Shuffles makes all the right moves to Group 1 glory

He is still learning to race but Captaintreacherous gelding Captain Shuffles made all the right moves to claim Group 1 victory at Albion Park on Saturday night (Aug. 20).

The lightly-raced three-year-old won the $106,090 QBRED Triad Final giving trainer Ben Crosby his first Group 1 winner.

Driven by one of Queensland’s top reinsmen Shane Graham, Captain Shuffles worked forward from barrier three, leading throughout the 2138m feature.

With a last half covered in sectionals of 27.5 and 27.8 seconds, Captain Shuffles clocked a mile rate of 1:54.3.

“He’s a smart three-year-old,” said Graham who had his first drive behind the pacer.

“He was switching on and off and is still learning how to race.

“He goes very well.”

CAPTAIN SHUFFLES REPLAY

Captain Shuffles has had 11 starts for seven wins and has now won his last four starts in-a-row.

This includes a victory at Albion Park on August 5 where he rated a career best 1:51.6.

Captain Shuffles’ success gave sire Captaintreacherous a Group 1 double at the meeting with smart filly Jewel Melody winning the two-year-old fillies QBRED Triad Final.

For more on Jewel Melody’s win, click here.

For complete race results, click here.

by Amanda Rando, for Harnesslink