The sport of Queenslanders

Jul 19, 2022

QLD Rogues owners take over Eagle Farm

The Queensland Rogues are fast building a reputation as a new force in racing in their state.

One of the founding teams of The Racing League, race day success seems to be a part of this group’s DNA. When looking at this week’s State of Origin and Cameron Smith’s British Open title, this all seems very Queensland right now!

The Queensland Rogues owners who have forked out $260 for their share in 7 premium race horses, sure have some quality in their quiver.  The Big Goodbye, having already won three races and placed 6 times in town for his owners, has set the standard. As of the weekend The Big Goodbye now also has some exciting team mates.  

In what was the first time two TRL horses from different states took each other on, Saturday at Eagle Farm saw The Rogues gelding Hot Spring Gold take on The NSW Tycoons mare Penso A Lei. The honours fell commandingly to Hot Spring Gold however watching how she hit the line and knowing that 2000 metres is Penso’s go zone, this might be the last time that happens.

Carrying the top weight and an outside barrier, Hot Spring Gold put his hand up with a quality finish. Check it out! Some exciting ownership experiences ahead for HSG and his owners.

“One of the best wins ever”!

The TAB stated it as so. And with 30000 views of their post, the debut performance of Larrikin Rogue on Sunday at The Sunshine Coast created a lot of attention. Did that really just happen?

The good news for The Rogues is you rarely see such performances play out, especially for horses making their debut. It paints a bright outlook for Larrikin Rogue’s owners who are now setting him for the millions on offer over the upcoming Magic Millions carnival.

Importantly though it also talks to the joys to be had through TRL’s micro ownership model. This model makes expensive horses affordable and whilst that doesn’t guarantee anything, with winners everywhere the model to date sure is delivering good times for TRL owners nationwide.

The opportunity to own in excitement machines Luna Rocks (NSW Tycoons), Larrikin Rogue (Qld Rogues) and Lethal Thoughts (Vic Husslers) for $260 is still available today.

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BOUNCE BACK FACTOR 

As Tycoons were made aware of, there’s a theory in racing that when a horse suffers from cardiac arrhythmia, “you must back it next start” and they win. 

And that was certainly the message after Cool Jakey suffered cardiac arrhythmia the previous start at Randwick, with Joe Pride telling Tycoons in the pre-race late mail, “Don’t worry about what happened last start, the horse is fine and he looks great,” how right Joe was with Cool Jakey leading all the way.

COOL JAKEY THE KING OF WARWICK FARM 050325

Cool Jakey battling to the line with Emmadella

Cool Jakey trainer Joe Pride, Brave Pride, Jockey Adam Hyeronimus and TK

Trainer Joe Pride and son Brave Pride, Jockey Adam Hyeronimus and TRL Rep TK

HIPPO FROM BARRIER TO BOX

Adam Hyeronimus was having his first sit on Cool Jakey and he rode him a treat. We joked before the race “just go to the front and improve your position” and that’s exactly what he did. 

“He jumped well and found a nice rhythm straight away, he had a nice time so I let him slide early into it at the 600metres so we did go a bit early. 

“He felt fantastic throughout the run and was doing it easily, so I did get a bit of a surprise how quickly he stopped. 

“So maybe I did go too early, but in saying that, maybe seven furlongs is his upper limit. On that effort he’ll be winning again” Jockey Adam Hyeronimus said.

JOE DELIGHTED

“That was good guys” trainer Joe Pride said, with a big smile to a large contingent of NSW Tycoons on Cool Jakey returning to scale. 

“Look it was nice to see him win on a track that wasn’t bottomless wet, it opens up a lot more opportunities for him. 

“In saying that if there was a 1400m for him in a fortnight on a Good track I would probably be reluctant to start him. We need to nurse him through it and the next month – six weeks isn’t going to be easy because it’s carnival time. 

Cool Jakey the king of Warwick Farm with NSW Tycoons

Cool Jakey in the winners circle with NSW Tycoons’ owners

WHATS NEXT – PACK YOUR BAGS

The Tycoons have been very patient with Cool Jakey and their patience has been rewarded. He is building a very nice career record which stands at only 13 starts for 5 wins and a minor placing and is now pushing the $200,000 in prize money. 

‘Jakey’ has initially pulled up well, but we all know that he is a delicate soul and has to be treated with kindness and Joe is reluctant to push him too hard too quickly. Which is fair enough. 

“We might even consider travelling him maybe to Melbourne or Brisbane for a wet track, we just need to look after him.

“He’s been a good horse for us, we will look after him and his best opportunities will come in the Winter,” Joe concluded. 

Congratulations to all NSW Tycoons and winning connections.

Go you good thing!

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