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posted on 24 October, 2017

Group placing for Sweynesse's half-sister

Sweynesse's half-sister the 3yo Rimraam ran an impressive second in the Group Three New Zealand Bloodstock Ethereal Stakes at Caulfield over 2000m.

Man of the moment David Hayes will decide on Saturday week whether he will have a crack at winning his second Group I VRC Oaks at Flemington.

Hayes said he would make up his mind after he runs Saturday’s Ethereal Stakes runner-up Rimraam in the traditional Oaks lead-up — the 2000m Group II Wakeful Stakes at Flemington.

The Commands filly Rimraam was ridden by Hong-Kong based rider Chad Schofield when she boxed on well to be beaten just under two lengths at Caulfield by the Gai Waterhouse-Adrian Bott trained Pinot, who led most of the way at her fifth race start. Rimraam settled fifth on a day dominated by on-pace runners.

“She’s really improved, so we’ll see what happens next,” Hayes said. “I love the way she’s progressed so far through the grades in the country to being placed in a Group race.”

Rimraam has never missed a place in six career starts and broke through for her maiden win at her previous run over 1755m at Geelong on October 4.

The winner Pinot is by Pierro, a son of Lonhro the sire of Sweynesse also.

Image- Rimraam as a yearling sold for AUS$340,000 at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale

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St James Timeform

Says of King of Comedy :

His performance was so blatantly eye-catching that Timeform labelled King of Comedy the best rated 3yo in Europe. The sectional breakdown of the race showed that King Of Comedy finished fastest of all. He also covered at least 3 metres more than Circus Maximus and Too Darn Hot.

RaceNet - www.racenet.com.au/profiles/horse/press-statement

Says of Press Statement :

Given that it has won at Group One level and has amassed $1,832,275 in career earnings, Press Statement is regarded as an elite class of racehorse.

James Mcdonald - Jockey

Says of Sweynesse :

"He was awesome. We got back in a slowly run race so his (sectional) splits
would have been amazing."

Henry Plumptre - Managing Director of Darley Australia.

Says of Sweynesse :

"These three colts are the best colts this year and there is probably a half-length
between them. It is fantastic."

Michael Cox - Former South China Morning Post and now The Age racing writer saw Staphanos in the flesh on the track and in his impressive morning workouts

Says of Staphanos :

"Staphanos is a horse of substance, mixing toughness and a no-nonsense temperament in a career in which he raced and beat some of the best Japan had to offer. What a coup by Luigi Muollo and Novara Park to secure this stallion and what an incredible opportunity for New Zealand breeders to send mares to such a highly credentialed son of Deep Impact. He has the looks, pedigree and racetrack performances to be a hit at stud. He could be a real game changer and just the type of stallion New Zealand needs."

Hideaki Fujiwara - Champion Trainer Japan

Says of Staphanos :

“Staphanos had outstanding ability showing speed and stamina. He was mentally and physically tough. I expect his progeny to be the same!”