Stable News
POLISHED RUBY IS A FIRST-UP FLIER
Thursday, 05 Sep 2024
“Sunny Coast specialist” Reliable Ruby scored a fifth win over the track and trip at Caloundra to enhance her impressive first-up record.
Despite a near six-month lay-off, Ruby proved she had lost none of her shine with an accomplished display in Wednesday’s Class 6 Handicap (1000m).
The mare showed good gate speed and settled much closer to the pace than has been the case in the past, with Robbie Dolan keeping her in a lovely rhythm on the fence.
After the pair had peeled off the rail in the home straight, RELIABLE RUBY showed her customary late dash to score her seventh career victory.
The half-length victory was her third win from six first-up runs – a streak which also includes two minor placings – and took her career earnings close to $200,000.
“She’s a Sunny Coast specialist,” said co-trainer Corey Munce.
“We probably made the mistake last prep of only giving her one trial, and she peaked on her run first-up. So we learned from our mistakes and decided to give her two trials in the lead-up to this race, and it’s paid off. To be honest we had considered sending her to the races off the back of one trial, but she was a bit lacklustre so we decided to give her another one which topped her off nicely.
“We know she’s a mare who likes to be kept in her comfort zone, it was a great ride by Robbie and fortunately they got the split at just the right time.”
“Barrier wins races, and she seems to put her best foot forward on this track,” added Dolan.
“I was quietly confident when she began brilliantly, and from about the 400-metre mark we were never getting beaten.”
Many congrats to all our partners: Mr D P Gilmore, Mr S A Gilmore, Mr D James, Mr J Vearing, Mr M J Hutchinson, Shouldwegeta, Mr N J Austin, Mr S M Campbell, Rubble Bubble, K C M B, Mr A M Campbell, Mr B R Matthews, Mr D K Geeves, Mr A D Taylor, Nutsy Investments and Mr D M Carmody.
Despite a near six-month lay-off, Ruby proved she had lost none of her shine with an accomplished display in Wednesday’s Class 6 Handicap (1000m).
The mare showed good gate speed and settled much closer to the pace than has been the case in the past, with Robbie Dolan keeping her in a lovely rhythm on the fence.
After the pair had peeled off the rail in the home straight, RELIABLE RUBY showed her customary late dash to score her seventh career victory.
The half-length victory was her third win from six first-up runs – a streak which also includes two minor placings – and took her career earnings close to $200,000.
“She’s a Sunny Coast specialist,” said co-trainer Corey Munce.
“We probably made the mistake last prep of only giving her one trial, and she peaked on her run first-up. So we learned from our mistakes and decided to give her two trials in the lead-up to this race, and it’s paid off. To be honest we had considered sending her to the races off the back of one trial, but she was a bit lacklustre so we decided to give her another one which topped her off nicely.
“We know she’s a mare who likes to be kept in her comfort zone, it was a great ride by Robbie and fortunately they got the split at just the right time.”
“Barrier wins races, and she seems to put her best foot forward on this track,” added Dolan.
“I was quietly confident when she began brilliantly, and from about the 400-metre mark we were never getting beaten.”
Many congrats to all our partners: Mr D P Gilmore, Mr S A Gilmore, Mr D James, Mr J Vearing, Mr M J Hutchinson, Shouldwegeta, Mr N J Austin, Mr S M Campbell, Rubble Bubble, K C M B, Mr A M Campbell, Mr B R Matthews, Mr D K Geeves, Mr A D Taylor, Nutsy Investments and Mr D M Carmody.
