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The Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman trained Mongolian Khan is ready for his Group One assignment at Caulfield tomorrow

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Baker acknowledgescaulfield challenge

Murray Baker has been around the Australasian racing scene for too long to be taking anything for granted.

The Cambridge trainer, these days operating in partnership with Andrew Forsman, couldn’t be any happier with his spring cups hope Mongolian khan (Holy Roman Emperor), who will further his preparation in Saturday’s Gr.1 Caulfield Stakes.

But while the race lacks numbers, Baker said the challenge facing his dual top flight winner would be a stern one.

“It might only be a small field, but there are seven Group One winners in it. The distance will suit him and we’re hoping

for a good run and there will be improvement in him for the Caulfield Cup at 2400 metres.”

Mongolian Khan has performed admirably in his two Australian outings with a close seventh in the Gr.3 Makybe Diva Stakes followed by an excellent fourth in the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes.

“We’ve been very happy with him and at his last start he dipped out of the gate and lost a back plate before he ran on strongly in the straight,” Baker said.

The stable will also be represented on Saturday by dal cielo (nZ) (Per Incanto) in the Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas.

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Baker acknowledgescaulfield challenge

“He’s going pretty well and we thought he deserved his chance,” Baker said.

Last season’s Gr.1 Diamond Stakes winner finished fourth when resuming in the Listed Northland Breeders’ Stakes before he was a bold third after making the running in the Gr.3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude in his Australian debut.

“He raced with blinkers on for the first time and he raced quite fiercely,” Baker said. “He’s normally quite a relaxed horse and from barrier eight he won’t be leading this time. He will be up there and he’ll have his chance.”

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MuM’s the word for stackhouse in guineas

Jockey Daniel Stackhouse is unbeaten on talented NZ-bred gelding Bassett (nZ) (Savabeel) and hopes to extend that to the biggest win of his career in the

Caulfield Guineas.And if Bassett can win the Group One race at Caulfield

on Saturday it would be extra special for Stackhouse given his mother Vicki is a part-owner of the Peter Moody-trained three-year-old, having taken a share on her son’s recommendation.

“It’s a great thrill and a privilege to have an opportunity to ride in the Caulfield Guineas,” Stackhouse said.

“Ever since I first sat on this horse I really liked him and I’ve been aboard in most of his gallops this preparation and last preparation.”

Group One opportunities haven’t come along regularly for Stackhouse but he has netted two placings from seven Group One rides in Australia since venturing to Australia from New Zealand a few years ago.

Gr. 1 Caulfield Guineas contender Bassett with Daniel Stackhouse aboard

He was second in the Australasian Oaks in 2013 on the Moody-trained Grand Daughter (Redoute’s Choice), while he finished third on Golden Archer (Rock Of Gibraltar) in a memorable Lightning Stakes at Flemington when champion Black Caviar (Bel Esprit) led in a trifecta for Moody-trained sprinters.

Stackhouse has ridden Bassett to his two wins at Caulfield, one in May on debut over 1100m and the other first-up this campaign over the same distance on September 19.

Luke Nolen was aboard when the son of Savabeel finished fifth behind Caulfield Guineas favourite Press Statement (Hinchinbrook) in the Group One JJ Atkins Stakes (1600m) in Brisbane in June in his only other start.

Stackhouse considers Bassett the best chance he’s had of winning a Group One despite also admitting the gelding faces a big ask jumping from 1100m to 1600m second-up, something he also did last preparation.

“I think he’s right in it,” Stackhouse said.

“He’s been working well. There’s not a lot of size to him but he’s got a pretty good engine.

“It’s a big ask for any horse to do that (1100m to 1600m) but he’s got such a great temperament and he does switch off.”

Moody admits going from 1100m to 1600m in three weeks is not ideal but said Bassett was a talented horse which deserved his shot at the $1 million race.

