After Declan Bates masterclass ratings guru Dan O’Sullivan says the chasing pack behind Pride Of Jenni in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes could have been 14 lengths closer in the run.
In his review of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, O’Sullivan said on Monday: “I’ve never seen anything like this race where it was literally two separate events. Pride Of Jenni and Declan Bates in their own race and the pack in a jog and sprint WFA race.”
Champion jockey Shane Dye says “everyone is at fault” for allowing Pride Of Jenni to get so far in front in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Dye told Racenet that Pride Of Jenni’s win was “spectacular” and she was clearly the best horse, but the way the race unfolded it was a “no win situation for everyone” but Pride of Jenni and Declan Bates that is.
Replays diehard racing fans have been accustomed to see in modern times are Might And Power’s Caulfield Cup blitz in 1997, Sunline’s Cox Plate romp in 2000, and Lonhro’s off-the-canvas Australian Cup win in 2004 but this performance from Pride of Jenni and Declan Bates.
Of course, we’ve had Black Caviar and Winx, but their best wins were inevitable, almost predictable no one saw this coming from Pride of Jenni and Declan Bates.
Pride of Jenni and Declan Bates, however, will be talked about, and shown on repeat, for generations.
Of all the memorable and freakish wins mentioned above, Pride Of Jenni’s Queen Elizabeth win takes the cake with jockey Declan Bates.
The unheralded Declan Bates pulled the pants down of some of the best jockeys in the world — James McDonald, Nash Rawiller, Blake Shinn and Craig Williams to name a few.
Official GPS data from Racing NSW showed Pride Of Jenni under Declan Bates was 91m in front of Mr Brightside with 700m to go, which is the equivalent of 38 lengths.
That is simply unbelievable for one of Australia’s premier weight-for-age Group 1 races with Pride Of Jenni and Declan Bates .
It was game over after 600m when Jenni got rolling under Declan Bates.
She just got further and further in front, and half way through the race those watching knew they were witnessing something special a masterclass from Pride Of Jenni and Declan Bates.
Her six sub-12 second sectionals between the 1800m and the 600m (11.99, 11.54, 11.11, 11.42, 11.48, 11.60) were insane with Declan Bates aboard.
Trainer Ciaron Maher and jockey Declan Bates.
Five years ago, we watched in awe as Winx won her final race start in the Queen Elizabeth.
This week, we watched in awe as Winx’s yearling sold for $10 million
Surely, nothing could top that?
And then, Pride Of Jenni and Declan Bates comes along and says “hold my beer”.
At a time when racing has been desperate for a new pin-up horse up step Pride of Jenni and Declan Bates, it is a mare who’s first three starts were in maidens at Wangaratta, Ballarat and Mornington now flying the flag.
Sure, the other jockeys might have stuffed up by letting Declan Bates and Pride of Jenni get so far in front, but her Queen Elizabeth win was one for the ages.
Her and Declan Bates simply broke their hearts, and minds.
Segenhoe Stud Sells Pride of Jenni:
Pride Of Jenni was sold at the Sydney Classic Sale for A$100,000 through the Segenhoe Stud draft, where she was purchased by Tony and Lynn Ottobre’s Cape Schanck Stud who have ben very loyal to jockey Declan Bates.
Segenhoe Stud has undeniably cemented its place as one of the premier nurseries in Australia, boasting a track record that speaks volumes. Over the past five years, they’ve consistently delivered top-tier talent to the racing world, with names like In Secret, Pride of Jenni, Amelia’s Jewel, Kings Legacy, and Ellsberg gracing their roster of successful progeny.
Such a pedigree is a testament to their commitment to excellence and the meticulous care they provide to each horse under their stewardship.
For syndicates like Kurrinda Bloodstock, aligning with renowned establishments like Segenhoe Stud is not just a preference; it’s a strategic imperative to one day race the likes of Pride of Jenni.
