What the jockeys said: Group One Inglis Sires'
Manaal got there in the final stride
Manaal continued the fillies' domination of juvenile Group 1 races this season when arriving right on time to win the $1 million ATC Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.
"Manaal's put a bob in."@MFreedmanRacing trained Manaal charges late to win the Group 1 Inglis Sires' in a thrilling finish. Traffic Warden was brave in defeat and Coleman ran third. @tabcomau@inglis_salespic.twitter.com/Dms6lpxLrv
- Racing NSW (@racing_nsw) April 6, 2024
The win was Manaal's third from five starts and took her earnings to more than $1.1 million.
Manaal is a two-year-old filly by Tassort, she is trained by Michael Freedman and was ridden to victory by Jason Collett.
This is what the riders thought of their mount's performance in the ATC Sires' Produce Stakes.
1st - MANAAL (Jason Collett) They went early then they pulled up through the middle. I was trying to hold Coleman in but he's a big horse and I'm not, so he got out, and I just then had to give her time to rebalance. I thought I might have only had to Coleman to beat, but Traffic Warden was still there, and luckily she got her nose down.
2nd - TRAFFIC WARDEN (Jamie Kah) Super run. So close. He's just improving every time I ride him.
3rd - COLEMAN (Damian Lane) He ran super. I was just beaten for speed early and had to make too much ground in the run in. He sprinted well but run ended at the 100m.
4th - STORM BOY (James McDonald) He did a good job. He was trapped deep and he just refused to settle there for a bit.
5th - PROST (Adam Hyeronimus) Just flat out the whole way on the track. He will come back next prep. He's a nice three-year-old.
6th - FEARLESS (Tommy Berry) Just uncomfortable in amongst horses today. Went a bit keen but was still honest. It look away his finish.
7th - ANODE (Tim Clark) He tried hard but he just found a few stronger.
8th - DUVANA (Zac Purton) Just travelled a bit strong through the mid-stages and when they quickened he was flat-footed.
9th - VIANARRA (Rachel King) Jumped and travelled really well today. A bit sharp for him. He's going to make a nice three-year-old.
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