Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 13 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 13 hours ago Gallant Star photo: Bradley Photos. Gallant Star proved why he was the dominant bookmaker favourite, delivering an emphatic victory in the Coonamble Country Championships Qualifier (1400m) on Sunday for trainer Brett Robb and jockey Jason Collett. The son of Zoustar controlled the race from the outset, showing early speed before settling comfortably on the pace. He surged clear in the straight, putting his rivals away with ease to secure his spot in the $1 million Country Championships Final at Randwick on April 6. Stablemate Rouge Moulin () finished second, giving Robb a stable quinella, while Poison Point () rounded out the trifecta in a strong showing. Coonamble Championships Country Qualifier Race Replay – Gallant Star https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Coonamble-2025-Country-Championships-Qualifier-15032025-Gallant-Star-Brent-Robb-Jason-Collett.mp4 Trainer Brett Robb was relieved to see his star galloper justify the heavy market support with the top online betting sites, admitting there were some nervous moments when his price kept shortening. “When he got into $1.20, I got real nervous, but I knew he was the best horse in the race,” Robb said. “He’s been jumping well in his trials and showing that he wants to race forward, but I didn’t expect him to lead like that.” “I’ve been riding all his work myself this prep, so I was confident he was fit and ready to go. “He’ll have three weeks between runs now, which is perfect for him heading into the final.” Jockey Jason Collett was full of praise for Gallant Star’s professionalism and versatility, noting that he was happy to take luck out of the equation. “He was just a class above them today,” Collett said. “He’s been jumping cleanly in his trials, so I wanted to make sure we stayed out of trouble. He relaxed beautifully and had plenty left when I asked him to go.” “He doesn’t have to lead, but it’s nice to know that he can if needed. He’ll be right in the mix at Randwick.” Gallant Star now firms as one of the leading contenders for the Country Championships Final, where he is currently the $3.20 favourite with . Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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