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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Ray’s comments
Thursday night at Cambridge
Race 1: Major Achievement
5.19pm
“It’s his first race for a while and he hasn’t been setting the world on fire at the workouts. But he’s been racing better animals and this isn’t a stellar bunch. He’s a chance if things go his way. I’ve given Mathew Salaivao the drive.”
Race 1: Commander Lincoln
5.19pm
“He’s an average horse but the last time he raced here in amateur company he all but won. He’ll need luck from the second row but, while I couldn’t label him, he’s a runner’s chance.”
Race 5: Onyx Shard
6.59pm
“She got a bit sick for a while with a virus and I had to back off her. She seems over that now but I’m picking she’ll need a race. This will be like a glorified trial for her.”
Race 8: My Copy
8.14pm
“He came to the end of it so I gave him a little freshen-up and he seems in good shape again. It will be interesting to see how he goes fresh - he may need a race but he’ll appreciate the step-down in class. I’m running him here so he doesn’t come up against any bear cats first-up.”
Race 9: Lincoln Cove
8.47pm
“Hopefully he’s getting better but you’ve just got to take him on trust. He has ability but the desire has been sadly lacking. Zac will have to sit quietly on him as he broke when given only one tap with the stick last time. The small field will suit him as he won’t be too far off them. If he doesn’t make any mistakes, he’ll give them a fright.”
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 3: Leo Lincoln
6.43pm
“Maurice said he would have finished a lot closer last time than sixth (fourth or even third) had he not locked wheels at the 100. That took all his momentum away. He’s been holding his form well and he gets out well enough to use the inside draw. He’s a chance to get some of the money.”
Race 5: Sugar Ray Lincoln
7.39pm
“He did have marks on his boot after his last run and trying a spreader on him has helped. But he’s a real baby. He has real ability but he’s still developing mentally and physically and we’re still finding our way with him.”
Race 5: Lincoln Lou
7.39pm
“He’s racing well but he’ll find it tough from the outside draw.”
Race 6: Debbie Lincoln
8.07pm
“I can’t see her improving enough to give the Purdon/Phelan trio a fright. She can go (fast) enough but still has a lot to learn. The main thing for her is getting round safely. She’s put two in a row now so hopefully she’ll start improving.”
Race 10: Lincoln La Moose
9.59pm
“He had an excuse last time - he got wiped out on the first corner and that was the end of his race. I like him, he’s a nice horse, just not quite as experienced as Frisco Bay.”
Race 10: Frisco Bay
9.59pm
“I lean towards Frisky as the better chance of our two. You can’t fault what he did the other night at Cambridge, and he seems to be on the improve. He’s more reliable than Lincoln La Moose.”
