Local Hero
RELUCTANT SALE OF A GREAT HORSE
(GST not applicable)
(GST not applicable)
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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Bay gelding | Foaled 2011 |
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
2nd dam PUPPET STRINGS, by Charnwood Forest (Ire). Unplaced. Dam of 3 foals, all winners- Girls Go Racing Smart Punch Girl of Fortune
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 Sir Enda Final Fall Givitaname Euthanasia Eagle Supreme
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 Pleasant Life Armour of Light 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 Something Burning Red Alloise Facts of Life
5th dam HAGUENAU, by Krakatao. Unraced. Half-sister to LE VERMONTOIS, Boran, Barbette 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 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. |
Full Race Record for
LOCAL HERO (AUS) 2011 Bay gelding
by Snippetson - Girl of Fortune, by Marechal
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 1 | - | - | - | A$275 |
3 | 6 | 2 | - | 2 | A$30,300 |
4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | A$31,155 |
5 | 7 | - | 2 | 1 | A$10,600 |
Totals: | 26 | 4 | 4 | 5 | A$72,330 |
27/Jun/2014 | 6th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Liberation was 1st and Manhattan Island 2nd and Harrier Jet 3rd. | |
11/Jul/2014 | 1st of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 804m. Anzus was 2nd and Lothello 3rd. | |
21/Jul/2014 | 9th 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/2014 | 6th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Himpapawid was 1st and Burning Passion 2nd and Noble Sun 3rd. | |
11/Aug/2014 | 2nd of 4 | --trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 1250m. Zenith of Hope was 1st and Brodies 3rd. | |
30/Aug/2014 | 10th 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/2015 | 3rd of 7 | --trial--Muswellbrook RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Eagling was 1st and Tudor Sunrise 2nd. | |
03/Mar/2015 | 3rd 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/2015 | 3rd 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/2015 | 1st 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/2015 | 1st 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/2015 | 4th 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/2015 | 13th 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/2015 | 1st of 4 | --trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Navajo Chief was 2nd and Em Double You Bee 3rd. | |
16/Oct/2015 | LR 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/2015 | 7th 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/2015 | 1st 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/2015 | 5th 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/2016 | 2nd 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/2016 | 2nd of 5 | --trial--Muswellbrook RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Texan Lad was 1st and Don't Tease Me 3rd. | |
07/May/2016 | 6th 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/2016 | 3rd 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/2016 | 2nd 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/2016 | 1st 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/2016 | 3rd 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/2016 | 9th 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/2017 | 2nd 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/2017 | 3rd 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/2017 | 11th 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/2017 | 5th 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/2017 | 7th 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/2017 | 2nd 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/2017 | 9th 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 |