Local Hero

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Particulars
Name:
Local Hero
Category:
Sire:
Snippetson (AUS) 2001
Dam:
Girl of Fortune (AUS) 2003
Colour:
Bay
Sex:
Gelding
DOB:
27 September 2011
COB:
Australia
Location:
Canberra 2600 ACT, Australia
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Description

LOCAL HERO is a 5year old bay gelding that has been an excellent horse on the track, winning 4 races and placing in 50% of his starts. He currently has a rating of BM 65.


LOCAL HERO is well built, has great bone and is a real athlete. He is sound with no vices, is currently in full work and ready to go on with.


Sire Snippetson is proven to produce fast, strong types that can handle all tracks and conditions, LOCAL HERO is testament to this winning and placing on good, soft and heavy conditions.


The dam line has proven that it produces tough, versatile runners that have long and successful racing careers.


LOCAL HERO has great speed out of the gates and excels in distances up to 1400m.


This is a great opportunity to get involved in a horse that is sure to provide plenty of excitement to his new owners.

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Pedigree

Pedigree

 

 

LOCAL HERO
Bay gelding       Foaled 2011 
 

SNIPPETSON SnippetsLunchtime (GB)Silly Season
Easy DateGrand Chaudiere (Can)
Snowdrift (Fr)Polish PrecedentDanzig
SnowtopThatching
GIRL OF FORTUNE
    2003
MarechalDanzeroDanehill (USA)
Gourette (Fr)R.B. Chesne
Puppet StringsCharnwood Forest (Ire)Warning
Final ShotSovereign Red (NZ)

SNIPPETSON (AUS) (Bay 2001-Stud 2006). 4 wins to 1400m, STC Eskimo Prince H., L. Sire of 557 rnrs, 361 wnrs, 12 SW, inc. My Poppette (Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2), Fast Clip, Snippets Land, Vergara, That's the One, Rebelson, Nobby Snip - Fun Tapestry (H.K.), Mystic Master, Lady Sniper, Kenjorwood, Miss Upstart, Mister Milton, SP Bangs, Fuerza, Snipzu, Can't Find Snippy, Hot Snippety, Charge Ahead, Admiral Rous, Dansonate, etc.

 

1st dam

GIRL OF FORTUNE, by Marechal. 2 wins at 900m, 1000m in Aust. Dam of 4 foals, 2 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Local Hero (g by Snippetson) 4 wins. See below.

 

2nd dam

PUPPET STRINGS, by Charnwood Forest (Ire). Unplaced. Dam of 3 foals, all winners-

 Girls Go Racing. 9 wins to 1100m, A$287,560, ATC Envirobank Recycling H., Fairfax Community Newspapers H., Pluck at Vinery H., STC Teachers Eyecare H., 2d STC Chifley Financial Services P., Bowermans Office Furniture H., Kidney Health Australia H., 3d ATC Fujitsu Air Conditioning H., AJC Denham Court H., ATC Keune H., International Animal Health H., STC Kemps Creek Liquor Master H.

 Smart Punch. 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$195,013, BRC Young Members H., STC Golden Slipper On Sale H., 2d AJC Encounter H., Ajc.com.au H., Chipping Norton Day H., BRC Treasury Brisbane H., STC 7 Steel Buildings Solutions H., Jacob's Creek Sparkling H., 3d AJC PKF H., BRC Woolworths P.

 Girl of Fortune. 2 wins. See above.

 

3rd dam

FINAL SHOT, by Sovereign Red (NZ). Winner at 1200m in Aust. Half-sister to RIVER HERO. Dam of 8 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

 Seven of Wonder. 2 wins at 1600m, Singapore TC Initiation P., Class 4 H., 2d Singapore TC Class 4 H., 3d Singapore TC IMC Community Cup, Class 4 H.

 Sir Enda. Winner at 800m in Aust.

 Final Fall. Winner at 2 in Aust. Dam of-

 Givitaname. Winner at 1250m in Aust.

