Pierro’s Son PIERATA Wins Gr1 All Aged Stakes

23 Apr 19

If ever a horse was overdue to win a Group 1 race it is surely four year-old Pierro entire Pierata, who rectified that one shortcoming on his imposing record when scoring a brilliant win in the Group 1 ATC All Aged Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

PIERATA winning the Gr1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick.

Having finished fifth, second and fifth at his three runs in Group 1 company this preparation, the Greg Hickman trained Pierata was cherry ripe for this assignment and under a perfect ride from regular partner Tommy Berry was able to achieve his first win at the elite level.

He enjoyed a smooth run in transit settling in fifth position and was able to hit the line hard to win the 1400 metre weight-for-age sprint by a long neck over Osborne Bulls, sparking scenes of joy in the mounting yard.

Pierata's large group of owners, decked out in his red, yellow and blue colours made the most of their day in the Group 1 spotlight which trainer Greg Hickman described as 'life changing'.

"I'm pretty relieved, we've been knocking on the door for so long," Hickman said.

"The pressure's there, you try to ignore it but it's always there and it becomes greater and greater every time you get beaten.

"You talk about having a good horse and how it can be life changing, but for a smaller stable like ours a horse like this is a life changer.

"I've got a little share in him so that will help a long the way a bit.

"He's a good horse and I'm just so proud of him. Everyone at home and my farrier Scotty Peters."

A little wayward at the jump, Pierata did everything right from that point on.

"He jumped a bit sideways, I probably collected three or four of them (rivals) on the way out. It might of helped us," Tommy Berry said.

"He travelled so sweetly for me in the run. At the top of the rise on the better going he was able to let down with that signature turn of foot he has got.

"I thought Hughie (Bowman – Osborne Bulls) was going to get me at the 100m but my bloke actually pulled away from him late.

"He deserved to win, he is a quality colt and I'm sure there will be a lot of studs knocking on the door now."

Hickman said future plans are now up in the air with potential stud deals likely to be assessed in coming weeks.

"It depends what happens with stud deals," Hickman said.

"I know Brisbane's there and there's a couple of nice Group 1 targets but I'd also be quite happy to freshen him up and run him in The Everest.

"I'm just trying to do my best for everyone that's involved in the horse.

"Everything went to plan today and he won."

A $160,000 Magic Millions purchase, Pierata runs for a syndicate of 20 owners and has the imposing record of seven wins and seven placings from 19 starts with prizemoney in excess of $3.3 million.

Pierata was bred by Hobartville Stud and is a half-brother to Group 3 winning juvenile Ashokan.

He is the fourth winner from Group 3 winning Flying Spur mare November Flight, who has a yearling colt by Rubick that made $900,000 at Inglis Easter and is back in foal to Pierata's sire Pierro.

Pierro has shown himself to be a remarkable source of quality performers, not just classic horses like his Derby hero Levendi, Oaks Winner Pinot and Kingston Town Classic winner Arcadia Queen, but also a genuinely top class sprinter / miler like Pierata.

Pierata is the fourth Group 1 winner for Golden Slipper winner Pierro, who stands at Coolmore this spring at a fee of $88,000.

Pierro is doing a sensational job at Stud. With his oldest just 4yo’s he is the sire of 234 Runners for 137 Winners including 16 Individual Stakes Winners (4 Gr1 winners) and 11 stakes-placed.

Dynamic Syndications at the Magic Millions Sales in January, purchased Lot 736 a terrific PIERRO Colt from the Gr1 Winning DANEHILL mare LARROCHA. She won the South Australian Oaks over 2500m.

This is the Same Danehill Line cross as PIERATA.

Our Colt

Our 2019 Magic Millions Purchase - PIERRO x LARROCHA Colt

LARROCHA has had 6 foals to Race = 6 Winners including Gr2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) winner ROCHA.

LARROCHA is a daughter of Gr1 Placed KENSINGTON GARDENS who produced 6 to race = 6 winners (5 are Stakes Winners) in addition to Gr1 Winners LARROCHA is Gr1 Winner BLACKFRIARS, Gr2 Winner MANTON, three time LR Winner WATERFORD ROAD, Stakes Winner LIONS GATE and the unraced mare Great Tradition – Dam of Stakes Placed KHUTULUN.

The PIERRO x DANEHILL Cross is the most potent cross for Pierro and his own Sire LONHRO.

11 of the 16 Stakes Winners are bred on this Cross including 3 of the 4 Gr1 Winners.

Purchased with the 3yo Classics and middle distance races as his targets as a 3yo and 4yo he will be trained by GAI WATERHOUSE and ADRIAN BOTT and will become available later in the year.

However if you want to know more or reserve a share Give ADAM WATT a call at Dynamic Syndications on 02 9540 1511 or 0409 464 378 and have a chat.

