Due to a few injuries and a withdrawal, the Australian team for the upcoming Derby Lane Million has been revised. As of today, here is the latest list:
Hot To Rumble
(Where's Pedro x Vintage Rumble) RBD M 15 Jan 2005; 75 lbs.
1st - 2007 Young Guns feature at Albion Park over 569 yards in 29.90.
3rd - Group 1 2007 Sky Channel Brisbane Cup over 569 yards at Albion Park.
He appears to be well-suited to Derby Lane as he has won at distances up to 656 yards. Unlike the remainder of the Aussie contingent who will reside in the International Kennel, this Steve Kavanaugh owned dog will be racing out of the Darcy Kennel. He is 19-12-7 in 54 career starts.
His dam is very closely related to Maryville Rumble*. If he shows well in the Million he might be a dog to consider for Maryville Rumble* daughters. Steve Kavanaugh is the owner-breeder of the great Smooth Rumble* and owned super sire Brother Fox.
Train a Journey
(Primo Uno x Currency Tears) BK M 2 April 2004; 71 lbs.
1st - Group 1 Maturity Classic at The Meadows in 30.11 over 574 yards.
1st - Group 2 Rookie Rebel Stake over 656 yards at The Meadows in 34.44.
1st - Group 2 2007 Overflo Bob Payne final at Wentworth Park over 569 yards in 30.13.
2nd - Group 1 Coca Cola Australian Cup at The Meadows.
He has amassed a 30-9-5 record in 63 career starts, mostly in stakes or feature events.
His sire Primo Uno is another fine descendant of the Eaglehawk Star sireline that has outstanding representatives on three continents including Maryville Rumble*, Smooth Rumble*, Toms The Best, Frightful Flash*, Westmead Hawk, and many others. His damsire Golden Currency is bred similarly to Star Chariot*, sire of the fabulous litter that included Jimbo Scotty, Jimbo Okie and Jimbo's Chelsea.
Uno Joel
(Primo Uno x Stumbler's Lass) BK M 29 October 2004; 79 lbs.
1st - Group 1 2007 Sky Channel Brisbane Cup over 569 yards at Albion Park in 30.39.
Fnl - Group 1 2007 Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.
13-13-6 in 40 starts to date.
Another fine Primo Uno son, his damsire is Awesome Assassin, familiar to many American race fans as the sire of Orange Park star Deco Deano.
Slater
(Surf Lorian x Wipe Out) BD M 1 December 2004; 78 lbs.
Slater has been one of Australia's top dogs over the past year:
1st - Group 1 2007 Golden Easter Egg Final over 569 yards at Wentworth Park in 30.09.
1st - Group 1 2007 National Derby Final over 569 yards at Wentworth Park in 29.99.
1st - Group 2 2007 The Temlee at The Meadows over 574 yards in a sensational 29.63.
1st - Group 2 2006 Great Chase final at Shepparton over 492 yards in 24.82.
Hot To Rumble
(Where's Pedro x Vintage Rumble) RBD M 15 Jan 2005; 75 lbs.
1st - 2007 Young Guns feature at Albion Park over 569 yards in 29.90.
3rd - Group 1 2007 Sky Channel Brisbane Cup over 569 yards at Albion Park.
He appears to be well-suited to Derby Lane as he has won at distances up to 656 yards. Unlike the remainder of the Aussie contingent who will reside in the International Kennel, this Steve Kavanaugh owned dog will be racing out of the Darcy Kennel. He is 19-12-7 in 54 career starts.
His dam is very closely related to Maryville Rumble*. If he shows well in the Million he might be a dog to consider for Maryville Rumble* daughters. Steve Kavanaugh is the owner-breeder of the great Smooth Rumble* and owned super sire Brother Fox.
Train a Journey
(Primo Uno x Currency Tears) BK M 2 April 2004; 71 lbs.
1st - Group 1 Maturity Classic at The Meadows in 30.11 over 574 yards.
1st - Group 2 Rookie Rebel Stake over 656 yards at The Meadows in 34.44.
1st - Group 2 2007 Overflo Bob Payne final at Wentworth Park over 569 yards in 30.13.
2nd - Group 1 Coca Cola Australian Cup at The Meadows.
He has amassed a 30-9-5 record in 63 career starts, mostly in stakes or feature events.
His sire Primo Uno is another fine descendant of the Eaglehawk Star sireline that has outstanding representatives on three continents including Maryville Rumble*, Smooth Rumble*, Toms The Best, Frightful Flash*, Westmead Hawk, and many others. His damsire Golden Currency is bred similarly to Star Chariot*, sire of the fabulous litter that included Jimbo Scotty, Jimbo Okie and Jimbo's Chelsea.
Uno Joel
(Primo Uno x Stumbler's Lass) BK M 29 October 2004; 79 lbs.
1st - Group 1 2007 Sky Channel Brisbane Cup over 569 yards at Albion Park in 30.39.
Fnl - Group 1 2007 Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.
13-13-6 in 40 starts to date.
Another fine Primo Uno son, his damsire is Awesome Assassin, familiar to many American race fans as the sire of Orange Park star Deco Deano.
Slater
(Surf Lorian x Wipe Out) BD M 1 December 2004; 78 lbs.
Slater has been one of Australia's top dogs over the past year:
1st - Group 1 2007 Golden Easter Egg Final over 569 yards at Wentworth Park in 30.09.
1st - Group 1 2007 National Derby Final over 569 yards at Wentworth Park in 29.99.
1st - Group 2 2007 The Temlee at The Meadows over 574 yards in a sensational 29.63.
