Vee For Victory In Soliloquy

Saturday's Listed Goldstar Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) at the Auckland Racing Club saw a hot new contender emerge for the prestigious title of 2003-04 New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year.

Sarah Vee (End Sweep x Captivating) took charge early in the straight and crossed the line with 2 lengths to spare ahead of second placed Bridie Belle (Al Akbar x Golinda) with Her Hidden Talent (Groom Dancer x Royal Recluse) a further � length back in third.

Trained by Mike Moroney and Andrew Scott, Sarah Vee now has 4 points in the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series which puts her in second place on the points table behind Taatletail (Faltaat x Defensive Lady), who has 12 points.

Owned by Mr Ross Vernall, Sarah Vee is now said to be aimed at the next race in the Series the Group 1 New Zealand Bloodstock 1000 Guineas on 8 November at the Canterbury Jockey Club, where she will most likely go head to head with Taatletail.

After the running of the Listed Goldstar Soliloquy Stakes the point's table for the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series currently stands as follows:

Taatletail 12
Sarah Vee 4
Danette 3
Rapid Kay 3
Bridie Belle 2
Clifton 1.5
Pay My Bail 1.5
Her Hidden Talent 1

The 2003-2004 New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series can be followed by viewing www.nzb.co.nz where the points table for the Series is updated after each race.