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rotorua lead-upfor pondarosa Miss’ cup Bid

Pondarosa Miss will continue her Melbourne Cup build-up at Rotorua next weekend

A Melbourne Cup start remains on track for pondarosa Miss (nZ)

(High Chaparral) despite her unplaced run in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Livamol Classic at Hastings.

The Te Awamutu mare was denied clear running when rider Lisa Allpress took a gap inside the final 300m only for the inside horse Blizzard (NZ) (Any Suggestion) to shift out under pressure and the outside horse Farm Boy (NZ) (El Hermano) to lay in.

Co-breeder and part-owner Darrell Hollinshead said Pondarosa Miss had taken no harm from the incident and she had trained as usual this week as she prepares for Saturday week’s newly-named

Pondarosa Miss was leapfrogged by Bart Cummings winner Lets Make Adeal (Red Ransom) and Metropolitan Handicap winner Magic Hurricane (Hurricane Run) last weekend, but moved up two spots after first acceptors on Monday and was poised to go up one more to 39 in the order of entry after it was announced Irish St Leger winner Order Of St George (Galileo) would not be making the trip.

“We’re not too worried really. They fall like nine-pins. Na Botto was about 90 on the order at the same time. Once the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate are run, they will be a few drop away from there,” Hollinshead said.

Pondarosa Miss’ cup preparation is something of an old-school hit-and-run mission, with the Hollinsheads happy to restrict their mare’s lead-up campaign to domestic racing.

“Hopefully she can win at Rotorua, but it’s just the run that she needs and she’ll tighten up with the trip over as well. She’s very much where we want her to be,” Hollinshead said.

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Listed Jakkalberry Classic (1950m), formerly known as the Rotorua Challenge Plate.

“She’s come through Hastings well. She’s good. We just got chopped in half - she was lucky to stay on her feet,” said Hollinshead, whose father Peter trains the High Chaparral five-year-old mare.

“She’ll head to Rotorua and as long as we’re happy, she’ll fly to Melbourne the Wednesday before the cup. We would sooner the Rotorua race was a longer distance, but speaking to [former Matamata trainer] Jason Bridgman, he said a lot of the Melbourne Cup field would be using the Mackinnon Stakes as their lead-up so it’s much the same.”

Pondarosa Miss will be stabled with Bridgman at Pakenham for her Melbourne trip, with the Gr.3 Queens Cup (2600m) at Flemington on November 7 the fallback option should she fail to make the field for the $A6 million Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 3.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Pasadena Girl (NZ) (Savabeel)

Marky Mark (Makfi)

spread over two venues, but all in black type races.

Miss foxwood (Fastnet Rock) is an obvious chance in the Gr.3 Rich Hill Stud Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes at Hawera and her stablemates delago’s secret (Encosta de Lago) and the tidy express (nZ) (Volksraad) resume in the Listed Team Wealleans Matamata Cup. full story here.

savaria back in workNew Zealand Oaks winner savaria (nZ)

(Savabeel) returned to Roydon Bergerson’s stable this week.

The Savabeel mare was given a break after disappointing first-up on the opening day of the Hastings carnival.

“She looks a million dollars,” Bergerson said. “She did some dressage work while she was with Bryce Newman and has strengthened through the neck and hindquarters.

“She’s just about got her summer coat and is really bright and fresh. She shouldn’t take long to come up again, but we won’t be rushing her.”

Bowman and pasadena girl after another g1

Hugh Bowman will reunite with pasadena girl (nZ) (Savabeel) in the Thousand Guineas when the premier Sydney jockey chases a second-straight win in the Group One race at Caulfield.

Bowman’s only race ride on the Peter Moody-trained Pasadena Girl resulted in victory in the Group One Champagne Stakes in Sydney during the autumn.

Pasadena Girl has barrier seven in a field of 11 for Saturday’s Group One 1600m-feature for fillies, a race Bowman won last year on Amicus (Fastnet Rock). full story here.

