Kingman's Zardozi Dominant in Edward Manifold

Mark Smith - Saturday October 7

The winner of her first three starts, nothing much went right for the Kingman filly Zardozi at her next three. The Godolphin colour bearer put it all together in Saturday's Group II Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m), with connections pondering a possible tilt at the Victoria Oaks.

Zardozi a class above (image Grant Courtney)

Ridden by Chad Schofield for James Cummings, Zardozi finished strongly to defeat the U S Navy Flag (USA) filly Aprilia by one and a half lengths with the More Than Ready (USA) filly Amazonian Lass three-quarters of a length back in third.

"She had a wonderful start to her career with James in Sydney racking up those wins," stable representative Sean Keough said.

"After two disappointing runs up in grade, James saw that race last Sunday and thought it could get some confidence back.

"She had a good week, and James put the nomination in because she looked like a filly that is going to improve and get to a mile or further.

"It lined up beautifully, and it is super to get a win like that.

"It was a solid gallop (last Sunday), and we were mindful of that. She had a quiet enough week, and we took her out for a little hit out on Thursday and we knew she was going the right way.

"Off what she did last Sunday, we thought she would be quite competitive. Drawing barrier one again was something to think about and we also had a man on board (C Schofield) with quite a significant record on her.

"Chad knows her well; he was patient and found the gaps on her. She put them away in good style.

"She put three on the board, and I suppose James would have looked at her pedigree and earmarked race like the Oaks if she continued that form."

Zardozi is the first foal of the unraced Dubawi (IRE) mare Chanderi (GB), a 1,300,000gns purchase for Godolphin from the Highclere Stud draft at the 2017 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale.

Chanderi (GB) is a daughter of the Dalakhani mare Silk Sari (GB), who won the Group II Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster by five lengths and was runner-up in the Group 1 British Champion Fillies/Mares Stakes at Ascot.

Very valuable filly (image Grant Courtney)

Silk Sari's half-sister Dreamlike (GB) (Oasis Dream) is the dam of Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young's Caulfield winner He's Our Bonneval (GB) (Siyouni).

Silk Sari (GB) is a granddaughter of the champion mare Gossamer (Sadler's Wells), a sister to former Widden Stud shuttler, Barathea (IRE).

Chanderi (GB) has a 2-year-old Lonhro colt named Adinath and a yearling colt by Exceed and Excel. She was covered by Palace Pier (GB) last spring.

Zardozi is the 72nd black-type winner for Juddmonte Farm's Kingman.

 

 

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Race Result - TAB Edward Manifold Stakes Gr2 1600m

Flemington Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:37.35
1
Zardozi
- 3f Kingman (GB) x Chanderi (GB) (Dubawi (IRE))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: C Schofield 56
2
1.5
Aprilia
- 3f U S Navy Flag (USA) x Miss Avalon (IRE) (Fantastic Light (USA))
Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: M J Dee 56
3
2.3
Amazonian Lass
- 3f More Than Ready (USA) x Dynastic Lady (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Jordan Childs 56
More Than Ready
4
3.0
Nodachi
- 3f No Nay Never (USA) x Kaiken (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Tnr: M J Ellerton Rdr: Damian Lane 56
5
4.2
Ethel Maude
- 3f Smart Missile (AUS) x Lola Betty (AUS) (Crowded House (GB))
Tnr: Pat Carey & Harris Walker Rdr: R Mc Leod 56
6
4.3
Coco Sun
- 3f The Autumn Sun (AUS) x Miss Hufflepuff (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: T & C McEvoy Rdr: H Coffey 56
7
5.1
Legacies
- 3f Justify (USA) x Abyssinie (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Tnr: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman Rdr: Jamie Kah 56
8
5.5
Basilinna
- 3f Staphanos (JPN) x So Royal (NZ) (Shinko King (IRE))
Tnr: E & D Browne Rdr: D Oliver 56
9
5.6
De Sonic Boom
- 3f Spirit Of Boom (AUS) x Demasheen (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: D Moor 56
10
5.7
Dolphin Skin
- 3f Telperion (AUS) x Tempo Manor (AUS) (General Nediym (AUS))
Tnr: L & T Corstens Rdr: Craig Williams 56
11
5.9
Subrising
- 3f Needs Further (AUS) x Grisbi's Run (AUS) (Savoire Vivre (GB))
Tnr: N A Blackiston Rdr: R Downey 56
12
7.4
Tietar
- 3f Almanzor (FR) x Phenetic (GB) (Zamindar (USA))
Tnr: M Price & M Kent Jnr Rdr: B Melham 56
13
7.6
Poifect
- 3f Pierro (AUS) x Without Exception (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes Rdr: M Zahra 56
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