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2017 Zipping Classic Group 2 November 18 - Sandown-Hillside

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The Taj Mahal wins 2017 Zipping Classic Group 2 $300,000 at Sandown-Hillside (VIC), 2400m.

The Taj Mahal winning the Quayclean Zipping Classic
The Taj Mahal winning the Quayclean Zipping Classic Picture: Racing and Sports

The former Aidan O’Brien-trained, Irish-bred import The Taj Mahal was most impressive in winning here when having his third start in Australia. Ridden in confident fashion by Ben Melham, after a good beginning, he settled in second place before moving up to the leader (Dandy Gent) at the 1400m. He easily went to the front at the 1000m and then ran along at a solid tempo. He turned for home with a clear advantage and was not threatened from that point to record a very good win in a very good staying performance.

The 2016 Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) winner Almandin travelled well back in fourth place on the rails, went to third at the 400m and fought on well for second without looking likely to trouble the winner.

The favourite Big Duke raced back in sixth place, moved up well nearing the home turn and went to fourth on straightening. He then kept battling on quite well to take the minor placing after appearing to have had every chance.


ANZ Bloodstock News

Sandown-Hillside

Saturday, 18th November 2017

7
16:00
(local)

Zipping Classic (G2)

Type: OPEN
AUD $301,000
2400m TURF GOOD
7
16:00
(local)
AUD $301,000
2400m GOOD

Zipping Classic (G2)

Type: OPEN

The former Aidan O’Brien-trained, Irish-bred import The Taj Mahal was most impressive in winning here when having his third start in Australia. Ridden in confident fashion by Ben Melham, after a good beginning, he settled in second place before moving up to the leader (Dandy Gent) at the 1400m. He easily went to the front at the 1000m and then ran along at a solid tempo. He turned for home with a clear advantage and was not threatened from that point to record a very good win in a very good staying performance. The 2016 Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) winner Almandin travelled well back in fourth place on the rails, went to third at the 400m and fought on well for second without looking likely to trouble the winner. The favourite Big Duke raced back in sixth place, moved up well nearing the home turn and went to fourth on straightening. He then kept battling on quite well to take the minor placing after appearing to have had every chance.

FP Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam
Jockey
Trainer
SP
WT
1st 8. THE TAJ MAHAL (IRE) 3yo C
GALILEO (IRE) - YOU'RESOTHRILLING (USA)
BEN MELHAM
ROBERT HICKMOTT
$5
56.5kg
N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, A L & B A Green, B N Singer, P Mehrten, J & Mrs F Ingham, M Gudinski, V Sammartino, G T Ryan, Mrs V Ryan, Bulla Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M Ruff) & Heffernan Bloodstock (Mgr: D Heffernan)

Sales Information

2nd 1. ALMANDIN (GER) 7yo G
MONSUN (GER) - ANATOLA (GER)
DAMIEN OLIVER
ROBERT HICKMOTT
$3.25
59kg
N C Williams, Mrs & Mrs L J Williams, B N Singer, P Mehrten, A & B Green, J & Mrs F Ingham, V Sammartino & M Gudinski
3rd 2. BIG DUKE (IRE) 5yo G
RAVEN'S PASS (USA) - HAZARAYNA (GB)
DAMIAN LANE
DARREN WEIR
$2.75
59kg
Australian Bloodstock Power Synd, Buckling, G I Makauskas, G & M Barnett Racing, S L McInnes, P R Johnson, Bartholomeusz Racing, Carty Racing, O M Barry, M Makauskas, Ms C P Cook, C S Gall, Get The Dukes Out Racing, D J McKee, Leroys No 2, C D Renshaw, J P Hunter, J A Shaw & C M R Racing

Sales Information

4th 4. BERISHA (AUS) 6yo G
AL SAMER (AUS) - BEHESHTA (IRE)
MARK ZAHRA
ROBERT SMERDON
$15
59kg
5th 6. SO SI BON (AUS) 4yo H
SO YOU THINK (NZ) - BLACK MINX (NZ)
NOEL CALLOW
ROBBIE LAING
$17
58kg

Sales Information

6th 7. CONSOMMATEUR (NZ) 5yo M
ROC DE CAMBES (NZ) - CONSUMER (AUS)
MICHAEL DEE
MICHAEL KENT
$21
57kg

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7th 5. DANDY GENT (AUS) 6yo G
SAVOIRE VIVRE (GB) - GEHENNA (AUS)
DEAN YENDALL
TERRY & KARINA O'SULLIVAN
$101
59kg

Sales Information

8th 3. ASSIGN (IRE) 6yo G
MONTJEU (IRE) - BELESTA (GB)
KERRIN MCEVOY
ROBERT HICKMOTT
$16
59kg

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