Consistent galloper Stimulatte (5g. Excites – Caffe Francais), pictured above as a yearling, was a last bound winner in Sunday’s $20,000 Mindarie-Halidon Cup over 1,800metres.
After jumping well Stimulatte settled behind the leader and raced without pressure during the early part of the race. The field made an early move around the leaders causing Stimulatte to be momentarily held up for room. At the turn apprentice Grace Willoughby steered Stimulatte into clear space along the inside. Wider out cup favourite Wicked Tycoon made his run. Clearing out from the others the two dueled down the straight with Stimulatte prevailing in a driving finish.
Race replay: 13 Sep 15 Mindarie-Halidon R5
Trainer Gordon Richards purchased the Stimulatte from Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm as a yearling for $7,000. The win was the five year old’s eighth career victory and took his prize money earnings to $177,000.
