KAYLEEN ( Towkay-Indomitable) looks to break Maidens in her event at Riccarton over 1200 metres 7th March. KAYLEEN, who has not yet finished out of the money in her raceday starts, has been working well this week and from the No 1 barrier draw and with the very experienced Mathew Cameron aboard, Thursday may well be her day.

Race details here:

Course: Riccarton
Track:  currently dead 4 & fine
Date:    Thursday 7 February
Race:    2
Time:    1:05 pm
Event:  Maiden 1200m
Draw:  1 of 9
Weight:  56
Jockey: Matthew Cameron

Fortuna Filly KAYLEEN

FORTUNA 4yo Gelding EATONS GOLD made it three wins from sixteen Singapore starts when taking out a Class 4 event over 1200 metres at Kranji racecourse Sunday. At this 3rd run back from a break, EATON was superbly ridden by Singapore’s leading apprentice, Shafiq Rusof, who settled the horse nicely in about mid field, then bought him wide as they cornered and sustained a strong winning run down the length of the straight.

Watch the race replay HERE

EATONS GOLD was not favoured by punters tonight, starting at odds of 33 to 1. Trainer, Mark Walker, is having a purple patch of form in Singapore with three winners on Friday night and two more on Sunday and continues to hold a solid lead in the Trainers Premiership in Singapore.

DARCI BRAHMA progeny are on Fire

In recent weeks, the progeny of DARCI BRAHMA have swept all before them. This exciting young Sire, with just three crops racing, has leapt up the General Sires list and now sits in second placing, behind the mighty O’Reilly. Every week, he is producing more winners across the spectrum. Two weeks ago, 3yo Filly, LUCKY COUNTRY won the Oaks Prelude at Taranaki and is now one of the favourites for the very prestigious Group One NZ Oaks at Trentham in March. The very next day, the 3yo Gelding, VALBUENA downed the previously unbeaten HABIBI in the Group 2 Avondale Guineas at Ellerslie. Then last weekend, 2yo RECITE defeated the unbeaten BOUNDING in the time honoured Group 2 Matamata Breeders Stakes and just an hour later, NASHVILLE humbled the best Weight for Age gallopers in NZ ( Ocean Park, Veyron and Final Touch, Better Than Ever) in taking out the Group 1 Haunui Farm WFA Classic at Otaki, a race won by DARCI BRAHMA as a 3yo in 2006

Overall the DARCI BRAHMA statistics make great reading. From 68 Runners so far this season, 40 have been winners with 61 wins between them. These are impressive winners to runners statistics by any standards.

So, it is a great time to acquire a Filly or Colt by DARCI BRAHMA. At the recent Karaka Yearling Sales, FORTUNA did just that, i.e acquired a Filly and A Colt and how offer these two fine yearlings for public syndication.

THE FILLY

By DARCI BRAHMA out of SWEET DREAMS BABY ( bu Von Nistelroy), this Filly is a stunner. Prepared for the Sales by Janine Dunlop of Phoenix Park, Janine described her as ” the pick of the fillies in my draft.”

An early foal (13th September), this Filly is well grown and developed. From an International family, she is a beautiful walking filly with character and athleticism. She was knocked down to us well under what we were prepared to pay for her. She will be registered for the Karaka Million event and will also be registered for the new Pearl Series for Fillies which commences this year. This Series effectively offers an additional $2.6m of bonuses on a number of specified races in addition to the $2.8m in normal prizemoney available. Racing fillies in New Zealand is about to take a giant step forward with this new Series.

DARCI BRAHMA-SWEET DREAMS BABY Filly – $4750 for a 5% share

A 10% share in this Filly Syndicate is $9,500, a 5% share $4,750 and a 2.5% share $2,375. These costs include ALL initial expenses, the purchase price, the GST, Promoters Fee, Insurance paid through to 31st January 2014, Veterinary Exam Expenses, Karaka Million Fee, Pearl Series Fee and a healthy lump of working capital. These figures represent exceptional value for a Filly by an up and coming Super Sire in DARCI BRAHMA.

Ongoing expenses commence 1st April 2013 and are $300 per month per 10% share, $150 per month per 5% share and $75 per month per 2.5% share.

