Enriched squeezes through to claim Fireball Stakes

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Enriched winnings the Listed Fireball Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au

The Michael Freedman-trained Enriched ($6.50) has railed through in the concluding stages to claim the Listed Fireball Stakes (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon.

The son of I Am Invincible did it stylishly in the end, storming along the inside running rail to secure his second career victory under the Tommy Berry drive.

It was perfect ride by the star hoop, sitting on the back of Flying For Fun ($8.00) throughout the 1100m journey, with the Bryce Heys-trained filly ticking over some modest sectionals in the middle stages.

Yoshinobu ($2.90) had been well-supported with horse racing bookmakers prior to the jump and failed to slot in for cover in the early stages under James McDonald, with the Written Tycoon colt pulling his way three-wide for most of the trip.

Zac Lloyd was happy to smoke the pipe aboard Zeitung ($3.30) sitting last as the field of seven swung for home, giving the daughter of Exceed And Excel the final crack at her rivals.

There was only one horse punters would’ve wanted to be on, however, as Enriched extended in the final furlong to put them away comfortably in the 2025 Fireball Stakes.

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Michael Freedman was on course to speak post-race.

“He’s a colt I’ve always had a nice opinion of,” said Freedman.

“He’s still a colt at the moment which is nice. It was great to see him today faithful some of the potential he’s been showing for the last 12 months or so.

“With that pedigree there’s some nice three-year-old races around and as I said he’s still a colt and very well bred, so see how he pulls up, but maybe we look at a Derby Munro or something then possibly a crack at the Arrowfield Sprint.”

Enriched is currently a $15 chance with Neds in the Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) on April 12.

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