tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37255839241449241292023-11-16T22:15:43.555+05:30Gainsville StudGautam Lala's Forum For Interacting With The Members Of The Royal Western India Turf Club And Discussing Racing & Breeding.Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-18616710604410462782016-07-24T20:03:00.001+05:302016-07-24T20:04:06.479+05:30Our Handicapping System – The death knell of fair racing.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">On going through the Handicaps
for the first weekend of the upcoming Pune Season 2016, I see some ratings that
just don’t make sense to me. I have on many occasions over the years had a word
with the handicapper, but there’s always a reason or an excuse that “<b>this is how the system is</b>”. We have
turned a blind eye to the fact that the so called system doesn’t work for fair
and clean racing/owners. And yeah, the Committee or the Stewards are not supposed
to interfere with the handicapper/system. <b>Gentlemen,
the system isn’t working. Or can no one see it?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have picked my own horses as
examples here as what hits/affects you the most is what gets you ranting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Staristocrat, albeit a 5yr old,
is rated 93 after winning 4 handicap races and failing miserably in all his
attempts in terms races<b>. On what planet
then, is a winner of a Gr1. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Derby</st1:place></st1:city>,
Bullrun winner of 3 races rated 80?</b> Some might argue that he’s a 4yr old.
Fine let’s compare apples with apples. In the same race, Ageless winner of 3
handicap races is also entered and is rated 96. The same race has Classic
winner Intelligence rated 85 whereas a handicapper Holy Smoke, winner of 4
races is at 91. So the bottom line is, you have a great horse, win classics,
win millions as stake money, then come and piss on the handicappers whenever
you feel like as you will receive tons of weight from them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The system,(not the handicapper
as he’s merely stuck with the system) argues that ratings don’t get changed
drastically in terms races/classics. Hence winners of even Classics don’t get
pushed to class I e.g. Bullrun above. An argument that never made sense to me
and one I feel that isn’t fair. <b>However,
how and why then do babies get pushed up in class for winning terms races/baby
races within their own age group</b>? My Greek God won 3 races as a juvenile in
Mumbai and found himself in class II in Pune. <b>It’s always what you beat that counts, not how you win.</b> Though
Greek God won easily in all 3 of his starts, all the three fields were dead
sets. In all three races, there were only two subsequent winners in class IV –
Koala and Fribourg. Both were less than ordinary. No other horse ever won a
race between them. That says a lot for the system that pushed the winner into class
II as a 3yo. <b>The babies aren’t even
given ratings at that stage, so what is argued at times in terms races, that
other ratings of the runners are taken into account doesn’t hold good here.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the end of that season,
someone told me “you don’t seem excited, you have the fastest 2yo in the
country” to which I said “I don’t think he’s that good. He’s beaten nothing of
consequence”. He was a mere handicapper. He did win 2 more races again beating
dead sets, reached class I, failed in terms races, and that was the end of
that. This is not how a career of a horse should end as a 3yo. Remember Rock
Concert? 1980’s? Won 7 races in a row and then found himself in class I. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, the system is telling us not
to win in Mumbai if you have an ordinary baby, find yourself in bottom of IV in
Pune, give one run, come down to V and then start with your gambles and win a
few. And then we wonder why the baby races in Mumbai don’t get entries. Whereas
if you have a good horse, you win your
millions and classics and post that you will still be rated lower than the
handicappers when you finally reach class I as a 4yo. Awesome. Awesome for the
lucky few. Awesome for the gambling types who don’t care. The death knell for
the sporting owner who is racing for stakes and wanting to go up in class in a
fair manner.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Gentlemen, the Handicapper is obviously going
by the system. But is the system working ? That’s what is on the table here.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-14062880527258937832015-03-04T00:13:00.001+05:302015-03-04T00:13:07.154+05:30STARISTOCRAT wins another Million <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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STARISTIOCRAT wins his second million of the season during the Invitation Cup weekend in Mumbai on 28th February 2015.<br />
