From The Paddock

Is "From The Paddock" and Dane Shadow fast becoming the punters pal? 

Vain Shadow (ex Tedious) backed up from the fast finishing second at Gosford last Thursday to win with a leg in the air yesterday at Hawkesbury. Trailing the Gai Waterhouse favourite Samui Lad ($3.40) by 3 lengths into the straight Vain Shadow ($4.60) ran her down like a horse going places to win by a length going away.

Right - who"s next!!

Tomorrow at Randwick sees the running of the first Group race for the season with the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes over 100m. Shellscrape, born and bred at Kitchwin and a major contributor to the $3.8m won by Kitchwin"s 2YO paddock graduates in 2008/09 puts himself up as a major chance.

There is a heap of speed on in this race which may present a few problems for Shellscrape (pictured above) however reports from Chris Waller are suggesting the horse has grown into a very strong 3YO who could do anything from here. Hugh Bowman has taken the ride and Kitchwin would like to wish its very loyal and much liked owners Geoff and Mary Grimish all the best.

Great Fun, Great Atmosphere & Great Result

The Linga Longa Inn at Gundy was a hive of activity on Sunday when it hosted the Charity Stud Olympics. Attracting 24 teams from across the area to fight it out in events including an Iron Man Challenge, Slam Dunk Bungee, Wrap and Rug the Brumby and "Are you smarter than a 10 year old" quiz in order to raise funds towards Craig Goozee who is currently running, cycling and kayaking around Australia to raise money for the Children"s Cancer Institute of Australia A2B4C foundation. With approximately 300 people in attendance the whole event was followed by an auction which proved to be extremely successful. Thanks to everyone"s participation and generosity we managed to raise $15,000. The positive feedback has helped us confirm that the Linga Longa Olympics will become an annual event. It appears that teams intend to go into training much earlier next year!

Foal of the Week

This week starts our new section with the arrival of our first foal for 2009 born 10pm Monday. This lovely first foal of the Val Royal mare Royal Rainbow has a touch of class, correct throughout with nice bone, she will grow into a lovely individual. Royal Rainbow is out of the half-sister to the all conquering pedigree of Procrastinate

Weekend Acceptances

Saturday August 8

Australia
AJC
1:45pm Race 3 McGovern Pope H., A$70000 1200m
Electric Dreams (AUS) 2006 (F. by Redoute"s Choice-Volted In) - Sold at the 2008 Inglis Easter Sale for $620,000 - Has trialled well winning fastest of 18 on 28/7 - she has the pedigree, the trainer, the jockey. Good luck breeders Bruce, John and the Browns

Electric Dreams

Shadow Miss (AUS) 2006 (F. by Dane Shadow-Best Out West) - Passed In at 2008 Magic Millions Sale - Big possibilities on offer for the spring for this filly, she"s going well according to her trainer and he suggests she just might be in the finish despite other objectives for this campaign. Good luck Grahame, breeder and owner

Shadow Miss

3.00pm Race 5 Leda Holdings Handicap 1300m
Husta La Vista (AUS) 2004 (M. by Hussonet-Ruski Rose) - Sold at the 2006 Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale for $155,000 - She has won over $200,000 and always seems to be in the mix. Good luck to her breeder Carl

Husta La Vista

3:40pm Race 6 San Domenico S. Gr.3, A$125000 1000m
Shellscrape (AUS) 2006 (C. by Dane Shadow-Kisma) - See above - if he wins, look out hangovers on Sunday for a number of supporters as the owner is dead set dangerous

Shellscrape

Macau
Macau JC
18:40 Race 4 The Gujranwala, M$255000 1200m
Vetinari - Bowl Brothers (Mac.) (AUS) 2005 (G. by Hussonet-They Say) - Passed In at the 2007 Inglis Easter Sale - sold as a tried horse for $40,000 in February 09 ( private sale)

Vetinari

19:30 Race 6 The Karachi, M$255000 1800m
Telecom Boom (AUS) 2003 (G. by High Yield-Tears for Tristram) - Sold at the 2005 Inglis Easter Sale for $135,000

Malaysia
Perak TC
14:00 Race 2 Mdn (9), Rgt.35000 1100m
Guangzhou Star (AUS) 2006 (G. by Dane Shadow-Magma) - Sold at the 2007 Magic Millions Weanling Sale for $6,000 - Ran a close second last start and appears to be 1 of 5 Dane Shadow"s who have recently run 2nd set for a win

Guangzhou Star