"Begin " is a very quiet easy to manage and train horse. Has placed from 800 to 1200 m and won
@ 1000m. Eligible 2 class B. Is being trained beside a car and only has a rider for fast work. Has placed second twice at Kilcoy but won maiden on sand at Roma. Begin has had dressage training
and is a relaxed quiet light mouthed horse. Does prefer grass tracks.
SOLD PENDING PICKUP
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Chestnut gelding | Foaled 2015 |
DAWN APPROACH (IRE) (Chestnut 2010-Stud 2014). 8 wins-6 at 2, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Sire of 401 rnrs, 161 wnrs, 11 SW, inc. Madhmoon (Leopardstown Champions Juvenile S., Gr.2), Dawn Passage, Dawn Patrol, Musis Amica, Diamond Thunder, Dadoozdart, Dariyza, Second Generation, Haddaf, Mary Tudor, Tahitian Dancer, SP Geometrical, Bold Approach, Georgeville, Alyaasaat, Court House, Dawn Delivers, Fajjaj, Fast Approach, Gongs, Frivola, etc.
1st dam CHATOYANT, by Flying Spur. 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$86,180, AJC Springfest Lawn Party H., Bigpond Sport H., Imagele H., 2d STC Synergy Solutions H., Bear Cottage H., 3d AJC Larch H. Half-sister to BONARIA, LEGALLY BAY (dam of MERCHANT NAVY, JOLIE BAY), TIME OUT. Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:- TESSERA (g by Medaglia d'Oro (USA)) 2 wins at 2, A$310,380, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, Agribaba & Aunong.com 2YO P., 2d VRC Starlight Express Room S., L, ATC Schweppervescence H., 3d Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, ATC Summer Racing H., 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2. MONTSEGUR (f by New Approach (Ire)) 2 wins at 2, A$263,375, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MRC Joe Brown 2YO P., 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3, 3d ATC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2. Dam of 2 winners- Ariege Cathars Chiaroscuro Begin Sleek Beauty Helicopter Kyanite
2nd dam DECIDITY, by Last Tycoon (Ire). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, 2d AJC Goose Boy H., Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL H., Walter Swinburn H. Three-quarter-sister to VESTEY (dam of RUTHERFORD EAGLE), half-sister to CLASSY FELLA. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:- BONARIA (f Redoute's Choice) 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$951,319, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3-twice, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, VRC Lort Smith Animal Hospital H., MRC Sportingbet H., The Age H., 2d VRC Blazer S., Gr.2, MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, 3d MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, Vintage Photobooth H., VRC Peter Rowland Catering H., MRC Responsible Gambling Awareness Week H., 4th VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2-3 times, MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3, Summoned S., Gr.3. TIME OUT (g Rory's Jester) 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$240,700, M$593,550 in Aust. and Macau, Illawarra 2YO Classic, Gr.3, NSW Tatt's RC Carrington S., Cabravale Diggers Members' H., AJC Doyles Seafood 2YO H., 2d AJC Brian Crowley S., L, Razor Sharp H., L, National Telecoms Group H., 3d STC Heritage S., L. LEGALLY BAY (f Snippets) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$628,050, STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, AJC Brian Crowley S., L, 2d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.2, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, 3d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.2, AJC Shorts H., Gr.3. Dam of 6 winners- MERCHANT NAVY (c Fastnet Rock) 7 wins-3 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, £340,260, €70,800, A$939,950, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, Curragh Greenlands S., Gr.2, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, VRC Anzac Day S., L, MRC Nick Johnstone Real Estate 2YO H., 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2. JOLIE BAY (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$236,530, ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, ATC Brian Crowley S., L. Dam of 2 winners- God of Thunder (g More Than Ready) 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$327,675, to 2019-20, ATC Headwater at Vinery H., 2d MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, 3d Hawkesbury RC Gold Rush, L. Zara Bay (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$135,722, ATC Tab.com.au P., MRC Dreamthoroughbreds.com.au H., 2d Geelong RC Rosemont Stud S., L, ATC McGrath Estate Agents H., More Than Ready at Vinery P., MVRC Zouki H. Maroon Bay Shotmaker (g Shooting to Win) Winner at 1100m in 2020-21, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Ladbrokes Switch H. Exhibit Light Touch (f Charge Forward) 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$80,115, 2d SAJC Dequetteville S., L, MRC Jack Elliott 2YO H., SAJC Pewsey Vale H., 3d VRC Better Beyond 2YO P., Long Tan H.
