Nominations for seven of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival’s upcoming Group 1 races were taken by Racing Queensland on Tuesday including a bumper 120 early entries for the Queensland Derby 2015.
Gai Waterhouse’s filly Bohemian Lily is nominated for both the Queensland Oaks and Queensland Derby 2015 in Brisbane this winter carnival. Photo: Daniel Costello.
Running on June 6, the $600,000 Group 1 Channel 7 Queensland Derby (2200m) is one of the features run at Doomben Racecourse on Stradbroke Handicap Day this year.
In recent years the geldings have dominated the Queensland Derby with no filly able to beat home the boys since Dariana (2010).
There is an 18-strong strong contingent of young female gallopers out to break the hoodoo this winter however, including the Gai Waterhouse’s daughter of O’Reilly Bohemian Lily.
The New Zealand expat was last seen winning the Listed Gold Coast Bracelet (1800m) on April 25 at just her second run down under, and she is now leading markets for the Group 1 Queensland Oaks on Saturday May 30 for which she is also nominated.
Other exciting fillies nominated for the Queensland Derby this year include the Luke Oliver-trained Kansas Sunflower who runs in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) in Adelaide this weekend, Group 1 ATC Oaks fourth placed Rustic Melody for Kris Lees, ATC Oaks runner-up Winx and the fellow Chris Waller-trained Ballet Suite.
Sydney’s premier horseman Waller scored a Queensland Derby win only two years ago with Hawkspur (2013) and is back in 2015 with 10 nominees.
His exciting fillies Winx and Ballet Suite are joined by the likes of last start Gosford winner Zodiac Blues and progressive High Chaparral gelding Sadler’s Lake.
Along with Waterhouse’s smart filly Bohemian Lily there are a host of other last-start black-type winners nominated for this year’s Queensland Derby including local Sunshine Coast hopeful Worthy Cause and interstate raider Authoritarian.
John Zielke’s Choisir colt Worthy Cause has won his past two on the trot most recently beating home Upham by two lengths to take out the Group 3 Gunsynd Classic (1800m) on the Gold Coast on Anzac Day.
Second and third placegetters in the Gunsynd are also Derby-bound this winter with the Peter Moody-trained Mastercraftsman grey Upham (2nd) and Ben Aherns’ Beaudesert-based Chillin With Dylan (3rd).
Authoritarian meanwhile is prepared in Melbourne by Lee & Anthony Freedman, the Authorized gelding another April 25 winner having taken out the Listed VRC St Leger (2800m) by an impressive three and a quarter-length margin.
Other Queensland Derby nominees coming out of the VRC St Leger include the Robbie Laing-trained runner-up Cuban Fighter and third past the post Gifted Lad representing New Zealand trainers Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young.
Along with the aforementioned Upham, Melbourne’s Moody has six other Derby hopefuls this season including Inauguration and Boom Time.
Flying Spur colt Boom Time has had 14 runs in WA for former trainer Trevor Andrews, but has now joined Moody at his Caulfield stables and is gearing up for his interstate debut.
He is in the mix for both the SA Derby on May 9 in Adelaide as well as the Queensland edition a month later, and was last seen running third behind classy Perth filly Delicacy in the Group 2 WATC Derby (2400m) at Ascot on April 11.
Late Queensland Derby 2015 nominations close on Friday May 1, before the final field is released on Wednesday June 3 and published right here at Races.com.au.
