Zipping (horse)
| Zipping | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Danehill |
| Dam | Social Scene |
| Sex | gelding |
| Foaled | 2001.09.24 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Bay/Brown |
| Owner | Mr & Mrs L J Williams |
| Trainer | Robert Hickmott |
| Record | 45:15-3-7 |
| Earnings | $4,320,195 |
| Horse (Equus ferus caballus) | |
Zipping is an Australian champion racehorse who is notable for winning the prestigious Sandown Classic race in four consecutive years.[1]
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Racing history [edit]
He won his first Sandown Classic in 2007, defeating Jukebox Johhny, and Baughurst as a 6 year old.[2] The following year as $3.20 favourite won a second Classic in defeating Douro Valley and Red Ruler, by 0.2 lengths.[3] In 2009 Zipping made it three on end with his victory over the Peter Snowden trained Purple, and the 2007 Caulfield Cup winner Master O'Reilly.[4] In 2010 Zipping in a five horse field including the David Jones Handicap winner the kiwi Ginga Dude, won his 4th Sandown Classic by 2 lengths defeating Exceptionally and Manighar.[5] Nick Hall had the winning ride, and Zipping again started the race favourite at $1.90.
Big races wins [edit]
- 2010 Sandown Classic
- 2010 Turnbull Stakes
- 2010 Australian Cup
- 2009 Sandown Classic
- 2008 Sandown Classic
- 2007 Sandown Classic
- 2006 Moonee Valley Cup
Major placings [edit]
- 2010 Melbourne Cup 4th
- 2010 WS Cox Plate 2nd
- 2009 WS Cox Plate 3rd
- 2008 WS Cox Plate 2nd
- 2008 Turnbull Stakes 3rd
- 2007 Melbourne Cup 4th
- 2007 LKS Mackinnon Stakes 3rd
- 2006 Melbourne Cup 4th
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Smith, Mark (2010-11-13). "Four In a Row for History Maker Zipping". Breednet.com.au. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ^ Stewart, Matt (2007-11-18). "Resounding win for Zipping in the Sandown Classic". Herald Sun. Australia. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ^ Pickering, Paul (2008-11-20). "Rodd times it just right on Zipping". Dandenong Star. Australia: Star News Group. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ^ AAP (2009-11-14). "Zipping's Sandown Classic hat-trick". Herald Sun. Australia. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ^ Nicholson, Rod (2010-11-13). "Zipping's fourth Sandown win cups everything". Herald Sun. Australia. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
