Genieinabottle weaves magic at Riccarton

Genieinabottle and jockey Krishna Mudhoo weaved some magic to win the Cup Week Hospitality on Sale Today Maiden (1600m) at Riccarton on Thursday afternoon.

The Andrew Carston-trained mare looked to be out of winning contention in tenth position behind a wall of horses as the fourteen horse-field turned for home.

However, Mudhoo was able to save ground along the rail, before pulling out to pass one runner and then returning to the rail to win by a head on the line, stopping the clock at 1:37.25, with the last 600m completed in 36.45.

The daughter of Satono Aladdin, has been a late bloomer with Thursday’s win coming at her thirtieth appearance, although she has placed on six occasions, the most recent of which was a third placing at the same course over the same distance two weeks ago.

“She went super,” Carston said. “I’m actually surprised that she took this long to win a race, but some do.

“Her run for third last week was pretty good but she had a sticky barrier today (8), so she needed a bit of luck and it was a good patient ride by Krishna and a very good win.

Bred by Rich Hill Thoroughbreds, Genieinabottle, is co-owned by Rich Hill Thoroughbreds along with Carston, the MSA Drinkers Syndicate Renner and the Rebel One Syndicate.

Carston had a good day at the office on his home track, with Sincere and Delmonico both picking up second placings.

“We had a good day, with the win, two seconds and a couple of good runs in behind as well,” he said.

Click here to watch a replay of Genieinabottle's win.