Griff
Griff was an outsider, returned at decimal odds of 31. The field numbered 15 runners. The horse is by Trapeze Artist out of Chateau Griffo. The win was worth AUD 1,800,000 to the winner. The winning time was 1m 37.97s.
Australia
Caulfield · 14.10.23
Watch the raceJockeyBen Melham
TrainerCiaron Maher & David Eustace
OwnerS Griffiths
BreederWidden Stud (in partnership)
PurseA$ 3,000,000
To the winnerA$ 1,800,000
Distance1600 metres
Winning time1m 37.97s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds
Runners15
Stories of this Result
Griff
Watch the race
Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
15 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
9thSouthport Tycoon3yo colt by Written Tycoon × Ready to RuleHarry CoffeyCiaron Maher & D Eustace5.7
10thScentify3yo colt by Justify × Fine ScentBen AllenCiaron Maher & D Eustace6.7
12thRock Empire3yo gelding by Deep Field × King's BalletTimothy ClarkGai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott9.25
13thLimburg3yo gelding by Justify × MaastrichtJye McNeilM & W & J Hawkes9.65
14thCopacabana3yo gelding by Toronado × PromenadesJordan ChildsM & W & J Hawkes9.85
15thThe Longest Yard3yo gelding by Lean Mean Machine × LaunchedB HigginsM Brown11.1
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 14.10.23Griff
Trapeze ArtistSire
Chateau GriffoDamby Sebring
DamChateau Griffo
Griff is the second foal of Chateau Griffo (Sebring), who was placed in the Gr.3 Blue Diamond Preview. Her first foal, Social Conscience (Capitalist), won three races and was city-placed.
Second damMoulin Rouge
Second dam Moulin Rouge (Commands) won eight races over sprint trips and was stakes-placed, finishing second in the Listed Bow Mistress Stakes and the Listed Vamos Stakes in Tasmania.
Third damDance Class
Third dam Dance Class (Bin Ajwaad), a dual winner in New Zealand, was also stakes-placed, in the Listed Northland Breeders' Stakes.
Wider family
Dance Class is a granddaughter of Western Music (Western Symphony), winner of the Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes.
Next generation
Since Griff, Chateau Griffo has produced a colt by North Pacific and, in 2023, a colt by I Am Immortal.
Connections
JockeyBen Melham
TrainerCiaron Maher & David Eustace
OwnerS Griffiths
BreederWidden Stud (in partnership)
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Golden MileAstern × Calaverite | James CummingsJames McDonald | GodolphinGodolphin Australia | ||
| 2021 | AnamoeStreet Boss × Anamato | James CummingsDamien Oliver | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2020 | Ole KirkWritten Tycoon × Naturale | Michael, Wayne & John HawkesWilliam Pike | Werrett Bloodstock, Dr A L Attebo, C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Gilgai Farm, Mrs J V Allan, A D Allan, Arlington Park Racing, Mrs A L Bradley, Vinery Stud, K H To, T R Ryan, Torryburn Stud, Glentree Racing, B J Van Dalfsen & A List Stud Pty LtdGilgai Farm |
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