Minsk Moment Powers to Victory in Dual Choice Plate

Mark Smith - Wednesday October 19

Lightly raced four-year-old entire Minsk Moment is likely to step up to stakes company after a fast-finishing win in Wednesday's Dual Choice Plate (1200m) at Geelong.

Minsk Moment very impressive (image Brett Holburt/Racing Photos)

Ridden by James McDonald for Chris Waller, Mink Moment was buried away midfield before McDonald eased him out in clear air before the home turn.

The son of I Am Invincible quickened impressively to defeat Field Of Roses (Deep Field) by one and three-quarter lengths with a half-head back to Crestani (Nicconi) in third.

“He’s a nice horse, and he executed beautifully today. He was really strong last furlong and the furlong-and-a-half," McDonald said.

“He’s been building towards that. The firmer ground has helped.

“He’s definitely very progressive and with a bit of confidence on the board I’m sure he’ll shoot through his grades. The majority of him is owned in Perth, so we might see him in some big races over there."

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A $575,000 purchase for James Bester Bloodstock/Coolmore Stud from the Yarraman Park Stud draft at the 2020 Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Minsk Moment advances his record to four wins, a second, and a third from 11 starts with earnings of $293,475.

Bred by K Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd and T Russell, Minsk Moment is the first foal of the Oratorio (AUS) mare Dancing Express, runner-up in the Group III WATC Sires' Produce Stakes and Group III Champion Fillies Stakes.

Minsk Moment a $575,000 Magic Millions yearling

A half-sister to stakes-winner Stagnite (Danehill Express), Dancing Express has a yearling filly by Hellbent, who Australian Bloodstock purchased for $100,000 out of the Yarraman Park Stud draft at the Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

The 3yo Hellbent x Dancing Express filly Hellavadancer has won two of five starts, including a last-start success at Eagle Farm.

Dancing Express has a 2yo Hellbent colt but has slipped in her last two seasons.

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Race Result - Hamilton Group Dual Choice 1200m

Geelong Track: Good(4) Time: 1:10.48
1
Minsk Moment
- 4h I Am Invincible (AUS) x Dancing Express (AUS) (Oratorio (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J B Mc Donald 58.5
2
1.8
Field Of Roses
- 5g Deep Field (AUS) x La Tikka Rosa (AUS) (Freeze (AUS))
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood Rdr: Craig Williams 55.5
3
1.9
Crestani
- 5g Nicconi (AUS) x Cresta Condor (AUS) (Stratum (AUS))
Tnr: P G Carey Rdr: B Mc Dougall 58
4
2.0
Rainbiel
- 5m Toronado (IRE) x Isles Of Wonder (AUS) (Manhattan Rain (AUS))
Tnr: Anthony Chibnall Rdr: C Newitt 58
5
2.9
Linas Legend
- 4g Teofilo (IRE) x Cloanthy (AUS) (Statue Of Liberty (USA))
Tnr: D T O'Brien Rdr: Damien Thornton 55.5
6
5.4
Rock The Ring
- 5g Reward For Effort (AUS) x Suzebabe (AUS) (Testa Rossa (AUS))
Tnr: Patrick Payne Rdr: N Rawiller 59
7
5.5
Way To Go Paula
- 5m Nostradamus (AUS) x Rock Cathedral (AUS) (Octagonal (NZ))
Tnr: P Stokes Rdr: Jamie Kah 54
8
5.6
Star Of Chaos
- 4m Zoustar (AUS) x Mischief N Mayhem (GB) (Nayef (USA))
Tnr: T & C McEvoy Rdr: Dean Holland 54
9
5.7
Snapper
- 5g Power (GB) x Onlyarose (NZ) (One Cool Cat (USA))
Tnr: M D Moroney Rdr: M Zahra 58
10
6.5
Draft Day
- 4g Tivaci (AUS) x Miss Lioness (NZ) (Johar (USA))
Tnr: L & T Corstens Rdr: Fred W Kersley 54
11
6.6
Montather
- 6g Dubawi (IRE) x Lanansaak (IRE) (Zamindar (USA))
Tnr: C Maher & D Eustace Rdr: Ethan Brown 56
12
10.1
Wagner
- 7g Bernardini (USA) x Ringstrasse (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: G Eurell Rdr: Jordan Childs 59
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