Race Record: 20 Starts 1-3-2 A$19,200. |
Full Race Record for
BEGIN (AUS) 2015 Chestnut gelding
by Dawn Approach - Chatoyant, by Flying Spur
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 2 | - | - | 1 | A$1,100 |
4 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | A$18,100 |
5 | 2 | - | - | - | 0 |
Totals: | 20 | 1 | 3 | 2 | A$19,200 |
06/Jul/2018 | 5th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 804m. Plague Stone was 1st and Showminder 2nd and Black Magnum 3rd. | |
20/Jul/2018 | 4th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 798m. Break Record was 1st and Reconsider 2nd and Shuffle Up 3rd. | |
02/Aug/2018 | 6th of 7 (9.6) | Hawkesbury RC Members Maiden P., A$28,200, 1300m, time 1:17.26. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg. Signore Fox was 1st and Homework 2nd and Cool Dude Ausbred 3rd. Trainer: James Cummings. Owner: Godolphin Australia Pty Ltd (Mgr: Vin Cox). Jockey: G Schofield. | A$400 |
30/Oct/2018 | 3rd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 745m. Maestro was 1st and Munich 2nd. | |
21/Nov/2018 | 4th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 804m. Antonio was 1st and Full of Fire 2nd and Golfman Star 3rd. | |
20/Jul/2019 | 3rd of 10 (1.3) | Thangool RC Valley Coaches Maiden P., A$7,450, 800m, time 0:46.31. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Foxy Bella was 1st and Craiglea Lizzy 2nd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: P D & P M Gray. Jockey: Elyce Smith. | A$700 |
10/Aug/2019 | 5th of 10 (1.8) | Toowoomba TC Hygain Maiden H., A$19,000, 1050m, time 1:04.63. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Get Me Charlie was 1st and Hearts Like Ours 2nd and Yazzi Jean 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: P D & P M Gray. Jockey: Hannah Phillips. | A$600 |
24/Aug/2019 | 2nd of 7 (1.3) | Kilcoy RC Caloundra Somalia Veterans Maiden P., A$17,800, 1200m, time 1:10.87. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg. Metallurgist was 1st and Poetic Choice 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: P D & P M Gray. Jockey: Vishan Venkaya. | A$3,300 |
31/Aug/2019 | 8th of 10 (6.4) | Dalby & Northern Downs JC Ergon Plough Inn Cup Maiden P., A$19,000, 1400m, time 1:24.80. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. Droplet was 1st and Rerun 2nd and Kohiko 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: P D & P M Gray. Jockey: Hannah Phillips. | A$400 |
14/Sep/2019 | 2nd of 10 (5.3) | Nanango RC Star Tyrepower Maiden P., A$7,450, 1000m, time 0:59.18. Track firm(1). Carried 58.50kg. Your My Boy Blue was 1st and Craiglea Oscar 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Hannah Phillips. | A$1,400 |
06/Oct/2019 | 9th of 10 (6.3) | Toowoomba TC Audi Centre Maiden H., A$21,000, 1300m, time 1:20.67. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Buzzer Beater was 1st and Miss Dynamic 2nd and Wealth'n'power 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Hannah Phillips. | A$400 |
12/Oct/2019 | 3rd of 10 (3.3) | Gayndah JC Brown's Citrus Maiden P., A$7,450, 1000m, time 0:57.05. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Life's a Witch was 1st and Spezia Lady 2nd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Ms C Rogers. | A$700 |
19/Oct/2019 | 4th of 6 (4.3) | Maranoa ARC Diggers Maiden P., A$13,250, 1200m, time 1:11.31. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Sidina was 1st and Geissler 2nd and So Stunning 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Tessa Townsend. | A$400 |
01/Nov/2019 | 2nd of 9 (0.2) | Kilcoy RC Somerset Regional Council Maiden P., A$17,000, 1060m, time 1:03.33. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Ankara Fox was 1st and El Prados 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Hannah Phillips. | A$3,100 |
05/Nov/2019 | 4th of 8 (2.8) | Kumbia RC Margaret Golinski Memorial Maiden P., A$8,000, 1200m, time 1:10.10. Track firm(2). Carried 55.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Bel Strider was 1st and My Cousin Baby 2nd and He's All White 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Tessa Townsend. | A$400 |
16/Nov/2019 | 5th of 11 (8.4) | Toowoomba TC Darlington Stud Maiden H., A$19,000, 1110m, time 1:07.07. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. El Prados was 1st and Knucklebox 2nd and Scaramouche 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Ms C Eaton. | A$600 |
05/Feb/2020 | 4th of 9 (7.8) | Kilcoy RC Somerset Regional Council Maiden H., A$19,000, 1060m, time 1:04.70. Track soft(6). Carried 57.50kg. Beach Club was 1st and Enraged 2nd and Curry Connection 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Hannah Phillips. | A$900 |
22/Feb/2020 | 1st of 5 (0.2) | Roma TC Muggleton Maiden P., A$8,000, 1000m, time 0:59.43. Track good(3). Carried 59.50kg. Sassy Style was 2nd and Land the Crown 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: J Missen. | A$5,200 |
28/Feb/2020 | 6th of 12 (7.0) | Kilcoy RC Butler McDermott Lawyers H., A$19,000, 1060m, time 1:03.56. Track soft(5). Carried 55.00kg. Aheadofhistime was 1st and General Witt 2nd and Leica Firecracker 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: G Geran. | A$400 |
14/Mar/2020 | 9th of 10 (13.5) | Central Warrego RC President's H., A$7,450, 1000m, time 0:58.14. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Spirit's First was 1st and The Scoop 2nd and Seventy Below 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Tessa Townsend. | |
28/Mar/2020 | 5th of 9 (5.5) | Roma PRC Morgans Financial H., A$8,450, 1000m, time 0:58.15. Track good(3). Carried 62.00kg. Patrick's Me Mate was 1st and Bella's Brother 2nd and Rocky Gamble 3rd. Trainer: Leslie Baker. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Natalie Morton. | |
16/Jul/2020 | 8th of 9 (7.0) | Dalby & Northern Downs JC TAB H., A$17,000, 800m, time 0:45.40. Track soft(7). Carried 55.00kg. Hallsidehankypanky was 1st and Acceptile 2nd and Namo Kekeni 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Hannah Phillips. | A$300 |
01/Aug/2020 | 10th of 12 (15.2) | Nanango RC Jockey Club Celebration H., A$7,450, 800m, time 0:46.50. Track firm(2). Carried 56.00kg. Senko Sidra was 1st and Curry Connection 2nd and Cheesie 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: J Missen. | |
08/Aug/2020 | 5th of 7 (11.5) | Chinchilla DARC Class B H., A$7,450, 1400m, time 1:23.80. Track good(4). Carried 53.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Mahussey was 1st and Aklavik 2nd and Divine Miss Boom 3rd. Trainer: R W Connolly. Owner: M Connolly. Jockey: Shannyn Barlow. |