It was around this time last year that we
made mention on our news page of an unraced 2YO – from Statue of Liberty’s
‘return’ crop – that had been named Cocklebiddy.
And, as faithful reader Tony Fiume pointed
out, Cocklebiddy is a roadhouse community on the Nullabor Plains: “a necessary
petrol stop in 1962 … Southern Cross, Balladonia Station then Cocklebiddy on the way back. Oh
joy: 1100 miles of unmade road!”
Well,
Cocklebiddy has finally made an appearance, stepping out over 1210m at Sale on
Wednesday and, according to ANZ
Bloodstock News, performed admirably: “The Greg
Eurell-trained 3YO filly Cocklebiddy scored a good win on debut, beating older
rivals. She was eased from her wide barrier (13) and settled near last, wide
with cover. She improved to about eighth and still wide nearing the 600m point,
put in a good run to challenge at the 200m and then drew clear to win
comfortably by just over a length. She looks the makings of a good class filly”.
Cocklebiddy is out of the Agincourt mare,
Gypsy Battalia, and has been retained by her breeders, Max and Roz Graham and
Trevor Nuthall and other family members.
Good move guys!
After having a resounding 12 months with
his Eliza Park International conceived 2YOs in 2012-13, Statue of Liberty has
made a terrific start to the new season with his 3YOs including Olivier, Still
As, The Bronx, Washington Square, Hudson River, Lion of Belfort, Jersey Short
and now, Cocklebiddy.
Accordingly, Statue of Liberty is now equal
sixth on the Australian 3YO Sires’ chart by winners.
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