Classic weekend for Wattle Brae-breds

MAY 2009: Wattle Brae Stud bred progeny of Taimazov (Arg) posted the breed’s best-ever results in notable 3-year-old company when Chakvetadze and Astro Gain won and placed in Group company respectively.

The Group 3 GCTC Gold Coast Guineas (1200m) witnessed Chakvetadze to the fore, winning the competitive contest in the brilliant time of 1m08.81s. The filly went to post as the $4.60 second favourite and defeated a strong field of colts, geldings and fillies from all states, including the Sydney invaders Desuetude, Youthful Jack and Whitefriars.

In South Australia, Astro Gains chased home VRC Victoria Derby winner Rebel Raider to post a highly commendable second placing in the Group 1 SAJC South Australian Derby. The son of Taimazov had three-quarters of a length to spare over Fitoussi in third, with the likes of smart Melbourne performer Larry’s Never Late and promising Sydney galloper Naval Escort finishing in the beaten division.

Both Chakvetadze and Astro Gains are products of established Wattle Brae Stud broodmares and have close relations residing on the stud. Indeed, the respective dams of Chakvetadze and Astro Gains were both covered by Court Commands in 2008.

Author: Wattle Brae Stud 03/05/2009.