Butch Cassidy, a colt by Written Tycoon, impressed on debut in the Listed Furphy Trophy at Flemington. Despite being in an impossible position, he made up many lengths in the final 100m, marking himself as one to watch. He confirmed that potential todayat Mornington, settling in a more forward position and powering clear from his rivals to secure an impressive victory under a great ride from Jordan Childs.
The JHB Colt Partnership purchased Butch Cassidy at the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale from the Milburn Creek Stud draft. He is the first foal of Rose Ahead, a winning Dream Ahead mare and a half-sister to the talented sprinter Daytona Grey.
Congratulations are in order for the owners of Butch Cassidy: Belinda Bateman, Rob Love, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, Jean-Dominique & Rianna Huynh, Fergus Doyle, Gary Diamond, Danny & Pauline Saab, John & Frances Ingham, and Rob Chapman. A big thank you also goes to trainers Adrian Bott and Gai Waterhouse, who have done an excellent job preparing him for this success.