Ridden by Leith Innes, Vinnie Eagle turned in a thoroughly professional effort,
surging forward to lead on the fence from barrier two and then finding the line
strongly to take the 880 metre scamper by three-quarters of a length as a red
hot favourite.Vinnie Eagle was a $65,000 purchase for his co-trainer Tony Pike from the Lustre Lodge draft at the Inglis Classic Summer Book Sale and is the second winner for Sweet Maggie, a half-sister by Danehill Dancer (IRE) to Kiwi Group I winner Nashville.
"Tony has been telling us for some time now that this horse was going well and had good ability, so we're not surprised to see him come out and win," said Harry Mitchell of Yarraman Park.
"We've had a lot of very positive feedback on his stock and have booked in a number of mares this spring based on what his two year-olds are showing, so that's got to be a very good sign."
Vinnie Eagle been a great sort from day one as you can see in this foal photo taken of him at Lustre Lodge in 2011.
Vinnie Eagle has the honour of being the very first winner for former brilliant sprinter I Am Invincible, who is the only son of champion European sire Invincible Spirit at stud in Australia.
A magnificent individual, I Am Invincible has been very popular with breeders covering 427 mares in his first three seasons at stud and is set to cover another big book this year at a fee of $11,000.
I Am Invincible has been rated a $4 second favourite by Sportingbet Australia to be leading Australian First Season Sire by winners.
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