Ciaron Maher’s business-as-usual approach to training and a legacy left by a pioneer of the shuttle stallion ranks has delivered a windfall result for the “forgotten horse” of the Australian Guineas.
Southport Tycoon, the lesser-fancied of Maher’s two runners in the $1 million race, responded to a precise Jamie Kah ride to beat Veight and the favourite Riff Rocket.
The victory significantly elevates Southport Tycoon’s ranking as a marketable sire prospect while marking Maher’s first Group 1 win since the departure of former co-trainer David Eustace.
Maher and Eustace trained the 2022 Australian Guineas winner Hitotsu.
This post is for our free members
Thanks for your interest in The Straight. It looks like you are trying to access a free members article via an in-app browser on X, Facebook or LinkedIn. For the best experience, and instant access, sign on via the Social Sign In links below. You should only need to do this once.
If you wish to access or create an email-based account, please provide your email below. You will receive a link to click by email which will then open in your device’s native browser.
