Today’s Gundagai meeting saw our Tale Of The Cat Filly, Angel Of Avalon, break her maiden status with a solid victory. A terrific ride from Kevin Sweeney, who is in dashing form at present, had Angel Of Avalon right on the speed, utilising her good barrier. Approaching the turn, Kevin had the favourite working on his outside and on straightening Kevin let the filly go and she let down well to establish a lead. Angel Of Avalon was challenged late, however, her superiority showed over the concluding stages to record a comfortable win. Despite some niggling issues, this filly has done a terrific job since joining the Dryden yard and further success is not too far away.
The promotion of all-girl syndicates at the 2012 Magic Millions Yearling Sale has made the concept very popular. At Laurel Oak Bloodstock we have been racing all-girl syndicates for some years now, so we like to think that the Magic Millions promotion was inspired by our model.