Richard and Will Freedman’s gelding, Cold Brew, was the subject of significant noise from his large ownership group both during and after his latest triumph, continuing his impressive run of form.
Jockey Chad Schofield, who guided Cold Brew to victory, acknowledged the enthusiastic owners with a wave of his whip as he returned the horse to the winner’s enclosure.
“I could hear the crowd at the 400m,” Schofield said. “But that’s great for racing, they are cheering for their horse so good on them.
“He wasn’t hanging today and as soon as he swapped his lead (leg) he went straight. It was a very impressive win.”
Despite still exhibiting some quirks in his races, Cold Brew ($4.80) demonstrated undeniable talent, finishing strongly to win by half a length over The Creator ($10), with the favourite Seven’s ($4.60) securing third place.
Will Freedman was addressing the media post-race and had to momentarily halt his interview as his owners erupted in a loud “Cold Brew, Cold Brew” chant.
“This is what racing is all about,” Freedman said. “They have all got a small slice of Cold Brew and now he has won two in a row for them.
“To the horse’s credit, he keeps getting better and better, he just wins.
“I said to the owners before the race if he can win today, on the back of winning a (benchmark) 72 Midway and then coming to a 78, then you have a pretty good horse.”
Cold Brew, a progeny of the former champion Pierro, achieved three consecutive wins last winter but required a lengthy spell due to injury. Ownership changed during this period, and he has since returned with two victories from three starts this season.
“I think he might be up to low grade stakes level but there is a (benchmark) 88 before we get there,” Freedman said.
“He will keep getting better as he is very inexperienced but I think he will get 2000m in time.
“He has won five of his last six starts, not many horses can do that, so it is exciting for everyone involved.”
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