UPDATE: In a stunning display of talent, Brenlyn’s Legacy has just claimed victory in the $27,000 Class 3 Handicap at Wagga, marking his third consecutive win this preparation. The race took place on Wednesday, and this impressive win comes despite a betting drift, showcasing the horse’s potential and the strategic insight of his trainer, Andrew Dale.
Brenlyn’s Legacy, who started as a favorite at $3.50, faced a significant challenge as he was still eligible for a Class 2 race. However, Dale’s audacious decision to enter the Class 3 event paid off handsomely. The horse had previously led from the front in wins at Wodonga and Albury, but this time, jockey Cory Parish executed a brilliant strategy by allowing Brenlyn’s Legacy to track the faster Baggage Handler, who took an early lead and set a demanding pace.
As the race unfolded, Baggage Handler held a commanding four-length lead at the top of the home straight. Parish bided his time and made a decisive move at the 200m mark, where Brenlyn’s Legacy unleashed a remarkable turn of foot to overtake the leader, eventually winning by 1.35 lengths. This victory not only solidified his status as a rising star but also defied the odds after Brenlyn’s Legacy opened at $2.45 before drifting to $3.60.
Parish, who has now ridden Brenlyn’s Legacy in all three of his wins, expressed his enthusiasm for the horse’s potential. “He’s a beautiful horse, isn’t he? I’ve ridden a lot of the Brenlyn’s horses bred by Brendan and Lyn Windsor,” Parish said. “It’s a shame that Brendan is no longer with us to watch this horse race. He took a sit instead of leading and got the tow into the race really nicely. You could see he was still a bit lost over the last 100m when he hit the front, so he still has got improvement to come and is very promising.”
Brenlyn’s Legacy is owned by a large syndicate that includes trainer Andrew Dale, breeder Lyn Windsor, and local figures like Kevin Mack, the mayor of Albury, and councillor Phil Bullivant. Mack shared the excitement of the victory in an interview, stating, “It was a fantastic win and that’s his third in a row, so we are rapt as owners. He is only a young horse on the up and we are really keen to test him; this is what it is all about.”
The victory marks a significant milestone for Brenlyn’s Legacy, who had a challenging start to his career, finishing second at Wodonga as a two-year-old before taking a break of 50 weeks. His impressive comeback has brought joy to his owners, who are eagerly anticipating his future races.
As the racing community buzzes with excitement over Brenlyn’s Legacy’s performance, all eyes will be on his next outing to see how far this promising horse can go.
