Persian Caviar Elevates Her Growing Record

A breakthrough at metropolitan level carried added significance at Sandown on Wednesday, where a well-related mare delivered on her promise and provided a rising apprentice with a moment to savour. The National Apprentices Series again proved a fitting stage for emerging talent, both equine and human. Persian Caviar, the most accomplished progeny to date of the legendary Black Caviar, produced a polished performance to claim Heat 10 under Western Australian rider Holly Nottle, reports racing.com. Settling into an ideal box-seat position, she travelled comfortably throughout before accelerating decisively when a gap presented early in the straight. Once clear, the result was never in doubt, with the mare quickly asserting her superiority to record her second win from just four starts. The victory followed a solid return at the same track and confirmed the progression connections had been hoping to see this preparation. For Nottle, it was a milestone success, marking the 117th win of her career and one that carried both personal and team significance as it secured maximum points for Western Australia. “I can’t really describe the feeling I’m feeling now,” she said. “I was definitely very nervous coming here, but I was more excited for the experience and everything I was going to learn here today.” Her assessment of the race reflected the ease with which the mare travelled before being asked for an effort. “She began really well and was travelling pretty much straight away. We found a really nice position,” Nottle said, adding that there was still more to come despite a brief moment of hesitation in the straight. “She probably dropped the bridle a little bit at the 200m, but she picked it back up and carried on. It’s probably one of my favourite wins now.” Co-trainer Katherine Coleman, training partner of Black Caviar’s trainer Peter Moody, was equally encouraged by the performance, noting the patience required to bring her to this point. “It’s really special to get that city win on the board with her,” she said. “We’ve been really pleased with her this preparation. She’s come back bigger and more mature, physically and mentally.” Elsewhere in the series, Tasmania’s Jackson Radley claimed Heat 9 aboard Foire De Trone, producing a strong late surge to overhaul stablemate Cardi Bee in a tightly contested finish, adding further intrigue to the interstate battle within the competition.