We have liftoff...Singapore star Rocket Man confirmed himself as the best Australian bred sprinter on the international circuit with a stunning win in the US$2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (1200m) at Meydan. The best horse ever to race in Singapore, Rocket Man sat on the outside of American speedstar Euroears throughout, before unleashing a paralysing burst of speed over the final 200 metres to race clear for a two and a quarter length win. Rocket Man was selected and purchased as a yearling for
We have liftoff...Singapore star Rocket Man confirmed himself as the best Australian bred sprinter on the international circuit with a stunning win in the US$2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (1200m) at Meydan. The best horse ever to race in Singapore, Rocket Man sat on the outside of American speedstar Euroears throughout, before unleashing a paralysing burst of speed over the final 200 metres to race clear for a two and a quarter length win. Rocket Man was selected and purchased as a yearling for $60,000 from the 2007 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale. He was offered for sale by Tyreel Thoroughbred Stud and purchased by Andy Williams' World Wide Bloodstock.