Rich Affair reinforced Written Tycoon’s lead at the top of the Australian 2YO Sires’ premiership with a debut win at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Trained by John & Chris Meagher, he sat outside front-runner Torre Saracino and then accelerated to win the Draculas Maiden (1200m) with plenty in hand under apprentice Sairyn Fawke.
Written Tycoon stands at Woodside Park Stud and he has now sired the winners of 16 juvenile races in Australia this season for more than $4.10 million in prizemoney. He’s also a Top 5 NZ 2YO Sire thanks to Group 1 winning filly Luna Rossa.
“It was an excellent win and Sairyn rode the perfect race, just allowing him to run at his own tempo and get into a nice rhythm,” Chris Meagher said. “He’s still learning and will be much improved by the experience. We bought this guy at the Magic Millions purely on type and feel that he will turn into a lovely three year-old.”
Rich Affair is the first named foal from Courtship (Danzero) who is a half-sister to South African stakes performer Satin Silver (Commands). BRC Chairman Neville Bell bred and sold him for $75,000 at the 2015 Magic Millions March yearling sale and he retained a share with a syndicate of stable clients.
Written Tycoon is booked solid at a $49,500 (inc gst) service fee for the 2016 season but there are five nominations being auctioned by Woodside Park Stud in partnership with Inglis Digital at: www.bloodstock.com.au
The first nom auctioned last week made $56,500 to the bid of Queensland agent Neil Jenkinson and the remaining four are being offered on these dates;
Opens 30th May, Closes Friday 3rd June @ 7pm
Opens 6th June, Closes Friday 10th June @ 7pm
Opens 13th June, Closes Friday 17th June @ 7pm
Opens 20th June, Closes Friday 24th June @ 7pm
This offering is available to all breeders, however bidding can only be done by registered users of the “Everyday Auction” platform.
If you are not yet registered and for more information on the online auction process, please contact Nick Melmeth on 0422 987 638 or (02) 9399 7999 or nick.melmeth@bloodstock.com.au
RICH AFFAIR
Gold Coast debut winner pictured as a yearling before the Magic Millions