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Santa Ana Lane Deserves The Accolades

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It takes a special horse to win more than one Group One race – win four and its an exceptional achievement deserving of the highest accolades.

Santa Ana Lane wins the VRC Classic Picture: Racing and Sports

Santa Ana Lane, a son of the former shuttle sire Lope De Vega, joined that elite group with his fourth G1 success in 13 months at Flemington on Saturday with a victory that elevates him to the top of Australia’s sprint rankings.

Appreciating a return to a firmer surface than he encountered in the rain-affected The Everest at Randwick last month, Santa Ana Lane powered home over the top of his rivals in the last 200m to win the G1 VRC Sprint Classic (1200m) at Flemington over the best sprint field assembled in Australia this year.

In beating the likes of dual Everest winner Redzel and a host of other local and international G1 performers Santa Ana Lane (Lope De Vega x Fast Fleet by Fastnet Rock) became the only sprinter in the world to win four G1 sprints since mid-2017.

The Anthony Freedman-trained [6YO gelding has now won nine of his 31 career starts including the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m), G1 Goodwood Stakes (1200m) and G1 Stradbroke Handicap (1350m), amassing $3,473,961 in career prizemoney

Bred by Dyson Hore-Lacy and raced by Melbourne-based The William Street Syndicate, Santa Ana Lane was purchased by Justin Bahen under The Flemington Bloodstock banner for $80,000 from the Rosemount Stud draft at the 2014 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale.

“That’s four Group 1s in a year basically, it doesn’t get any better than that,’’ Bahen said after Saturday’s victory.

“It’s a tragedy the rain came on Everest Day but today certainly goes a long way to making up for that.’’

Anthony Freedman said more sprint goals awaited Santa Ana Lane in 2019.

“It’s been a great 12 months or so and we’ll put him away now and see what we can do next year,” Freedman said.

Santa Ana Lane is one of 50 stakes winners including six G1 by Lope De Vega, a French Derby winner who shuttled to Patinack Farm for four years from 2011 to 2014.

He now stands at Ballylinch Stud in Ireland.

Santa Ana Lane is the only foal to race from the winning Fastnet Rock mare Fast Fleet, a three-quarter sister to the Macau stakes-placed Strategy (Danehill) and a half-sister to G3 Waikato Guineas winner Blimey O’Reilly (O’Reilly) and Listed winner Flag Officer (Excites).

Santa Ana Lane’s third dam Far Flying (Far North) was a US Listed winner and dam of G3 winner Dalhart (Forty Niner) and Listed winner Rose Frances (Crafty Prospector).

Fast Fleet has a 2YO filly by Kuroshio, a yearling filly by Toorak Toff and was covered by Frosted in September.

16:10

Vrc Sprint Classic (G1)

Age: 3yo and up Type: OPEN

AUD $1,002,500

1200m TURF GOOD

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Santa Ana Lane bounced back quickly after his sixth in The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 13 when unsuited by the heavy 9 conditions, to score impressively here, his ninth win and his fourth at Group 1 level. He was ridden patiently as usual and settled in second last place in the 14-horse field, behind a quick tempo, before improving between runners at the 200m. He then finished brilliantly, hit the front on passing the 100m and fought back to win well. In Her Time raced in tenth place, in the centre of the field, angled closer to the flat side at the 200m challenged at the 100m and battled gamely for a very good (neck) second. Jungle Cat raced in eighth place, not far off the leaders, went quickly to be in a challenging position at the 300m and then fought well to dead-heat for third with Pierata, who had been a handy sixth, challenged at the 300m before fighting gamely to share the minor placing. The favourite Redzel raced close to the leader (Invincible Star) at a quick tempo, but was under riding from the 200m before fighting on for (2.6 lengths) fifth, just in front of Spirit Of Valor who was also close to the pace and did well in holding on for (2.7 lengths) sixth with Spright making late ground for (2.8 lengths) seventh.

Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam

Jockey
Trainer

SP
WT

1st

3. SANTA ANA LANE (AUS) 6yo G
LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) - FAST FLEET (AUS)

MARK ZAHRA
ANTHONY FREEDMAN

$10
58.5kg

William St (Mgr: M A Ramsden)

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2014 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale (257) \| Rosemont Stud, Gnarwarre \| Flemington Bloodstock Agency \| AUD $ 80,000		2014 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale (257)	Rosemont Stud, Gnarwarre	Flemington Bloodstock Agency	AUD $ 80,000

2nd

12. IN HER TIME (AUS) 6yo M
TIME THIEF (AUS) - HELL IT'S HOT (AUS)

COREY BROWN
KRIS LEES

$12
56.5kg

Orbis Bloodstock (Mgr: W L Hui) & P J Brown

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2021 Chairman's Sale (27) \| Newgate Consignment, Aberdeen \| Yu Long Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd \| AUD $ 2,200,000	2021 Chairman's Sale (27)	Newgate Consignment, Aberdeen	Yu Long Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd		AUD $ 2,200,000
\| Inglis \| 2020 Chairman's Sale (42) \| Yarraman Park Stud, Scone \| Newgate Bloodstock \| AUD $ 2,000,000	2020 Chairman's Sale (42)	Yarraman Park Stud, Scone	Newgate Bloodstock		AUD $ 2,000,000
\| Inglis \| 2014 Classic Yearling Sale Summer Book (200) \| Kanangra, Scone \| Psd. AUD $ 38,000 Res. AUD $ 40,000	2014 Classic Yearling Sale Summer Book (200)	Kanangra, Scone		Psd. AUD $ 38,000	Res. AUD $ 40,000

3rd

5. JUNGLE CAT (IRE) 6yo H
IFFRAAJ (GB) - MIKE'S WILDCAT (USA)

WILLIAM BUICK
C APPLEBY

$26
58.5kg

Godolphin Management Co Ltd

3rd

6. PIERATA (AUS) 4yo H
PIERRO (AUS) - NOVEMBER FLIGHT (AUS)

TOMMY BERRY
GREGORY HICKMAN

$7
58.5kg

G Hickman, R Wilson, W Clegg, Dr G Clegg, Mrs C Clegg, A Gianesi, A Merritt, K Ayton, B Turton, M Mathews, C Testa, V Sikais, Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), T Bonello, J Zammit, M Aurisch, A Carney, Mrs T Carney & Pierata Stallion (Mgr: S McGrath)

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2023 Fundraiser for the Holland Family & National Jockeys Trust (9) \| Dean Holland Family, Melbourne, Vic \| Kambula Stud \| AUD $ 30,000		2023 Fundraiser for the Holland Family & National Jockeys Trust (9)	Dean Holland Family, Melbourne, Vic	Kambula Stud	AUD $ 30,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2016 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (478) \| Kitchwin Hills Scone Nsw (As Agent) \| Greg Hickman \| AUD $ 160,000		2016 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (478)	Kitchwin Hills Scone Nsw (As Agent)	Greg Hickman	AUD $ 160,000

5th

1. REDZEL (AUS) 6yo G
SNITZEL (AUS) - MILLRICH (AUS)

KERRIN MCEVOY
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN

$2.88
58.5kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2014 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (565) \| Marquee Stud Willow Tree Nsw (As Agent) \| Triple Crown Syndications \| AUD $ 120,000	2014 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (565)	Marquee Stud Willow Tree Nsw (As Agent)	Triple Crown Syndications		AUD $ 120,000
\| Inglis \| 2013 Australian Weanling and Bloodstock Stock Sale (406) \| Ppb Advisory As Receivers And Managers Of Lee Fleming Thoroughbreds (Unreserved Dispersal) \| Marquee Stud Pty Ltd \| AUD $ 45,000	2013 Australian Weanling and Bloodstock Stock Sale (406)	Ppb Advisory As Receivers And Managers Of Lee Fleming Thoroughbreds (Unreserved Dispersal)	Marquee Stud Pty Ltd		AUD $ 45,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2013 National Weanling Sale (180) \| Eliza Park (As Agent) \| Psd. AUD $ 55,000 Res. AUD $ 60,000	2013 National Weanling Sale (180)	Eliza Park (As Agent)		Psd. AUD $ 55,000	Res. AUD $ 60,000

