Inglis Easter graduate Chautauqua cemented his place in history overnight delivering an absolutely phenomenal victory in the $1 million Group 1 MVRC Manikato Stakes over at Moonee Valley over1200m ahead of Srikandi and Rebel Dane.
Rod Northam wants to train more two-year-olds and after providing the best advertisement for it has already targeted the lucrative Scone Guineas next year.
The strength of the racing industry in the upper region of the Hunter Valley was showcased by the first three home in the inaugural running of the $300,000 Country Championship Final at Randwick on April 6, the opening day of the Australian Championships.