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2017 Zipping Classic Group 2 November 18 - Sandown-Hillside

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The Taj Mahal wins 2017 Zipping Classic Group 2 $300,000 at Sandown-Hillside (VIC), 2400m.

The Taj Mahal winning the Quayclean Zipping Classic Picture: Racing and Sports

The 2016 Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) winner Almandin travelled well back in fourth place on the rails, went to third at the 400m and fought on well for second without looking likely to trouble the winner.

The favourite Big Duke raced back in sixth place, moved up well nearing the home turn and went to fourth on straightening. He then kept battling on quite well to take the minor placing after appearing to have had every chance.

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Zipping Classic (G2)

Type: OPEN

AUD $301,000

2400m TURF GOOD

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The former Aidan O’Brien-trained, Irish-bred import The Taj Mahal was most impressive in winning here when having his third start in Australia. Ridden in confident fashion by Ben Melham, after a good beginning, he settled in second place before moving up to the leader (Dandy Gent) at the 1400m. He easily went to the front at the 1000m and then ran along at a solid tempo. He turned for home with a clear advantage and was not threatened from that point to record a very good win in a very good staying performance. The 2016 Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) winner Almandin travelled well back in fourth place on the rails, went to third at the 400m and fought on well for second without looking likely to trouble the winner. The favourite Big Duke raced back in sixth place, moved up well nearing the home turn and went to fourth on straightening. He then kept battling on quite well to take the minor placing after appearing to have had every chance.

Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam

Jockey
Trainer

SP
WT

1st

8. THE TAJ MAHAL (IRE) 3yo C
GALILEO (IRE) - YOU'RESOTHRILLING (USA)

BEN MELHAM
ROBERT HICKMOTT

$5
56.5kg

N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, A L & B A Green, B N Singer, P Mehrten, J & Mrs F Ingham, M Gudinski, V Sammartino, G T Ryan, Mrs V Ryan, Bulla Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M Ruff) & Heffernan Bloodstock (Mgr: D Heffernan)

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2019 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (1895) \| Newgate Consignment, Aberdeen, Nsw \| Arthur Hoyeau As Agent \| AUD $ 560,000		2019 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (1895)	Newgate Consignment, Aberdeen, Nsw	Arthur Hoyeau As Agent	AUD $ 560,000

2nd

1. ALMANDIN (GER) 7yo G
MONSUN (GER) - ANATOLA (GER)

DAMIEN OLIVER
ROBERT HICKMOTT

$3.25
59kg

N C Williams, Mrs & Mrs L J Williams, B N Singer, P Mehrten, A & B Green, J & Mrs F Ingham, V Sammartino & M Gudinski

3rd

2. BIG DUKE (IRE) 5yo G
RAVEN'S PASS (USA) - HAZARAYNA (GB)

DAMIAN LANE
DARREN WEIR

$2.75
59kg

Australian Bloodstock Power Synd, Buckling, G I Makauskas, G & M Barnett Racing, S L McInnes, P R Johnson, Bartholomeusz Racing, Carty Racing, O M Barry, M Makauskas, Ms C P Cook, C S Gall, Get The Dukes Out Racing, D J McKee, Leroys No 2, C D Renshaw, J P Hunter, J A Shaw & C M R Racing

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2016 July Sale (515) \| Grove Stud, Ireland \| WITHDRAWN	2016 July Sale (515)	Grove Stud, Ireland		Withdrawn	GNS
\| Tattersalls \| 2015 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (563) \| The Castlebridge Consignment \| WITHDRAWN	2015 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (563)	The Castlebridge Consignment		Withdrawn	GNS
\| Arqana \| 2014 Breeze Up Sale (76) \| Grove Stud \| Psd. EUR € 50,000 Res. EUR €	2014 Breeze Up Sale (76)	Grove Stud		Psd. EUR € 50,000
\| Tattersalls \| 2013 October Yearling Sale Book 1 (434) \| Mount Coote Stud, Ireland \| Grove Stud \| GNS 40,000	2013 October Yearling Sale Book 1 (434)	Mount Coote Stud, Ireland	Grove Stud		GNS 40,000

4th

4. BERISHA (AUS) 6yo G
AL SAMER (AUS) - BEHESHTA (IRE)

MARK ZAHRA
ROBERT SMERDON

$15
59kg

5th

6. SO SI BON (AUS) 4yo H
SO YOU THINK (NZ) - BLACK MINX (NZ)

NOEL CALLOW
ROBBIE LAING

$17
58kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (311) \| Newgate Farm, Aberdeen \| R Laing \| AUD $ 250,000		2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (311)	Newgate Farm, Aberdeen	R Laing	AUD $ 250,000

6th

7. CONSOMMATEUR (NZ) 5yo M
ROC DE CAMBES (NZ) - CONSUMER (AUS)

MICHAEL DEE
MICHAEL KENT

$21
57kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2019 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (1099) \| Widden Stud, Widden Valley, Nsw \| AUD $ 190,000	2019 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (1099)	Widden Stud, Widden Valley, Nsw			AUD $ 190,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2018 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (648) \| Widden Stud, Widden Valley, Nsw \| Psd. AUD $ 140,000 Res. AUD $ 150,000	2018 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (648)	Widden Stud, Widden Valley, Nsw		Psd. AUD $ 140,000	Res. AUD $ 150,000
\| NZB \| 2014 Select Yearling Sale (1012) \| The Oaks Stud \| Nzb As Agent \| NZD $ 30,000	2014 Select Yearling Sale (1012)	The Oaks Stud	Nzb As Agent		NZD $ 30,000

7th

5. DANDY GENT (AUS) 6yo G
SAVOIRE VIVRE (GB) - GEHENNA (AUS)

DEAN YENDALL
TERRY & KARINA O'SULLIVAN

$101
59kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2013 Tasmanian Yearling Sale (49) \| Armidale Stud \| Terry O'sullivan \| AUD $ 14,000		2013 Tasmanian Yearling Sale (49)	Armidale Stud	Terry O'sullivan	AUD $ 14,000

8th

3. ASSIGN (IRE) 6yo G
MONTJEU (IRE) - BELESTA (GB)

KERRIN MCEVOY
ROBERT HICKMOTT

$16
59kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2014 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (192) \| Ballydoyle Stables, Ireland (A. O'brien) \| WITHDRAWN		2014 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (192)	Ballydoyle Stables, Ireland (A. O'brien)	Withdrawn

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2017 Zipping Classic Group 2 November 18 - Sandown-Hillside

Sandown-Hillside

Saturday, 18th November 2017

Zipping Classic (G2)

Zipping Classic (G2)

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