Lankan Rupee shines at Moonee Valley

World champion sprinter Lankan Rupee showed he is well and truly ready for his 2014 Spring debut with a powerful gallop over 800 metres at Moonee Valley on Tuesday morning.

The 5YO son of Redoute’s Choice and his stablemate Lion of Belfort were given first use of the track which had received 14mm of rain overnight.

Firmly held by raceday jockey Craig Newitt, and watched closely by trainer Mick Price, Lankan Rupee shaded Lion of Belfort throughout and ran out the 800 metres in 53.15 seconds, completing the last 400 metres in 25.1.

Lankan Rupee will open his Spring campaign with three races at Moonee Valley.  First-up is Saturday’s $200,000 MVRC McEwen S. 1000m G2, followed by the $450,000 A.J. Moir S. G1 on 26 September and the $1 million Manikato S. G1 on 24 October, and finally the $1 million Darley Classic G1 at Flemington on 8 November.

Lankan Rupee, who is raced by his breeder Muzaffar Yaseen, won all but one of his 8 starts last season, including three Group 1 races, and $2.7 million.

His dam Estelle Collection (by Stravinsky) was purchasedby Coolmore Stud for $1.4 million from the Teeley Dispersal and is due to foal a full sibling to Lankan Rupee later this month.

Latest news

15 Saturdays, one Sunday – Arrowfield’s big year 15 Saturdays, one Sunday – Arrowfield’s big year

As the end of 2024 approaches, Arrowfield looks back on one of the most spectacular 12-month periods in its four-decade history....

READ MORE

Maurice 2YO wins G1 Futurity Stakes Maurice 2YO wins G1 Futurity Stakes

After 2YO Admire Zoom's G1 win in Japan, all 5 current Arrowfield stallions with 3YO+ runners have now posted at least one Group 1 winner in 2024...

READ MORE

Smart buys, memorable rewards Smart buys, memorable rewards

Value-seeking buyers will find plenty of options - and a strong track record - when they inspect Arrowfield's 2025 Magic Millions draft...

READ MORE