Unlike our Victorian summer, Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock bred racehorses have been in hot form in recent weeks.

Three winners highlight a promising start to 2024.

At the two recent Warrnambool meetings Adandiman and Crackle ‘N’ Burn found the winner’s stall, followed by debutant I Am Velvet who won at Pakenham on January 11th.

Adandiman returned to form at his third run for Tom Dabernig following a heart irregularity at his previous start at Donald.

Back to how he races best, he led and appreciated the four-kilogram claim afforded by stable apprentice Jordan Weatherley.

By our champion racehorse Dandino, we also raced his dam Mumbeilly to give us a unique and satisfying mating.

Crackle ‘N’ Burn also trained by Dabernig franked a great third at Terang on debut, to win comfortably after a lovely ride by Billy Egan.

We also raced his sire Crackerjack King and his mating to Burndiniburn looks to have produced a city class galloper.

I Am Velvet (photo) was very impressive sitting outside another homebred in Peridot Star when winning over the 1000m scamper at Pakenham.

By I Am Immortal, a former speedy 2YO by I Am Invincible, the filly is out of our good producing broodmare Black Velveteen.

Peridot Star (photo) who finished third after leading is by Shalaa out of our former Queensland sprinter trained by Tony Gollan She’s Our Star.

Crackerjack Prince now spelling also had a successful campaign during the Spring, while others in Arizona Dreaming, Hasseltoff and Samuari Star look to be upcoming homebred winners over the next few weeks.

Article: Peter Morganti

Photo: Racing Photos