Fresh from siring his first Australian Group I winner on Saturday in Global Goal, Pinatubo (IRE) had another smart new winner at Bendigo on Sunday in what looked a strong maiden.
The Symon Wilde trained filly Divine Eruption had one run last season for a third at Warrnambool and was first up from a spell in the 1300m maiden with Daniel Stackhouse to ride.
She burst through along the inside and looked set for a comfortable win until the Charlotte Littlefield first starter Majestic Flyer surged late to make it a close result.
The Trapeze Artist gelding came from near last and was the widest runner to only just miss with both horses looking capable of improving into better grade.
“She trialled well and has always shown above average ability,” said Symon Wilde.
“She travelled pretty strong in stack’s hands and there was a tight gap up the rails and I thought she was very good for a filly in those circumstances having just her second start and she will only improve from that.
“She’s a real professional, Big thanks to the team at home as they do a great job with these horses and hopefully she will be one we can look forward to through the spring.”
A $100,000 Inglis Premier purchase from Yulong for Wilde Racing Ply Ltd / Sheamus Mills Bloodstock, Divine Eruption is the first foal of Sacred Snow a winning Redoute’s Choice mare with a big pedigree as a grand-daughter of blue hen Snowdrift (Fr).
Snowdrift left 10 winners headed by Group I winer Snowland and Group II winner Portillo with the family producing Group I winning juvenile Return to Conquer, who stands his first season at Waikato stud this spring.
Divine Eruption is the 11th Australian winner of the new season for Pinatubo, who sits at the top of the second season sires list by earnings.
Undefeated at two and the Champion European 2YO Colt of his generation, Pinatubo is by champion sire Shamardal and stands at a fee of $27,500.
