Star filly Military Rose emphasised her status as one of the star lots of the upcoming Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale with a classy all the way win in today’s Group Three Gold Coast Guineas (1200m).

Back racing at her home track for the first time since her win in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic last year, Military Rose replicated that performance with a strong on speed victory.

The daughter of General Nediym appreciated the improving slow track and under the urgings of leading local rider Daniel Griffin she still held a half length margin on the line over runner-up and fellow Gold Coast purchase Celtic Dancer.

Trainer Gillian Heinrich was all smiles after notching another feature race victory on her home track.

“I’m absolutely rapt,” Heinrich beamed. “She is back!”

“I was a little bit worried about four weeks ago when she started down there in Sydney.”

“But I think she is the sort of filly, that if you let her lead she is comfortable and she doesn’t fight and doesn’t choke down.”

“Everything works out better for her (when she leads) and obviously Dan rode her like that today and she’s back.”

Heinrich had Military Rose in Sydney for some of their carnival features but returned home frustrated after continual rain left Sydney’s tracks drenched.

“We stayed in Sydney ticking her over for about six weeks and it just rained and rained. We put her in everything and just kept scratching and scratching.”

“Eventually we brought her home for this race. This morning they said (the track was) a slow 6 and I just hoped it would pick up by this afternoon.”

Heinrich is unsure whether the filly will race again prior to go under the hammer at the National Broodmare Sale in June.

“This was really the race for her. She’s going to sales in June for a broodmare. There are those 1350s coming up, but if she can get the 1350, that’s another thing.”

“We’ll just have to see after today and have a think about what we’re going to do with her,” Heinrich summed up.

The filly has been an extraordinary money spinner for connections following her purchase by the Heinrich team for $155,000 at the 2009 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

With six wins and a placing from 11 starts her earnings currently sit at an imposing haul of $1,626,900.

Military Rose is catalogued as lot number 733 and she is one of eight quality lots consigned by Heinrich Bloodstock.

Also in the draft is Swiss Rose – third placegetter in today’s Silk Stocking at listed level. She is already a proven stakes winner.

Winner: Military Rose (General Nediym-Bella Maddelena)
Race: GCTC Gold Coast Guineas G3 (1200m)
Sold for: $155,000
Sale: 2009 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale
Vendor: Middlebrook Valley (As Agent)
Buyer: Heinrich Bloodstock
Earnings: $1,626,900
Owner(s): Heinrich Bloodstock Syndicate
Trainer: Gillian Heinrich (Gold Coast)

PICS – Dan Costello.