Inglis Millennium Race Day (Randwick) – February 5th

Restricted Listed - Inglis Millennium

(2yo SW - 1100m)

Post Race Details & Comments

Winning Horse: Xtravagant Star (Aus) 

2yoF Xtravagant (NZ) - She's A Danica (Aus)(Sebring (Aus))

2 starts - 2 wins $1179250

Other Wins

1st Geelong Bet365 Odds Protector Mdn 1118m (2022) (Debut Run)

Race Result:

1st: Xtravagant Star (T&C McEvoy/C Schofield) - $7

2nd: Paris Dior (P&P Snowden/J McDonald) - $3.30F
3rd: Sejardan (G Portelli/J Collett) - $6

Winning Time: 1:04.14 Last 600m: 34.25

Margins: 1¾L x ½Head

Winning Trainer: Tony & Calvin McEvoy (Tony McEvoy comments)

On the winner: “Really good filly. She always showed us a bit of talent and we went to that race at Geelong pretty confident. She had a fight to win it and showed she’s got speed and she was tough. The ownership group was very comfortable to come to this race and we’re so excited.”

On the prep: “It’s her first trip away from home and the way she has handled herself and accepted everything, magnificent. It’s a big thrill.”

On the run: “She pinged the gate and Chad thought she’d lead but he was a bit nervous there was going to be too much pressure so he was just very quiet. She didn’t really want to come back, she threw her head at one stage but then she accepted it. She is a quality, quality filly.”

On the future - Slipper?: “We’ve got some beautiful decisions to make. We can go to the Diamond in three weeks, or we can just concentrate on the Slipper. It’s a bit hard to do both I think. I think we just enjoy today and make some decisions in a few days. She has come a little bit out of left field. At home she’s solid but she’s not a ‘wow’ sort of horse and sometimes they’re the best but I am liking her more and more.”

Winning Jockey: Chad Schofield

On the run: “It was very painless, really. She was first to leave the machines. Pre-race I thought we may have to drop her in as there was a bit of speed on our inside but she was way too fast and cleared them easily.

“I had a perfect run with cover throughout, Gai’s horse led and gave me a lovely cart into it while Sweet Ride held the rail so she travelled very well with the cover.

“I hit the front a long way from home so for a Melbourne two-year-old filly it was a good effort, she was strong to the line.”

On the win: “It’s nice to win a feature race like this and hopefully it can help me build momentum going forward.”

Beaten Jockeys:

Jason Collett (Sejardan): “Great run. Wasn’t the tempo that was anticipated on paper. Sat wide but stuck on well.”

Jamie Kah (El Padrino): “Really good, Very happy.”

Tommy Berry (Calgary Stampede): “When he came out a little bit slow it was always going to be tough for him. Got held up at the top of the straight but was happy with how he was through the line.”

Jean Van Overmeire (Sweet Ride): “Nice run, really nice run. Very pleased with him. Is only going to keep improving.”

Tim Clark (Athletica): “He ran well with improvement to come.”

Hugh Bowman (Boldinho): “Well below par today.”

Regan Bayliss (Pomade): “Not this prep.”

Josh Parr (Zambezi River): “Left just none the wiser after that performance.”

Kerrin McEvoy (Emperor): “Over-raced a bit. Did it upside down.”

Sam Clipperton (The Wizard King): “Not good enough.”

Tom Sherry (Fire And Ice): “Was always tricky from the alley. Got back but made up really good ground in the straight. He’s still learning but I was really pleased with him.”

Rachel King (Vaderzan): “Really nice run. Just a little bit sharp for him.”

Jay Ford (Russian Assassin): “Not too bad, obviously drew the outside gate having his first start so will improve.”

James McDonald (Paris Dior): “Super run. Had a lovely run in the race. They just went a little slow to get over the eventual winner but good run.”

Robbie Dolan (The Seven Seas): “Hit the line very well. Could be one to watch out for later in the season.”

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