Canford Cliffs smart son Cliff’s Edge is the new favourite for the Gr1 Australian Guineas after showing his class, versatility and ability with an emphatic win in the Gr3 Manfred Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.
Canford Cliffs in action
On a great stakes winning day for Highlands new stallion Canford Cliffs, Cliff’s Edge’s victory came hours ahead of the facile win by his daughter Fish River for Mike de Kock at Turffontein in the Gr3 Three Troikas Stakes.
“He’s just a real racehorse,” said an elated trainer Darren Weir of Cliff’s Edge, who was having his first start since the spring over 1200m.
Weir has the Sydney carnival in his sights with Cliff’s Edge, who he believes is best at 2000m. The Rosehill Guineas (2000m) is another race on the radar.
Cliff’s Edge won the Gr3 Caulfield Classic (2000m) last spring and was second in The Vase.
He has earned A$625 560 with his 5 wins and 3 seconds from 11 starts and has proven great value for his A$60 000 purchase by his trainer off the 2016 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale.
