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Friday, May 14, 2021 | Dedicated to the Australasian bloodstock industry - subscribe for free: Click here DARK REBEL: MAIDEN OF THE WEEK - PAGE 19 MORNING BRIEFING - PAGE 8 Snowden the stallion Read Tomorrow's Issue For Saturday Spotlight maker returns home to What's on Stakes races: Scone (NSW) - Dark Jewel breeding heartland Classic (Gr 3, 1400m), Scone Cup (Listed, Missile Mantra, Reelem In Ruby and Jen Rules represent Peter 1600m) and Paul Snowden in the Dark Jewel Classic Race meetings: Albury (NSW), Scone (NSW), Geelong (VIC), Cranbourne (VIC), Kilcoy (QLD), Matamata (NZ) Barrier trials / Jump-outs: Flemington (VIC) International meetings: Fairview (SAF), York (UK), Newmarket (UK), Newbury (UK), Hamilton (UK), Leopardstown (IRE), Pimlico (US) International Group races: York (UK) - Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Gr 2, 1m 6f). Pimlico (US) - Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (Gr 2, 9f), Allaire duPont Distaff Stakes (Gr 2, 9f), Miss Preakness Stakes (Gr 3, 6f), Pimlico Special (Gr 3, 9.5f) Sales: NZB National Weanling Sale International sales: Yulong Sale (CHN) Peter Snowden SNOWDEN RACING BY JO MCKINNON | @ANZ_NEWS with the latter two raced by Triple Crown eter Snowden returns to his Syndications. hometown Scone today with three “Missile Mantra is Group 1 placed and a key runners in the Dark Jewel Group 3 winner and she's performing very AUSTRALIANS FLY IN Classic (Gr 3, 1400m). well at the moment so we have brought her up SEARCH OF PINHOOK PHe and son Paul will saddle Jen Rules to Scone and hopefully that form continues CANDIDATES AT NZB (Redoute's Choice), Missile Mantra (Smart today.” said Triple Crown Syndications director NATIONAL WEANLING SALE Missile) and Reelem In Ruby (Pierro), Michael Ward. Continued on page 2>> - PAGE 15 FRI 14TH MAY 2021 NZB NATIONAL WEANLING SALE SALE LIVE VIEW HERE Follow us @anz_news | 1 | Brought to you by Snowden the stallion maker returns home to breeding heartland | 2 | Friday, May 14, 2021 << Continued from page 1 “Reelem In Ruby is a very consistent type of mare and performed very well this preparation without winning, but with a good draw she should be able to get a good run and be strong in the finish.” Snowden Racing and Triple Crown have teamed up for enormous success during the past seven years, with two-time Everest (1200m) winner Redzel (Snitzel) the highlight of their enduring partnership. Ward reflects fondly on the enormity of Redzel’s achievements and credits the crucial role the father-son team played in the horse’s brilliant career. “He was incredibly well managed by Peter and Paul. To achieve what he did is no easy feat,” said Ward. “Peter is often referred to as a grand final trainer and the experience Missile Mantra SPORTPIX he has you can't buy. He has horses peaking on the right days to enable you to get good results. could be Triple Crown’s best horse since Redzel who was retired last April. “He’s a gentleman, a humble man and somebody that you can work “He’s a very promising horse and finished no worse than second in his with, engage with and work with in partnership. You need to do that in this seven starts, so the sky's the limit at this stage. We don't know where his game to get results. mark will be but he's certainly on an upward trajectory. “It revolves around teamwork. As long as you have a good team “It’s hard to tell because he's so lightly raced, but everything he does working together that's when results flow, and you can do that with Peter.” suggests he has well above-average ability.” Ward is hoping the Snowdens can work similar magic, not only today Exoboom was impressive when winning the Hawkesbury Guineas (Gr with Reelem in Ruby and Missile Mantra, but also with tomorrow’s Inglis 3, 1600m) last start, so all the positive signs are there to suggest Ward’s 3YO Guineas (1400m) contender Exoboom (Exosphere), who he believes high opinion of the gelding will be vindicated. Continued on page 4>> Follow us @anz_news | 2 | Brought to you by Snowden the stallion maker returns home to breeding heartland | 4 | Friday, May 14, 2021 << Continued from page 2 Triple Crown’s success with Snowden Racing has been with geldings, fillies and mares, but Ward, whose core business is not focussed on sourcing and racing future stallions, acknowledged their incredible knack with colts. “I think the record speaks for itself. He really is a stallion-making trainer and you have to respect him for that,” he