Maiden Of The Week
Exhilarates (AUS) 2 f Snitzel – Samaready by More Than Ready
Godolphin-raced filly Exhilarates (Snitzel) announced herself as a major contender for tomorrow’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) with an impressive maiden victory at the Gold Coast on Saturday. Wearing blinkers for the first time, the James Cummings-trained juvenile settled well under Kerrin McEvoy and moved up smartly on turning for home, before going... Read More
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Jedastar (AUS) 2 f I Am Invincible – Devoirs by Dehere
The Lloyd Kennewell-trained Jedastar (I Am Invincible) made an impressive debut when winning at Flemington on Tuesday in a quick time of 57.76 seconds. The juvenile was smartly away from barrier nine and showed good early pace to cross to the lead on the rails under Joe Bowditch. She then set a good tempo under... Read More
Pin Sec 2 f Lonhro – Moderate by Commands
A narrow but very good win on debut by the filly Pin Sec saw her join the list of promising juveniles raced this season by Godolphin. She was eased after being caught deep from a wide barrier and settled out wide in seventh place before improving coming to the home turn, where she was forced... Read More
Yes Yes Yes (AUS) 2 c Rubick – Sin Sin Sin by Fantastic Light
After a promising debut when second at Moonee Valley on December 1, the Darren Weir-trained colt Yes Yes Yes scored in good style here. He tracked the leading group, challenged at the 300 metres, hit the front at the 200 metres before going on to score by a length and half, seemingly with something in... Read More
Aotea Lad – 2 g Savabeel – Corsage by Volksraad
Fresh off the back of a last-to-first trial win, Aotea Lad (Savabeel) was clearly well-regarded by his trainer Jamie Richards, being pitched into Group 2 company for his race debut. Rider Opie Bosson was content to sit fifth, one off the fence from the jump to the crossing, before finding room four out at... Read More
Athiri 3 f Lonhro – Retsina by Redoute’s Choice
Godolphin-raced filly Athiri staged a really promising effort in winning on her debut. She was eased from a wide barrier by Glyn Schofield and settled in second-last place, on the rails, in the eight-horse field before improving between runners at the home turn. She forced a split at the 200 metres, dashed to the front... Read More