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The MRC Million - a class II race over 1400 mts. Ridden yet again by Yash Narredu.<br />
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-38361978580074958022015-02-09T23:38:00.001+05:302015-02-09T23:38:39.381+05:30Another new purchase<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">A bay filly by<b> China Visit - Artwork</b> by Razeen - Regal Grace by Common Land - Eminence by Grey Gaston.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Goes into training with Adhirajsingh Jodha</span></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-73907213560252420032015-01-06T00:28:00.000+05:302015-01-06T00:28:01.664+05:30STARISTOCRAT starts the new year with a Million for Gainville<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>STARISTOCRAT</b> by Multidimensional - Only Royale seen here winning The Bright Hanovar Million in Mumbai on 4th January 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Incidently, the race was named after our 1971 Indian Derby winner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was his 2nd win from as many starts. Ridden by Yash Narredu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">bay colt by Multidimensional[IRE] - Reflected Glory by China Visit - Allaire by Razeen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bred at Usha Stud. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Goes into training with Malesh Narredu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">bay filly by Chevalier[IRE] - Celebrations by Royal Kingdom - Zuni by Seattle Dancer. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bred by Gainsville Stud at Ruia Stud. </span><br />
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-68193506940611132782014-12-08T22:04:00.000+05:302014-12-08T22:05:40.935+05:30Gainsville bred wins a Classic ! And we told you so years ago.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>DARE TO DREAM</b> - by Oath ex <b>Starynessey</b> wins The Deccan Bookmakers Golconda 2000 Guineas <b>Gr.2</b> at Hyderabad today. </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">DARE TO DREAM</b><span style="font-size: large;"> was bred by Gainsville at Pratap Stud. For more articles on this planned mating, check out the links below posted in 2008 and earlier in 2014.</span><br />
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<a href="http://gainsvillestud.blogspot.in/2008/05/starynessey-and-henrythenavigator.html">http://gainsvillestud.blogspot.in/2008/05/starynessey-and-henrythenavigator.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://gainsvillestud.blogspot.in/2014/03/we-said-we-were-excited-about-this-and.html">http://gainsvillestud.blogspot.in/2014/03/we-said-we-were-excited-about-this-and.html</a></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-54343081130285130822014-11-02T16:04:00.001+05:302014-11-02T16:04:26.381+05:30SM Shah's son wins the Breeders Cup Classic 2014 with Bayern<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So the Owner's father the now retired SM Shah trained horses for my parents here in Bombay back int he 60s and 70s with great success winning the Indian Derby for us twice with OUR SELECT 1968 and BRIGHT HANOVAR 1971 and a host of other big races and big horses.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He then suddenly decided to shift base to Bangalore saying that his kids needed him there. Here's that kid doing him proud today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well done #KaleemShah wish you many more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Photos of his father leading in our winners can be seen on <a href="http://www.gainsvillestud.com/history.html">http://www.gainsvillestud.com/history.html</a> </span><br />
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-25732156479878158302014-09-17T02:20:00.000+05:302014-09-17T02:21:32.351+05:30GREEK GOD's 4th win.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greek God seen here winning The J.E.Hughes<br />
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-36867418876500716132014-04-07T00:09:00.000+05:302014-05-20T00:16:06.755+05:30GREEK GOD's hatrick - The Bahrain Trophy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>GREEK GOD</b> completed a hatrick and remained unbeaten this season by winning The Bahrain Trophy on 6th April 2014.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He is trained by <b>Dallas Todywalla</b> and bred at the Ruia Stud Farm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Greek God</b> is from the first Indian born crop of the Danehill horse Chevalier and comes from the prolific Canalette family that has produced the likes of Brave Hunter, Desert Carnival etc. in India.</span></div>
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-9855384661557582452014-03-02T02:07:00.000+05:302014-03-02T02:07:17.184+05:30The GREEK GOD double !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">That takes his tally to two wins from as many starts. Greek God is trained by Dallas Todywalla, bred at Ruia Stud and was ridden by A.Sandesh on both days.</span><br />