Ensuring that the horses they syndicate receive the best possible care, nutrition, and education is paramount to maximizing their potential on the track. With Segenhoe’s proven track record with the likes of Pride of Jenni etc. producing stakes winners and their dedication to providing optimal conditions for equine development, it’s a partnership that promises a winning formula.
Kurrinda Bloodstock has already tasted success on the racetrack with Segenhoe Stud progeny, exemplified by notable performers like Boston Rocks and the promising 2-year-old Queens Rhapsody.
Boston Rocks is a gelding by exciting young I Am Invincible sire Hellbent both standing at Yarraman Park, Hellbent is a young sire making a big name for himself. On the track Hellbent has an impressive CV a Group 1-winning sprinter.
Winner of seven races from 1000m to 1200m from two to five, and of more than $900,000 in prizemoney, including the 2018 Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) in near record time; second in the 2017 Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m), third in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate to Russian Revolution, Listed BR Crowley Stakes (1200m), Listed GH Mumm Stakes (1000m) and Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m).
He has already produced a Group 1 winner in a short career at stud thus far in Sir Rupert Clarke winner Magic Time as well as Group 2 winning two-year-old Kristilli and Group 3 winning mare Benedetta, a winner of 6 races and just shy $1million in earnings.
His dam Spurs and Sashes, who is by Flying Spur, has already produced Four runner for four winners of multiple races including the four time city winner Sonora. Flying Spur’s remarkable effectiveness as a broodmare sire is evident in 76 stakes winners to date.
Featuring Group 1 winners Preferment, Delago Deluxe, Sebring, Speak Fondly, Headway, Grand Journey and Shillelagh. He has been a top 10 fixture on the Australian Broodmare Sires’ Premiership for the past nine seasons and is currently fourth, with $104 million and 10 stakes winners headed by Pierata (Stallion Yulong Stud).
Boston Rocks was offered by one of Australasia’s leading nurseries in Segenhoe Stud who in recent years have produced Group 1 winners including Oohood, Manuel Eagle Way, Voodoo Lad, Merchant Navy and Kings Legacy (both stallions now at Coolmore Australia).
He comes off the very same nursery that sold Pride of Jenni at public auction.
Boston Rocks was a standout individual hence why he was one of the top lots at the 2022 Inglis HTBA sale. He was a strong athletic type that moved effortlessly, he had a lot of class and presence about him. He is trained by Nathan Doyle out of the excellent state of the art Newcastle facilities.
Queen’s Rhapsody is a filly by So You Think (Coolmore Australia) who was a 10 time Group 1 winner in 2 hemispheres defeating over 75 individual Gr.1 winners with earnings of $8.9 million and is out of the Flying Spur mare Spurs and Sashes.
So You Think has produced 11 individual Group 1 winners to date such as Think It Over winner of the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes and Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Quick Thinker winner of the Gr.1 Australian Derby, Inference Group 1 Randwick Guineas winner, Nakeeta Jane Group 1 Surround Stakes & Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes winner.
D’Argento (Stallion Bowness Stud) winner of the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas. Runner-up in the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap, Nimalee winner of the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf.
As well as Think About It winner of the $20m TAB Everest, Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup and Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. Think About It is bred on the very same So You Think/Flying Spur cross, a cross that has produced one of the best sprinters in the country if not the world.
Queen’s Rhapsody’s dam Spurs and Sashes has already produced Four runner for four winners of multiple races including full sister Sonora a four time city winner and exciting half brother Boston Rocks.
Flying Spur’s remarkable effectiveness as a broodmare sire is evident in 76 stakes winners to date, featuring Group 1 winners Preferment, Delago Deluxe, Sebring, Speak Fondly, Headway, Grand Journey and Shillelagh.
He has been a top 10 fixture on the Australian Broodmare Sires’ Premiership for the past nine seasons and is currently fourth, with $104 million and 10 stakes winners headed by Pierata (Stallion Yulong Stud). Queen’s Rhapsody.
She was offered by one of Australasia’s leading nurseries in Segenhoe Stud who in recent years have produced Group 1 winners including Oohood, Manuel Eagle Way, Voodoo Lad, Merchant Navy and Kings Legacy (both stallions now at Coolmore Australia).
