DECEMBER

Merry Christmas to all our valued owners and trainers, we look forward to servicing you in 2012.  Let’s hope the winners keep rolling in for Washpool Lodge graduates!

All the excitement is now building towards the 2 million dollar BMW Magic Millions 2yo race in January.  It was very exciting to see “Discreet” win the listed Calaway Gal stakes.  “Discreet” was broken in here at Washpool Lodge and interesting enough we also broke in “Calaway Gal” who the raced was named in honour of. Kelly Schweida is a having a stellar run at the moment!  “Snipzu” also ran a mighty race, hanging on for third, after being trapped three wide for most of the race. Gillian Heinrich also has a strong chance with “Military Bride”.  We currently have three 2yo’s that we broke in and educated in the top 14 of race entry, and “Canningly” is sitting =22.  We take great pride in seeing the babies, progress to the winners circle in such a short time after leaving Washpool. 

Old “Humma” also had a good run on Saturday placing third to “Carry Me Bluey” and his stablemate, “Hidden Kisses”, in the Quality Handicap. 

DISCREET SUPER IMPRESSIVE IN CALAWAY GAL

           

Leading Brisbane jockey Chris Munce emerged as one of the key players in January's $2 million BMW Magic Millions 2YO Classic following the outstanding win of Discreet in today's listed Calaway Gal Stakes at Eagle Farm.

Munce couldn't have been impressed with the win of the Show a Heart filly, who emerged as Kelly Schweida's best chance of capturing Queensland's richest race.

A $50,000 Gold Coast Yearling Sale purchase, Discreet shot clear of her rivals in the straight when clicked up by Munce and she raced clear to win by three and a half lengths, In the run to the line she beat from the Patinack Farm debutante Dysfunction, while the warm favourite Snipzu was third, a long neck further back.

"She was never going to get beaten," an impressed Munce told AAP. "It was just a matter of her getting the right splits.

The question now for Munce is just who will he stick with heading to the Magic Millions as he currently has the ride on today's Phelan Ready Stakes runner-up Sizzling. While Munce has some thinking to do, Schweida will be looking to the future with just Discreet on his mind for the Magic Millions Classic.

Discreet looks set to clash with Sizzling in the Bruce McLachlan Stakes at Group Three level in a fortnight. If Munce does stick with the Kelso Wood trained Sizzling, Schweida's phone will be expected to ring constantly from able replacements around the country.

Winner: Discreet
Breeding: Show a Heart-Lady Danzero (Danzero)
Race: BRC Calaway Gal Stakes LR (1000m)
Sold for: $50,000
Sale: 2011 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale
Vendor: Highgrove Stud
Buyer: Kelly Schweida
Earnings: $86,000
Owner(s): RP Townsend, Mrs PJ Townsend, RA Lindsay, W Capell, DJ Maher, TW Marskell, J Mead & Socks Synd (Mgr: C Blackett)
Trainer: Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm)

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011

A big THANK YOU to all the well wishers who have phone with offers of help, and kind thoughts for Kevin.  He did give us all a big scare suffering a major heart attack, and going into cardiac arrest.  Thankfully he is now recovering well from surgery.  Washpool will be running as normal with Kerry and Letitia looking after things.

It has been great watching “Buffering” race against “Sepoy” and “Black Caviar” he did a fantastic job! The girls competed at Murwullimbah and Bangalow shows.  Brooke had her first A&B Grade competition on “Riverside Bart”, although they didn’t place she jumped very well. “Capone” ridden by Tom McDermott won the Australian Junior Championship, which he also won last year, it was a great result as this was Toms last year as a junior.

Congratulations to Thomas Maddigan on the purchase of “Lois”.  Its great to see another show rider hitting the showjumping ring!

Congratulations to “Capone” ridden by Tom McDermott who just won the Young Rider Championship at SIEC.

