Melbourne, January 12 – Talented sprinter Here de Angels resumed from a let-up of ten weeks to score an impressive victory in the Group Three MRC Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.
The Lee Freedman trained son of Dehere (USA) accelerated stylishly over the concluding stages to win the 1100 metre sprint by nearly two lengths over accomplished Group One winner Let Go Thommo.
It was an encouraging return for Here de Angels who will target the Group One MRC Oakleigh Plate next month over the same course and distance under handicap conditions.
Unbeaten at his first six starts, Here de Angels faltered when stepped up to Group One company in the spring but with added strength and maturity, plus the seasoning that only comes with competition at the elite level, he may well take the quantum leap this time around.
Here De Angels has won seven races from 11 starts earning $313,000 for his large syndicate of owners put together by leading Victorian syndicators Slade Bloodstock.
Rob Slade secured Here de Angels for $90,000 from the draft of Yarraman Park Stud at the 2005 Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
The fourth foal and first stakes-winner for the Kenmare (Fr) mare Angelic Belle, Here De Angels was bred by Lisa Randle and sold privately to Yarraman as a foal.
His dam was a minor winner at 1400 metres, but does come from the family of Group One winner Dashing Eagle and quality performers La Caissiere, Brief Embrace and Ken’s Joy.
