Geegees Mistruth Surprises With G1 Robert Sangster Stakes Victory

[Chief Stipe]

 

Geegees Mistruth Surprises With G1 Robert Sangster Stakes Victory

Dane Squance - Saturday April 25

In a race that can often produce a rough result, with the last favourite to win the race being Champion Black Caviar back in 2012, this year’s running of the $1m G1 SAJC Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville saw another upset result as 30/1 chance Geegees Mistruth claimed the prize.https://bitofayarn.com

Having won the race prior, the G1 Australasian Oaks for B2B Thoroughbreds and Chris Waller, jockey James McDonald was after a rinse and repeat effort as the trio saddled up race favourite Generosity who was coming off a narrow last start fifth in the G1 Galaxy. https://bitofayarn.com

 

Winner of the $1m G1 SAJC Robert Sangster Stakes - Geegees Mistruth is the first elite level winner for her sire Wordsmith - Image George Sal/Racing Photos

As the gates crashed open, Michael Mehegan’s 100/1 chance Bossy Benita went forward to lead with the Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman trained Bridal Waltz on her outside while last year’s Robert Sangster Stakes winner Charm Stone was wider again in third.

 

Generosity was getting a cosy run in fourth, while another of the favoured runners Point Barrow was in last position, racing on the outside of fellow Yarraman Park graduate Flying For Fun.

As Bridal Waltz took the lead in the home straight, the runs were starting to come from everywhere as Stretan Angel was looking for room towards the rail as Charm Stone and Super Smink were both appearing chances down the outside. https://bitofayarn.com

Hitting the lead at the 100m mark, Charm Stone looked set for consecutive wins, but Jordan Childs aboard the Mark Walker trained Geegees Mistruth was accelerating at high speed down the outside with Point Barrow and Flying For Fun also making their presence felt.

When the line was reached, it was a four-way photo with Geegees Mistruth diving through the middle to win by a nose from Bridal Waltz on her inside with another nose back to Charm Stone in third, followed by another nose margin to Flying For Fun back in fourth. https://bitofayarn.com

Having started her race career in Tasmania where the mare recorded four black type victories for local trainer Stuart Gandy, Geegees Mistruth was having just her seventh start for Mark Walker on Saturday.

Recording her seventh career win, coupled with a further seven placed efforts from 19 starts, Geegees Mistruth took her earnings to $1,273,310.

Speaking on behalf of Te Akau Racing’s Australian trainer Mark Walker, assistant Ben Gleeson felt that the mare had been unlucky on numerous occasions.

“She came to us last spring. We acquired her through some mutual friend we promised we’d win a big one with her,” said Gleeson.

“She came over in great order. Stuart Gandy did a great job with her as a young horse. She’s had nothing but doors shut on her. Her journey over spring and autumn sums up racing. There’s a lot of lows but the highs are worth it.

“We were wondering when we were going to have some luck and we did when it mattered the most.

"Just credit to the staff at home. They're working their backsides off. It's been a good month, we've won two group ones, but it's been a long year and they deserve all the hard work they put in morning and night.

“Just got the most amazing group of staff and clients, they just deserve this result.

“We were watching the run. She got shuffled back a bit further than we thought, but she's never had clear running in, I think, all the runs we've had her for, really, apart from probably Flemington down the straight.

“She just peeled off the backs and I thought, 'Oh, here we go.' And she, very rarely, changes legs, and you sort of saw her do it for the first time in a long time. Credit to Jordy— he got his hands down in her neck and got the head down when it counted."

Recording just his second G1 victory, jockey Jordan Childs felt the race worked out perfectly.

“It's been a long time between drinks,” said Childs. “Written By in 2018, I've had quite a few placings in between in the big group ones, and I was sort of hoping my second one would come a bit sooner, but anyway, still very grateful for the ride and the connections. And, yeah, winning another group one, it's great.”

“It worked out perfectly. She's obviously a mare that can get quite up and about and do a few things wrong, but she was really relaxed today.

“She went down to the gates lovely, stood in there well. She began nicely out of there and I just wanted to ride her where she was really comfortable.

“I managed to get on that three-wide line behind Willow, and he got moving at the right time and just allowed me just to track up for as long as possible.

“And once I presented her, she quickened up well, we were getting challenged by the other horses, and she was able to hold on.

“I wasn’t sure (who won), and I was looking up the drone to see where it was going, and it was pretty close to me, but Zahra was there as well, so I wasn’t sure if it was me and him, and then he said that I won.

“Winning another group one, it’s great.”

Bred by P A & E J Geard, Geegees Mistruth is the best of four winners from four to the races out of the Jetball mare Miss Mana, whose current 3yo, Geegees Missile is a stakes placed, winner of four races.