Bergerson to get line on spring prospects at hawera

Roydon Bergerson will get a guide to his spring prospects at Hawera on Saturday.

The Awapuni trainer, who had a memorable 2014-15 season, will have five runners - tie Me down (nZ) (Pins), figurac (nZ) (Patapan), postboy (nZ) (Postponed), hank Moody (nZ) (Savabeel) and allstars (nZ) (Captain Rio) - at the feature meeting.

Figurac, Tie Me Down and Hank Moody are resuming and Postboy has had only one run this season. full story here.

have at least two starts.“He’s come through the race brilliantly

and he’s as bright as a button,” she said. full story here.

colt remains in guineas mixThe door is still ajar for what’s the story

(nZ) (Savabeel) to push his way through to Riccarton.

Co-trainer Stephen McKee concedes that time is against the impressive debut winner getting to the Gr.1 Sothys NZ 2000 Guineas, but he hasn’t entirely ruled it out either.

“The Guineas is probably too soon, although it will depend on his next start,” he said. full story here.

Miss Foxwood (Fastnet Rock)

Capella (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle)

Start Wondering (NZ) (Eighth Wonder)records tumble at taupoGifted filly capella (nZ) (Rip Van Winkle)

was among a trio of midweek record breakers at Taupo.

The Gr.1 NZB 1000 Guineas contender set a new course mark over 1300 metres on Thursday when she broke her maiden in 1.16.19 to better Victory Dragon’s (Bel Esprit) previous best of 1.17.74.

Los Vargas (NZ) (Fast ‘n’ Famous) also blazed over 1000 metres on Wednesday in 57.54 to go under Silver Eclipse’s (NZ) (Darci Brahma) track record of 57.66 while Oblivion (NZ) (Pins) broke Beautiful Man’s (NZ) (Patapan) past 1800 metre best of 1.50.29 when he ran 1.49.67.

Marky Mark heading to MelbournePlans for Marky Mark (Makfi) to take on

the best Australian three-year-olds have been confirmed.

Trainer Moira Murdoch was happy with his effort for fourth in Saturday’s Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas and he will be flown to Melbourne on Wednesday where he will

James rolls out black-type runnersRoger James is going for quality over

quantity this weekend.The Cambridge trainer has three runners,

progressive kiwi galloper back in business

start wondering (nZ) (Eighth Wonder) is building up for a return to front line action in Australia after overcoming a minor setback.

The five-year-old was laid low by illness following his impressive winning debut on his new home track in August for Rosehill trainer Chris Waller.

Start Wondering was sent to the champion Sydney horseman by Wanganui owner Steve Gudsell after posting four wins in his first eight starts from the River City stable of Paul Belsham. full story here.

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Global NZ bred WiNNers01/10/2015 - 07/10/2015

alamosa : castle hackett (nZ) (alapia by pins) 2010;03/10/2015, 1st Murtoa RC Cec Hopper & Sons Maiden P. 1200mSold by Henley Park at National Yearling Sale for $50000

captain rio : captain parker (nZ) (Joan’s chance by Volksraad) 2012;07/10/2015, 1st Gawler & Barossa JC Trevu House at Gawler Maiden P. 1100mSold by Westbury Stud at National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Sale for $10000

danroad : forseen (nZ) (swit by general nediym) 2009;04/10/2015, 1st Northam RC Toyota H. 1400mSold by Anna Scott Racing Stables at Ready to Run Sale for $30000

darci Brahma : darci’s affair (nZ) (Bye Bye affair by Black tie affair) 2010;04/10/2015, 1st Cootamundra TC Cootamundra Cup 1600mSold by Highfields Bloodstock at National Yearling Sale for $30000

darci Brahma : gamblestown (nZ) (inniskillen by centaine) 2010;05/10/2015, 1st ATC Cellarbrations H. 1400mSold by Pencarrow Stud at National Yearling Sale for $85000

