Thursday’s Mornington meeting seen 888Racing produce 3yo Epaulette colt PREDECESSOR.In only his 2nd start,ridden a treat by the experienced Dwayne Dunn,the 3yo sat three deep on the pace taking over in the straight to take out his maiden over 1200m x 1.5L.
Dean purchased the colt at the 2017 Inglis Sale after being taken by his action,look’s and a page showing plenty of class backed up by black type.In a great sign for Predecessor,despite winning at a sprint distance,Dean believe’s his talent will really come to the fore at 1600m and beyond.The stable will look for the colt to step up in class next start with an eye to attaining black type for the good looking 3yo if not this spring then in the autumn.