Joy A Plenty produced a strong and polished performance at the Gold Coast to claim victory in the Benchmark 65 for Fillies and Mares, rewarding connections with her third career win.
The daughter of Heroic Valour clearly appreciated being back on a firmer surface after finding less luck in recent starts, and it showed in the way she travelled throughout the race. Positioned midfield with cover, she was kept in a striking spot by her rider before making her move approaching the home turn.
Once balanced in the straight, Joy A Plenty was given clear running out wide and quickly lengthened, finishing too strongly for her rivals to score by a decisive one and a quarter lengths. The win takes the consistent 4YO mare’s record to three victories from just eleven outings and boosts her prizemoney earnings past the $100,000 mark. With her ability to handle a firm track and her turn of foot when produced at the right time, Joy A Plenty looks to have more wins in store as she continues to develop.