Winner: Woorim (Show a Heart-Wabble)
Race: SCTC Glasshouse Handicap Cup LR (2400m)
Passed for $65,000
Sale: 2007 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale
Vendor: Glenlogan Park (As Agent)
Reserve: $75,000
Owner(s): Showtime Breeding Pty Ltd Synd (Mgr: R Cutts)
Earnings: $311,200
Trainer: Robert Heathcote (Eagle Farm)
Woorim will head to Grafton for the Ramornie Handicap after a brilliant win in the $176,000 listed Glasshouse Handicap (1400m) at the Sunshine Coast this afternoon.
Ridden from the back of the field in the feature sprint, Woorim flew home between runners in the straight to get up and beat last start Eye Liner Stakes winner Adnocon by a length.
Another three parts of a length back was New Zealand based Group One winner King Mufhasa.
The win, the third in a row for the four-year-old, was welcomed by leading Eagle Farm trainer Robert Heathcote who has worked hard on the gelding who’s had hoof troubles for quite some time.
“He’s got very flat feet and they bruise very easily,” Heathcote told AAP.
“So we’re constantly working on his feet. We soak his feet in Epsom salts morning, midday and afternoon.”
“We pack his feet with special clays and poultices to take the bruising out of his soles and we’re seeing the results.”
Woorim was locked in between runners for a period that seemed an eternity to Heathcote.
“I was just saying to myself, ‘Get out Stathi, get out’,” Heathcote said.
“He’s a great rider and that’s why you put these blokes on because they never panic at crucial stages.”
Katsidis said Woorim’s reluctance to take tight runs, saw him switch to the inside of runners in the straight.
“There was always a run there. But he’s a big chicken and when I saw the run come on the inside I thought I’d switch back and take the safer option,” Katsidis said.
“But he still had to pick up and go after being held up – the horse is just absolutely flying.”
With six wins now and earnings of over $315,000, Woorim is a great conveyance for his connections.
The prizemoney haul is impressive considering he could have been yours at the 2007 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale for just $75,000.
By leading Glenlogan Park stallion Show a Heart, Woorim is one of three winners, from three to race, for the Canadian Silver mare Wabble.
As well as Woorim, Wabble is the dam of My Limit, another son of Show a Heart, who’s a six times winner and Group Three placegetter.
PICS – Dan Costello.