 Euthanasia. Placed in Aust.

 Eagle Supreme. Placed, 3d HKJC Lion Rock H.

 

4th dam

HONGROISE (FR), by Riverman. Unraced. Half-sister to HALLEZ. Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

RIVER HERO (g Joindre) 2 wins at 1900m, 2000m, VATC Norman Robinson S., L, STC Bexley H., 2d AJC J Edmondson VC Welter H.

 What a Life. 14 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, STC Christmas Giveaway Day H., Silastic Welter H., Tooheys Draught Welter H., Crisps Superfecta H., 2d AJC Birdcage Welter H., 3d STC Audley Welter H.

 Pleasant Life. 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$119,690, AJC At Sea Welter H., Tulloch Welter H., Empyrean H., Rajah Sahib H., STC Castle H., 2d AJC Welter H., Kieren Perkins H., STC Girraween Welter H., Tooheys Draught Welter H., 3d AJC Rogilla Welter H., Valparaiso Welter H.

 Armour of Light. 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, STC Love a Show H., Oceana H., 2d AJC Diver Welter H., STC Haberfield H., Azalea H., 3d STC Rydges H., 4th Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

Horace Sparks - Gunong Mas (Sing.) (g Strategic) Joint Champion 4YO Male in Singapore/Malaysia in 2003. 6 wins to 1200m, NZ$9,725, S$479,689 in NZ and Singapore, Singapore TC Class 1 H.-twice, Class 3 H., Benchmark 81 H., 2d Singapore TC Fischer S., L, Hibiscus Bowl, Class 1 H.-3 times, Benchmark 81 H., 3d Singapore TC Lion City Cup, L, Open H.-3 times, Class 1 H., 4th Singapore TC Kranji Sprint, L.

 Sunspiel. 3 wins at 2100m, 2400m, AJC Mahogany H., 2d AJC Twilight Racing Friday H., 3d STC Escape to the Races H.

 Something Burning. 3 wins from 1100m to 1900m, STC Steyne Hotel H., 2d AJC Young Crusader H., 3d STC Diners Club H.

 Red Alloise. 2 wins at 2000m in Aust.

 Facts of Life. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m in Aust. Producer.

 

5th dam

HAGUENAU, by Krakatao. Unraced. Half-sister to LE VERMONTOIS, Boran,  Barbette (dam of BARBEROUSSE, TAMBORO). Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

HALLEZ (c Le Fabuleux) Joint third top colt on The 1970 French 3YO Free H. 3 wins from 2100m to 3100m, Longchamp Prix Jean Prat, Prix du Prince d'Orange, Prix du Boulogne, 2d Longchamp Prix Royal Oak, Saint-Cloud Prix Maurice de Nieuil, Longchamp Prix de Barbeville, 3d Longchamp Prix du Cadran, Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, Deauville Prix de Menneval. Sire.

 Fopsie. Placed, 2d Chantilly Prix Vaublanc, Saint-Cloud Prix Hermieres. Dam of-

Fresnay (c Chaparral) Placed, 2d Chantilly Prix Berteux, Gr.3, 3d Longchamp Prix de l'Esperance, Gr.3.

 

Race Record: 26 Starts 4-4-5 A$72,330.
Won Newcastle XXXX Gold H. (1350m), Scone Segenhoe Stud H. (1100m), Tamworth Carlton Mid Maiden P. (1400m), Corey's Catering H. (1400m), 2nd Canberra Tab.com.au H., Muswellbrook Magic Millions Yearling Sale H., Coolmore Jerry's Plains H., Coolmore H., 3rd Muswellbrook Godolphin H., HTBA H., Scone Equine Hospital Maiden H., Scone Getracing.com.au Maiden P., Emirates Airline H.

