Knew It
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Sent out an odds-on chance in the betting, as the daughter of O'Reilly's name suggests punters had an idea she was pretty smart but it was doubtful many would have been feeling confident with 150m left to travel.
After a slow start and a tough run on the heavy 10 track, the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained filly looked to be going backwards when still three to four lengths behind fellow debutant Kevlar Kid at the 150m mark.
No sooner did the leader look home, Knew It found another gear to reel him in and win the Landmark Benalla Maiden Plate (1206m), running away with the margin a length on the line.
Jockey Michael Walker said he had no doubt that Knew It would measure up to Stakes grade at some stage in her career.
"Whether it's this preparation or next I don't know but she's definitely Stakes class," Walker said.
"She jumped out and wanted to veer right straight away and the whole way she was on one rein and trying to run off the track the whole way.
Coming around the corner Luke (Nolen) took off but I was happy that she would always pick up (Kevlar Kid) once she straightened up and got on the right leg. I think she'll end up in blinkers but to do that at her first start and do it easy like she hasn't been around she's got a bit of class."
Knew It holds a nomination for Thousand Guineas, where she has firmed into $21 with CrownBet following the debut victory. -racing.com
After a slow start and a tough run on the heavy 10 track, the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained filly looked to be going backwards when still three to four lengths behind fellow debutant Kevlar Kid at the 150m mark.
No sooner did the leader look home, Knew It found another gear to reel him in and win the Landmark Benalla Maiden Plate (1206m), running away with the margin a length on the line.
Jockey Michael Walker said he had no doubt that Knew It would measure up to Stakes grade at some stage in her career.
"Whether it's this preparation or next I don't know but she's definitely Stakes class," Walker said.
"She jumped out and wanted to veer right straight away and the whole way she was on one rein and trying to run off the track the whole way.
Coming around the corner Luke (Nolen) took off but I was happy that she would always pick up (Kevlar Kid) once she straightened up and got on the right leg. I think she'll end up in blinkers but to do that at her first start and do it easy like she hasn't been around she's got a bit of class."
Knew It holds a nomination for Thousand Guineas, where she has firmed into $21 with CrownBet following the debut victory. -racing.com