Planet Red was the best of good things beaten in the Gr1 Caulfield Guineas on Saturday won by Autumn Boy.
He missed the kick by ¾ length from barrier 5 and was a clear last away, whilst Autumn Boy from Barrier 1 was away smartly.
Pace from out wide was applied and that saw Autumn Boy settle in the good position 3 pairs back off a hot speed in 5th spot following the paint whilst Planet Red found the running line one out but because of the tardy getaway was shuffled back further to settle 9th but was 5-lengths off Autumn Boy and the damage had been done over the first furlong.
When the speed quickened at the 600m Planet Red was well back and had to be scrubbed up to take a close position whilst Autumn Boy who had saved ground and had been smothered up on the paint, his only risk was being able to escape into clear running when they turned for home.
As the field began to swing, the leaders would fan and that allowed Autumn Boy to escape the pocket on the fence and find the running line whilst Planet Red was being forced deeper and deeper and caught 5-wide to find clean air.
The gap came and was pounced upon by Autumn Boy thanks to an excellent ride by Damian Lane who cut the corner and got off the heels of the leaders to their outside saving a lot of ground.
Jordan Childs lost his compass on Planet Red and covered more ground than “Burke and Wills” slipping further behind the leader as they straightened for the run.
At the 200m Autumn Boy had stolen a 2-length break and that was the moment the race was over.
Planet Red was gallant, chasing hard as the stats prove but the margin was too great.
At the 100m Autumn Boy had hit the front and Planet Red was in fifth spot sweeping down the outside.
Over the concluding stages Autumn Boy and Planet Red both attacked the line, widening the gap on the field and simply a better barrier and better ride proved the ¾ length difference with daylight of 1¾ lengths back to third placed Observer.
The sectional splits sum up the race.
PLANET RED ran his last 600m in 35.80 and covered 1608m / AUTUMN BOY ran his last 600m in 36.05 and covered 1605m.
So, PLANET RED ran his last 600m was 0.25 secs faster = 1¾ lengths and covered an extra 3 metres in distance which is about 1¼ lengths.
600m - 400m PLANET RED 11.61 / AUTUMN BOY 11.73
400m - 200m PLANET RED 11.88 / AUTUMN BOY 11.95
200m - Post PLANET RED 12.31 / AUTUMN BOY 12.37
It was a wonderful result for the team at Arrowfield Stud whose sires had provided the quinella in the Group 1 feature. Certainly, from the stud’s point of view, they were delighted that Autumn Boy was victorious because they stood his grand-sire Redoute’s Choice and they stand his sire The Autumn Sun, with both of them victorious in this same race. Whilst Admire Mars is staying in Japan after three seasons shuttling to Arrowfield in Australia.
However, Mick Price and Mick Kent Jr who train Planet Red would have been feeling ill as they watched the horror show unfold as their horse had zero luck and should have got the chocolates.
As for Admire Mars, the sire continues to go from strength-to-strength. He sired a Gr1 winner in Japan from his first crop and now in the Southern Hemisphere from his first crop he has sired a Gr1 runner-up with Planet Red in a stallion making classic race.
The sire is doing the job and that’s what we needed to see. A better jump or a better ride (or both) there is little doubt that he should have been the winner of a Gr1.
Planet Red has now sired 5 starts: 2 wins, 1 second, 1 third, 1 fourth and $624,375.
He won his Maiden over 1200m as a 2yo at Pakenham,
then a Bm 64 over 1200m at Sandown.
He then ran 4th in the 1200m McKenzie Stakes. He followed that with a 3rd in the Gr3 Guineas Prelude 1400m then followed that into this runner-up effort in the Gr1 Caulfield Guineas at 1600m.
Our Team at Dynamic Syndications have purchased a now 2yo Colt Born to Carry the Torch — “Admire Mars × Banksia”
“A son of a triple Group 1 Winning Miler, from a mare who has already produced 2 stakes winners — this colt is showing us far more than promise.”
Elite Pedigree. Proven Family. Exceptional Opportunity.
