It was great to be back at Rosehill on a Saturday with our promising gelding Cristal Clear.
Jumping from a wide draw, Braith Nock let him roll forward and take up his customary spot in front. Turning for home he was challenged on his inside, but in true fighting fashion he dug deep, rallied late, and snatched victory by a nose.
A fantastic training effort from the Archibalds and a perfectly judged ride from Braith.
This win edges Cristal Clear close to $200,000 in prizemoney – a terrific return on his modest $50,000 Inglis Ready2Race purchase.
Onwards and upwards for his patient ownership group!
Group One Thoroughbreds, Mr J J Azzopardi, Namoi Connection, Mr J A Cross, J D Racing, Briboys, Mr A J Hannelly, Miss K Bartlett, Mr S Zreik, Mr C J Gibson, Asparagus Racing, Mr R W Cohen, Mr L Maurici, Ms C Sutherland, Mr M Car, Mr J Penfold