Lucrative Pay Day For Adiella In Magic Millions National Classic

Dane Squance - Saturday June 7

Coming off a last start second in the Group 3 Magic Millions Fillies & Mares Mile (1600m), the Improving 4yo The Mission mare Adiella recorded her sixth carer victory, adding the $500,000 Magic Millions National Classic to her record.

Going forward from a wide barrier, jockey Nikita Beriman eventually settled the John Dann-trained mare in third position with Rachel King taking up the running aboard Exquisite Miss (Under The Louvre) who looked keen to lead.

Not much changed until the home turn was reached where Exquisite Miss kicked strongly, still looking a winning chance as the field reached the 200m mark before Adiella knuckled down to reel in the leader.

Just as Adiella reached the lead, Ciaron Maher’s Vivy Air (Hellbent) looked as if she would spoil the party, challenging strongly in the run to the line.

As the line was reached Beriman’s mount held the winning advantage, narrowly ahead of Vivy Air with the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott trained Osmose (Fr) (Zoffany) working home for third.

A clearly emotional John Dann was thrilled with the win.

“We sort of thought it would pan out that way if we could get one back, one off,” said Dann.

“She (Nikita) just rode her real well because there wasn't a lot of speed in the race so we just thought we'd go forward and see how we end up.”

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“They're hard to find these horses. They're one in a million.”

Beriman felt that her ability to jump away cleanly has seen an improved showing lately for the mare.

“I think she put the writing on the wall probably four starts back when I rode her and she was ultra impressive last start,” stated Beriman.

“She did get into a bit of a habit of not jumping that well so the last couple of times she has and that's been a massive benefactor to her to be able to put her into the race early, and she's as tough as nails. She's in for the fight and I'm glad she stuck her head out and kept it out there.”

Adiella Is One Of Three Stakes Performers For The Mission Who Now Stands In China

One of two winners for the Captain Sonador mare Rosador, Adiella was catalogued as part of the Kenmore Lodge draft at the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale, but was withdrawn, being retained by her breeder and trainer John Dann.

One of three stakes performers for the former Aquis stallion The Mission (Choisir) who now stands at stud in China, Adiella could now head towards the Group 1 Tattersalls Tiara (1600m), the final elite level race of the season, held on June 28.

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Race Result - Magic Millions National Classic 1600m

Eagle Farm Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:35.77
1
Adiella
- 4m The Mission (AUS) x Rosador (AUS) (Captain Sonador (AUS))
Tnr: J Dann Rdr: Ms N Beriman 57
2
0.2
Vivy Air
- 4m Hellbent (AUS) x Head Over Heels (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: J R Collett 57
Inglis April (Early) Online Sale $37,500
Seller: Alexander Racing (as agent)
Buyer: Cloverfield Racing
3
1.8
Osmose
- 6m Zoffany (IRE) x Meseika (USA) (Medaglia D'oro (USA))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Jake Bayliss 57
MM Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale $0
Seller: First Light Racing, Melbourne, Vic (As Agent)
Buyer: Withdrawn
4
1.9
Exotique Miss
- 4m Under The Louvre (AUS) x Outlandish (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Michael Nolan Rdr: Rachel King 57
5
2.3
Mare Of Mt Buller
- 4m Dundeel (NZ) x Aliberani (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J B Mc Donald 57
6
3.4
Poetic Drama
- 6m Proisir (AUS) x Sebrings Drama (AUS) (Sebring (AUS))
Tnr: Tony & Maddysen Sears Rdr: Angela Jones 57
7
3.7
Pulchritudinous
- 4m Wrote (IRE) x Showus (NZ) (Pentire (GB))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Tim Clark 57
8
3.8
Thalassophile
- 6m Not A Single Doubt (AUS) x Spanish Lake (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Tommy Berry 57
9
3.8
Miss Joelene
- 4m Russian Revolution (AUS) x Cellargirl (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: K M Schweida Rdr: Cejay Graham 57
10
4
Little Mix
- 6m Mahisara (AUS) x Girls Aloud (AUS) (General Nediym (AUS))
Tnr: Annabel & Rob Archibald Rdr: Ethan Brown 57
11
7.3
Lekvarte
- 6m Reliable Man (GB) x Plumm (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: Joseph Pride Rdr: J Parr 57
12
7.7
Rose Bloom
- 4m Lope De Vega (IRE) x Xaarienne (GB) (Xaar (GB))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: Ryan Maloney 57
13
9.4
Premise
- 5m Contributer (IRE) x Sharp Proposition (NZ) (Guillotine (NZ))
Tnr: M J Dunn Rdr: A Mallyon 57
14
10
Arts Object
- 5m Zoustar (AUS) x Ringhals (AUS) (Street Cry (IRE))
Tnr: Kurt Goldman Rdr: Craig Williams 57
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