Contact John Galvin directly 021 921 460 or email HERE if you wish to participate in the ownership of this lovely Filly. You can also call our Freephone number 0800 100 667 at any time (24/7) and either speak to us or leave a message.

THE COLT

By DARCI BRAHMA out of the Group winning racemare, SPIN N GRIN, this Colt is a lovely athlete. As with the Filly, we were prepared to pay a lot more for him that we did, From the draft of the OAKS STUD, he has size, scope, athleticism and a pedigree to match.

A nice early foal ( 22nd August), this Colt is out of a mare ( SPIN ‘n GRIN), who was good enough to win the Eight Carat Classic, a Group 2 event for fillies raced at Ellerslie over the Christmas Carnival. She also ran 2nd in the prestigious Group 1 Te Aroha NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes. A handsome Bay, this leggy Colt has all of the physical attributes necessary to be a Classic 3yo performer.

DARCI BRAHMA -SPIN ‘n GRIN COLT – $6,500 for a 5% share 

A 10% share in this Colt Syndicate is NZ$13,000, a 5% share NZ$6,500 and a 2.5% share NZ$3,250. These costs include ALL initial expenses, the purchase price, the GST, Promoters Fee, Insurance paid through to 31st January 2014, Veterinary Exam Expenses, Karaka Million Fee and a healthy lump of working capital. These figures represent exceptional value for a COLT with his sort of pedigree.

Ongoing expenses commence 1st April 2013 and are $300 per month per 10% share, $150 per month per 5% share and $75 per month per 2.5% share.

Contact John Galvin directly (+64) 21 921 460 or email HERE if you wish to participate in the ownership of this lovely Filly. You can also call our Freephone number 0800 100 667 at any time (24/7) and either speak to us or leave a message.

Applications can only be made after Investors have perused and signed the NZ Thoroughbred Racing approved Disclosure Statement. This can be obtained from Fortuna Director, John Galvin by emailing HERE or calling John on (+64) 21 921 460.

EATONS GOLD ( Jet Spur-Road Ranger) steps out for his 3rd race in his current campaign at Singapore’s Kranji racecourse this coming Sunday 3rd March. EATON struck a wet track last time and while looking poised to mount a strong challenge at the top of the straight, just found the going a bit testing over the concluding stages.

He has trained on nicely since that race and looks well placed in this weekend’s event, a Class 4 race over 1200 metres on the Polytrack. He will be ridden by Singapore’s leading apprentice jockey, Shafiq Rusof, who will take 25kg’s in weight off EATONS back, courtesy of his apprentice allowance.

Trainer Mark Walker is well pleased with his charge and thinks he is a strong first four chance in the race.

Race Details Here:

·         RACE DATE:  Sunday March 3
·         RACE NUMBER & TIME: race 11 at 6.00pm (11.00pm NZ time)
·         HORSE NUMBER: 2
·         RACE DETAILS: $55,000 Class 4
·         DISTANCE & TRACK: 1200-metres on the poly
·         JOCKEY: Shafiq Rusof (a2)
·         WEIGHT: 57kgs – carries 55kgs
·         BARRIER: 5 of 12

Promising 3yo, READY FORTUNE ( More Than Ready-Bahira) has his second start in Singapore Sunday 24th February. READY FORTUNE debuted in Singapore earlier in February on the Poly Track surface and raced fairly, although was ridden closer to the pace than was planned. This Sunday, he races on the Turf track, which according to Trainer Mark Walker, he will prefer. Drawn wide for the 1200 metre trip, the race plan is for rider, Singapore’s leading apprentice, Shafiq Rusof, to ride the horse quietly and have him do his best work at the finish.

Two runners for Fortuna Thoroughbred Syndicators in Singapore Friday 22nd February  First up is the 4yo LORD ROBERTO (Encosta de Lagp-{rozed Glory) a previous winner in Singapore over the 1600 metre trip, but who tonight attempts the 1800 metre distance for the first time. General assessment of LORD ROBERTO is that the further he goes, the better he will be, as he is a dour staying type. LORD ROBERTO will be ridden by Singapore’s leading apprentice, Sahfiq Rusof, who will claim 2kgs. Race time is 7.20pm Singapore time, 12.20am( Saturday morning) NZ time.

