Trainer, Michael Moroney, was not short in his praise of apprentice jockey, Damien Thornton, on his ride in winning on the filly, Jemerica, after her all the way win in the Champagne Pommery Masters Handicape

“It was a great ride, only experienced riders can do what he did, he rode this filly perfectly,” said Michael Moroney.

The young rider had the filly coasting along in the lead with obviously still plenty in reserve, it was just a matter now of pressing the button.

Once the straight was entered it was only a matter of how far, she had a lot on her rivals, as shown by the winning margin.

The aim now is to get some Black Type for her, she is capable of that as was shown with her excellent all the way win at Caulfield.

Her dam line is current being out of the unraced mare Nishaani, by Gold Brose, formerly raced by Ric Smith.

Nishaani has proved an excellent mare; she has left five winning foals, including four full sisters all by Captain Rio.

Jemerica winning at Caulfield