                           
Brooke and Riverside Bart at Murwullimbah show.                                            Emma and Mucho gusto at Murwullumbah show 

                                                                 
Emma Langbecker "Mucho Gusto"                                                                        Brooke winning the open six bar at Murwullimbah show on
                                                                                                                                       Riverside Bart clearing 1.50m.    

OCTOBER 2011

Congratulations to Robert Heathcote, winning another major race in Victoria with “Woorim”. Also a big Congratulations to Liam Birchley and the Aquanita team. The early 2yo’s are all doing well with “Snipzu” having won two 2yo races in Brisbane and then placing 2nd in the Jim Crack stakes a listed race at Randwick. “Royal Jester” placed 3rd in his first 2yo start in Brisbane and looks to be a promising horse in the future. All of Liam’s horses are broken in here at Washpool and its great to see them getting early results on the racetrack. Hopefully he may have the Magic Millions winner!

The Magic Millions Breeze up sale was a success for most or our clients, we had the 2nd top priced lot, $220 000 “Nadeem-Seven Stars colt” who was purchased by Mr Yip, in Macau. Our lovely “Shovhog-Miss Bletchingly colt” sold to local trainer Lennie Wheeler for $85 000. We really like this colt and can’t wait to see him on the racetrack. All sales results can be found at www.magicmillions.com.au

The girls had a quiet October with the showjumpers as all our focus was on preparing the 2yo’s for the Magic Millions sale. They are heading off to Murwullimbah show & Bangalow show in November.

JET PROPOLLED



Quality Brisbane filly Emmalene will return home and spell after scoring an impressive stakes success in today's listed Red Roses Stakes (1200m) at Flemington. A member of the in form Liam Birchley stable, Emmalene showed a great turn of foot in the straight in today's race - zooming to the front and easily holding on to win.

The win was the third in four starts for the Jet Spur filly who costs connections $110,000 at last year's Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. "She is definitely doing the job," Birchley said after the two length success. "It's really only her first prep. We've spaced her races. She is a late developer and I think she can turn into something quite smart." "She will head home now and spell for the winter”. The filly's owners include rugby league identities Darryl Brohman, Ricky Stuart, Laurie Daley and Steve Gillis.

SEPTEMBER 2011

Well what a great start to September.  Robbie Heathcote won the Group 3 McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley with “Buffering”, then stable star “Woorim” won the final race at Moonee Valley. Not to be overshadowed by the southern wins “Funtantes” won the Ormiston College Handicap at Doomben.

“Irish Dream” who stayed here for the winter, returned to winners list at Moonee Valley also.

Brooke had an amazing day riding “He’s Henry” at the Aitkens Saddlery Showjumping Championships.  She placed 2nd in the C grade Table AM7 and then went on to win the Dennis Craig Challenge, which had a Thorowgood T6 Jump saddle as first prize valued at $1200. Then to top her day off, she won the rug for Best Presented Showjumper, out of 130 competitiors. Brooke was one very happy little girl!

Emma also had a good weekend starting on Friday at Beaudesert Show where she won the the 12 & Under Table Am3 riding “Lois”.  She then also competed on Saturday at the Aitkens Saddlery Showjumping Champions, where she placed 2nd in the Table Am7 and 5th in the Grand Prix. This gave her enough points to place 3rd overall in her 12& under age group.

Don’t forget everyone the Magic Millions Breeze Ups will be taking place on Monday the 19th of September at the Gold Coast Turf Club.

AUGUST 2011

It’s been a great start to August for the Washpool Team.  “The Hombre” left after some pre-training and arrived safely back in New Zealand, trainer John Barry was extremely pleased with how he looked on arrival. “Firebolt” has headed off  to Chris Waller in Sydney after having some pre-training, he really is a beautiful horse and hopfully excels in his new environment. All the Breeze up horses are now in full work, the actual breeze up video will be done at the Gold Coast Turf Club on Monday the 19th of September.  We think we have some very nice 2yo’s in our draft.  “Barley A Fib” is having his first race start on Wednesday the 31st of August, fingers crossed he does us proud! 

