2025 MARCH (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Phil Cole - $16,000
Particulars
Name: | Able Seaman (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Merchant Navy (AUS) |
Dam: | Dee Nine Elle (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 15 September 2019 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Current/previous bans, Throat Surgery |
GST: | Yes 100% |
Location: | 50 Sullivan Rd CRYNA QLD |
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Description
ABLE SEAMAN is an attractive son of MERCHANT NAVY out of the Duporth mare, DEE NINE ELLE, who is a half sister to the Champion racehorse and stallion YES YES YES.
He has only had nine lifetime starts, for 2 wins and one 3rd placing. His wins have come over 1200m and 1690m.
He is a good natured gelding and is no problem to deal with both on the ground and under saddle and is a good eater.
He stands approximately 16.1hh and was is 523kgs after his last run.
He is a horse that still has plenty of upside and he may also benefit from a smaller stable environment and and racing at provincial or country level.
He has been spelling since the 1st of March 2025 after his most recent start, where he ran a close 4th at Eagle Farm over 1600m. He could come straight back in to work should his new owners wish or continue to spell.
Embargoes: No embargoes as of the 6th of March 2025.
He has undergone tie-back surgery and a vet report following his discharge is attached for your reference. He did go on to win both his races after this surgery.
His extended spell was due to recovering from the tie-back surgery and an infected foot abscess.
Whilst all efforts are made to disclose previous issues, we take no liability after the sale and suggest you do independent vetting if required.
For any further questions please send through all enquiries to stables@gollanracing.com.au
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Pedigree
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ABLE SEAMAN (AUS) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2019 |
MERCHANT NAVY (AUS) (Bay 2014-Stud 2018). 7 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 212 rnrs, 110 wnrs, inc. SW Royal Merchant (SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1), Steel City, Cottee, SP Landlock, Merchant Queen, She Ours, Drisana and of Galaxy Affair, In the Navy, Aye Aye Captain, Merchant Gold, Ellibaby, Lunar Eight, Merchant Flyer, Navy Blood, Navyonthehighway, Able Seaman, Arqana, Awash, Cadetship, Calico Jack, High Blue Sea, etc.
1st dam Dee Nine Elle, by Duporth. 5 wins to 1400m, A$296,275, BRC Anti Wrinkle & Skin Studio H., ATC Treeserve H., Schweppes H., BRC Carbone Developments P., Ipswich TC Grammar School P., 2d ATC McGrath Estate Agents P., BRC Secutor Securities H., ATC Candana Bathrooms H., Schweppes H., BRC Pillow Talk P., Racezone National Apprentice Series P., Ipswich TC High Teas at ITC H., 3d BRC Bright Shadow H., L, Construction Income Protection H., CFMEU M & E Division Qld H. Half-sister to YES YES YES. Dam of 3 named foals, all winners- Zondee Able Seaman Deconstruction - Infinite Resolve (H.K.)
2nd dam SIN SIN SIN, by Fantastic Light (USA). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, Wellington Boot. Half-sister to HOT AS HELL, CRAIG'S DRAGON, FLAMING HOT, Harlem Heat 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. Dee Nine Elle (f Duporth) 5 wins. See above. Another Sin Grand Larceny
3rd 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. Hell It's Hot IN HER TIME (f 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., 2d VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, Hawkesbury Crown, Gr.3, 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. Producer. 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. Good Heavens Boncoeur (g Show a Heart) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$133,765, STC Merrylands RSL Club H., 3d STC Run to the Rose H., L, Inglis 2YO Classic, Rosebud Quality H.
