Day in the Sun

     The return of the quality thoroughbreds for the Warwick and P.B.Lawrence Stakes this weekend. We saw the A list two year olds return as three year olds and a promising group they are with Jukebox,Catchy and Formality just to name a few. The return of the older A listers as well with Hartnell, Blackheart Bart and the mighty mare Winx. Here is our rundown of the weekend and the talented thoroughbreds looming on the horizon.
 
Hartnell -- It was Hartnells day in the sun on Saturday at Caulfield, landing the P.B.Lawrence after battling away on the wrong leg for most of the race. He was still far too good for his opposition. It really pointed to a correct move by the Godolphin stable to avoid Winx, this campaign, after the autumn, where he was continually running into her behind.

 Hartnell wins the 2017 P,B,Lawrence Stakes 

Jukebox -- In the Vain Stakes at Caulfield we saw a good win by the Snitzel colt, Jukebox. The two year old who promised so much but struggled to produce, due to feet problems. Showed a good turn of foot to storm over top of Plutocracy. The colt could well be in for a big spring carnival.

Vega Magic -- In the 1200m listed Regal Roller Stakes saw Vega Magic the group 1 Goodwood Hcp winner continue on his winning way. Ridden by Damien Oliver the Lope De Vega gelding from the Hayes /Dabernick stable shot clear on turning and held off a strong finis from the Japanese horse Brave Smash who probably just peaked on his run in the last 50 metres.

Fastnet Rock --The Danehills son, Fastnet Rock continues to produce winners across the globe and on Saturday, at Randwick, they stood out with three of his progeny being successful. He opened the day in the Silver Shadow when Formality, his three year old filly returned to racing, with a good win. Coming Through the four year old entire won the benchmark 90 for Michael Walker and Chris Waller combination and in the Show County Hcp over 1200m, Brendan Avdulla got Deploy home, a Fastnet Rock 5 year old gelding. 

Winx -- The Champion mare returned to the track and she really wanted to catch everyones attention when she played up in the barrier as she always does but this time a barrier attendant had just grabbed her bridle to straighten her as the gates open. This caused her to rear in the air brushing the barriers and missing the start by 4 lengths. Her jockey Hugh Bowman balanced her up and was able to get her home in the last stride.It took awhile to obtain her brilliant sectionals ,she had recorded because when she hit the barriers they had smashed the timing device attached to her.

Winx Warwick Stakes