The promising three-year-old ran a slashing second to Kosta’s Crown and the manner in which he made up ground late caught the eye of most.
Alaskalot certainly captured the imagination of interested buyers and before the gelding had time to cool down, Krispyn’s phone went into overdrive.
As a half-brother to Railway Stakes favourite and rising star Alaskan God, the bids were genuine and concerted.
As a young trainer reasonably new to the sport and part-owner, Krispyn was a taken aback by the interest, but politely and firmly said there was no sale.
That robust resolve remains in place, even after Alaskalot’s effort at Ascot yesterday (Wednesday).
If he was good on debut, he was even better second time around after going one better.
The winning margin was narrow, a neck win over Delta Anne, but he was asked to do a lot of work out wide on pace throughout.
If Krispyn’s mobile was ringing hot two weeks ago, it doubled down on Wednesday.
“The phone has been ringing quite a bit, but I can’t sell him,” Krispyn said.
“I’m only young into training and this is the horse you dream about.
“This is the horse that can get me going and attract new owners to my stable.
“It’s a great position to be in, but I’m not selling him.”
Krispyn’s desire to hold onto Alaskalot is partly borne out by his introduction to racing.
He’s done the hard yards to get his name out there against the bigger stables coming from a non-racing background.
Desperate to get into racing he linked up with several top Perth and interstate stables which gave him the confidence to branch out on his own in 2016.
He gathered invaluable experience with Lloyd Williams in Melbourne and was Justin Warwick’s stable foreman in Bunbury.
His record since acquiring his racehorse trainer’s license has been relatively modest and he’s hoping Alaskalot is the game changer.
“One of the other reasons why he isn’t for sale is he’s the first horse I’ve bought at the sales,” Krispyn said.
“I bought him on type and he only cost me $16,000 which is looking good now.
“Along with the other owners we can’t wait to see how he progresses.”
Krispyn toyed with the idea of running Alaskalot in Saturday week’s G2 WA Guineas (1600m).
Up in class against Perth’s best three-year-olds loomed a possibility, but Krispyn had a change of heart.
“He probably wouldn’t have got a start as it’s based on prizemoney,” Krispyn said.
“I did think about it after the race yesterday (Wednesday), but in a way I’m glad it’s taken out of my hands.
“My original plan was to give him a spell and then get him ready for the WA Derby (2400m) next year.
“That was my original plan and the path he’s on now.”
