Lennytheshark, harness racing’s former Inter Dominion and Miracle Mile hero and now standing at Yirribee Pacing Stud, sired his first winner when the two-year-old Heathbern Bruce was successful on debut at Bendigo.
The gelding led throughout in a 1:58.1 rate for 1650 metres with the last 800 in a sharp 56.8 seconds.
Smooth Rye, a daughter of Tintin In America, came fromĀ near last to win in a career-best 1:52.2 at Menangle. It was her 13th win.
Former world champion Warrawee Needy left his 32nd winner from 54 Australian starters when the three-year-old Brooklyn Bandit scored at Dubbo.
Warrawee Needy was also represented by the Canadian winners Heresthatmanagain (1:53.8) and the three-year-old Popās Legacy.
The North America Cup winner Fear The Dragon sired three three-year-old winners in Ohio in Springbridge Dragn (1:55), The Mad King (1:55.6) and Drag On Storm (1:56.6).
The Yirribee Stud sires Lombo Pocket Watch and Renaissance Man also sired winners in Winamotza and Patrikiar respectively.