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2019 Champagne Stakes: Tips and Race Preview

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Taking the class in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2019 Champagne Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

Loving Gaby has only run well in the juvenile features and is $2.30 in the 2019 Champagne Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday.

2019 Champagne Stakes: Final Field, Barriers and Market

2019 Champagne Stakes: Race History

2019 Champagne Stakes: Nominations

2019 CHAMPAGNE STAKES – RACE ANALYSIS AND TIPS

Easily one of the main highlights of the day with this year's Group 1 Champagne Stakes. Not a lot of obvious speed engaged.

LOVING GABY (9) did a good job to run second in the Inglis Sires' last start when she didn't look to really handle the conditions. Still improved from a ratings perspective and now gets out to the mile. Will appreciate the much firmer footing and should prove hard to beat with JMac sticking aboard.

CASTELVECCHIO (1) loomed up to win the Sires' only to just peak on his run late. That should bring him on nicely for this, the only concern being he is likely to get back in a slowly run race.

FORTRESS COMMAND (4) is trending the right way and notably gets the blinkers on for the first time, while POWER SCHEME (2) also holds minor claims.

2019 CHAMPAGNE STAKES – SELECTIONS

1st – 9 Loving Gaby

2nd – 1 Castelvecchio

3rd – 4 Fortress Command

4th – 2 Power Scheme

WHEN IS THE 2019 CHAMPAGNE STAKES?

WHEN: April 20, 2019 – Race 6 @ 2:55pm

WHERE: Randwick Racecourse

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* Note that betting odds may differ from time of publication

14:55

Moet & Chandon Champagne Stks (G1)

Age: 2yo Type: OPEN

AUD $505,000

1600m TURF GOOD

Form Preview

Advancing to 1600m here brought out the best in talented colt Castelvecchio, who was impressive in taking out this Group 1 feature, his third win in five starts. He began well and settled back in fifth place, tracking a solid tempo. He moved up nicely to turning for home, hit the front at the 100m and then went on to win well, running the 1600m out strongly and in quick time (1:33.31). Loving Gaby raced in second place, tracking a quick pace. She set out after the leader on turning for home and kept fighting gamely for a good second. Lady Lupino went to the front as expected but raced keenly, setting a fast pace. She held her lead until nearing the 100m and did well under the circumstances in holding on for third. Fortress Command raced in third place and kept battling on nicely for (3.8 lengths) fourth.

Silk

Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam

Jockey
Trainer

SP
WT

1st

1. CASTELVECCHIO (AUS) 2yo C
DUNDEEL (NZ) - ST. THERESE (AUS)

JOSH PARR
RICHARD LITT

$2.88
56.5kg

Arrowfield Pastoral P/L (Mgr: J M Messara), Galletta Construction Co P/L (Mgr: O Galletta), K Yoshida, Belford Productions P/L (Mgr: A B Jones), Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) & Planette Thoroughbred Trading P/L (Mgr: J S Leaver)

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2023 Fundraiser for the Holland Family & National Jockeys Trust (4) \| Dean Holland Family, Melbourne, Vic \| Andrew Williams Bloodstock (Fbaa) \| AUD $ 24,000		2023 Fundraiser for the Holland Family & National Jockeys Trust (4)	Dean Holland Family, Melbourne, Vic	Andrew Williams Bloodstock (Fbaa)	AUD $ 24,000
\| Inglis \| 2018 Classic Yearling Sale (137) \| Arrowfield Stud, Scone \| Galletta Constructions Co. Pty Ltd \| AUD $ 150,000		2018 Classic Yearling Sale (137)	Arrowfield Stud, Scone	Galletta Constructions Co. Pty Ltd	AUD $ 150,000

2nd

9. LOVING GABY (AUS) 2yo F
I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) - MAASTRICHT (NZ)

JAMES MCDONALD
CIARON MAHER & DAVID EUSTACE

$2.62
54.5kg

Phoenix Thoroughbred (Mgr: A A Salman)

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2018 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (215) \| Kia Ora Stud, Scone \| Phoenix Thoroughbred Ltd \| AUD $ 500,000		2018 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (215)	Kia Ora Stud, Scone	Phoenix Thoroughbred Ltd	AUD $ 500,000

3rd

10. LADY LUPINO (AUS) 2yo F
SEBRING (AUS) - LEONE CHIARA (AUS)

DAMIAN LANE
DANNY O'BRIEN

$11
54.5kg

D T & Mrs J O'Brien, T H Rourke, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson) & Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter)

4th

4. SUN FORTRESS (AUS) 2yo C
SEBRING (AUS) - PRAIRIE STAR (NZ)

BRETT PREBBLE
GERALD RYAN

$9
56.5kg

5th

8. PRINCE FAWAZ (AUS) 2yo C
FASTNET ROCK (AUS) - LADY PAGET (AUS)

ADAM HYERONIMUS
ANTHONY CUMMINGS

$51
56.5kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2021 July Online Sale (48) \| Prince Fawaz Syndicate, Sydney, NSW \| Psd. AUD $ 18,000 Res. AUD $ 19,000		2021 July Online Sale (48)	Prince Fawaz Syndicate, Sydney, NSW		Psd. AUD $ 18,000	Res. AUD $ 19,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2018 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (20) \| Baramul Stud Widden Valley Nsw \| Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds \| AUD $ 220,000		2018 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (20)	Baramul Stud Widden Valley Nsw	Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds		AUD $ 220,000