Race Record: 2 wins at 1200m, 1700m in 2024-25, Ipswich TC Gordon's Gin H., 3d BRC Mekkafest August P. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
ABLE SEAMAN (AUS) 2019 Bay gelding
by Merchant Navy - Dee Nine Elle, by Duporth
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 2 | - | - | 1 | A$4,200 |
5 | 7 | 2 | - | - | A$43,820 |
Totals: | 9 | 2 | - | 1 | A$48,020 |
27/Oct/2022 | FF of 7 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 840m. Ready to Boom was 1st and Greylander 2nd and Eagledge 3rd. | |
22/Nov/2022 | 1st of 7 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Satellite Spirit was 2nd and Caderas 3rd. | |
09/Dec/2022 | 9th of 9 (10.9) | BRC Nuturf Maiden H., A$37,000, 1200m, time 1:09.58. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Olentia was 1st and Sha of Gomer 2nd and Mintaka Lad 3rd. Trainer: T J Gollan. Owner: M G Buys, G A Palmer, N D R Hay, A G Hay, B D Camm, M A Lightfoot, C R Dunn, Wysir Racing (Mgr: C Wardle), W I B Racing (Mgr: M L Williamson), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & The Senior Player (Mgr: Mrs S H Mullins). Jockey: Ben Thompson. | A$600 |
06/Jun/2023 | 7th of 8 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Hello in There was 1st and New Maher 2nd and Brand New 3rd. | |
14/Jun/2023 | 3rd of 11 (0.9) | BRC Mekkafest August Maiden P., A$40,000, 1200m, time 1:10.25. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Landsborough Lad was 1st and Kai Tak 2nd. Trainer: T J Gollan. Owner: M G Buys, G A Palmer, N D R Hay, A G Hay, B D Camm, M A Lightfoot, C R Dunn, Wysir Racing (Mgr: C Wardle), W I B Racing (Mgr: M L Williamson), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & The Senior Player (Mgr: Mrs S H Mullins). Jockey: Damien Thornton. | A$3,600 |
24/Sep/2024 | 6th of 6 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Queen of Thoughts was 1st and Nescaffier 2nd and Benzou 3rd. | |
20/Oct/2024 | 1st of 12 (1.5) | SCTC Darwalla Group Maiden P., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:12.30. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Vesper Lynd was 2nd and Scottville Scooter 3rd. Trainer: T J Gollan. Owner: M G Buys, G A Palmer, N D R Hay, A G Hay, B D Camm, M A Lightfoot, C R Dunn, Wysir Racing (Mgr: C Wardle), W I B Racing (Mgr: M L Williamson), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & The Senior Player (Mgr: Mrs S H Mullins). Jockey: James Orman. | A$16,800 |
05/Nov/2024 | 7th of 10 (3.5) | BRC Moreton Hire H., A$38,000, 1200m, time 1:09.34. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Runwiththetide was 1st and Jungle Law 2nd and Adoradec 3rd. Trainer: T J Gollan. Owner: M G Buys, G A Palmer, N D R Hay, A G Hay, B D Camm, M A Lightfoot, C R Dunn, Wysir Racing (Mgr: C Wardle), W I B Racing (Mgr: M L Williamson), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & The Senior Player (Mgr: Mrs S H Mullins). Jockey: Jag Guthmann-Chester. | A$760 |
04/Dec/2024 | 7th of 14 (3.3) | Ipswich TC Events Centre H., A$28,000, 1200m, time 1:10.70. Track soft(5). Carried 61.00kg. Hard to Dismiss was 1st and Bonjour Rupert 2nd and Grandeur Rose 3rd. Trainer: T J Gollan. Owner: M G Buys, G A Palmer, N D R Hay, A G Hay, B D Camm, M A Lightfoot, C R Dunn, Wysir Racing (Mgr: C Wardle), W I B Racing (Mgr: M L Williamson), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & The Senior Player (Mgr: Mrs S H Mullins). Jockey: James Orman. | A$500 |
29/Dec/2024 | 7th of 10 (2.5) | SCTC TAB H., A$28,000, 1400m, time 1:24.68. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Banana Slide was 1st and Peaceful Prince 2nd and Black Opium 3rd. Trainer: T J Gollan. Owner: M G Buys, G A Palmer, N D R Hay, A G Hay, B D Camm, M A Lightfoot, C R Dunn, Wysir Racing (Mgr: C Wardle), W I B Racing (Mgr: M L Williamson), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & The Senior Player (Mgr: Mrs S H Mullins). Jockey: Angela Jones. | A$500 |
15/Jan/2025 | 1st of 14 (0.9) | Ipswich TC Gordon's Gin H., A$38,000, 1690m, time 1:42.57. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. The Khan was 2nd and Nitrogen 3rd. Trainer: T J Gollan. Owner: M G Buys, G A Palmer, N D R Hay, A G Hay, B D Camm, M A Lightfoot, C R Dunn, Wysir Racing (Mgr: C Wardle), W I B Racing (Mgr: M L Williamson), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & The Senior Player (Mgr: Mrs S H Mullins). Jockey: Angela Jones. | A$21,000 |
05/Feb/2025 | 6th of 8 (3.9) | Ipswich TC Seven News H., A$38,000, 1680m, time 1:42.39. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Who Ordered Dafish was 1st and Godzilla 2nd and She's Got Veuve 3rd. Trainer: T J Gollan. Owner: M G Buys, G A Palmer, N D R Hay, A G Hay, B D Camm, M A Lightfoot, C R Dunn, Wysir Racing (Mgr: C Wardle), W I B Racing (Mgr: M L Williamson), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & The Senior Player (Mgr: Mrs S H Mullins). Jockey: Angela Jones. | A$760 |
01/Mar/2025 | 4th of 8 (2) | BRC Membership H., A$75,000, 1600m, time 1:34.89. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Imatruestar was 1st and Jenni Moreese 2nd and Godzilla 3rd. Trainer: T J Gollan. Owner: M G Buys, G A Palmer, N D R Hay, A G Hay, B D Camm, M A Lightfoot, C R Dunn, Wysir Racing (Mgr: C Wardle), W I B Racing (Mgr: M L Williamson), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & The Senior Player (Mgr: Mrs S H Mullins). Jockey: Cejay Graham. | A$3,500 |