In a thrilling display of equine excellence, Getta Good Feeling, a So You Think filly, emerged victorious in the $1million Inglis Sprint at Flemington, leaving a field of 15 competitors in her wake. But here's where it gets interesting: this wasn't just any race, and Getta Good Feeling isn't your average horse.
The 1200-meter sprint, held on Saturday, showcased the talents of Inglis graduates, and Getta Good Feeling proved her worth. Trained by Danny O'Brien, she demonstrated her prowess last spring by winning the Group II VRC Edward Manifold Stakes and Group II VRC Wakeful Stakes, with a notable placing in the G1 Thousand Guineas.
And this is the part most people miss—Getta Good Feeling was favored to win the Group I VRC Oaks, but her natural speed couldn't carry her through the marathon-like race, resulting in a sixth-place finish. However, she returned with a vengeance in the Inglis Sprint, showcasing her remarkable turn of foot over 1200 meters.
"She's always had the potential," said stable representative Matt Harrington. "The Oaks didn't play to her strengths, but she's back with a bang." Harrington's confidence in the filly is evident, especially considering her impressive record.
Getta Good Feeling's journey began at the Inglis Easter Sale, where she was purchased for $525,000 by Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock. She was then sold at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale for $400,000, showcasing her value even as a young horse. Her current owner, Jonathan Munz’s Pinecliff Racing, has seen her blossom into a top-class competitor.
With three wins and four placings from eight starts, Getta Good Feeling has already earned over $1million in prize money. Her pedigree is equally impressive; she's a three-quarter sister to Group III winner Elliptical and hails from a winning Testa Rossa mare, Marquise da Rossa, who is from the family of Golden Slipper winner Marauding.
But the story doesn't end there. Marquise da Rossa was bought by Yulong for a substantial amount at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, and her offspring are already making waves. Getta Good Feeling's half-sister, a yearling filly by Alabama Express, sold for $360,000 at Magic Millions, indicating the family's ongoing success.
As Getta Good Feeling continues to dominate the tracks, one can't help but wonder: is she the next big thing in horse racing? Only time will tell, but her performance in the Inglis Sprint certainly suggests she's a force to be reckoned with.
Controversy Alert: Some might argue that her Oaks performance was a fluke, but her comeback in the Sprint proves her resilience. What's your take? Is Getta Good Feeling a true champion, or is her success a one-hit wonder?
