Godolphin Opt For Easier Valley Option

by Craig Brennan 24 days ago 3 minute read

An option at set-weights and penalties was considered a better option for Pericles at Moonee Valley than tackling Group 1 company at Caulfield.

Missing a run in a Group 1 contest may provide Godolphin galloper Pericles a long overdue return to the winner's enclosure at Moonee Valley.

Pericles is down to contest the So You Think Stakes (1500m) on Saturday, a new race at The Valley to compensate for the Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) being moved to the Grand Final Eve meeting on September 27.

Trainer James Cummings and Godolphin elected to bypass taking on Mr Brightside and Pride Of Jenni last week in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield to concentrate on Saturday's easier assignment.

If successful on Saturday, it will be Pericles' first win since the Group 2 Tramway Stakes (1400m) at the corresponding Sydney meeting last year.

While unsuccessful, Pericles has been a model of consistency, racking up placings in the Silver Eagle, the Golden Eagle, the Group 1 Futurity Stakes and the Group 1 Doncaster Mile.

Pericles also resumed his current campaign with a third-place finish in the Group 2 Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on August 17.

"His last win was in the Tramway on this day 12 months ago, but he's mixed it with some of the best since in races like the Silver and Golden Eagle, a placing in the Doncaster, unlucky in the Canterbury Stakes and placed in the Futurity," Cummings said.

"He's had a couple of almost campaigns, but he hasn't quite broken through at the top level."

As a younger horse, Pericles was tried as a stayer, finishing midfield in both the Victoria Derby and the Australian Derby, but as he has got older, the gelding is better suited to a middle distance.

Cummings said he is looking for a strong effort on Saturday as Pericles is being aimed towards the Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on September 21.

"He is stronger and tougher as an older horse this prep," Cummings said.

"We know he improves vastly second-up, and this race fits in nicely as a lead-up to the Underwood where he'll be ready to go third-up."

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AUD $200,000

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AUD $200,000

Age: 3yo and up Type: OPEN

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Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam

Jockey
Trainer

SP
WT

1st

2. PERICLES (AUS) 5yo G
STREET BOSS (USA) - ACCESSORIES (GB)

BLAKE SHINN
JAMES CUMMINGS

$1.9
59kg

Godolphin

2nd

6. MURAMASA (AUS) 5yo G
DEEP IMPACT (JPN) - OMEI SWORD (AUS)

JOHN ALLEN
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG

$31
58.5kg

A Kheir, J O'Neill, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), Ms C Szentkuti, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T Busuttin), G Skien, B Secatore, Mrs R Secatore, M Gordon, G Singh, Ausbred No.1 (Mgr: C Lawlor), Mrs N Stuart, S Lewin, D Juratowitch, Mrs S Juratowitch, A Sharp, Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham) & M B Lee

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2021 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (461) \| Arrowfield Stud, Scone \| Busuttin Racing \| AUD $ 500,000		2021 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (461)	Arrowfield Stud, Scone	Busuttin Racing	AUD $ 500,000

3rd

7. POUNDING (AUS) 6yo G
EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) - SILENT ENTRANCE (GB)

LUKE NOLEN
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN

$12
57kg

Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Mallee Drought Breakers Club, Bolr Racing, P J Cormack, P Johnson, M E Lang, S M Thompson, G H E Goyne, M Davies, C G Sheehy, D A Williams & Mrs D J Hurley

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2020 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (198) \| Rosemont Stud, Gnarwarre, Vic \| In $ 220,000 \| Psd. AUD $ 220,000 Res. AUD $		2020 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (198)	Rosemont Stud, Gnarwarre, Vic	Psd. AUD $ 220,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2019 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale (505) \| Rosemont Stud Gnarwarre Vic (As Agent) \| Psd. AUD $ 110,000 Res. AUD $ 120,000		2019 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale (505)	Rosemont Stud Gnarwarre Vic (As Agent)	Psd. AUD $ 110,000	Res. AUD $ 120,000

