Berdibek Powers to Victory in Wyong Cup

Mark Smith - Friday September 3

Racing in career-best form, the John O’Shea-trained import Berdibek (FRA) looked a class above when coming from last to run away with Friday’s $200,000 Listed Carlton Wyong Gold Cup (2100m).

Berdibek wins the Wyong Gold Cup - image Steve Hart.

Ridden by Hugh Bowman, the strapping grey son of Dark Angel, improved to a challenging position on the home turn. Switched out wide, Berdibek (FR) picked off runner after runner to win by a widening one and three-quarter lengths over the 5yo Maschino gelding Criminal Code with the Dansili gelding Mubariz (GB) a length back in third.

It was the second consecutive stakes win for Berdibek (FR) following his victory in the Listed Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury.

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p;A two-time winner and stakes-placed in France when trained by Mikel Delzangles for the Aga Khan, the 8yo gelding advances his record to six two four from 24 starts with earnings of $525,898.

The run of stakes success may extend to the Group III Newcastle Cup (2300m) on September 17.

“We knew we had him in great form, and we just needed a bit of luck,” O’Shea said.

“Hugh put him to sleep down the side. When he relaxes, he has a wonderful turn of speed for a mile and  quarter, mile and a half horse.”

O’Shea made special mention of Brenton Avdulla, who rode Berdibek (FRA)  before he was sidelined through injury.

“We haven’t forgotten you, Brenton, and I would love to see you back on the horse and back healthy soon,” he said.  

“The winners of the Wyong Cup have a tremendous record at Newcastle, and that track should suit him better, so we will head there.”

A €220,000 purchase at the 2017 Arqana Arc Sale, Berdibek (FR) is the best of two winners from five to race out of the Zamindar mare Beraviyna.

A half-sister to the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup winner and Group 1 placed Mighty High (Peintre Celebre), Beraviyna, a daughter of the Group II Deauville Prix de Pomone winner Bernimixa (Linamix).

Berdibek (FR) is one of 76 stakes-winner for Yeomanstown Stud’s Dark Angel (Acclamation), best known as the sire of Champion sprinters, Battaash, Harry Angel (IRE) and Lethal Force.

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Race Result - 2021 Carlton Wyong Gold Cup LR 2100m

Wyong Track: Good(4) Time: 2:08.47
1
Berdibek
- 8g Dark Angel (IRE) x Beraviyna (IRE) (Zamindar (USA))
Tnr: J A O'Shea Rdr: J Bowman 56.5
2
1.8
Criminal Code
- 5g Maschino (AUS) x Pale (AUS) (Ad Valorem (USA))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Ms K O'Hara 54
3
2.8
Mubariz
- 6g Dansili (GB) x Could It Be (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: K Mc Evoy 54
4
2.9
Master Shuhood
- 7g Tamayuz (GB) x Walayef (USA) (Danzig (USA))
Tnr: Richard Litt Rdr: R Dolan 54
5
4.0
Laure Me In
- 7g Ad Valorem (USA) x Laurelling (USA) (Highest Honor (FR))
Tnr: M J Dunn Rdr: J R Collett 57.5
6
4.1
Sweet Thomas
- 10g Dylan Thomas (IRE) x Sworn Pro (GER) (Protektor (GER))
Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Tom Sherry 54
7
4.6
Alakahan
- 6g Motivator (GB) x Aliyama (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA))
Tnr: R & M Freedman Rdr: Regan Bayliss 54.5
8
5.1
Mohican Heights
- 5g Australia (GB) x Mohican Princess (GB) (Shirley Heights (GB))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J Ford 54
9
5.6
Dashing Willoughby
- 6g Nathaniel (IRE) x Miss Dashwood (GB) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J B Mc Donald 60
10
6.7
Spencer
- 7g Pierro (AUS) x Alice's Smart (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN))
Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Rachel King 54
11
6.8
Inverloch
- 8g Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Ideal (GB) (Galileo (IRE))
Tnr: T Busuttin & N Young Rdr: S Clipperton 58.5
12
6.9
Perfect Radiance
- 4m Snitzel (AUS) x Altair's Glow (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Jean Van Overmeire 54
13
8.2
Taikomochi
- 8g Snitzel (AUS) x Geisha (AUS) (Fusaichi Pegasus (USA))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Tim Clark 60.5
14
9.8
La Grisa
- 6m Reliable Man (GB) x Miss Scarlatti (NZ) (Stravinsky (USA))
Tnr: J A O'Shea Rdr: A Adkins 54
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