Too Darn Hot (GB) filly Bangkok Hottie was a distant second to Pembrey in the Group II ATC Silver Shadow Stakes last month, but she stripped a fitter and more seasoned commodity on Saturday at Randwick proving too good in the Group II ATC Furious Stakes (1200m).
The David Payne trained filly was ridden with great intent by Kerrin McEvoy to cross and sit outside Pembrey, who led as she did at her previous start, but when Bangkok Hottie laid down her challenge with 200m to run Pembrey was in trouble.
Bangkok Hottie was strong to the line winning by half a length over Chilly Girl with late closer Striking Alibi a good third and Pembrey fading to be sixth.
Bangkok Hottie has the overall record of three wins and two placings from six starts with earnings just shy of $400,000.
“We gave them a lot of start the other day and I said to Kerrin (McEvoy), have her a bit handier today. We don’t want her in front, but a bit handier,” said David Payne.
“He was just worried about getting her some cover. She is just a very good filly.
“I am very happy for the owner, John (Thompson). He is so easy to train for. He just says, ‘carry on and do whatever you want to do’. “We have both been around a long time."
The remaining legs of the Princess Series are on the radar for Bangkok Hottie.
“She goes to 14 (1400 metres of the G2 Tea Rose Stakes) and then the Flight (1600m). We will be riding her a bit different in those,” Payne said..
“She is fit now. She’s ready. I just hope all goes well.”
A homebred for John Thompson and his family, Bangkok Hottie is the first winner for multiple Group placed Medaglia D’Oro (USA) mare Bangkok, who has a yearling colt by Too Darn Hot.
She missed the following season and has already foaled this spring producing a colt by City of Troy (USA).
Bangkok Hottie is the 37th stakes-winner worldwide for Too Darn Hot, who is back at Darley NSW this spring at a fee of $275,000.
