Cruiserweight KO’s rivals

Gifted Hello Youmzain three-year-old Cruiserweight landed a winning blow in his Australian debut to retain his unbeaten record.

He was successful at Swan Hill over 1200 metres in his first appearance for Ben, Will and JD Hayes following his sale to Lindsay Park and partners.

They purchased the gelding following his first-up victory as Opetaia from Allan Sharrock’s stable at New Plymouth in late December.

He settled wide in midfield at Swan Hill before angling into the clear at the top of the straight and finished resolutely under the urgings of Will Gordon.

Cruiserweight was bred by Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan with Dr Gene Tsoi and was a $40,000 buy for Matthew Corban’s Inspire Racing at Karaka where he was offered by Leanach Lodge.

He is a son of the Medaglia D’Oro mare Medal O’Rose, who had a Sword Of State filly last season, and her winning dam is the G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas runner-up Oasis Rose.

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