Brooke has been going well at her first big jumping shows.  She placed 4th on “Riverside Bart” in the Junior Championship at the Toowoomba World Cup show.  This was a solid 1.25m track and Brooke and Bart jumped double clean. 

Then it was off to the Ekka.  “Bart” placed 3rd in the junior table am5, which was the first class for the junior showjumpers.  Then “Alices Wonderland” won the Junior Championship with the only double clean round, it was a very tough track.

“Gillespie” won Champion Ridden Thoroughbred under saddle and the Ekka, this was a huge win from a very strong class. He then went on to win his open hack class, as always expertly ridden by Courtney Midson.  He is now getting ready for the Equestrian Queensland Horse of the Year.

Robert Heathcote had another great weekend with a treble at Eagle Farm. “Barley A Fib” was scratched after he drew barrier 17 on a wet track.  He is going to hopefully have his first start this week at Eagle Farm.  “My Kingdom Of Fife” ran a nice second for Chris Waller, in his first start back from his winter break.



"Robbie Heathcote winner of  2011 Brisbane Trainers premiership for the third consective year".

Brooke and Emma have continued to do well with wins and placing’s at Gold Coast Show. Brooke was equal first in the junior six bar riding “Riverside Bart” they cleared 1.60m in the final round. 

September is going to be a big month, the spring carnival starts as well as our breeze ups at the Gold Coast on the 19th and the girls are both of to Camden for the Australian Youth Festival.

“Spunk” won a 900m grass jump out at Gold Coast yesterday.  He will be having his first start back very soon, hopfully in a BOBS race.

JULY 2011

Well what a way to end the month, Robert Heathcote won the Brisbane trainers premiership again.  Black Caviar, Swiss Rose, Irish Dream & Curtana all returned home to Peter Moody after having a short break and some pre-training.  We were very honoured to be given the privilege of looking after Black Caviar who is currently the world’s highest rated racehorse.

Peter has been a long-time supporter of Washpool and it’s always a pleasure to look after his Queensland winter carnival horses.

Warrior Within who we sold at the Magic Millions breeze up sale won the Grafton Cup.  He has been a real money spinner for his new connections.

“Firebolt” has just started pre-training, and he is getting ready for the spring carnival, with new trainer Chris Waller.



“Barley A Fib” is back in work with Robert Heathcote and should be trialling soon.  We are looking forward to bringing all the Breeze up sale horses back into work shortly.  We have a nice draft of twenty-one.

Brooke and Emma have been going very well with the showjumping and Brooke is looking forward to jumping at the Brisbane Royal show.  “Olivander” has been sold to Sue Morrison and will make the trip to Victoria soon.  I am sure her daughter will have a lot of fun on him.

JUNE 2011

Well the winter carnival is nearly over, just two big meetings to go. 

“Our Lukas” did everyone proud yesterday, placing 3rd in the Ipswich cup.  After winning the last two years, he was going for a history making three in a row.  Unfortunately the big weight anchored him and he couldn’t run down the winner “Gold in Dubai”.  The old fella has come home for a well-earned break now.  It was great to see the Gillian Heinrich trained, “Internal Revenue” return to form and win the Sky Racing Grange Plate, giving jockey Damian Browne a welcome comeback.  The beautifully bred colt by Exceed and Excel out of Group Certificate was broken in here at Washpool Lodge.

It looks as though Robbie Heathcote has the Brisbane trainers premiership in the bag for a third year in a row.  He currently leads with 49.5 wins from our other main client Liam Birchley on 32 wins.  This is the second year; two of our biggest stable supporters have fought out the Brisbane Trainers premiership.  Kelly Schweida is currently fifth with 21 wins, just ahead of Bryan Guy on 18 wins.

