SMOOTHIE'S Next Chapter

It’s the end of another successful trip down under in which SMOOTHIE was victorious in Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup!

It is simply incredible how Brian, Claire, Jess and all the team have been able to prepare, travel and train him to two Group level victories in back-to-back years in Victoria and our huge thanks go to them for making this all happen. And a special mention to both Jackson and Matt for looking after Smoothie so well whilst in Australia over for the past two years.

It wasn’t to be in the big one this year with the weather taking a turn for the worse on the eve of the Melbourne Cup but he may well be having another crack at it next year. Smoothie will be staying down under in the capable hands of Tim Fitzsimmons and I’m sure he will continue to strive out in Australia. Thanks to David Appleton for finding this horse 4 years ago at the HIT sales, he has been one hell of a purchase.

It has been great to welcome some new owners into Smoothie and have shared some great times already in the short time we were over there. Along with brilliant trips out to the Geelong Cup, Bendigo Cup, Cox Plate, Derby Day, Sydney and everything else in between it has once again been a trip of a lifetime.

Thanks to everyone again and let’s see what the next chapter brings!