6th

11. CRYSTAL FALLS (AUS) 2yo F
MEDAGLIA D'ORO (USA) - NIAGARA FALLS (AUS)

JAY FORD
J G SARGENT

$17
54.5kg

7th

2. SUN POWER (AUS) 2yo C
FIORENTE (IRE) - ROSA PERLATO (AUS)

MARK ZAHRA
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$17
56.5kg

8th

12. SWEET ANGELINE (AUS) 2yo F
RUBICK (AUS) - MULU MISS (AUS)

COREY BROWN
BRAD WIDDUP

$61
54.5kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2022 FEBRUARY (Late) Online Sale (175) \| A Stewart \| AUD $ 15,000		2022 FEBRUARY (Late) Online Sale (175)			AUD $ 15,000
\| Inglis \| 2018 Classic Yearling Sale (542) \| Rheinwood Pastoral Co, Mittagong \| Jadeskye Racing / Brad Widdup Racing / Andrew William Bloodstock \| AUD $ 130,000		2018 Classic Yearling Sale (542)	Rheinwood Pastoral Co, Mittagong	Jadeskye Racing / Brad Widdup Racing / Andrew William Bloodstock	AUD $ 130,000

9th

3. VINCO (AUS) 2yo C
I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) - PERCUSSIVE (AUS)

HUGH BOWMAN
TONY MCEVOY

$21
56.5kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2018 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (175) \| Yarraman Park Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent) \| Mcevoy Mitchell Racing P/L \| AUD $ 400,000		2018 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (175)	Yarraman Park Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent)	Mcevoy Mitchell Racing P/L	AUD $ 400,000

10th

5. WAR BARON (AUS) 2yo C
DECLARATION OF WAR (USA) - PINK ICE (AUS)

JASON COLLETT
DAVID PAYNE

$101
56.5kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2018 Classic Yearling Sale (796) \| G. P. & J. M. Brilley, Bowral \| Payne Racing Pty Ltd \| AUD $ 50,000		2018 Classic Yearling Sale (796)	G. P. & J. M. Brilley, Bowral	Payne Racing Pty Ltd	AUD $ 50,000

11th

7. PERSAN (AUS) 2yo C
PIERRO (AUS) - OFCOURSEICAN (AUS)

BLAKE SHINN
DAVID PAYNE

$41
56.5kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2018 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (270) \| Coolmore Stud, Jerrys Plains \| Psd. AUD $ 300,000 Res. AUD $		2018 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (270)	Coolmore Stud, Jerrys Plains		Psd. AUD $ 300,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2017 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale (499) \| Holbrook Thoroughbreds Scone Nsw (As Agent) \| James Bester Bloodstock \| AUD $ 160,000		2017 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale (499)	Holbrook Thoroughbreds Scone Nsw (As Agent)	James Bester Bloodstock		AUD $ 160,000

12th

6. DAWN TOO GOOD (AUS) 2yo C
DAWN APPROACH (IRE) - LADY RAH RAH (AUS)

TIM CLARK
GARY MOORE

$151
56.5kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2023 June (Late) Online Sale (54) \| Bells Racing \| AUD $ 5,000	2023 June (Late) Online Sale (54)			AUD $ 5,000
\| Inglis \| 2022 JANUARY (Early) Online Sale (1) \| Julie Bell \| AUD $ 7,000	2022 JANUARY (Early) Online Sale (1)			AUD $ 7,000
\| Inglis \| 2018 Ready 2 Race Sale (100) \| Lionheart Thoroughbreds, Sydney \| Summit Racing Australia \| AUD $ 180,000	2018 Ready 2 Race Sale (100)	Lionheart Thoroughbreds, Sydney	Summit Racing Australia	AUD $ 180,000
\| Inglis \| 2018 Classic Yearling Sale (483) \| Edinburgh Park, Wingham \| S Farah \| AUD $ 115,000	2018 Classic Yearling Sale (483)	Edinburgh Park, Wingham	S Farah	AUD $ 115,000

racing

2019 Champagne Stakes: Tips and Race Preview

2019 Champagne Stakes: Final Field, Barriers and Market

2019 Champagne Stakes: Race History

2019 Champagne Stakes: Nominations

2019 CHAMPAGNE STAKES – RACE ANALYSIS AND TIPS

2019 CHAMPAGNE STAKES – SELECTIONS

WHEN IS THE 2019 CHAMPAGNE STAKES?

Randwick

Saturday, 20th April 2019

Moet & Chandon Champagne Stks (G1)

Moet & Chandon Champagne Stks (G1)

Form Preview

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