Vienna Princess blouses rivals in Silver Eagle
Vienna Princess ($14.00) has claimed $1 million in prizemoney, plus a free ticket to the Golden Eagle (1500m) after a dominant display in the Silver Eagle (1300m) on Saturday at Randwick.
The Chris Waller-trained mare made a triumphant return from a spell last start at Rosehill in BM88 company and has continued her winning ways to blouse her rivals down the centre of the course to win empathically.
The daughter of Snitzel was given every opportunity to swoop over the top due to a very hot tempo engaged, as Yellow Brick (+400) was urged to head to the front.
Sacred Satono (+10000) pushed forward as well, leaving Pericles (+270) and Zac Purton to take a sit just in behind the speed.
The Godolphin gelding gave a big sight, but was swallowed up late by a tenacious Vienna Princess, while Straight Acer (+4000) powered into the quinella spot.
The top three have now earned their way into the Golden Eagle if they choose to head that way. Chris Waller spoke post-race but kept his cards close to the chest as to whether that’s the next step for Vienna Princess.
“She’s come good,” said Waller.
“She’s shown us ability in previous preparations but hasn’t really done it back-to-back. So after a good first-up win I just wanted to see her run similar to that but she probably exceeded my expectations.
“It’s an amazing race day, as this spring is unfolding what a day today.
“In a few weeks’ time the west gets their chance to shine out at my home track of Rosehill. It just brings people to the races, I’m just so proud to be a trainer in Sydney and racing is in a good place. We should all be very proud of it and keep it going.”
Kerrin McEvoy was full of praise for his mount in his post-race assessment, with Chris Waller giving him plenty of confidence prior to start time.
“She’s great, she’s so willing, brilliant to ride her,” said McEvoy.
“I’ve only ridden her once I think and never got out on her at Rosehill so it was nice to get the job done today on her.
“A little bit further back than we thought but Chris (Waller) gave me good confidence he said ‘she’s in good form’.
“There was a bit of heat early so I just filed in and was able to get a little bit closer at the halfway mark in the three wide line with some cover and I knew I was going to finish well. That’s what she did, she’s very game.”
Vienna Princess is now (+1400) with most top online betting sites heading to the Golden Eagle (1500m) on November 4.