“He could be the best I have had, “declared trainer Mark Riley after his colt, Of The Brave, easily accounted for the opposition in the time honoured Inglis Debutant Stakes.

Of The Brave, a $170,000 yearling at the Magic Millions Sales, is likely to return to the Gold Coast for the Millions race that coincides with the yearling sales in January.

The colt drew the rails and made full of it, he was just shaded by Miss Idyllic in the early running, however, he gained control before the turn and that is where the procession commenced, he won going right away.

It was a big thrill for Riley; he has always had a good opinion of the colt that has met all the challenges to date on the way up, and looks to have a real future.

The colt will be off the scene for a while; he is currently enjoying a rest in the paddock, taking the heat off him before being prepared for the Magic Millions.

Testa Rossa was the last Victorian trained horse to win the Magic Millions, Of The Brave has the credentials and the ability to emulate him.

Of The Brave, is by Starspanglebanner, a talented racehorse who has had a checked career since going to stud at Coolmore, in Ireland, he then when to Coolmore Aust. before coming to Rosemont Stud near Geelong.

He has had just the 14 runners in the U K for seven winners, including a Group1, his oldest progeny here are two year olds.

Of The Brave - A winner for Mark Riley