Apache Cat
2008 - 2009 Consecutive Doomben 10,000 Victories
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Limited Edition of 50 Worldwide
Framed Size: 500mm x 820mm
Unsigned Edition
2008 Jockey: Corey Brown
2009 Jockey: Damien Oliver
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Glamour sprinter Apache Cat etched his name into turf history on Saturday 23rd May 2009 when he won his second consecutive Doomben 10,000.
The baldy-faced chestnut equalled the deeds of Black Onyx (1969-70), Prince Trialia (1990-91) and Falvelon (2001-02) when he held off a late burst from Black Piranha to score by a head in the Doomben slush.
Apache Cat's win was his 18th in a 38-start career and took his prize money earnings soaring past $4.39 million.
Trainer Greg Eurell, who has now won eight Group Ones in his career, declared the victory the equal of the six-year-old's win last year in the 1,350-metre feature.
"Winning a Group One is never easy but this win was just as good as last year," Eurell said.
"Everyone seems to think because he'd won five Group Ones he can keep doing it.
"But I thought the competition this year was stronger than last year so it was a super win."