Vein Girl announced her arrival on the racing scene in emphatic fashion, securing victory in the $250,000 Magic Millions The Debut (1000m) at the Gold Coast on Friday.
Trained by Chris and Corey Munce and ridden by Cejay Graham, the two-year-old filly lived up to her pre-race $3.60 favouritism with Neds, holding off a late charge from Torque to Be Sure to win by 0.2 lengths, with Forgotten Spirit rounding out the placings.
Jumping from barrier two, Vein Girl quickly established herself near the pace, slipping through on the inside to share the lead with Life After Love.
As the field approached the home turn, Graham guided the filly to the rail, where she surged to the front, gaining a crucial advantage.
Despite a fast-finishing effort from Torque to Be Sure, Vein Girl’s professionalism and determination saw her claim the victory in a slick time of 57.56 seconds on a Good 4 surface.
Magic Millions The Debut Replay – Vein Girl
Graham, thrilled with the win, said:
“We had a good opinion of her prior to coming here tonight, and they still have to step out and do it, and that she did.
It’s such a privilege to get an opportunity like this for such a good team in Chris and Corey Munce.
They just fill you with such confidence coming here.
I knew she was prepared; she couldn’t have been prepared any better.”
Reflecting on her strategy, Graham added,
“I was a little bit worried early in the night that the fence may not have been playing favourable, but I was happy to see that horse win up the fence in the race prior.
The rail for two-year-olds is like gold—it’s worth two lengths.
She’s very smart and not one-dimensional, so there’s a lot to look forward to.”
Trainer Corey Munce echoed Graham’s praise for the filly, saying,
“She’s a lovely filly by Blue Point.
Didn’t cost much at the sales—$60,000—and she’s picked up a nice prize tonight.
We would have been happy with a nice first, second, or third, but we knew we had a smart filly on our hands.
She’s only going to improve.”
Munce also credited the ride and Vein Girl’s professionalism.
“She was assisted by a good draw and a good ride by CJ.
She had to absorb a little bit of pressure early, but credit to the horse.
Finding the fence tonight was certainly key, and we’re looking forward to being back here very soon.”
Vein Girl’s triumph added $152,500 to her earnings and positioned her as a key contender for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
Munce confirmed that her next target would be the $2 million race in January, which she is currently a $21 with the top Australian bookmakers.
“She’ll probably go straight into the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
We’ll assess her over the coming days, but she doesn’t need another run to prove herself.”
With her impeccable debut and a strong foundation, Vein Girl is poised to make a bold statement on Queensland’s biggest stage.
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