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Brutal Bashes His Doncaster Rivals

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O’Reilly’s Karaka graduate Brutal produced a brilliant performance to beat a stellar field of older horses in the A$3 million Doncaster Mile at Randwick on Saturday, sparking widespread celebrations in New Zealand.

His win continued a proud recent record for Karaka graduates in the Doncaster with Sacred Falls, also by the late O’Reilly, winning twice in 2013 and 2014 and Kermadec (Teofilo) in 2015.

Both those horses now stand at stud and Brutal (O’Reilly x Alberton Princess by Golan) is destined to join them after becoming the 14th G1 winner sired by Waikato Stud’s deceased champion stallion O’Reilly who died in 2015.

Brutal, who brought the Winx form to the Doncaster after a last start second behind the champion mare, was a $220,000 NZB Karaka Premier Sale purchase by Hawkes Racing in 2017 when offered by Mapperley Stud on behalf of his breeders Ruth Kerr-Taylor and Ann Storey.

His stakes placed dam Alberton Princess, by Golan from the Straussbrook mare Straussbridge, is a three-quarter-sister to G3 winner Lady Alberton and a half-sister to G2 winner Te Akau Rose (Thorn Park).

Brutal is the best of four winners from four to race for Alberton Princess including the stakes-winner Talaria.

Brutal races in the colors made famous by the great sprinter Chautauqua, his syndicate headed by Legh Racing who raced the former Hawkes-trained star.

“He’s a super colt, he’s an absolute star,” said co-trainer Michael Hawkes.

“There’s just so many people to thank. These owners have been fantastic as they’ve let us do what we wanted to do.

“We always knew we had the right horse with only 49 kilograms and after he ran second to Winx we were confident this was the right race for him.”

Singapore-based Glen Boss was having his first ride on the 3YO and has now won the Doncaster a record seven times.

The Doncaster was the fourth win of Brutal’s seven start career and lifted his prize-money earnings to $2.150 million, more than 10 times his purchase price.

He other wins include the Listed Mitchell McKenzie Stakes and Listed Antler Luggage Plate and placings in the G1 George Ryder Stakes and G3 Southern Cross Stakes.

A yearling half-brother to Brutal by Ocean Park was offered at Karaka earlier this year, failing to meet his $30,000 reserve.

Alberton Princess also has a 2YO colt by Sacred Falls and was served by Iffraaj in 2018.

2019 - Doncaster Mile - Brutal

17:15

The Star Doncaster Mile (G1)

Age: 3yo and up WT: 49.0kg Type: OPEN

AUD $3,139,250

1600m TURF SOFT

Form Preview

Team Hawkes-trained colt Brutal followed his excellent second to Winx (Street Cry) in the George Ryder Stakes (Gr 1, 1500m) on March 23 with an impressive effort in taking out this Group 1 feature, his fourth win in seven starts. He was smartly away from his wide barrier (18) and soon settled outside the leader (Dreamforce), who was setting a solid tempo. He then fought gamely in the straight, got the upper hand under his 49kg at the 100m and went on to win well. Dreamforce went to the front and set a good pace (first 1000m in 60.47). He got a break at the 300m and then battled very gamey for second, conceding 4.5kg to the winner. The top weight (58kg) Hartnell began well and was handily placed in fourth spot. He moved up at the home turn and then kept fighting well for third. The Japanese runner Kluger raced in eighth place, between runners, and did well in running on for (2.7 lengths) fourth at his first Australian start. Shillelagh battled on nicely on the rails for (3.5 lengths) fifth while Dixie Blossoms made good late ground from back in the field for (3.6 lengths) sixth.

