Pins 6yo Aerovelocity Creates Gr.1 History in Japan
29 April 2011
Laxon Shooting for Big Things Ahead with Waikato
LAURIE LAXON’s ever consistent galloper Waikato will look to extend his rich vein of form in the Sgp-2 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2000m) in Singapore tonight.
The outstanding Pins seven-year-old has won both of his last two outings, escalating earnings in the process to over SG$2,282,000 (approx. NZ$2.3 million)
Interestingly, the Singapore Turf Club (STC) has reported that the QEII Cup is actually a stepping stone race for Waikato. The horse’s ultimate target is said to be the $3 million Group 1 Singapore Airlines International Cup (2000m) on May 22.
Since purchasing him as a yearling for $50,000 in 2005, Waikato has rewarded his champion trainer/owner with five Group wins – the best of which being the 2009 Gr.1 Kranji Mile. Further, Singapore accolades garnered along the way have included: Champion Older Sprinter in 2008 & 2009, Champion Older Miler in 2009 & 2010 & the Champion Middle Distance in 2010.
“I guess you could say he’s one of my all-time favourites,” Laxon told the STC earlier this week.
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