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February 2, 2024<\/p>
<\/a><\/p>\n Unreserved Dispersal Sale Bidding commences today at 12pm today (2_2_24) (Regsister to bid at sales@inglisdigital.com)<\/p>\n Open For inspections Sunday 4th (9.30-3.30pm) <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p> January 17, 2024<\/p> <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scenic Lodge founder David Smith has announced his retirement from the industry and will sell his horses unreserved at the Inglis Online February (Early) Sale.<\/p>\n The Muchea nursery has also catalogued 17 yearlings for the Perth Magic Millions on February 22 and 23.<\/p>\n Smith\u2019s son Jeremy and his wife Sarah will take over ownership of Scenic Lodge and will continue to operate the business from March 1.<\/p>\n David Smith bought the property in 1996 and named it Durham Lodge ...<\/p> June 25, 2023<\/p> Planet Cash had been backed from $10 into $6 before the Quayclean Hcp (1400m) on Saturday and bookmakers would have been happy when the lightyl-raced 3yo was spotting the favourite Triple Jay six lengths into the straight at Belmont.<\/p>\n Backmarkers weren\u2019t making ground in the Soft 7 conditions but the bias couldn\u2019t counteract Planet Cash\u00a0(Photo \/ Western Racepix)<\/em>\u00a0when he powered home to defeat Sunny Honey (Patronize) and Californication (Preferment).<\/p>\n \u201cWe were relatively confident after he really hit the line first-up here a fortnight ago,\u201d trainer Hayden Ballantyne said.\u00a0 \u201cHe had missed a trial with a ...<\/p> June 19, 2023<\/p> Scenic Lodge resident Universal Ruler sired his 10th Stakes winner when Rusty Dreams took advantage of a rails run to land the LR Belmont Guineas (1600m) on Saturday.<\/p>\n Rusty Dreams had been runner-up in the LR Raconteur Stakes (1400m) at her previous start and was handled patiently from an outside gate by Chris Parnham.\u00a0 The 3yo filly burst through a gap along the fence and then went clear to score impressively.<\/p>\n Parnham joined his brothers Brad (Variation in 2017) and Steven (Kay Cee in 2020) on the Belmont Guineas honour-roll with a superb ride. \u00a0\u201cShe was the best horse in the race ...<\/p> May 18, 2023<\/p> Universal Ruler heads the table for Westspeed-bred 3yo winners this season and his promising filly Rusty Dreams is poised to improve her strike-rate at Belmont on Saturday.<\/p>\n Rusty Dreams has opened an even-money favorite in the Glenroy Chaff Plate (1400m) for trainer Michael Lane and jockey Willie Pike.\u00a0 She is one of 14 individual 3yo winners by the Scenic Lodge stallion giving him a margin among active sires over Playing God (12) and Maschino (10).<\/p>\n In the lead-up to the start of the Belmont winter season, Scenic Lodge general manager Jeremy Smith has announced Universal Ruler will stand for a value-plus $7,500 ...<\/p> July 31, 2022<\/p><\/a> Blackfriars was crowned champion WA sire for the 12th time in a row when holding out his son in Playing God to claim the title for the 2021-2022 season which concluded on Sunday.<\/p>\n Blackfriars was crowned champion WA sire for the 12th time in a row when holding out his son in Playing God to claim the title for the 2021-2022 season which concluded on Sunday.<\/p>\n It\u2019s an amazing achievement for Blackfriars to win the title again this year especially when you consider his last ever crop he sired have just turned 4 years of age. July 18, 2022<\/p> The Scenic Lodge legend has been represented by the winners of 36 black-type races reserved for horses in their classic season.\u00a0 His youngest progeny will turn four on August 1<\/p>\n <\/a>Black Fantasy went back-to-back on the weekend following his victory in the LR Aquanita Stakes (2000m) earlier this month.\u00a0 He scored by three-quarters of a length from Flower In The Wind (Sebring) and they gapped the rest of the field with third-placed Tizzle Top (Vert De ...<\/p> June 16, 2022<\/p> Breeding:\u00a0 Universal Ruler – Jean (Volksraad)\u00a0 2yo filly Jeanella is bred to be a winner and she showed a will-to-win on par with her pedigree at Belmont on Wednesday.<\/p>\n The 2yo filly by Scenic Lodge sire Universal Ruler was racing on debut and was always travelling like a winner for trainer Adam Durrant and ...<\/p> June 2, 2022<\/p><\/a> Scenic Lodge is delighted to announce Kristy Reynolds appointment as Stud Manager.