Those ubiquitous blue and yellow stars once again hogged the podium finish of the $300,000 Group 1 Raffles Cup, but not quite in the order the majority of racegoers, including trainer Dan Meagher himself, had predicted.
Lim’s Saltoro broke through at his first weight-for-age attempt and did what few people thought impossible by holding off Singapore great Lim’s Kosciuszko.
“I have to admit it was something I thought could happen, but I still thought Saltoro couldn’t beat Kosi at level weights,” he said.
“But you can’t underestimate Saltoro. Every time we’ve done that, he just goes out and wins.
“He’s so tough; he just wants to win. He’s a wonderful horse.
“But both are great horses and superstars. I’m lucky to train both.
“I’m proud of the boys. I’m also very emotional because it’s the end of Singapore races soon.”
Meagher announced in late July that he will be setting up base in Pakenham following the end of racing in Singapore on October 5th. He has confirmed that both of his stable stars will make the trek down under with him.
