Zougotcha
With this win, Zougotcha now has 2 Group 1 wins this season. The field numbered 15 runners. The horse is by Zoustar out of Fast Talker. The win was worth AUD 580,000 to the winner. The winning time was 1m 35.71s.
Australia
Randwick · 13.04.24
Watch the raceJockeyJames McDonald
TrainerChris Waller
PurseA$ 975,000
To the winnerA$ 580,000
Distance1600 metres
Winning time1m 35.71s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
ConditionsFillies and mares, 3 and up
Runners15
Stories of this Result
Zougotcha
Chris Waller
Chris Waller had already trained a winner of this race: Atishu (2023). The stable also saddled Atishu (second) in this edition. With this win, the stable drew level with Bob Baffert on 5 Group 1 wins this season.
James McDonald
James McDonald had come close here before: Funstar was second in 2020. With this win, the jockey and trainer Chris Waller combined for 4 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey leads the jockeys' table on 7 Group 1 wins.
Watch the race
Sky Racing · English commentaryResult
15 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
6thTropical Squall3yo mare by Prized Icon × SquallsAdam HyeronimusGai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott2.44A$ 10,000
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 13.04.24Zougotcha
ZoustarSire
Fast TalkerDamby Fastnet Rock
DamFast Talker
Zougotcha is out of Fast Talker (Fastnet Rock), a mare who won three races in town and was twice placed at Listed level, and is one of her three stakes winners. The others are Persuader (Zoustar), a full sibling, and The Actuary (Sebring), both Listed winners, and Fast Talker is also the dam of the city winner Campaign (Sebring). Fast Talker is a half-sister to Crystal Dreamer (Stratum), winner of the Gr.3 Heath S.
Second damCrystal Wit
Second dam Crystal Wit (Distorted Humor) was a Listed winner, taking the Listed Dequetteville S. at two.
Third damCrystal Snip
Third dam Crystal Snip (Snippets).
Next generation
Fast Talker has a 2022 colt by Written Tycoon and was covered again by Zoustar last spring.
Connections
Zougotcha in 2024
1 other win · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Winx Stakes1400 metres · A$ 975,0002ndChris WallerTommy Berry24.08.2024RandwickPrize money €117,201Race detailsWatch
Coolmore Classic Handicap1500 metres · A$ 975,0001stChris WallerJames McDonald16.03.2024RosehillPrize money €357,770Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AtishuSavabeel × Posy | Chris WallerNash Rawiller | A J A Bosma, Mrs P J Clark, G R Williamson, Mrs C E Young, J B Young, K T Gibbons, D J Pescini, G P Scully, Mrs J P Scully, Dr P H Mitchell, R Satherley, Ms C A Lorre, Ms L T Murphy, R Noble, G F Walling, J C Macdonald, D J Shuker, A Howard, A J Cadigan & J B WilliamsWaikato Stud | ||
| 2022 | NimaleeSo You Think × Dezign | Matthew A SmithDamien Oliver | Letmar Investments Pty LtdBruce Neill (Cressfield) | ||
| 2021 | NettoyerSebring × Cleanup | Ms W RocheTommy Berry | Newgate S F, Hollymount Stud & Newgate BloodstockInvermien Pty Ltd | ||
| 2020 | Con Te PartiroScat Daddy × Temple Street | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian BottTim Clark | Newgate S FK.C. Garrett Farm LLC |
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