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Brisbane Campaign On The Cards for Impressive Star Witness Debutant

Breednet - Monday April 2
A potential Brisbane campaign beckons for impressive Star Witness colt Graff who won on debut at Rosehill on Monday.

Graff as a yearlingStarting a $5 third favourite off the back of a couple of solid Newcastle barrier trial efforts, Graff settled back in the field and raced quite greenly through much of the race.

Once Christian Reith managed to coax him through a gap in the straight however he lengthened stride impressively and ultimately it was quite a facile effort, clearly the best horse and seemingly winning with something in hand.

"He is still quite green and new, but a very talented colt," said Reith.

Winning trainer Kris Lees said after the race; "He is a horse capable of getting to Brisbane and he has started off in the right manner."

Graff is the second foal of Dinkum Diamond, a winner of the Gr.3 SAJC The Jansz as two-year-old, who in turn is out of Gr.3 Dermody Stakes winner Raja Lane so it is a strong two year-old pedigree.

He was offered by Widden Stud at the 2017 Magic Million Gold Coast Yearling Sale, making $200,000 to the bid of Alan Bell Racing.

Dinkum Diamond's yearling was sold this year for $320,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast sale when offered by Widden Stud, she has a foal by Shamus Award and was served by Your Song last season.

Star Witness has three lots set to be offered at the upcoming Inglis Easter Yearling Sale.
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