Everything you need to know about 2023 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge runner, TRIP OF FORTUNE. Candice Bass-Robinson’s gelding has won on his last two starts in the Gr 1 Horse Chestnut Stakes and the Gr 2 IOS Drill Hall Stakes.
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A real dark horse for the 2023 running of the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge and barn mate to race favourite CHARLES DICKENS, TRIP OF FORTUNE has won on both of his last two starts in top-class company. His most recent win in the IOS Drill Hall Stakes saw the form franked with GIMME A PRINCE going on to win the Grade 1 Golden Horse Sprint at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. With some luck in running, the son of Trippi could well cause a bit of a stir come Saturday.
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson
Owner: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Breeder: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Sire: Trippi (USA)
Dam: Louvre by Doowaley (IRE)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 127
Weight: 60
Draw: 3
Career Record: 17 runs (9 wins, 4 places)
Stakes Won: R1 862 750
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 1 (1 win)
Runs at 1600m Distance: 5 (1 win, 1 place)
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2023 Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes (Gr 2) 1400m
1st in the 2023 HF Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes (Gr 1) 1600m
3rd in the 2023 Khaya Stables Diadem Stakes (Gr 2) 1200m
1st in the 2022 WSB Green Point Stakes (Gr 2) 1600m
1st in the 2022 HOLLYWOODBETS MATCHEM STAKES (Grade 3) 1400m
Trainer Comments: Coming soon.
Winning Form Comments:Best MR:127. Won the Drill Hall Stakes and Gimme A Prince has franked the form.