<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s an amazing story, Kristy started with Scenic Lodge on school work experience at the age of only 14 and has now progressed to Stud Manager. May 23, 2022<\/p> <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Breeding:\u00a0 Universal Ruler – Hello Paris (Rothesay)\u00a0 2yo colt Universal Ruler\u2019s 2yo filly Penny On The Queen has ability to burn and the Scenic Lodge sire followed up with talented 2yo colt Lord Gannicus at Belmont last Wednesday.<\/p>\n Penny On The Queen won an Ascot nursery in February prior to black-type placings behind Amelia\u2019s Jewel in the G3 Gimcrack Stakes ...<\/p> May 23, 2022<\/p> <\/a>Above the Peg and Yaphet were profiled as horses to follow at the start of their current preps and they\u2019re realising that potential this month.<\/p>\n That said, there\u2019s better things ahead for the 3yo sons of Scenic Lodge legend Blackfriars next season.<\/p>\n Above the Peg<\/strong> completed a city hat-trick in the Crown Perth Hcp (1400m) at Belmont on Saturday while also bringing up the 50th city win of the season for trainer Simon Miller.\u00a0 He launched a ...<\/p> June 21, 2021<\/p> I’m Pretty ran right over the top of the leaders to claim the first leg of a winning treble for Scenic Lodge at Belmont on Saturday.<\/p>\n The Dash For Cash grey mare settled at the tail of the field in the TABtouch Westspeed Platinum Hcp (1400m) and was still six lengths in arrears at the furlong.\u00a0 She responded to a well-timed Willie Pike ride to win running away by the best part of two lengths from Speedy Miss (Demerit).<\/p>\n I’m Pretty had won first-up at Belmont a fortnight ago and is racing in career-best form this prep.\u00a0 \u201cShe\u2019s had issues with her ...<\/p> May 3, 2021<\/p> High-end results at the Perth Magic Millions complemented by remarkable strike-rates at Ascot have been the spur for modest service fee increases for Snippetson and Universal Ruler at Scenic Lodge.<\/p>\n They will both stand for $8,250 (inc GST) in 2021.<\/p>\n The Scenic Lodge pair led all Australian stallions for yearling sale returns this year set against their 2018 service fees.<\/p>\n Perth\u2019s record-breaking Magic Millions Yearling Sale propelled Universal Ruler to the top of the nation-wide list when his 2018 fee ($4,950) was multiplied by 11.3 to his yearling average ($55,909)<\/p>\n Snippetson (11.2) was second with a 2018 fee ($6,600) soaring to a Magic Millions ...<\/p> April 19, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n River Beau will be given the chance to crack a hat-trick in Group 3 company after a sizzling victory in the Crown Towers Hcp (1000m) at Ascot.<\/p>\n The Snippetson sprinter had defeated star filly Clairvoyance a fortnight ago and backed that up with another impressive win on Saturday.\u00a0 He ran down front-runner Ziebell to win by a half-length in a quick 57.96s.<\/p>\n Snippetson stakes winner Gemma\u2019s Son worked home to finish third another length in arrears.<\/p>\n Trainer Bruce Watkins believes River Beau has earned the right to make his black-type debut in the $150,000 Northam Stakes (1100m) on Sunday, May 2.\u00a0 ...<\/p> April 15, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n <\/a>Trainer Dan Morton is hoping Featherweight (Snippetson) can upend a proven route into the G3 WA Sires\u2019 Produce Stakes (1400m) this Saturday.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Every Sires\u2019 winner for the last decade – bar one – has come off a fortnight\u2019s break from the G2 Karrakatta Plate.\u00a0 The only exception has been Prentice (Blackfriars) in 2014 and he has a link with Featherweight as both were bred and sold by Scenic Lodge.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Featherweight is none the worse for his narrow ...<\/p> April 14, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n <\/a>Divine Shadow will have a short spell in the wake of his LR Pinjarra Cup (2300m) victory on Sunday with connections now looking ahead to the Belmont winter season.<\/p>\n The Brett Pope-trained stayer became the 43rd stakes winner for Blackfriars on Sunday when cruising home by the best part of four lengths from Media Baron (Written Tycoon) and Trap For Fools (Poet’s Voice).\u00a0 He raced away in the straight under Steve Parnham to salute the judge ...<\/p> April 2, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n Scenic Lodge has won the last 19 sires\u2019 premierships in Western Australia but it has some unfinished business in the G2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) on Easter Saturday.<\/p>\n The Muchea Stud\u2019s stallions provided the runner-up in 2018 – Lady Cosmology (Universal Ruler) and 2019 – Tinsnip (Snippetson) while in 2020 – Gemma\u2019s Son (Snippetson) was beaten out of the placings as a long odds-on favourite.