The Thousand Guineas returned to the Caulfield Cup program in style, with Ole Dancer prevailing in a gripping battle against Sydney star Apocalyptic.

Trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, the daughter of Ole Kirk produced a breakout performance in the $1.5 million Group 1 feature, her fifth career start.

“We knew we were in for a very light spring because we’d lost most of our big guns,” Moody said.
“We had great respect for the Sydney filly. She just rose to the occasion and out-toughed her.”

Ole Dancer ($5.50) and Apocalyptic ($1.90 fav) went stride-for-stride down the straight before Blake Shinn urged the Victorian filly to a short-neck victory.

Third was Edward Manifold Stakes winner Getta Good Feeling ($8), finishing three-quarters-of-a-length behind the runner-up.

“It was an exciting race, a thrilling race for me to even ride in,” Shinn said.
“Peter and Kat… you can just trust their horse’s fitness and when the pressure came on, she came to the fore.”

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