Thursday, September 17, 2020 | Dedicated to the Australasian bloodstock industry - subscribe for free: Click here 2020/21 GLOBAL SALES DATES - PAGE 14 High-balling sprinter What's on Race meetings: Kembla Grange (NSW), Anders purchased Narromine (NSW), Echuca (VIC), Townsville (QLD), Northam (WA), Te Rapa (NZ) Barrier trials / Jump-outs: Narromine by Widden Stud (NSW), Murwillumbah (NSW), Ballarat Aquis Farm to remain in the ownership of Moir Stakes-bound (VIC), Longford (TAS) Not A Single Doubt colt International meetings: Pontefract (UK), Ayr (UK), Yarmouth (UK), Chelmsford (UK), Naas (IRE), Compiegne (FR), Vaal (SAF), Gulfstream Park (USA), Woodbine (CAN) International sales: Keeneland September Yearling Sale - Book 2 Anders WIDDEN STUD MORNING BRIEFING Antony Thompson yesterday, will see the Yulong swoops on BY TIM ROWE | @ANZ_NEWS existing syndicate retain shares in the Ciaron Tofane for Everest idden Stud has secured a Maher and David Eustace-trained colt, a last- Group 1-winning mare Tofane (Ocean Park) controlling interest in high- start winner of the San Domenico Stakes (Gr 3, yesterday became the latest runner to secure balling speed machine 1100m). a slot to contest next month’s $15 million The Anders (Not A Single Doubt), The dominance of that performance, in Everest (1200m) at Royal Randwick. Tofane will theW short-priced favourite to add a Group 1 which the colt showed blistering speed to lead take her chance in the world’s richest turf race to his record next week, in the latest move by and win by three and a quarter lengths, backed partnered with slot holder Yulong, and her trainer Aquis Farm to cash in on its plethora of stakes- up the demolition of his rivals in The Rosebud Mike Moroney is excited by the opportunity. “It’s winning colts. (Listed, 1100m) first-up when scoring by four and a big thrill for us to partner with Yulong on this,” The deal, confirmed by Widden Stud’s three-quarter lengths. Continued on page 2>> Moroney said. Morning Briefing page 5 >> Follow us @anz_news | 1 | Brought to you by High-balling sprinter Anders purchased by Widden Stud | 2 | Thursday, September 17, 2020 << Continued from page 1 Thompson last night declared that favourite for Friday week’s A J Moir Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) at Moonee Valley Anders’ profile was one that had served Widden Stud well for decades and is high up in calculations for the $15 million Everest (1200m). and was pleased to be able to partner with Aquis to stand the colt at the The colt’s spring campaign could culminate in the Coolmore Stud famous Hunter Valley farm. Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Flemington on October 31 if he continues to “He’s a very fast horse and a lovely physical and he’s got a super maintain his stellar form which has stretched to four straight wins, two pedigree and a horse we can really do a lot with. I think he’ll be a great either side of a spell. addition and we’re really excited about him,” Thompson told ANZ “He’s been a special colt for us from the time we saw him (as a yearling). Bloodstock News. We always thought he was top drawer and he’s proven that now,” Aquis “He’s certainly done enough at this stage to earn his spot at Widden Farm’s managing director Shane McGrath told ANZ Bloodstock News. and everything’s a bonus from here, but his figures and what he’s shown “He’s going to Widden and there’s no more iconic stallion farm in so far gives us the indication that Australia and for Aquis and all the other owners associated with them, it’s he’s pretty special. a privilege and we’re really looking forward to the journey.” HE’S A VERY FAST HORSE “We’re happy to be involved Interest had already been shown in Anders for a slot in The Everest AND A LOVELY PHYSICAL with him through the rest of his from multiple parties, but Aquis could hold the ace hand if connections AND HE’S GOT A SUPER racing career and then certainly decided the colt should take on older horses in the $15 million race at PEDIGREE AND A HORSE his stud career. We’ve seen Randwick