After a string of luckless runs that never quite reflected her true ability, BEREZKA finally got the clear air she’d been craving — and she made it count in emphatic fashion at the Gold Coast.
Ben Thompson took no chances, giving the mare a patient ride early before sliding her into a rhythm just off the speed. This time, there were no dead ends, no pockets, no momentum‑stoppers. When Thompson angled her into space at the top of the straight, Berezka didn’t hesitate, bursting through and putting the race to bed in a matter of seconds. The margin, 2.5 lengths — told the story of a mare who has been threatening to do exactly this.
