Pakistan Star's debut (Sha Tin, 2016)





Ten brilliant swooping wins that are worth re-watching, including a couple by recently-retired champion Chautauqua.Enjoy ...Talk about a big first impression.

Woorim's Oakleigh Plate (Caulfield, 2012)

All Silent's Patinack Farm Classic (Flemington, 2009)

God's Own's Caulfield Guineas (Caulfield, 2005)

Belle Du Jour's Golden Slipper (Rosehill, 2000)

Winx's Sunshine Coast Guineas (Sunshine Coast, 2015)

Private Steer's Doncaster (Randwick, 2004)

Gust Of Wind's maiden win (Scone, 2015)



Chautauqua's Chairman's Sprint Prize (Sha Tin, 2016)



Chautauqua's third TJ Smith (Randwick, 2017)

Queensland trainer Rob Heathcote is best known for his work with tough on-pacer Buffering but it was fast-finisher Woorim who delivered him his first G1 in the 2012 Oakleigh Plate. Some sort of final furlong!A ridiculous last-to-first job down the Flemington straight from the Grahame Begg-trained sprinter."God's own has won the Guineas, I've never seen anything like it!" ... seriously, how?!A miraculous comeback after blowing the start. Unsurprisingly, the victory had connections up and about, with prominent owner John Singleton shouting the public bar at Rosehill for an hour after the race. Happy days 🍻On Saturday at Flemington, champion mare Winx will be out to extend her phenomenal streak to 28 straight wins. The victory that kicked off the streak, the 2015 Sunshine Coast Guineas, is worth another watch or 20. From last to score by almost 2L - incredible."Where is Private Steer? She's last as they straighten up ..."Apologies to Grand Armee backers for making you revisit this but, wow, it was insane.It may have only been a Scone maiden but the manner of the victory was astonishing - she looked absolutely no hope early doors. The John Sargent-trained galloper would later defeat Winx in the 2015 ATC Oaks.From last at the turn and into the G1 winner's circle on the international stage. How could you not love the mighty grey?Chautauqua won the TJ three times but his final one was probably the most memorable. Adding to the moment was a G1 call by Darren Flindell. The grey flash, and his freakish method of victory, will be missed.