Azula (by Maurice), a full sister to the stable’s Vetoed, won the PHOENIX ($160,000), a Listed race held in Brisbane.

Trained by Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, a prestigious stable in Sydney.

In the 1500m race, she jumped well from outside gate, sat off the speed and took the lead early in the straight.

The second-placed horse challenged and once in front of him with 200 meters to go, but she came back again before the finish line and won.

Her determination to win was very impressive. She then went on to the G1 JJ Atkins and finished 12th, but her current record is two wins from four races.

The success of her full sisters gives us hope for the future potential of Vetoed and promises breeding value.