The Karl Burke-trained three-year-old won the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot and had been aimed at Haydock since her third in the July Cup won by Limato.
Sent out as the race favourite, Quiet Reflection handled the tough conditions that
prevailed to beat The Tin Man by 1-3/4 lengths. She will now head to Royal Ascot
for the Qipco British Champions Sprint on October 15.Jockey Dougie Costello was in awe of the performance as he spoke after the race: "I've never ridden anything like it and I probably never will again. For a filly to be press-button go it's impressive.
"She's the real deal. She makes everything look like it's going two gears slower than she's going.”
Showcasing has enjoyed a successful start to his New Zealand stud career, producing the winner of New Zealand's richest race, the 2015 Listed Karaka Million, in Hardline along with Group Two winner Showboy. - NZ Racing Desk
