The David Brideoake and Matt Jenkins training partnership is already turning its attention to the upcoming spring carnival after Prestige Snitzel broke her maiden in style at Mornington on Saturday.
The promising filly claimed the Mornington Sires (1200m) in dominant fashion, a performance that followed her impressive runner-up finish in last month’s Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (1200m) at Flemington.
Starting the $3.10 favourite with Jamie Mott in the saddle, Prestige Snitzel surged to the lead midway through the race and never looked back, powering to a 2¼-length win over Toronado Queen ($4), with Casual Ghai ($6.50) finishing another 1½ lengths away in third.
Brideoake believes the daughter of Snitzel will only improve over longer distances and confirmed the filly will now head to the paddock ahead of a spring preparation.
“I think she will be a filly that will stay, and could get out to a mile in the spring,” Brideoake said. “She can have a rest now and see what the spring brings.”
Prestige Snitzel is the third two-year-old carrying the ‘Prestige’ moniker to salute for the stable in recent weeks, further highlighting the depth of talent within the camp.
“We’ve got a good team, and we’ve got some pretty good stock at the moment,” Brideoake said. “It all adds up and the rewards are good.”
He also credited jockey Jamie Mott for a well-executed ride, especially after drawing wide.
“I liked the ride. After they had gone probably 300 metres, Jamie was positioned up pretty damn well,” Brideoake noted. “We had to see how much the others had to offer at the testing time, and she was good enough.”
“She was race savvy and race hardened, so she had the advantage.”
Mott echoed the sentiment that Prestige Snitzel had more to offer, particularly over extended distances, but also noted her inexperience was still evident.
“Even though she was a bit more switched on today, she was shying at everything going to the barrier and after the race,” Mott said.
“She’s still got a bit of a baby brain, but she gives you a great feel and hopefully she can stretch out in distance and if she can, she will be a serious horse.”
