Ultra
Racing have been making news of late with their rising star colt Addictive
Nature, but it was a homebred that had Sean Buckley's black and emerald green chevrons
in the winner's circle at Pakenham on Tuesday.
Nicconi colt Experimentation raced greenly when beaten a short half head on
debut last month, but the Robert Smerdon trained three year-old made no
mistakes this time when leading throughout to win as he pleased.
Sent out a hot favourite, Experimentation cruised home to win the 1200 metre
maiden by four and a quarter lengths.
Bred by Buckley's Golden Grove Stud, Experimental is a half-brother to
stakes-placed Typhoon Witness and is the third winner from Lady Larissa, a
half-sister to Group I winner and sire Casino Prince as well as stakes-winners
Tagus, Lord of the Land and Metallurgical.
Experimentation is the 20th Australian winner this season for
Nicconi, who stands at $16,500 at Widden stud this spring.