This year has, so far, seen the retirement of several stable stalwarts in Beer Garden, British General, Tuscan Fire and the early retirement of rising star, Bahamas.
So it was perfect timing that one of our up and coming stayers, Valhalla Princess broke through for her maiden yesterday at Geelong.
The half-sister to our very loved Beer Garden, she shows many similar traits and with a few of the same owners it's very special for us to get a winner for connections.
She's taken some time, this being her tenth start, but we're confident there'll be many more days when we greet her at the winner's stall!