Hold that Tiger

Tiger’s Cub claims Tasmanian Magic Millions
February 16, 2012 at 2:01 pm

Hold That Tiger sired his second feature winner in Tasmania this week thanks to a brilliant debut by Tiger’s Cub in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at Launceston on Wednesday. Tiger’s Cub (2g Hold That Tiger – Grandchildrenslove by Noverre) set up a commanding lead at the top of the straight and then denied late learn more ...

Tantrum set for Tasmanian Oaks
February 13, 2012 at 4:11 pm

Former Swettenham Stud shuttler Hold That Tiger sired his second stakes winner in as many weeks when Temper Tantrum scored a brave victory in the LR Strutt Stakes in Hobart on Sunday. Temper Tantrum (3f Hold That Tiger – Disco Bickie by Grand Lodge) completed a hat-trick after priors at Cranbourne and Werribee.  She crossed learn more ...

Apprehend captures Werribee Cup
January 29, 2012 at 11:09 pm

Free-wheeling stayer Apprehend sent his winnings soaring past $500,000 with a three length victory in the Living Legends Werribee Cup(2600m) on Sunday. Apprehend is prepared by Aquanita trainer Tony Vasil and he will be set for the Hobart and Launceston Cups next month.  Aquanita won the 2011 Tasmanian Oaks with La Fantastique (Fantastic Light). A learn more ...

Many happy returns for Joy
January 8, 2012 at 1:02 pm

Hold That Tiger mare Tigress Joy completed a winning weekend for Swettenham Stud stallions at Warrnambool on Sunday. Tigress Joy (4m Hold That Tiger – Agalia by Made Of Gold) was always travelling like a winner in the Midfield Group Hcp (1300m) and put her rivals to the sword in the straight to scored by learn more ...

Smiling Tiger – A New Horse & Better!!
April 16, 2011 at 11:38 am

Jack Shinar Bloodhorse.com reports: Under a patient ride from Joel Rosario, odds-on choice Smiling Tiger rolled to a 2 1/2-length victory in the $200,000 Count Fleet Handicap (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park April 14. A two-time grade I winner in 2010, the 4-year-old Smiling Tiger has now recorded back-to-back graded stakes victories this season for learn more ...

Smiling Tiger Revived Memory of his Dad.
February 20, 2011 at 11:39 am

Hold That Tiger and the vast majority of his stock enjoy being ridden quietly, finding their feet in a race and then hitting the line. Smiling Tiger the Champion 3YO Sprinter in the US with two Grade 1 wins against older rivals was always ridden to lead and run hard into the bridal. He ran learn more ...

Nose and Weight Combine to Deny 3 Grade 1 Wins
December 27, 2010 at 11:40 am

Smiling Tiger carrying 5lbs more than any other rival and out to 1400m took the field through the first 1200m (6 furlongs) in 1.07.58. He edged clear half-way up the straight and was run down on the line to lose by a nose as he strove for his third Grade 1 victory this year. The learn more ...

3YO aiming at 3 Grade 1 wins in ONE Year
December 24, 2010 at 11:41 am

Smiling Tiger is aiming to complete three Grade 1 wins as a 3YO in the 2010 calendar year. He will give 5lbs to every other runner and start from the extreme outside of the field – barrier 11 in a first up run at Santa Anita over the 1400m trip. Smiling Tiger’s two Grade 1 learn more ...

Hold It Now 12 SW’s
December 14, 2010 at 11:41 am

Swettenham Stud received a late addition to Hold That Tiger’s stakes winner total this year when Table Games won the Listed Jim Edgar Illinois Futurity in the United States on Saturday. Table Games (2g Hold That Tiger – Lady Dealer by Prospectors Gamble) overcame a wide post and sloppy conditions to nail Domain’s Rap (Cherokee learn more ...

Tiger pays for Coffeys at Stawell
November 20, 2010 at 11:42 am

He’s A Hotty by Hold That Tiger from the Bigstone mare Lady Ayres (NZ) is in outstanding form with three wins in a row for the two loveable knockabouts in Jack Coffey (owner) and Austy Coffey (trainer). Bred by Doug Cross (RVL) the horse has enjoyed a welcome change of luck since getting to Austy’s learn more ...