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2015 Queensland Derby Nominations
Doomben Racecourse – 06/06/2015
| # | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLZIN | G | 3 | Graham Hoy |
| 2 | AMMIRATA | F | 3 | Joseph Pride |
| 3 | APOCALYPTO | G | 3 | John P Thompson |
| 4 | ARIGOLD | G | 3 | Jason Coyle |
| 5 | ASIONG SUCCEED | G | 3 | Bjorn Baker |
| 6 | AUTHORITARIAN | G | 3 | Lee & Anthony Freedman |
| 7 | BACHMAN | C | 3 | Gerald Ryan |
| 8 | BALLET SUITE | F | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 9 | BAYOONAH | F | 3 | Mick Price |
| 10 | BELLA VIKA (NZ) | F | 3 | John Sargent |
| 11 | BERNING DESIRE | G | 3 | Robert Smerdon |
| 12 | BOHEMIAN LILY (NZ) | F | 3 | Gai Waterhouse |
| 13 | BOOM TIME | C | 3 | Peter G Moody |
| 14 | BREWERY | G | 3 | Gerald Ryan |
| 15 | BRONTE BABE | F | 3 | John Sargent |
| 16 | BROOKLYN BAY (NZ) | G | 3 | Bjorn Baker |
| 17 | BROUHAHA | G | 3 | Robert Smerdon |
| 18 | BUCKIN THE BLUES | G | 3 | Matthew Dunn |
| 19 | CANONGATE | G | 3 | Brian Smith |
| 20 | CERUTTY (NZ) | C | 3 | Robbie Laing |
| 21 | CHAMPION STAGE (NZ) | F | 3 | John Sargent |
| 22 | CHARMING LAD | G | 3 | Jason Coyle |
| 23 | CHEQUERED FLAG (NZ) | G | 3 | Doug Cave |
| 24 | CHILLIN WITH DYLAN | C | 3 | Ben Ahrens |
| 25 | CRIMSON CAPE (NZ) | G | 3 | Robert Smerdon |
| 26 | CUBAN FIGHTER | G | 3 | Robbie Laing |
| 27 | DEE I CEE (NZ) | G | 3 | Gai Waterhouse |
| 28 | DENTED | G | 3 | Dean S Smith |
| 29 | DESERT GENERAL (NZ) | G | 3 | Liam Birchley |
| 30 | DRUM ROLL | G | 3 | David Vandyke |
| 31 | DUIBIO | G | 3 | Ciaron Maher |
| 32 | EASY DRAMA | G | 3 | Peter G Moody |
| 33 | EMBLEY | G | 3 | Sam Kavanagh |
| 34 | FARAJA | G | 3 | Luke Oliver |
| 35 | FASTNET ISLE | G | 3 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 36 | FERRO NERO (NZ) | G | 3 | Nigel Blackiston |
| 37 | FINAL DECISION | G | 3 | Jason Coyle |
| 38 | FREEZELIGHTNING | G | 3 | Chris Anderson |
| 39 | FUSINA | G | 3 | Robert Heathcote |
| 40 | GID UP STROP | G | 3 | Robert Heathcote |
| 41 | GIFTED LAD (NZ) | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
| 42 | GOLDEN OLDIES | G | 3 | Terry & Karina O’Sullivan |
| 43 | GRAPPA BRANDY | G | 3 | Scott Morrisey |
| 44 | GUEST CARD (NZ) | G | 3 | Bryce Heys |
| 45 | HARRY (NZ) | G | 3 | Murray Baker |
| 46 | HENRY’S ON COURSE | C | 3 | Stephen Hill |
| 47 | HIGH MIDNIGHT | G | 3 | Bart & James Cummings |
| 48 | HOLY FIRE (NZ) | G | 3 | Henry Dwyer |
| 49 | HONCHO | G | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 50 | IMPERIAL LASS (NZ) | F | 3 | Peter G Moody |
| 51 | INAUGURATION | G | 3 | Peter G Moody |
| 52 | INVINZABEEL | G | 3 | Sam Kavanagh |
| 53 | IRON SPIDER | G | 3 | Michael Kent |
| 54 | JEU SUR (NZ) | G | 3 | Bjorn Baker |
| 55 | JUMBO PRINCE | C | 3 | Michael Nolan |
| 56 | KANSAS SUNFLOWER (NZ) | F | 3 | Luke Oliver |
| 57 | KAPSET | G | 3 | Greg Eurell |
| 58 | KISSED BY THE SUN | F | 3 | Kris Lees |
| 59 | LANDSLIDE (NZ) | G | 3 | Henry Dwyer |
