Ross Holdin’ hope for Millions strike
TRAINER Les Ross has a reputation for getting the best out of cheap buys and Magic Millions 2YO Classic hopeful Holdin’ My Own is another example.
The filly is a daughter of first season sire Spirit Of Boom, who already has the two market leaders for the 2YO Classic, Jonker and Ef Troop.
Holdin’ My Own ($9) will be out to make it two wins in a row in the Aquis Farms Ladies Day Two-Year-Old (900m) at the Gold Coast today.
Almost all the runners are chasing places in the $2 million Classic at the Gold Coast on January 13.
Unless a lot of horses drop out it appears at least $35,000 prizemoney will be needed to make the Millions field.
Holdin’ My Own has won $21,900 but $12,800 of that is from bonuses which do not count for entry to the Millions.
Ross said the race today was vital for Holdin’ My Own’s chances to make the field.
“She will have to run first or second on Saturday or we are in a bit of trouble,” Ross said.
“But she did a good job last time and she has race experience at the Gold Coast.”
Ross took heart from the time Holdin’ My Own ran when she won over the Gold Coast 900m two weeks ago.
He prepared Frequendly, one of the favourites for the Magic Millions three years ago.
“Frequendly won a 900 metre race at the Gold Coast in the lead-up the Millions and Holdin’ My Own ran a similar time when she won,” Ross said. “I know you can’t compare race times from different days but it gives us some idea and some confidence.”
Win or lose Holdin’ My Own has been a good buy for Ross. “I only paid $20,000 for her. I would love to get another Spirit of Boom for that this year,” he said
Melbourne visitor Sunlight, who is also chasing Magic Millions qualifying prizemoney, is the $2.10 favourite in the other two-year-old race today.