Mogumber Park

2022 Vendor MOGUMBER PARK

BY KRISTEN MANNING

“Our best draft yet,” enthused Fiona Lacey when asked to describe her thoughts on the lovely selection of yearlings being presented at the 2022 Perth Magic Millions by Mogumber Park.

“We have 15 quality yearlings by ten different stallions and there really is something in there for everyone. We are really happy with the way they are developing and we are excited to be presenting them in February.”

Which horse in your draft looks the best chance to win a Magic Millions 2YO Classic or 3YO Trophy?

Lot 99, a 3/4 sister to Specialism looks like an early runner who I am sure will be targeted by trainers looking to take advantage of the rich prizemoney on offer. Lot 326 is a precocious looking filly by Rommel and she’s a big chance of an early two-year-old start.

It is harder to pick a 3Y0 Trophy winner though lot 54 (by Headwater) is a cracking colt who looks like he’ll make a super three-year-old. Lot 124 (by Toronado) is a late foal who is developing into a high quality colt whilst lot 137 (by Russian Revolution) is a real eyecatcher. Of course the Written Tycoon filly (lot 146) could win either or both!

What are some recent highlights for horses reared at your farm?

Our stallion Safeguard setting a new sales record when his colt out of the imported Sinndar mare Kerimba (dam of the stakes winner Cathay Lady) recently selling for NZ$300,000 at the New Zealand Ready To Run; he was purchased for $75,000 from our Perth Magic Millions draft in 2021. What puts the magic into Magic Millions races and sales for you?

The horse... watching our babies go from foals to yearlings and then onto racehorses is what it’s all about. Every year I am in awe of how well these animals cope with all that is asked of them, especially in the sales ring itself, with all the noise and activity – they are superstars!

Who are your favourite stallions and why?

Obviously we are very biased with our own stallions (Rommel and Safeguard) because they are part of the family. Rommel is not only a gorgeous animal but he has such a lovely nature and he is a super ambassador for the industry. Safeguard is an absolute professional in everything he does and is such an easy stallion to love.

If you could pass one golden rule to young staff, what would it be?

Constant observation and attention to detail – look, watch and listen. The horse will give you so much information if you observe them.

What is the most useless talent you have?

Ice cream making!

MOGUMBER PARK’S DRAFT

Lot 54 colt by Headwater from The Other Harv (Elvstroem)

By an up-and-coming stallion who is bred on the same Danehill/Biscay/Nijinsky II cross as this fellow’s dam (a stakes placed multiple city winner), he is a half-brother to two winners. Hailing from the family of the star galloper Strawberry Road, is also from the family of the stakes winners Classic Babe, Passchendale, Danjiki and Silver Samurai.

Lot 94 colt by Rich Enuff from Calianco (California Dane)

The second foal (the first by So You Think fetched $70,000 last year) for a multiple city winning half-sister to the stakes placed multiple city winner Hurrara. This is a real running family, this colt’s grandam being a five times winning daughter of the fast stakes winner Balcanny, dam of the Group winning sprinters Blur and Shrewd Rhythm. Boasting crosses of the great local influences Biscay, Bletchingly and Lunchtime, he is a descendant of the famed matriarch Selene.

Lot 97 filly by Rommel from Cashere Miss (Dash for Cash)

First foal for a winning half-sister to the terrific galloper Desert Lashes, a stakes winner of ten races including eight in a row. Her grandam is a half-sister to the Autumn Classic-Gr.2, 1800m winner Silver Glade from the family of stakes winners Fear No Reign, Northstar Command, Angel On High, High Polish, Red Labelle, Strawberry Field, Mimi’s Award and Pellizotti.

Lot 99 filly by Safeguard from Castle Queen (Oratorio)

A 3/4 sister to the Group 3 placed multiple city winner Specialism, she is the first living foal for a city winning halfsister to the Group 3 placed dual city winner Royal Strata. Her grandam is the two times Group 3 placed metropolitan winner Clarecastle whose stakes placed dam Colorado Belle is a half-sister to the Karrakatta Plate-Gr.1, 1200m winner Dynamic Beau.

Lot 119 filly by Rommel from Dual City (Ferocity)

She is a daughter of a fast two-year-old city winning halfsister to the WA Sires’ Produce Stakes-Gr.3, 1400m and Gimcrack Stakes-Listed, 1100m winner Diamond Dash and the Matchmaker Classic-Listed, 1400m winner Metro Miss. Her third dam is the Railway Handicap-Gr.1, 1200m winner Silver Tip.

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Lot 124 colt by Toronado from Entirely Better (Pentire)

By one of the sires of the moment, he is out of a half-sister to the VRC St Leger-Gr.3, 2800m winner Desert Clearance from the immediate family of the stakes winner Soxagon who looks close to further black-type success. US Hall Of Fame member Dr Fager also hails from this prolific international family and this colt boasts fascinating linebreeding patterns with duplications of the terrific mares Lalun and Hardiemma.

