Andrew Mallyon had ridden General Truce in the gelding’s first starts as a 2yo. After winning on debut the pair combined to win the Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate. More than four years later they reunited at the same venue and distance to tackle the Listed Kensington Stakes.
General Truce had earned a reputation as specialist along the Flemington straight but he had been allocated 59 kgs in the open field and gate one was not the ideal draw. He started at 17-1.
The majority headed to the outside leaving the General Truce in the middle of the track. Andrew decided to take cover behind Don’t Get Excited. Peeling out along the inside during the latter stages General Truce raced to the lead and was strong to the line.
Damien Oliver aboard the runner up Pocket Rockets unsuccessfully lodged a protest against General Truce for interference at the 200 metres.
It was General Truce’s first start for the preparation and bodes well for his autumn campaign. “He gets under the radar” said trainer Ricky Maund after the run. Ricky had four runners for four consecutive winners. Onya Keithy was impressive at Cranbourne, Artie’s Sheila saluted at Woolamai while Streak On won at Bairnsdale.
General Truce by Brief Truce was bred by Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm. His half-sister Complete Control has an Encosta de Lago filly who will be offered for sale as Lot 121 at this year’s Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale on the 2nd of March.