| 60 | LEGENDARY LUKE | G | 3 | Matthew Dunn |
| 61 | LIGHT MOTION | G | 3 | Robert Smerdon |
| 62 | LITTLE HOTTIE (NZ) | F | 3 | Michael Kent |
| 63 | LORD DISICK | G | 3 | Michael Moroney |
| 64 | LUCOBLU (NZ) | G | 3 | Tim Carter |
| 65 | MAGICOOL | G | 3 | Mark Kavanagh |
| 66 | MAKEADANE | G | 3 | John P Thompson |
| 67 | MALDONADO (NZ) | G | 3 | Robbie Laing |
| 68 | MASTER OF ARTS (NZ) | C | 3 | Darren Weir |
| 69 | MAYSOOR | C | 3 | Mick Price |
| 70 | MILITARY LADY (NZ) | F | 3 | John Sargent |
| 71 | MR MARBLES (NZ) | C | 3 | Liam Birchley |
| 72 | MUNSTER | G | 3 | Matthew Dunn |
| 73 | ONCE AGAIN | G | 3 | Gary Portelli |
| 74 | ONCIDIUM RULER | G | 3 | Michael Kent |
| 75 | ONE TOUCH | G | 3 | Clarry Conners |
| 76 | ORPHEUS | G | 3 | Paul Messara |
| 77 | PERCY HENRY (NZ) | G | 3 | Leigh Childs |
| 78 | PLATINUM GRAY | C | 3 | Toby Edmonds |
| 79 | PLATINUM WITNESS | F | 3 | Lisa Latta |
| 80 | PRIMA (NZ) | G | 3 | Lee & Shannon Hope |
| 81 | QUEDOUTES | G | 3 | Robbie Griffiths |
| 82 | QUICK STRIKE | G | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 83 | RATHER HEROIC | F | 3 | Darren Weir |
| 84 | RECKLESS ABANDON | G | 3 | Liam Birchley |
| 85 | REDOUTABLE HEART | C | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 86 | REKINDLED POWER | C | 3 | Paul Messara |
| 87 | RHODIN DRIVE | G | 3 | Helen Page |
| 88 | RISING LUCK | G | 3 | Trevor Thomas |
| 89 | ROCKLEIGH (NZ) | G | 3 | John Morrisey |
| 90 | ROGALI | G | 3 | Danny J Bougoure |
| 91 | RUSTIC MELODY | F | 3 | Kris Lees |
| 92 | RYE | G | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 93 | SADLER’S LAKE | G | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 94 | SAINT JEROME | G | 3 | Jarrod Austin |
| 95 | SAM DE HERO | G | 3 | Chris Anderson |
| 96 | SECOND OPTION | G | 3 | Peter G Moody |
| 97 | SECRET TRYST | G | 3 | Scott Morrisey |
| 98 | SIMPLY EXPLOSIVE (NZ) | G | 3 | Michael Moroney |
| 99 | SPUR ON GOLD | G | 3 | Pat Carey |
| 100 | STAR OF DENMAN | G | 3 | Matthew Brown |
| 101 | SUDDEN BLITZ | G | 3 | Anthony Cummings |
| 102 | SUN HOLIDAY | G | 3 | Michael Moroney |
| 103 | SUPER FORCE (NZ) | G | 3 | Kurt Goldman |
| 104 | SUPER WILLIE | G | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 105 | SWIFT LADY (NZ) | F | 3 | John Sargent |
| 106 | THETFORD ROAD | G | 3 | Jim Conlan |
| 107 | TIME WALKER | C | 3 | Phillip Stokes |
| 108 | TRANSCRIPT | G | 3 | John O’Shea |
| 109 | TRIPLE GOLD | G | 3 | Peter G Moody |
| 110 | UNDOUBTABLE | G | 3 | Gary Portelli |
| 111 | UNFURL (NZ) | F | 3 | Darren Weir |
| 112 | UPHAM (NZ) | G | 3 | Peter G Moody |
| 113 | WALTZING WILLIE | G | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 114 | WAR POINT | G | 3 | Mick Price |
| 115 | WE’RE ALL GOOD (NZ) | G | 3 | David Vandyke |
| 116 | WERTHER (NZ) | G | 3 | Andrew R Campbell |
| 117 | WILLIE HERITAGE | G | 3 | John Sargent |
| 118 | WINX | F | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 119 | WORTHY CAUSE | C | 3 | John Zielke |
| 120 | ZODIAC BLUES | G | 3 | Chris Waller |
