Sydney colt Sixties highlighted his Australian Guineas prospects during Saturday’s $200,000 C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington in 2026, sealing a quartet of wins for elite rider Damian Lane.
The Chris Waller-prepared colt dominated his Group 3 rivals across 1400 metres, powering home despite racing three-wide exposed to the breeze for the duration, extending his winning streak after a fresh-up victory in provincial class at Rosehill on January 31.
Lane’s success on Sixties came shortly after his masterclass on Tentyris in the premier attraction, the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning, complemented by prior Listed conquests with Hard Kick and Sass Appeal.
“It’s a good time to be coming right,” Lane said.
“There’s a lot of hard work behind the scenes. I have to thank my family, (wife) Bonnie and (son) Charlie, they’re a big support at home.
My manager Dean Hawkes, he does a good job of organising rides and the rest of it comes down to grafting really, working hard to find the opportunities to be in the right spot at the right time.”
Sixties ($1.60 fav) shrugged off his demanding run to win by 1-1/4 lengths from Asakura ($5.50), as Beyond Question at $31 trailed by a further 1-1/2 lengths for third.
By Flying Artie and brother to Artorius, Sixties sits at $3.50 second favourite to Observer ($2.50) in markets for the February 28 1600m Group 1 Australian Guineas back at Flemington, where Lane expects him to perform well given several C S Hayes Stakes participants are entered.
“He had lengths on them (today), full credit to him. He’s a lovely animal,” Lane said.
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Lane shared the glory of multiple wins, joined by young star Luke Cartwright who piloted Tarvue and Perilous Fighter to early successes.
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