She was presented at the Inglis Easter sale 2023, a sale that has produced 31 G1-winning graduates since 2018, eight could have been purchased for $200,000 or less just like Queen’s Rhapsody, including the likes of Mizzy, Exceedance, Aristia, Land Of Plenty, Zoutori, Nettoyer, Quick Thinker and Funstar.
Queen’s Rhapsody was a beautiful, elegant filly who oozed class. She was a strong, forward filly, well-proportioned and carried herself very well. She was a real standout from the minute we laid eyes on her and from a proven nursery we have had success with previous.
She comes off the very same nursery that sold Pride of Jenni at public auction.
She is trained by David Pfieffer in Warwick Farm, Sydney. David is a regular in the NSW trainer’s premiership for the last decade or so and operates at a fantastic strike rate, he is complimented by fantastic state of the art facilities
These achievements underscore the wisdom behind Kurrinda’s investment strategy, which prioritizes securing top-quality individuals from renowned nurseries like Segenhoe Stud who have sold the likes of Pride of Jenni recently.
This commitment to excellence was further demonstrated at the recent Magic Millions sales, where Kurrinda Bloodstock didn’t hesitate to invest nearly $500k to acquire a Russian Revolution colt and a So You Think filly.
Recognizing that success starts from the earliest stages of a horse’s life, they understand the importance of sourcing prospects from pedigrees and environments conducive to producing champions like Pride of Jenni.
The accolades bestowed upon Segenhoe Stud’s offerings, such as the declaration by their General Manager regarding the So You Think X Bellevue Girl filly, only reaffirm their standing as a nursery of unparalleled quality.
In a year marked by record-breaking sales and stiff competition, such praise speaks volumes about the exceptional standard set by Segenhoe Stud and the caliber of horses they consistently produce and on the racetrack with the like of Pride of Jenni.
For Kurrinda Bloodstock and their clients, these endorsements serve as validation of their investment strategy. By aligning themselves with esteemed nurseries like Segenhoe Stud, who have sold horses like Pride of Jenni, they position themselves for success and offer their clients the best possible chance of achieving racing glory on the track.
Investing in a high-quality filly like the So You Think X Bellevue Girl comes with a myriad of compelling reasons, and with limited shares remaining, the opportunity becomes even more enticing. Here’s why getting involved in such a promising prospect is a wise decision:
In summary, investing in a high-quality filly like the So You Think X Bellevue Girl presents a compelling opportunity for racing enthusiasts and investors alike. With the pedigree pedigree, potential for racing success, and limited shares remaining, getting involved now could prove to be a decision with substantial returns both on and off the track.
Check out the beautiful So You Think X Bellevue Girl below who could well be the next champion just like Pride of Jenni to come off the Segenhoe Stud nursery in 2024
So You Think X Bellevue Girl Filly
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This filly is by the multiple worldwide Group 1 winning stallion So You Think, a dual winner of the Cox Plate, sire of 55 stakes winners and 11 individual group 1 winners to date, he is arguably one of Australia’s leading sires for a number of years now.
She is out of the well related Exceed and Excel winning mare Bellevue Girl, herself a full sister to the Group 3 and stakes winning 2 year old winner Sugar Babe.
This filly has a fantastic pedigree and holds great residual value being a half sister to the Group 3 winning and Group 2 Todman stakes runner up Bellevue Hill.
She is a very well balanced filly who moved with great ease. She is a very athletic elegant type that posses class in abundance. She comes off the great Segenhoe Stud nursery the leading producer of stakes horses over the past 5 years in Australia.
This filly will be trained by David Pfieffer out of the state of the art Warwick Farm, Sydney facilities where she will be given every chance.
David Pfieffer has already had great success with the progeny of So You Think including $2.2 million earner Rocketing By.
This Filly is eligible for the lucrative Magic Millions race series and BOBS bonus scheme.
Limited shares now remain in this Filly so you will have to be quick to get involved.
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