Mark
Newnham has already tasted Group I success with Smart Missile thanks to Maid of
Heaven and this ‘smart’ winner by the same sire will be winning more races as
the season progresses.
Placed at his first two starts to promising horses Classique Legend and Green
Aeon, Gooree Stud homebred Full Recognition cast off maiden status with a soft
two and a half length win in the 1300 metre maiden at Newcastle on Thursday.
A short priced favourite, he did the job in style and will be well placed
coming back to town.
Full Recognition is a half-brother to Group I placed stakes-winner Whispered Secret
from Group II placed Encosta de Lago mare Zutara, whose stakes-winning dam
Matras is a half-sister to dual Group I winner Prized Icon.
Smart Missile was super popular at his new home at Twin Hills Stud last year
covering 222 mares.