 

Geegees Mistruth is the best of eight stakes winners for Testa Rossa stallion Wordsmith

Having been covered by Wordsmith in every season since, Miss Mana has a yearling gelding, followed by a filly foaled in the spring before the mare was one of just three covers the stallion made last season.

The best of 22 stakes performers for the Testa Rossa stallion Wordsmith, Geegees Mistruth has the honour of becoming his first elite level winner.

 

 

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Race Result - Sportsbet Robert Sangster Stakes Gr1 1200m

Morphettville Track: Good(4) Time: 1:10.03

1

 

Geegees Mistruth

 - 4m Wordsmith (AUS) x Miss Mana (AUS) (Jetball (AUS))

Tnr: M W Walker Rdr: Jordan Childs 56.5

2

0.1

Bridal Waltz

 - 4m Snitzel (AUS) x Charleston Dancer (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))

Tnr: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman Rdr: B Melham 56.5

3

0.1

Charm Stone

 - 5m I Am Invincible (AUS) x Najoom (AUS) (Northern Meteor (AUS))

Tnr: M Price & M Kent Jnr Rdr: M Zahra 56.5

I Am Invincible

MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale $1,550,000

Seller: Emirates Park, Murrurundi, NSW

Buyer: Sheamus Mills Bloodstock (FBAA)

4

0.1

Flying For Fun

 - 4m Spieth (NZ) x Vol Prive (AUS) (Sebring (AUS))

Tnr: Bryce Heys Rdr: Zac Lloyd 56.5

5

0.7

Point Barrow

 - 3f Blue Point (IRE) x Take Pride (AUS) (Reward For Effort (AUS))

Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: D W Stackhouse 54.5

6

1.8

Generosity

 - 5m Divine Prophet (AUS) x Orabelle (AUS) (Casino Prince (AUS))

Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J B Mc Donald 56.5

7

1.9

My Gladiola

 - 3f I Am Invincible (AUS) x Villa Verde (AUS) (Not A Single Doubt (AUS))

Tnr: John McArdle Rdr: J Mott 54.5

8

2.6

Super Smink

 - 5m Super One (AUS) x Sminky Shorts (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))

Tnr: D L Morton Rdr: Craig Williams 56.5

9

3.1

Bossy Benita

 - 4m So You Think (NZ) x Bossy Woman (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Tnr: M J Mehegan Rdr: W Egan 56.5

10

3.9

Benedetta

 - 6m Hellbent (AUS) x Whatalovelyday (AUS) (Domesday (AUS))

Tnr: C Maher Rdr: Jamie Melham 56.5

11

3.9

Ameena

 - 4m Tassort (AUS) x Emaan (AUS) (Harbour Watch (IRE))

Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: Todd Pannell 56.5

12

4.5

Stretan Angel

 - 5m Harry Angel (IRE) x Sretan (AUS) (Bernardini (USA))

Tnr: P Stokes Rdr: Lachlan Neindorf 56.5

13

7.1

Skybird

 - 5m Exosphere (AUS) x Real Desire (AUS) (Wanted (AUS))

Tnr: Mitchell Freedman Rdr: John Allen 56.5

[hesi]

TA Facebook comment

7:18 p.m. (NZ) - 4:48 p.m. (SA) R8 12 Geegees Mistruth (4 m Wordsmith – Miss Mana) – Jordan Childs; she finished strongly for second following an economical trip in the Open Handicap 1100 metres on 3 April at Ballarat, and contests the A$1 million Group 1 Sportsbet Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m). Two starts ago she went an eye-catcher in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) on 7 March at Flemington. A six-time winner to 1400 metres, she’s drawn an ideal gate (5) to race well again and could well surprise. NZ TAB fixed odds: $23.00 & $5.50.

[Chief Stipe]

How can anyone say that the win by Geegees Mistruth "has nothing to do with Te Akau in any way"?

[Shab]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

How can anyone say that the win by Geegees Mistruth "has nothing to do with Te Akau in any way"?

Who says dat?

[Shab]

Shoulda paid at least twice as much. Some musta got plenty. Good on them. Nobody told me. Thought I was home with Charm Stone. 

[Shab]

9 hours ago, hesi said:

TA Facebook comment

7:18 p.m. (NZ) - 4:48 p.m. (SA) R8 12 Geegees Mistruth (4 m Wordsmith – Miss Mana) – Jordan Childs; she finished strongly for second following an economical trip in the Open Handicap 1100 metres on 3 April at Ballarat, and contests the A$1 million Group 1 Sportsbet Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m). Two starts ago she went an eye-catcher in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) on 7 March at Flemington. A six-time winner to 1400 metres, she’s drawn an ideal gate (5) to race well again and could well surprise. NZ TAB fixed odds: $23.00 & $5.50.

