Beaudiene Western … the money was too big to turn down
Beaudiene Western sold to Perth - but first he’ll tilt at the Sires’ Stakes riches
By Barry Lichter • 16 October 2018
Smart three-year-old Beaudiene Western will be following his late half brother Beaudiene Boaz to Western Australia after being sold by Lincoln Farms for big money yesterday.
But Beaudiene Western won’t be leaving trainer Ray Green’s Pukekohe barn until after he attacks the Sires’ Stakes Final at Addington next month.
The horse’s new owner is keen for him to fill his spot in the $170,000 Final on New Zealand Trotting Cup day after his brave second to Major Trojan in the first heat at Cambridge.
And Green says he believes the horse will do a good job down south - he has a pipe-opener at Ashburton on Monday - as well as in Perth.
“He’ll win a lot of money over there,’’ says Green. “He’ll fly round those small tracks like Gloucester Park.
“He’s a beautiful little horse and he’ll do as good a job as Beaudiene Boaz I reckon.’’
Half brother Beaudiene Boaz scores his 37-to-one upset in the Harness Jewels at CambridgeBeaudiene Boaz was sold by Lincoln Farms to clients of leading Perth trainer Gary Hall after scoring a huge upset in the Harness Jewels at Cambridge in 2014, and went on to win 25 races and $1.25 million.
The now seven-year-old had only just been retired by leading Perth trainer Gary Hall and was to begin stud duties, when three weeks ago he was found dead in his paddock, victim off a suspected snake bite.
“It’s a shame to lose this horse but you can’t justify keeping him here for that money,’’ says Green.
“You need to win a really big race and I can’t guarantee he will. He could run a place. But it’s hard to win that sort of money in ordinary races here.
“And this is a big operation out here. We need to keep selling horses so we can refresh them each year.’’
Green says he was very proud of how Beaudiene Western took the race at Cambridge to hotshot Major Trojan, who was sold to Perth for $250,000 just a few days earlier.
Made to work exceptionally hard to cross Major Trojan, Beaudiene Western fought like a tiger in the straight, bowing only late by half a length in a 1:54.1 mile rate for the 1700 metres.
“Reverse the runs they had and he would have won.’’
Beaudiene Western won twice and was placed five times in 13 starts for his Lincoln Farms partnership, banking $47,258.
He was raced here by Lincoln Farms, Michael Brereton, Marilyn Brown, Brian and Margaret Rabbitt, Denis James, Steve Beckett, Kevin Bell and the Green Machine Racing Syndicate.
Three of his owners, Brereton, James and Brian Rabbitt were also in the lucky group that raced Beaudiene Boaz.
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Nathan’s comments
Thursday night at Cambridge
Race 1: Im Not The Maid
5.14pm
“She went pretty well last week considering they came a fast last half (56.3) and she sat parked from the 800. She’s back to the amateur grade, and should get a good run from the two draw, so hopefully we can get a bit of cash.”
Race 4: Dreams Of Eric
6.38pm
“He didn’t handle the right-handed bends at Auckland last week (galloping at the 300) so we’ll stick to Cambridge from now on. There’s a bit of gate speed in the race so Harry (Harrison Orange) should be able to sit in somewhere. I think he’s a good chance to run top three.”
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 1: Leo Lincoln
5.59pm
“He’s racing very well. He would have run second last week (to American Me) had he not spooked at the winning post. These are tidy horses he’s racing against but he’s holding his own.”
Race 1: Kevin Kline
5.59pm
“He’ll go better back to a mobile start. He did well to finish so close last week after a slow start than having to do all the donkey work when parked for the last lap. Maurice really likes him because he just puts him into cruise control and he keeps going.”
Race 3: Lincoln Downs
6.58pm
“She’s not as good as the other filly but some lift their game when the money’s up so maybe she can pick up a cheque.”
Race 3: Lincoln’s Spice
6.58pm
“She looks a pretty decent chance of winning. She’s a real little tradesman, does nothing wrong, is easy to handle, is a nice drive, tries hard, is great gaited and has the potential to get stronger.”
Race 5: Tyson
7.51pm
“We found out he raced with a virus last time. The next morning snot was pouring out his nose and that’s why he didn’t finish it off as well as we expected. He only whacked away in the run home. With that gone, he should race better.”
Race 5: Johnny Lincoln
7.51pm
“I think he’ll be competitive and he’s the best of ours in the race. He won well last week and has trained on well. He’s promising. I couldn’t go as far as to say he’s a classic colt yet but we’ll find out soon enough.”
Race 5: Sugar Ray Lincoln
7.51pm
“He’s doing my head in. He had no excuse for breaking last week. Maurice (McKendry) didn’t blame the wet track. He said he was gliding along, travelling beautifully, when for no apparent reason he put in big steps. I’ll put a hood on him this time to see if it’s a nervous issue.”
Race 8: The Rascal
9.23pm
“All going well, he should win what is a poor maiden field. He’s elevated himself from the transfer list and is going well now. He doesn’t have huge gate speed, so he may not lead but he should get a good trip from one. On paper, he’s our best chance of the night.”
