Rock And Swing as a yearling at Karaka
The James Cummings-trained Rock And Swing broke maiden ranks at first time of asking when successful at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
Patiently handled by Hugh Bowman, Rock And Swing came from last to narrowly defeat Sparkle in the 1200m juvenile contest.
The impeccably bred son of Fastnet Rock was sold as a yearling at Karaka by Waikato Stud on behalf of breeders Brendan and Jo Lindsay for $600,000 to the bid of Duncan Ramage.
Raced by prominent owners which include Tunku Ahmad Yahaya and Think Big Stud, Rock And Swing is out of a sister to champion stallion High Chaparral.
Cummings has a big opinion of Rock And Swing and expects the colt to step up to stakes grade at his next run.
While the Pago Pago Stakes (1200m) will be considered, Cummings said races such as the Baillieu Handicap (1400m) and Fernhill Handicap (1600m) would be his preferred option but believes the colt will be even better next season.
"I was thrilled with his finish and the fact that it was 1200m on debut, this horse could have a very bright future," Cummings said.
"He could be a terribly exciting horse up to 1600m and 2000m as a spring three-year-old."
Winning jockey Hugh Bowman also believes Rock And Swing has a bright future.
"The penny hasn't dropped but we've got something to work with," Bowman said.
"He's immature but I just liked everything he did today."
Patiently handled by Hugh Bowman, Rock And Swing came from last to narrowly defeat Sparkle in the 1200m juvenile contest.
The impeccably bred son of Fastnet Rock was sold as a yearling at Karaka by Waikato Stud on behalf of breeders Brendan and Jo Lindsay for $600,000 to the bid of Duncan Ramage.
Raced by prominent owners which include Tunku Ahmad Yahaya and Think Big Stud, Rock And Swing is out of a sister to champion stallion High Chaparral.
Cummings has a big opinion of Rock And Swing and expects the colt to step up to stakes grade at his next run.
While the Pago Pago Stakes (1200m) will be considered, Cummings said races such as the Baillieu Handicap (1400m) and Fernhill Handicap (1600m) would be his preferred option but believes the colt will be even better next season.
"I was thrilled with his finish and the fact that it was 1200m on debut, this horse could have a very bright future," Cummings said.
"He could be a terribly exciting horse up to 1600m and 2000m as a spring three-year-old."
Winning jockey Hugh Bowman also believes Rock And Swing has a bright future.
"The penny hasn't dropped but we've got something to work with," Bowman said.
"He's immature but I just liked everything he did today."
