The spirited 2yo bay colt Captain Britain won the 8F Bank of Queensland Stakes this weekend, continuing a very hot streak for the offspring of his sire Union Jack, who's initial crop has hit the ground running this year with a combined record of 8-3-1-1. Olmo Dorato's Fra' Diavolo is currently a perfect 2-2-0-0, and Snowbank's, Gravedigger sports a 3-0-1-1 record. Additionally, Stars and Bars from History's Own finished 4th in a 17-horse field.
"Captain was a little winded at the end, no doubt about that," Otsego owner Jim Webber observed in the pressroom after the race. "Eight furlongs is a little long for an Otsego debut, but we knew he had it in him."
Then thanking the reporters, Webber ducked out saying, "OK, gotta run. Foxie made the trip down from the Gold Coast to watch this race. We're celebrating with a bottle of Dom Perignon 2002."
When asked why he was celebrating with Foxie, Webber responded, "She's been a fan of Union Jack as a sire for a long time. She keeps an eye on how his offspring are doing. Watch for her boy Alphabet later in the season."
2 comments:
Stars and Bars sent out after a 10F debut for an 8F race on 8 days rest this weekend Justin? Why? You should sell him to me now...
Congrats on ya Union Jack foals win ... Still a few to debut but all is looking well
Foxie
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