2024

Balastier horse Ultra Racing

Balastier is a thoroughbred horse born in Australia in 2021.

Balastier is by Brazen Beau (AUS) out of See Me Exceed (AUS) , trained by Tony Gollan.

He won his most recent race on the 24th April 2024 in Ipswich, Queensland.

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Miss Andretti is a legendary Australian racehorse known for her exceptional speed and numerous victories on the track. Born in 2001, Miss Andretti was a bay mare bred in Western Australia. She was trained by Lee Freedman and later by David A. Hayes during her racing career.

Miss Andretti’s notable wins include:

  1. The Lightning Stakes (now Black Caviar Lightning): Miss Andretti won the Lightning Stakes, a Group 1 sprint race held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, in 2005 and 2007.
  2. The Newmarket Handicap: She triumphed in the Newmarket Handicap, another prestigious Group 1 sprint race held at Flemington Racecourse, in 2007.
  3. The Manikato Stakes: Miss Andretti won the Manikato Stakes, a Group 1 sprint race held at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne, in 2006.
  4. The King’s Stand Stakes: One of her most notable international victories came in the King’s Stand Stakes, a Group 1 race held at Royal Ascot in England, in 2007. This win showcased her remarkable speed and talent on the global stage.

Miss Andretti was named Australian Racehorse of the Year in 2007. This recognition came after her notable performances on the track, including victories in prestigious races like the Lightning Stakes, Newmarket Handicap, and King’s Stand Stakes. Her exceptional speed and versatility as a sprinter made her a standout in Australian racing during that year, leading to her being honored with the prestigious title of Australian Racehorse of the Year.

She became one of the most beloved and successful racehorses in Australian racing history and a favourite of owner Sean Buckley.

After retiring from racing, Miss Andretti enjoyed a well-deserved retirement.

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Captain Envious added the Group 3 Easter Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on 6th April 2024 to his victory in the Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) at the end of last spring. 

Bursting through a narrow gap, Captain Envious ($26) with Thomas Stockdale aboard, defeated Jennilala ($7.50) by a half-neck with Deny Knowledge ($16) a short-half-head away third.

Captain Envious was racing third-up from a break on Saturday having finished out of the placings in tougher races in his first two runs back.

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Stockdale said Captain Envious showed a lot of courage to get through late in the contest and register a narrow win.

“It was tight, and I had both horses coming in on me, so full credit to him to get through that hole and win the race,” Stockdale said.

“He took a long time to pull up, so I think he’s going to be suited getting out over further.

“I think he can go on with it now and he enjoyed the fast tempo that was on today, being able to camp off it and being produced late.

“He was gutsy, he was tough, and he had a bit of a blow, so he will come on.

“I think there are bigger things in store for him and it’s great to get a Stakes winner for the Preusker team who have been great supporters of mine over the last 12 or so months.”

Well done to all the team!

Read more on this fantastic result here

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