Harry Angel 3YO Wins Bendigo Guineas

Media Release - Sunday April 14

A tough week for Ballymore Stables ended on a positive note after New Zealand-bred three-year-old War Machine ran away with the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) on Saturday under the guidance of Jordan Childs.

It had been a week since his trainer Mike Moroney was admitted to hospital and his long-serving right-hand man Anthony Feroce said the Guineas success will provide the trainer with a great boost.

War Machine eases to victory in the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) on Saturday. Photo: Scott Barbour (Racing Photos)

“It’s been a tough few days for everyone at the stable and so this is a great tonic,” Feroce said after the son of Harry Angel ran clear to score at odds of $4.20.

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“The team has been terrific. Everyone back in the stables here and in New Zealand have been head down and bum up, so it’s been fantastic.

“Mike would be so happy. It’s just a great tonic for everybody. We bought him in New Zealand as a tried horse and its very special.

“I would just like to say, to everybody thanks for all the wishes that we’ve been receiving from all over the world about Mike.

“He’s hanging in there and doing well so hopefully we’ll see him back at the track really soon.”

Feroce said he wasn’t sure whether Moroney would have seen the race.

“I’m not sure as he’s still in intensive care so when he comes out, he’ll have some good news waiting.”

Feroce said War Machine could now go north to Queensland to seek black-type over the winter carnival after winning his third race on end, following his maiden win at Kyneton and a five-length demolition in a class one at Cranbourne.

“There is always a possibility of Queensland,” he said. “We’ll have a look and see what’s there.

“This time in, he’s just kept improving, His work on the track on Tuesday morning was sensational and it’s great to see him bring that to out here today.”

Bred by MDJ Bloodstock Ltd, War Machine was offered for sale at both the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales and the Ready To Run Sale via the Wallace family’s Ardsley Stud, but failed to reach his $100,000 reserve on both occasions.

The 11th stakes-winner for Harry Angel out of the winning Hussonet mare Caserta, the gelding subsequently went into training with Jim Wallace and won his only trial at Foxton by six lengths before his private purchase.

 

 

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Race Result - RSN 945 AM Bendigo Guineas LR 1400m

Bendigo Track: Good(3) Time: 1:22.71
1
War Machine
- 3g Harry Angel (IRE) x Caserta (AUS) (Hussonet (USA))
Tnr: M D Moroney Rdr: Jordan Childs 58
2
2
Elphinstone
- 3f Street Boss (USA) x Inflection (AUS) (Shamardal (USA))
Tnr: T & C McEvoy Rdr: H Coffey 56
3
3
Modown
- 3g Toronado (IRE) x Miss Mo (AUS) (Uncle Mo (USA))
Tnr: Charlotte Littlefield Rdr: Jye McNeil 58
4
3.5
Some People Callme
- 3g Maurice (JPN) x Genesta (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: J Mott 59
5
4.3
Sassy Boom
- 3f Spirit Of Boom (AUS) x Harbour Fun (AUS) (Harbour Watch (IRE))
Tnr: D T O'Brien Rdr: D Moor 58
6
4.5
Sunshineinmypocket
- 3g Proisir (AUS) x Sunrise Ruby (NZ) (Jimmy Choux (NZ))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: John Allen 60
7
4.6
Roll On High
- 3f Shamus Award (AUS) x All Highs On Me (AUS) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman Rdr: L Nolen 58
8
4.6
Wolfy
- 3c Tivaci (AUS) x She's Popular (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: Nick Ryan Rdr: Patrick Moloney 59
9
4.8
Lady In Pink
- 3f Pariah (AUS) x Iron Lace (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: L & T Corstens Rdr: Celine Gaudray 58
10
5.3
Certainly
- 3f Savabeel (AUS) x Frankly (NZ) (Pins (AUS))
Tnr: M W Walker Rdr: D Yendall 57
11
6.5
Attain
- 3g Outreach (AUS) x Donnahro (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: R E Laing Rdr: A Lynch 59
12
7
Allapercanto
- 3f Per Incanto (USA) x Allawara (AUS) (Von Costa De Hero (AUS))
Tnr: M, W & J Hawkes Rdr: Beau Mertens 56
13
8.7
Dual Pressure
- 3g Denman (AUS) x Duet (AUS) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Tnr: M J Ellerton Rdr: J Bowditch 58
14
11
Red Dates
- 3f Extreme Choice (AUS) x Shippo (NZ) (Zizou (AUS))
Tnr: L & T Corstens Rdr: Ms L J Meech 56
15
11.3
Bay Of Zea
- 3f Shalaa (IRE) x Zara Bay (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: Liam Howley Rdr: B Mc Dougall 56
16
11.8
Dubenenko
- 3f Russian Revolution (AUS) x Happy Event (AUS) (Dream Ahead (USA))
Tnr: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes Rdr: W Egan 57
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