The now seven-time Group 1 winner was ridden to victory by Craig Williams who secured his fifth win total within the occasion.
“He’s a sensational horse. The Hayes’ have executed a terrific job with this horse. Will who straps the horse informed me he’s in nice order,” Williams stated after the win.
“I used to be very bullish about his possibilities right this moment. The best way he felt, the way in which he pulled up. It was a more durable gradual right this moment however he’s received that tenacity to win. He’s an incredible racehorse.
“What I like about this horse. I used to be right here since his third ever race begin. I feel we wasted three score factors on a horse like him. And now he’s a completed product, as soon as he received to weight-for-age they had been only a bit stronger and higher than him.
“Now he’s top-of-the-line milers in Australia. He’s an absolute delight.
“The boys even added one other hear change right this moment so that they’re nonetheless engaged on him.”
The race unfolded underneath clear skies after a day of thunderstorms and observe downgrades. Satisfaction Of Jenni, ridden by jockey Declan Bates, set a blistering tempo—main by a whopping seven lengths at one level. However as they turned for residence, the chase was on. Mr Brightside, guided by the maestro hoop Craig Williams, timed his transfer to perfection. With dedication and tenacity, he reeled in Satisfaction Of Jenni, crossing the end line with a half-length benefit.
Mr Brightside etched his title in Makybe Diva Stakes historical past. Not solely did he safe back-to-back victories, however he additionally turned simply the third horse ever to attain this feat for the reason that race transitioned to a mile (1600 meters) and attained Group 1 standing.
Co-trainer JD Hayes aptly described Mr Brightside as a “nice wine.”
“That was thrilling. What a spectacle. Satisfaction Of Jenni was so courageous out in entrance as she is and our bloke needed to knuckle all the way down to the duty. He’s a mannequin of consistency and we’re so glad to have him,” Hayes stated.
“He’s unbelievable. He actually is exclusive. We don’t take it frivolously to have a horse like him within the secure. To return again now as an older horse and carry out like that’s big. He’s like a nice wine.”
The Tony Gollan-trained Antino accomplished the trifecta in a distant third.
2024 Makybe Diva Stakes Outcomes
| End | No. | Horse | Coach | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Beginning Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | MR BRIGHTSIDE (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Craig Williams | 4 | 59kg | $3.50 | |||
| 2 | 6 | PRIDE OF JENNI | Ciaron Maher | Declan Bates | 0.46L | 7 | 57kg | $5 | ||
| 3 | 4 | ANTINO (NZ) | Tony Gollan | Blake Shinn | 4.71L | 6 | 59kg | $14 | ||
| 4 | 5 | WARMONGER (NZ) | Mick Value & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Michael Dee | 5.71L | 3 | 58.5kg | $26 | ||
| 5 | 8 | VIA SISTINA (IRE) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 6.46L | 1 | 57kg | $2.60F | ||
| 6 | 7 | ATISHU (NZ) | Chris Waller | Damian Lane | 10.21L | 5 | 57kg | $11 | ||
| 7 | 2 | PINSTRIPED | Enver Jusufovic | Ben Allen | 18.21L | 8 | 59kg | $11 | ||
| 8 | 3 | CIRCLE OF FIRE (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 21.46L | 2 | 59kg | $41 |
Desk Credit score: Racing Australia.