First Horse to Trial a Winner for Rios

23 April 2013

Young WS sire Rios registered his first trial winner from his first horse to race at Paeroa today.

Trained, bred and part-owned by Danica Guy, the unnamed 2YO colt ex La Cigale jumped smartly to be in front and when challenged in the straight, found another gear to pull away under jockey Michelle Wenn.

“He’s got a lovely temperament and was very impressive today,” said Guy

His regally bred G1. performed sire Rios stands for $4000+GSt, LFG in 2013.

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12 December 2025

The Corner with Garry Chittick

It would seem The Corner is subject to differing interpretations, whilst, focused on my two mystery readers, I could be reasonably relaxed. It would seem The Corner is gathering a slightly larger following – I will need to be a little more sensitive to the add-ons’ views.