Lonhro's Atheri a Class Above in Nudgee Stakes

Mark Smith - Saturday January 2

Back to the form that made her one of the best two-year-olds in the nation, Godolphin's beautiful Lonhro mare Athiri turned Saturday's Listed Magic Millions Nudgee Stakes (1200m) into a one-act affair.

Athiri (Racing QLD)

Ridden by Nash Rawiller for trainer James Cummings, Athiri looked a class above when defeating  Boomtown Lass (Spirit Of Boom) by two and a quarter lengths with Wild Vixen (Foxwedge) a neck back in third.

The victory gained Athiri a wildcard for the Magic Millions programme on the Gold Coast on January 16.

Coming off a win in the Listed Razor Sharp Stakes at Randwick, Athiri advances her record to five wins, one second and five thirds from 18 starts with earnings of $623,300.

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A half-sister to the triple Group II winner and $2 million earner Savatiano (Street Cry), Athiri is the third foal of the winning Redoute's Choice mare Retsina who is a daughter of the crack racemare Star Shiraz (Sequalo),

A $15,000 yearling purchase by trainer Rex Lipp at a mixed sale at Toowoomba back in 2003, Star Shiraz won six and placed in seven of her 27 starts with earnings of $859,400.

Her highlight came when winning the Group 1 QTC Sires' Produce Stakes and was runner-up in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic and Group 1 QTC TJ Smith Classic.

Consigned Star to the 2007 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, Star Shiraz was purchased by Darley for $1,125,000.

She was back in the same arena ten years later when sold to Aquis Farm for $200,000.

Retsina has a 2yo Hallowed Crown colt named Vilana and a yearling brother to Athiri and a colt foal by Street Boss (USA).

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Race Result - Magic Millions Nudgee Stakes LR 1200m

Eagle Farm Track: Good(4) Time: 1:09.57
1
Athiri
- 4m Lonhro (AUS) x Retsina (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: N Rawiller 56.5
2
2.3
Boomtown Lass
- 5m Spirit Of Boom (AUS) x Boomalicious (AUS) (Red Dazzler (AUS))
Tnr: Chris Anderson Rdr: M Mc Gillivray 55.5
Spirit Of Boom
3
2.6
Wild Vixen
- 4m Foxwedge (AUS) x Amy's Glen (AUS) (Shamardal (USA))
Tnr: Levi Kavanagh Rdr: L Currie 57
Foxwedge
4
3.8
Niedorp
- 4m Not A Single Doubt (AUS) x Black Tulip (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: T J Gollan Rdr: Ms G Cartwright 56.5
5
3.9
Miss Iano
- 7m Equiano (FR) x Miss Panama (AUS) (Not A Single Doubt (AUS))
Tnr: Andrew Homann Rdr: B El-Issa 55.5
6
6.1
Blazing Miss
- 4m Sizzling (AUS) x Jahre (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: Mark Newnham Rdr: M Cahill 55.5
7
6.3
Jami Lady
- 5m Spirit Of Boom (AUS) x Bevico Girl (AUS) (Easy Rocking (AUS))
Tnr: S O'Dea & M Hoysted Rdr: Ms S Thornton 56.5
8
6.5
Kisukano
- 3f Bel Esprit (AUS) x Kiss For Gran (AUS) (Show A Heart (AUS))
Tnr: M G Nolan Rdr: M R Du Plessis 53
9
7.8
Socialising
- 5m Bel Esprit (AUS) x Costa Mesa (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: T J Gollan Rdr: A Mallyon 55.5
10
8.0
Sofie's Gold Class
- 7m Hard Spun (USA) x Laynlow (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Ms D Newham Rdr: J Byrne 55.5
11
9.0
River Racer
- 7m Hidden Dragon (AUS) x Royal Yangtze (AUS) (Royal Academy (USA))
Tnr: L G Ross Rdr: Taylor Marshall 56.5
12
9.1
Yes Baby Yes
- 3f Dissident (AUS) x Exabelle (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Tnr: L & T Corstens Rdr: Ben Thompson 56
13
9.8
Spirit's Choice
- 5m Spirit Of Boom (AUS) x Deb's Choice (AUS) (Snippetson (AUS))
Tnr: M A Kropp Rdr: R M Goldsbury 55.5
14
9.9
Persuader
- 5m Zoustar (AUS) x Fast Talker (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: T J Gollan Rdr: M Rodd 56.5
15
10.0
Maozi
- 4m Helmet (AUS) x Wonderful Feeling (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: A J & T Edmonds Rdr: R Fradd 55.5
16
10.1
Hold The Line
- 5m Your Song (AUS) x Why're You Waiting (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: David Vandyke Rdr: Dale Smith 55.5
17
16.1
Zofgold
- 5m Zoffany (IRE) x Silky Gold (AUS) (General Nediym (AUS))
Tnr: G R Ryan Rdr: Adin Thompson 55.5
18
18.1
Canusee
- 5m Starspangledbanner (AUS) x Semine (AUS) (Viscount (AUS))
Tnr: G R Ryan Rdr: Luke Tarrant 55.5
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