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-26482301592968735582014-03-02T01:53:00.004+05:302014-03-02T01:55:16.608+05:30New for racing !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gainsville's new purchase - bay colt by Multidimensional[IRE] - Congrats by China Visit[USA] - Congratulations by Razeen[USA]. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This colt goes into training with Adhirajsingh Jodha.</span></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-27444710904805528362014-03-02T01:48:00.001+05:302014-03-02T01:48:36.380+05:30We said we were excited about this. And right we were.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Our mare Starynessey was sent to Oath on retirement. It was a mating planned by Gautam Lala. We, in our article on May 25, 2008 (<a href="http://gainsvillestud.blogspot.in/2008/05/starynessey-and-henrythenavigator.html">http://gainsvillestud.blogspot.in/2008/05/starynessey-and-henrythenavigator.html</a>) said how excited we were for the progeny of this mating to run.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">DARE TO DREAM - by Oath - Starynessey(foal of 2011), last week won The Alcock Arabian Stakes Gr.3, being his 3rd win from as many starts. He annihilated his opposition to win by 8 1/2 lengths. This is a very promising start and a lot more will be heard of DARE TO DREAM who is sure to get a longer trip in future. Even at this early stage, he seems to be the best sired by Oath. </span></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-91798615463162038722013-12-18T17:32:00.004+05:302013-12-18T17:33:35.780+05:30Stewardship<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Nominated "Steward of the Club" (RWITC) for 2013-2014. This will be the 9th term/year as a Steward. </span></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-64261338382972254922013-11-03T23:22:00.002+05:302013-11-03T23:22:25.264+05:30Racing Silks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNzLpVT8ESgr5MDoqza4aXD565JtY3V4qkkllc6PApt1eRcWEXIqqFtPCeGdk3vPOhg58sZfPy7TA8B1fshKNo9RZzTK6BjYHe3q2wAdItR-AnyVxQAbmgBSS1k6l-0pjz0KeIQXHB_E/s1600/New+Colors+1+-+Black+Background.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNzLpVT8ESgr5MDoqza4aXD565JtY3V4qkkllc6PApt1eRcWEXIqqFtPCeGdk3vPOhg58sZfPy7TA8B1fshKNo9RZzTK6BjYHe3q2wAdItR-AnyVxQAbmgBSS1k6l-0pjz0KeIQXHB_E/s200/New+Colors+1+-+Black+Background.jpg" width="143" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">We've changed our Racing Silks. It was time for a change, time to wean away from the Black. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our new racing silks - Gold, white maltese cross, red, gold & white arm bands, red cap.</span></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-68908834588044140032013-09-18T19:26:00.000+05:302013-09-18T19:26:22.982+05:30Name Change<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ethics is now called GIANT LUCK.<br />
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-89135465735678296542013-06-12T15:38:00.001+05:302013-06-12T15:40:27.750+05:30The Epsom Derby & Gainsville's Mares - Part II<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yet again, this year's Epsom Derby winner, the bred in purple <b>RULER OF THE WORLD</b> comes from the same family of the Gainsville mare <b>CELEBRATIONS</b>. This is ofcourse the fantastic family i.e. UVIRA II, family of <b>A.P.INDY, MISSY BABA, LEMON DROP KID, DUKE OF MARMALADE, KANTHARA</b>, etc.</div>
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<b>CELEBRATIONS</b> was bought out of training couple of years ago and is a half sister to the Graded winner <b>KANTHARA</b>. Sparingly raced, she is now at Ruia Stud and has a filly foal 2013 by <b>CHEVALIER</b> and is in foal this year to their new Dansili horse <b>SURFRIDER</b>.</div>
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Do checkout the Part I of this article posted on June 4, 2011.</div>
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-1129895651357526942013-04-11T00:58:00.000+05:302013-04-11T00:58:03.116+05:302013 horses named.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">The bay colt by Multidimensional[IRE] - Only Royale has been named <b>STARISTOCRAT</b>, and the bay colt by Chevalier[IRE] - Pas de l'argent[IRE] has been named <b>GREEK GOD</b>.</span></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-24070832546799198262012-12-18T23:50:00.003+05:302012-12-18T23:50:47.395+05:30Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Nominated as a Steward of the Club 2012-13. This will be my 8th term as a Steward of the RWITC.</span></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-67757940167416924902012-10-25T23:29:00.002+05:302012-11-13T01:54:31.818+05:30New Yearlings Purchased<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">bay colt by Chevalier[IRE] - Pas de L'argent[IRE] by Pistolet Bleu. Bred at the Ruia Stud. To go into training with Dallas Todywalla.