Leonard Stewart had been looking forward to Sunday\u2019s Oamaru meeting with a big team of representatives, and he got the results he was after, collecting a winning double and several other placings.<\/p>\n
His run of success began in the opener, where Koyama started a narrow second favourite behind Proserve over 2200m. In the hands of Yogesh Atchamah, the son of Almanzor settled into a good rhythm in the trail of Vino Valentino, who looked the one to beat.<\/p>\n
Atchamah had started his run early on Koyama and swiftly caught the leader, who could not match him as he powered clear to score by two lengths to a late-closing Proserve.<\/p>\n
Stewart was delighted to get a third win for the season with Koyama, who had not been the easiest to manage since his arrival in the stable in February last year.<\/p>\n
“He\u2019d had a couple of rough runs where he\u2019d been interfered with, but he got a nice clear run and he came through,” Stewart said.<\/p>\n
“He can be a bit ignorant, this horse, and Yogesh gets along with him well.”<\/p>\n
The 4-year-old had been a $1001 purchase through Gavelhouse after beginning his career in the North Island, and Stewart\u2019s other victor, Satin Doll, was sourced for $1432 on the online platform.<\/p>\n
A mare by Dissident, Satin Doll had shown promise with placings in the north and was on debut for the Stewart barn at Oamaru.<\/p>\n
Starting at a quote of $20, Satin Doll far exceeded market expectations when she burst through the middle of the pack to salute ahead of her stablemate, Tranquil Eyes.<\/p>\n
“She\u2019s been with us for three months and . . . we\u2019ve just been cautious of putting her out on a really testing track and flatten her first-up,” Stewart said.<\/p>\n
“She\u2019s a very compact little horse and we are still learning about her, so with Gosen\u2019s (Jogoo, jockey) experience, he could encounter any problems and work it out in the race. I think he got a bit of a surprise when he asked her to go, and she reacted so well.<\/p>\n
“She\u2019d been working well and showed potential, so it was great to see her do that.”<\/p>\n
Jogoo, who is also in the ownership of Koyama, piloted Queen Of Kings and Lise Paree into second placings.<\/p>\n
Based just up State Highway 1 at Washdyke, Stewart was able to appreciate the condition of the Oamaru track, despite constant rain through the winter period.<\/p>\n
“Oamaru have got a great committee and they\u2019ve done plenty of work with the track. They\u2019ve put a big drain in along the bend out of the straight, and over by the hill, which I think has made a big difference.” \u2014 LOVERACING.NZ News Desk<\/p>\n
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