New 2YO Stakes-Winner for Pride of Dubai

Tara Madgwick - Saturday April 3

They say timing is everything and it’s certainly worked out well in this case with the Group III ATC Schweppervescence (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday won by lightly raced Pride of Dubai gelding Saif, whose full brother will be offered by Coolmore at Inglis Easter next Wednesday.

Saif wins the G3 Schweppervescence - image Steve Hart

Trained by Team Hawkes, Saif had his first two starts in Victoria winning on debut at Ballarat before finishing second to exciting colt Lightsaber in the Group II VRC Sires Produce Stakes.

Brought to Sydney for this race and partnered by champion Melbourne jockey Craig Williams, Saif enjoyed a good run on the fence in transit after jumping from gate one.

When angled into clear ground down the straight, the powerhouse chestnut was able to overhaul Frankel gelding Converge to win running away by a length and three-quarters.
 


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“We gelded him early as he’ s a big horse. He’s still a baby and still learning what it’s all about and doing this on raw talent,” said co-trainer Michael Hawkes.

“He’s going to develop into a magnificent three year-old.”

Saif was a $290,000 Inglis Easter purchase from the Coolmore draft

A $290,000 Inglis Easter purchase last year for Hawkes Racing from the Coolmore draft, Saif has already won nearly $140,000 for owners Tora Racing.

Another stakes-winner foaled and raised at Coolmore, he is a half-brother to Group II placed Serious Liaison and is the best of four winners from four foals to race from stakes-placed Little Miss Smiley.

Little Miss Smiley is a half-sister by Husson (Arg) to Group II winner Leonardo Da Hinchi and her current yearling is another colt by Pride of Dubai that will be offered as Lot 393.

Lot 393 - click to see his page.

Saif becomes the eighth stakes-winner worldwide for Pride of Dubai, who covered his biggest book of 202 mares last spring at Coolmore at a fee of $38,500.




 

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Race Result - Schweppervescence Gr3 1400m

Rosehill Track: Good(4) Time: 1:23.85
1
Saif
- 2g Pride Of Dubai (AUS) x Little Miss Smiley (AUS) (Husson (ARG))
Tnr: M, W & J Hawkes Rdr: Craig Williams 58
Pride Of Dubai
2
1.8
Converge
- 2g Frankel (GB) x Conversely (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Tim Clark 57
3
3.1
Gin Martini
- 2f Rip Van Winkle (IRE) x Tanqueray (NZ) (Red Ransom (USA))
Tnr: J G Sargent Rdr: Regan Bayliss 54
4
4.6
Mr Mozart
- 2c Snitzel (AUS) x Euro Angel (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))
Tnr: M, W & J Hawkes Rdr: K Mc Evoy 56.5
5
4.8
With Your Blessing
- 2c Vadamos (FR) x Super Trouper (NZ) (Darci Brahma (NZ))
Tnr: John Thompson Rdr: G Boss 57
6
5.6
Testimonial
- 2f Medaglia D'Oro (USA) x Panegyria (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: Rachel King 56
7
6.0
Conrad
- 2g Maurice (JPN) x No Comment (AUS) (Danzero (AUS))
Tnr: Ms K Waugh Rdr: T Marquand 56.5
8
6.5
Forgot You
- 2c Savabeel (AUS) x Simply You (NZ) (O'Reilly (NZ))
Tnr: T Busuttin & N Young Rdr: R Dolan 55.5
9
6.6
Flying Witness
- 2f Star Witness (AUS) x Airways (AUS) (General Nediym (AUS))
Tnr: Annabel Neasham Rdr: J R Collett 54
10
6.8
Readily Availabull
- 2c Bull Point (AUS) x Readily (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: J G Sargent Rdr: A Adkins 58
11
9.8
Coastwatch
- 2c Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Bullion Mansion (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J B Mc Donald 56.5
12
17.6
Wizard Of Oz
- 2c Exceed And Excel (AUS) x Dream In Colour (GB) (Frankel (GB))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J Bowman 56.5
13
20.4
Tea Leaves
- 2c Sebring (AUS) x Pattini (AUS) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: B Avdulla 56.5
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