Brad Widdup and Kerrin McEvoy combined with Tintookie (+340) in the final race at Randwick on Saturday, securing victory in the Group 3 Weona Girl Quality (1200m).
The daughter of Winning Rupert had put together a consistent preparation so far, finding the frame in three of her four starts, finally getting the opportunity to add black-type racing to her resume.
The Brad Widdup stable has placed her beautifully since winning first-up and found the perfect setup for success on Saturday.
She was given a perfect steer by Kerrin McEvoy as he landed her in the one-one position throughout the contest, relishing the strong tempo supplied by Byron Belle (+10000) and Eagle Nest (+1200) in the early stages.
It allowed McEvoy to get the ideal run in transit, while the likes of C’est Magique (+600), Wee Nessy (+850) and Rainbiel (+650) were left chasing a long way from home, unable to cut into the margin as Tintookie bolted clear with the prize.
2024 Wenona Girl Quality Replay – Tintookie
Brad Widdup gave a glowing appraisal of his mare in the aftermath, speaking to the forgive effort she supplied last Saturday when three wide without cover the trip.
“It’s great. Full credit to all my staff back at home. It’s been a great day and it’s their reward,” said Widdup.
“It was hard to watch last week, I tell you, but it’s nice to watch this week.
“She landed in a great spot. That’s the benefit, Kerrin knows her. She began well and she was good under the weight.
“With her, I didn’t do a lot. Some you have got to keep an eye on and have to do something, but she was pretty straightforward. And, last week was only a gallop.”
Kerrin McEvoy was quick to thank the stable for keeping him aboard on Saturday after a luckless effort last Saturday before speaking to the class of his mount.
“I didn’t give her one of the best of rides last week, and thanks to Brad (Widdup) for putting me back on and backing her up,” said McEvoy.
“It was a good call. She was able to get a better start today and utilise the draw. She travelled well throughout and was able to kick and give a nice finish coming home.
“She was down on the limit with 53 kilos, getting a nice weight pull off a few of those better performed mares but she’s improving all the time.”
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