Kissinger Scores Effortlessly In Pakenham Cup
After Bellini Miss’ excting win last night, we didnt have to wait long for our next big thing to celebrate; Kissinger scored an emphatic victory in the LR Pakenham Cup.
What a revelation he has been for us. A Tavistock gelding we identified in NZ on the back of a Maiden and BM65 win, Kissinger was brought over here with a a staying future in mind. Pie in the sky was to get him competitive in the classics but we’d settle for Country Cups and yesterday we were wrapt to see him pick up his first. Dare say it won be his last if he can stay sound and healthy.
Kissinger is a testament to his trainer, Lindsey Smith who has kept him in work since March and he is only now starting to stamp himself as a force to be reckoned with. In fact The Pakenham Cup win was start number 12 this time in! Lindsey manages to keep the horse happy and interested and most importantly rock hard fi and the results speak for themselves.
If not for the length of his nose, he would be 4 straight from his last 4and it’s no coincidence Damien Oliver has made a significant difference having partnered him at all those outings. There aren’t many horses Damien doesnt get along with but his relationship with Kissinger is particularly noticeable. He just lets the big boy do his thing in the run and saves him for his big finish. Yesterday was a clinic. It was actually Damien’s 4th Pakenham Cup victory.
Although the Good 3 was a big query, the forgiving cushion surface made life easier for Kissinger and the punters didnt miss him either, sending him out a solid favourite. With him racing in this rich vein of form, we have our sights set on the Bagot Hcp, a Listed race over 2800m at Flemington on New Year’s Day. Hopefully he can keep on his merry way and bring in the new year with a bang!
