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An emotional moment for Amy Murphy

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Newmarket trainer Amy Murphy has read all about the Great British Bonus and planned a campaign for EMOTIONAL MOMENT accordingly.

"This scheme changes the picture altogether..." was her first reaction, explaining that her original plan was to campaign her filly in French maiden races because of the prizemoney. The win of a £20,000 GBB at Kempton on Sunday will have caused ripples that will reverberate around the world, for the lucky owner is Gerry Ryan from Melbourne, Australia. He is no stranger to racecourse success, having been the owner of Melbourne Cup winner Americain, amongst many other successful racehorses. He is an admirer of British bloodstock, but not of our prizemoney. However, Amy Murphy was confident that this Great British Bonus will heighten his interest. She is intent on winning multiple bonuses with EMOTIONAL MOMENT and is already fine-tuning this campaign accordingly.

 
Consigned by Newsells Park Stud at Tattersalls October 3 yearling sales, EMOTIONAL MOMENT was bred by the Barnett family, descending directly from third dam, Time Charter. Amy Murphy was intent on buying her from first sight and was amazed to buy her for only 15,000 Guineas. And that was when the pressure started. Amy had bought the filly 'on spec' and now needed to find an owner. Luckily someone was looking down on her from above. Just days after the auction, English-based trainer David Menuisier won a Group 2 race at Moonee Valley in Melbourne with her half-brother Chief Ironside. Almost immediately the telephone rang and Gerry Ryan became the owner. It is highly likely that this is just the beginning of a very happy story...