Michael Trotter and Craig Williams have combined with Rumbled Again ($26) to cause a major boilover in the Group 3 Summoned Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon.
The daughter of Night Of Thunder hadn’t won a race since February of this year; however, she was one of the runners that enjoyed the wet conditions in the final race, as she took off around the outside of runners in the final 600m to run away with a strong victory.
Early on in the 1600m contest, it was clear that Poifect ($10) wanted to get the race over and done with as she took off mid-race to lead by five lengths over Delicious Tycoon ($61) and Serasana ($23).
Williams was quick to get moving out wide at the 700m mark, and by the time the leader hit the home turn, Rumbled Again idled up next to her and took over within a few strides.
Electric Impulse ($5.50), So Glamorous ($8) and Queen Of Dragons ($15) started to make their runs, but Williams cut the ribbons on the eventual winner, and she gave a strong kick with 200m to go.
Rumbled Again continued to hold the rest of her rivals at bay, as she held onto claim victory by three-quarters of a length over the fast-finishing So Glamorous.
2024 Summoned Stakes replay – Rumbled Again
Michael Trotter claimed his first Group victory as a trainer, and he was very happy following the race.
“It’s surreal to be honest but this mare has been amazing. She’s been around the mark for so long and it was just nice to see her get past the post first today,” Trotter said.
“She’s done an amazing job and it’s great for everyone involved in the stable, so I couldn’t be happier.
“To be honest, I wasn’t thinking a helluva lot (mid-race), I was just watching Craig and he was slowly creeping into the race and then when he got to her on the turn I thought, she’s going to give them a good shake here’ and she just kept kicking. It was amazing.
“He (Williams) won on her at Flemington a few starts back now and rode her an absolute treat that day and last start rode her really well again and today is the same story.
“It was a fantastic result, great for Craig to be on board and I couldn’t be more happy with what he’s achieved for me and the rest of our team.”
Craig Williams brought his second winner of the day at Caulfield aboard Rumbled Again, and he spoke post-race.
“It’s very special, we want to be figuring in big racedays, it’s our Black Type and the last instruction was get some Black Type for her.
“She was well deserved of it.
“She did all the running, loved the ground and it’s a great story because all the staff are involved so it was really well felt.
“In that ground, it’s testing, but we had the right horse and I was confident in her where she was and Michael (Trotter) gave me that confidence, he just said do what you need to be doing on her.
“Again, it was a pretty ambitious ride and luckily enough I had the right horse to get the right horse and she was dominant.
“We kept it simple, Stupid. She did all the running and full credit goes to her.
“I was very lucky, my wife and my eldest daughter we went to Japan…we had seven days there and last night was our first day back.
“I’m planning on riding out through the summer months and looking towards the Magic Millions.
“I’ve had my bit of a break and I’m really motivated and looking forward to the summer ahead.”
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