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">bay colt by Multidimensional[IRE] - Only Royale by Razeen[USA] - Gourgandine[IRE] by Auction Ring. Bred at the Usha Stud. Will go into training with Imtiaz Sait.</span></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-55291037921827489882012-05-04T16:22:00.000+05:302012-10-25T23:39:42.651+05:30Horses Named !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">bay colt by Multidimensional[USA] - Magic Touch by Razeen[USA]. From the Pretty Polly family of PLEASURE HUNT.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">bay colt by Lucifer Sam[USA] - Born Beautiful[USA] by Silver Deputy. From the family of STORM BIRD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">dark bay colt by Phoenix Tower[USA] - Bushfire by Senure[USA]. Dam sister to Sandslash - dam of PRONTO PRONTO. </span></div>
Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-31449159704104801962012-03-22T22:55:00.001+05:302012-10-25T23:27:12.095+05:30New 2yos for racing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. bay colt by Usha Stud's new Danehill horse Multidimensional[USA] out of the Razeen[USA] mare Magic Touch. Magic Touch raced in Western India and won 7 races incl Byculla Club Trophy(twice) and placed 2nd in the C.N.Wadia Trophy, Idar Gold Cup, 3rd in the RWITC Ltd Invitational Trophy, Eve Champion Trophy, Fillies and Mares Stakes, 4th in the Eclipse Stakes of India and Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Trophy earning Rs.22,79,437. She is a full sister to Washingtom Irvine (C.N.Wadia Gold Cup) and her dam is half sister to the Indian Oaks winner Pleasure Hunt. This colt is in training with Imtiaz Sait.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. bay colt by Sains Craintes Stud's new Storm Cat half brother to Admiralofthefleet, Lucifer Sam[USA] out of Born Beautiful[USA] who's dam is a three parts sister to Storm Bird. This colt in inbred 4x3 to South Ocean, 3x4 to Mr.Prospector and 4x4 to Northern Dancer. He is in training with Hosi Daji.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. dark bay colt by Manjri Stud's new stallion Phoenix Tower[USA] out of Bushfire who is a Senure[USA] half sister to Sandslash the dam of Pronto Pronto. This colt is in partnership with Dilip Goculdas and is in training with Adhirajsingh Jodha.</span></div>
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Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-89662344824498940682012-03-22T03:55:00.001+05:302012-03-22T03:58:34.973+05:30Greatness wins the Christmas Cup in Mumbai<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMhDhiipACWZbtMJQKkgFkDTf4VYzAssfl5A2D3uf_-EA7CkQyE33IeAjTHSWTJFZS95dLL0HGvPMlqw9fvaKdmXC-qbNz1JwyiAryctaRgzlcWSHnzSQmbU2K9pGE8Xr5_sPjokdST0/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMhDhiipACWZbtMJQKkgFkDTf4VYzAssfl5A2D3uf_-EA7CkQyE33IeAjTHSWTJFZS95dLL0HGvPMlqw9fvaKdmXC-qbNz1JwyiAryctaRgzlcWSHnzSQmbU2K9pGE8Xr5_sPjokdST0/s320/4.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Greatness, seen here being led in after winning the Christmas Cup on Christmas Day at Mahalaxmi, Mumbai - Ridden by P.Trevor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Later sold to Pratap Stud Farm.</span></div>Gainsville Studhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682628403521815552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725583924144924129.post-22966924360043580662011-06-04T23:36:00.000+05:302011-06-04T23:36:52.018+05:30Epsom Derby, The Oaks and Gainsville's fillies.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">POUR MOI won the Derby at Epsom earlier today in scintillating style, coming from way off the pace to pip Treasure Beach few strides from home. A horse who was last at Tattenham Corner, to come flying the way he did to win, speaks volumes for this son of Montjeu. His 2nd dam is a three parts sister to the 2nd dam of Gainsville's ex filly Bliss-Leavitt. Bliss-Leavitt ran a few times and now is at Jai Govind Stud. Their 4th dams are Royal Statute. This is the family of Bosra Sham, Hector Protector, etc.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yesterday's Oaks winner DANCING RAIN is by Danehill Dancer out of a mare going back to Canalette through Torbella, Torbella being the 4th dam. This is the same family as Dr. Devious, Brave Hunter, Barood, etc of Gainsville's 3yo winning filly GREATNESS.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Couple of years back, on this very blog I had written about how well Galileo and Montjeu would do at stud. They had recently been retired to stud and their offspring had just started racing. This year, the 2000 Guineas, Irish 1000 Guineas both have been won by Galileos. The Derby was won by a son of Montjeu and in second spot was a son of Galileo. Theres no looking back for these two young sires.</span><br />
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