2025 APRIL (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Lj Seymour - $7,500
Particulars
Name: | Counter (GB) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Lope de Vega (IRE) |
Dam: | Riposte (GB) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 05 April 2020 |
COB: | GB |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 15% |
Location: | 78 Albert Road DRAPER QLD |
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Description
The winner of two races in Australia, Counter is a Saturday class winner in Queensland. He has been around the mark all preparation without being beaten far and has been a consistent runner at metropolitan level.
After most recently racing on the 26th of March, Counter has gone to the paddock as a sound horse holding residual fitness so would certainly appeal to those wanting a quick return on investment.
He is a straightforward horse to have around the stable with a lovely temperament.
Weight: Approx. 480kg
Height: 15.2hh
Location: Grand Parkview Stud, Queensland
Embargoes: No embargoes as of 1st April 2025
As with all horses sold on behalf of owners all efforts are made to disclose previous issues, we take no liability after the sale and suggest you do an independent vetting if required.
If further information is required, please contact Chris Waller Racing on 02 9760 5700 or email admin@cwallerracing.com
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Pedigree
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COUNTER (GB) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2020 |
LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) (Chestnut 2007-Stud 2011). 4 wins-2 at 2, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Sire of 1378 rnrs, 974 wnrs, 144 SW, inc. Santa Ana Lane (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Arapaho, Duke de Sessa, Gytrash, Look de Vega, Dreamloper, Belardo, Shadow of Light, Program Trading, Vega Magic, Carl Spackler, Newspaperofrecord, Place du Carrousel, Sweet Lady, The Right Man, Hypothetical, Vega One, Zabeel Prince, Aunt Pearl, Phoenix of Spain, etc.
1st dam RIPOSTE, by Dansili. 4 wins from 1¼m to 1½m, £99,754, €8,000, US$347,080, Belmont Sheepshead Bay S., Gr.2, New York S., Gr.2, Royal Ascot Ribblesdale S., Gr.2, 2d Gulfstream Park Suwannee River S., Gr.3, The Very One S., Gr.3, Sandown Bet365 Fillies' S., 3d Tampa Bay Downs Hillsborough S., Gr.3, 4th Belmont Sheepshead Bay S., Gr.2, Arlington Park Modesty H., Gr.3. Sister to Arizona Jewel Counter Accessible Parry Rip It
2nd dam RAINBOW LAKE, by Rainbow Quest. 3 wins at 1¼m, 11f, Haydock Lancashire Oaks, Gr.3, Newbury Ballymacoll Stud S., L. Half-sister to VERTEX, Climber. Dam of 15 foals, 13 to race, 8 winners, inc:- POWERSCOURT (c Sadler's Wells) Joint Top of The 2003 International 3YO Classification (Ext.). Joint Champion 3YO Stayer in Ireland in 2003. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 7½f to 1½m, £250,949, €363,577, US$870,000, HK$1,000,000, 220,800Dhs, Curragh Tattersalls Gold Cup, Gr.1, Arlington Million S., Gr.1, York Great Voltigeur S., Gr.2, Leopardstown Seapoint S., 2d Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1, Doncaster Racing Post Trophy, Gr.1, München Grosser Preis Dallmayr Bayerisches Zuchtrennen, Gr.1, Ayr Scottish Derby, Gr.2, Newmarket JRA London Office 10th Anniversary 2YO S., 3d Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Turf, Gr.1, Curragh Irish St