Congratulations goes to trainer Michael Clout at Wyong and the owners David Harris, Mario Xerri and Gordon Pitts for patience and persistence and unflinching loyalty in the face of injury of their mare when SET THE SPINNAKER (Elvstroem - Pallid) scored a convincing win in the Harvey Norman Muswellbrook Set Weights Maiden over 1750m at Muswellbrook on Saturday 18 February.
Purchased by Dynamic Syndications from the Melbourne Premier Sales, the now 5yo mare was going to the races for start number lucky 13 and produced a dominant 2.8 length win over her 10 other rivals starting $3.00 favourite.
Expertly ridden by the districts Leading Rider Robert Thompson and carrying 57.0kgs, the 5yo mare recorded a slick time of 1:47.20 for the 1750m trip.
Originally with Peter Moody, the horse developed serious knee issues as a young horse prior to racing and needed and extensive work and a recuperation period. Finally the stable suggested that the costs verse return position suggested that we move the mare to a country stable. This was done and she was sent to Newcastle to Darren Smith who gave the mare a couple of runs for us but suggested she would need a lot more time and work.
Several owners wished to withdraw from the syndicate at that stage however the loyalty of other owners was admirable and they brought out the other co-owners. The mare was sent to Michael Clout at Wyong who has done a fabulous job with the mare to keep her sound for racing.
The mare has raced for Michael on 11 occasions now for a win and 2 second placings. She indicated a win was due last start at Cessnock when she ran second over the 1550m.
SET THE SPINNAKER is from a terrific family. Whilst the sire Elvstroem has been disappointing with his progeny to date, the same can't be said for the female pedigree.
SET THE SPINNAKER is a daughter of PALLID (by Marauding). Her Race Record was: 2 wins at 1200, 1250m, , AJC Timezone H., STC Blue Brute H., 2d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, Tooheys Red H., 3d STC Mona H., Grand Marnier H.
The Stakes Perfomed PALLID has done a terrific job as a broodmare. Her Produce Record: Dam of nine named foals, seven to race, six winners.
This includes the Gr3 and LR placed:
Sweet City Sioux (f by Chief's Crown (USA)). 4 wins-1 at 2- 1200 to 1500m, , MVRC Strathayr H., 2d VRC Bloodhorse Breeders' S., Gr3, 3d VRC Shamrock Travel H., L, SAJC Tabform H.
PALLID is a daughter of outstanding Gr3 winning mare:
PREMIER FLIGHT, by Bungan Head. 7 wins-4 at 2- 1200 to 1600m, $103,130, STC Tea Rose S., Gr3, AJC Ma Cherie H., Dunfermline H., Divide And Rule H., Zora Cross H., Greenacre H., STC Jeanine Kranter Insurances H., 3d STC Storm Queen S., Gr2, AJC Emancipation S., L, 4th STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr1
Therefore this win by SET THE SPINNAKER has been a valuable addition to the pedigree page and assures she will have a commercial start in the breeding barn upon racetrack retirement.