The winning run of graduates of the Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale in Singapore continued today when promising juvenile Top Venture scored in style at Kranji.
Prepared by first season trainer Theo Kieser, Top Venture raced clear in the straight for an almost three length win.
Kieser, a former South African who was a foreman for Laurie Laxon, is now training in his own right and he’s found a likely type in Top Venture.
Top Venture, a son of Flying Spur, took the eye of Kieser when he went through his paces when offered by Baramul Stud at last year’s National Horses in Training Sale.
He went to $80,000 to buy him when he went through the ring last October.
“I liked him straight away when I saw him at the Ready To Runs in the Gold Coast last year,” Kieser said.
“I immediately rang Mr Chua and asked him if he was interested and he agreed on the spot.”
The gelding was having his second lifetime start following an eye catching third on debut recently.
“At his debut I thought he was tailed off too far back and got caught in too much traffic. I told Joao to ride him a lot handier – once he gets him out, ride him in midfield and it’s paid off.”
“I think Joao also watched the video to get a better idea how to ride him.”
Top Venture is a chance of lining up in the Magic Millions Juvenile Championship on July 25.
“He’s still a big baby but he’s definitely not without ability. I am definitely considering the Juvenile for him, but I’ll have to discuss with the owner first.”
Moreira was impressed and suggested that longer trips would suit the promising youngster.
“He was very green. I had to ride him out to keep him rolling forward,” Moreira said.
“That tells me he will be even better over long distance. I’m not sure if how far he will go but he will definitely win some more races here and that’s good news for Theo.”
Top Venture is a juvenile gelding by leading Arrowfield Stud based sire Flying Spur – a Golden Slipper winner as a racehorse and sire.
Dam Points, a lightly raced daughter of Canny Lad, is a half sister to the stakes winners Pasta Express and Stella Maree.
It is the same family as Australian stakes winners Twirled, Noted, Classy Fella, Time Out, Legally Bay, Grand Connection, Vestey, Rutherford Eagle, La Chatelaine and Ideal Planet.