on October 17. WE CAN REALLY DO A LOT enough to know he’s going to McGrath revealed: “Prior to negotiations with Widden and a number WITH. I THINK HE’LL BE be a really exciting prospect and of other major farms, we had three independent approaches in relation A GREAT ADDITION AND has what it takes to be a good to the slot. WE’RE REALLY EXCITED stallion.” “As it is now, it’s a job for Antony Thompson and Widden as they are ABOUT HIM Anders, whose value is the managing owners and we’ll respect their decision and I’m sure he - ANTONY THOMPSON believed to have been placed at will make the best decision not only for Anders but the entire ownership north of $10 million, is the $2.50 group.” Continued on page 4>> THE ARC © Ch. Tanière SALE 3rd OCTOBER SAINT-CLOUD Discover the fi rst 23 horses catalogued for the 2020 Arc Sale including black-type performers BONITA QUEEN, CHACHNAK, COEURSAMBA, KALIFORNIA QUEEN, MAGEVA, MEASURE OF TIME, PRETREVILLE, TOUR TO PARIS, etc. Wild Cards available! 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GST all reward If the yearling makes more than $10,000* + service fee, you keep all the profit. www.spendthrift.com.au Office: 03 5421 5600 *$5,000 for a weanling High-balling sprinter Anders purchased by Widden Stud | 4 | Thursday, September 17, 2020 << Continued from page 2 While a lot hinges on the Moir result, When questioned as to the reasoning for Aquis’ decision to sell a the late summer-autumn campaign of the Melbourne and Sydney sprint controlling interest in another high-class colt - one of a number of an races, such as the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m), Oakleigh enviable crop selected at the 2019 yearling sales - McGrath said that it Plate (Gr 1, 1100m), The Galaxy (Gr 1, 1100m) and the T J Smith Stakes (Gr fitted owner Tony Fung’s brief. 1, 1200m), could all be considered. “The whole business mantra has always been to go and select well- A trip overseas for the King’s Stand Stakes (Gr 1, 5f) and Diamond bred colts with the potential to be stallion prospects and we’ve been Jubilee Stakes (Gr 1, 6f) at Royal Ascot next year could also be on the cards fortunate that not only have we had Farnan and Prague but Anders as if Anders’ form holds up. well,” he said. “All those things are on the table. He’s effective on all sorts of ground, “The market has identified that the selection process and the systems he’s got a very high cruising speed, so they do look like nice options for we have in place is producing these horses. For the longevity of the market, him in time, but we will work with Ciaron and David and map out a plan they’ve got to be appreciative of what we’ve done and what we’re trying to do.” from there,” Thompson said. Selected by McGrath and purchased in partnership with Ciaron “At this stage, we’ll look to the Moir and weigh up our options after that.” Maher Racing for $670,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale In recent months, Aquis Farm has sold down its holding in this year’s when offered by Arrowfield Stud, Anders is a half-brother to the stakes- star juvenile, the Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) winner Farnan (Not placed sprinter Battleground (Snitzel). A Single Doubt), and parted with Pago Pago Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) winner His dam Madame Andree (War Emblem) was unraced but further Prague (Redoute’s Choice) in another significant transaction. back in Anders’ pedigree hails Grade 1 winner Exciting Story (Diablo), Both colts, who were also part-owned by Phoenix Thoroughbreds, and Listed winners Strong Memory (End Sweep), Sweeping Story (End were purchased by Kia Ora Stud. Sweep) and Diablo’s Story (Diablo). Aquis also has Holyfield (I Am Invincible), who won the Ming Dynasty Not A Single Doubt, who was pensioned earlier this year for health (Gr 3, 1400m) at his most recent start, and Saturday’s Dulcify Quality reasons, is the sire of 73 stakes winners and has three sire sons, Aquis’ (Listed, 1500m) winner Mo’unga (Savabeel) racing under its banner.