1st - Group 2 2006 Great Chase final at Shepparton over 492 yards in 24.82.
2nd - Group 1 2007 Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.
Overall, he is 24-6-2 in 42 starts against the best Australia has to offer.
Slater's damsire is none other than our own Fortress* who crossed well with Australian blood here, especially in the pedigree of All American Gable Vermilion and her terrific siblings.
Coulta Bomber
(Bombastic Shiraz x Coulta Tess) BK M 25 December 2004; 74 lbs.
1st - 2007 Dave Hodgson Memorial feature over 563 yards at Sandown Park in 29.73.
2nd - 2007 Group 2 Geelong Cup over 500 yards at Geelong.
Coulta Bomber is 11-11-4 in 40 starts.
Bombastic Shiraz is yet another in a long list of fine sires descending from Eaglehawk Star. American pedigree aficionados will recognize the double cross of Shining Chariot, sire of Star Chariot*; and World Acclaim, sire of World Classic*, second damsire of Kiowa Shawnee So.
Roman Conquest
(Most Awesome x Super Sophie) BK F 10 October 2005, 62 lbs.
A lightly-raced female, Roman Conquest recorded a very respectable 29.88 en route to winning a heat of the ongoing Country Winnebago Classic at Dapto. She is 9-4-2 in 20 career starts including wins at The Meadows over 656 yards and at Ballarat over 711 yards. Her third damsire Best Of Blue figures strongly in the damline of Gable Vermilion.
Fawn Hustler
(Typhoon Tide x China Cruise) F M 27 May 2005; 77 lbs.
Fawn Hustler is a dog who has attracted some attention. He's 5-3-1 in just 14 career starts, including three of his last four. He has raced at distances from 474 to 575 yards and features a closing style. His sire Typhoon Tide is a Brett Lee son whose damsire is the Irish import Balligari*.
One Tree Hill
(Gable Lafourche* x Mockingbird Hill) RF F 1 November 2004; 60 lbs.
1st - Group 2 2007 Black Top final over 563 yards at The Gardens in 29.44.
Fnl - Group 1 2007 Nova 96.9 Paws of Thunder over 569 yards at Wentworth Park.
Fnl - Group 1 2007 Topgun over 574 yards at The Meadows.
Overall, he is 24-6-2 in 42 starts against the best Australia has to offer.
Slater's damsire is none other than our own Fortress* who crossed well with Australian blood here, especially in the pedigree of All American Gable Vermilion and her terrific siblings.
Coulta Bomber
(Bombastic Shiraz x Coulta Tess) BK M 25 December 2004; 74 lbs.
1st - 2007 Dave Hodgson Memorial feature over 563 yards at Sandown Park in 29.73.
2nd - 2007 Group 2 Geelong Cup over 500 yards at Geelong.
Coulta Bomber is 11-11-4 in 40 starts.
Bombastic Shiraz is yet another in a long list of fine sires descending from Eaglehawk Star. American pedigree aficionados will recognize the double cross of Shining Chariot, sire of Star Chariot*; and World Acclaim, sire of World Classic*, second damsire of Kiowa Shawnee So.
Roman Conquest
(Most Awesome x Super Sophie) BK F 10 October 2005, 62 lbs.
A lightly-raced female, Roman Conquest recorded a very respectable 29.88 en route to winning a heat of the ongoing Country Winnebago Classic at Dapto. She is 9-4-2 in 20 career starts including wins at The Meadows over 656 yards and at Ballarat over 711 yards. Her third damsire Best Of Blue figures strongly in the damline of Gable Vermilion.
Fawn Hustler
(Typhoon Tide x China Cruise) F M 27 May 2005; 77 lbs.
Fawn Hustler is a dog who has attracted some attention. He's 5-3-1 in just 14 career starts, including three of his last four. He has raced at distances from 474 to 575 yards and features a closing style. His sire Typhoon Tide is a Brett Lee son whose damsire is the Irish import Balligari*.
One Tree Hill
(Gable Lafourche* x Mockingbird Hill) RF F 1 November 2004; 60 lbs.
1st - Group 2 2007 Black Top final over 563 yards at The Gardens in 29.44.
Fnl - Group 1 2007 Nova 96.9 Paws of Thunder over 569 yards at Wentworth Park.
Fnl - Group 1 2007 Topgun over 574 yards at The Meadows.
Fnl - Group 1 2006 Schweppes VIC Peters Classic Final over 569 yards at Wentworth Park.
One Tree Hill is 14-15-6 in 51 starts.
Gable Lafourche*, of course, is the litter-brother of 2002 All American Gable Vermilion. He suffered an injury in training and was retired to stud in Australia. One Tree Hill carries a double cross of Nation Parade through both her sire and dam.
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It's pretty clear that the Aussies' learning curve has taken a sharp turn upward since their exploratory effort in 2006. Most of these dogs don't look like they'll be short over Derby Lane's 550 yard course. If they can acclimate rapidly to their new surroundings they have a real shot at putting a dog through to the final.
One Tree Hill is 14-15-6 in 51 starts.
Gable Lafourche*, of course, is the litter-brother of 2002 All American Gable Vermilion. He suffered an injury in training and was retired to stud in Australia. One Tree Hill carries a double cross of Nation Parade through both her sire and dam.
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It's pretty clear that the Aussies' learning curve has taken a sharp turn upward since their exploratory effort in 2006. Most of these dogs don't look like they'll be short over Derby Lane's 550 yard course. If they can acclimate rapidly to their new surroundings they have a real shot at putting a dog through to the final.
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