El Rijes Provides First Breeding Stakes Glory

El Rijes Wins 2yo Listed Perth Stakes

 

The Impressive Racing bred El Rijes delivered a fantastic boost to our breeding interests at Ascot on Saturday, when knocking off short priced favourite Jestpatim in the Listed Perth Stakes (1100m).

 

The son of Eternity Range / Special Kiseki had the daunting task of jumping from one of the outsides barriers, but Bunbury Cup winning jockey Peter Hall surged forward to race outside the speed, which was set by Miami Horror.

 

As the juvenile’s thundered by the 500m mark, Hall began to quicken on El Rijes, ensuring the rest of the field was off the bridle chasing.

 

El Rijes went by Miami Horror to take the lead in the home running, with race favourite Jestpatim the only horse making any impression if any.

 

The two-year-old gelding began to tire late in the race, but he had enough in hand to record his second race victory and first at Listed level.

 

Jestpatim kept on coming and finished in second place for Paul Harvey, while debutant Detection stuck on well for third place.

 

El Rijes became the 2nd Impressive Racing horse to win the Perth Stakes, following in the footsteps of Universal Ruler who beat (to be) World Champion sprinter Scenic Blast in the 2007 edition of the 2yo feature. Additional breeding thrill is provided in that El Rijes has a Weanling half brother by Universal Ruler on the ground now.

 

What they said – “He worked well during the week and from the barrier we had no choice but to go forward.  The time was good; I was impressed with him today.” Winning trainer Darren McAuliffe said following the win.

 

Results: Numbers: 4-3-9-1-5 Time: 1.04.81 (35.69) Margins: Head x ½

 

Winners Breeding: Eternity Range – Special Kiseki

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