Leger, Gr.1, 4th Hong Kong Cup, Gr.1, Arlington Million S., Gr.1, York Hardwicke S., Gr.2. Sire. RIPOSTE (f Dansili) 4 wins. See above. LAST TRAIN (c Rail Link) 2 wins at 2000m, 3100m, €236,710, Longchamp Prix de Barbeville, Gr.3, Prix Juigne, 2d Longchamp Grand Prix de Paris, Gr.1, Prix de Lormoy, 3d Longchamp Prix Vicomtesse Vigier, Gr.2, Prix Niel, Gr.2, Chantilly Prix du Pont du Roi, 4th Longchamp Prix Maurice de Nieuil, Gr.2. Sire. KIND (f Danehill) 6 wins to 7f, Hamilton Flower of Scotland S., L, Nottingham Kilvington S., L, Newmarket Vibe FM H., 3d Leopardstown Ballyogan S., Gr.3, Bath Lansdown S., L, Newmarket Geoffrey Barling S. Dam of 7 winners- FRANKEL (c Galileo) Horse of the Year in Europe in 2011 & 2012. Champion 3YO Colt in Europe in 2011. Head of the 2011 & 2012 WTR. Joint Champion 2YO Colt in Europe in 2010. Champion 3YO Miler in GB in 2011. Champion Older Male Miler & Intermediate Horse in GB in 2012. 14 wins-4 at 2-from 7f to 10½f, £2,998,301, York International S., Gr.1, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1, Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1, St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1, Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1-twice, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Ascot Royal Lodge S., Gr.2, Newbury Greenham S., Gr.3, Doncaster Frank Whittle Partnership 2YO S., Newmarket 2YO S. Sire. NOBLE MISSION (c Galileo) Champion Older Male in Europe in 2014. 9 wins from 1600m to 2400m, £1,028,709, €402,760, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1, Curragh Tattersalls Gold Cup, Gr.1, Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, Gr.1, Sandown Gordon Richards S., Gr.3, Goodwood Gordon S., Gr.3, Chester Huxley S., Gr.3, Goodwood Tapster S., L, Newmarket S., L, Newbury Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships S., 2d München Grosser Dallmayr Preis, Gr.1, Royal Ascot King Edward VII S., Gr.2, Newbury John Porter S., Gr.3, St Simon S., Gr.3, Newmarket Fairway S., L, 3d Haydock Rose of Lancaster S., Gr.3, Newbury John Porter S., Gr.3, 4th Royal Ascot Hardwicke S., Gr.2. Sire. BULLET TRAIN (c Sadler's Wells) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 11½f, £114,822, Lingfield Derby Trial S., Gr.3, 2d Newbury Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup S., 4th Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1. Sire. JOYEUSE (f Oasis Dream) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, £80,284, €11,400, Haydock Cecil Frail S., L, Salisbury Dick Poole S., L, 2d Leopardstown Ballyogan S., Gr.3, York Summer S., Gr.3, 3d Royal Ascot Albany S., Gr.3, Newbury Fred Darling S., Gr.3. Dam of 7 winners- ARRAY (c No Nay Never) 2 wins at 2, £86,903, Newbury Mill Reef S., Gr.2, 2d Goodwood 40th Anniversary 2YO S., 3d Kempton Sirenia S., Gr.3. Arizona Jewel JEWEL HOUSE (c Dubawi) 5 wins from 1400m to 2200m in GB and Qatar, Al Rayyan Qatar Gold Trophy, L, Newmarket Alex Scott S., 2d Al Rayyan HH The Emir Shalfa, 3d Al Rayyan Al Safliya Cup. DESERT DIAMOND (f Dubawi) 3 wins at 8¾f, 10¼f, York Lyric S., L, Infinity Tyres Fillies' H., 2d Curragh Snow Fairy S., Gr.3, Sandown Distaff S., L. Producer. Colourful Purlain MATURLO (c Starspangledbanner) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, €80,355, to 2024, Milano Premio Giuseppe de Montel, L, 2d Roma Premio Parioli, Gr.3, Milano Premio Vittorio Riva, L, 3d Deauville Prix Luthier, L.