Lot 137 colt by Russian Revolution from Go Daisy (Show a Heart)

By one of the country’s most exciting young stallions, he is the second foal (her first in the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace stable fetched $130,000 at last year’s Inglis Classic) for a city placed winning half-sister to the Group 3 placed dual city winner Billy The Kid. Hailing from the same family as lot 119, he is also related to the local stakes winners Saul’s Special, Diamond Dash and Metro Miss.

Lot 146 filly by Written Tycoon from High Hostess (High Chaparral)

A daughter of reigning Australian Champion Sire Written Tycoon, she is out of a winning daughter of the stakes placed Abeel Hostess, grandam of the stakes winner Helena Baby. Abeel Hostess is out of the Magic Night Stakes-Gr.2, 1200m winner Fickle Hostess whose dam is the triple Group winner Vaindarra who ran second to Marscay in the Golden Slipper Stakes-Gr.1, 1200m. Boasts crosses of Vain (as do seven of Written Tycoon’s stakes winners) and Mill Reef as well as the terrific mare Oceana

Lot 172 filly by Safeguard from Mississippi Belle (Marooned)

Out of one of WA’s best broodmares, she is a half-sister to the Railway Stakes-Gr.1, 1600m winner Elite Belle (also winner of another four Group races and two Listed contests), the Perth Cup-Gr.2, 2400m and RJ Peters Stakes-Gr.3, 1500m winner Mississippi Delta and the dual Listed winner Battle Emblem.

Lot 187 filly by Playing God from Piran (Pentire)

Daughter of a three times winning full sister to the Group 3 placed Lucripetous from the family of the Group 1 placed stakes winner My Governess and the Group 1 winners Willy Smith (Wellington Cup, 3200m), Nordic Star (Easter Handicap, 1600m) and Fay Fay (Hong Kong Derby, 2000m). Historically this is one of New Zealand’s finest families.

Lot 225 filly by Safeguard from Steps to Stardom (Stratum)

Second foal (her first fetched $110,000 at last year’s sale) for a two times winning half-sister to the Norman Robinson Stakes-Gr.3, 2000m winner Pillar Of Hercules and 3/4 sister to the stakes placed Coats Choice. Hails from the same branch of the prolific Pretty Polly family as the Golden Slipper Stakes-Gr.1, 1200m hero Catbird and the WA OaksGr.3, 2400m winner Very Tempting. Her sire and dam are bred on the same Danehill/Canny Lad/Vain/Marscay cross.

Lot 250 colt by Oratorio from Agribiz (Key Business)

Full brother to the stakes placed Colourful Charade out of a three times winning half-sister to the Burgess Queen Stakes-Listed, 1400m winner Point Of No Return and the stakes placed Siada Bint. Carrying crosses of the terrific stallions Success Express and Haulpak, he can also boast amongst his relatives the Railway Stakes-Gr.1, 1600m winner Jungle Dawn and the dual Group winners Jungle Mist and Money Is Magic.

Lot 275 bay or brown colt by Playing God from Castle Keep (Oratorio)

Dam is a winning city placed full sister to the stakes winner Palace Intruder and half-sister to the terrific galloper Lords Ransom, winner of 11 races including the Perth Cup-Gr.2, 2400m, the C.B Cox Stakes-Gr.2, 2100m and five Listed events. NZ 2000 Guineas-Gr.1, 1600m winner Sir Avon also hails from this family.

Lot 326 filly by Rommel from Magic And Danger (Stratum)

Her dam is a winning daughter of the Group 2 placed Miss Bowie, also dam of the Group 3 placed five times winner Lakers Bay. A member of one of WA’s most prolific families, she can boast amongst her relations the Group 1 winners Rostova, Lisboa Stand, Trigger Express and Imananabaa, the Group winners Born Priceless, The Heavyweight, Anaheed, Born Rich and Mystic Master.

Lot 336 filly by Bondi from Moreish (More Than Ready)

Hailing from the debut crop of a fast son of Snitzel, she is a daughter of a WA Oaks-Gr.3, 2400m and dual Listed winner whose grandam is the Wakeful Stakes-Gr.2, 2000m and Edward Manifold Stakes-Gr.2, 1600m winner; also grandam of the dual Listed winner Palazzo Pubblico and third dam of the recent Phelan Ready Stakes-LR, 1000m winning juvenile Palazzo Spirit.

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WIN A SHARE IN A RACEHORSE

Welcome to Own the Dream 2022

If owning a racehorse has always been your dream but you didn’t know where to start, then you’re in luck!

Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) in conjunction with Magic Millions and the Thoroughbred Breeders WA (TBWA) is hosting the fifth edition of the awardwinning ‘Own the Dream’ Event Series in 2022.

Starting on January 16 and culminating with the Grand Finale on February 11, three lucky teams will each win a share in a racehorse with the first placed team receiving their training fees paid for two years! The competition consists of five FREE events that showcase the WA Racing Industry, including a race day experience, trackwork breakfast, yearling and stallion parade, and an insight from industry experts on pathways to becoming a racehorse owner.

Each team member in attendance will receive ONE (1) entry per event for their team towards the major prize draws. The more team members you have and the more events you attend, the more chance of winning!

However you will have to share the spoils – the share of the racehorse will be split equally among all team members.

Ambassadors Brad Sheppard & Brittany Taylor