PIERRO - 16 STAKES WINNERS:

PIERATA (14c, Flying Spur, Zabeel). 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m to 2018-19, A$3,311,300, ATC All Aged S., Gr1., ATC Missile S., Gr.2, Sydney S., Gr.3, BRC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL, ATC Light Horse Brigade 2YO P., BRC Insulation Winning Rupert P., 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2, Bill Ritchie H., Gr.3, BRC Gold Edition P., L, 3d VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2.

ARCADIA QUEEN (15f, Redoute's Choice, Metal Storm). 5 wins from 1200m to 1800m in 2018-19, A$1,093,435, Perth Racing Kingston Town Classic, Gr.1, Western Australian Guineas, Gr.2, WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr.3, Arlec H., Tabtouch Better Your Bet P., 3d WATC Burgess Queen S., L.

LEVENDI (14c, Redoute's Choice, Thunder Gulch). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2400m to 2017-18, A$1,653,950, ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, Tulloch S., Gr.2, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, MRC (Mornington) Fastrac Foodservice H., 2d MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2.

PINOT (14f, Zabeel, Danehill). 3 wins from 1800m to 2500m in 2017-18, A$733,275, VRC Oaks, Gr.1, MRC Ethereal S., Gr.3, VRC Kennedy Oaks Trial P.

ACTION (14g, Redoute's Choice, Metal Storm). 3 wins from 1300m to 2400m in 2017-18, A$519,200, Western Australian Derby, Gr.2, WATC Tabtouch P., 2d Perth Cup, Gr.2, WATC Asian Beau S., Gr.3, Perth Racing ATA S., L, WATC Lex Piper S., L, Bunbury TC In Memory of B Ballantyn H., 3d WATC Penfolds H., Ascend Sales Trophies H.

TULIP (14f, Rock of Gibraltar, Bering). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m to 2018-19, A$1,049,875, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.3, MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3, 1print 2YO P., MRC Punters Living Legends H., 2d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3, MVRC Johnnie Walker P., Ladbrokes Back Yourself H., 3d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, ATC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, VRC Blazer S., Gr.2, MRC Kevin Hayes S., Gr.3.

BELLEVUE HILL (16c, Bellevue Girl by Exceed and Excel). 2 wins at 2, 1100m to 1400m to 2018-19, A$158,200 ATC Schweppervescence H., Gr.3, 2d ATC Todman S., Gr.2.

ARCADIA PRINCE (14g, Redoute's Choice, Metal Storm). 7 wins to 1400m to 2018-19, A$460,275, Perth Racing AJ Scahill S., Gr.3, WATC Crown Sports Bar P., Peninsula Dining Room H., Tabtouch-Better Your Bet H., RTG H., Perth Racing Crown Towers H., 2d WATC Minearc Systems H., Rentokil Initial H., Awesome Rock 2YO P., 4th WATC Fairetha S., L.

ROY HAD ENOUGH (14c, Elusive Quality, Danehill). 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, 1900m to 2017-18, R604,094, Greyville Christmas H., L, Darley Arabian, L, Silverline Panel Beating and Spray Painting S., Winningedgepresentations.co.au Juvenile P., 2d Greyville Michaelmas H., L, Itsarush.co.za H., 3d Greyville Gold Circle Racing You Tube Channel Playlist H., 4th Greyville Christmas H., L.

FURORE (14g, Redoute's Choice, Nureyev). 5 wins from 1250m to 2100m to 2018-19, A$155,930, HK$7,674,250, HKJC Hong Kong Classic Mile, L, 3d ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, HKJC Lung Kong H., 4th Hong Kong Classic Cup, L.

OCTABELLO (14g, Secret Savings, Rubiton). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2050m to 2018-19, A$311,750, Cranbourne Cup, L, VRC Rose of May H., 2d MRC Le Pine Funerals H., 3d MRC Inglis Cup.

KENTUCKY BREEZE (14g, Redoute's Choice, Citidancer). 3 wins from 1100m to 1600m to 2018-19, A$173,300, VRC Emirates Airline H., L, Ballarat TC Suez McKellar Mile H., 2d VRC Employee Volunteer H.

I LIKE IT EASY (15f, General Nediym, Flying Spur). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m to 2018-19, A$151,845, ATC Reginald Allen H., L, Tab.com.au 2YO P., 2d ATC Sledmere Stud 2YO H.

REGAL POWER (15g, Redoute's Choice, Metal Storm). 3 wins at 1300m to 22oom in 2018-19, A$216,970, Perth Racing Lex Piper S., L, WATC, Melvista S., L, WATC Furphy P., 2d Perth Racing Challenge S., L, 3d Perth Racing Sir Ernest Lee-Steere, L, Bunbury TC Rangeview Stud Classic, L.

COMMANDER (15g, More Than Ready, Touch Gold). Winner at 2 in 2017-18, SCTC The Phoenix S., L, 2d ATC Pluck at Vinery 2YO H.

SATIN SLIPPER (15f, Flying Spur, Volksraad). Winner at 2 in 2017-18, A$130,000, ATC Gimcrack S., L, 2d ATC Lonhro P., L.