Magnificent mare Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) scored a thoroughly deserving G1 victory in today’s Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley, sending her large group of owners into hysterics.
Royal Ascot glory – and a chance to defend his Everest crown – lay ahead for champion sprinter Nature Strip (Nicconi) following a record-equalling third consecutive win in today’s G1 TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.
The inaugural $250,000 Inglis Sprint at Royal Randwick was won by Inglis Classic graduate Lady Sniper (Snippetson x Lady Titus) under the guidance of Jason Collett, taking her earnings to more than ten times her purchase price in fewer than ten starts.
Four Inglis graduates added black-type to their records at Caulfield today, with Group 1 winning mare Bounding (Lonhro x Believe’n’Succeed) delivering the most impressive victory, kicking off her spring campaign in style with an impressive four-length win in the Group 3 MRC Heath Stakes over 1100m under the guidance of Kerrin McEvoy.
The connections of Twilight Royale are in with a huge chance to take home the Inglis Triple Crown Bonus after the Bjorn Baker trained filly scored a tough win in the Group 2 VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes over 1400m at Flemington.
Robert Smerdon trained filly Shamal Wind showed her opposition a dazzling turn-of-foot at Flemington on Oaks Day, running away to an ultra-impressive two length victory in the Listed VRC Gucci Icons of Heritage Stakes (1200m).
The first race in the $2.6million Inglis Race Series for 2009 graduates will be run next Saturday at Moonee Valley, with nominations for the $250,000 Inglis Juvenile closing Monday morning.