Fontein Ruby

(AUS)

Country

Australia

Foal Date

05-Oct-11

Sex

mare

Colour

brown or black

Sire

Turffontein

Dam

Charming Ruby

Prize Money

$963330

Trainer

Robert Smerdon

Owners

Mrs R L Love, M J Cattell, Mrs B Cattell, A Tingley, Ms J C Chrimes, S G Yule, B Evans, J C Perkins, C A Morris, S Chatta, Ms C Zschech, Ms P A Mescall, Ms J M Williams, W Reid, A Luca, Mrs G Daniher, Mrs E A Chard, A F Foote, Mrs R A Capell & R H Murnane

About

Fontein Ruby is a 13yo brown or black mare from Australia, trained by Robert Smerdon, who is based at Caulfield. She is sired by the stallion Turffontein out of the dam Charming Ruby. With a Group Two victory and career earnings of $963,330, Fontein Ruby is considered a highly talented racehorse. On October 4, 2014, at Flemington, Fontein Ruby rode by Mark Zahra secured her most notable win, claiming the $200,000 Tab Edward Manifold Stakes and defeating Maastricht. She has been a profitable pick for bettors, offering a 75% return on investment throughout her career. Fontein Ruby's racing career concluded on May 16, 2015, at Caulfield.

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Caulfield 16-May-15 2000m GOOD 4 R8 3y Hcp $960 (of $80,000) Barrier 16	M Walker 60, Cd 0 0.00L	9 (16)
Morphettville 02-May-15 2000m GOOD 4 R5 Schweppes Oaks (of $400,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:03.380, SP: $3.80F In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.210	M Zahra 56kg 6.60L	11 (16)
Caulfield 18-Apr-15 1600m GOOD 3 R7 Vgold Reef $150,000 (of $250,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:35.860, SP: $2.10F In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:36.280 led solid tempo, challenged 200m, too classy	N Hall 55kg	1 (12)
Moonee Valley 27-Mar-15 1600m GOOD 3 R4 Alexandra Stks $73,000 (of $120,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:38.259, SP: $3.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.040 led nice tempo, kicked after turn, too classy	M Zahra 58kg	1 (11)
Flemington 07-Mar-15 1600m GOOD 3 R7 Aust Gns (of $500,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:35.140, SP: $14 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 12th, 400m 14th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.290 over-raced well back, beaten some way out	C Schofield 54.5kg 8.80L	14 (14)
Caulfield 28-Feb-15 1400m GOOD 4 R3 Armanasco $36,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.220, SP: $5 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.350 wide so pushed to lead, grabbed 150m, fought on	M Zahra 58.5kg 1.00L	2 (11)
Caulfield 14-Feb-15 1200m SOFT 5 R2 Kev Hayes $13,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.590, SP: $13 In-running: 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.820 Sat outside leader and hit the line well	M Zahra 58.5kg 0.85L	3 (7)
Cranbourne-Trn 29-Jan-15 990m GOOD 3 R1 2UP-TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.820 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.520	M Zahra	1 (12)
Flemington 06-Nov-14 2500m GOOD 3 R8 Crown Oaks (of $1,000,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:39.329, SP: $11 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.380 Jumped well, led, over raced, tired. Vet: mucus	M Zahra 55.5kg 11.10L	12 (12)
Flemington 01-Nov-14 2000m GOOD 3 R2 Wakeful $6,000 (of $300,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 02:03.380, SP: $3.20 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.630 worked hard to lead, had no answers when pressured	M Zahra 57kg 4.40L	6 (12)
Caulfield 18-Oct-14 2000m GOOD 3 R4 Caul Classic $450,000 (of $750,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 02:03.820, SP: $13 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:37.230 outside leader, hit lead turn, headed, fought back	M Zahra 55kg	1 (13)
Flemington 04-Oct-14 1600m GOOD 3 R6 G2 E manifold $122,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:37.640, SP: $6 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.500 wide so pushed to lead, found plenty when asked	M Zahra 55.5kg	1 (13)
Caulfield 20-Sep-14 1400m GOOD 3 R4 3yf Hcp $2,000 (of $80,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:23.690, SP: $6EF In-running: 800m 7th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.540 over-raced midfield, kept coming in straight	M Zahra 58kg 3.40L	5 (15)
Flemington 09-Aug-14 1410m GOOD 3 R4 3y Bm70 $48,000 (of $80,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:26.190, SP: $5.50 In-running: 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.630 Midfield with cover, hit the line strongly to win	M Zahra 58kg	1 (8)
Ladbrokes Park Lakeside 27-Jul-14 1200m SOFT 6 R1 2yf hcp $21,000 (of $35,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.700, SP: $2.90F In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.040 Sat outside leader, ran home strongly to win	M Zahra 59kg	1 (7)
Ladbrokes Park Hillside 02-Jul-14 900m SOFT 7 R1 2y hcp $3,150 (of $35,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:52.840, SP: $5.50 In-running: 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.430 hustled forward, fought strongly straight	D Moor 56kg 1.75L	3 (10)
Sandown Lake 26-Feb-14 1300m GOOD 3 R4 2y Hcp $420 (of $35,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:18.920, SP: $6 In-running: 800m 9th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.460 wtmf, made ground wide before turn, then one paced	J Hill 57kg 4.80L	6 (14)
Mornington 12-Feb-14 1200m GOOD 4 R6 INGLIS 2YO $22,500 (of $250,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.180, SP: $8.50 In-running: 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.480 box seated, every chance, only boxed home	J Hill 55kg 4.00L	3 (11)
Caulfield 25-Jan-14 1000m GOOD 3 R3 BD/PREV F $2,400 (of $120,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:57.670, SP: $4.20 In-running: 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.300 Jky: horse may have come to end of preparation	D Oliver 55kg 4.90L	7 (9)
Caulfield 26-Dec-13 1000m GOOD 4 R1 2YF-SWP $14,400 (of $80,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 00:58.050, SP: $5.50 In-running: 800m 6th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.210 Raced wide no cover, ran on to just miss	R Maloney 55kg 0.40L	2 (13)