Bernardini gelding toys with rivals

Bernardini gelding Toydini claimed his third victory at Group level with a win in the G3 Cameron Handicap over 1500m at Newcastle, Australia, September 18.

Jockey Blake Shinn quickly overcame Toydini’s wide barrier draw in the Cameron Handicap, positioning himself midfield with cover in the early stages. The four-year-old looked to have the race within his keeping turning for home as Shinn made his move up the centre of the track. Toydini hit the lead at the 100m mark and was given an easy time by Shinn over the concluding stages, going on to win by over a length.

Bred by Bob and Jan Bergstrom, Toydini is out of the dual Listed-winning, multiple G1 placed Johan Cruyff mare Johan’s Toy, a half-sister to G2 winner Extra Zero and G3 winner Operetta Lass.

Bernardini is the sire of 24 Stakes winners worldwide including six G1 winners, among them recent Woodward Stakes winner Alpha and To Honor And Serve.