Behemoth landed his second consecutive win at the highest level in Saturday’s Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.
Settled midfield with cover to the home turn, Behemoth was able to angle clear around the home turn and then enjoyed an uninterrupted run to the line in a messy finish which saw the first seven home covered by two lengths and several unplaced runners with hard luck stories. (pic: Racing Photos/Pat Scala).
Jockey Craig Williams was winning the race for the sixth time.
“It‘s a special race for my family as Dad won it as a jockey and as a trainer,” Williams said on television.
“We had a challenge carrying 60 kilos but it was on a 56 kilo minimum. He was the best horse in the race and he made my job easy.
“His performance was excellent, he got a great run, clear running and he launched late. It’s a credit to him and their management with him.”
Behemoth is one of two Gr.1 winners for the Vinery-based Gr.1 winner All Too Hard (Casino Prince), a half-brother to unbeaten Champion Black Caviar (Bel Esprit).
Initially selling for $120,000 as an Inglis weanling Behemoth then made just $6000 at the Magic Millions National yearling sale where the decision of Grand Syndicates to buy the now 5yo is vindicated with earnings now topping $1.62m.