Stimulatte (4g Excites – Cafe Francais by Latarmiss) pictured above courtesy of Greg Irvine, Blue Diamond (4g Tale Of The Cat – Mighty Atalanta by Mighty Avalanche), and Cosmic Kheleyf (4g Kheleyf – Cosmic Express by Success Express) were all convincing winners this week. The three were all included among Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm’s draft at Magic Million’s Adelaide yearling sale in 2012.
Blue Diamond was offered as lot 9 at the sale. He was purchased by Ascot Racing for $50,000. Gordon Richards picked up lot 138 – Stimulatte for $7,000 and Scott Trenowden purchased Cosmic Kheleyf, lot 345, from the second session of the sale for $27,000.
Cosmic Kheleyf, pictured as a yearling, stepped out in class 1 company at Gawler last Wednesday over 1,111 metres. From the wide gate Shayne Cahill was content to position the Scott Trenowden trained gelding toward the rear. Shayne moved into the race at the turn and had the leaders covered after straightening. He won by just over two lengths.
Race replay: R8 Gawler 26 Nov 14
Punters did not miss Blue Diamond’s (pictued as a yearling) impressive win at Singapore just two weeks ago for trainer Alwin Tan. Accordingly Blue Diamond was sent out as the odds-on favourite in the third over 1,100 metres on Singapore’s polytrack last Friday. He did not disappoint. Regular rider Danny Beasley was on board and they settled third outside the two race leaders. Entering the straight Blue Diamond drew level and then away from runner up Royal Style to win by more than a length.
Race replay: R3 Singapore 28 Nov 14
After placing at his previous two starts Gordon Richards stepped Stimulatte out to 1,800 metres at Morphettville yesterday. In form Victorian apprentice Josh Cartwright took the ride. After jumping well Josh elected to settle Stimulatte outside the leading pair. Race favourite Spun Dry dropped out of the early speed battle to box seat leaving Stimulatte positioned just outside front runner Go Girlfriend. After the turn Stimulatte broke away from the field and went on to win by four lengths. The win was Josh’s second of four for the day.
Race replay: R5 Morphettville 29 Nov 14
Lauriston have presented small drafts of yearlings at Adelaide Magic Millions sale. The first occasion was in 2010 and included Group 3 runner up Alcohol and Group 3 placegetter Cavallo Nero. Lauriston did not attend in 2011 but the following year included the three recent winners Blue Diamond, Stimulatte and Cosmic Kheleyf as well as city winner Crabbing. The 2013 draft has already produced winners including the undefeated Alcobro (three from three) and three year olds Ultimate Doom and Chiavari.
For information about any of the yearlings Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm will be offering for sale in 2015 contact James O’Brien jobrien@lauristonfarm.com.au
