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Roman Ransom – Trials

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June 2013

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Roman Ransom was training with Jim Taylor through May, but suffered a minor hock injury.  He has now recovered and is back training with Jim, he will be trialing in due course over the next couple of months.

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26th November 2012 (Belmont Park)

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Heat 10

Roman Ransom was sore in his hind before his trial. Jason Brown noted that he didn’t feel quite 100% in the mounting yard. He jumped well but soon went short in his stride. Jason basically cantered him around the track. Post race inspection required some treatment. He has responded well, walking smoothly the day after. He will be spelled now and return in the first quarter of 2013.

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23rd July 2012 (Belmont Park)

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Heat 5

Roman Ransom walked out of the gate, but was a lot closer this trial than his first as Ryan hill shook him up to keep on terms. Once he found his stride, he certainly looked good and Ryan said he felt very good. Ryan said he had the trial won easily and just nodded off when he hit the lead. With blinkers on he would not have noticed that horse slip up his inside but once that horse leveled up, Ryan said he put some longer strides in.

Official Trial Report

Roman Ransom produced a massive trial last time out and his outing here was far more professional albeit slightly less exhilarating. The Jim Taylor-trained bay settled outside the leader and wasn’t asked for too much effort in the straight. He looks an out-and-out stayer who will improve with racing. Roman Ransom is by Holy Roman Emperor and out of 2008 Warrnambool Cup winner Video Star.

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Results Here
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16th July 2012 (Lark Hill)

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On the 16th of July 2012 Roman Ransom started his racing career.  He was entered into a 950m trial at Lark Hill after fitness preparation by the Strempel Training team.  His trial was another learning lesson, nothing being expected as he is a horse that will take some time.  His barrier jumps have been slow and were a focus for his training.

He jumped away 6L last, made up ground and caught the field by the turn, he was then was asked to accelerate by Ryan Hill and he did just that.  He ran on gamely in the heavy conditions to be 3rd by 3/4 of a length.  All concerned were very happy with the run and he caught the eye of a few other jockey’s in the trial.

Heat 5

Official Trial Report

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Roman Ransom produced an almighty trial for Ryan Hill and Liz Strempel.  The son of Holy Roman Emperor missed the start by the best part of six lengths and was still an age off the frontrunners turning for home.  But under the stick, Roman Ransom revelled in the soft going and picked up a remarkable amount of ground to run third.  The gelding is the first named foal out of 2008 Warrnambool Cup winner Video Star.  Video Star is by Quest for Fame and out of a Zabeel mare.  Looks a very smart type.

Results Here

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He will be prepped once more for a trial at Belmont Park with Jim Taylor and then spelled

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The below posts will be of Wirili’s trials.  She is a 2 year old just learning the caper

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Trial 1 – Belmont Park (27th May 2013)

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Examination after the trial showed that Wirili was shin sore and will be rested for 8 weeks and then prepped again.

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2013 Yearlings Purchased

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Results of the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale

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Lot 301

Statue Of Liberty x Clever Clogs (Colt)

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Status – Yearling

Shares – 10 (SOLD OUT)

Photo: As a Yearling

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Lot 704

Pillar of Hercules x Her Alibi (Colt)

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Status – Yearling

Shares – 10 (SOLD OUT)

Photo: As a Yearling

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Bletchley Park – Windana Filly (named – Wirili)

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Status – 2yo

Shares – 6 (SOLD OUT)

Photo: As a Yearling

Photo: As 2yo post first prep

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Balmont – Kirov Ballet Colt (named – Balrov)

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Status – 2yo

Shares – 6 (SOLD OUT)

Photo: As a Yearling

Photo: As a 2yo post first prep

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Holy Roman Emperor – Video Star Colt

(named – Roman Ransom)

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Status – Training as a 3 year old

Shares – 4 (SOLD OUT)

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The two yearlings purchased at the Melbourne Premier Yearling sale have settled in well at Lynward Park Stud.  Since arriving the colts have been gelded and will shortly go to the breakers.  One of the owners (Stew) found time for a brief farm visit and enjoyed some paddock time with the boys.

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(Source: Eliza Park Stud)

(Picture: Statue Of Liberty)

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Named - Roman Ransom

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We purchased this Holy Roman Emperor colt at the Premier Yearling Sales in Melbourne (Lot 341) during March 2011. This investment has been divided into shares and will be aimed to race as a middle distance 3 year old.

The below picture is the sales picture.

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11/08/2011 – Update

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The horse has been gelded and moved to Capel for further agistment.  He is growing well and catching the eye of many that view him!

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20/10/2011 Update

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His agistment is going well in Capel.  He has had a big growth spurt, as can be seen below (apologies for the phone camera shots)

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04/12/2011 – Update

‘Romeo’ (as the people from Sovereign Stud like to call him) is growing well.  He is a farm favourite and caught the attention of all who visit their agistment paddocks.  We are looking forward to his first race prep in April 2012!

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