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Mortal Witness scores on fourth start at Wagga Wagga

The Lindsay Park-trained Mortal Witness (2 f ex Mortal Sin by All American) scored at the fourth time of asking when she landed the Prized Icon Maiden Handicap (1200m) at Wagga Wagga on Sunday and in the process became Vinery Stud-based sire Star Turn’s (Star Witness) seventh first-crop winner. 

The two-year-old filly surged clear to beat Bombulla Boy (Bull Point) by a length and a half, while Chance Reward (Shamus Award) was another length away in third. 

Purchased by Lion Rock Bloodstock for $35,000 at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale from the Bhima Thoroughbreds draft in 2020, The filly is the first winner out of the placed All American (Red Ransom) mare Mortal Sin, who was purchased by Werrett Bloodstock for $4,250 via the Inglis Digital August Sale in 2020.

Further back this is the same pedigree as Group 2 winners Chase The Rainbow (Dash For Cash), Ms Funovits (Reset), Lodore Magic (Kingdom Bay) and Sonic Quest (Quest For Fame). 

Having slipped to Star Turn’s barnmate Headwater (Exceed And Excel) in both 2019 and 2020, Mortal Sin was served by Riverbank Farm-based stallion Prince Of Caviar (Sebring) - who is a son of the unbeaten multiple Group 1 winner Black Caviar (Bel Esprit). 

Star Turn’s seven winners include stakes-placed pair Pegasi and Astrologer.