Champion Thoroughbreds | Champion Thoroughbreds News 63115 Double Delight At Moruyas Showcase Meeting

Pictured: Ziggy Rose with connections after Friday's win. 

The Champion silks were twice in the winner's circle at Moruya's showcase meeting on Friday, with two progressive mares shedding their maiden tags in determined fashion.

Kicking off the day in style was Ziggy Rose, the four-year-old daughter of D’Argento who put her pre-race quirks aside to deliver a gutsy victory in the 1650m Maiden. A known handful behind the barriers, the mare showed signs of improvement thanks to some clever adjustments from jockey Shaun Guymer, who partnered her to an encouraging third at her previous start.

After a bit of coaxing from the barrier attendants—and a few cheers from behind—Ziggy Rose eventually loaded in and jumped cleanly from gate five. She landed in the box seat, travelled sweetly, and was produced at the top of the straight to challenge the leader. When Elite Delight (Adelaide) loomed alongside, Guymer pulled the stick through to the right and Ziggy Rose responded gamely, digging deep to prevail by a narrow margin of 0.2 lengths.

It was a tough effort from the mare, backing up just eight days after her last start and stepping sharply from 1300m to 1650m—a testament to her growing maturity and the team’s horsemanship.

Congratulations to her ownership group: Ms D. L. Seib, Mr S. Aitken, Wegotenuff, Mr T. Corby, Mr P. G. McGrath, Ms R. Sloan, Mr G. Seto, Mr K. J. Thurkettle, Mr P. G. Zaninovich, Mr R. N. Morison, and Mr N. A. Ethell.



Holy Hell taking out the $50,000 Super Maiden

Three races later, the stable was back in the winner’s stall when Holy Hell edged out her stablemate Sacred Inferno in a thrilling finish to the $50,000 Super Maiden (1200m).

The four-year-old Hellbent mare was ridden confidently by John Kissick, who had her settled perfectly one-out, one-back off a genuine tempo. When the field fanned turning for home, Holy Hell quickened smartly and engaged in a stride-for-stride battle with Sacred Inferno, prevailing by the barest of margins on the line. Her winning time was notably quicker than the day’s Benchmark 58 over the same trip—a testament to her raw ability.

“The stable have always had a nice opinion of this mare,” trainer Danielle Seib said post-race. “Her owners have been patient—she’s taken a bit of time to mature—but it’s great to see that patience rewarded with a strong first-up performance.”

Congratulations to her connections: Dalanna Bloodstock, J. E. Abrahams Pty Ltd, and Mr D. Maratta.