The United States Too Classy In 2016 Crystal Mile

by Racing & Sports 7 years ago 3 minute read

Classy galloper The United States returned to winning form with a dominant win in the Group 2 2016 Crystal Mile at Moonee Valley.

Minor issues had interrupted the spring campaign of The United States but he showed he was back on track for the Flemington carnival by defeating Lidari and Ulmann.

The United States trumps the field in the Schweppes Crystal Mile. pic.twitter.com/2x0BdDz15c
— Racing.com (@Racing) October 22, 2016

"It's nice when you get a couple of winners under your belt." Kerrin McEvoy brings up a double on #CoxPlate Day aboard The United States. pic.twitter.com/7UAvlXt8ld
— Racing.com (@Racing) October 22, 2016

"I think he's our best horse, for sure." Part-owner Nick Williams praises popular Crystal Mile winner The United States. pic.twitter.com/G87x9sYikx
— Racing.com (@Racing) October 22, 2016

7f210y TURF SOFT

AUD $203,000

Schweppes Crystal Mile (G2)

AUD $203,000

Type: OPEN

7f210y TURF SOFT

Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam

Jockey
Trainer

SP
WT

1st

1. THE UNITED STATES (IRE) 6yo H
GALILEO (IRE) - BEAUTY IS TRUTH (IRE)

KERRIN MCEVOY
ROBERT HICKMOTT

$3.5
59kg

N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, P M Mehrten, B N Singer, V J Sammartino, Echo Beach Bstk (A & B Green), M S Gudinski, J & Mrs F Ingham & Heffernan Bstk

2nd

4. LIDARI (FR) 7yo H
ACCLAMATION (GB) - LAXLOVA (FR)

JOHN ALLEN
DARREN WEIR

$26
59kg

O T I Racing (Mgrs: S O'Donnell & T Henderson), L Reichelt, J Higgins, Glenlogan Park Stud, Leedaree Synd, Bobbin Along Synd, Dycer Racing, Jackss Synd, Golden Greeks Racing, Werrett Bloodstock & Uthmeyer Racing

Sales Information
\| Arqana \| 2012 Arc Sale (25) \| Aga Khan Studs \| De Burgh Equine Ltd / Narvick Int. \| EUR € 90,000		2012 Arc Sale (25)	Aga Khan Studs	De Burgh Equine Ltd / Narvick Int.	EUR € 90,000

3rd

8. ULMANN (AUS) 5yo G
SEBRING (AUS) - DARSINI (AUS)

DAMIAN LANE
DARREN WEIR

$8.5
59kg

P G Moody, G M Honan, G W Honan, W A Picken & Mrs L E Picken, Wheninrome 2 (Mgr: R McEvoy), Jagia Racing (Mgr: S A Cuomo), Galaxy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A D Connick) & L Ryan

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2013 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (70) \| Kia-Ora Stud, Scone \| Moody Racing Pty Ltd \| AUD $ 280,000		2013 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (70)	Kia-Ora Stud, Scone	Moody Racing Pty Ltd	AUD $ 280,000

4th

7. FEDERAL (AUS) 5yo G
MEDAGLIA D'ORO (USA) - VIRAGO (AUS)

JAMES MCDONALD
JOHN O'SHEA

$4.5
59kg

5th

3. HE OR SHE (AUS) 6yo G
KENDEL STAR (AUS) - DANESSA (AUS)

DWAYNE DUNN
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$4.5
59kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2018 Great Southern Sale (1055) \| Lindsay Park Racing, Creightons Creek \| M Ruff \| AUD $ 14,000		2018 Great Southern Sale (1055)	Lindsay Park Racing, Creightons Creek	M Ruff	AUD $ 14,000

6th

5. ROYAL RAPTURE (AUS) 7yo G
CLANGALANG (AUS) - FLORIAN (AUS)

BRAD RAWILLER
DARREN WEIR

$4.5
59kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2011 Tasmanian Select Yearling Sale (112) \| Brooklyn Park, Evandale \| Leigh Winwood \| AUD $ 16,000		2011 Tasmanian Select Yearling Sale (112)	Brooklyn Park, Evandale	Leigh Winwood	AUD $ 16,000

The United States Too Classy In 2016 Crystal Mile

Moonee Valley Saturday, 22nd October 2016

Schweppes Crystal Mile (G2)

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