Golden Horse Casino Sprint (Grade 1)
Trainer Mike de Kock and Owner Joe Stravino had a day to remember -
Mike de Kock doing the seemingly impossible by bringing
Kildonan
back
from a six months lay off to beat the previously unbeaten champion
Mythical Flight on a fast track, breaking the course record in the
process, and owner Joe Stravino for being part owner of the winner
Kildonan and owner of the 3rd placed
War Artist (AUS).
Kildonan received 2.5kg from Mythical Flight and won by a head.
Kildonan is now 5 out of 6, and in my opinion he will definitely
benefit with the run under his belt. I’m sure the two horses will meet
again soon and possibly at level weights.
Joe has much to look forward to as War Artist (AUS) showed what
veteran jockey Garth Puller said he would - class.
The Tony Rivalland trained War Artist (AUS) was described by jockey
Garth Puller as a horse that reminds him of the great Bush Telegraph.
Owner Joe Stravino has come back into the game after a six-year
absence and currently has shares in over 40 horses, mostly with Mike
de Kock. Joe said, ”We were very tense and were hoping Kildonan would
reproduce his incredible work at home. This is the biggest thrill I’ve
had in a while.”
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