We are very proud to be associated with the top trainers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Thanks to Pat Webster for trusting us with his stable star “Thankgodyou’rehere”, he is currently enjoying the sunshine and having a good rest. The Peter Moody trained, “Turnitup” has also joined us for a well-earned break in the warmer Queensland winter, I am sure he is not missing Victoria at the moment. “Fontelina” has also come back for a winter break, I am sure he is happy to be back in familiar surroundings and missing all that rain in NSW. The first of the Tony Vasil team has arrived; “Kingdom Of War” has finished his 2yo season with a promising last start 2nd at Doomben.

“Our Kingdom Of Fife” just departed back to Chris Waller in NSW.  He looked fantastic after his short winter break.

“Fevola” a Brisbane trial winner, has now been sold to Hong Kong and is currently in quarantine.  We look forward to him joining our list of overseas winners.

“Spunk” trained by Lennie Wheeler on the Gold Coast, is due to race this week in Brisbane, it will be his first race start.  He won his first trial in Brisbane, so lets hope it’s a good omen!  He is going to be ridden by Jason Taylor, one of Mum’s favourite jockeys.

“Barely A Fib” is going to start pre-training tomorrow, after a short break, so he will be ready to re-join the Robert Heathcote stable.  He is a promising type and we hope he can live up to his early track work form.

Brooke and Emma have just done Caboolture and Nambour shows. Both went well at Caboolture for a couple of miner placings.  Emma jumped all clear rounds on her new horse “Lois”.

Nambour has been a very good show for the girls, Emma jumped double clear to divide prize money in the D grade under 4 points on “Mucho Gusto”.  She then jumped a clean round in the first D grade and had 4 faults in the jump off.  We were very proud of how much Emma has improved in her short time show jumping and at just 12 years of age and her first year in Equestrian Australia events, she is going to have many fun years ahead.

Brooke has had a super show, placing 2nd in the first junior class on “Alices Wonderland”, and then followed it up the next day with a 5th in the Junior Championship and a 2nd in the Table A2. “He’s Henry” had the last fence down in the first D grade class, then jumped beautifully in the D grade Championship to just have the last fence down again, a little change of mind by Brooke down the related line, just caused him to be a bit deep to it.  He placed third in the D grade Table A2 today.  Brooke is really improving each week and is looking forward to the PCAQ NSW State Championships in July on “Riverside Bart”.

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June is here, hard to believe half the year has gone already. We have been flat out here with all the winter carnival stars starting to arrive for their winter holiday. “Divorces” and “Kanzan” have just arrived for Darley. We have had a long association with the Ingham Brothers and now Darley and Peter Snowden are continuing with their support for us.

“Heartshaker” has come back for a well earned break after winning his last start. Robbie is having a super carnival and lets hope Woorim and Buffering can win again before its all over!

Brooke competed at Maleny show on the weekend and placed 3rd in the D grade on “He’s Henry” and 5th in the six bar on “Riverside Bart”. She has started to get her team to perform very well, and Brooke is having a great time showjumping. Both girls are off to Caboolture show this weekend.

“Olivander” has been away competing with Gavin Chester and his kids and at the state titles last weekend Tegan placed 2nd on him in the Qld Junior Championship at Bundaberg show. He is still for sale if anyone is looking for a super junior/young rider horse.

Emma has a new horse “Lois” who we hope to have out soon. This makes three grey showjumpers, just a bit more washing for me!

MAY 2011

Well 2011 has been a very busy year so far.  “Fevola” and “Spunk” who were both passed in at the 2010 Horses in Training sale, have won their first trials in Brisbane.  After having a short spell they are both back in work now and we hope to see them in the winners stall soon.

The winter carnival is now here and it was very exciting to go to Doomben and catch up with Peter Moody and see “Black Cavier” win in grand style.  Peter always used Washpool Lodge when he was in Queensland, and it is great to see him doing so well from his Victorian base. We look forward to spelling his winter carnival stars again this year.

Robert Heathcote started his carnival in fine style winning two group 3 races with “Humma” and “Fillydelphia”.  “Buffering” after winning first up, ran a fantastic 3rd in the group 1 to “Black Cavier” and “Haylist”.

