GREEK GOD's 4th win.

Greek God seen here winning The J.E.Hughes
Trophy by 8,1/2 lengths in Pune on
14th September 2014.

One comes to see that a man learns nothing from winning. The act of losing however, can elicit great wisdom. Not least of which is, how much more enjoyable it is to win. It's inevitable to lose now and again. The trick is not to make a habit of it.

Greek God being led in by Gautam Lala(left)
and Dallas Todywalla after his victory in Pune
on 14th September 2014.

GREEK GOD wins this time by 8, 1/2 lengths beating a class II field out of sight. His widest winning margin yet. Ridden by A.Sandesh and trained by Dallas Todywalla.

STARISTOCRAT makes his racecourse appearance a winning one

STARISTOCRAT's much anticipated racecourse appearance turned out to be a winning one when the gelding easily won a 5 furlong maiden in Pune on 2nd August 2014. Trained by Malesh Narredu and ridden by D.K.Ashish.

Being led in by Gautam Lala(right) and M.Narredu

STARISTOCRAT is by the sire sensation Multidimensional ex Only Royale by Razeen ex Gourgandine. This makes him a half brother to Bombardier and three parts brother to Starry Eyes.

Horse Named

Gainsville's new 2yo colt by Multidimensional - Congrats has been named. 

He's call GODSENT. 

In training with Adhirajsingh Jodha and bred at the Usha Stud.

GREEK GOD's hatrick - The Bahrain Trophy

GREEK GOD completed a hatrick and remained unbeaten this season by winning The Bahrain Trophy on 6th April 2014.

Greek God winning
The Bahrain Trophy

Ridden by ace Trevor Patel, he won in his customary start-to-finish style giving weight all around and 8 kgs to the 2nd placed Koaala, with plenty left in the saddle at the wire.

Greek God being led in by
Gautam Lala(right)
and Dallas Todywalla.
Trevor Patel astride.

He is trained by Dallas Todywalla and bred at the Ruia Stud Farm.

Greek God 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.

His dam Pas de l'argent has produced many classy winners like Generalissimo, Habituated, Angels Glory, etc.

It's a good start and gives Gainsville something to look forward too.
Fingers crossed ! 

The GREEK GOD double !

On February 13th, 2014, GREEK GOD gave Gainsville the much awaited win after a long gap. He won the 6 furlong AFS Talyarkhan Trophy on debut by 2 3/4 lengths with considerable ease.


Two weeks later on February 26th, 2014, GREEK GOD annihilated the opposition to win easing up by 7 1/2 lengths in the 5 furlong Bright Hanovar Trophy - a Trophy sponsored by Gautam Lala in memory of the family owned great Indian Derby winner Bright Hanovar.

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.

New for racing !

bay colt by Multidimensional[USA] - Congrats 

Gainsville's new purchase - bay colt by Multidimensional[IRE] - Congrats by China Visit[USA] - Congratulations by Razeen[USA]. 

This colt goes into training with Adhirajsingh Jodha.

We said we were excited about this. And right we were.

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 (http://gainsvillestud.blogspot.in/2008/05/starynessey-and-henrythenavigator.html) said how excited we were for the progeny of this mating to run.

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. 

Stewardship

Nominated "Steward of the Club" (RWITC) for 2013-2014. This will be the 9th term/year as a Steward.  

Racing Silks

We've changed our Racing Silks. It was time for a change, time to wean away from the Black. 

Our new racing silks - Gold, white maltese cross, red, gold & white arm bands, red cap.

Name Change

Ethics is now called GIANT LUCK.

The Epsom Derby & Gainsville's Mares - Part II

Gainsville's connection with international classic winners continues.

RULER OF THE WORLD - EPSOM DERBY 2013

Yet again, this year's Epsom Derby winner, the bred in purple RULER OF THE WORLD comes from the same family of the Gainsville mare CELEBRATIONS. This is ofcourse the fantastic family i.e. UVIRA II, family of A.P.INDY, MISSY BABA, LEMON DROP KID, DUKE OF MARMALADE, KANTHARA, etc.

CELEBRATIONS was bought out of training couple of years ago and is a half sister to the Graded winner KANTHARA. Sparingly raced, she is now at Ruia Stud and has a filly foal 2013 by CHEVALIER and is in foal this year to their new Dansili horse SURFRIDER.

Do checkout the Part I of this article posted on June 4, 2011.

2013 horses named.

The bay colt by Multidimensional[IRE] - Only Royale has been named STARISTOCRAT, and the bay colt by Chevalier[IRE] - Pas de l'argent[IRE] has been named GREEK GOD.

Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd.

Nominated as a Steward of the Club 2012-13. This will be my 8th term as a Steward of the RWITC.

New Yearlings Purchased

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.

