Expensive Al Maher Filly Looks the Goods

Tara Madgwick - Wednesday December 2

Astute Victorian bloodstock agent Sheamus Mills does know how to find a nice filly and his decision to purchase the most expensive filly by Al Maher sold in 2019 looks like a good one as she won by five lengths at Sandown on Wednesday.

Arabain Hussey wins at Sandown - image Pat Scala Racing Photos

Trained by Caroline Jennings, Arabian Hussey made it two wins from four starts when she opened up to win as she pleased in the 1400m Benchmark 64 event.
 


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“She just blew them away today, she might be special,” said winning rider Arron Lynch.

“She was strong right through the line, there was still plenty underneath me.”

A $190,000 Magic Millions purchase from the Edinglassie Stud draft for owner James Kennedy and Sheamus Mills Bstock (FBAA), Arabian Hussey is a half-sister to stakes-winner Kobayashi and is the third winner from three foals to race from Woodstock Hussey.

Edinglassie will present the current yearling from Woodstock Hussey, a colt by Epaulette, at Magic Millions as Lot 955.

Arabian Hussey’s sire Al Maher is standing in Victoria these days at the Independent Stallions at a fee of $8,800.

An under-rated sire that can always get a good horse, Al Maher has left 35 stakes-winners including three Group I winners, so it will be no surprise if Arabian Hussey adds to that list.


 

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Race Result - The Big Screen Company (Bm64) 1400m

Sandown-Hillside Track: Good(3) Time: 1:24.06
1
Arabian Hussey
- 3f Al Maher (AUS) x Woodstock Hussey (AUS) (Hussonet (USA))
Tnr: Caroline Jennings Rdr: A Lynch 59
2
5.0
Chequerboard
- 3f Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Chi (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: T Dabernig & B Hayes Rdr: Matthew Cartwright 59
3
5.2
Mona Dream
- 3f Hallowed Crown (AUS) x Dreamalittledream (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Tnr: Archie Alexander Rdr: Declan Bates 59.5
4
5.3
Sea Princess
- 3f Sebring (AUS) x Epona Princess (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: Jamie Kah 59
5
7.0
Luna Chara
- 3f Skilled (AUS) x Livid (AUS) (Luskin Star (AUS))
Tnr: R G Symons Rdr: Patrick Moloney 58
6
7.2
Surfacing
- 3f Akeed Mofeed (GB) x Arrival (AUS) (Choisir (AUS))
Tnr: M M Laurie Rdr: Craig Williams 59.5
7
7.4
Seeress
- 3f Nostradamus (AUS) x Elleandee (AUS) (Snippets (AUS))
Tnr: G A Osborne Rdr: John Allen 58.5
8
7.5
Free Flying Star
- 3f Zoustar (AUS) x Asylum Seeker (SAF) (Count Dubois (GB))
Tnr: John McArdle Rdr: L Nolen 58.5
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