Lindop One Woman Band At Sandown

Saturday, 19 June 2010 02:36

Clare Lindop did everything but strap the Macdonald and Gluyas trained Spirited Eagle to victory in the $70,000 Jim Conway (1200m) two-year-old event at Sandown today.

With Macdonald on holiday in Broome and Gluyas looking after the Adelaide team Lindop was thoroughly enjoying being the sole stable representative.

"I ride so much better when I don't get instructions," joked Lindop after the win.

Spirited Eagle ($7.50,$10) was a touch slow out of the gates and failed to gather speed being run off her legs in the early stages.

Showing patience and skill Lindop looked for runs along the rail eventually finding daylight in the straight and came from last to overrun Al Jandar ($10,$16) in the shadows of the post to score by more than a length with Trudeau ($2,$2.10) weakening for third three and a half lengths away.

Despite being a conspicuous last in the early stages Lindop was always confident the son of Not A Single Doubt would be hard to beat at his Victorian debut.

"I had a look at the track earlier and thought the fence would run well, at least for the first couple of races," said Lindop.

"knowing the horse you just can't hurry him in that first furlong he has to find his feet and he did."

Lindop also suggested a return trip come Springtime could be on the cards for the gutsy two-year-old.

"I was really happy with him and hoping he comes up to Spring racing over here, I'd like to be on him," said Lindop.

Pictures: Colin Bull