Race Record: 2 wins at 2000m, 2050m, £4,336, A$150,620, in 2023-24, BRC Mekka Raceday August H., Racecourse Village P., 2d ATC Coolmore Super P., Socrates H., SCTC Higgins Coatings P., 3d ATC Drinkwise P., BRC Cascade P. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
COUNTER (GB) 2020 Bay gelding
by Lope de Vega - Riposte, by Dansili
(in Great Britain, Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 3 | - | - | 2 | A$7,294 |
3 | 6 | - | 1 | 2 | A$23,300 |
4 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | A$123,700 |
5 | 5 | - | - | - | A$3,620 |
Totals: | 23 | 2 | 4 | 6 | A$157,914 |
16/Aug/2022 | 7th of 14 (2.25L) | Chelmsford City Ireland Incentive 2YO S., £6,900, 7f, time 1:24.57. Track standard. Carried 133.00lbs. Zu Run was 1st and Band of Steel 2nd and Hover on the Wind 3rd. Trainer: Ralph Beckett. Owner: Juddmonte. Jockey: ROB HORNBY. | |
06/Sep/2022 | 3rd of 7 (0.5L) | Goodwood E.B.F. EBF Peter Willett Future Stayers' Maiden S., £25,000, 1m, time 1:44.22. Track soft. Carried 133.00lbs. High Honour was 1st and Mudskipper 2nd. Trainer: Ralph Beckett. Owner: Juddmonte. Jockey: ROB HORNBY. | £3,068 |
29/Sep/2022 | 3rd of 4 (5.5L) | Chelmsford City Paul Sabini 60th Birthday EBF Novice S., £9,999, 1¼m, time 2:6.74. Track standard. Carried 130.00lbs. Think First was 1st and Sir Laurence Graff 2nd. Trainer: Ralph Beckett. Owner: Juddmonte. Jockey: Rossa Ryan. | £1,268 |
28/Apr/2023 | 8th of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Consenza was 1st and Split Image 2nd and Lucky Force 3rd. | |
05/May/2023 | 6th of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 895m. Hot Sundae was 1st and Time Quest 2nd and Ravisher 3rd. | |
20/May/2023 | 6th of 9 (4.7) | Newcastle JC QMF Constructions Maiden P., A$40,000, 1400m, time 1:26.40. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Time Quest was 1st and Louisville 2nd and Oriental Tycoon 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: K Jennings. | A$1,100 |
05/Sep/2023 | 8th of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Pajanti was 1st and Field of Myrtle 2nd and Captain Eagle 3rd. | |
21/Sep/2023 | 5th of 9 (3.7) | Hawkesbury RC Great Northern Cup Maiden P., A$42,000, 1500m, time 1:29.27. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Matusalem was 1st and Inca Trail 2nd and Gunslinger 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: Tyler Schiller. | A$1,400 |
05/Oct/2023 | 3rd of 10 (2.6) | Gosford RC Now Serving Stone & Wood Maiden P., A$42,000, 1900m, time 2:01.35. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Marenaro was 1st and Aethelflaed 2nd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: Tommy Berry. | A$3,900 |
28/Oct/2023 | 8th of 8 (13.3) | MBA Illawarra Division Maiden P., A$42,000, 2000m, time 2:06.69. Track heavy(8). Carried 59.00kg. Final Reset was 1st and Bright Red 2nd and Frostymcfrostfrost 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: L Magorrian. | A$1,050 |
17/Nov/2023 | 2nd of 11 (0.5) | ATC (Canterbury) Socrates H., A$60,000, 1900m, time 1:58.08. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Brynner was 1st and Zegalo 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: Tyler Schiller. | A$10,350 |
08/Dec/2023 | 3rd of 7 (1.6) | ATC (Canterbury) Drinkwise Maiden P., A$60,000, 1900m, time 1:58.37. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Kirikan was 1st and Thermodynamic 2nd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: N Rawiller. | A$5,500 |
01/Jan/2024 | 2nd of 9 (1.8) | ATC (Canterbury) Coolmore Super Maiden P., A$100,000, 1900m, time 1:58.09. Track soft(7). Carried 59.00kg. Suit of Armour was 1st and Royale Veloute 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: Tommy Berry. | A$18,600 |
27/Jan/2024 | 2nd of 10 (0.8) | Newcastle JC Paul Perry Maiden P., A$60,000, 1850m, time 1:55.41. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Community was 1st and Revelaide 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: G Buckley. | A$10,350 |
08/Feb/2024 | 3rd of 7 (1.5) | Wyong RC Leagues Group H., A$42,000, 2100m, time 2:12.38. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg. So Sneeky was 1st and Doraskaya 2nd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: C Schofield. | A$3,900 |
