2nd of 7 (0.7) | ATC (Randwick) Pierro 2YO P., A$145,500, 1100m, time 1:03.14. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Switzerland was 1st and Extreme Diva 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: X Y Huang, Yu Long Investments Mrs G M Waterhouse Ao, (Mgr: Y Zhang), T M Johnston, L Brennan, W E Payne, G L Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines & Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou). Jockey: Regan Bayliss. | A$29,200 |
09/Mar/2024 | 3rd of 8 (2.1) | ATC (Randwick) Todman S., Gr.2, A$300,000, 1200m, time 1:09.39. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Switzerland was 1st and Straight Charge 2nd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: X Y Huang, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Mrs G M Waterhouse AO, T M Johnston, L Brennan, W E Payne, G L Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines & Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou). Jockey: Regan Bayliss. | A$27,250 |
23/Mar/2024 | 15th of 16 (7) | ATC (Rosehill) Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, A$5,000,000, 1200m, time 1:09.76. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Lady of Camelot was 1st and Coleman 2nd and Storm Boy 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: X Y Huang, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Mrs G M Waterhouse AO, T M Johnston, L Brennan, W E Payne, G L Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines & Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou). Jockey: Regan Bayliss. | A$10,000 |
19/Jul/2024 | 1st of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Miss Judas was 2nd and Enriched 3rd. | |
05/Aug/2024 | 2nd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Hallett was 1st and Way to the Stars 3rd. | |
17/Aug/2024 | 5th of 7 (2.6) | ATC (Rosehill) Rosebud H., L, A$200,000, 1100m, time 1:04.61. Track soft(5). Carried 60.00kg. Gatsby's was 1st and Clear Proof 2nd and High Octane 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: X Y Huang, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Mrs G M Waterhouse AO, T M Johnston, L Brennan, W E Payne, G L Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines & Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou). Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$5,375 |
31/Aug/2024 | 7th of 9 (7.8) | ATC (Rosehill) Up & Coming S., Gr.3, A$250,000, 1300m, time 1:15.79. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Autumn Glow was 1st and Wanaruah 2nd and Snack Bar 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: X Y Huang, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Mrs G M Waterhouse AO, T M Johnston, L Brennan, W E Payne, G L Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines & Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou). Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$3,500 |
26/Nov/2024 | 3rd of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Zouripper was 1st and Yorkshire 2nd. | |
09/Dec/2024 | 1st of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 850m. Kin was 2nd and Countyourblessings 3rd. | |
28/Dec/2024 | 5th of 8 (4) | ATC (Randwick) James Squire H., A$160,000, 1200m, time 1:10.55. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Disneck was 1st and Invader Zim 2nd and Able Willie 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: X Y Huang, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), T M Johnston, Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou), L Brennan, W E Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines, Mrs G M Waterhouse AO, C T Palioca, Ms K E Newsom, L J Packer, A Bird, B A Hedges, S H Walsh & R Huxley. Jockey: Rachel King. | A$5,200 |
17/Jan/2025 | 15th of 18 (10.7) | GCTC Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (R), L, A$3,000,000, 1400m, time 1:21.91. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Bosustow was 1st and Give Me Space 2nd and Arriving Home 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: T M Johnston, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou), L Brennan, W E Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines, Mrs G M Waterhouse AO, C T Palioca, Ms K E Newsom, L J Packer, A Bird, B A Hedges, S H Walsh & R Huxley. Jockey: Angela Jones. | |
01/Feb/2025 | 10th of 10 (11.3) | ATC (Rosehill) Captivant H., A$160,000, 1350m, time 1:19.31. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Bunker Hut was 1st and Lady Boss 2nd and Step Aside 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: T M Johnston, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), L Brennan, W E Payne, K Staines, Mrs R Staines, Mrs G M Waterhouse AO, C T Palioca, Ms K E Newsom, L J Packer, A Bird, B A Hedges, S H Walsh, R Huxley & D Duncan.. Jockey: Regan Bayliss. | A$3,500 |