Just 25 hours after Tollesprit wins at Flemington, another Bel Esprit 2yo bobs up at the Tweed Heads JockeyClub Sunday meeting at Murwillumbah.
Esprit Soleil, trained by Stephen Lowe and ridden by Chris Whiteley, sat on the fence in the rear of the field till entering the straight, then bursting out of the pack and although racing greenly, won by two lengths starting at $1,80 after opening at $3.50.
A close look at the breeding makes you wonder why he was passed in for $23,000 with a reserve of $25,000 (later sold to M J & D J Evans for $24,000) when this colt is by a Desert Sun mare Soak Up The Sun (AUS) 2000 as is Black Caviar who is out of Helsinge (AUS) 2001 by Desert Sun. Other winners by Desert Sun mares are Dreamy (Song Of The Sun (AUS) 2000) and Bel Amore (Moralee (NZ) 1996)
Esprit Soleil, Dreamy, Bel Amore and the unraced filly Belleluia ,full sister to Dreamy,(to be raced by The Thoroughbred Magazine Club) were all bred by Lee Fleming (pictured right), proprietor of Eliza Park.Rembering that the Bel Esprits do not have a reputation for winning 2yo races, this season is pleasently surprising as from twenty two starters, six have saluted in eight races and have won $362,885 and run second of the third crop sires by $$$$ won
MURWILLUMBAH: Whitely Walks Away With Five Wins
Monday, 11 May 2009: Chris Whiteley capped off a memorable day's riding at Murwillumbah on Sunday when he steered Surety to victory in the Ross Brims Bulk Transport Cup for his fifth winner of the afternoon.
For Whiteley it was the second time that he had pulled off such an extraordinary career achievement, and a reminder why his talents are much sought after throughout northern NSW and south east Queensland.Whiteley opened his account in the first race for two year olds aboard Esprit Soleil ($1.80F). He had to come from well back in the field to tackle Some Journey and tearaway leader Rock Avenue.Turning into the straight the front duo seemed to have the race between them until Whiteley urged Esprit Soleil forward and he collared them in style to eventually cross the line two lengths clear.
For Whiteley it was the second time that he had pulled off such an extraordinary career achievement, and a reminder why his talents are much sought after throughout northern NSW and south east Queensland.Whiteley opened his account in the first race for two year olds aboard Esprit Soleil ($1.80F). He had to come from well back in the field to tackle Some Journey and tearaway leader Rock Avenue.Turning into the straight the front duo seemed to have the race between them until Whiteley urged Esprit Soleil forward and he collared them in style to eventually cross the line two lengths clear.
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