Group 1 Sky Racing Brisbane Cup (520m) ALBION PARK, 2 JULY 1st BLACK OPIUM Breeding: Female Mar ’17 Black Magic Opal x Captivating Breeder/Owner: See The Dream Syndicate (Sergio Buccilli), Canterbury VIC Trainer:
Jason Thompson, Pearcedale VIC
First prize:
$54,000
Odds:
$4.20
Time:
29.44sec (Best)
Margin:
6.75L
2nd:
Special Cyndie
3rd:
Who Told Stevie
How the race was won: Australia’s sprint queen, Black Opium (5) jumped brilliantly and highballed out in front at near-track record pace. Starting at $4.20, Black Opium easily accounted for local idol Special Cyndie ($16.00), with Vic counterpart Who Told Stevie ($4.60) a further half-length away third in 29.44sec (Best). Black Opium registered her 27th win from 54 starts and landed her second G1, having won the Sapphire Crown (515m) at Sandown. It was also her sixth win from her past eight starts.
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Black Opium with caretaker trainer Tony Brett.
