Hi Manameisjeff continues Grimson and Hart winning run

Menangle Park specialist Hi Manameisjeff (Art Major) gave yet another copybook display with a powerful display to lead all the way in this year’s Ultra Air Italian Cup at Menangle on Saturday night.

Showing his customary early pace Hi Manameisjeff headed off Captain Bellarsario and driver Cameron Hart was able to run the pace to suit. His stablemate Dangerous who was drawn wider was eased back to the rear.

Dangerous was able to get a drag up to edge closer to the lead but Hi Manameisjeff was off again as he charged away on straightening to run a final quarter in 26.3 seconds and an overall rate of 1.50.3. At the finish he was over 11 metres in front of Dangerous who never gave up and Saint Crusader.

Hi Manameisjeff has a remarkable record at Menangle now having won 19 races at Sydney headquarters and obviously relishes the spacious course.

Despite being a nine year old, Hi Manameisjeff is racing in great heart and must be considered for next week’s Group 1 Len Smith Mile if trainer Jason Grimson elects to run him.

The night proved yet again highly successful for trainer Jason Grimson and driver Cameron Hart as they combined to take out the opening event the first heat of the Spring Gift with Ideal Moth (American Ideal) sprinting home to take first prize. A recent addition to the Grimson stable, Ideal Moth has now won two races at Menangle and has a bright future.

By Tony Milanese for Harnesslink