Verry Elleegant
Verry Elleegant defended the title she won in 2021. In 2020, the horse had finished second here behind Te Akau Shark. The field numbered 10 runners. The horse is by Zed out of Opulence. The winning time was 1m 39.64s.
Australia
Randwick · 26.02.22
Watch the raceVerry Elleegant Stakes
1stVerry Elleegant7yo by Zed × Opulence
2ndShe's Ideel6yo by Dundeel × Ana's Mail
3rdAngel Of Truth6yo by Animal Kingdom × Scarletini
Full result →PurseA$600,000
Distance1600 metres
Winning time1m 39.64s
SurfaceTurf · Heavy(10)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners10
Stories of this Result
Verry Elleegant
Chris Waller
With this win, Chris Waller moved to 3 Group 1 wins this season, one win clear at the top of the trainers' table. On the same weekend, the stable also took the Surround Stakes with Hinged. Next in the table: Todd Pletcher (2).
James McDonald
James McDonald had come close here before: Verry Elleegant was second in 2020. With this win, the jockey reached 2 Group 1 wins this season, level with Irad Ortiz Jr and Mark Zahra at the top of the jockeys' table.
Watch the race
Sky Racing · English commentaryResult
10 runnersPosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
3rdAngel Of Truth6yo gelding by Animal Kingdom × ScarletiniJ FordM, W & J Hawkes1.5
9thMount Popa7yo gelding by Maxios × MimaliaW PikeM, W & J Hawkes2.8
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 26.02.22Verry Elleegant
ZedSire
OpulenceDamby Danroad
DamOpulence
Verry Elleegant is out of Opulence (Danroad), which makes her a half-sister to Aristia (Lonhro), a Group 1 winner in Australia. She is also a sister to Verry Flash, winner of the Taumaranui Gold Cup and Group 3-placed.
Second damMulan Magic
Second dam Mulan Magic (King's Theatre).
Third damChalet Girl
Third dam Chalet Girl (Imposing).
Wider family
The fourth dam is Cotehele House (My Swanee), dam of the five-time Group 1 winner Danewin (Danehill) and of the Group 3 winner Commands (Danehill), both later sires. She is herself a daughter of Eight Carat (Pieces Of Eight). Further back the family goes to Mumtaz Mahal.
Next generation
Opulence has a 2019 colt and a 2021 colt, both by Zed.
Connections
Verry Elleegant in 2022
1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Ranvet Stakes2000 metres · A$700,0002ndChris WallerJames McDonald19.03.2022RosehillPrize money —Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Verry ElleegantZed × Opulence | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Jomara Bloodstock Ltd, Ellee, Balmerino Racing Partnership, M Wanzare, T Barry, B Sokolski, A Kheir, K Stocker, Honeycomb Stud, J O'Neill & V KheirJD Goodwin | ||
| 2020 | Te Akau SharkRip Van Winkle (Ire) × Bak Da Chief | Jamie RichardsOpie Bosson | D C Ellis, S Mace, C Russell, G Taylor, M Allenby, P Gallen, Mrs K W Fenton-Ellis, W S Knight, J F Hepburn, Mrs P L Hepburn, Mrs D Rudd, R Rudd, Mrs R Redwood, W Thrupp, T Wilson, Mrs L Wilson, Mrs K Young, M Fitzgerald & Mrs B FitzgeraldD B Hollinshead |
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