Brooke placed 4th at Ipswich show in the junior championship riding “Alices Wonderland”.  Emma jumped double clean in the foxhunter qualifier on “Mucho Gusto” which has qualified her for the final at the end of the year.  This was a great achievement by Emma who is only 11 years old and just started competing in the open events at the agricultural shows.

It was great to see Robert Heathcote, win another group race with “Woorim”, lets hope he can get a start in the Stradbroke on June 11.  The stable is in great form for the carnival, this was their fourth Group winner.

“My Kingdom Of Fife” arrived today for a well earned spell. Thanks to Chris Waller and the owners for trusting us with the star, I am sure he will enjoy the warm Queensland winter.

"She really deserved to win today," Birchley said. "She's been unlucky her last few."
"She's been ultra consistent, so it's good to see her break through," he added.
"I think a race like the Gai Waterhouse at Ipswich would suit her on Ipswich Cup day," Birchley pointed out.

Alberton Park is now the winner of five races and earned black type with a second placing in the listed Bright Shadow Handicap. She has earned over $200,000.

The four-year-old mare has raced on just 23 occasions and has won or placed in 16 of them.

GROUP ONE MISSION FOR FONTELINA

Fontelina will head to the Group One TJ Smith (1600m) at Eagle Farm in a fortnight after a brilliant win in today's listed Doomben Slipper (1350m).

Trained by Anthony Cummings, Fontelina was sent north in search for stakes races after an eye catching debut effort when narrowly beaten at Canterbury.The son of Testa Rossa couldn't have been more impressive as he raced away from his rivals in the home straight and then comfortably held out local filly Lucky Morna.

The son of Testa Rossa couldn't have been more impressive as he raced away from his rivals in the home straight and then comfortably held out local filly Lucky Morna.
"He's got a good will to win. He's got good ability and he'll certainly make the grade."

"He'll take a lot out of this race. He'll improve a lot in way of racing." "He'll go home and eat up again - he's got a better appetite than me," Cummings added.

Cummings confirmed that Queensland's sole Group One race for juveniles was on the agenda for the stable's newest star.

"On to the TJ (Smith) in a couple of weeks and we're pleased to be here."

Fontelina, bred by Gerry Harvey's Baramul Stud, was purchased from the draft of Washpool Lodge at last year's National Horses in Training Sale by Queensland based buyer Edward O'Dwyer.

He was the second quickest breeze-upper from last year's sale and the quickest of the colts when he covered his 200 metre timed sectional in a slick 10.16 seconds.

A son of former outstanding Magic Millions graduate Testa Rossa, Fontelina is the second winner for the once raced Timber Country mare Decipher.

Winner: Fontelina (Testa Rossa-Decipher)
Race: BRC Doomben Slipper LR (1350m)
Sold for: $135,000
Sale: 2010 Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale
Vendor: Washpool Lodge (As Agent)
Buyer: Edward O'Dwyer
Earnings: $70,500
Owners: R Willis, C Musgrave, G Harvey & M Buys
Trainer: Anthony Cummings (Randwick).

Shocking, the first Melbourne Cup winner, we sold, has been retired to stand at stud in New Zealand.

He has been a fantastic horse for owner Laurence Eales winning the Melbourne Cup, the Australian Cup and nearly 5 million in prizemoney.  Not bad for a $64 000 purchase price.

Planking craze has it Washpool Brooke Planking on Mucho Gusto!

SEPTEMBER 2010

Our horses breezed up fantastically, nearly the whole draft broke the 11 second barrier.  Unfortunately for our two Falvelons it was very wet and they didn’t appreciate the going, but still went just over the 11 seconds.  The horses are doing very well, and will stay in light work until the sale.  It was fantastic to see “Seriously Good” last year’s sale topper win a Stakes race in Melbourne.  He is now headed to the guineas, so hopefully he can do us proud.  “Viva Pronto” had his record broken this year by 100 th of a second for being the fastest ever breeze up horse at Magic Millions. 

