Desert Lightning is now a Group One winner on both sides of the Tasman after prevailing in a nail-biting finish to the A$1 million Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville on Saturday.
Ashburton couple Sarah and Chris Green and business partner Ger Beemsterboer have experienced plenty of highs in racing under their Barneswood Farm banner, but this weekend could prove to be the pinnacle in their racing endeavours.
“He’s a bit of a quirky boy. He took a little while to settle in at our stable, but he’s been doing everything right lately and we’ve been very pleased with him.”