Silk

Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam

Jockey
Trainer

SP
WT

1st

20. BRUTAL (NZ) 3yo C
O'REILLY (NZ) - ALBERTON PRINCESS (NZ)

GLEN BOSS
M, W & J HAWKES

$6.5
49.5kg

Legh Racing, Pulitano T'breds, B & C T'breds, S & Mrs D Bates, H Chapman, Mrs J Willis, D Russo, Gurners B'stock, Newgate Sf, Blake Sandblom, Winstar, G1g Racing, Henderson Racing, Allam Racing, Gw Holdings, Newgate B'stock, Highgrove Stud & Dahlia B'stock

Sales Information
\| NZB \| 2017 Premier Yearling Sale (33) \| Mapperley Stud Ltd \| Hawkes Racing \| NZD $ 220,000		2017 Premier Yearling Sale (33)	Mapperley Stud Ltd	Hawkes Racing	NZD $ 220,000

2nd

5. DREAMFORCE (AUS) 6yo G
FASTNET ROCK (AUS) - ESKIMO QUEEN (NZ)

DAMIAN LANE
JOHN P THOMPSON

$21
53.5kg

Joy Luck (Mgr: A J Crisafi)

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2014 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (433) \| Kitchwin Hills, Scone \| Psd. AUD $ 240,000 Res. AUD $ 250,000		2014 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (433)	Kitchwin Hills, Scone	Psd. AUD $ 240,000	Res. AUD $ 250,000

3rd

1. HARTNELL (GB) 8yo G
AUTHORIZED (IRE) - DEBONNAIRE (GB)

HUGH BOWMAN
JAMES CUMMINGS

$7.5
58kg

Godolphin

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2012 October Yearling Sale Book 2 (1496) \| The Castlebridge Consignment \| Mark Johnston Racing \| GNS 45,000		2012 October Yearling Sale Book 2 (1496)	The Castlebridge Consignment	Mark Johnston Racing	GNS 45,000

4th

8. KLUGER (JPN) 7yo H
KING KAMEHAMEHA (JPN) - ADDICTED (GER)

TOMMY BERRY
TOMOKAZU TAKANO

$41
53kg

5th

7. SHILLELAGH (NZ) 7yo M
SAVABEEL (AUS) - TROCAIR (AUS)

CRAIG WILLIAMS
CHRIS WALLER

$31
53kg

Sales Information
\| NZB \| 2013 Premier Yearling Sale (405) \| Little Avondale Stud \| WITHDRAWN		2013 Premier Yearling Sale (405)	Little Avondale Stud	Withdrawn

6th

6. DIXIE BLOSSOMS (AUS) 6yo M
STREET SENSE (USA) - WHISTLE DIXIE (NZ)

CHRISTIAN REITH
R J QUINTON

$13
53kg

7th

14. SIEGE OF QUEBEC (AUS) 4yo H
FASTNET ROCK (AUS) - ROSE OF CIMMARON (AUS)

ROBBIE DOLAN
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT

$67
50.5kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2018 Chairmans Sale - Racing Prospects (3) \| James Harron Bloodstock, Sydney \| G Waterhouse / A Bott / Aquis Farm \| AUD $ 1,000,000		2018 Chairmans Sale - Racing Prospects (3)	James Harron Bloodstock, Sydney	G Waterhouse / A Bott / Aquis Farm	AUD $ 1,000,000
\| Inglis \| 2016 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (42) \| Newgate Farm, Aberdeen \| T Magnier / Gai Waterhouse Racing / Nordic Racing & Breeding / J Blaxland \| AUD $ 1,200,000		2016 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (42)	Newgate Farm, Aberdeen	T Magnier / Gai Waterhouse Racing / Nordic Racing & Breeding / J Blaxland	AUD $ 1,200,000

8th

11. LIFE LESS ORDINARY (IRE) 7yo G
THEWAYYOUARE (USA) - DONT CROSS TINA (IRE)

COREY BROWN
CHRIS WALLER

$101
51.5kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2016 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (361) \| The Old Malthouse (J. Osborne) \| Sackvilledonald (P.S.) \| GNS 100,000	2016 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (361)	The Old Malthouse (J. Osborne)	Sackvilledonald (P.S.)		GNS 100,000
\| Tattersalls.ie \| 2013 September Yearling Sale (427) \| Sweep Lane Stud \| Vendor \| EUR € 5,000	2013 September Yearling Sale (427)	Sweep Lane Stud	Vendor		EUR € 5,000
\| Goffs - IRE \| 2013 February Sale (196) \| Sweep Lane Stud \| Psd. EUR € 4,000 Res. EUR €	2013 February Sale (196)	Sweep Lane Stud		Psd. EUR € 4,000

