Since LADY NICA won her maiden in November last year she has only had three runs. Three very moderate runs, and although never placed, she had not been running too far off in distance. She really stepped up when running the same course and distance as her maiden win, and dug down deep to win a good race! She obviously suits to those conditions and she may have another win in her. Well done to the Ackerman family who have had a few winners this season and should only continue

The Grade 2 Senor Santa Stakes was VARS VICKY'S toughest task to date. He was taking on a very classy field of experienced sprinters. He has been so progressive in the lead up to the race and the stable were confident enough that he would be up to the challenge. It was a fantastic win! Muzi Yeni, who rode an excellent race had pointed out that the lightly raced 3-year-old is still immature and takes a while for his mind to get on the job, but Muzi did well to get him into gea

BOLD FORTUNE showed a very encouraging run when notching up her second win from just 7 starts. She has had some excuses in her last few runs, but in her penultimate she ran on nicely for 3rd over the mile and stuck to the trip this time around. She got hit hard with her merit rating after winning her maiden and it was never going to be easy for her. Having said that she won her race well and if not penalised too much by it, she could remain competitive in her runs to come. We