Savabeel’s son reigns supreme

Sprinting superstar I Wish I Win again showcased his short course prowess on Saturday afternoon when he proved superior to his rivals in the A$1 million G1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm over 1300 metres.

The Waikato Stud-bred son of Savabeel, who is raced by the Matamata farm with co-trainer Peter Moody, was given a gem of ride by Luke Nolen and capitalised in style to add to his stunning resume.

“It’s the first time I’ve been oncourse for a Group 1 win and it’s incredibly special,” said Katherine Coleman, who prepares the son of Savabeel with Moody.

“It’s amazing and we had plenty of confidence, but he needed some magic from Luke from barrier one and he got it.

“The horse looked incredible and it’s a huge thankyou to all the team.

“He’ll probably go for a little break now and then we’ll prep him for the spring and The Everest.”

I Wish I Win broke well from the gates and settle three back near the rail before Nolen angled off the fence before the turn and the five-year-old lengthened stride impressively in the run home to claim top honours.

“The race worked out pretty well and he showed plenty of grit. I knew he could finish over the top of them,” Nolen said.

I Wish I Win has now won seven of his 21 starts and doubled his tally at the highest level following his victory in last year’s G1 TJ Smith Stakes.

He also has success in the Golden Eagle to his credit and a further 12 minor placings, including seven at Group 1 level, a runner-up finish in The Everest with his stake earnings closing in on a remarkable A$12 million.

A son of the Pins mare Make A Wish, I Wish I Win is a half-brother to the Ocean Park mare Another Dollar who was successful on five occasions, including success in the G3 Premier’s Cup and was runner-up in the G1 Queensland Oaks.

A brother to Another Dollar was sold to Moody at Karaka last year for $375,000 and Make A Wish has a hugely valuable yearling filly by Super Seth.