9th

2. LE ROMAIN (AUS) 6yo G
HARD SPUN (USA) - MIGNARD (AUS)

JAMES MCDONALD
KRIS LEES

$16
57kg

10th

9. WIDGEE TURF (AUS) 5yo G
TURFFONTEIN (AUS) - GREYHOUND (AUS)

BILLY EGAN
PATRICK PAYNE

$15
52kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2014 Great Southern Sale (84) \| Little Plains Stud, Wangaratta \| Crown Valley Lodge \| AUD $ 4,500		2014 Great Southern Sale (84)	Little Plains Stud, Wangaratta	Crown Valley Lodge	AUD $ 4,500

11th

18. FUNDAMENTALIST (AUS) 3yo F
NOT A SINGLE DOUBT (AUS) - CENTAFAITH (AUS)

BEN THOMPSON
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$13
49kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2020 Chairman's Sale (65) \| Fundamentalist Syndicate, Sydney (To Dissolve A Partnership) \| In $ 1,000,000 \| Psd. AUD $ 1,000,000 Res. AUD $	2020 Chairman's Sale (65)	Fundamentalist Syndicate, Sydney (To Dissolve A Partnership)		Psd. AUD $ 1,000,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2017 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale (2004) \| Holbrook Thoroughbreds Scone Nsw (As Agent For Balance Thoroughbreds Pty Limited) \| Aquis Farm/Blue Sky Bloodstock (Fbaa) \| AUD $ 135,000	2017 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale (2004)	Holbrook Thoroughbreds Scone Nsw (As Agent For Balance Thoroughbreds Pty Limited)	Aquis Farm/Blue Sky Bloodstock (Fbaa)		AUD $ 135,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2017 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (708) \| Coolmore Stud Jerry's Plains Nsw (As Agent) \| Psd. AUD $ 90,000 Res. AUD $ 125,000	2017 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (708)	Coolmore Stud Jerry's Plains Nsw (As Agent)		Psd. AUD $ 90,000	Res. AUD $ 125,000

12th

15. FIFTY STARS (IRE) 4yo H
SEA THE STARS (IRE) - SWIZZLE STICK (IRE)

JYE MCNEIL
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$6
50kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2023 Online Charity Auction of Stallion Nominations Sale (19) \| Bidding Closed \| GNS 2,600		2023 Online Charity Auction of Stallion Nominations Sale (19)			GNS 2,600
\| Tattersalls \| 2016 October Yearling Sale Book 2 (1106) \| Airlie Stud, Ireland \| John Foote Bloodstock \| GNS 110,000		2016 October Yearling Sale Book 2 (1106)	Airlie Stud, Ireland	John Foote Bloodstock	GNS 110,000

13th

10. UNFORGOTTEN (AUS) 4yo M
FASTNET ROCK (AUS) - MEMORIES OF YOU (IRE)

KERRIN MCEVOY
CHRIS WALLER

$13
51.5kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2020 National Broodmare Sale (92) \| Blue Sky Premium Consignment, Canungra, Qld (As Agent) \| Yulong \| AUD $ 2,750,000	2020 National Broodmare Sale (92)	Blue Sky Premium Consignment, Canungra, Qld (As Agent)	Yulong	AUD $ 2,750,000
\| Inglis \| 2020 Chairman's Sale (20) \| Blue Sky Premium Consignment, Canungra, Qld \| WITHDRAWN	2020 Chairman's Sale (20)	Blue Sky Premium Consignment, Canungra, Qld		Withdrawn
\| NZB \| 2016 Premier Yearling Sale (396) \| Curraghmore \| Chris Waller Racing \| NZD $ 360,000	2016 Premier Yearling Sale (396)	Curraghmore	Chris Waller Racing	NZD $ 360,000

14th

21. VIOLATE (AUS) 5yo G
SEBRING (AUS) - SHANTHA'S GIRL (AUS)

ANDREW GIBBONS
BRENT STANLEY

$201
50kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (173) \| Turangga Farm, Scone \| Cloud 9 Thoroughbreds \| AUD $ 70,000		2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (173)	Turangga Farm, Scone	Cloud 9 Thoroughbreds	AUD $ 70,000

