Class racemare Avisto (Tavistock ex Miraculous Miss, by Exceed and Excel) had an exhibition gallop between races at Te Rapa yesterday and I was dazzled by her condition.
Not only does she have a stunning coat but she has thickened up since her earlier career which saw her win three black type races in a row.
As trainer Roger James aptly stated, “I’ve got much more to work with now”.
Avisto galloped over 1000m yesterday with stablemate Tavy (also a SW by Tavistock), clocking around 1.05, the last 600m in a tick under 36 seconds.
Both now four-year-0ld mares will step out at Taupo tomorrow week in the Leicester-Lowry 50th Anniversary Cup, a Rating 75 event over 1300m.
Avisto parading before yesterday's exhibition gallop at Te Rapa. The 4YO daughter of Tavistock won three Listed Races during 2014, namely the Great Northern Foal Stakes, O'Leary Stakes & Soliloquy Stakes