The renowned bloodline of former champion sprinter Black Caviar made its mark on the midweek Sydney racing card, as her granddaughter, Ready Forcocktails, achieved a notable maiden win.
The filly, prepared by the formidable training partnership of John, Wayne, and Michael Hawkes, was making just her fourth career start and second in the current season, having previously finished runner-up to Celestial Charm on the Kensington track last month.
Winning jockey Tyler Schiller commented that the three-year-old had consistently displayed talent during her trackwork and expressed his pleasure at seeing her finally break her maiden status.
“She has always shown so much at home, so we expected a bit before this run,” Schiller said. “But obviously, she ran into a nice enough two-year-old last start and last ‘prep’, she didn’t have a couple of things go her way. Today, she has found the right race to get a bit of confidence under the belt.”
Ready Forcocktails, sent off as the $3.20 favourite, responded exceptionally well to Schiller’s guidance, taking out Wednesday’s TAB Plate (1150m) by a convincing three lengths from Claudel ($4.60). Sorentina ($18) secured third place, a further three-quarters of a length behind the runner-up.
Schiller highlighted that the victor was well-suited by a strong, genuine pace and maintained her momentum effectively through the finishing post.
“She lobbed in a lovely spot, and the pace was nice today,” he remarked. “The other day it was a touch steady for her, but very happy with the way she has put them away.”
Meanwhile, the two-year-old filly Consulate achieved a significant milestone with her maiden city success in the Robrick Lodge Plate (1250m).
Chris Waller’s assistant trainer, Charlie Duckworth, indicated that the stable had held the juvenile’s half-brother, Battuta, in high regard, which was a primary consideration when they purchased her as a yearling.
“It’s a bit of a relief really. We had the half-brother called Battuta, who showed a lot of early promise and that was a good reason behind purchasing this filly at the Easter sales,” Duckworth stated. “Unfortunately, he didn’t quite work out, but she looks like she is. Hopefully she can go on with the task now. Over further, she is going to be better suited.”
Starting as the $2.60 favourite, Consulate out-finished a game Castelbella ($12), with the stablemate Snitzel’s Girl ($6.50) claiming third place.
Ready Forcocktails made a strong impression, and the betting markets for the upcoming racing odds are already generating interest. You can compare the latest offers at racing betting markets.
