Quietly Arrogant delivered an impressive performance to claim victory in the Aquis Gold Nugget QTIS 2YO Colts and Geldings at the Sunshine Coast on January 4, 2025.
The Peter Snowden-trained colt, ridden by Blake Shinn, showcased his raw ability and composure to prevail in the $150,000 contest over 1100m.
The two-year-old son of Capitalist settled at the rear of the six-horse field early, as Erne de Berne set the pace.
Bookmaker favourite Torque To Be Sure raced keenly in the midfield, causing jockey Nash Rawiller to battle for control throughout. Meanwhile, Quietly Arrogant bided his time, stalking the field from behind before making his move in the final 200m.
Sweeping wide around the turn, Quietly Arrogant displayed a powerful finishing burst, overtaking the leaders with ease.
The $4.80 Picklebet chance surged clear to score by 1.19 lengths in a time of 1:05.08 on a Soft 7 track, defeating the $1.55 favourite Torque To Be Sure, who ran greenly under pressure.
Erne de Berne held on for third, while North Pole completed the top four.
Sunshine Coast Race 1: Gold Nugget 2YO Replay – Queitly Arrogant
Trainer Peter Snowden expressed his delight with the win, highlighting Quietly Arrogant’s promising future.
“He’s still learning, but this was a big step forward,” Snowden said post-race.
“Blake rode him perfectly, letting him find his rhythm before producing him at the right time. He’s got talent, and this sets him up nicely for the Magic Millions.”
Jockey Blake Shinn was equally complimentary of the colt, praising his maturity and ability to respond under pressure.
“The plan was to ride him quietly and let him finish strongly, and he executed it perfectly,” Shinn said.
“He’s still raw but has plenty of upside. He had the race won at the 300m.”
Torque To Be Sure, despite his second-place finish, left connections frustrated with his lack of focus and wayward running.
Nash Rawiller described the colt as “a real handful,” adding that he will need further experience and education to fulfill his potential.
Quietly Arrogant’s win marked his first career success from two starts, taking his prizemoney to $94,100.
Owned by prominent syndicates including Newgate Bloodstock and China Horse Club, the colt is now set to contest the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, where Snowden believes his relaxed racing style and finishing ability could make him a threat in the open field.
Currently Quietly Arrogant is a $13 Neds hope for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic set for Gold Coast on January 11, 2025.
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