Best yet to come from snowdrop

31 January 2016

Progressive four-year-old Snowdrop will be ready for the big time in 12 months, according to trainer Tony Pike. The WS-owned and trained daughter of Pins continued her march through the grades at Trentham this afternoon with a clear-cut victory in a Rating 75 dash.

“She’s a gorgeous filly and she’s really starting to mature now,” the Cambridge horseman said. “This time next year she should be in the better sprint races.”

Snowdrop is bred to be exceptional as a daughter of WS’s multiple Group One winner Daffodil (No Excuse Needed). The winner of four of her nine starts, she enjoyed a dream run behind the pace and lengthened stride impressively in the straight to post her latest victory in a canter. “She had the 58.5kg and she’s not very big, bit she is just so tough,” successful rider Leith Innes said.

Super Seth 3YO remains unbeaten

Puntin, trained by Bjorn Baker, maintained his unbeaten record with an effortless win at Moruya. The son of Super Seth stepped up to 1400 metres, dominating older rivals to win by four lengths. Bred by GSA Bloodstock, Puntin hails from a stellar pedigree featuring Group winners Shania Dane and Scintillation.

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Max makes it count at Otaki

Waikato Stud graduate Mad Max (Maxmara), a son of Savabeel, broke through for a deserved maiden win at Otaki under apprentice Lily Sutherland. Trained by Andrew Forsman, the well-bred four-year-old impressed with a strong finish over 1200 metres, boosting confidence after earlier placings and showcasing his elite pedigree and potential.