6th

8. SPIRIT OF VALOR (USA) 4yo H
WAR FRONT (USA) - STONE HOPE (USA)

WAYNE LORDAN
AIDAN O'BRIEN

$26
58.5kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2021 August Online Sale (32) \| Ryland Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Lethbridge, Vic \| Psd. AUD $ 9,000 Res. AUD $ 9,500	2021 August Online Sale (32)	Ryland Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Lethbridge, Vic		Psd. AUD $ 9,000	Res. AUD $ 9,500
\| Inglis \| 2021 MARCH (Late) Online Sale (312) \| Esker Lodge \| AUD $ 40,000	2021 MARCH (Late) Online Sale (312)				AUD $ 40,000
\| Keeneland - USA \| 2014 November Breeding Stock Sale (842) \| Nursery Place, Agent \| Clear Ridge Stables \| USD $ 850,000	2014 November Breeding Stock Sale (842)	Nursery Place, Agent	Clear Ridge Stables		USD $ 850,000

7th

13. SPRIGHT (AUS) 5yo M
HINCHINBROOK (AUS) - DASHOFF (AUS)

DAMIEN OLIVER
GARRY FRAZER

$31
56.5kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2015 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale (660) \| Grange Thoroughbreds, Arcadia \| Inglis As Agent \| AUD $ 100,000		2015 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale (660)	Grange Thoroughbreds, Arcadia	Inglis As Agent	AUD $ 100,000
\| Inglis \| 2014 Australian Broodmare and Weanling Sale (147) \| Holbrook Thoroughbreds, Scone \| Gary Mudgway Bloodstock \| AUD $ 12,000		2014 Australian Broodmare and Weanling Sale (147)	Holbrook Thoroughbreds, Scone	Gary Mudgway Bloodstock	AUD $ 12,000

8th

2. BRAVE SMASH (JPN) 5yo H
TOSEN PHANTOM (JPN) - TOSEN SMASH (JPN)

CRAIG WILLIAMS
DARREN WEIR

$17
58.5kg

9th

7. KEMENTARI (AUS) 4yo H
LONHRO (AUS) - YAVANNA (AUS)

GLYN SCHOFIELD
JAMES CUMMINGS

$8.5
58.5kg

10th

4. REDKIRK WARRIOR (GB) 7yo G
NOTNOWCATO (GB) - FLAG (GB)

REGAN BAYLISS
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$12
58.5kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2012 October Yearling Sale Book 2 (1575) \| Manor House Stud, Middleham \| Jill Lamb Bloodstock \| GNS 22,000		2012 October Yearling Sale Book 2 (1575)	Manor House Stud, Middleham	Jill Lamb Bloodstock	GNS 22,000

11th

9. INTELLIGENCE CROSS (USA) 4yo H
WAR FRONT (USA) - GOOD VIBES (ARG)

DAMIAN LANE
AIDAN O'BRIEN

$201
58.5kg

12th

14. INVINCIBLE STAR (AUS) 4yo M
I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) - ROMANY FLYER (AUS)

STEPHEN BASTER
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT

$26
56.5kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2019 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (872) \| Yarraman Park Stud, Scone, Nsw \| Tom Magnier/James Bester Bloodstock \| AUD $ 1,450,000		2019 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (872)	Yarraman Park Stud, Scone, Nsw	Tom Magnier/James Bester Bloodstock	AUD $ 1,450,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2016 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (550) \| Yarraman Park Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent) \| Gai Waterhouse Racing/Julian Blaxland \| AUD $ 200,000		2016 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (550)	Yarraman Park Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent)	Gai Waterhouse Racing/Julian Blaxland	AUD $ 200,000

13th

10. U S NAVY FLAG (USA) 3yo C
WAR FRONT (USA) - MISTY FOR ME (IRE)

RYAN MOORE
AIDAN O'BRIEN

$17
58kg

14th

11. FLEET REVIEW (USA) 3yo C
WAR FRONT (USA) - A STAR IS BORN (IRE)

JAMES MCDONALD
AIDAN O'BRIEN

$81
58kg

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Santa Ana Lane Deserves The Accolades

Flemington

Saturday, 10th November 2018

Vrc Sprint Classic (G1)

Vrc Sprint Classic (G1)

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