On Saturday, the Donald Hird trained bay Rutilant from Kerang stormed home for a 1:23.71 length win in the 2024 BR&C Agents Balranald Cup.
Held over 1400 metres, the six-year-old gelding, with jockey Cameron Quilty on board, found the good three track condition was perfect for Rutilant.
Jumping out of barrier three, Rutilant carried 55 kilograms, had a good jump and momentarily held the lead before Don’t Tell Sherriff set the race pace early.
Around the home turn, Rutilant, sitting behind the leader, powered home for the win, with Don’t Tell Sherriff, trained by Nathan Hobson, second, Toretto, trained by Russell Green, third, and Smart Alick, trained by Con Kelly.
It was Rutilant’s fourth win from 23 starts, with three second places and two third finishes.
This article appeared in The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 31 October 2024.