Our Written Tycoon colt is looking very promising with his sire have a winner at the Randwick 2yo trials.  Written Tycoon was the only first season sire to have a winner, from the twelve trials.  We will be taking the draft down to Magic Millions on the 23 nd of October, all horses may be viewed from Sunday the 24 th of October.

Lot Number Breeze Up TIme 25 33 10.94 55 10.58 58 10.56 77 11.18 84 10.72 104 10.96 125 10.96 126 10.66 148 10.5 170 11.38 175 10.67 176 10.84 182 10.73 190 11.82 224 10.24 225 10.39 226 243 10.65 244 10.16 245 10.79 261 10.74 264 10.75 267 10.62 297 10.35 323 10.42 329 10.84 347 11.58

JULY/AUGUST 2010

Congratulations to Robert Heathcote on winning the Brisbane trainers premiership for the second consecutive year. He has also been successful interstate with Buffering & Woorim.

We have a total of 34 horses going to the Magic Millions Horses in Training sale. All the horses are coming along well and will be breezing up at the Gold Coast racecourse on Monday the 20 th of September. They will then return to Washpool Lodge and have a well earned rest before the sale starts on the 26 th of October. I will put the horse’s photos and times on the website shortly.

Emma has now taken over the ride on Torchbearer and has been winning and placing at the official showjumping days in 12 & under. Brooke was second overall on He’s Henry in the D grade at Caloundra official jumping day, as well as placing on Heart of England in the unofficial 80cm classes. The girls are enjoying their showjumping and working on improving their skills.

Brooke had an amazing Brisbane Royal show winning Champion Ridden riding pony and Champion open pony hack with Holly’s Work of Art. He is truly an amazing show pony with extravagant movement and really excelled in the Royal show ring.

Brooke also jumped for the first time at Brisbane Royal in the pony club teams event. Her team (zone 3) placed 2 nd in the class. I think the 2010 Ekka will be in her memory for a long while!

JUNE 2010

Well what a year it has been, Robbie Heathcote has been charging ahead in the Brisbane Trainers premiership once again. One of the stable stars “Our Lukas” won the Ipswich Cup for the second consective year. Carrying top weight and drawing an outside barrier made the win even more memorable.

We have 20 nice colts and one filly being prepared for the 2010 Magic Millions horses in training sale, which will be held on the Gold Coast the last week of October. One of the stand out colts is the half brother to “Black and Bent” which is by Barley A Moment. We also have two very nice colts by Holy Roman Emperor, whose progeny just sold extremely well at the recent weanling sales. We will also have two year olds by More Than Ready, Falvelon, Written Tycoon, Beautiful Crown, Dehere, Kitten’s Joy, Stromberg Carlson, Greenwood Lake, Zaha, Markane, Hotel Grand and Face Value. All the Queensland bred horses have been paid up for the QTIS 600 series.

I will have photos and pedigrees available closer to the sale.

Some of the top winter carnival horses have come to spell at Washpool to enjoy the Queensland sunshine. “Press Day” and “ Stryker” from the Chris Waller stable are enjoying a well earned break along with the start of the Peter Snowden/ Darley team of “Zachary”, “Status Quo”, “Secession”, “Kanzan”, and “Launay”. “Arvan”, “Enzed Girl” and “Persian Star” are really enjoying the Queensland break, escaping from the Victorian winter! We would like to thank the southern trainers Chris Waller, Peter Snowden, Peter Moody, Robert Smerdon and Lee Freedman for entrusting us with the care of their stable stars.

"Fabfevola” has continued his winning form for Byran Guy, this horse was broken in at Washpool. Paparika has been returning to her good two year old form after having some long injury lay offs. It’s great to see her back earning prizemoney.

Emma rode her horse “Leewood Oliver Twist” to 8 firsts, and 2 seconds at our zone 3 gymkhana to win her age group. Emma has been having a fun time with her new horse.

