Caballus (AUS)
3 c I Am Invincible – Calming Influence by Commands
O: Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Rockingham Thoroughbreds & R Mcclure
B: Mr TR Ryan
T: Chris Waller
S: 2022 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling V: Bhima Thoroughbreds P: Tom Magnier, $1 million
W: ATC Thank You Trainers Handicap, 1100m, July 29, Randwick
Chris Waller looks to have another promising colt on his hands in the shape of Caballus (I Am Invincible), who broke his maiden on the second attempt when he landed a race over 1100 metres at Randwick last Saturday.
The then two-year-old came into the race off the back of a luckless eighth place finish over 1250 metres at Canterbury and he showed he had taken improvement from his first appearance to win, albeit narrowly, but with seemingly plenty in hand.
Settled nicely under James McDonald back in fifth place, the colt tracked a fast pace before improving on turning for home. After looming up at the 200–metre mark, Caballus showed his class in the closing stages to claim victory from a talented runner-up Estriella (I Am Invincible).
“We just wanted to get his first win out of the way then join up where we can,” said Waller after the race.
“He ran very well on debut, he just had no luck. I think the positive outcome of that is he had a good experience, and today he knew what he was here for.”
Raced by Coolmore and partners, Caballus was a $1 million purchase for Tom Magnier from the Bhima Thoroughbreds draft at last year’s Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.
He is the fourth four foal to race out of the Group 3-placed mare Calming Influence (Commands) making him a brother to winner Covalent and a half-brother to winners Call Me Legend (More Than Ready) and Kamea (Sebring). Calming Influence herself is out of the stakes winner Calming (Zeditave).