Legsman Runs Them Ragged

The John O'Shea trained Legsman made light work of his rivals in the Listed Little Bottler Winter Cup (2400m) as he led all the way to record his first black-type win at Rosehill on Saturday.

In a gem of a ride from Jim Cassidy, Legsman (Pins x Snobbish) was six lengths clear of his rivals at the 1200 metre mark, and turned for home with a three length lead on the field. Fellow NZ bred Tullamore (Savabeel) put up a game effort to claim second, but Legsman was too tough and hit the line on tired legs to win the Listed event by one length.

It was the five-year-old's fifth career win, and the 41st individual stakes winner for his sire Pins, making it a stakes winning double for Waikato Stud stallions with Scarlett Lady taking the Oaks for Savabeel.

Legsman was purchased by John O'Shea Bloodstock from Waikato Stud for $105,000 at the 2007 Karaka Premier Sale. He has now won over A$250,000.

A full-sister to Legsman was purchased by New Zealand Bloodstock as agent for $7,500 at the 2011 National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale.