Around the traps...

Above - Great to see Presser return to form going the other way around in Sydney this week 

On the Track 
After a couple of scratchings we ended up with 3 runners across Oz and NZ and it was great to see Presser return to form with a change of scenery in Sydney. This week we have up to 7 runners all over the country, and a couple of special runners. Firstly one of our own homebreds, Mr  Shorty, bred by his owners starts his racing career. He is by Puissance De Lune out of Stripping Royalty, a mare we raced some years ago. It's quite an accomplishment in getting a horse to track let alone winning a race. Congrats to all the owner breeders in your patience getting him this far, let's hope he goes well next week. 

We also have our first horse bought out of the Tattersall's horses in training sale from the U.K, Overactive. He was bought at the October sales last year with the Freedmans and is now ready to kick off his Australian campaign at Sandown on Wednesday. 

Magic Millions Sales 
The Magic Millions weanling and broodmare sales have just finished this week and the prices of some of the broodmares were out of control. The top end of the market is unbelievable at the moment and if you have a nice filly/mare with a good pedigree and black type you are going to hit he jackpot. With the big players in the breeding industry like Coolmore, Yulong, Newgate and Arrowfield leading the way to improve their broodmare band. 

Champion mare Imperatriz was the star of the show. The multiple Group 1 winning daughter of I Am Invincible smashed the sales record in Australasia realising $6.6m and was sold to Yulong Investments. We can't wait to see which stallion she goes to first and seeing her progeny through the sales ring in years to come. 

RTD Open Day Reminder 
Another reminder that the RTD open day is coming up very shortly. This year we are visiting Sam Freedman and the team at their Pinecliff stables in Mornington on Monday 10th June. Should be an absolute cracker of a morning. See article below for all the details!

Flemington Winter Series Event 
The winter race series at VRC is building momentum and the VRC team in conjunction with their catering partner Crown are introducing a Wine and Dine Series in The Byerley restaurant. On 20th July, Flemington's Executive Chef Josh Pelham will be constructing a seasonal six course degustation menu with matching Penfolds wines for each course. If you are a VRC member and interested in attending, get in touch with Rob who is assembling a crew for our RTD alumni. 

This Colt is Born to Run!

Above - This colt is SOLD! 

The son of Churchill, this colt is born to run. Fast. Churchill, the fastest son of Galileo, won 7 straight races as a 2 and 3 year old, 4 of them Group 1s.

Churchill's sire, Galileo, was a 12 x champion sire with 99 group 1 winners, and 24 sons and 33 daughters of Galileo have produced group 1 winners world wide. 

Only 30% remaining at a cost of only $2,600 for 5% all inclusive.  

You do the math.

Get onto Rob ASAP to secure your share: 0448 462 824.

RTD Open Day at Anthony & Sam Freedman's Pinecliffe Stables 

Above - the amazing facilities at Freedman Racing Stables at Pinecliff in Mornington


The RTD Open Day is locked in for Monday 10th June 2024 in the beautiful surrounds of Pinecliff on the magnificent Mornington Peninsula. Enjoy a weekend down on the peninsula for the long weekend and then drop in on your way home to check out our yearlings and racehorses in training in this exclusive opportunity. Affordable yearlings by hot young stallions Zousain, Exceedance, Contributor and Churchill along with all of our stable favourites with Sam and Anthony. 

When - Monday 10th June 
Where - Pinecliff Freedman Racing Mt Eliza, Nepean Hwy Mt Eliza 
Time - 9.30am - 11.30am 
RSVP - Thursday 6th June to Rob on 04480 462 824

We'll kick off the day with a quick tour of the facilities with Sam and the team, then show off the class of 2024 yearlings purchased in conjunction with Anthony and Sam and the RTD team. Following this we will pull out the RTD horses in training at the moment.

We'll have a coffee cart and morning tea onsite for all attendees along with some RTD merchandise. Races are at Mornington on Monday so if anyone is keen to go along, feel free, or if you have other arrangements such as the footy later in the day then you still have time to get back to Melbourne. 

Places are limited and it's not everyday you get access to a facility like this one, so RSVP to Rob on 0448 462 824 to lock in your spot for this exclusive event! 

Mahrez went around last Friday at Geelong in a 1543m BM64 and it was a pass mark for him first up for the prep. Trainer, Lindsey Smith was happy with him and has always said he is a horse that will improve through the prep. He will head back to Geelong in a couple of weeks over a little further and will be very competitive next time out. 

On Sunday English Gambler went around at  Woodville in a 3000m Open Hurdle. Such is his enigmatic style coming off a great win first up,  he went to the lead but lugged out the whole way giving the jockey a tough ride and finished seventh beaten by 16 lengths. You just don't know what you are going to get with this guy, we guess that's what makes it so interesting being in the ownership group. Good luck to trainer, Lauren Brennan getting him ready for his next assignment! 

On Wednesday we saw Presser have his first run in Sydney in a BM72 over 1550m at  Canterbury for Matt Smith and when we saw the horse we knew he would be winning in great fashion.  He got a great run from barrier 2 behind the leaders and on a soft 5 track he picked up beautifully and accelerated past the leaders for a comfortable victory. There are some valuable highway races in the coming weeks worth good money and we will aim him at these as his next assignment. 

One runner today at Seymour and that's the return to the track of Rhapsody Chic.  He will line up in a 1200m BM64.  After a couple of luckless runs at Sandown on firm tracks we gave him a few weeks off in search of wet tracks and what do you know, the track today has come up a heavy 8!!! Drawn wide but by that time of the day it shouldn't be a problem, have a bet!  

Mr Shorty makes his long awaited debut at the at Werribee on Saturday over 1400m  in a maiden. This is a special moment for RTD and his very patient owners as he was bred by the team by Puissance de Lune out of our race mare, Stripping Royalty. This guy is bred to stay so we aren't expecting too much from him this time out and we hope he's hitting the line so we can push out to 2000m and beyond. 

On Saturday we have Barbaric Lad going around at Eagle Farm for the $1m Gr2 Sires Produce over 1400m. Huge thrill for the owners and it's a step up for him but Anthony Freedman is very happy with him. Luke Currie sticks with him and from the wide gate, we hope he is finishing hard down the outside. All things being equal it tops him off for the JJ Atkins in a couple of weeks time. 

On Wednesday at Sandown we have another interesting runner, Overactive going around in a  1400m BM70. This guy was bought from  the Tattersall's Sales in the U.K with the Freedmans in October last year. He has acclimatized really well and the team are very happy with him, and we are expecting a forward showing from him. Obviously he will improve as the prep goes on and he gets out in trip. 

Also on Wednesday at Sandown Unthinkable goes around in a 1600m Fillies & Mares BM70. Her runs after a little let up have been better than they look. Her most recent at Bendigo was good even though the race wasn't run to suit. If she can draw a gate ( please barrier gods) and roll forward she will be very hard to beat. 

Motitsi  also goes around on Wednesday at Sandown in a 1000m BM70 after a nice long break from the track for her. She had a good prep last time out and the break has done her the world of good. First up this time over 1000m she is fit enough to run well and we are hoping for a bit more rain as we know the big girl loves to get her toe in the ground. 

Keefy's Bro will have one more run before heading to the paddock. He will go around on Thursday at Geelong in a 1700m maiden. He is going really well and trainer, Maddie Raymond is keen to get him a win before turning him out. He looks like he is crying out for further and he was only beaten by a good one at Stawell last time out. He is a good each way chance if he draws well and can bowl along on a nice tempo.