Shadai Stallion Station-based son of Sunday Silence had been pensioned since 2021

Stutti and T O Mary score on debut.

Arrowfield Stud believes Snitzel can become one of Australia’s top stallions and if the last month in Melbourne is anything to go by, it’s just a matter of time before that prediction comes to fruition.

Lightly-raced Pensamiento will be given a break following his strong victory in the $65,000 Brisbane Racing Club Trophy over 1400m on Sunday.

While an air of suspense hung over Kranji as the judges brought the photo finish of Race 2 under a magnifying glass on Friday, Japanese horse owner Masa Otani was the only one who could afford to be cocky – either way he wins.