Melbourne, Vic (Feb 26th, 2010) - Stratum filly Rose of Scotland will head to Adelaide following her run away win in Wednesday’s $100,000 Magic Millions Tasmanian 2YO Classic at Mowbray in Launceston.

In ending the unbeaten run of last start stakes winner Strike the Tiger, Rose of Scotland delighted her big team of owners when she speared away from her rivals under star local rider Stephen Maskiell.

At the post she held a three-and-a-quarter length margin over Strike the Tiger (Bel Esprit - Bonnie Lassy by Straight Strike) , with Royal Miswaki (Tough Speed - Royal Ruby by Rory’s Jester) another neck away in third.

It is the second time in her short career that the Charlie Goggin trained Rose of Scotland (ex Ares de Lago by Encosta de Lago)  has made the headlines, as she was the first winner for her Golden Slipper winning sire, Stratum.  The filly is turning into a great money spinner for her connections considering she was purchased for just $47,500 form last year’s Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale at Morphettville.

She was purchased by Prime Thoroughbreds’ Joe O’Neill from the draft of the Toole family’s Kambula Stud. 

 “I told Charlie I would buy him a nice filly,” O’Neill said.

  “And she fitted the bill - she was a really nice filly and I didn’t expect to be able to afford her.”
“But I was lucky to get her and this is just great to win such a race as this - a major thrill for everyone involved.”
“Provided she pulls up well she will be going to Adelaide for the Magic Millions (2YO Classic) there.”

Maskiell told connections everything went to plan during the race and that his mount was very strong to the line.
The win gave buyers a timely reminder of the quality ready made racehorses on offer at the annual Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale. Magic Millions Managing Director David Chester, was on hand to congratulate the winning connections, said the race provided a great boost to the Magic Millions race series.

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