Les Bridge’s Celestial Legend delivered a robust late surge to say a trendy victory within the 2024 Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.
2024 Hobartville Stakes winner Celestial Legend may very well be Group 1 Randwick Guineas sure. Picture: Steve Hart.
The Dundeel colt, enhancing on his fifth-place end at Randwick, showcased his potential within the $400,000 Group 2 race.
With jockey Kerrin McEvoy timing his run completely, Celestial Legend ($8.50) surged to the lead with 150m remaining, securing a commanding 1.89-length victory.
Bridge expressed his excessive regard for Celestial Legend, evaluating him favourably to his The Everest winner Classique Legend.
He believes the colt has vital room for enchancment within the coming months.
The spring’s Group 1 Golden Rose runner-up Encap ($6.50), educated by Gary Portelli, completed a commendable second, whereas Les Vampires ($9.50) from Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott accomplished the trifecta.
These horses are additionally anticipated to be contenders in upcoming autumn races.
The Hobartville Stakes serves as an important lead-up to the Group 1 $1 million Randwick Guineas (March ninth) over the mile.
Jockey McEvoy is assured that the 1600m distance will go well with Celestial Legend nicely, making him a critical risk within the Randwick Guineas this autumn.
Following his dominant win, Celestial Legend’s odds for the Randwick Guineas have firmed considerably, inserting him second favorite at $4.50 via Ladbrokes behind Chris Waller’s Militarize ($3.50).
The final three-year-old to realize the Hobartville Stakes – Randwick Guineas double was The Autumn Solar (2019).
Celestial Legend now units his sights on replicating this feat.
Full 2024 Hobartville Stakes outcomes and ending order may be discovered right here.
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