duporth : ruettiger (nZ) (Be inspired by Zabeel) 2011;03/10/2015, 1st MRC The Cove Hotel H. 1200mSold by Curraghmore Stud at National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Sale for $105000Sold by Lyndhurst Farm at Ready to Run Sale for $150000

elusive city : canid (nZ) (fly to Me by danzig connection) 2010;03/10/2015, 1st Tara RC RPQ H. 1400m

encosta de lago : lord athenaeum (nZ) (danevade by danehill) 2010;07/10/2015, 1st Ballarat TC Hygain H. 1400m

falkirk : falamonte (nZ) (Monte karlo by Montjeu) 2010;07/10/2015, 1st Ballarat TC Sportsbet Watch Live H. 2200mSold by Mapperley Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $39000

high chaparral : electric dee Jay (nZ) (d.J. lightning by doneraile court) 2010;03/10/2015, 1st Kilcoy RC Butler McDermott Lawyers H. 1900mSold by Windsor Park Stud at National Yearling Sale for $240000

lucky unicorn : pixie Miss (nZ) (astral wind by spinning world) 2009;03/10/2015, 1st Bundarra JC Clubs NSW H. 1700m

Mastercraftsman : coachella (nZ) (d.J. lightning by doneraile court) 2011;07/10/2015, 1st Gawler & Barossa JC Gawler South Bakery H. 1500mSold by Windsor Park Stud at National Yearling Sale for $50000

Mr. nancho : Vision of hope (nZ) (hill of hope by danehill) 2011;04/10/2015, 1st Ballina JC Go the Broncos H. 1250m

australiano excuse needed : settlers way (nZ) (carla rossi by spectacular love) 2009;01/10/2015, 1st Cairns JC Melbourne Cup Tickets H. 1400mSold by Flemington Farm at National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Sale for $18000Sold by Curraghmore Stud at National Yearling Sale for $65000

o’reilly : global assault (nZ) (ungaro by centaine) 2010;01/10/2015, 1st Bendigo JC Jayco H. 1600mSold by Waikato Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $90000

one cool cat : solas (nZ) (keep alight by keeper) 2009;05/10/2015, 1st Echuca RC CIH Sales & Service H. 1600mSold by Shelby Park at National Yearling Sale for $1000

pentire : amarela (nZ) (chickens by danehill) 2011;03/10/2015, 1st MRC Champagne Pommery H. 1600mSold by Haunui Farm at National Yearling Sale for $70000

pentire : kiwi kate (nZ) (Miss katella by the commander) 2010;05/10/2015, 1st Echuca RC 1print H. 1400mSold by Hallmark Stud at National Yearling Sale for $360000

pentire : low places (nZ) (foxtrot by rory’s Jester) 2011;05/10/2015, 1st ATC TAB.com.au H. 2200mSold by Lyndhurst Farm at Ready to Run Sale for $150000

pins : totolo (nZ) (iman by Zemindar) 2008;04/10/2015, 1st Bairnsdale RC Lakes Bowls Club H. 1200m

savabeel : Black sheep (nZ) (demerara by danasinga) 2010;01/10/2015, 1st Bendigo JC Eye Clinic H. 1300mSold by Hallmark Stud at National Yearling Sale for $20000

shocking : Battlecamp (nZ) (Zelt by red ransom) 2012;01/10/2015, 1st Bendigo JC 3BO FM Maiden P. 1300mSold by Rich Hill Stud at National Yearling Sale for $60000

snitzel : fast nitz (nZ) (goolagong by giant’s causeway) 2011;02/10/2015, 1st Orange JC Train 365 H. 1280mSold by Rich Hill Stud at National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Sale for $1500

tavistock : imperial lass (nZ) (tricia ann by Zabeel) 2011;07/10/2015, 1st Ballarat TC John Deere H. 1600mSold by Cambridge Stud at National Yearling Sale for $125000

Zabeel : Brogue (nZ) (what can i say by khozaam) 2011;07/10/2015, 1st ATC Ranvet H. 1900mSold by Rich Hill Stud at National Yearling Sale for $120000

