Son of Let’s Elope (NZ) heads for Melbourne Cup Glory
10th March 2014
Outback Joe (Elvstroem-Let’s Elope (NZ) ) son of mighty Melbourne Cup winning mare Let’s Elope has won today’s Group 2 Adelaide Cup 3200m $400,000.
The Nigel Blackiston trained stayer was too strong in the concluding stages of the 3200m time honoured event, taking his stake earnings past $435,000.
Black Tycoon was a brave runner up, whilst Base (by Zabeel) ran a strong 3rd with Like A Carousel also genuine in 4th place.
Once touted as a wasted talent, Nigel Blackiston has been able to bring out the best in the 6 year old gelding with also a win in the Listed Bagot Hcp 2800m on New Year’s Day.
“He is a tough, progressive, up and coming stayer”, Blackiston enthused.
Let’s Elope has already produced G2 Winner and underrated stallion Ustinov (Seeking The Gold (USA)-Let’s Elope (NZ) ) currently standing at Moorookyle Park Thoroughbreds, Smeaton, Victoria, and may well have another Melbourne Cup in the family with Outback Joe.
Below Outback Joe wins Adelaide Cup (yellow sleeves)
Moorookyle Park
Son of Let’s Elope (NZ) heads for Melbourne Cup Glory
10th March 2014
Outback Joe (Elvstroem-Let’s Elope (NZ) ) son of mighty Melbourne Cup winning mare Let’s Elope has won today’s Group 2 Adelaide Cup 3200m $400,000.
The Nigel Blackiston trained stayer was too strong in the concluding stages of the 3200m time honoured event, taking his stake earnings past $435,000.
Black Tycoon was a brave runner up, whilst Base (by Zabeel) ran a strong 3rd with Like A Carousel also genuine in 4th place.
Once touted as a wasted talent, Nigel Blackiston has been able to bring out the best in the 6 year old gelding with also a win in the Listed Bagot Hcp 2800m on New Year’s Day.
“He is a tough, progressive, up and coming stayer”, Blackiston enthused.
Let’s Elope has already produced G2 Winner and underrated stallion Ustinov (Seeking The Gold (USA)-Let’s Elope (NZ) ) currently standing at Moorookyle Park Thoroughbreds, Smeaton, Victoria, and may well have another Melbourne Cup in the family with Outback Joe.
Below Outback Joe wins Adelaide Cup (yellow sleeves)