Puissance De Lune's Sprit Of Gaylard Opens Stakes Account

Mark Smith - Tuesday November 2

Carrying the colours made famous by the 2015 Melbourne Cup hero Prince Of Penzance,  Spirit Of Gaylard scored a fighting win in the Listed TAB Trophy (1800m) at Flemington.

Spirit Of Gaylard does just enough (image Grand Courtney)

After failing to gain a run in the Victoria Derby, the 3yo son Puissance De Lune (Ire) was aided by a pefectly timed ride by Jordan Childs.

He defeated a rallying Blushing Tycoon, who came within a half-head of giving Written Tycoon a stakes-treble on Cup Day.

The Shamexpress filly Maracana was a half-neck back in third.

Spirit Of Gaylard was named in honour of Rob Gaylard as noted by winning trainer Mitch Freedman.

“Rob played a big part in racing whether it be with the apprentices or doing all the work behind the scenes,” Freedman said.

“He’s probably not seasoned enough to do it (the Derby) yet, but we thought we’d try and get there and if we got the right conditions, then we’d have a crack at it.

“As you’ve seen today he put them away quickly. He’s a really nice horse. He’s got a lot to learn but he’ll make a nice stayer and we look forward to the future with him.

Spirit Of Gaylard (image Grant Courtney)

“We’ll see how he goes towards the autumn. He’s still a bit of a baby and we’re looking forward to what the future holds.”

Making just his fourth start, Spirit Of Gaylard broke his maiden over 1500m on a heavy track at Bendigo on October 21.

Purchased by Phill Cataldo Bloodstock (BAFNZ) / Mr M Freedman for $120,000 out of the Berkley Stud draft at the 2020 NZB Karaka Yearling Sale Book 2, Spirit Of Gaylard is the lone winner from two to race out of the 5-time winner White Dove.

Spirit Of Gaylard a $120,000 Karaka yearling

A daughter of High Chaparral (IRE), White Dove was purchased by Berkley Stud / Pinhook Bloodstock International (FBAA) for $32,000 at the 2018 Inglis Great Southern Sale when carrying the future stakes-winner.

White Dove has a yearling filly by War Decree (USA) and was covered by the son of War Front again last season.

Spirit Of Gaylard becomes the third stakes-winner for Swettenham Stud’s Puissance De Lune (Ire) who stands at a fee of $19,800 (inc gst) after covering a career-high 155 mares last year.

 

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Race Result - Tab Trophy LR 1800m

Flemington Track: Good(3) Time: 1:50.39
1
Spirit Of Gaylard
- 3c Puissance De Lune (IRE) x White Dove (NZ) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman Rdr: Jordan Childs 57
2
0.1
Blushing Tycoon
- 3c Written Tycoon (AUS) x Crimson Kiss (NZ) (Stravinsky (USA))
Tnr: T Busuttin & N Young Rdr: N Rawiller 57.5
3
0.3
Maracana
- 3f Shamexpress (NZ) x Rita Moreno (NZ) (King's Chapel (AUS))
Tnr: D T O'Brien Rdr: B Prebble 55
4
1.8
All So Clear
- 3g So You Think (NZ) x Dorabella (NZ) (Postponed (USA))
Tnr: Ben & J D Hayes Rdr: L Nolen 57
5
2.0
Oenology
- 3g Hinchinbrook (AUS) x More Bubbly (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: M J Williams Rdr: D Yendall 57
6
2.2
Reset The Jazz
- 3g Reset (AUS) x Andallthatjazz (AUS) (Bianconi (USA))
Tnr: Ben & J D Hayes Rdr: D W Stackhouse 57
7
4.2
Zoumon
- 3g Zoustar (AUS) x Monblue (GB) (Monsun (GER))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: G Boss 57
8
4.4
Villaden
- 3g Tavistock (NZ) x Romantic Time (NZ) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: D Oliver 57
9
7.1
Sebastian The Fox
- 3g Foxwedge (AUS) x High Above (AUS) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: Shay Keating Rdr: Jarrod Fry 57
10
9.1
Station One
- 3g Toronado (IRE) x Alittle Loose (AUS) (Onemorenomore (AUS))
Tnr: Liam Howley Rdr: W Egan 57
11
11.4
Daario
- 3g Real Impact (JPN) x Email Me (AUS) (Danehill (USA))
Tnr: M Baker & A Forsman Rdr: Jye McNeil 57
12
11.5
Samarkand
- 3g Mongolian Khan (AUS) x Shimmy (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: M Baker & A Forsman Rdr: Damian Lane 57
13
17.5
Knightstown
- 3g Valentia (AUS) x Zaraya Rose (AUS) (Hawk Wing (USA))
Tnr: G Richards & D Moyle Rdr: L Currie 57
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