In race nine, VON SNITZEL ( Snitzel-Lumir) resumes after a long spell over 1000 metres. The wide barrier draw makes it tricky for him, but given a fast pace up front, he can be right in it at the finish. VON SNITZEL will also be ridden by Shafiq Rusof, who claims 2kgs. Race time is 10.20pm Singapore time and 3.20am ( Sat morning) NZ Time.

After running on tighter provincial South Island tracks in recent starts, FORTUNA’s 3yo Filly, KAYLEEN ( Towkay-Indomitable), now gets her chance  on the roomy Riccarton track, Wednesday 13th February. Coming back to the 1200 metre distance, down the Riccarton chute, the race plan is to ride KAYLEEN with some cover, in order to get her to relax more in her racing. FORTUNA Director, John Galvin, explains. ” She is a naturally speedy filly, who just likes to get up and run, however, this natural ablity has meant she has been running on the pace or in the lead and she has not learned to relax and drop the bridle in her racing. Tomorrow, we want rider, Matt Cameron, to settle her in behind the speed with cover, get her to relax, have her come off the bit and then use her speed at the end of the race. The Riccarton chute presents a good opportunity for us to teach her a bit more about the racing game.”

Race details here:

Course: Riccarton
Track:  currently dead 4 & fine
Date:    Wednesday 13 February
Race:    1
Time:    1:10 pm
Event:  Maiden 1200m
Draw:  4 of 10
Weight:  56
Jockey: Matthew Cameron
KAYLEEN

The nicely bred 3yo Colt, READY FORTUNE ( More Than Ready – Bahira), makes his highly anticipated Singapore debut on Sunday 3rd February. “BASIL”, as he is known to his handlers and ownership group (Fortuna No 21 Syndicate) had two starts in NZ in the Spring of 2012, but then transferred to the care of Te Akau Racing Stables Singapore Trainer, Mark Walker.

READY FORTUNE has progressed nicely through his initial Singapore preparation and debuts over 1200 metres on the Poly Track. He will be ridden by Singapore Champion Jockey, Joao Moreira

RACE DETAILS HERE

·        RACE DATE:  Sunday 3 February at Singapore Racecourse.
·        RACE NUMBER & TIME: Race 2 at 1.50pm (6.50pm NZ time)
·        HORSE NUMBER: 7
·        RACE DETAILS: Initiation Plate of $65,000
·        DISTANCE & TRACK: 1200m on the Polytrack
·        JOCKEY: J Moreira
·        WEIGHT: 54.5kgs
·       BARRIER: 7 of 12

READY FORTUNE about to trial January 8th 2013

EATON’S GOLD has fashioned a very consistent record in Singapore since going there in 2011. From thirteen raceday starts, he has won twice,only on two occasions has he not won stakes money and as a result has now won almost S$120,000.

EATON last started in October, before going for a spell and now resumes Friday 1st February over the distance of 1000 metres and will be ridden by Singapore’s leading Apprentice Jockey, Shafiq Rusof.

FORTUNA Director John Galvin is well pleased with his charge, ” I spent a week in Singapore in early January, inspecting all of the Fortuna horses in Singapore and was particularly impressed with EATONS GOLD. He has furnished up into a strong 4yo and both Trainer, Mark Walker and I, think that he could have a very productive year in Singapore during 2013.”

RACE DETAILS HERE

·        RACE DATE:  Friday 1 February at Singapore Racecourse.
·        RACE NUMBER & TIME: Race 9 at 10.20pm (3.20am Sat NZ time)
·        HORSE NUMBER: 1
·        RACE DETAILS: Class 4 Handicap of $55,000
·        DISTANCE & TRACK: 1000m on the Polytrack
·        JOCKEY: App R Shafiq
·        WEIGHT: 58kgs less 2kgs claim
·       BARRIER: 7 of 12

PRE RACE COMMENT FROM TRAINER MARK WALKER:
“I am really happy with Eaton’s Gold heading into Friday night’s race. He gets top weight however our leading apprentice, Shafiq, knows Eatons Gold very well and takes a valuable 2kgs off his back. The 1000m is a touch short of his best distance but while he is in a very fresh state I expect him to run a handy race first up, with number 2 looking the one to beat in this field.”

EATONS GOLD after Trackwork January 2013