Pride of Dubai posted his eighth first crop winner on Sunday and she was so impressive on debut, she’s our ‘One to Watch’.
Astute Canberra trainer Nick Olive knew he had a smart one when Proud Mia won her only previous trial back in November and punters were quick to support her on raceday, sending the speed filly out as a short priced favourite for the 900 metre juvenile maiden.
Proud Mia led for home after straightening and opened up to win by nearly four lengths in a dominant display.
A $60,000 Inglis Classic purchase from the Aquis Farm draft for her trainer, Proud Mia is a half-sister to stakes-placed Spaceboy.
She is the second winner from Miatoko, a half-sister by Danzero to stakes-placed Miss Antaeus and to the dam of Group III winner Testashadow from the family of champion 3YO sprinter and sire Zoustar.
Proud Mia is the eighth winner for Street Cry’s dual Group I winning son Pride of Dubai, who has seven in Australia and one in New Zealand.
The leading Australian first season sire by earnings, Pride of Dubai stands at Coolmore at a fee of $38,500 this spring
One to Watch – Queanbeyan
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Pride of Dubai in upcoming sales:
Pride of Dubai in upcoming sales:
3 lots at MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale
1 lot at NZB Karaka Book 1
1 lot at NZB Karaka Book 2
6 lots at Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
2 lots at MM Perth Yearling Sale
3 lots at Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
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Race Result - Queanbeyan Leagues Club Mdn 900m
Queanbeyan Track: Good(3) Time: 0:52.12
Tnr: N J Olive Rdr: R Bensley 55
Tnr: N F Gardner Rdr: B P Ward 55
Tnr: N J Osborne Rdr: Ms K Nisbet 57
Tnr: G R Nickson Rdr: Brodie Loy 56
Tnr: J M Cleary Rdr: Ms J Taylor 55
Tnr: N E Layt Rdr: Nick Heywood 58
Tnr: Todd Blowes Rdr: P Scorse 57
Tnr: T Sergi Rdr: Ms R Freeman-Key 55
Tnr: Scott Collings Rdr: S Guymer 57
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