Form

Full Race Record for

LOCAL HERO (AUS) 2011 Bay gelding
by Snippetson - Girl of Fortune, by Marechal

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
21---A$275
362-2A$30,300
412222A$31,155
57-21A$10,600
Totals:26445A$72,330
27/Jun/20146th of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Liberation was 1st and Manhattan Island 2nd and Harrier Jet 3rd.
11/Jul/20141st of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 804m. Anzus was 2nd and Lothello 3rd.
21/Jul/20149th of 12
(6.5)
Wine Country RC Cessnock Leagues Club 2YO Maiden H., A$15,000, 900m, time 0:50.84. Track good(2). Carried 57.50kg. Jupiter was 1st and Bella Vixen 2nd and Magic Dream 3rd. Trainer: David Vandyke. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: P Hammersley.A$275
01/Aug/20146th of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Himpapawid was 1st and Burning Passion 2nd and Noble Sun 3rd.
11/Aug/20142nd of 4--trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 1250m. Zenith of Hope was 1st and Brodies 3rd.
30/Aug/201410th of 12
(6.5)
Hawkesbury RC Panthers Penrith Maiden P., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:58.39. Track heavy(8). Carried 55.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Confederate was 1st and Egiptienne 2nd and Dos Santos 3rd. Trainer: David Vandyke. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Ms J Taylor.A$375
14/Feb/20153rd of 7--trial--Muswellbrook RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Eagling was 1st and Tudor Sunrise 2nd.
03/Mar/20153rd of 14
(1.9)
Muswellbrook RC Scone Equine Hospital Maiden H., A$15,000, 1000m, time 0:58.47. Track good(3). Carried 55.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Structural Damage was 1st and Juju Man 2nd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Adam Sewell.A$1,425
14/Mar/20153rd of 12
(2.5)
Scone RC Getracing.com.au Maiden P., A$20,000, 1300m, time 1:20.47. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Life O'Brien was 1st and One More Tequila 2nd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Adam Sewell.A$1,425
31/Mar/20151st of 14
(1.8)
Tamworth JC Carlton Mid Maiden P., A$20,000, 1400m, time 1:23.69. Track good(3). Carried 55.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Kissed by the Sun was 2nd and Allzin 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Adam Sewell.A$13,200
13/Apr/20151st of 13
(0.8)
Tamworth JC Corey's Catering H., A$20,000, 1400m, time 1:24.18. Track good(3). Carried 55.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Emo Girl was 2nd and Blu Boy Jag 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Adam Sewell.A$13,200
18/May/20154th of 12
(2.6)
Tamworth JC Neumann Steel H., A$15,000, 1400m, time 1:22.30. Track good(3). Carried 54.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Brilliant Poet was 1st and Miss Manage 2nd and Rhythm of Cuba 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Adam Sewell.A$675
25/Sep/201513th of 14
(11.8)
Scone RC Turner Electrical H., A$15,000, 1100m, time 1:03.61. Track soft(5). Carried 55.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Desert Marshal was 1st and Valyrian Steel 2nd and Tinmine 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Adam Sewell.
07/Oct/20151st of 4--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Navajo Chief was 2nd and Em Double You Bee 3rd.
16/Oct/2015LR of 11
(0.0)
Scone RC Olympic Glory at Arrowfield H., A$15,000, 1100m, time 1:03.09. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg. Don't Tell Linda was 1st and Ayham 2nd and Breaking Story 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Mitchell Bell.
23/Nov/20157th of 14
(3.7)
Scone RC Railway Hotel Murrurundi H., A$15,000, 1100m, time 1:04.04. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Kite Hill was 1st and Royal Tudor 2nd and Trustee 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Adam Sewell.A$275
30/Nov/20151st of 8
(1.0)
Scone RC Segenhoe Stud H., A$14,725, 1100m, time 1:03.05. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Salterton was 2nd and Tumbling Dice 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: B Spriggs.A$8,200
27/Dec/20155th of 14
(4.5)