4th

8. INDEPENDENT ROAD (AUS) 8yo G
DECLARATION OF WAR (USA) - MALIBU ROAD (USA)

MICHAEL DEE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES

$61
57kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2018 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (988) \| Coolmore Stud Jerry's Plains Nsw (As Agent) \| Lindsay Park Racing \| AUD $ 50,000		2018 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (988)	Coolmore Stud Jerry's Plains Nsw (As Agent)	Lindsay Park Racing	AUD $ 50,000

5th

4. MUNHAMEK (GB) 8yo G
DARK ANGEL (IRE) - CADENZA (FR)

JAMIE MOTT
NICK RYAN

$9
58.5kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2019 July Sale (273) \| Averham Park Stables (I. Furtado) \| WITHDRAWN		2019 July Sale (273)	Averham Park Stables (I. Furtado)	Withdrawn

6th

3. IMMEDIACY (NZ) 4yo G
TARZINO (NZ) - BUT BEAUTIFUL (IRE)

LUKE CURRIE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG

$18
59kg

Sales Information
\| NZB \| 2022 Ready to Run Sale (38) \| Riverrock Farm \| Busuttin Racing / Group 1 Racing \| NZD $ 200,000		2022 Ready to Run Sale (38)	Riverrock Farm	Busuttin Racing / Group 1 Racing	NZD $ 200,000
\| NZB \| 2022 Karaka - Book 2 (753) \| Kiltannon Stables Ltd \| Game Lodge \| NZD $ 15,000		2022 Karaka - Book 2 (753)	Kiltannon Stables Ltd	Game Lodge	NZD $ 15,000

7th

1. ATTRITION (AUS) 5yo H
CHURCHILL (IRE) - QUEEN'S KISS (AUS)

BEAU MERTENS
MITCHELL FREEDMAN

$6
60kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2021 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale (266) \| Mill Park Stud, Meningie, Sa \| Mitch Freedman Racing \| AUD $ 180,000		2021 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale (266)	Mill Park Stud, Meningie, Sa	Mitch Freedman Racing	AUD $ 180,000

8th

11. DEVOTED (AUS) 6yo G
XTRAVAGANT (NZ) - MORNING MIST (AUS)

MARK ZAHRA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES

$10
57kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2024 JUNE (Early) Online Sale (13) \| Luke Fernie \| AUD $ 105,000		2024 JUNE (Early) Online Sale (13)		Luke Fernie	AUD $ 105,000

9th

13. HONEY GIRL (GB) 5yo M
MAYSON (GB) - FLEETING IMAGE (GB)

MS CARLEEN HEFEL
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN

$101
55kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2022 December Mare Sale (1939) \| Knockeen Stables, Ireland (H. De Bromhead) \| Joseph O'brien \| GNS 180,000	2022 December Mare Sale (1939)	Knockeen Stables, Ireland (H. De Bromhead)	Joseph O'brien	GNS 180,000
\| Tattersalls \| 2020 October Yearling Sale Book 3 (1756) \| Little Ireley Stud \| J Quinn \| GNS 4,500	2020 October Yearling Sale Book 3 (1756)	Little Ireley Stud	J Quinn	GNS 4,500
\| Tattersalls \| 2019 December Foal Sale (287) \| Furnace Mill Stud \| Little Ireley Stud \| GNS 3,000	2019 December Foal Sale (287)	Furnace Mill Stud	Little Ireley Stud	GNS 3,000

10th

5. BUFFALO RIVER (USA) 8yo G
NOBLE MISSION (GB) - FASHION INSIDER (USA)

DAMIAN LANE
MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON

$10
58.5kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2018 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (301) \| The Castlebridge Consignment \| Paul Moroney Bloodstock \| GNS 180,000		2018 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (301)	The Castlebridge Consignment	Paul Moroney Bloodstock		GNS 180,000
\| Keeneland - USA \| 2017 September Yearling Sale (206) \| Katierich Farms \| Psd. USD $ 85,000 Res. USD $		2017 September Yearling Sale (206)	Katierich Farms		Psd. USD $ 85,000

Godolphin opt for easier Valley option

Moonee Valley Saturday, 07th September 2024

Rexel Electrical Supplies So You Think Stakes

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