said. Today, Peter Snowden returns to Scone, the centre of Australia’s thoroughbred breeding heartland, where his ability of being able to get the very best out of valuable colts holds significant meaning to major stud farms there. During the recent Sydney autumn racing carnival, that unique skill was evident when he pulled off a herculean training effort to win the Champagne Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) with Captivant and bring up a milestone first Group 1 winner on the racetrack for his sire Capitalist (Written Tycoon), who they also trained. Peter, along with the colt’s ownership group, Newgate Farm and the China Horse Club, smartly decided to bring Captivant back from a week’s SENIOR STUD HAND rest in the paddock to contest the race after it was confirmed a prime rival, Anamoe (Street Boss), would not be running. A position is currently available for a capable “I’m not sure of the strategy but I will take it if you think it was a horseperson. This position is suited to someone who masterstroke,” laughed Snowden. is passionate about the breeding side of the industry. “When we found out he (Anamoe) wasn’t going to run, Henry (Field) Join a small team with great learning said ‘do you reckon you can get him in and get him ready?’ opportunities on a progressive breeding farm “We brought him in to see how he was and galloped him on Tuesday - working with well-educated, quality thoroughbreds. and he worked terrific and thought we are good to roll the dice.” The gamble paid off, with Captivant adding an all-important Group The selected candidate will need the following skills; 1 to his CV, assuring himself a future alongside his father Capitalist on Newgate’s stallion roster. *High level of horse husbandry skills and a strong “It was the first Group 1 winner for Capitalist so that gave us a big kick. attention to detail They become part of your family and to see their sons and daughters go on, it gives a good feeling,” said Snowden. *Confident handling young horses and the ability to Capitalist has enjoyed an extraordinary first season on the racetrack parade yearlings at the sales and Snowden, who knows the horse just about better than anyone, said he’s not remotely surprised. *Must be enthusiastic, committed and able to work “He's done a superb job. So far, his yearlings are racing and selling independently very well and he's been a big asset to Newgate,” said Snowden. “They are very precocious and quite strong, in fact, they are stronger *Must have experience driving tractors and working than him at that age and they with farm machinery have kind attitudes which helps HE’S A GENTLEMAN, them get there early.” *Usual hours – 7.30am – 5 pm, working every 3rd A HUMBLE MAN AND Capitalist is the most weekend (3 ½ hrs per day). Some extra hours are SOMEBODY THAT recent major success at stud required during the Stud Season and Yearling Sales. YOU CAN WORK that Snowden has had a hand WITH, ENGAGE WITH in producing and he distinctly This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated horse AND WORK WITH IN recalls what a pleasure the 2016 person to join our team and an attractive package with PARTNERSHIP. YOU Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) accommodation will be offered to the selected candidate. NEED TO DO THAT IN winner was to train. THIS GAME TO GET “He was absolutely brilliant. PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATIONS When I think back through all RESULTS INCLUDING COVER LETTER AND CV TO - MICHAEL WARD the good colts we've had, they [email protected] w e re Continued on page 6>> Follow us @anz_news | 4 | Brought to you by FOR SALE 97.5* HECTARES BONG BONG FARM - HOME OF THE FAMOUS WARATAH THOROUGHBREDS MOSS VALE - SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS - NEW SOUTH WALES ARGUABLY ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST WELL-DEVELOPED THOROUGHBRED FARMS • World-Class Facility - An extraordinarily high standard of elite equine facilities to accommodate a sophisticated thoroughbred operation of the highest calibre. • Prime Location - Conveniently located in the renowned Southern Highlands region, the farm encompasses five titles, four* kilometres to Moss Vale, 16* kilometres to the Hume Highway, 125* kilometres to Sydney and 168* kilometres to Canberra. • Land - 97.5* hectares of fertile and gently undulating landscape with productive brown loam soils with improved pastures throughout Bong Bong Farm. 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