Fantastic Run By Il Paradiso Down Under And A Group 1 Update For AppleTree Stud 05/11/19

A fantastic result was achieved in the early hours of this morning by Il Paradiso in the Lexus Melbourne cup. Held up at the rear of the field in the early stages he made smooth headway from 2 furlongs out to challenge between horses going to the line. Unfortunately he got squeezed nearing the Finnish and it could be said he was a little unlucky not to go even closer. However, this is an amazing Group 1  update for AppleTree Stud after purchasing his half sister from Keeneland in September (Lemon Drop Kid x Famous Filly). She is a wonderful broodmare prospect but lets hope she is a race horse first. she is currently under the care of Jamie Magee Equine after arriving from the states last Friday and will be trained by the most exciting young trainer in Britain at present, Archie Watson for her racing career.