Acjc Happy New Year Mdn Plate
The Darren Weir-trained filly Mrs Gardenia followed her encouraging second n a 3YO Fillies’ Maiden (1400m) at Cranbourne on 20 January when having her second race start to score a really promising win here. She began well and settled outside the leader (Captain Arabia), before putting pressure on that runner at the 600m. She got to the front nearing the home turn and the fought back to score a very good win. The Mick Kent-trained three-year-old gelding Marching On had a good trip in fourth place on the rails, improved to second coming to the home turn and kept running on well for second in a promising debut. He should appreciate further and is a horse to watch.