High-class mare Running in September back with something like her best, adding a second group 1 to her record as she put on a brave performance to win 3 Point Motors William Reid Stakes (G1) March 25 at Moonee Valley Racecourse.
September Run Wins $1 Million Group 1 3 Point Motors William Reid Shares in @Valley jockey ride @CWilliamsJockey for the coach @cwallerracing & connection! pic.twitter.com/XlzDWGD0Rw
– Victoria Racing (@RacingVictoria) March 25, 2022
Daughter of Outperform and Excel hasn’t tasted victory since her win in the 2020 edition of the Coolmore Stud Stakes (G1) and her trainer Chris Waller admits the mare has regressed since the glittering 3-year-old season hers, which also includes a double listing-level win, to accompany her 2-year-old listed win.
However, September Run signaled that she might be back in top form as she finished in an eye-catching third place behind. Roch ‘n’ Horse in the Yulong Stud Newmarket handicap March 12 (G1) in Flemington.
Tackling midfield at the hands of coach Craig Williams, the mare enjoyed a fast pace up front, set by Jonker and former undefeated lover Marabi. With 300 meters left to move, Williams started his run on the September Runway, and ended up impressively knocking down the group to crown a lengthy victory ahead. Halvorsen with Chung Beau closes behind in third position.
Marabi coached by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, who ended up finishing fifth, will now head towards a big money spell, while September Run will likely be sent to Morphettville where Robert Sangster Stakes could be tipped (G1). .
Waller said: “She was probably the best 3-year-old of her season and it’s gone backwards since then, but it’s a glimpse into the final start of September.
“It’s 1,200 meters tonight and she really has to show her class. There’s a mare race in Adelaide (Sangster) for her.
“This is my first time going to Moonee Valley in three years; Jo (Taylor) kept giving us the rolling ball. I am very fortunate to have such a great staff all over Australia.”
Meanwhile, Williams, who has partnered with the September Run for most of her runs, including the Coolmore win, said she’s matured.
“Her Achilles heel went around tight turns. I’ve ridden her in front of Newmarket and seen how mature she is,” said the winning driver.
“Once we were in a straight line, I thought she was a super mare because when she was 3 years old she was tough and tenacious when she went straight down the road.”
“She won well and it’s great to see her come back and win another group 1, which is not easy.”
September Run was bought Hermitage Thoroughbreds by her owner for AU$380,000 (US$268,964) at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale 2019 from Phil Campbell’s Blue Gum Farm draft and the latest win This brings her bonus earnings to AU$2,234,900.
“September Run is such a steady mare; she ran really well in Newmarket starting last time to finish third and I think she had a very good chance tonight, despite Moonee Valley It’s been a tough track for her in the past,” Campbell said happily.
“I remember her very clearly as an aspiration, she was very popular at Inglis Premier and was a neat and tidy and proper person, a kind of short step sprint, and that’s how she races. .”
September Run was one of two winners among the Pittsburgh Flyer (Street Cry) group 3 top scorer, she is the daughter of South African tier 2 winner Warning, who also placed in tier 1.
The Pittsburgh Flyer was purchased by Go Bloodstock and Paul Moroney Bloodstock for AU$500,000 (US$378,750) at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, carry-on American pharoah . That tiny car was sold by Hirsch Racing for AU$100,000 (US$60,870) at the 2020 Inglis Easter Promotion and has won twice.
In 2020, the Pittsburgh Flyer struck a stallion based on the Coolmore Stud Merchant Navy was purchased by Ciaron Maher and Best Bloodstock for AU$700,000 ($504,726) at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale earlier this year. Last season, the mare spawned a bro in the September Run and most recently it slipped to Exceed And Excel.
