Eighth G1 winner for Bernardini

Hall Of Fame trainer Leon Macdonald labeled two-year-old Bernardini filly Go Indy Go as potentially the best horse he has trained following her brilliant win in the G1 Champagne Stakes over 1600m at Randwick, April 26.

Stakes-placed at her first two starts and a last-start winner of the G3 Sires’ Produce Stakes in Adelaide, Go Indy Go went to another level at her fourth start, coming with a powerful burst from second last to win the Champagne Stakes. Lonhro colt Kumaon fought on bravely for third.

Raced in partnership by her breeder Harry Perks, Go Indy Go is the second foal of Zabeel mare Elegant Eagle, making her a full-sister to Essay Raider who, a little over an hour later, won the G3 DC McKay Stakes at Morphettville.

Previously Stakes-placed on three occasions, Essay Raider posted his maiden Stakes win in style, storming down the centre of the track to win by three lengths.  In winning the DC McKay Stakes, the four-year-old became the 30th Stakes winner for Bernardini.

Go Indy Go is the eighth G1 winner for Bernardini who is also the sire of three-time G1 winner Boban, as well as To Honor And Serve, Stay Thirsty and Alpha who have all won at the elite level.