15th

13. ALOISIA (NZ) 4yo M
AZAMOUR (IRE) - QUEEN BOUDICCA (NZ)

JAY FORD
CIARON MAHER & DAVID EUSTACE

$31
51kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2019 Chairman's Sale (34) \| Newgate Consignment, Aberdeen \| Hilldene Farm / Peter Ford Thoroughbreds (Fbaa) \| AUD $ 1,200,000		2019 Chairman's Sale (34)	Newgate Consignment, Aberdeen	Hilldene Farm / Peter Ford Thoroughbreds (Fbaa)		AUD $ 1,200,000
\| NZB \| 2016 Select Yearling Sale (490) \| Brighthill Farm \| Psd. NZD $ Res. NZD $ 60,000		2016 Select Yearling Sale (490)	Brighthill Farm		Psd. NZD $	Res. NZD $ 60,000

16th

16. I AM SERIOUS (AUS) 5yo M
CHOISIR (AUS) - BUT I'M SERIOUS (AUS)

KARIS TEETAN
CHRIS WALLER

$21
50kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (520) \| Holbrook Thoroughbreds, Scone \| Inglis As Agent \| AUD $ 30,000		2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (520)	Holbrook Thoroughbreds, Scone	Inglis As Agent	AUD $ 30,000
\| Inglis \| 2014 Australian Broodmare and Weanling Sale (132) \| Holbrook Thoroughbreds, Scone \| WITHDRAWN		2014 Australian Broodmare and Weanling Sale (132)	Holbrook Thoroughbreds, Scone		Withdrawn

17th

3. ALIZEE (AUS) 4yo M
SEPOY (AUS) - ESSAOUIRA (AUS)

BLAKE SHINN
JAMES CUMMINGS

$13
56.5kg

18th

12. ECKSTEIN (AUS) 5yo M
I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) - COMRIE (AUS)

SAM CLIPPERTON
KURT GOLDMAN

$151
52.5kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2019 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (840) \| Attunga Stud, Blandford, Nsw \| Tom Magnier/Colm Santry Bloodstock \| AUD $ 750,000	2019 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (840)	Attunga Stud, Blandford, Nsw	Tom Magnier/Colm Santry Bloodstock	AUD $ 750,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2015 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (169) \| Vinery Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent) \| Australian Bloodstock \| AUD $ 165,000	2015 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (169)	Vinery Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent)	Australian Bloodstock	AUD $ 165,000
\| Inglis \| 2014 Australian Broodmare and Weanling Sale (143) \| Redbank North, Harden \| Kp Thoroughbreds \| AUD $ 50,000	2014 Australian Broodmare and Weanling Sale (143)	Redbank North, Harden	Kp Thoroughbreds	AUD $ 50,000

19th

4. LAND OF PLENTY (AUS) 5yo H
STRATUM (AUS) - DANCING (GB)

MICHAEL RODD
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN

$31
55kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2017 Chairman's Sale – Racing Prospects (1) \| Grandlodge Thoroughbreds, Lilydale, Vic \| C Smith \| AUD $ 32,000		2017 Chairman's Sale – Racing Prospects (1)	Grandlodge Thoroughbreds, Lilydale, Vic	C Smith	AUD $ 32,000
\| Inglis \| 2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (536) \| Twin Palms Stud, Kulnura \| Shane Nichols Racing / Northern Lodge Thoroughbreds \| AUD $ 80,000		2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (536)	Twin Palms Stud, Kulnura	Shane Nichols Racing / Northern Lodge Thoroughbreds	AUD $ 80,000

20th

17. SO SI BON (AUS) 5yo G
SO YOU THINK (NZ) - BLACK MINX (NZ)

LACHLAN KING
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$61
50kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (311) \| Newgate Farm, Aberdeen \| R Laing \| AUD $ 250,000		2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (311)	Newgate Farm, Aberdeen	R Laing	AUD $ 250,000

breeding

Brutal Bashes His Doncaster Rivals

Randwick

Saturday, 06th April 2019

The Star Doncaster Mile (G1)

The Star Doncaster Mile (G1)

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