Every year , August 1 is the official horses birthday and start of the new racing season in Australia . We take this opportunity to look back on results and events of the past year at the Duckpond.
MAGNASONIC ; Summary: 5-2:1:0 Prizemoney: $52,510 Total Bonus: $16,550
Debuted on the 7th of Jan and has established a brilliant record at his home track Bunbury with 2 wins and a 2nd from 3 starts , earning him Bunbury Horse Of The Year honours. Outstanding achievement for a horse starting his career . The two unplaced runs at Belmont were complete forgive runs on wet tracks and no luck in running. Plenty more wins in store when he comes back in the spring.
FRANTIC WAR ; Summary: 24-3:5:3 Prizemoney: $98,436 Total Bonus: $24,350
His Marathon 10 start 4yo campaign started with bad luck and set backs before the decision to transfer him to Albany paid off immediately with him scoring back to back victories for the new stable. With his apparent dislike of wet tracks it was a no brainer to give him an extended break and aim him at the next Albany season coming up at the end of the year where he should continue to thrive.
Bella ( Playing God / Keeper Quiet )
At 17 hands it was always the plan to keep her on ice until her 3yo season which begins now. Back in work to head towards trials and further education , we are adamant she will reward our patience with success when she hits the track . She has shown us plenty in her limited exposure so far.
Venus (Splintex / Femelle) The latest duckling to join the flock , this yearling filly is bred to run early and run fast. Splintex is a first season sire out of the champion Snitzel and Femelle’s first foal is a 2yo winner. Being Westpeed Platinum eligible is the icing on the cake and we look forward to the journey that will begin next year .