I Am Invincible 2YO colt Godfather got his racing career off to the perfect start this weekend at Eagle Farm, taking out the Listed Phelan Ready Stakes in great style. He led easily under jockey Ryan Maloney and had far too many guns for his rivals in the straight, kicking away to win geared down.
He was a $1,100,000 purchase for the JHB Colt Partnership at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale earlier this year from the Yarraman Park Stud draft, and is a full-brother to dual 2YO stakes winner I Am Immortal and out of Group 2 winner Meliora.
He has now earned his spot in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, which will be his aim this preparation, with another run likely between now and January.
A huge thanks to Peter and Paul Snowden, who have prepared him beautifully, and congratlations to his owners, Belinda Bateman, Fergus Doyle, Rob Love, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, Danny & Pauline Saab, Gary Diamond, Jean-Dominique & Fianna Huynh, Rob and Sylvie Crabtree, Yarraman Park Stud and the Rea family.