A VERY BONNY LAD INDEED

Smart2yo gelding MY BONNY LAD with Daniel Staeck on board, shows some real fighting qualities as he holds off all challengers to win first up at Belmont on Saturday.(Photo courtesy Hollands Photographics)



On Saturday we stepped out what could well be one of our better two year olds for the season in a horse called MY BONNY LAD. The horse had raced once back in early February before joining my stable and on that occasion he ran a great race to run second to one of the better two year olds going around at the time. There was no doubt that the horse had above average ability.

From the time the horse joined my stables he has always shown that he could develop into a handy performer for us and the win on Saturday certainly confirmed that. Aided by a good barrier draw and a nice ride from stand in jockey Daniel Staeck, the horse was able to enjoy a good run throughout before holding off a determined challenge from the favourite over the closing stages.

Daniel Staeck was lucky to pick up the ride as his regular track jockey Clint Harvey is suspended as was stable jockey Jason Whiting. Next in line for the ride was Jason Brown who also helps out at track work. Unfortunately for him, he had a prior commitment. It really was a case of being in the right place at the right time for Daniel who has ridden many winners for the stable over the years.

MY BONNY LAD may have one more run before he has a short spell or he may go straight to the paddock so that he can have a good break before he is prepared for the summer carnival. Even this far out I would have to say that he gives every indication of being a leading Guineas candidate.