Brooke won the Qld owner/rider large pony of the year on Holly’s Work of Art as well as intermediate large pony of the year at the recent Equestrian Queensland newcomer of the year show. Leanda Makers Mark also placed third in the Newcomer Ridden large pony of the year as well as winnng his led youngstock class.

Brooke has just been very fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase “Capone” from Paula and Oliva Hamood. I know this was a very sad sale for the Hamood family as they have owned the horse for ten years, and Paula represented Australia in New Zealand three times with him. Hopefully Brooke can form a partnership with him and continue his great success in the showjumping ring.

MARCH 2010

Brooke had an amazing month winning Queensland Pony Club state D Champion on Torchbearer. This was held over three classes and she placed 4 th, 1 st and 1 st to earn enough points to be the overall champion. She has now been selected on the Queensland Team to compete at the NSW State Championships being held in July at Kendall Showgrounds.

She then changed disciplines and went to Toowoomba Royal with Holly’s Work of Art and Warriewood Duplicate to compete in the pony hack ring. What a great show she had winning Supreme Champion ridden riding pony on Holly’s Work of Art, as well as 5 firsts and 5 Champions including Champion Novice Large pony hack. Warriewood Duplicate placed in her classes and has now has been sold to a fantastic new home with Phoebe Robertson, we wish them every success with her

NOVEMBER 2009

WE SOLD THE MELBOURNE CUP WINNER!
What a two months they have been! We took a fantastic draft of two year olds to the Magic Millions Horses in training sale and topped the sale with our outstanding colt by Bel Esprit out of Bellain, we purchased this horse back in January for $20 000 and he sold to his lucky new owners for $360 000. He will be trained in Victoria by Peter Morgan and is named Seriously Good. Can’t wait to see him in the winner’s circle soon.

Congratulations to all of the lucky purchasers of our draft it was great to see so many repeat buyers back.
Viva Pronto by Catcher in the Rye, who we sold in the 2007 Horses in training sale, has now won 7 out of 10 races. He is rated as the best horse in Singapore.

Shocking proved a fantastic buy for Laurence Eales from our 2007 draft also, we are so proud to have sold our first Melbourne Cup winner. Mr Eales paid $64 000 for the Street Cry colt, which proves you can always find a bargain in the Washpool Lodge Draft.
Congratulations to Gillen Heinrich and her team for winning the first Brisbane 2yo race with her General Nediym filly, which we broke and pre-trained for her.

Also Liam Birchley took his Devil’s Melody to the tough Melbourne Spring carnival for her first start to just be beaten. Hugh effort for a first starter. All Liam’s breaking in is done by the Washpool team.

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AUGUST 2009 Brooke has started her showjumping career winning the under 14 years, six bar jumping 1.20m, and placing 4th in the 80cm Table Am5 out of 75 entries, at the Toowoomba world cups show on Torchbearer. Congratulations to Robert Heathcote on winning his first Brisbane Trainers premiership. Robert has been a loyal client since he first took out his trainers license in Brisbane. Mondiso Park Just A Dream has now been retired to stud and will be mated with Royalwood Boy Soprano next month. Hopefully she can produce another royal show star like herself.

JULY 2009

Leanda Makers Mark went to Laidley show which was his first show under saddle, he won his maiden and novice pony hack classes ne 14hh. We were very proud of his outstanding temperament and he took to the show ring like an old professional. We are really looking forward to doing the 2010 newcomer classes with him.

All the ponies are now getting ready for Brisbane Royal in August and the Northern NSW Hack championships witch are being held the week after the Ekka.

Mirinda Chanel won Champion Open pony hack at Redcliffe show. All the breeze up sale horses are now broken in and having a spell.

Rocky Habit has returned for some pre-training so look out for him soon in the winners circle with Mick Mair at Caloundra. Best of Luck to Robbie and Liam in the trainers premiership. Which ever way it goes both have done a fantastic job for their owners this season.

Emma is on the look out for a young pony to train for led classes, so we may have a new addition to the team soon.

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