Racing Highlights
Leon and Andrew have had numerous racing success stories, too many to list them all.
Following is a selection of some of our favourite memorable races.
Group 1 Wins
French Cotton South Australian Derby
3 May 1986
The horse went from the outside gate. He was sent to the front by Alf Matthews to lead out of the straight . From there he box seated from there had a lovely run and won narrowly. It was a great effort to run the 2500 metres as he was not a true stayer
Mine gold Australasian Oaks
2 Mar 1997
Given the run of the race by Alf Matthews she came away to score impressively at big odds
Gold Guru Australian Guineas
9 Mar 1998
Won Group One 1998 Australian Guineas. He was ridden by Greg Childs and defeated the highly rated Zonda
Gold Guru. Ranvet. Stakes
21 Mar 1998
Ridden by Shane Dye he came from well back to run the great Might And Power down near the line
Gold Guru. AJC. Australian. Derby
11 Apr 1998
Ridden by Greg Childs he was too strong for Tie The Knot
Umrum Toorak. Handicap
1999
Went from wide barrier (17) with Eddie Wilkinson on board . A fall early in the race with last years winner Marble Halls (Umrum 3 rd) breaking his leg caused interference. Being out wide we missed all of this and came away for a good win
Umrum Toorak Handicap
2000
The great horse’s second Toorak in consecutive years. Taken to the front from a good draw by Jim Cassidy he never looked in danger and shot away on the turn to win by 41/2 lengths. We really enjoyed this race as he had it won a long way from home and we could sit back and watch without being too worried
Dilly Dally T J Smith Stakes
2004
She came from back in the field and stormed down the outside to get up in the last couple of strides. The win gave Kerin McEvoy his third group winner for the day
Serious Speed ,Thousand Guineas
2007
After going back from a wide barrier Dan Nikolic brought her with a well timed run to circle the field and win racing away. A great thrill on what is probably our favourite track
Group 2 Wins
Taminor Sires Produce Stakes
20 May 1983 Well ridden by Alf Matthews He scored narrowly
Gold Guru Bloodhorse Breeders Stakes
3 Feb 1997 The horse for the first time showed his true ability under strong riding from Jason Holder to storm home and win comfortably
Gold Guru A A M I Classic
21 Feb 1998 Ridden by Greg Childs He raced away to beat Zonda who had come from New Zealand with a big reputation
Umrum Craiglee Stakes.
5 Sep 1998 A brilliant front running ride by Dan Nikolic saw him hang on all the long Flemington straight to score an emphatic victory by 3/4 of a length
Umrum Lee Steer Stakes
2 Dec 2000 After the Spring we travelled to Perth and won the Lee Steer stakes. Jim Cassidy went out with a big lead and the horse tired up the long uphill straight to win narrowly
Serious Speed. Hobartville. Stakes
2006 Hobartville Stakes Well ridden by Craig Williams the filly got inside runs everywhere to score an impressive win
Majestic Music Edward Manifold Stakes
2010 Ridden back in the field by Clare Lindop the filly got a lovely run through on the fence to win going away
Majestic Music Yallambie Classic
4 May 2011 Coming from last on the home turn she raced away to win easily. She was ridden by Clare Lindop
Southern Speed Makybe Diva Stakes
8 Sep 2012 Well ridden in a slowly run race She hit the front at the top of the straight into a strong head wind , Manigar who was tucked in behind her with cover got out late and flashed home.
Group 3 Wins
Vaguely Ours George Adams
11 Oct 1982 Ridden by Alf Matthews he won by a nose
Taminor Cheltneham Stakes
30 Apr 1983 Ridden by Alf Matthews he won comfortably
Follow The Ride. Christmas Handicap
26 Dec 1995 Coming from near last on the home turn under hard riding from Roy McKay the horse flew down the outside to win running away
Will Fly SGIC Stakes
20 May 1996 With Jason Holder aboard the filly came home hard along the inside fence to win narrowly
Will Fly Adelaide Guineas
22 Mar 1997 A great win with Steven Arnold aboard
Umrum Sires Produce Stakes
17 May 1997 Ridden in great style by Jason Holder he came away to win impressively
Will Fly Hardy Bros Stakes
4 Oct 1997 Ridden by CDraig Williams she won easily
Will Fly Tristarc Stakes
18 Oct 1997 With a young Craig Williams in the saddle the mare scored narrowly
Will Fly Spring Stakes
5 Sep 1998 Cominjg from well back in the field Will Fly won narrowly . She was ridden by Jason Holder
Listed Races
Taminor Oaklands Plate
9 Apr 1983 ridden by Alf Matthews he deadheated
Will Fly Oaklands Plate
30 Mar 1986 Ridden in fine style by Jason Holder the filly won easily
Mine Gold. Morphettville Guineas
8 Sep 1996 Ridden in the box seat by Roy McKay the filly came away to win comfortably
Umrum. FulhamPark Plate
14 Sep 1996 The first 2 year.old race of the season run in Australia Umrum defeated Gold Guru by a head with a long distance to third Gold Guru was slow to begin. Both horses went on to be Group one performers and winners Gold Guru three and Umrum two
Umrum Sunsmart Stakes
3 May 1997 Won narrowly but well under hard riding from Jason Holder
Umrum J B Macdonald Stakes
21 Sep 1997 Won by 3.5 lengths for a hollow victory. Am sure Dan Nikolic had George Moores whistle
Umrum Sports Concept Stakes
4 Oct 1997 Another race controlled from the front by Dan Nikolic. He never looked like loosing
Toorak Thunder Fulham Park Plate
18 Sep 1999 Ridden by Jason Holder he raced away to win by five lengths
Raja Lane Christmas Handicap Caulfield
26 Dec 2002 She led all of the way to win comfortably She was ridden by Dan Nicolik
General
Augusta Proud Adelaide Magic Millions
12 Mar 2008 Ridden by Clare Lindop she led all of the to win as she liked
Augusta Proud Queensland Magic Millions
24 Mar 2008 Coming from off the pace she stormed home to win by a neck. It was a brilliant ride by Clare Lindop
2016/17 Premiership
To celebrate our success in the 2016/7 South Australian Premiership, we have put together a highlight video with our Metropolitan winners. We hope you enjoy it!