Wow What a Result

Did you see Wodeton win at Rosehill on Saturday - the two year old colt absolutely smashed his opposition by three lengths on debut in the hands of former Te Akau stable rider James McDonald (read more about this stunning performance below).

This hugely exciting youngster is by Wootton Basset - and we have shares available in a striking Wootton Bassett filly fresh from last week's Magic Million's Gold Coast Sale. Do NOT miss her!

https://www.teakauracing.com/yearling/lot-788-wootton-bassett-gb-pleasurable-ire-bay-filly

We were thrilled to secure this truly exceptional filly with the pedigree, physique, and potential to light up the track. She is by Wootton Bassett, one of Europe’s most exciting sires, and out of Pleasurable, a mare with deep staying bloodlines and proven class.

A Proven Lineage of Champions

Wootton Bassett is the sire of top-tier performers, including Almanzor, the Champion 3YO Colt in Europe, Ireland, and France, and now a standout sire himself at Cambridge Stud. Known for producing racehorses with both brilliance and versatility, his first Southern Hemisphere progeny are set to debut this season, promising a bright future.

Pleasurable, by Camelot, the Champion 3YO Colt in Europe and Great Britain, brings her own illustrious credentials to the table. A three-quarter sister to Champion Older Male Stayer in Germany, Red Cardinal, and Group Two winner Maria Royal, her lineage screams stamina and class.

Our Filly is an Elegant Athlete with Serious Potential

Described by David Ellis CNZM as “an elegant and beautifully moving filly,” this standout yearling combines European sophistication with the natural athleticism to excel as a two-year-old and the stamina for staying distances.

“She has the class to show precocity early and the depth in her bloodlines to excel over longer trips,” Ellis said.

“Her sire, Wootton Bassett, is already proving to be a game-changer, and if his Southern Hemisphere progeny follow the trajectory of Almanzor’s, we’re in for some exceptional performances. This filly has the makings of an Oaks contender, with the scope to mature into a top-class stayer.”

Blue-Blooded Pedigree with a Touch of Magic

With a pedigree boasting a cross to Zafonic—the sire of Wootton Bassett’s grandsire Iffraaj and appearing on Pleasurable’s dam line—this filly has the genetic makeup to thrive on the world stage. This filly represents the perfect blend of elegance, athleticism, and staying power. Whether as a potential Oaks winner or a future broodmare, she is an opportunity not to be missed.

TTR reports:

Blue chip Wodeton lives up to hype with dominant Rosehill debut

The debut of $1.6 million yearling Wodeton (Wootton Bassett {GB}) has been greatly anticipated, and the blue chip colt delivered on the promise of his price tag with an astounding debut victory at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. The Chris Waller-trained colt was patiently ridden by James McDonald before unleashing a devastating turn of foot in the home straight, flying home by 3.89l over The Magic Man (Showtime). Prior to the kick, Wodeton sat on the second line in the betting for the G1 Golden Slipper S., and his performance may just bump him into the top spot.

Waller’s assistant trainer Charlie Duckworth was on course for the win, and described how eager the stable was to make use of McDonald before the jockey jets off for stints in Hong Kong and Dubai.

“If the track was in the heavy range, we might have waited a week, but James (McDonald) won’t be here (then),” Duckworth said. “We wanted to have James on, and we are fortunate to be racing on a soft deck today.

“He was the most highly talked about colt when we were up at the Magic Millions (last week), and he had only trialled and yet everyone was asking about him. To generate that much hype off of a trial when you are well held and didn’t even win...but obviously people knew what they were looking at and he’s pretty exciting.

“Chris will plot a path to the Golden Slipper 2025. There is the (G3) Canonbury Stakes coming up in a fortnight, but we will see how he comes through this race.”

“He’s the real deal,” said McDonald. “He has the most pure action and unbelievable demeanour about him and it’s going to take him a long way. You wait until you see him on good ground!”

Wodeton is the second foal of Listed Morphettville Guineas victress Fiera Vista (Exceed And Excel), half-sister to G2 AV Kewney S. winner Empress Rock (Fastnet Rock), and bred by Fairway Thoroughbreds, he was purchased by Tom Magnier from Segenhoe Stud at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. 

Fiera Vista’s dam Empress Jade (Encosta De Lago) is a half-sister to dual G1 Hong Kong Sprint winner Silent Witness (El Moxie {USA}) and multiple Group-winning Sister Madly (Redoute’s Choice). Magnier purchased Wodeton’s half-brother by I Am Invincible for $1.15 million at this year’s Gold Coast sale, whereas Fiera Vista was exported to Great Britain in August.