Gold Edition Proves Too Hot For Publishing In Trophy
Sun Herald
Sunday January 14, 2007
TOOWOOMBA tornado Gold Edition added another chapter to her spectacular career by trouncing rivals in the $1 million Magic Millions Trophy for three-year-olds yesterday.
The Ron Maund-trained wonder filly was piloted to a five-length win by champion jockey Darren Beadman."She was a class act today with a class act riding her," Maund said. "You've seen a special racehorse today."Beadman was contacted by a Maund stable representative for the Gold Edition ride and initially thought it was a practical joke. But when Maund rang Beadman himself, Sydney's leading rider jumped at the chance to unite with the group 1 winner."She's right up there with the best fillies I've ridden," Beadman said. "She did that so easily, won with her head on her chest. She was never going to lose."Gold Edition has had 21 starts for 11 wins and has amassed $1.8 million in stakes.The iron filly won the group 1 Ascot Vale Stakes on Victoria Derby day last year and backed up five days later to win another straight 1200m event at Flemington. "She just keeps showing up and loves racing," Maund said."The horse will let us know if she wants a break. But Sydney is a definite option in the autumn." Publishing ($2.40) enjoyed the run of the race behind Gold Edition, with jockey Michael Rodd reporting something was amiss."He got on the wrong leg when they turned for home, then balanced up again and was gone in a stride," Rodd said. It was left to the Bryan Guy-trained Grand Reve ($17) to finish second, a length in front of Sequential Charm ($8).
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