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posted on 2 June, 2015

Joyful Hope in tight Oaks finish

In the € 407,000 Oaks D’Italia for three year old fillies at Milano racecourse Italy, in what was the closest finish in the history of the race, it was taken out by the German trained and bred Lovelyn (by Tiger Hill) by a margin of a head , with Jakkalberry’s half sister Joyful Hope (by Shamardal) finishing second equal with Full Of Beauty (by Motivator) trained by Andreas Wohler, the trainer of 2014 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist.

Jakkalberry principle owner Luigi Muollo was delighted with the weekend results. “ The ability of the the family to deliver on the track is outstanding. Claba Di San Jore record is amazing and she is one of the best broodmares still alive and breeding in the world as present. Jakkalberry is the highest rated of all his siblings with a Timeform rating of 125 and all six siblings to race have won as two year olds.This is a prepotent pedigree and I believe Jakkalberry as a sire will enhance the family further.”

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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.

Hugh Bowman - Jockey

Says of Sweynesse :

"I was really pleased with First Seal but full credit to Sweynesse, I thought I had the race in my keeping. My filly wasn’t dying on her run but the colt picked me up and put me away."

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!”