New Group Three Winner for Dehere

21st April 2007

Unbeaten three year-old Here de Angels (3g Dehere – Angelic Belle, by Kenmare) posted his first Black Type success at Morphettville on Saturday when he led for most of the way to win the Group Three SAJC DC McKay Stakes over 1100 metres.

A $90,000 purchase for Slade Bloodstock from the draft of Yarraman Park Stud at the 2005 Magic Millions Yearling Sale, Here de Angels has proven a problem child on more than one occasion for trainer Lee Freedman, but seems to have put all misbehaviour behind him judging by this slick performance.

The talented gelding looked ultra professional in notching his fifth win from as many starts to remain unbeaten, his prizemoney climbing to $132,000 for his large syndicate of owners.

His next assignment is likely to be another step up in grade when he tackles the Group One SAJC Goodwood Handicap over 1200 metres on May 6.

Here de Angels is one of 56 stakes-winners sired worldwide by consistent shuttler Dehere, who has enjoyed Group One success in both hemispheres.

The fourth foal of the Kenmare mare Angelic Belle, Here De Angels was bred by Lisa Randle and sold privately to the Mitchell family of Yarraman Park as a foal.

A minor winner of two races, Angelic Belle is from the family of Group One winner Dashing Eagle and Group winners La Caissiere, Brief Embrace and Ken’s Joy.