More Radiant In A Close Call
Vinery bred filly, More Radiant, who was not been that far away in winning in the, city got the better of last start Flemington winner, Face Forward, to win by a slender margin.
Both fillies singled out in a race between themselves, the lead changed quite a few times until More Radiant finally got the upper hand to score by a half neck.
The favourite, Northroza, a stable mate of the winner, finished a half length away in third place, without ever looking a serious threat in the race.
More Radiant winning the Trevor Clarke Hcp
Plans are a little up in the air for the winner at this stage, whether she will continue to race on will be discussed by the owners and trainer, Mick Price.
Price described the win as fantastic for the filly, and her rider, ex New Zealander Michael Dee, a highly talented young jockey.
Price is quite protective of his fillies, he does not put them under too much stress, conscious they can still have a future after racing.
More Radiant is by More Than Ready, out of Ravishing Choice, she has produced four foals to race for three winners.
With two offspring on the ground, by Lonhro, the family could be further enhanced.
Ex New Zealander, Michael Dee