Itchy Nee wins at Benalla

The Spicer Thoroughbreds train keeps rolling on at full speed with yet another winner in the famous yellow and blue. The latest to salute, Itchy Nee, a Purrealist 3yo having his 3rd race start showed a lovely turn of foot to defeat his rivals at Benalla today.

He was given plenty of time to balance up by Jordan Turner who patiently let the gelding find his feet after an only moderate getaway. Gaining momentum inside runners, it was just a matter of waiting for a crack at them in the straight. Once a gap appeared, Itchy Nee drove through it and quickly put the issue beyond doubt.

It was a welcome reward for Jordan, a gun apprentice on loan to us from W.A., who has worked very hard since crossing over. No doubt his opportunities will flourish after other trainers watched the excellent poise he displayed to win that race.

– Troy Corstens