Jimmysstar further enhanced his growing reputation with a dominant win in the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes on Saturday.
Jockey Ethan Brown has been in outstanding form this spring and made the most of Jimmysstar beginning well, positioning in front of key rival Angel Capital.
As the field turned for home, Angel Capital swept around and looked set to throw down a serious challenge, but the favourite quickly fended it off to score a comfortable win.
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Trainer Ciaron Maher said he had been supremely confident heading into the race.
“I was so confident over the last couple of weeks with him,” Maher said.
Maher praised Brown, who has developed a strong association with the star gelding.
“Browny just rides him so well. He was in the driver’s seat most of the way. He’s got a great rapport with him and he’s a great fella. I can’t thank my team enough. He’s been to Sydney for a long time and he’s come down to Melbourne seamlessly.”
Looking ahead, Maher hinted at another Everest tilt, putting out the call to Tabcorp who had Jimysstar race in their slot this year.
“It’ll all probably be centred around The Everest next year, I’d imagine. I’ve been partners with the TAB the last couple of years so hopefully we can partner up again.”
Brown didn’t hide his affection for Jimmysstar – a horse that has taken him to great heights.
“He’s such a beauty. It’s well publicised, my love for him, and it’s obvious why. He’s the ultimate professional.”
Like Maher, Brown was brimming with confidence heading into the Group 1.
“I knew I was on the best horse and I believed I was on the best horse so I rode him accordingly. He began really well. I thought halfway up the hill, ‘woo boy, come back’.”
“Once that rush came across he relaxed beautifully in what was a good tempo. When they came up for air a bit down the side, then quickened, I just had to be on top of that. He does hit a flat spot.”
“He sort of felt Angel Capital there and I think that helped him and off he went. He gives me such an amazing feeling and he’s such a good horse.”
It was the first running of the Orr Stakes in its new timeslot, having long been held in February, and Maher threw his support behind the change.
“Great job by the MRC to put this race back here. It fits in well with the program.”
