LAURISTON THOROUGHBRED FARM

Prior to Sorisam’s back up run at Yarra Valley yesterday Ricky Maund decided to alter his training regime. Ricky sent the gelding out over a few jumps. Ricky knew the gelding was well and felt the change may sharpen him up. He was right.

Yesterday the majority of races at Yarra Valley were won by the front runners. Sorisam did himself no favours when he dwelled at the start of the 1,000 metre journey. Sorisam was last at the turn and it appeared that front runner Pink Zink had the race to herself. But the race was not over. Dean Holland spotted half a gap between two horses and urged Sorisam through. The gap widened

and Sorisam clicked up a gear. Sorisam found the line just 0.2 lengths ahead of Pink Zink with Terms Of Trade a further 2 lengths in arrears.

It was the Sequalo gelding’s fifth win.

General Truce returning to scale Pic by Su-Ann Khaw

Most often personnel in the armed forces would be obliged to salute a General. But when our little general, General Truce saluted at Flemington last Saturday the owners and his breeder, Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm felt obliged to salute him.

One of the very memorable occasions an owner experiences is to see his horse return to the mounting yard as a winner coming under the arch at Flemington as proud of his achievement as any great fighter. And what a fighter he is! Small in stature maybe, but with a huge heart and a desire to win at all costs, he showed last Saturday the fighting spirit of all great Generals.

The fact that he has done this on three occasions, once at group 3 level, just highlights how gutsy this little horse with the big heart is!

And when you analyse that General Truce was a product of a $6,000 service fee to his sire Brief Truce from an under-rated General Nediym mare, General Resolve you quickly understand just what a great investment he has been for his owners and breeders having recouped in excess of $670,000 in prize money not counting the $54,000 car he

won for his loyal trainer, Ricky Maund, by winning the 2012 series of the 955 metre races at Moonee Valley in the fastest time of the series.

And make no mistake, this little general is nowhere near retirement, so let’s all keep saluting!

As a wise man once said “ The judge doesn’t ask who your mummy and daddy are, nor how much you cost”.

Although  concerned with her wide gateTrainer Darren Egan reported that he was pleased with Glenariff prior to yesterday’s 1,050 metre race at Balaklava. After jumping Shayne Cahill brought Glenariff back to allow the early speed to move up beneath her and shape the field. Understandably Glenariff was wide but Shayne found a trail behind Kissed Again. The Balaklava track has a long straight and Shayne ensured Glenariff had clear running

before making his move. They found the lead a furlong from the post but it wasn’t until the final stages that Glenariff was most dominant. She pulled away to win by a length.

It was Glenariff’s six career win.

Glenariff was bred by Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm. She is by Jeune from Carnlough and a half sister to Golden Rose winner Doonan.

Replay Race 5 Balaklava 10 April 2013

Tappy Rose aboard Zellindi – photo source: Greg Irvine

The Shea Eden stable was represented by two horses at Cranbourne’s meeting last Friday night.  Trinity House sat on the pace and was strong on the line to win the second by two lengths with Vlad Duric on board. Conversely To Infinity was ridden at the back of the field in the last. At the turn It appeared that the cause was lost but Adam McCabe had other ideas. Rounding the field To Infinity found all the necessary gears to just edge out race leader Lucy Lil at the post.

Yesterday following the Cranbourne double Shea took Zellindi to Moonee Valley to contest the first – a 2yo race for fillies that carried Super VOBIS and VOBIS Gold bonuses for eligible horses. Zellindi was eligible.

Shea Eden with Zellindi and Kent Eden – Photo: Fiona Tomlin

Zellindi showed promise in her first start

in the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo where she struck interference at the start of the race. At the Valley she was quickly away. Nathan Rose positioned the filly just outside the race leader and favourite Calcatta. The pair made it a race of their own with Zellindi claiming the upper hand after straightening.  Zellindi held out Calcatta to win by half a length. Five lengths away was Laguana Star who finished third.

The win made it three from three for Shea Eden.

Zellindi was bred by Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm. She is by Bel Esprit from Emilydelago – a half sister to Group 2 winner Shanghai Warrior. According to veterinary reports of Zellindi’s xrays she was deemed as a ‘high risk’.  These reports prevented Zellindi from being a saleable proposition at yearling sales. The reports were disclosed to racing media guru Mick Sharkie who had taken a shine to the horse after seeing her in the paddock. Aware of the risks he and some of his associates decided to purchase 50% of the horse. The group of owners seem to be a great bunch of people and were certainly delighted with the win.

Zellinidis’ name derives from the amalgamation of the names of Mick’s daughter and Shea’s daughter.

Zellindi became the 60^th individual winner bred by Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm.

Now that the 2013 Inglis Premier Sales have concluded Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm is proud to announce that its draft of 8 yearlings, (7 sold), in the Premier 1 section of the sale topped the overall averages.

This is a great achievement for such a young broodmare farm not only for the quality of the young horses but also for the staff, a fact that was recognised by the Inglis Sales Company when principal, Peter Heagney, announced at the conclusion of sales that Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm had won the Luxbet award for the best presented draft at the sales.

Congratulations to farm managers Paul & Kathy Eden for their dedication and enthusiasm to achieve this wonderful result, but as Kathy pointed out it was a team effort that culminated in the final success. Well done to all!

The outstanding yearlings were the colt from Glimmers by Redoute’s Choice and the filly from Acceleration by Snitzel, both selling for $300K. The filly from Cica Cica by Choisir was also a highlight selling for $180K.  Congratulations to all purchasers and may they have much success on the race track.

Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm Tops the Adelaide Magic Millions Sale 2^nd. Session.

Having the disappointment of losing two of their draft from the 1^st. session at Adelaide, Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm was ecstatic that their colt from Cosmic Express by Domesday topped the sales during the 2^nd. session at $51K. Congratulations to Blue Moon Syndicate, (including Dane Swan and Dale “Daisy” Thomas), for selecting this colt and perhaps he is destined for as much fame as the “Magpies” in the months ahead.

The purchase in the 2^nd. session by Nick Harnett of the filly from Nova Gen by Teofilo for $44K established Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm as the vendor with the best average for that session providing not only the top colt but also the top priced filly.

Once again, the team at Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm is congratulated on this outstanding result.

2014 Overview

With the 2013 sales season behind us, (we chose not to present at the Sydney Easter Sales this year), Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm will be concentrating its efforts on the current weanling stock to hopefully emulate the 2013 outcomes in 2014.

And already the process is underway with young horses adjusting to life without their mums and being taken for daily exercise by humans no less.

This is always an interesting progression in the development t of the young horse and with astute handlers, Paul & Kathy Eden, Warren Diggles and the whole team it can be a most rewarding time and a little frustrating as well.

Lot 43    Bay Colt  Bianconi x Tendue   SOLD   Richard Jollie

Lot 94   Bay Filly    Bel Esprit x Bloomin’ Marvellous     SOLD   Andrew Noblet Racing

Lot 160    Chestnut Colt    Rock of Gibralter x Glorious Spirit    SOLD   Dan O’Sullivan Racing

Lot 352    Bay Colt   Domesday x Cosmic Express    SOLD   Blue

cialis ou cialis prix

Moon Racing

Lot 356    Bay Filly    Magnus x Docalady    SOLD   Alderson Racing

Lot 418    Bay Filly    Teofilo x Novagen     SOLD   Nick Harnett

Lot 27   Chestnut Colt   Strategic x Skidoodle Withdrawn

Lot 74   Chestnut Colt   Flying Spur x Apolina Withdrawn