This Magic Millions sale colt, selected by John, is by hot young sire Snitzel, a Gr 1 winning son of Redoute's Choice.  He is currently the Leading First Season Sire, by both winners and prizemoney (as at 15/1/10).  With only 10 runners to date, he has already been represented by 4 very smart 2YO's in Chance Bye, One More Grand, Intertidal and Bouzy Rouge.

His dam, Flying Class was the joint third top NZ 2YO filly of her year and was twice stakes placed including a 2nd in the Gr 2 Matamata Breeders Stakes.  This is also the family of Champion NZ 2/3YO colt Kingdom Bay, a winner of 13 races including the Gr 1 NZ 2000 Guineas.  Kingdom Bay was also runner up in the Gr 1 AJC George Main Stakes and the QTC Stradbroke Hcp.

John O'Shea believes this colt is a likely Magic Millions 2YO and will prepare him with next year's race in mind as the goal.  He is a great early 2YO type, in the mould of his father and has the strength and presence you look for.

The presence of Rory's Jester in the dam line is always a good indicator of 2YO precocity as seen with Gr 1 winners Joker's Wild, In Top Swing and successful young sire Not A Single Doubt.

He has already had a good preparation in the stable and is now having a let up before going into the Magic Millions campaign.

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