An astute front-running ride and Hiyaam's stamina combined for the filly to join the leading Australian Oaks contenders after a dominant victory in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill.
Co-trainer Andrew Forsman has been encouraged by Vin De Dance’s Rosehill Guineas performance despite the New Zealand Derby winner being relegated from second to fourth on protest.
New Zealand Derby form has been to the fore in recent editions of the Group One Rosehill Guineas so Sydney's premier trainer is happy to have a new stable recruit who fits that bill among his chances this year.
The latest chapter in the uncompleted Winx (by Street Cry) story was staged in Sydney on Saturday when the remarkable racemare took her place in the $600,000, Group 1, TAB Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m).