Speedy 3-year-old filly Caitlyn’s Wish is doing her late owner Stan Painton and his granddaughter Caitlyn proud as she continues on her winning way after producing a decisive front-running performance on a heavy10 surface at Te Rapa.
The flying daughter of former Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Belardo has hit a purple patch of form since her return to racing in April following a summer break, winning three of her four starts as she relishes the wet tracks on offer.
Apprentice Maria Sanson made good use of the filly’s natural speed to head straight to the front in the 1200m 3YO race yesterday and it was obvious on the home bend she had her six rivals in a heap of trouble.
Caitlyn’s Wish never looked like being claimed as she went to the line two-and-a-half lengths to the good of Silver Javelin, with Iroquois Falls third.
Trainer Stephen Autridge was thrilled to get the victory for the family of long-time owner Painton, who died last year.