Chief Stipe Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Kiwi racemare Consensus is headed for Sydney with a Group One race on the second day of The Championships on her agenda. The Stephen McKee-trained seven-year-old, already the winner of 10 races up to Group One level, broke through for her first Australian win in the Gr. 2 Sunline Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night. She had originally been entered for the Gr. 1 Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday but the wet Sydney weather forced a change of plans. “We had been keen to go to Sydney but it would have been a waste of time with the way the weather was,” co-owner Leo Molloy told www.theiinformant.co.nz. “The Sunline Stakes was a good option and it was a big thrill for everyone involved when it came off. “Now she’s on the float to Sydney, so she’ll have a quiet trial next week and provided the weather improves she’ll run in the Coolmore Legacy Stakes on April 13. That’s the old Queen of the Turf for fillies and mares with a million-dollar stake. She’s not entered but we can make a late entry.” The change of plans last week meant dropping back from the Ranvet’s 2000 metres to 1600 metres, but connections are content to keep Consensus to the shorter distance. “Hooded up she’s very effective at a mile,” added Molloy. “Hopefully the weather comes right, but if not there are options for her in Queensland.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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