<\/p>\n Snippetson fronts up with a pair of frontline candidates from his third WA crop tomorrow and they are both rated highly in pre-post betting.\u00a0 Spin The Knife is the second favourite in TAB markets at $8 ...<\/p> March 29, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n <\/a>Standout Rose brings back some wonderful memories for trainer Bruce Watkins and he\u2019s looking forward to a successful autumn campaign after her first-up victory at Ascot on March 7.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Blackfriars 3yo filly has been nominated for Ascot (1400m) and Bunbury (1200m) this weekend but Watkins is leaning towards a start in the south-west on Sunday.\u00a0 \u201cThere\u2019s a couple of smart ones in town and she\u2019s probably not ready to run 1400m second-up,\u201d Watkins said from ...<\/p> March 9, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n Stablemates Gemma\u2019s Son and Jericho Missile are set for rewarding autumn campaigns after their rousing first-up runs in the MGIB Hcp (1000m) at Bunbury on Saturday.<\/p>\n Gemma\u2019s Son (Snippetson) scored with something in hand and trainer David Harrison was equally pleased with Jericho Missile (Smart Missile) who ran home late to finish second about a length behind the winner.<\/p>\n In a sprint with plenty of depth, Gemma\u2019s Son camped on the speed for 3kg claimer Kristy Bennett before angling to the centre of the track to collar the leaders at the furlong.\u00a0 \u201cThey\u2019re both (RL) Magic Millions 2yo Classic winners ...<\/p> February 15, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n Snippetson 2yo Spin The Knife flew under the radar for an unexpected victory in the TABtouch Plate (1100m) at Ascot on Saturday.<\/p>\n The good-looking chestnut was appearing for the first time in public and went out an unwanted $41 longshot.\u00a0 Trainer Luke Fernie admitted he wasn\u2019t very optimistic and would have been happy if the youngster tucked in and took closer order in the straight.<\/p>\n \u201cHe did the opposite,\u201d Fernie exclaimed.\u00a0 \u201cHe crossed from the outside gate to lob on the speed.\u00a0 I didn\u2019t expect that.\u00a0 And I thought he was gone when the other horse headed him in the ...<\/p> February 9, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n Gemma’s Son was in a different class when he created history in the RL Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy (1200m) at Pinjarra on Saturday.<\/p>\n The Scenic Lodge graduate started a short-priced favourite and was bolting outside the speed in the early stages.\u00a0 After being balanced by Paul Harvey at the top of the straight, he swept to the lead and won untouched by three lengths.<\/p>\n Gemma’s Son is the first horse to win the WA Magic Millions 2YO Classic and 3YO Trophy since the double was introduced in 2009.<\/p>\n “You can never be too over confident but he looked well in ...<\/p> January 29, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n Last start Ascot winner No Surrender is poised to claim a third LR WA Breeders\u2019 Classic (1400m) for Scenic Lodge sire Universal Ruler at Bunbury this Sunday.<\/p>\n Darren McAuliffe trains No Surrender and he also prepared Abdicator to win the south-west 3yo feature in 2018.\u00a0 Pearce Racing filly Angelic Ruler made it a running double for Universal Ruler in 2019.<\/p>\n No Surrender lived up to his name with brave victory in the Glenroy Chaff Hcp (1600m) at Ascot on January 9.\u00a0 He took advantage of the inside alley and was allowed to dictate in front for Chris Parnham before fighting ...<\/p> January 21, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n Following phenomenal returns on the Gold Coast last week, Magic Millions has switched focus to Perth and the local industry is hoping COVID-19 restrictions won\u2019t adversely affect interstate participation on February 15 and 16.<\/p>\n Since the Magic Millions Yearling Sale transferred to the Swan Valley complex in 2019, Perth\u2019s Book 1 turnover has increased 11% and the average has also risen by 8%.<\/p>\n For the first time since 2004, Scenic Lodge will not have a yearling by its 10-time champion sire Blackfriars (Danehill), however, general manager Jeremy Smith is upbeat about its consignment by Snippetson and Universal Ruler.<\/p>\n Snippetson has received ...<\/p> January 20, 2021<\/p> <\/p>\n Perth trainer Stephen Miller was far from disappointed even though his exciting filly Sniparoochy was all out winning the Amelia Park Lodge Plate (1200m) last Saturday.