Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 3 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 3 hours ago The Playwright after winning the Group 3 Widden Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Playwright ($4.00) has proven the best of the fillies in the Group 3 Widden Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, fending off the fast finishing Tempted ($3.40) and Snitzel Miss ($3.70) in the shadows of the post to claim the $250,000 prize. It was another superb front-running ride to secure victory, with Regan Bayliss sending the daughter of Written By straight to the top after jumping well from barrier three. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained filly had it all her own way out in front, giving a bold sight under Bayliss and seemingly kicking clear comfortably at the top of the straight. Tempted was forced to steal rails runs after being dragged back towards the rear of the field in the early stage, while James McDonald and Snitzel Miss were surging down the middle of the course to produce a grandstand finish to the two-year-old feature. The Playwright didn’t want another inch of ground as they past the post, narrowly clinging to victory, while Tempted and Snitzel Miss lost no admirers as they also press on seeking black-type success in the autumn. Click here for full Rosehill race replays. Adrian Bott was on track to discuss the win and what the future holds for The Playwright. “Even though she began brilliantly, showed that customary speed,” said Bott. “You could just see in those first few furlongs of the race, just coming back from the 1,200 metres, she needed that assistance. “It took Regan (Bayliss) a bit of urging to get her to the front and obviously had to use her bit and had her at her top for a long way in the race. But in fairness, I guess, going into it, that’s the style of the race we wanted to run, using that fitness advantage and, I guess, the race experience that she had. “She’s got some black type now for her residual value, so if this happens to be the last run of her campaign, she’s done a great job. But the way she is, the constitution that she’s got, I don’t know. I do feel she could keep going. “We won this race last year with Lady Camelot and she pushed onto the Blue Diamond. She’s amongst the acceptances, whether we look to do that or whether there’s something still in Sydney for her. But everything will be determined by how she pulls up.” Regan Bayliss was elated with the win as he spoke post-race. “She’s just one out of the box, this filly, and she feels small everywhere until you jump out of the barriers on her,” said Bayliss. “She’s got so much heart and force, so I only had four starts. “She’s rarely out of the money, and she’s just gutsy. That race experience is golden, and she was able to drop them at the top of the straight, and when they challenged, she was able to pin her ears back and have a crack right through the line.” The Playwright currently holds a nomination for the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) on February 22 and is listed as a $26.00 chance with horse racing bookmakers. Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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