In amongst all the hype about the Rosehill Guineas meeting the races at Broken Hill were almost lost in the ruck except for an occurrence that should be applauded. The 7yo Nozi has been a terrific money spinner for connections having won over $400, 000 in prizemoney with the 2006 Darwin Cup earning this galloper just over $100,000. However yesterday this winner of 11 races added a 12th win when he won the Broken Hill Cup for a record breaking third year in a row. As fate would have it I happened
In amongst all the hype about the Rosehill Guineas meeting the races at Broken Hill were almost lost in the ruck except for an occurrence that should be applauded. The 7yo Nozi has been a terrific money spinner for connections having won over $400, 000 in prizemoney with the 2006 Darwin Cup earning this galloper just over $100,000. However yesterday this winner of 11 races added a 12th win when he won the Broken Hill Cup for a record breaking third year in a row. As fate would have it I happened to have Sky Channel on and watched a most courageous effort by the winner. Of all the racing this Saturday it was this virtual non descript event that captured my imagination and you never know he might do it again next year. I hope I remember to watch the race if he does.
The Rosehill Guineas produced a pearler with the favourite Metal Bender getting up in the last bound at $4.40 thus alleviating some of the long term losses favourites have racked up in the last twenty years in this event. It is worth noting the second favourites were Tobique and Rock Kingdom at $4.60 with the third favourite Caymans at $4.80!
I was quite impressed with the winner as he is a real fighter as was Divine Rebel in her event and what about Solo Flyer. To my mind he was ridden poorly yet when I expected him to weaken he became stronger and at odds is worth serious consideration for the Doncaster.