Not Listenin’tome Strolls Home to win 2014 Zeditave Stakes

February 22, 2014

Not Listenin’tome Strolls Home to win 2014 Zeditave Stakes

Classy Team Hawkes-trained gelding Not Listenin’tome has opened his 2012 preparation in perfect form, strolling home to claim the Group 3 Zeditave Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield Racecourse today.

Not Listenin'tome jogged home to claim the 2014 Zeditave Stakes

Not Listenin'tome jogged home to claim the 2014 Zeditave Stakes. Photo: Race Horse Photos Australia

Having jumped fairly and settling just off the pace, Not Listenin’tome comfortably rounded the turn before jogging clear of the pack in the final straight and opened a four-length gap before crossing the line ahead of Consorting and Peter Moody-trained Thermal Current.

Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes was impressed with the first-up display of the exciting Dylan Thomas gelding and is glad to have his 2014 opening run out of the way.

“When you’ve got the good thing of the day, it’s always nice to get it over and done with. Sometimes it’s a bit more of a relief than a thrill,” Hawkes said of the resounding $1.55 favourite.

“It was a good effort; it ended up being a bit of a track work gallop and that’s not being disrespectful to the others, but I think we all know he’s a pretty high class horse

“He just ambled up on the corner and everything just fell into place for him.

Owned by leading Hong Kong-based trainer John Moore, Not Listenin’tome has been the subject of plenty of speculation over recent weeks, with many believing the three-year-old isn’t far from leaving Australian shores; something Hawkes assured would not happen until the end of Autumn at the earliest.

“For another race horse trainer, John Moore has been unbelievably good; he just said do what you want, I don’t care, whatever suits you” Hawkes added.

“We’ll just take each race as it comes. We just wanted to get past today; it was either Sydney or Melbourne and we pulled the right reign today and we’ll just decide whether we keep him here, but he’ll probably go back to Sydney.

“It’s only going to get harder from here on in.”

Jockey James McDonald delivered a sensational ride on Not Listenin’tome , but was quick to lay all the praise on the talented gelding.

“He’s an unbelievable race horse; he’s so laid back and has the right attributes to be very good” McDonald said immediately after dismounting.

“He just relaxes and pings when I asked him and he was just devastating today.

“He’s just one of the horses who won out of the box and hopefully I can stick with him.”

Having now won three times in over five starts to date, a successful autumn campaign is well and truly on the cards for Not Listenin’tome, with starts in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) and Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) likely targets.

2014 Zeditave Stakes Results

Finish No. Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Starting Price
1 5 NOT LISTENIN’TOME Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes James McDonald 2 55kg $1.60F
2 6 CONSORTING Michael Kent Brad Rawiller 4L 3 55kg (cd 55.5kg) $13
3 3 THERMAL CURRENT Peter G Moody Luke Nolen 4.2L 9 57.5kg $7.50
4 2 FAST ’N’ ROCKING David Hayes Craig Williams 5.2L 4 57.5kg $15
5 1 LION OF BELFORT Mick Price Damien Oliver 8.45L 1 58.5kg $8
6 9 HARARE Pat Carey Rhys McLeod 8.65L 7 55kg (cd 55.5kg) $201
7 8 THIS IS THE SHOW David O’Prey Craig Newitt 8.95L 6 55kg $51
8 4 CRUDEN BAY Anthony Freedman Damian Browne 9.15L 5 57.5kg $8.50
9 7 CLAIRVAUX Matthew Williams Dean Yendall 10.15L 8 55kg $71

Racing fields and data are copyright 2011-2021 © Racing Australia Pty Ltd (RA) (and other parties working with it).
Racing materials, including fields, form and results, is subject to copyright which is owned by RA and other parties working with it. Full copyright notice.

Spring Racing

Military Mission Fires in 2023...

Zipping Classic 2023 Field �...

Zipping Classic 2023 Field & Odds Update: Vow And Declare Defends Title

Danny O’Brien’s 2019 Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare continues to show a...

Overpass Heads 2023 Winterbott...

Overpass Heads 2023 Winterbottom Stakes Field & Betting Markets

Bjron Baker’s The Everest performer Overpass is tipped to return to winning...

Osipenko Leads The Gong 2023 R...

Osipenko Leads The Gong 2023 Race Field & Betting

The Chris Waller-trained Pierro four-year-old Osipenko is firm favourite in...

2023 Railway Stakes Field ...

2023 Railway Stakes Field & Betting Update: Tuvalu Narrow Favourite

The Lindsey Smith-trained top-weight Tuvalu is narrow favourite in the latest...

Horse Racing Today

Vibrant Sun Shines in 2024 Aus...

Seonee Wins Queen Of The South...

Seonee Wins Queen Of The South Stakes 2024

Seonee rolled up and joined the leader Legacy 150m out from the line before...

2024 Tobin Bronze Stakes Resul...

2024 Tobin Bronze Stakes Results: Skybird Soars to Victory

The Mitchell Freedman-trained filly Skybird has scored an impressive win in...

2024 Queen Of The Turf Stakes ...

2024 Queen Of The Turf Stakes Results: Waller Runs Quinella with Zougotcha and Atishu

Trainer Chris Waller rounded out the Group 1 races at Royal Randwick on...

Pride Of Jenni Wins 2024 Queen...

Pride Of Jenni Wins 2024 Queen Elizabeth Stakes in Historical Demolition Job

Racegoers at Royal Randwick witnessed what will go down in the history books...

Race Results

2024 Robert Sangster Stakes Results: Climbing Star Stuns in Local Upset

Vibrant Sun Shines in 2024 Australasian Oaks Results

Seonee Wins Queen Of The South Stakes 2024

2024 Tobin Bronze Stakes Results: Skybird Soars to Victory

2024 Queen Of The Turf Stakes Results: Waller Runs Quinella with Zougotcha and Atishu

Race Previews

Fawkner Park Heads Wagga Wagga Gold Cup 2024 Field & Odds

2024 Queensland Guineas Field & Betting Update on Derby Lead-Up

Uncommon James Heads 2024 Victory Stakes Field & Betting

Warrnambool Cup 2024 Field & Betting Update: Little Mix Favourite

Australasian Oaks 2024 Field & Odds Update: Wings Of Song Favourite

Fields & Form

Fawkner Park Heads Wagga Wagga Gold Cup 2024 Field & Odds

2024 Queensland Guineas Field & Betting Update on Derby Lead-Up

Uncommon James Heads 2024 Victory Stakes Field & Betting

Warrnambool Cup 2024 Field & Betting Update: Little Mix Favourite

Australasian Oaks 2024 Field & Odds Update: Wings Of Song Favourite