ADMIRE MARS × BANKSIA
Trained by Ciaron Maher | 5% Shares from $11,550 (incl. GST & all costs to registration)
The Promise of Pedigree
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From the moment this colt arrived, it was abundantly clear he carries something special.
As a son of Admire Mars
and out of the broodmare Banksia a daughter of
Champion Broodmare Sire Redoute’s Choice,
he unites two elite breeding lines combining performance, class, and a powerful female legacy.
Sire: Admire Mars ticks every box a serious buyer looks for:
A three-time Group 1 winner at the highest level, including the NHK Mile Cup (G1) and the Hong Kong Mile (G1)
Champion 2YO Colt in Japan (2018) — undefeated in four juvenile starts
The only 3YO to win the HK Mile (to date)
Impressive start as a sire: In Japan, with his first crop, Admire Mars has already sired
Group 1 winner Embroidery, of the 1000 Guineas (Oka Sho) and
also siring Namura Clara, a stakes winner from that first crop.
Now as mentioned above,
Planet Red is flying the flag here in Australia.
Strong early commercial appeal: First Australian yearlings averaged six times his fee in 2024, including top sales of $300,000.
Beyond raw statistics, buyers, breeders and trainers alike praise his progeny’s temperament, athleticism, and intelligence — traits that often distinguish future champions.
In short: Admire Mars is more than a former racetrack champion — he’s proving himself as a sire capable of stamping class and speed in his progeny.
Dam line & Female Family: Banksia
What elevates our colt further is his dam’s family. Banksia isn’t just another broodmare — she’s on track to become one of those rare “Blue Hen” mares, capable of upgrading any stallion she’s matched with.
Key highlights of Banksia’s credentials:
Dam of 3 to race — and all 3 have won!
Dam of two stakes winners: Bank Maur and Namesake
Bank Maur continues to thrive on the racetrack: his win in the Apache Cat Classic boosted his earnings to $888,000
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whilst Namesake also scored a feature victory over 1200m.
Banksia herself was a two-time winner at the 1000m sprint distance,
including a sharp 56.36 win over 1000m. She is a ¾ sister to Foxwedge (Gr1 winner & sire) and related to stakes-performed siblings She’s A Fox and Paulowina (dam of Lilac). Her female family is deeply proven, boasting 43 stakes winners and 14 stakes performers.
This is not merely a pedigree on paper — this is a family that delivers winners.
The Colt: A Vision in the Making
Already in his early education, this colt shows the refinement, balance, and attitude of a future top-class performer.
He carries the perfect blend: the miler speed and class of Admire Mars - merged with a female sprint family that has produced many stakes-winning individuals.
He is being placed in the hands of Australia’s most respected trainer, Ciaron Maher, who will campaign him from Randwick.
The racing plan is ambitious but grounded:
At 2, target autumn juvenile races: Sires’ Produce 1400m & Champagne 1600m
At 3, aim for the Guineas,
At 4, strategic placement in races to gain access to the Doncaster or Epsom
Shares are priced to appeal, and include all costs through registration, insurance, pre-training, breaking in, transport, spelling, etc.
Why This Is an Opportunity You Shouldn’t Miss
1. Dual strength in sire and dam line
Few colts offer both a rising young stallion (Admire Mars) already delivering elite results and a dam line proven to produce quality stakes winners.
2. Early evidence of sire potency
Admire Mars is not an unproven sire — his first crops in both hemispheres have already produced at Gr1 level. That dramatically eliminates many aspects to the breeding equation.
3. Female family that “knows how to win”
Banksia is doing exactly what a top broodmare must — turning her matings into quality winners. Her sons are already racing well as they get older, which suggests her progeny will continue to improve.
4. Value and structure
A 5 % share for $11,550 (incl. GST & all costs to registration), you get exposure to this super looking colt without a big outlay.
5. Aligned with a top trainer
A great pedigree doesn’t win races on paper — placing him with Ciaron Maher gives the colt the best chance to deliver on his promise.
The hard work has been done and the guess work is gone. We know we have something special just waiting for Ciaron to make him sparkle.
Team Dynamic love the colt and have purchased a leg (25%) ourselves such is his incredible promise.
We invite you to join us in one of the remaining 4 x 5% Shares.