2025 MAY (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Heinrich Racing - $70,000
Particulars
Name: | Chiba (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Exceed and Excel (AUS) |
Dam: | Ichihara (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Colt |
DOB: | 16 October 2021 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Throat Surgery |
GST: | Yes 60% |
Location: | RANDWICK NSW |
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Description
Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Chiba is a well-bred 3YO colt by Exceed And Excel, out of the Group 2 winning General Nediym mare, Ichihara. He is a half brother to Group 3 Breeders’ Plate winner, Empire Of Japan and he hails from the same family as Group 1 winners, Whisked and Tie The Knot.
Chiba was purchased from Corumbene Stud for $1.8 million at the 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. He is lightly raced with just 5 starts to his name for 1 win and 2 placings. He broke his maiden over over 1250m on the 3rd May over 1250m on a Heavy track at Newcastle. He is currently in full-training at Randwick Racecourse.
If you would like to inspect him or carry out your own vetting please contact Claudia Fitzgerald - claudia@gaiwaterhouse.com.au.
HEIGHT/WEIGHT 490KG 16HH
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Pedigree
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CHIBA (AUS) | ||||
Bay colt | Foaled 2021 |
EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) (Bay 2000-Stud 2004). 7 wins-2 at 2, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. in 2012-13. Sire of 2643 rnrs, 1883 wnrs, 219 SW, inc. Excelebration (Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1), Overreach, Guelph, Bivouac, Mr Stunning, Mawj, Cylinder, Microphone, Earthquake, Margot Did, Amber Sky, Flamberge, Helmet, September Run, Queen Supreme, Reward for Effort, Mischief Magic, Montassib, Exceedance, Outstrip, etc.
1st dam ICHIHARA, by General Nediym. 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$594,100, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, Heritage S., L, Eskimo Prince S., L, Gosford Guineas, L, ATC Schweppes 2YO P., 2d ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, Lightning H., L, Hawkesbury Rush, 3d ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, Silver Shadow S., Gr.3, Brian Crowley S., L. Sister to AU CHOCOLAT, ISURAVA (dam of MENARI). Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:- EMPIRE OF JAPAN (c by Snitzel) Winner at 2, A$364,300, ATC Breeders' P., Gr.3, 3d ATC Drinkwise 2YO P., 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2, BRC Spirit of Boom Classic, Gr.2. Mount Fuji Omar Chiba
2nd dam CUT A DASH, by Whiskey Road (USA). Winner at 1200m in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to WHISKED (dam of TIE THE KNOT, DREAM BALLAD, HOOD), half-sister to That is a Shame ICHIHARA (f General Nediym) 6 wins. See above. AU CHOCOLAT (f General Nediym) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$325,850, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Quality Classic S., Sunshine Coast Guineas, QTC Isvestia Quality H., 2d BTC Golden Garter H., L, Collingwood Park Estate H., GCTC Noble Park Stud 3YO Fillies Classic H., 3d QTC Fuji Xerox H. ISURAVA (f General Nediym) 3 wins at 2, A$187,150, Qld Tatt's RC Australia Post S., L, STC Wenty Leagues Club 2YO H., Tooheys New H., 2d Gosford Guineas, L, STC Theraces.com.au H. Dam of 4 winners- MENARI (c Snitzel) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$619,050, ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, Rosebud H., L, TAB Rewards 2YO P., 2d ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Sire. Sweet Ava (f Snitzel) Winner at 2, A$99,045, ATC Tab.com.au 2YO P., 2d ATC Tab.com.au H., 3d ATC Magic Night S., Gr.3, Dad & Dave's Turf H., Bowermans Office Furniture H. Mana Manu The Cavalryman Admiral's Lass Grand Admiral Happy Reunion Trickett
3rd dam NOT ENOUGH, by Baguette. 6 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, AJC Sackville H., Greenacre H., Leslie G Rouse H., STC Camellia H. Sister to Billion. Dam of 8 foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:- Hardly Red Gold Award That is a Shame WHISKED (f Whiskey Road) 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$545,200, VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, STC Orlando Wines Classic, Gr.1, AJC Gimcrack S., Gr.3, Widden S., L, STC Warlock H., 3d AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, Silver Shadow S., Gr.3, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., L, 4th AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, STC Storm Queen S., Gr.2. Broodmare of the Year in Australia in 1998-99. Dam of 9 winners- TIE THE KNOT (g Nassipour) Champion Older Male in Australia in 1998-99 & Champion Stayer in Australia in 1999-2000. Top of The 1998-99 Australasian 4YO+ Classification (2100m+). Top colt on The 1999-2000 & 2000-01 (joint) Australasian 4YO+ Classifications. 