Geez Huey they even talk them up in Queensland!!! Just like NZ.

[Chief Stipe]

Stakes-Winning Debut for $1.2million I Am Invincible Filly - Full Brother MM 2025

Tara Madgwick - Saturday November 30

A heavy 10 track at Doomben on Saturday did nothing to dampen the potential of exciting two year-old I Am Invincible filly Hi Barbie, who opened her account with a stylish victory in the $200,000 Listed BRC Phelan Ready Stakes (1110m).

Trained by Tony Gollan for the Acton family as was her top class dam Outback Barbie, Hi Barbie won a recent trial by seven lengths and was sent off as favourite despite taking on more experienced rivals in Cuddles for Kimmy and Secret Sort.

She had too much class for them and kicked away to win by a length booking her place in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic in January.

 

“This wasn't an option I loved, running a rookie filly on this heavy track," said a relieved Gollan.

"It was probably as nervous as I've been coming to the races for a first starter.

"Not because of how good she is, it's just that she means a lot to the Acton family and to our family.

"I didn't love that sort of heavy ground for her, I just hoped her class would shine through.

"She was just better than them today."

 

$1.2million for Hi Barbie at the Gold Coast in 2024.

Hi Barbie was a $1.2million Magic Millions purchase from Yarraman Park for Gollan Racing/Jennifer Acton and has a full brother headed to Magic Millions 2025 as Lot 755 for Yarraman Park.

Bred by the late central Queensland cattle farmer Alan Acton, who died last year in a tragic helicopter crash, Hi Barbie was bought by Acton's widow Jennifer and is the first foal from multiple stakes-winner and $1.5million earner Outback Barbie, a full sister to another stakes-winner in the aptly named Barbie’s Sister.

Sadly for the Acton family, Outback Barbie lost a Snitzel filly foal early in the spring, however she is now back in foal to I Am Invincible.

Hi Barbie is the 112^th stakes-winner for I Am Invincible and is the very first for Spirit of Boom as a broodmare sire.

 

 

 

 

Visit the profile page for I Am Invincible

I Am Invincible in upcoming sales:

52 lots at MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale

3 lots at NZB Karaka Book 1

4 lots at Inglis Classic Yearling Sale

 

Race Result - Aquis Stallions Phelan Ready Plate LR 1110m

Doomben Track: Heavy(10) Time: 1:07.25

[Chief Stipe]

On 23/11/2024 at 5:53 PM, Huey said:

They are flying , their $1.3m Snitzel  colt winning a 2yo Listed race today ... so good to see plucky battlers pick up a race like this with a cheap one.

Saved you some time in reposting @Huey

[Huey]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

Saved you some time in reposting @Huey

Look at that racing where some real juvenile talent is.

[Chief Stipe]

6 minutes ago, Huey said:

Look at that racing where some real juvenile talent is.

So Queensland is better than NZ?  

[Murray Fish]

2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

So Queensland is better than NZ?  

Both Queensland and New Zealand have significant horse racing industries, but they differ in scale and economic impact.

Queensland:

The racing industry in Queensland generates over $2.4 billion in value-added contribution to the economy.

It sustains around 15,839 full-time equivalent jobs.

The industry sees more than 675,300 attendances at race meetings annually.

New Zealand:

The racing industry in New Zealand generates close to $1.9 billion in value-added contribution to the economy.

It sustains around 13,632 full-time equivalent jobs.

The industry sees more than 639,100 attendances at race meetings annually.

While Queensland's racing industry has a larger economic impact and more jobs, New Zealand's industry also plays a crucial role in its economy and community.

[Murray Fish]

then there is this:

How many Group one races are there in Queensland each year?

In Queensland, there are eight Group 1 races each year. These races are part of the state's major racing carnivals, including the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival and the Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival2.

how many group one races in nz each season?

In New Zealand, there are 20 Group 1 races each season. These races are part of the country's major racing carnivals and include prestigious events like the New Zealand Derby, Auckland Cup, Wellington Cup, and the Tarzino Trophy.