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.

Horses Named !

MORALS

MORALS

bay colt by Multidimensional[USA] - Magic Touch by Razeen[USA]. From the Pretty Polly family of PLEASURE HUNT.





ETHICS

ETHICS

bay colt by Lucifer Sam[USA] - Born Beautiful[USA] by Silver Deputy. From the family of STORM BIRD.






GRAN AMIGO

GRAN AMIGO

dark bay colt by Phoenix Tower[USA] - Bushfire by Senure[USA]. Dam sister to Sandslash - dam of PRONTO PRONTO. 

New 2yos for racing

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.

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.

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.

Greatness wins the Christmas Cup in Mumbai

Greatness, seen here being led in after winning the Christmas Cup on Christmas Day at Mahalaxmi, Mumbai - Ridden by P.Trevor.


Later sold to Pratap Stud Farm.

Epsom Derby, The Oaks and Gainsville's fillies.

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.


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.


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.


Gautam Lala

FRANKEL annihilates his rivals in the 2000 Guineas

FRANKEL won the 2000 Guineas by 6 lengths going start to finish. He led from the start by about 5 lengths and then increased that lead by over 10 lengths half way through the race and went to the post 6 lengths clear of his struggling 12 rivals. It was a very impressive victory indeed and he justified his short price. 


Now one waits to see if this son of Galileo will stay the trip in June or not. His pedigree shows enough stamina but his manner of running definitely puts a big question mark of doing it over 12 furlongs. He most likely will run the Dante which will show whats in store for him later on.


As for the Guineas, there is no doubt that we have seen yet another champion. An all time great.


Gautam Lala

The Volkswagen Vento Contest and The Shaman Million

I am sure the Members and Racegoers would have enjoyed the Volkswagen Vento Horses-to-Horsepower contest sponsored by The Shaman Group.


The owners of the Shaman Group who are friends of mine showed interest in doing something at the racecourse. A series of meetings followed starting from September in Pune 2010 after which we came up with what everyone experienced and saw on the 27th March and 3rd April.


The Horses-to-Horsepower contest saw a Volkswagen Vento being awarded to the winner on the 27th of March and the following week was the first running of The Shaman Million with a display of all their models, etc.

GREATNESS in great style !

 

Being led in by Gautam Lala(left)



Gainsville Stud's 3yo filly GREATNESS by Emerald Cat[USA] - Jungle Girl by Tecorno[USA] won as an 30/100 odds on favorite after some anxious moments at the start. She was to hit the front or sit second, but missed the kick and trailed the field till the bend. Thereafter suberbly partnered by S. A. Desousa, who brought her from the shortest run from the inside, then switched to the outside and went on for an easy victory. This was her 3rd career start. She had finished 2nd in both her earlier starts last December to Snow Blaze and Martinique.

 

GREATNESS was ridden by S.A.Desousa and is trained by Narendra Lagad. She is bred at the Pratap Stud Farm.

Privilege Of Seeing Superstars

We the racing fraternity have been extremely lucky and privileged to witness some racing superstars in the last 2 years. Others have had to wait decades after the likes of Secretariat and Nijinsky II.

SEA THE STARS

It started in the US last year with Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra. Then in Europe we saw what is probably the best turf horse of all times, namely Sea The Stars. Harbinger is another who merits mention after his King George victory.


Around the same time in India we saw the fabulous all conquering Jacqueline do what no one had done before.

FRANKEL

And finally towards the end of 2010 we've seen another superstar who promises to be better than the best. He's called Frankel.


Let's wait and see what 2011 has in store for us.


Gautam Lala.

Fantastic - FRANKEL Winning The Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes 2010

Stallion Register 2010

The new Stallion Register 2010 has been launched recently. I have personally put in a lot of thought, time and effort into turning an otherwise boring statutory publication into a world class coffee table book. It now comes in glossy A4 size and features all Stallions at stud in India with their extended pedigree, performance, sire reference, dam reference, progeny details, etc. The book also carries an Index to Sires and Maternal Grandsires, various statistics, lists of all breeding establishments in India with their contact details and much more. The book for the first time features photographs of most of the stallions in India. This is truly a collector's piece.

Well done to Satish Iyer (Registrar) and the Stud Book Department for executing this task brilliantly. A copy can be bought from them. 


Special thanks to all the advertisers - British Bloodstock Marketing, Dashmesh Group of Farms, Equus Group of Farms, Helpro Health Products & Services, Hugo Merry Bloodstock, Indiahorsesale.com, Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, Nanoli Stud, Racing World, Radiant Bloodstock, Ruia Stud, Tattersalls, Lucky Spinner and Turf Printing Works (Cole).

Happy New Year

Here's Wishing Everyone A Wonderful 2011 !