Two mares from the north of the state, one retired close to 10 years ago and the other will be at the forefront of people’s minds after her recent Hobart Cup victory.
With Decorum
With Decorum on her way to winning the 2010 Devonport Cup
- Bay Mare
- 45 starts
- 11 wins
- 20 minor placings
- $299,406 prizemoney
- First start: January 2007
- Trainer: John Blacker
The mare from the John Blacker stable was incredibly consistent, placing in 31 of her 45 career starts and being effective on both firm and rain affected ground. She was sent interstate several times where she performed in typically honest fashion with some of her best Victorian performances coming towards the end of her career when she won a Caulfield handicap and ran fifth in the Group 2 Stocks Stakes the following start. The pinnacle of her Tasmanian racing was the 2010 Devonport Cup alongside multiple Listed placings and she has since gone on to a breeding career.
Toorak Affair
Toorak Affair (Anthony Darmanin) wins the Hobart Cup.
- Bay Mare
- 36 starts
- 12 wins
- 8 minor placings
- $357,725 prizemoney
- First start: December 2015
- Trainer: Troy Blacker to Michael Trinder
She has almost had two careers despite still only being a 6YO, the first being as a sprinter/miler in the care of Troy Blacker where she won five races and the latest after transferring to Michael Trinder. Her first start for Trinder was a win over 1420m back in 2018 followed by a fourth in the Conquering where a spell followed that performance. Her latest campaign was where she really went to a new level showing great ability as a stayer, winning six races including the 2020 Hobart Cup over 2400m.
Vote now for your favourite – With Decorum or Toorak Affair
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