Stunning burst reveals a star

By Michael Howard (HRV)

A star emerged from the relentless drizzle that soaked Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday 15 April, where District Attorney displayed top tier talent with a withering sprint to capture victory and affirm there were many more to come.

Blake and Ted Caruana’s brilliantly bred four-year-old, a half-brother to million-dollar horse Cruz Bromac, understandably cost a pretty penny but is rewarding that investment and bringing plenty of delight.

That was certainly the case on Saturday night when in Mick Bellman’s hands, he ripped home from last to first to capture the Download The TAB App Pace and zero in on triple-figure stakes earnings.

“He really showed his colours tonight,” Bellman told TrotsVision. “He was phenomenal to come that far from behind on a wet track and finish off in 27 and a bit – he’s gone sensational.”

District Attorney was three deep in the three-wide train with 800 metres to go and Bellman showed patience before setting him alight off the home turn, briskly demolishing all in his path to score.

The widest runner on a rain-soaked track, he got home in a 27.2-second final quarter to win by 1.6 metres from La Captain.

“I think if he was on a dry track he would have gotten home in 25 the way he felt,” Bellman said.

It was also “a good thrill” for connections, with Ted Caruana not only co-trainer with son Blake but also the owner.

And according to Bellman they’re loving every minute of District Attorney’s emergence, with this win bringing up his ninth win from his 19th outing.