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sniparoochy had bolted in by five lengths on debut at Bunbury last month but had to overcome some smart youngsters at Ascot.\u00a0 The Snippetson filly started odds-on in town and had to work outside the speed before taking a clear lead in the straight.<\/p>\n Favourite punters would have been happy at the furlong only to wonder if it was turning pear-shaped when Ex Sport Man (Playing God) and Hoi An (Longma) launched late bids.\u00a0 ...<\/p> November 29, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n The decision to switch No Surrender to a shorter trip was a winning one for Impressive Racing trainer Darren McAuliffe on Tuesday.<\/p>\n No Surrender (3g Universal Ruler \u2013 Dark Attack by Dylan Thomas) had been run down over 1600m last month but he was never in danger when dropping back in distance for the Mrs Mac\u2019s Maiden (1200m) at Ascot.\u00a0 He led at every panel and pinched a winning break for Mitchell Pateman who had been positive on the firming $3.80 second-elect.<\/p>\n McAuliffe knows Universal Ruler and his stock better than anyone having trained him to three stakes wins in ...<\/p> August 4, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p> August 4, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p> August 4, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p> August 4, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p> August 4, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p> May 24, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n Hip Wiggle appreciated the switch to Belmont and stretching out to 1600m in the TABtouch Westspeed Maiden on Saturday.<\/p>\n The Dan Morton-trained filly had been placed in all three starts over shorter trips this prep before stepping up to a mile for the first time.\u00a0 And Chris Parnham took advantage of a bumping duel between I Hope You Dance and Rusty Spirit to pinch a winning break at the top of the straight.<\/p>\n \u201cWe had a lot of time for her early May 19, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Snippetson miler Queen La Diva was a class above the competition on offer in the MDH Constructions Hcp (1600m) at Bendigo on Sunday.<\/p>\n Trainer Lindsey Smith opted for a Benchmark 70 at the provincials and that was a straightforward assignment for a mare who had won at Sandown and been placed behind The Inevitable in last year\u2019s LR Tasmanian Guineas.<\/p>\n Part-owner Leigh Winwood had transferred Queen La Diva from Team Hawkes to Smith earlier this year and she won\u2019t be long returning to town after the latest front-running victory.<\/p>\n Winwood had raced her older full-brother Kenjorwood and he earned $750,000 after ...<\/p> May 5, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n <\/a>Universal Ruler mare Bam\u2019s On Fire will be given another crack at a Group 1 after being placed in the G1 Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville last Saturday.<\/p>\n The Ciaron Maher \u2013 David Eustace trained sprinter was doing her best work at the end of 1200m in Adelaide and will appreciate an extra furlong in the G1 Stradbroke Hcp (1400m) next month.<\/p>\n Bam\u2019s On Fire and her stablemate All Too Royal were both paid up when first nominations were taken on ...<\/p> May 1, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n Scenic Lodge has pledged its ongoing commitment to the WA industry by keeping all service fees at the same level as last year.<\/p>\n Snippetson and Universal Ruler remain at $6,600 and Dash For Cash at $2,750.\u00a0 All fees are GST inclusive with a free return.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have made the decision not to make any changes with the uncertainty due to the Coronavirus,\u201d stated Scenic Lodge general manager Jeremy Smith.\u00a0 \u201cIn saying that, Snippetson and Universal Ruler are definitely worthy of fee increases on the back of their superb form in the last year or two.<\/p>\n April 27, 2020<\/p> <\/p>\n Universal Ruler mare Angelic Ruler added a touch of class to a record-breaking weekend for Scenic Lodge stallions on the weekend.<\/p>\n Scenic Lodge sires combined for 11 winners at Ascot & Kalgoorlie (Saturday) and Pinjarra (Sunday).\u00a0 Universal Ruler led the onslaught with 6 winners followed by Blackfriars (2), Snippetson (2) and Dash For Cash (1).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Angelic Ruler is back home after a frustrating stay in Melbourne for trainers Ben & Dan Pearce.\u00a0 She earned the trip east after winning the LR Rangeview Stud Classic at Bunbury but played bridesmaid with 6 Group placings in 7 starts over there last year.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Starting ...<\/p>