21 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 3200m, A$6,212,775, STC Mercedes Classic, Gr.1-twice, AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1-4 times, Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Sydney Cup, Gr.1-twice, STC Ranvet S., Gr.1-twice, Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, VATC Underwood S., Gr.1, 2d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, Australian Derby, Gr.1, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, STC Ranvet S., Gr.1, VATC Yalumba S., Gr.1, 3d VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, Yalumba S., Gr.1. HOOD (g Shamardal) 5 wins to 1400m, A$205,630, Canberra RC National Sprint H., L, ATC TAB Sportsbet Iphone App H., Bondi H., 4th AJC Carbine Club S., L. DREAM BALLAD (c Singspiel) 3 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$76,150, AJC Dulcify H., L, 4th STC Tulloch S., Gr.2. Sire. Tortoni CHERRY TORTONI (g Night of Thunder) 6 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, A$989,250, Moonee Valley Vase, Gr.2, VRC Taj Rossi Series Final, L, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, Bendigo JC Golden Mile, L, VRC Rod Johnson 2YO H., 2d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, SAJC RA Lee S., Gr.3, VRC Sofitel H., L, 3d VRC Exford P., L. WINGS OF SONG (f Mendelssohn) 8 wins from 1400m to 2100m, A$586,180, to 2024-25, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, TRC Strutt S., L, Tasmanian Oaks, L, Tasmanian Guineas, L, TRC Thousand Guineas, Cranbourne TC Rosemont Stud Pendant. SHAME ON YOU (g Cerreto) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$96,080, Gosford Classic, L, AJC Commissionaire H., 2d Gosford Guineas, L, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2.
Race Record: Winner at 1250m in 2024-25 in Aust. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
CHIBA (AUS) 2021 Bay colt
by Exceed and Excel - Ichihara, by General Nediym
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | A$42,825 |
Totals: | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | A$42,825 |
27/Feb/2024 | 2nd of 8 | --trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Imperial State was 1st and Sheriff's Star 3rd. | |
11/Mar/2024 | 2nd of 6 | --trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Lady of Camelot was 1st and Cotswolds 3rd. | |
19/Aug/2024 | 1st of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Llewellyn was 2nd and Sha Na Na 3rd. | |
30/Aug/2024 | 2nd of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. California Bay was 1st and Switz 3rd. | |
12/Sep/2024 | 3rd of 7 (3.9) | Hawkesbury RC Richmond Club Maiden P., A$36,750, 1100m, time 1:03.17. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Livin' Thing was 1st and Istolea Merc 2nd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan), Mrs E Weel, P L Ward, L Caminiti, Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Call Red (Mgr: M Noreldeen). Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$3,900 |
08/Oct/2024 | 3rd of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Strong Trade was 1st and Joe Jitsu 2nd. | |
19/Oct/2024 | 2nd of 12 (0.9) | Newcastle JC APS Industrial Maiden H., A$40,950, 1200m, time 1:12.01. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Tuned was 1st and Sacred Fort 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan), Mrs E Weel, P L Ward, L Caminiti, Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Call Red (Mgr: M Noreldeen). Jockey: S Clipperton. | A$7,450 |
30/Oct/2024 | 6th of 10 (5.2) | ATC (Kensington) Drinkwise Maiden P., A$97,500, 1400m, time 1:22.36. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Snitzanova was 1st and Engine Room 2nd and Brigidine Gal 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan), Mrs E Weel, P L Ward, L Caminiti, Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Call Red (Mgr: M Noreldeen). Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$3,000 |
17/Mar/2025 | 3rd of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Barbray was 1st and Famous One 2nd. | |
28/Mar/2025 | 1st of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Apollo Ridge was 2nd and Adeel It's a Steal 3rd. | |
17/Apr/2025 | 4th of 7 (2.8) | Gosford RC Dahlsens Maiden H., A$37,800, 1000m, time 0:58.29. Track soft(7). Carried 59.00kg. Tiberius was 1st and Apollo Ridge 2nd and Capital Jicinta 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan), Mrs E Weel, P L Ward, L Caminiti, Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Call Red (Mgr: M Noreldeen). Jockey: J Parr. | A$2,300 |
03/May/2025 | 1st of 4 (0.1) | Newcastle JC Bottlemart Maiden P., A$34,200, 1250m, time 1:17.71. Track heavy(10). Carried 59.00kg. Rustemo was 2nd and Cenotaph 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan), Mrs E Weel, P L Ward, L Caminiti, Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Call Red (Mgr: M Noreldeen). Jockey: L P Beuzelin. | A$26,175 |