More useful to post stuff like this before race not after 

[curious]

4 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

How can anyone say that the win by Geegees Mistruth "has nothing to do with Te Akau in any way"?

Sorry you've lost me. What does it have to do with Te Akau?

[curious]

2 hours ago, curious said:

Sorry you've lost me. What does it have to do with Te Akau?

Oh, I might have misunderstood your comment. It's obviously from one of their training establishments. Is that what you meant?

[hesi]

Mark Walker is the head trainer and a director of Te Akau Racing both here and in Aus.

I presume that it is TA money that has set up the stable in Cranbourne

Edited April 26 by hesi

[hesi]

Te Akau Stud Ltd are the 100% owners of Te Akau Racing Ltd

Here is the shareholding of TA Stud

[curious]

So, what on earth is the issue?

[Huey]

Im not in the Tangerine Army , but id venture to say the mare has been with TA longer than Ohope Wins has with Waller (and alot of others)

We have to be fair about these comparisons and I think full credit has to go to the Tangerine Army in winning that G1 on Saturday 

 

[Chief Stipe]

2 hours ago, curious said:

So, what on earth is the issue?

Ask the yapping Chihuahua.

There is a group of intellectual lightweights that can't understand the concept of a corporate horse training model.  Which surprises me when some profess to be highly successful business owners.  That said there is a small group that for probably nefarious means are manipulating narratives. 

[hesi]

16 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

Ask the yapping Chihuahua.

There is a group intellectual lightweights that can't understand the concept of a corporate horse training model.  Which surprises me when some profess to be highly successful business owners.  That said there is a small group that for probably nefarious means are manipulating narratives. 

Well it can't be for establishing credibility lol

[hesi]

Winner: GG's Group 1 Adelaide Glory

Directly involved in 12 of 16 premiership titles for Te Akau, trainer Mark Walker broke new ground when Geegees Mistruth (4 m Wordsmith – Miss Mana, by Jetball) won the A$1 million Group 1 Sportsbet Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) on Saturday at Morphettville.

Te Akau Racing has won 34 stakes in Australia, including 15 Group One, since Gingernuts (Iffraaj) won the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) in 2017, and Geegees Misstruth provided their first in South Australia.

Walker commenced training for Te Akau on 1997, winning five Champion Trainer titles before setting up shop for the stable in 2011 in Singapore, where he won a further four premierships, and returned home in 2022 to quickly set a New Zealand record of 203 wins in the 2022/23 season, in a sequence that has Te Akau winning the last six premierships in a row and currently leading with 114 wins this season, with over $7.7 million in prize money.

The winner of seven races from 19 starts and now NZ$1,522,836 in prize money, Geegees Mistruth had her first start for Walker last October, and staged some super performances to place in four of seven starts, while being unlucky not to have won.

Two starts ago, she finished strongly in the Newmarket Handicap (Gr. 1, 1200m) on 7 March at Flemington, and most recently emulated for second following an economical trip in the Open Handicap 1100 metres on 3 April at Ballarat.

In a race previously won by the unbeaten superstar Black Caviar (Bel Esprit), Geegees Mistruth began well for jockey Jordan Childs, son of iconic Kiwi jockey Greg Childs, before steadying for cover beyond midfield (ninth), but she was able track clear at will entering the home straight and produced her customary strong finish to score in a blanket finish.

“I’m very grateful to the connections and to win another Group One, it’s great,” said Childs, who recently rode his 1000th winner.

“It worked out perfectly and she was really relaxed today. I got into the three-wide line, got moving at the right time, and she quickened up well.

“Dad (Greg Childs) rode 72 Group One winners, so I’m 70 behind him now.”

On Good4 footing, Geegees Mistruth ran 1200 metres in 1:10.0, last 600m in 33.4, and drifted in betting to pay $38.40 & $8.30 on the NZ TAB tote.

“It was a very satisfying win today in Adelaide,” Walker said. “Her barrier manners had been well documented after rearing at the start and taking no part in the Oakleigh Plate (Gr. 1, 1100m), but we entrusted the help of Julien Welsh and his wonderful team, to help with the barriers.

“Ben (Gleeson) and I were impressed when watching her work together on Monday and Laura Winks, who rides her, said it was an outstanding piece of work.

“It’s great for the owners, they’ve been great supporters, flown over from Tasmania for her races. They went through the low in February on Oakleigh Plate Day at Caulfield, and now the high of today.

“She’s only a four-year-old and she’s going to continue to be a really nice mare going forward, as well, and obviously now as a Group One winner, it’s the ultimate for them.”

