Autumn progression has been key for Elphinstone as the daughter of Street Boss notched a career highlight in the VOBIS Platinum Guineas at Caulfield.
Tony Mcevoy is known for his eye for horseflesh and his purchase of this filly for $200,000 at the 2022 Magic Millions Yearling Sale has paid dividends with this victory over 1600-metres taking her prizemoney earned beyond $550,000.
Elphinstone ($3.40 favourite) was pushed to the line by jockey Luke Currie and held off the closing challenge of $4.20 second favourite Modown.
"Getting results like these is just what it is all about," McEvoy said.
"She's a progressive filly with so much more to come and what a great result today in this race.
"She can be really difficult and today she was better. I think, today, she's a bit older again (whereas) before she wasn't quite handling the pressure."
Elphinstone came to Caulfield following a second placing in the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m).
"That was third-up today and I think she's got more to come (this preparation)," he added.
"We'll let her do the talking but we're enjoying her run at the moment."
Elphinstone provided Currie with a third winner in the six races run so far on card.
"Even though she looked awkward, she gave herself a chance in the run to be strong late," Currie said.
FP | Silk | Horse, Age & Sex Sire & Dam |
Jockey Trainer |
SP
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1st |
6. ELPHINSTONE (AUS) 3yo F STREET BOSS (USA) - INFLECTION (AUS) |
LUKE CURRIE T & C MCEVOY |
$3.4
56kg |
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M Hinkley, Ms J Hinkley, S Disch, Ms M Disch, P M Cook, M Roach, J Muir, S G Hodskiss, A W Brownless, D R Ciavola, H A Woodman, A M Beltrame, K C C Racing (Mgr: A M Clift), J S Bloodstock (Mgr: J Steinhart), L Speers & Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon) | |||||||||||
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2nd |
2. MODOWN (AUS) 3yo G TORONADO (IRE) - MISS MO (AUS) |
JACK HILL CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD |
$4.2
58kg |
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Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C McKenna), Mrs J McKenna, J Hay, B M Ziegler, T Nepean, A M Hansen, A W Shore, J D Quinn, P R Gough, H Lu & Don't Blame Burnsy (Mgr: S Walter) | |||||||||||
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3rd |
4. GIFTED GAMER (AUS) 3yo G STARCRAFT (NZ) - DESERT HEIRESS (AUS) |
LUKE NOLEN PATRICK PAYNE |
$9.5
58kg |
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M J Hirst, A P Hodges, P L Jenkins, B Flack & Mrs A Flack | |||||||||||
4th |
7. SOCKS NATION (AUS) 3yo F SIOUX NATION (USA) - TAHNEE TIARA (AUS) |
BEN ALLEN CIARON MAHER |
$3.7
56kg |
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5th |
1. EUGENIUS (AUS) 3yo G MAGNUS (AUS) - KAMUNIAK (NZ) |
ZAC SPAIN SHANE NICHOLS |
$17
58kg |
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6th |
3. GAWNSKI (AUS) 3yo G IMPENDING (AUS) - FASCINATING (AUS) |
JASON MASKIELL JASON WARREN |
$10
58kg |
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7th |
5. WILLABILLOO (AUS) 3yo G TORONADO (IRE) - CHILEAN MISS (AUS) |
ETHAN BROWN MICHAEL KENT |
$41
58kg |
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8th |
10. WILLINGLY (AUS) 3yo F TORONADO (IRE) - EAGER TO PLEASE (AUS) |
LINDA MEECH MATT LAURIE |
$51
56kg |
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9th |
8. HEY BELLA (AUS) 3yo F TOSEN STARDOM (JPN) - EAGLES DESTINY (AUS) |
JAMIE MOTT LUKE OLIVER |
$41
56kg |
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10th |
11. STORMSTOUT (AUS) 3yo F TORONADO (IRE) - PANDA'S TURN (AUS) |
THOMAS STOCKDALE MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR |
$41
56kg |
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11th |
9. ROCZEN (AUS) 3yo F SHAMUS AWARD (AUS) - COSMIC ROCK (AUS) |
DECLAN BATES EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE |
$41
56kg |
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12th |
12. EASY MONEY (AUS) 3yo F OVERSHARE (AUS) - OUR MIKAYLA'S STAR (AUS) |
NEIL FARLEY CHARLES CASSAR |
$201
56kg |
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