Wilde’s unorthodox plan works like a Charm
Four-year-old mare Precious Charm (inside) narrowly got the better of Fancify in the TCL Trophy (1700m) at Flemington on Oaks Day Photo: Bruno Cannatelli
Four-year-old mare Precious Charm (Per Incanto) led throughout to score a game victory in the A$150,000 TCL Trophy (1700m) at Flemington on Oaks Day to vindicate what looked an unorthodox preparation by trainer Symon Wilde.
The daughter of Per Incanto jumped from an inside draw and was well-rated by jockey Jordan Childs.
Headed mid-stretch by runner-up Fancify (NZ) (Niagara), Precious Charm was able to fight back over the concluding stages to gain a nose margin on the line.
The Warrnambool-prepared mare has now won three of her four career starts having won on debut in March before disappointing at Ballarat when resuming over 1200m two-starts back.