WOOLSTHORPE-bred filly Gregers could give Warrnambool businessman Colin McKenna and his partner Janice Thomson their biggest success in racing when she runs in the $1 million group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield today.
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Gregers, which was bred and reared at McKenna’s Union property, won her only race start at Moonee Valley over 1000 metres on February 1. She is rated a $21 chance with bookmakers for the 1200m feature two-year-old race in Victoria.
McKenna said trainer David Hayes was delighted with the condition of Gregers following her Moonee Valley victory.
“David said she worked a treat at his Euroa property on Wednesday morning,” McKenna said.
“Her win at the Valley was a bit of a surprise as we thought she would be better suited to a race over a bit more ground. The form from the Valley run is very good.
“It’s just a thrill to have a runner in the most prestigious two-year-old race in Victoria.
“I’m not expecting her to win but as long as she runs well I’ll be pleased as I think she’ll be a better horse next time in work.”
Gregers was set to be sold at last year’s Gold Coast Magic Millions weanling sale but, following a failed bid, McKenna kept a share in the daughter of Commands and included some friends in the ownership of the filly.
“It’s a great thrill to have her running in the race knowing she was bred and reared at home,” McKenna said.
“She’s a nice filly. David has a good opinion of her.
“We would have liked a better barrier but we can’t complain. It looks like being a big day, win or lose, as there will be family and friends at the track.”
