Bossy Nic reaffirmed her talent and affinity for the Flemington straight, securing an impressive win in the Flemington Long Lunch (1200m). The mare thrived on the soft track, delivering another strong performance for the Tony and Calvin McEvoy stable.
A proven performer over this course and distance at Stakes level, Bossy Nic has long been a favorite within the McEvoy camp.
“We love this mare,” Calvin McEvoy said.
“She won a Group race at her first start as a two-year-old with Dean Holland on board and she just grows a leg down the straight and grows a leg with a little bit of cut out of the ground.
“She’s very valuable and we’ve got to thank Jen and Mark Hinkey and the whole crew, they’ve been very patient.
“When you win a Group race with a filly at her second start and then it’s a little while between drinks, you’ve got to be patient.
“But she’ll get back to that and Beau (Mertens) rode her confidently and she was there for him at the end.”
McEvoy confirmed that Bossy Nic will now be aimed at upcoming Stakes races in Adelaide.