Leading Queensland rider Angela Jones will make her New Zealand debut at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day where she will partner the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-prepared mare Smart Love in the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m).
Waitak was a class above his rivals in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Ellerslie on Saturday, completing a spring Group One double in the early stages of what might be a career-defining season.
“Going into next season, when she gets on a good track, she can run some savage splits. She’s very high-class. All credit to Lance, Andrew and the owners.”
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have already trained more winners this season than any other year in their partnership, and Saturday’s Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre Stakes (1400m) could deliver another milestone.