14/May/2024 | 5th of 6 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Vodka Martini was 1st and Golden Boom 2nd and Shooting for Gold 3rd. | |
21/May/2024 | 5th of 8 | --trial--GCTC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Find Your Own was 1st and Another Pedrille 2nd and Bremers 3rd. | |
31/May/2024 | 5th of 11 (2.5) | SCTC Qebs Maiden P., A$30,000, 1400m, time 1:28.53. Track heavy(10). Carried 58.50kg. Kariaction was 1st and Rothesay's Lad 2nd and Bold Rouge 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: James Orman. | A$1,000 |
19/Jun/2024 | 3rd of 9 (1) | BRC Cascade Maiden P., A$40,000, 1660m, time 1:40.30. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Autumnmation was 1st and Trapedo 2nd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: Ryan Maloney. | A$3,600 |
26/Jun/2024 | 1st of 15 (2.2) | BRC Racecourse Village Maiden P., A$40,000, 2040m, time 2:07.57. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Brave Deel was 2nd and Dawn Party 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: Ryan Maloney. | A$22,000 |
10/Jul/2024 | 5th of 10 (2.5) | BRC U&U Recruitment H., A$38,000, 2231m, time 2:23.59. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. Coup de Tonnerre was 1st and Likeabeel 2nd and Savileo 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: M Rodd. | A$1,100 |
27/Jul/2024 | 1st of 15 (0.9) | BRC Mekka Raceday August H., A$85,000, 2020m, time 2:03.44. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg (allowance 0.50kg). Shy Guy was 2nd and Yet He Moves 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: A Mallyon. | A$48,800 |
10/Aug/2024 | 2nd of 13 (1.3) | SCTC Higgins Coatings P., A$75,000, 1800m, time 1:53.71. Track soft(6). Carried 58.50kg. Zaphod was 1st and Spray Gun 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: Ryan Maloney. | A$14,350 |
24/Dec/2024 | 2nd of 3 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Fighting Idol was 1st and Spill the Secret 3rd. | |
08/Jan/2025 | 12th of 14 (4.1) | BRC Ladbrokes H., A$38,000, 1400m, time 1:26.64. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Treporti was 1st and Runwiththetide 2nd and Bandasha 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: James Orman. | |
22/Jan/2025 | 10th of 12 (7.2) | BRC XXXX H., A$38,000, 1630m, time 1:38.14. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Banana Slide was 1st and Sharp Dazzler 2nd and Jovita 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: James Orman. | A$760 |
15/Feb/2025 | 9th of 12 (8.8) | BRC Chairmans Club Membership H., A$85,000, 2200m, time 2:18.24. Track soft(6). Carried 53.50kg. Age of Sail was 1st and Aldeenaary 2nd and Tappy's Lad 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, D Jones, G N Scharf, M J Cameron, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood, W G Moore, Peake Racing, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing & W Cook. Jockey: B Wheeler. | A$1,000 |
12/Mar/2025 | 8th of 10 (7.3) | BRC Ladbrokes H., A$38,000, 2162m, time 2:16.49. Track soft(6). Carried 60.50kg. Outburst was 1st and Aiden 2nd and Kayleen's Profit 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), D J Jones, G N Scharf, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood (Mgr: F Giuffre), W G Moore, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing (Mgr: M W Davis) & W Cook. Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor. | A$760 |
26/Mar/2025 | 5th of 7 (2.7) | BRC Ladbrokes H., A$38,000, 1800m, time 1:51.99. Track soft(7). Carried 58.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Calm Seeker was 1st and Mindspace 2nd and Promiscuous Girl 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: C J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), D J Jones, G N Scharf, Mrs J F Watson, Ms J K Mitchell, Three Hooks Seafood (Mgr: F Giuffre), W G Moore, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, I Bruce, G W Aldridge, Haywood Racing (Mgr: M W Davis) & W Cook. Jockey: Emily Lang. | A$1,100 |