Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Avantage filly sells for $2.1 million James Tzaferis@Jtzaf12:35pm Te Akau Principal David Ellis. Photo: Trish Dunell The Avantage story came full circle for Te Akau Racing on Thursday morning when David Ellis bought the star mare’s first foal for a sale-topping $2.1 million at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Ellis bought Avantage as a yearling for $210,000 in 2017, before she embarked on an incredible racing career that yielded 16 wins, including nine at Group 1 level. Coolmore Stud paid NZ$4.1 million for the daughter of Fastnet Rock via online auction in 2021 and mated her with young stallion Wootton Bassett, the sire of Group 1 winners Almanzor, King of Steel and Woodeed that stood in the Hunter Valley for the first time in 2021. Ellis said Lot 454 boasts very similar physical attributes to her champion dam. “We’re just over the moon to have a filly of her quality to train,” Ellis said. “A lot of people don’t realise but she (Avantage) had her first start as a two-year-old in September, she won that well, she raced again in October, she won the Karaka Millions. “She won a Group 1 as a two-year-old and she won Group 1 races at 1200m, 1400m, 1600m and 2000m – she was the absolute complete racehorse. “She’s an absolute dead ringer (of Avantage). “I thought this filly as athletic a filly as you’ll ever see. “If we want to train these top fillies you’ve got to come here and buy them and that’s what we are doing.” WATCH: David Ellis chats to JT about the Avantage filly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avantage story came full circle for Te Akau Racing on Thursday morning when David Ellis bought the star mare’s first foal for a sale-topping $2.1 million at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Ellis bought Avantage as a yearling for $210,000 in 2017, before she embarked on an incredible racing career that yielded 16 wins, including nine at Group 1 level. Coolmore Stud paid NZ$4.1 million for the daughter of Fastnet Rock via online auction in 2021 and mated her with young stallion Wootton Bassett, the sire of Group 1 winners Almanzor, King of Steel and Woodeed that stood in the Hunter Valley for the first time in 2021. Ellis said Lot 454 boasts very similar physical attributes to her champion dam. “We’re just over the moon to have a filly of her quality to train,” Ellis said. “A lot of people don’t realise but she (Avantage) had her first start as a two-year-old in September, she won that well, she raced again in October, she won the Karaka Millions. “She won a Group 1 as a two-year-old and she won Group 1 races at 1200m, 1400m, 1600m and 2000m – she was the absolute complete racehorse. “She’s an absolute dead ringer (of Avantage). “I thought this filly as athletic a filly as you’ll ever see. “If we want to train these top fillies you’ve got to come here and buy them and that’s what we are doing.” WATCH: David Ellis chats to JT about the Avantage filly.
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 So is Coolmore buying back their own filly? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 37 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: So is Coolmore buying back their own filly? Not sure what you're saying. Please explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 5 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Not sure what you're saying. Please explain. Well from earlier reports Big Dave is signing for yearlings on behalf of Coolmore and will train them. I presume Coolmore bred the filly in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 28 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: Well from earlier reports Big Dave is signing for yearlings on behalf of Coolmore and will train them. I presume Coolmore bred the filly in question. So what's your point? I think it's interesting that Te Akau have connected with Coolmore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 59 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: So what's your point? I think it's interesting that Te Akau have connected with Coolmore. My point is they appear to be buying back their own filly...you a bit thick! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 1 minute ago, holy ravioli said: My point is they appear to be buying back their own filly...you a bit thick! How do you know that? Are you on the inside? Are you a bit lightweight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Just now, Chief Stipe said: How do you know that? Are you on the inside? Are you a bit lightweight? 1+1=2 in my world.😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 1 minute ago, holy ravioli said: 1+1=2 in my world.😉 Yes but your world is a bit special. You could buy a share. https://www.teakauracing.com/yearling/lot-454-wootton-bassett-avantage-bay-filly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 8 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: 1+1=2 in my world.😉 Trust me Coolmore own zero percent. Just like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, holy ravioli said: Well from earlier reports Big Dave is signing for yearlings on behalf of Coolmore and will train them. I presume Coolmore bred the filly in question. One colt doesn't make a summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 16 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Trust me Coolmore own zero percent. Just like me. Only $5635 a month for fees.AUD too I expect.😃 What makes you say that Coolmore own...zero %? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: Only $5635 a month for fees.AUD too I expect.😃 What makes you say that Coolmore own...zero %? They own Zero %. I know and I have a fair idea who owns a big share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: They own Zero %. I know and I have a fair idea who owns a big share. It's NZD...Now why would you be privy to this info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Just now, holy ravioli said: It's NZD...Now why would you be privy to this info? Knowledge. Coolmore wouldn't syndicate a filly like that and there are only a few players that would invest that much be it in NZ or OZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 minute ago, Chief Stipe said: Knowledge. Coolmore wouldn't syndicate a filly like that and there are only a few players that would invest that much be it in NZ or OZ. They're selling shares Einstein...you can buy 5%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: They're selling shares Einstein...you can buy 5%. Coolmore ISN'T selling shares. Te Akau is! Dim wit. $60k even you could buy 2.5%! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Just now, Chief Stipe said: Coolmore ISN'T selling shares. Te Akau is! Dim wit. No kidding!Never suggested Coolmore were syndicating it after BIG Dave purchased it. No reason why they could not retain a %. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Just now, holy ravioli said: No kidding!Never suggested Coolmore were syndicating it after BIG Dave purchased it. No reason why they could not retain a %. Umm but you did...about your first post on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 3 hours ago, holy ravioli said: So is Coolmore buying back their own filly? Um this post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 minute ago, Chief Stipe said: Umm but you did...about your first post on this thread. Um buying back your own horses is not unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I would imagine it is largely based on the performance of the handy southern stayer who won the Riverton Cup and has boosted the family no end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Just now, Doomed said: I would imagine it is largely based on the performance of the handy southern stayer who won the Riverton Cup and has boosted the family no end. Of course!!!😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 4 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: Um buying back your own horses is not unusual. Actually quite rare. Although strange things happen if you want to run in the sales sweepstakes races. Afterall why bother paying commission PLUS an entry fee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Actually quite rare. Although strange things happen if you want to run in the sales sweepstakes races. Afterall why bother paying commission PLUS an entry fee! Not rare at all.Ever been to the sales? I remember Big Dave paying $2million for the best colt he had ever seen.....Saperavi=a dud. In those days he could be relied on to buy Pencarrows top yearlings and syndicate them.Had a good thing going. Bromley bloodstock could tell you a few stories about the ups and downs of 'dealing' bloodstock.You have to learn..fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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