Horse of the Week: Sebring Sun
Published: 11 Aug 2015
Flashy sprinter - Sebring Sun is this week's Horse of the Week
Warwick Farm based trainer Gary Portelli has always been excited about the prospects of SEBRING SUN, a young colt described as a "ready made sprinter" in his early two-year-old season.
But his performances on the track suggested he was far from the finished product in his first preparation. A three-length 3rd at 7/4 and five-length 7th at 11/4 in a four start campaign tested the patience of supporters.
The 'penny has dropped' as a three-year-old though, faithful supporters repaid with two strong wins this season. His latest victory, a dominant performance at Listed level in The Rosebud last Saturday, is worthy of this week's Horse of the Week.
Impressive win - Sebring Sun sprinted clear from a classy field to win The Rosebud
Breeding
Sired by Sebring, from Soleil Royale.
Type
Three-year-old Chestnut Colt, born 17/10/2012. Strength in frame with muscular hind-quarter. A sprinting type.
Features
Adaptable & Power (can sprint)
Weaknesses
Can Miss Jump
Record
6 Starts for 2 Wins, 1 Second and 1 Third. Total Prize-money of $124,125.00
Career Wins
- 8/8/15 – The Rosebud at Royal Randwick over 1,200 metres – Jockey B. Avdulla
- 29/7/15 – Tab.Com.Au Mdn Hcp at Canterbury over 1,200 metres – Jockey J. Bowman
Quick Facts
- Purchased at the 2014 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $100,000.00
- He is the 14th stakes winner for Sebring, sire of Queen Elizabeth winner Criterion
- His Maiden win was over Montauk, a talented young Waller galloper that was very well backed to win the race on debut
- He has the early speed to race near the pace, but Portelli prefers his dazzling sprint to be saved for the finish
- His target race is the Group One Golden Rose, questions remain over whether 1,400 metres will prove to be too far
Pure power - Sebring Sun has plenty of speed, but can he stay 1,400 metres?