Zabeel : Blue lion (nZ) (danelish by great dane) 2008;04/10/2015, 1st SCTC Element on Coolum H. 1400mSold by Cambridge Stud at National Yearling Sale for $250000

Zabeel : preferment (nZ) (Better alternative by flying spur) 2011;04/10/2015, 1st VRC Turnbull S. Gr.1 2000mSold by Cambridge Stud at National Yearling Sale for $190000

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canny lad : house of luck (nZ) (tropicana by fusaichi pegasus) 2010;01/10/2015, 1st HKJC Xian H. 1400mSold by Westbury Stud at National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Sale for $10000Sold by Phoenix Park at National Yearling Sale for $60000

elusive city : fabulous one (nZ) (Beautiful unicorn by faltaat) 2011;01/10/2015, 1st HKJC Chengdu H. 1200mSold by Trelawney Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $28000

falkirk : alarico - horse aplenty (h.k.) (nZ) (flying spray by hunza court) 2007;04/10/2015, 1st HKJC Swallow H. 1650mSold by Poplar Lodge at NZ National Yearling Sale for $25000

guillotine : regency darling (nZ) (alleyrun by Volksraad) 2011;04/10/2015, 1st HKJC Magpie H. 1200mSold by Diamond Lodge at Ready to Run Sale for $180000Sold by Mapperley Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $30000

high chaparral : the show (nZ) (the Quarewan by supremo) 2010;01/10/2015, 1st HKJC Tianjin H. 1400mSold by Wentwood Grange at National Yearling Sale for $320000

iffraaj : franzac - none other (h.k.) (nZ) (fitzy by kingsttenham) 2010;01/10/2015, 1st HKJC Nanjing H. 1400m

le Bec fin : real generous (nZ) (Magic eclipse by trubisc) 2007;01/10/2015, 1st HKJC Shenyang H. 1600m

sandtrap : trendiful (nZ) (allaboutme by al akbar) 2010;07/10/2015, 1st HKJC Pine H. 1200mSold by Grangewilliam Stud at National Yearling Sale for $16000

scaredee cat : sweet as wilson - Best Jade triumph (h.k.) (nZ) (demerara by danasinga) 2009;07/10/2015, 1st HKJC Birch H. 1650m

danroad : court the toss - court the toss (Mac.) (nZ) (Bouquet toss by nureyev) 2009;02/10/2015, 1st Macau Dragon Bloodstock H. 1500mSold by Woodbine Farm at National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Sale for $6000

no excuse needed : shame on You (nZ) (My parlay by flying spur) 2010;02/10/2015, 1st Macau Magic Millions Insurance Brokers H. 1350mSold by Curraghmore Stud at National Yearling Sale for $40000

elusive city : fleur de paris (nZ) (gracin by keeper) 2011;03/10/2015, 1st Bourail Prix Lucien Pommelet 1200m

Battle paint : Mangatoetoenui (nZ) (scorched silk by lord Ballina) 2011;04/10/2015, 1st Singapore TC Panasonic Leadership S. 1200m

Jungle pocket : stanzout (nZ) (crazie punt by straight strike) 2005;02/10/2015, 1st Singapore TC Class 5 H. 1600m

king of roses : Q nine Maxim (nZ) (lady penelope by pentire) 2011;02/10/2015, 1st Singapore TC Maiden S. 1600mSold by Hedwood Thoroughbreds Ltd at South Island 2YO & Mixed Sale for $10000

per incanto : peer gynt (nZ) (arche by danasinga) 2012;02/10/2015, 1st Singapore TC Restricted Maiden S. 1000mSold by Lyndhurst Farm at Ready to Run Sale for $180000

red giant : nova strike (nZ) (la panthere by generous) 2012;02/10/2015, 1st Singapore TC Novice P. 1100mSold by Kiltannon Stables at Ready to Run Sale for $60000

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