Sire: Hellbent
Colour: Bay or Brown
Dam: Hostile Witness
Sex: Filly
Age: 3
Foaled: Oct 28, 2021
Country: Australia
85% SOLD and back in work! Why wait? Race this very flashy 2YO filly by leading second season sire, HELLBENT. Four starts in Gr1’s never worse than fourth. He was very unlucky in 2017 William Reid & 2018 Oakleigh Plate. His form was impeccable in every G1 he contested. His recent win in the William Reid was unbelievable considering they slowed mid race and he had to come right around them. Craig Williams was astounded that he could finish so brilliantly considering the race didn’t really pan out for him. Hellbent is a magnificent looking dark bay horse standing 16hh. His turn of foot is his greatest asset and his similarities to his father are uncanny.
His pedigree is interesting as he has a double cross of Green Desert which has been very successful cross. We believe he perfectly fits the criteria we look for in choosing stallions, being an explosive sprinter by a top sire and having a tough colonial damline. Hellbent is a G1-winning sprinter. Winner of seven races from 1000m to 1200m from two to five, and of more than $900,000 in prizemoney, including the 2018 G1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) in near record time; second in the 2017 G1 William Reid Stakes (1200m), third in the G1 Oakleigh Plate to Russian Revolution, Listed BR Crowley Stakes (1200m), Listed GH Mumm Stakes (1000m) and Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m).
This filly is out of Street Sense mare, Hostile Witness, who is a half-sister to Stakes winner of 12 races, JOKU. Hostile Witness is the dam of on foal to race for winner, San Marino who is a winner of three races to date. This family goes back to international Group 1 winner, CHINCHON.
She will be nominated for the Magic Millions race series and Golden Slipper.
2.5% = $3,500 – 5% = $7,000 – 7.5% = $10,500 – 10% = $14,000
The above share prices include GST on purchase, sale expenses, Magic Millions race series & Golden Slipper nominations, breaking in & education, syndicate & registration fees until April 2024. Insurance is also included in the share price until January 2025. Payment plans available for approved applicants.
This filly will be trainer by Multiple Group One winning trainer, Gary Portelli. Portelli has trained the likes of Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign, Rebel Dane & Gold Trail as well as Elite Thoroughbreds Stakes winners Testashadow, Sebring Sun, Straturbo & I’m All The Talk.
Dr Brett Warren conducted a physical, full x-ray review and scope pre-purchase. She was deemed as low risk.
We estimate that the following should be budgeted based on upkeep of the horse, being approximately $50k per year. This budget considers training fees, spelling fees, stable vet visits, floating cost & management fees. To ensure transparency, owners will be billed directly by suppliers according to shareholding. Figures provided below are overestimated:
2.5% = $30 per week over the course of the year
5% = $60 per week over the course of the year
7.5% = $90 per week over the course of the year
10% = $120 per week over the course of the year
Sale Comments: A very attractive filly. Walks well and will just continue to improve. Has good scope for growth.
Current Status: Spelling after having another preparation with the pre-trainers.
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