Champion Thoroughbreds | Champion Thoroughbreds News 61812 Wangaratta Walkover For Sea Strike

The locals roared on Friday as Sea Strike stamped his authority at his home deck of Wangaratta, strolling to a dominant 3.5-length win in the Benchmark 64 over 2000 metres.

The handsome son of European turf star Sea The Stars was returning from a strong third at Sandown over 2400m and looked every bit the class horse in the race, despite the drop in trip and lumping 60.5kg. Backed with confidence and delivering accordingly, Sea Strike was throttled down late by jockey Lachlan King, who has now piloted him in all five of his runs this preparation.

“He’s just going from strength to strength,” King said post-race. “We’re clicking really well at the moment, and he’s got that classic stayer’s feel—just keeps building. He’s going to give us a lot of fun as he rises in class and tackles longer trips.”

Trainer Ben Brisbourne echoed the excitement, eyeing off tougher metro targets after the gelding’s effortless display.

“That’s exactly what we wanted to see today—back to country level, back on his home track, and he’s just dominated them,” Brisbourne said. “He’s such a professional—lovely head carriage, great temperament, and he gives you everything when it counts.”

With three wins and three placings from just eight starts and over $73,000 in the bank, Sea Strike is beginning to build a tidy résumé as he climbs through the grades.

A hearty congratulations to his ownership group Mperezive Racing, R K & T R Sweeney, G C Green, D C Harrop, D H Long, Castagna Syndicate, P J Dunn, G Seto, Jabradtral Syndicate, C D Hands, Sedgewyn, T S Fisher, J G Codner, Dream Team Syndicate, Dr M Healy, 2023 1in5 Club, and S Nagaratnam.