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Buyer: Define Bloodstock - $105,000

Particulars

Name:Shangri la Express (AUS)
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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Reports

  Veterinary Report - 21.02.2025  

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**

Location

240 Silverdale Rd THE OAKS NSW

Pedigree

 

 

SHANGRI LA EXPRESS (AUS)
Brown gelding       Foaled 2021 
 

ALABAMA EXPRESS Redoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)Danzig
Shantha's ChoiceCanny Lad
Lago OvationEncosta de LagoFairy King (USA)
Rekindled Applause (GB)Royal Applause
SENT FROM ABOVE
    2014
LonhroOctagonal (NZ)Zabeel
Shadea (NZ)Straight Strike (USA)
Gamble MeRock of Gibraltar (Ire)Danehill (USA)
Good Gamble (USA)Pleasant Tap

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. 5 wins from 1250m to 1850m, A$366,145, BRC Treasury Brisbane H., ATC Agency Real Estate H.-twice, MVRC Charter Keck Cramer H., 2d ATC TAB H., ACY Securities H., Agency Real Estate H., 3d Townsville Cup, ATC Kia Ora Stud H., Bowermans Furniture H., Headwater at Vinery 2YO H., BRC Vale Alan Jock Gollogly H.

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. Winner at 1400m, ATC Vinery H., 3d ATC Harry Angel First Yearlings H.

 Camerlengo. 7 wins to 1300m, A$130,455, to 2024-25, 2d ATC Harry Angel at Darley 2YO H.

 Ruling Symbol - Oriental Amigo (H.K.). 2 wins at 1200m in Aust.

 Sent From Above. Winner. See above.

 Absolute Control. Placed at 3 in Aust.

 Set the Limit. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Highest Standard. 3 wins to 1300m in Aust.

 Kilmister. Winner at 1200m in 2024-25 in Aust.

 

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. 3 wins from 1300m to 1800m, AJC Danglissa H., 2d STC Bacardi Breezer H.

 Cara y Cruz. 3 wins at 1200m, 1900m, STC De Bortoli Black Noble H., 2d AJC Como Hotel H., 3d AJC Arbogast H., STC Bear Cottage H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Pera Pera. 7 wins to 1400m, A$287,195, ATC TAB Highway H., 2d ATC Country Championship Final, Tamworth Cup, ATC Moraitis Communications H., Australian Turf Club H., 3d ATC Graeme Symo's Birthday H., BRC Bartons P.

 Barachello. 6 wins to 1350m, A$124,792, ATC Good Luck Socceroos H., 3d ATC Canterbury Park H., El Alamein H., Warwick Farm H., CRT H.

 Skyline Blush. 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$204,190, ATC Ruben Guthrie in Cinemas H., Hyland Race Colours H.-twice, 3d ATC Dyldam Significant S., Membership on Sale P., 4th ATC Aspiration H., Gr.3. Producer.

 Surfside. 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m in Aust.

 Pay Off Now. Raced once. Dam of 4 winners-

 Rule the World. 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$375,575, ATC Australian Turf Club 2YO H., Power Access H., ANZ Bloodstock News 2YO P., MRC Travis Stillman H., 2d VRC Incognitus P., BRC XXXX Dry H., 3d VRC Kennedy Trophy H.

 Fee. Winner at 1300m in 2023-24, 3d BRC Ezy Projects H.

 

4th dam

LOOKING FOR GOLD (USA), by Mr. Prospector. Placed in U.S.A. Sister to SEEKING THE GOLD,  Miner's Game (dam of SURVIVALIST, POWER GAME), half-sister to FAST PLAY, STACKED PACK, Counterfeit Money,  Gambling Fool (dam of ZAFOLIA),  Tricky Game (dam of KING CUGAT). Dam of 15 foals, 14 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

 Sal Tessio. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2200m in Sweden, 2d Taby Mischa Kahns Minneslöpning.

 Beautiful Muriel. Winner at 2, 3d Vaal July Day H.

 

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.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

SHANGRI LA EXPRESS (AUS) 2021 Brown gelding
by Alabama Express - Sent From Above, by Lonhro

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
25211A$729,950
35---A$17,575
Totals:10211A$747,525
06/Oct/20232nd of 5--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Manos was 1st and Catoggio 3rd.
21/Oct/20231st 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/20231st 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/20242nd of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 850m. Prost was 1st and Photographics 3rd.
05/Feb/20241st of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Enriched was 2nd and President 3rd.
17/Feb/20242nd 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/20243rd 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/202415th 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/20241st of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Miss Judas was 2nd and Enriched 3rd.
05/Aug/20242nd of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Hallett was 1st and Way to the Stars 3rd.
17/Aug/20245th 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/20247th 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/20243rd of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Zouripper was 1st and Yorkshire 2nd.
09/Dec/20241st of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 850m. Kin was 2nd and Countyourblessings 3rd.
28/Dec/20245th 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/202515th 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/202510th 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
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.