Melbourne, January 11 – The Listed VRC Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington on Saturday was won in the very last stride by progressive Stratum gelding Anlon, a $140,000 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale purchase from the draft of Yarraman Park.
Prepared by Darren Weir, Anlon has been super consistent since resuming from a spell in early November and was deserving of his first Black Type success.
Sent out favourite, he charged to the line late to beat Limes by a nose in the 1400 metre feature, his overall record now seven wins and eight placings from 25 starts with prizemoney topping $268,000.
“He is a very tough horse and a lot of the credit must go to one of the Warrnambool stables,” said Darren Weir.
“Mark (O’Donnell) and all his team have done a terrific job with this horse. He is a hard working horse at home on the track, but down at Warrnambool he loves the beach and he relaxes.
“It obviously suits him. It has been a terrific preparation.”
Anlon is the first foal of unraced Zabeel mare Vahine, a three-quarter sister to Group I winner Isolda, the dam of Group III winner Bid Spotter.
