The phenomenal run of success for
leading trainer, Robbie Griffiths – via the progeny of Sun Stud's Group One
stallion MAGNUS – continued at Caulfield's rich VOBIS meeting today with
HALVORSEN capturing the Gold Dash over 1100m in commanding fashion. Huge effort!
It was win #4 for the lightning fast
Magnus 3YO who hasn't finished further back than fourth in his last 9 starts,
which include a comfortable win in the VOBIS Gold Carat at Moonee Valley in
January and a close second in the Group Three Manfred Stakes over 1200m at
Caulfield in February.
Bred by Robbie Griffiths and one of
18 Magnus winners (from 19 runners!) for the Cranbourne trainer, Halvorsen is
out of Flourishing, a half sister to BEL ESPRIT sprinter, BELTROIS – also bred,
trained and raced by Robbie – who was a stakes winner over 1200m at Caulfield
and multiple Group placed.
With three stakes winners in just
over a week in March, Magnus will stand this season at Sun Stud at a fee of
$16,500, while his long-time barnmate, Bel Esprit, will stand at $11,000.
For further information on the
10-strong lineup at Sun Stud, visit www.sunstud.com.au
