The Ciaron Maher-trained Icarian Dream ($3.00) has proven best of the two-year-olds in the Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon, stamping her authority to claim a dominant two-length victory.
The Blue Point filly was well-supported with horse racing bookmakers to turn the tables on The Playwright ($4.20) after suffering defeat at Rosehill on November 30.
The money was spot on in the end as Jason Collett took a sit mid-field with cover throughout the journey, while the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained filly was looking to make every post a winner as she did on debut.
She was quickly swallowed up in the final 400m as Icarian Dream put in the big strides down the centre of the course, while Cool Archie ($41.00) added some much-needed value for exotics players with Playup.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Race Replay – Icarian Dream
Icarian Dream will now head to the Gold Coast for the Magic Million 2yo feature as stable representative Anna Weatherlake spoke post-race.
“Extremely thrilled with her performance today,” said Weatherlake.
“She’s been running against the best in Sydney and it’s good for her to bring that form here and just be dominant like she had.
“It was a great ride by Jason (Collett). Obviously, he was very patient and looked after her the whole way.
“She’s quite a small filly and very compact, but she’s grown up with every start and we’re super happy with her today.”
Jason Collett was elated with the performance as he spoke in the mounting yard post-race.
“She’s done well,” said Collett.
“Her turn-of-foot was electric when she come to them so quick and it’s a very long straight too, especially when you’re right in the middle (of the track).
“She looks like she grown up in front since I rode her last. She’s not very big at all, so what she’s doing now is very good from her.”
Icarian Dream is now on the second line of betting at $8.00 with Neds for the 2yo Magic Millions on January 11.
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