Third and fourth at his first two runs back in June, the Gai Waterhouse trained
colt had looked sharp in two recent trial wins and ran right up to that form.He jumped smartly for Blake Shinn to take up the lead and cruised around to take the 1200 metre maiden by more than a length as a short priced favourite.
"It's an important spring for Dark Steel and I think he has the makings of a serious colt," said Waterhouse.
"He was immature last preparation, but not now. He's focused and much stronger. You'll see a lot more of him, a very exciting colt."
A $600,000 Inglis Easter purchase for Gai Waterhouse/ James Harron Bloodstock from the Kitchwin Hills draft, Dark Steel runs for Greg and Donna Kolivos of Pierro fame.
Bred by Neil Werrett, Dark Steel was foaled and raised at Kitchwin Hills and is pictured below as a foal.
He is a full brother to Group III placed Redoutable Heart and is the fourth
winner from stakes-placed More Than Ready (USA) mare Wiener, a sibling to
Snitzel and Group III winners Viennese and Hinchinbrook, who was Champion
Australian First Season Sire for 2014/2015.
Wiener has a yearling filly by All Too Hard and was covered last year by Zoustar.
Wiener has a yearling filly by All Too Hard and was covered last year by Zoustar.
