Hellbent is a stallion that has had plenty of success with pre-Christmas 2YOs and the Tony and Calvin McEvoy stable produced a smart jumpout winner at Flemington on Thursday morning that fits the profile.
Silent Intent weas quick to begin and professional throughout before drawing clear for a dominant win.
Silent Intent was a $190,000 Magic Millions purchase for McEvoy Mitchell Racing/Belmont Bloodstock Agency from the draft of Three Bridges Thoroughbreds as agent for Murray Thoroughbreds.
Silent Intent is the first foal of Silent Monarch (IRE), a winning mare by speed sire No Nay Never and a grand-daughter of French Group I winner Ask for the Moon.
The Listed VRC Maribyrnong Trial (1000m) is at Flemington on Saturday week and Tony McEvoy confirmed Silent Intent was likely to run if he pulls up well.
Hellbent sired the winner of this race in 2024 when the Waterhouse Bott trained colt Tremonti took the prize.
