One to Watch – Echuca

Tara Madgwick - Tuesday June 3

Twin Hills Stud’s Peltzer had an impressive winner at Echuca on Tuesday for his breeder Olly Tait.

Buccleuch wins by a space at Echuca - image Jay Town Racing Photos

Trained by Patrick and Michelle Payne, Buccleuch was a raging hot favourite for the 1400m maiden coming off a good last start second at Flemington to highly regarded stakes-winning gelding Highvol.

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Punters were on the right track as he powered away from older rivals to win by nearly three lengths with Billy Egan in the saddle.

Egan has ridden Buccleuch in all three starts to date and believes he has a bright future and will appreciate more ground.

“He felt good today and has improved with every start,” he said.

“He’s still got a bit to learn, but he’s had good experiences so far and his confidence will grow.”

Retained to race in the Tait family colours, Buccleuch is the second winner from stakes-placed Fastnet Rock import Golden Fastnet (Fr), a half-sister to Group III winner Wind Chimes.

Peltzer, click for more info.

Buccleuch is the second winner for So You Think’s speedy Group II winner Peltzer who stands at Twin Hills this spring at a fee of $11,000.

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Race Result - Moama Bowling Club Mdn Plate 1412m

Echuca Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:26.48
1
Buccleuch
- 2g Peltzer (AUS) x Golden Fastnet (FR) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: Patrick & Michelle Payne Rdr: W Egan 57
2
2.8
Savvie Blanc
- 5g Redente (AUS) x Marjie Bee Pearl (AUS) (Denon (USA))
Tnr: E J Bourke Rdr: C Quilty 59.5
3
8.3
Elegant Man
- 4g Lonhro (AUS) x Elegant D'oro (AUS) (Medaglia D'oro (USA))
Tnr: Rhys Archard Rdr: Lachlan King 59.5
NZB Ready To Run Sale $0
Seller: Kiltannon Stables Ltd
Buyer: Psd, Res $100,000
NZB Karaka Book 1 $0
Seller: Carlaw Park
Buyer: Withdrawn
4
11
Inspired Choice
- 4m Impending (AUS) x Final Choice (AUS) (Nicconi (AUS))
Tnr: Amber Hendry Rdr: Ms J Kennedy 57.5
5
11.8
Norwegian Spirit
- 4g Overshare (AUS) x Chevy's Star (AUS) (Magnus (AUS))
Tnr: G L Donaldson Rdr: Ms C Jokic 59.5
6
16.3
Couldbetracy
- 4m Last Typhoon (AUS) x No Rhyme Or Reason (AUS) (All Chatter (USA))
Tnr: D P Dwyer Rdr: Ms J Beriman 57.5
7
20.5
Bold Timothy
- 4g Bolt D'oro (USA) x Angelic Lass (AUS) (God's Own (AUS))
Tnr: J E & C Ledger Rdr: R J Hurdle 59.5
8
40.5
Rendente Flyer
- 3f Redente (AUS) x Propelled (AUS) (Magnus (AUS))
Tnr: Peter Smith Rdr: J Lyon 57.5
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