Assistant trainer Ben Gleeson added: “She arrived in our camp in the spring and she came over in great order from Tasmania, after being trained by Stuart Gandy who did a wonderful job with her.

“We’ve got a great connection with the ownership group and we promised them we’d try and win a big race with her, and she’s had nothing but doors close, with runs, and bad luck.

“It’s sums up racing there are a lot of lows but when the highs happen, they’re certainly worth it and this mare is now a Group One winner.

“It’s a credit to the staff at home. They’re working their backsides off, but it’s been a good month, we’ve won two Group Ones, and they deserve it for all the hard work they put into the horses, morning and night.

“We’ve got the most amazing group of staff and clients and they all deserve results like this.

“She very rarely changes legs, but we saw her do it today and credit to Jordy (Childs) he got his hands down her neck and got there.

“We’re pretty fortunate at Cranbourne. You’ll hear from all the trainers, we’ve got the greatest training facilities in Australia. We’ve got the sand hills out the back, where she (Geegees Mistruth) just lives, and Laura Winks that rides her has done an amazing job.

“Oceane (Gonel) looks after her. She’s not an easy mare, she’s very temperamental, but she’s got a beautiful soul back in the stables, hence why she’s loved by the staff. On game day, she knows where the white line is.”

Bred and owned by Elizabeth Geard Racing (Mgr: B Geard), dual Group Three and Listed winner Geegees Mistruth provided the first Group One victory for her sire, Wordsmith (Testa Rossa), while dam Miss Mana has now left four winners of 20 races.

Miss Mana has a New Zealand flavour in her pedigree, being by former Fairdale Stud stallion Jetball (Marscay), in turn out of a mare by Sackford (Stop The Music), who also stood in NZ, the sire of outstanding filly and 2000 Guineas (Gr. 1, 1600m) winner Facing The Music.

Walker also had Wonderful Sky (2 f Ole Kirk – Medic) at the meeting, who followed a close debut second with a strong win in the Maiden 2YO Fillies 1100 metres on 9 April at Pakenham, and stepped up with a terrific run for second in the $150,000 Sportsbet Breeders’ Stakes (Gr. 3, 1200m).

Te Akau took their overall Group One tally to 106 with the success by Geegees Mistruth, after Return To Conquer (Snitzel), now standing at Waikato Stud, won the Sistema Stakes (Gr. 1, 1200m) last March at Ellerslie, and Seize The Day (I Am Invincible) winning the Sires’ Produce Stakes (Gr. 1, 1400m) and Belle Cheval (Savabeel) in the Vinery Stud Stakes (Gr. 1, 2000m) provided Group One wins 104 and 105 on 28 March.

Geegees Misstruth was strapped by Oceane Gonel.

[Murray Fish]

4 hours ago, hesi said:

Geegees Misstruth was strapped by Oceane Gonel.

good to see one of the actual workers getting mentioned! 

[Chief Stipe]

2 minutes ago, Murray Fish said:

good to see one of the actual workers getting mentioned! 

Te Akau always do mention the strappers.  They get other rewards too such as a seat at the HOTY awards if their horse is in the running.  All part of the Corporate model of training.

[Shab]

Just watched replay for 1st time. Caller called winner 4th. Disgraceful. Hasn't been a good caller in Adelaide since Hilton.

[Murray Fish]

14 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

They get other rewards too

Jim Gibbs gave a % of winnings to his staff

[hesi]

9 hours ago, Shab said:

Just watched replay for 1st time. Caller called winner 4th. Disgraceful. Hasn't been a good caller in Adelaide since Hilton.

[Shab]

8 hours ago, hesi said:

 

8 hours ago, hesi said:

Thanks. Shocker call look where 4th is

[Huey]

@Chief Stipe are the posters on the other site being a bit over the top with your idols or is that all justified?

Being the man of transparency, integrity and accountability that you are perhaps you'd like to share your experiences with the Tangerine army on this site to balance things out? 

[Chief Stipe]

5 hours ago, Huey said:

@Chief Stipe are the posters on the other site being a bit over the top with your idols or is that all justified?

I'm just eating popcorn watching a silly old man self flagellate himself while encouraged by those with an agenda.  Misinformation is rife.

[Huey]

16 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

I'm just eating popcorn watching a silly old man self flagellate himself while encouraged by those with an agenda.  Misinformation is rife.

Do tell us more @Chief Stipe?

[curious]

And by the way, as far as the syndicate directing the racing/syndicate manager is concerned, of course they can. I don't know exactly what's in the TA one but the standard recommended NZTR one says,

(a)           A meeting may be held at any time to resolve any matters affecting the Syndicate, if

(i)             Called by the Syndicate Manager, or

(ii)           Requested by Shareholders holding in aggregate not less than a 20% interest in the Syndicate.