Vanbrugh wins Group One Spring Champion

Vanbrugh wins Group One Spring Champion

Glyn Schofield has earned high praise from Sydney’s leading stable after riding Vanbrugh to win the Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick.

A drifting favourite to give the Chris Waller and Glyn Schofield combination their third Group One win for the season, Vanbrugh lost his forward position in the middle stages before producing a late run.

At the finish, Vanbrugh held a comfortable margin over I’m Belucci which gained a photo decision to take second from Man Of Choice.

“He (Schofield) has a knack of being very patient … and that’s what experience buys you,” Waller stable racing manager Liam Prior said.

Vanbrugh had been an odds-on favourite for the Spring Champion after his Gloaming Stakes win but the colt was easy in on-course betting before starting the $2.50 popular pick.

The win represents the stable’s fifth at Group One level this season with Vanbrugh a $100,000 purchase at the Inglis Easter Sale.’- AAP TURF