Tasmania launches 2yo pacing careers in Debutante Stakes
Rock N Roll Heaven, Western Terror and Pet Rock each have two of their progeny engaged in Tasmania’s first 2yo race of the season – the Keith Stanley Debutante Stakes at Launceston on Friday, January 17.
All nine starters are from Tasmanian stables and making their debuts.
STARTER BREEDING PROFILES
ROCKNOVERTIME
Rock N Roll Heaven US-Time Moves On (Time Stands Still Ca) gelding
Breeder: J Hill
Trainer: Paul Hill, Old Beach
Time Moves On had just four race starts for a win at Devonport in 2007. Her half sister Evening Muck Up (What A Muck Up) produced Hillview Jake (Cardmaster Hanover US) 13 wins, $107,000 – six of the victories as a 2yo, including the 2015 Dan Patch final.
Rocknovertime will be the fifth foal of Time Moves On to race, following Cesta La Vie (French Babe) 10 wins and Chica Bella (Cardmaster Hanover) 11 wins, which included five wins as a 2yo including group 3 Evicus final and Sweepstakes final.
SHAUN TO THE MAX
Pet Rock US-Dolly Girl (Safely Kept US) gelding
Breeder: Maxfield Standardbreds Tasmania Pty Ltd
Trainer: Paul Ashwood, Wesley Vale
Shaun To The Max is a half brother to Brookfield Lad (Artiscape US) 5 wins and Williamtell (Tell All US) 7 wins. Brookfield Lad won on debut as a 2yo, while Williamtell was a three-time winner as a 2yo, including 2016 Sweepstakes final.
Shaun To The Max’s third dam is New Arrival (Fast Knight US), which threw nine winners including It Is I (Golden Greek US) 19 wins, $208,00 1L56.4; Nudge (Torado Hanover US) 19 wins, 103,000, 1:56.1; La Speranza (What’s Next US) 18 wins, $155,000; Strident (What’s Next US) 12 wins; and Laser Edge (Pacific Fella US) 19 wins, $126,000.
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ROCKNROCK NITRO
Rock N Roll Heaven US-Laagirl (Jet Laag US) gelding
Breeder: CJ and CO Beadman
Trainer: Paul Hill, Old Beach
Unraced Laagirl has already produced four winners, including Jerrys Jet (Jeremes Jet US) 20 wins, $170,000, 1:53.2; and Rocknroll Turbo (Rock N Roll Heaven US) 10 wins, including two as a 2yo. Jerrys Jet won 14 of his first 16 starts from 2014, including Sweepstakes 2yo final. Laagirl was out of Ultimate Girl (Mannart Full Speed US) 13 wins.
OUR IDEAL FELLA
American ideal US-Im Elsa NZ (Elsu NZ) gelding
BreedersL Pinaroo Park
Trainer: Taylor Ford, Brighton
Im Elsa won nine races for $112,000, with her best win the 2011 group 3 WA Mares’ Mile. This is her first foal.
Im Elsa is out of 2002 group 2 Queen of the Pacific winner Bee Gees Dream NZ (Sokys Atom) 14 wins, $152,000. Bee Gees Dream also produced Democrat Party NZ (American Ideal US) 6 wins, $254,000.
ICOGNITO
Heston Blue Chip US-The White Opal (Village Jolt Ca) gelding
Breeders: DG, RM, KJ and RM Goodwin
Trainer: Brian Mackrill, Carrick
This the first foal of The White Opal, which is from the same family as listed placed King Caesar (Classic Garry) 34 wins, $170,000. 1:54.1
AGOUDA RULER
Betterthancheddar US-High Flying Ruler (Jet Laag US) gelding
Breeder: LJ and EJ Nichols
Trainer: John Castles, Wesley Vale
High Flying Ruler won eight races including on debut as a 2yo, and six of her first seven race starts as a 2yo and 3yo. vShe has already left winner Resolute Ruler (Betterthancheddar).
High Flying Ruler is out of Northern Ruler (Northern Lights US) 12 wins – the dam of three winners.
WHAT SAID YOU SAID
Western Terror US-Bonny Lena (Village Jasper US) gelding
Breeder: Maxfield Standardbreds Tasmania Pty Ltd
Trainer: Paul Ashwood, Wesley Vale
Bonny Lena won eight races and her only foal to the races Mavis Merle (Pacific Fella US) has won 14 races for $104,000 and is still racing.
IMPUSLIVE GEORGE
Pet Rock US-Karalta Impulse (Million Dollar Cam US) gelding
Breeders: KE, WB and TE Rattray
Trainer: Kent Rattray, Lietinna
Karalta Impulse had two wins – winning on debut in 2014 – and is already the dam of Karalta Moondance (Rock N Roll Heaven US) 7 wins, $77,000. Karalta Moondance won the group 2018 Evicus 2yo final.
Karalta Impulse is half sister to eight winners, including group 1 placed Royal Surprise (Brioso Hanover US) 20 wins, $229,000, 1:55.8
YEAH MATE
Western Terror US-Mach Spider (Mach Three US) gelding
Breeder: Maxfield Standardbreds Tasmania Pty Ltd
Trainer: Paul Ashwood, Wesley Vale
This is the first foal of unraced Mach Spider – a half-sister to Bonny Lena – the dam of fellow first starter What Said You Said.