Deltasun sails to victory in the Empire Stallions Vicbred Super Series Final for Gavin Lang.
Night one of the 2017 Empire Stallions Vicbred Super Series Grand Finals saw Cardigan trainer Anton Golino notch three triumphs, while champion reinsman Gavin Lang picked up two to move within one victory of the magical 6000 career wins mark.
Here's a snapshot of what the winners said post-race tonight at Tabcorp Park Melton.
Race 1 – Chris Svanosio on Sparkling Success
“He’s a very nice horse and it makes it easy to drive. He’s very professional. I was able to control it and stay in front of the main dangers and he did it well at the finish.
“Terrific against the pacers last time and he’s got a terrific record this horse and hopefully he can build on it in the future.
“John's (Meade) done a great job with this horse and he went terrific tonight.”
Race 1 – Trainer John Meade on Sparkling Success
“He’s done a lot of work. I work him fairly solidly at home. I think he’s a real chance to win a few cup races off a stand.”
Race 2 – Nathan Jack on Nieta
“If they were ever going to beat her tonight was the night when they walked and dashed up the straight but I think they underestimated her speed tonight.
“Everything went wrong at Bendigo for her but that’s the way it goes and it was her day today and hopefully come Breeders Crown time she can get her chance again.”
Race 3 – Jason Lee on Kinvara Sue
“It’s been a tremendous effort by the team to get her to relax and to do that tonight and have the horse outside her there racing very fierce, and for to relax and rip home like that was terrific.
“Any win is awesome but when they’ve got Group 1 written behind them that was pretty special. To win my first Group 1 trotters race for Anton and Pat is just awesome. Really enjoy sitting behind a trotter now.”
Race 4 – Neville Pangrazio on Moonshine Linda
“Half to Trumpem Johnny and Marvellous Max, she’s the third one out of Maoris Sunshine and she’s just like Mum. She’s a bit pudding and she’s hard to get the weight off her but we love her.
“We’ve had a good time with the Vicbred it’s been great.”
Race 4 – Nathan Jack on Moonshine Linda
“I was pretty confident a long way from home. You probably never should be with two-year-old trotters. Was just a matter of doing everything right and she never let us down.
“A dynasty doesn’t happen overnight. I have to thank the Pangrazio family a lot and we’ve all been rewarded tonight. To hear them crossing the line, that’s what it’s all about.
“I can’t take the credit. Neville and everyone at home has done a great job.”
Race 5 – Mark Pitt on Maorisfavouritesun
“He’s a tough horse. He was a little bit keen tonight. Was a bit worrying over the later stages but he was too strong for them.
“I knew it was pretty close… He’s going really good. David (Aiken) and the crew have got him really good at the moment. I really enjoy driving him.”
Race 6 – Anthony Butt on Enrolled
“He’s come a long way and he’s just gotten better and better.
“Tough situation because this guy likes to get rolling. The danger was on my back early so I had to wait as long as I could and I thought if I dashed up the lane he’d take a bit of picking up.”
Race 7 – Gavin Lang on Deltasun
“He’s always been up in the top bracket of his age group and just lately a few of the others have caught up to him but the great thing about him is he’s a great racehorse. Unfortunately for Andy’s horse he never really competed. I drove him quietly tonight and it really suited.
“In the past I might have driven him like he’s the best horse but because of the high esteem I’ve held him in I was probably a bit disappointed with his last run but I knew Terry would have him in good order tonight.”
Race 8 – Gavin Lang on Aldebaran Eve
“Credit to Anton and the team. She’s probably not the most gifted horse they’ve got but great manners, great attitude and a little bit ability which always helps.”
Race 9 – Chris Alford on Wobelee
“He just likes to race. He doesn’t do a real lot at home. We didn’t have much idea other than that he trotted and he’d make the races until he qualified. He just got better and better each time he goes out. He just wants to get out there and go. He knocked off when he got a long way in front tonight.
“I don’t have to ask him (early) he just wants to go.
“He’s got his dad’s speed and good for him he’s got better manners.”
Race 10 – Anthony Butt on Crow Power
“Good run. I’ve driven him a couple of times ta the trials and once at the races. He’s got a bit of ability there, it’s just a matter of doing things right. That’s half the battle.
“I got a lovely run through early. He relaxed after the first half a mile. They kept the pace on and it worked out good for him.”
Race 11 – Brad Angove on Sundons Courage
“It didn’t cross my mind that he wouldn’t be in the final, but these things happen.
“In trackwork at home he’s working as good as he has in his life. I was pretty happy, I got my A Grade licence on Tuesday to drive him tonight, to win my first metropolitan race as a Group 3 was pretty good.”
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