Finance Tycoon is SW38 for Written Tycoon winning Tuesday’s Gr3 Maribyrnong Plate (1000m) at Flemington. Fitted with blinkers for his second start, Finance Tycoon bounced out quickly and led on the inside rail, finding plenty when challenged by the favourite Ingratiating (Frosted) over the final 300m to score by half a head with Marine One
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Victoria Quay is SW12 for Dundeel winning the Gr2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. Settled closer than in previous starts, Jamie Kah stalked the favourite Personal (Fastnet Rock) in fifth place to the home turn where she moved alongside and than gradually asserted her authority over the final 50m to edge clear. It is the
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Confrontational is SW175 for Redoute’s Choice winning the Geelong Classic (2200m). Positioned midfield with cover to the home turn, Confrontational was eased out to the middle of the track and then finished best of all to defeat Azaly (Dundeel) with Vilanculos (Crowded House) in third. Confrontational is a half-brother to Perth winner Racy Ava (Testa
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Peltzer is SW27 for So You Think winning the Gr2 Stan Fox Stakes (1500m) for 3yos at Randwick. Peltzer enjoyed an uncontested lead in the small field and quickened clear around the home turn, going on to defeat Prime Star (Starspangledbanner) by half a length with Jet Propulsion (Rubick) third. It is the fourth win
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Shaquero is the first SW for Shalaa winning the Gr3 Breeders’ Plate (1000m) for 2yos at Randwick. Breaking smartly, Shaquero settled on the lead and was not headed, going on to defeat Construct (I Am Invincible) and Astrologer (Star Turn). Shaquero sold to Guy Mulcaster for $160,000 as a Magic Millions Gold Coast yearling where
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Love Tap is SW136 for Tapit winning the Gr3 Gloaming Stakes (1800m) at Rosehill. Love Tap enjoyed an uncontested lead to the home turn and then accelerated further clear and although getting tired had done enough to defeat Street Dancer (Pride Of Dubai) and Bucharest (Deep Impact). It is the fourth win from as many
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Glenfiddich is SW160 for Fastnet Rock winning the Gr2 Stutt Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley. Settled on the lead by Luke Nolen, Glenfiddich was at full stretch into the home straight and was always holding a game Holyfield (I Am Invincible) with Cherry Tortoni (Night Of Thunder) staying on for third. (Racing Pictures: Natasha Morello)
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Odeum is SW35 for Written Tycoon winning Saturday’s Jim Moloney Stakes (1400m) for 3yo fillies at Caulfield. Enjoying a trouble-free run, Odeum was poised to challenge before the home straight and then finished best to defeat Aidensfield (Dissident) by 1-1/2 lengths with Mossie Monster (Sebring) one length away in third. A $420,000 Magic Millions yearling
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Winning Partner is SW12 for Dawn Approach after winning Wednesday’s Balaklava Cup (1600m). Settled towards the rear early following a slow start, Winning Partner was still worse than midfield before the home turn but once navigated out into running room came with a sustained run to defeat Analytica (Shocking) and Savatoxl (Kuroshio) going away. It
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Night Raid is the second SW for Vancouver following her victory in Saturday’s Atlantic Jewel Stakes (1200m) for 3yo fillies at Moonee Valley. Night Raid was parked behind the leaders approaching the home turn and was then able to come through between horses over the concluding stages to defeat Aidensfield (Dissident) and Dirty Thoughts (So
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