racingrev
03-08-2004, 12:45 AM
Emulated his dad..The Great Octagonal in winning today's dramatic Australian Cup at Flemington.
Overcoming massive obstacles in the home straight including two severe checks..The great horse rallied like only true champions can do and got up to win the the last stride.
In doing so he beat last years Caulfield and Melbourne Cup winners and the very best 3 year olds. He also equalled dad's benchmark level of 10 Group 1 wins....
Hail the KING and bring on his final raceday start in Sydney in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the record of 11 Group 1's.....
Overcoming massive obstacles in the home straight including two severe checks..The great horse rallied like only true champions can do and got up to win the the last stride.
In doing so he beat last years Caulfield and Melbourne Cup winners and the very best 3 year olds. He also equalled dad's benchmark level of 10 Group 1 wins....
Hail the KING and bring on his final raceday start in Sydney in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the record of 11 Group 1's.....