Reset's Mission Phoenix Toughs It Out in January Stakes

Mark Smith - Saturday January 7

The in-form Reset gelding Mission Phoenix made every post a winner in Saturday’s Listed January Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill.

Mission Phoenix toughs it out (image Steve Hart)

Bred by the Cathy Haines-run Burnewang North Pastoral, this is a pedigree over forty years in the making. Mission Phoenix is a third-generation descendant of the Seattle Slew mare Mysticaro (USA), a half-sister to David Hains’ 1991 English Two Thousand Guineas winner Mystiko.

Ridden by Tyler Schiller for Mark Newnham, Mission Phoenix held the fast-finishing Aleas (GB) (Archipenko) by a short-neck with a neck further back to Bonny Ezra (Road to Rock) in third.

It was the third win in five starts this preparation for Mission Phoenix, advancing his record to five two three from 14 starts with earnings of $325,455.

“He has been a model of consistency all preparation, and Tyler has a good association with him,” stable representative Aaron Lau said.

“He makes his own luck and is tough. He had to do a bit of work early. Tyler rated him perfectly, and it is a good win for the owners who had to wait a bit as he had a few injury issues early on, but they are reaping the rewards now.”  

A $62,500 purchase for Randwick Bloodstock Agency Pty Ltd (FBAA) at the 2017 Inglis Great Southern Weanling Sale, Mission Phoenix was consigned by Millford Thoroughbreds to the 2018 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, where he was hammered down to P L Bloodstock for $65,000.

Mission Phoenix a $65,000 Inglis Premier yearling

He is the best of two winners from as many to race out of the Fastnet Rock mare Oh Susannah, a daughter of Listed Frank Underwood Cup winner Lake Susannah (Filante).

Oh Susannah has her first foal in four seasons in October, a colt by Inference. She was not covered last spring.

It’s fitting that the only stakes race run in Australia on Saturday should be won by a descendent of the late Sir Patrick Hogan’s breed shaper Sir Tristram.

Mission Phoenix is the 37th stakes-winner for the former Darley stallion Reset, an unbeaten son of Zabeel. 

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Race Result - Schweppes January Cup LR 2000m

Rosehill Track: Soft(7) Time: 2:04.47
1
Mission Phoenix
- 7g Reset (AUS) x Oh Susannah (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: Mark Newnham Rdr: Tyler Schiller 53
2
0.2
Aleas
- 6g Archipenko (USA) x Alea Iacta (GB) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: S Clipperton 55.5
3
0.5
Bonny Ezra
- 8g Road To Rock (AUS) x Ascolini (NZ) (Bertolini (USA))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: N Rawiller 56.5
4
1.0
Berdibek
- 10g Dark Angel (IRE) x Beraviyna (IRE) (Zamindar (USA))
Tnr: J A O'Shea Rdr: Tommy Berry 59
5
1.2
Military Mission
- 6g Mastercraftsman (IRE) x Atlantic Isle (GER) (Tamayuz (GB))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Rachel King 53
6
1.6
First In Line
- 8g New Approach (IRE) x Hidden Hope (GB) (Daylami (IRE))
Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Jenny Duggan 54
7
3.2
Global Ausbred
- 5h Maurice (JPN) x Ponte Piccolo (NZ) (Volksraad (GB))
Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: J Ford 53
8
3.3
Criminal Code
- 7g Maschino (AUS) x Pale (AUS) (Ad Valorem (USA))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Ms K O'Hara 53
9
4.6
Chalk Stream
- 6g Sea The Stars (IRE) x Golden Stream (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Regan Bayliss 54
10
5.4
Lady Redwood
- 6m Redwood (GB) x Lady Mulroy (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: Paul Murray Rdr: Brock Ryan 53
11
6.6
She's The Gift
- 6m Power (GB) x Trust (NZ) (Dehere (USA))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: R Dolan 53
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