Easter Group Quinella for Inglis at Kembla

Group 1-performed Tiger Of Malay (see above item) had to lump 61kg against a quality bunch of 3YOs in the Up And Coming Stakes at Kembla Grange but proved too strong despite James McDonald having to scrape paint aboard the colt. In an Inglis Easter quinella, Tiger Of Malay defeated Coastwatch (Fastnet Rock) in a thrilling finish, with the colt Construct (I Am Invincible) also closing strongly. Trained by Richard and Michael Freedman, Tiger of Malay, whose earnings are closing on $1 million, was a $255,000 Easter buy for China Horse Club and Newgate Farm. Bred by Bridie O'Bree from Western Australia, the son of Gr1-winning 2YO and 3YO Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) will now be targeted at the stallion-making Group 1 races, the Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas. Henry Field, of Newgate Farm which stands Extreme Choice and part-owns Tiger of Malay, said: "I know Michael [Freedman] was particularly pleased with the win, given he'd only had one soft trial eight days ago and carried 61kg today so it was a huge effort. The others all had a massive weight advantage but still couldn't beat him. I think as a 3YO, seven furlongs is his sweet spot but I'm really confident he'll run a mile as well."