Brave Star Roars Back to Form with a Dominant Front-Running Victory

Leads from Start to Finish in a Display of Pure Class

What a super win by Brave Star!

Isn’t it amazing what a little give in the ground and a better barrier can do?

Returning to his beloved heavy conditions at Mount Gambier, Brave Star reminded everyone of just how potent he can be when the cards fall his way.

From the moment the gates opened, Brave Star was switched on.

Caitlyn Jones gave him a perfect ride, allowing him to stride to the lead comfortably and set a steady tempo.

Once he found his rhythm in front, the race was as good as over.

Turning for home, Caitlyn had a lapful of horse, and when she asked him to go at the 200m, Brave Star surged clear with real authority.

He kicked away strongly under 62kg to win by a commanding three lengths – a performance that never looked in doubt.

It was a return to the form we saw last winter when Brave Star strung together multiple wins on rain-affected going.

This campaign has been plagued by firm tracks and wide barriers, but back on a genuinely heavy surface with a kinder draw, he showed exactly what he’s capable of.

His record on heavy tracks now stands at seven starts for five wins – a true specialist when the rain comes.

Post-race, stable representative Mattie Sanders echoed what many of us were thinking: the horse had simply been waiting for the right conditions.

“He’s been stiff this prep – bad barriers, firm tracks. But today, he got the wet ground he loves and showed what he can really do,” Mattie said.

Caitlyn Jones, who gets along with Brave Star beautifully, added,

“He just travelled so kindly. I felt like I was a passenger most of the way. When I asked him to extend, he gave me everything. There was still a lot left in the tank.”

Credit must also go to the team at home who had Brave Star looking immaculate in the yard.

Despite the colder conditions, he paraded with a glowing coat and was clearly thriving.

This victory was the product of patience, placement, and teamwork—and of course, a horse with plenty of natural ability.

With winter now in full swing, we’ll look to keep Brave Star in similar conditions and target the right races while the wet tracks hold.

There’s every reason to believe he can string together more wins this prep if things continue to fall into place.

Congratulations to all Brave Star owners on a terrific result. He’s back in business—and back doing what he does best.

You can watch Brave Star’s Win at Mount Gambier here.