Scone RC Darley Summertime Cup, A$15,000, 1300m, time 1:17.10. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Me No Marsh Potato was 1st and Husswick 2nd and Royal Flush 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: B Spriggs.A$425
14/Jan/20162nd of 8
(0.2)
Muswellbrook RC Coolmore H., A$15,000, 1280m, time 1:16.47. Track good(3). Carried 59.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Whitney's Girl was 1st and Nick on the Run 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Adam Sewell.A$2,900
20/Apr/20162nd of 5--trial--Muswellbrook RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Texan Lad was 1st and Don't Tease Me 3rd.
07/May/20166th of 7
(3.4)
Newcastle JC Emerald Valley Meats H., A$25,875, 1200m, time 1:10.02. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Upstart was 1st and Grammar School 2nd and Sense of Play 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Adam Sewell.A$375
22/May/20163rd of 13
(0.5)
Muswellbrook RC Godolphin H., A$20,000, 1280m, time 1:17.26. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Run Louie Run was 1st and Tanzen 2nd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: G M Ryan.A$1,425
10/Jun/20162nd of 14
(0.2)
Muswellbrook RC Coolmore Jerry's Plains H., A$15,000, 1280m, time 1:19.81. Track heavy(10). Carried 55.00kg. Mystery Flight was 1st and Sprite Zah 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: G M Ryan.A$2,900
23/Jun/20161st of 14
(0.8)
Newcastle JC XXXX Gold H., A$22,000, 1350m, time 1:20.43. Track soft(5). Carried 61.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Magic Panther was 2nd and Strada Lodge 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: A Adkins.A$12,250
15/Jul/20163rd of 9
(0.6)
Scone RC Emirates Airline H., A$20,000, 1400m, time 1:26.32. Track soft(6). Carried 60.00kg. Zadok the Priest was 1st and It's a Shamozzle 2nd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: G M Ryan.A$1,955
27/Jul/20169th of 12
(5.9)
ATC (Canterbury) Hyland Race Colours H., A$40,000, 1250m, time 1:16.77. Track soft(7). Carried 54.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Mercurian was 1st and Ziggy Willie 2nd and Surfin' Safari 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: A Adkins.A$450
12/Jan/20172nd of 10
(1.0)
Muswellbrook RC Magic Millions Yearling Sale H., A$20,000, 1000m, time 0:58.43. Track good(3). Carried 63.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). Zero Cash was 1st and Lucky Sky 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Mollie Partridge.A$3,775
02/Feb/20173rd of 9
(1.4)
Muswellbrook RC HTBA H., A$20,000, 1280m, time 1:16.53. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Radical Impact was 1st and Distinctive Look 2nd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Ms R Murray.A$1,890
10/Feb/201711th of 12
(10.9)
Walcha Cup, A$35,000, 1440m, time 1:26.42. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Hunter Jack was 1st and Ms Ba Bella 2nd and So You Know 3rd. Trainer: Greg Bennett. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: Ms R Murray.
31/Mar/20175th of 9
(7.1)
Sapphire Coast TC Robert Smith Homemakers H., A$19,500, 1000m, time 0:57.85. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. She Zar was 1st and Jacakaizane 2nd and Therese 3rd. Trainer: N J Olive. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: B P Ward.A$535
07/Apr/20177th of 10
(3.2)
Canberra RC Casino H., A$20,250, 1200m, time 1:09.58. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Man of Peace was 1st and Rock on Zariz 2nd and All in Rhythm 3rd. Trainer: N J Olive. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: B P Ward.A$500
21/Apr/20172nd of 7
(0.8)
Canberra RC Tab.com.au H., A$20,250, 1400m, time 1:22.54. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Tenorino was 1st and Darts Away 3rd. Trainer: N J Olive. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: B P Ward.A$3,600
14/May/20179th of 12
(5.8)
Queanbeyan Leagues Club H., A$20,000, 1460m, time 1:25.75. Track good(3). Carried 61.00kg. No Luck Needed was 1st and Bond of Faith 2nd and Dure 3rd. Trainer: N J Olive. Owner: Mrs J A Smith, R C Barter & G A Fairfax. Jockey: B P Ward.A$300