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Read more<\/a><\/li>Scenic Lodge founder David Smith has announced his retirement from the industry and will sell his horses unreserved at the Inglis Online February (Early) Sale.<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Planet Cash wins against bias at Belmont<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Dream result in Belmont Guineas<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Service Fee’s Announced<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>21 SIRES TITLES IN A ROW FOR SCENIC LODGE<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
\nWith Scenic claiming 9 straight premierships ...<\/p>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Blackfriars sired his final winner of a 3yo Stakes race when Black Fantasy was successful in the LR Belmont Classic (2200m) on Saturday.<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
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\nBreeder:\u00a0 Geoff Durrant
\nOwners:\u00a0 Adam & Vicki Durrant
\nTrainer:\u00a0 Adam Durrant \u00a0\u00a0Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
\nPrizemoney:\u00a0 $21,300
\nWestspeed Bonus:\u00a0 $9,700
\nEPONA credits:\u00a0 $1,160, Photo:\u00a0 Western Racepix<\/a><\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/li>KRISTY REYNOLDS APPOINTED AS STUD MANAGER<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
\nFrom Kristy\u2019s very first day her natural talent with the horses shone through, she is a natural talented horsewoman. Work experience led her to some part-time work which then developed into full-time work.
\nKristy has had the opportunity to learn and develop at Scenic Lodge working under some good management
\nand Vets. Her progression was so rapid that in 2019 Kristy was appointed ...<\/p>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Lord Gannicus \u2013\u00a0 TBWA Winner of the Week<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
\nOwner \/ Breeder:\u00a0\u00a0 Elio Galante
\nTrainer: Grant Williams
\nJockey: Pat Carbery
\nPrizemoney: $42,780\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Westspeed Bonus: $16,300
\nPhoto:\u00a0 Western Racepix<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/li>Blackfriars 3yo sons realising potential<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Pretty performer by Dash For Cash<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Scenic Lodge announces fees for 2021<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>River Beau Runs for Snippetson<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Featherweight and Funny Az double for Snippetson<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Divine Shadow shines at Pinjarra<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Sons of a Gun set for Karrakatta<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Another Standout filly by Blackfriars<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Weekend double for Sons of Snippetson<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Winning Spin for Snippetson<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Gemma’s Son creates history<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>No Surrender lived up to his name<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Scene set for Perth Magic Millions<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Snipparoochy<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>NO DANGER TO NO SURRENDER AT ASCOT<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Snippetson ranked 2nd on 2yo Champion Sires Table<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Universal Ruler No 2 for individual Stakes Winners in WA and 4th on WA Sires premiership.<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Blackfriars Claims his 10th Sires Title<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Snippetson Crowned No.1 WA Active Sire (2019\/20)<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>WA Champion Sires Table 2019\/2020<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>WINNING WIGGLE BY UNIVERSAL RULER<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>CLASS THE DIFFERENCE FOR DIVA<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Stradbroke beckons Bam\u2019s On Fire<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Scenic Lodge service fees unchanged for 2020<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>
Read more<\/a><\/li>Combined 11 weekend winners for Scenic Lodge sires<\/a><\/h2><\/h2>