The
Listed Gold Sovereign Stakes at Launceston on Wednesday was won by rank
outsider Tiesto, a bargain $11,000 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale
purchase.
Trained by the father and daughter partnership of Ken and Tanya Hanson, Tiesto
scored a half length win having been fourth, third and then second at his
previous three starts.
"It's been a while since we've won a big race, but we thought he would run
well, he's improved on every run and look I'm just speechless," Tanya Hanson
said.
"He was just so laid back early doors so we knew he would make a good
two-year-old as he had the right temperament.
"He's just gradually progressed every start and he went up another gear today."
Tiesto is by Tough Speed (USA) from French Lace, an unraced half-sister to
stakes-winner Superfly from stakes-winner Allez France.
Armidale Stud sold his full brother at the 2018 Magic Millions Tasmanian
Yearling Sale for $26,000.
He is the fifth stakes-winner for Tough Speed (USA), who stands at Armidale
Stud.
Other Launceston features on Wednesday were the Listed Mowbray Stakes won by
Hellova Street (7g Helike (USA) x Butter Street) and the Group III Launceston Cup
won by Bondeiger (6h War Pass (USA) x Debutante Robe).