Pint-sized filly Bring A Ring’s win at Rosehill has earned her a crack at some big hitters in the Magic Million Guineas.
The Tony McEvoy-trained three-year-old got the verdict in a three-way photo finish to Saturday’s TAB Rewards Handicap (1400m).
The topweight with 58.5kg, Bring A Ring ($6) had a half head to spare over favourite Mardi ($2.70) with Mamwaazel another nose away third.
“She had to do it tough and doesn’t want it much further,” McEvoy said.
Bring A Ring - Photo by Steve Hart
“The race was well summed up by Nash (Rawiller).
“She is a filly with style and has been unlucky, particularly with wide barriers.
“She goes to the Magic Millions Guineas where she gets some weight relief and hopefully she draws a good alley there.”
Bring A Ring began her career in Adelaide with two wins but luck deserted her in her next seven starts.
Her most recent start before Saturday when she was a close third at Rosehill on November 30 gave McEvoy confidence she was back on the right track.
The $1 million Guineas is the richest support race at the Gold Coast on January 11 with the $2 million Magic Millions Classic for two-year-olds the main event.
