Reina Danzante with Nicole and Dean Molander and Pat Driscoll of Yabby Dam Farms.
Reina Danzante became a Group 1 winner at just her fourth trip to the races tonight at Tabcorp Park Melton.
The well-bred daughter of Armbro Invasion out of former champion mare La Coocaracha enjoyed a comfortable run in the Empire Stallions Vicbred Super Series 3YO Trotting Fillies Final before bursting through late to defeat Sky Petite.
Driven by Chris Alford for trainer Nicole Molander, Reina Danzante began well but was crossed by Sheza Amason and Rebecca Bartley.
Reigning Vicbred Super Series champion Endsino was caught without cover for the trip after getting a good run through from her second-line draw, Alford able to sit quietly until the home straight.
Sky Petite (Steve Duffy) made a strong run turning for home and almost looked the winner, but Alford and Reina Danzante fired up late to get the victory by 2.4 metres, with Val Gardena (Chris Svanosio) rattling home out wide for third.
“She’s come in leaps and bounds since she came down,” Alford said.
“They (Nicole and Dean Molander) do a good job with their horses. They don’t have a big team but they’re all pretty spot-on.”
Donski finished fourth and Zaire Diva fifth.
Watch Reina Danzante win her Empire Stallions Vicbred Super Series Final
CODY WINNELL
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MANAGER
HARNESS RACING VICTORIA
PO BOX 184, MOONEE PONDS, VIC 3039
400 EPSOM ROAD, FLEMINGTON, VIC 3031
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