Corinella impressed in her first run for her new trainer, Mick Kent yesterday at Cranbourne.
Her task was at class 1 level over 1400 metres. Starting from gate two, Corinella jumped well, but was soon beaten for early speed. The High Chaparral mare found herself crowded and Luke Nolen brought her back to find room. Toward the 600, the grey filly Stardom, who was just outside and forward of Corinella, commenced her run. Luke Nolen tacked on.
The two went around the leaders at the turn. Stardom kicked a length and a half a clear of Corinella, who chased the grey for the duration of the straight. Gradually the margin reduced and at the wire Corinella lunged. The judges called for a photo to separate them. Corinella won by 0.1 length with Tuskeggee Bomber, who had missed the start, a further two lengths away in third.
Corinella is named after a town on Western Port Bay in South West Gippsland. Coincidently a 2yo filly named after a neighbouring town, Coronet Bay, had won at Sandown, just four days earlier. Coronet Bay, ridden by Lisa Cropp is trained by Eric Musgrove.
