Royal Success
Trish Dunell
Talented three-year-old Royal Success will head for his winter break after completing an impressive hat-trick of wins.
The gelding was again too good for the older horses in the Norris Ward McKinnon 1600 to bring a lucrative first campaign to a close.
"He's going to the paddock – we think he deserves a break," said Jamie Richards, who trains Royal Success with Stephen Autridge.
"He's a horse with a lot of upside – he's got a very bright future."
Fifth on debut at Woodville in April, Royal Success then broke his maiden at Pukekohe Park before he trekked south again for an Otaki victory.
"We've been very patient with him and a great bunch of owners have let us take our time," Richards said.
"To go from a maiden to a Rating 75 Saturday win isn't easy."
Royal Success raced in fourth spot and one off the fence before rider Matt Cameron got busy on the turn and the gelding responded gallantly to beat Maestro Tom.
"He's got a nice pedigree and he'll be even better with more time," Richards said.
A son of Savabeel, Royal Success is a half-brother to the Australian Group Two and Three winner Folding Gear. – NZ Racing Desk.
The gelding was again too good for the older horses in the Norris Ward McKinnon 1600 to bring a lucrative first campaign to a close.
"He's going to the paddock – we think he deserves a break," said Jamie Richards, who trains Royal Success with Stephen Autridge.
"He's a horse with a lot of upside – he's got a very bright future."
Fifth on debut at Woodville in April, Royal Success then broke his maiden at Pukekohe Park before he trekked south again for an Otaki victory.
"We've been very patient with him and a great bunch of owners have let us take our time," Richards said.
"To go from a maiden to a Rating 75 Saturday win isn't easy."
Royal Success raced in fourth spot and one off the fence before rider Matt Cameron got busy on the turn and the gelding responded gallantly to beat Maestro Tom.
"He's got a nice pedigree and he'll be even better with more time," Richards said.
A son of Savabeel, Royal Success is a half-brother to the Australian Group Two and Three winner Folding Gear. – NZ Racing Desk.