Brutal test for star colt

AFTER putting a space on his rivals at his Caulfield debut, promising colt Brutal is among the headline entries for the Listed McKenzie Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

Trained by Hawkes Racing, Brutal had his first start as a late-season two-year-old at Caulfield last month and dominated a 1200m race against his own age to win by five lengths.

Besides Brutal, there are six other unbeaten horses entered for the McKenzie (1200m).