Brilliant Gondorff In Queens Cup Victory
- Saturday, 05 December 2009 14:15
Dan Staeck returned to the saddle of the reigning Kalgoorlie Cup winner and positioned the son of Montjeu perfectly just off the moderate speed, set by the stable mate Esroh.
Entering the straight and the superior turn of foot of Gondorff came into play and he quickly put a match winning space on his rivals.
It was left to the favourite Ma Chienne to fly home from last but she ran out of ground failing to haul in the winner by half a length.
Esroh showed great fight to hold onto third place ahead of Marine Drive who lacked the zip to catch the place getters in the straight.
Gondorff had suffered an injury during his unplaced run in the Northam Cup and his future looked in jeopardy but the genius of Read rejuvenated the strapping gelding and he last raced in the Tatt's Cup but went into that race under prepared.
Read who recently retired for five minutes from harness racing to concentrate on his thoroughbred training, got to work on Gondorff and he was a far fitter horse on the day.
He will be set for the BMW Perth Cup and the way he is progressing will take plenty of holding out.
"He went into the Tatts Cup a bit on the soft side so I bored it up him and he responded. It is great for the owners and also for Dan Staeck who rides him so well."
Margins: ½ x ¾ x ½ Time: 2.29.05
Winners Breeding: Montjeu (IRE) - My Funny Face (Marscay)
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