Raging Force an impressive winner
An injury suffered in the opening 2YO race of the season prevented the Peter Snowden-trained gelding from playing a significant role in his juvenile year, but he is clearly on his way to making up for lost time.
He ran sixth behind King Kirk at his debut run in the Group 3 Breeders' Plate (1,000m) at Randwick on Oct 5, 2024, but opened his account in the Red Crown 2YO Handicap (900m) at Muswellbrook on June 1.
Raging Force is a son of Cosmic Force, who was also trained by Snowden and won the 2019 Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1,200m). While Raging Force has a long way to go to emulate his sire, Snowden regards him as a progressive horse capable of measuring up to better grade.
"He was like his dad there the last 100 metres," he said.
"I will probably run him in a Saturday race and then give him a freshen-up because the carnival comes around quickly.
"He is a talented horse who has got good upside."
Raging Force ($9) was able to find the front for Tommy Berry and lengthened stride impressively in the straight to surge clear and score from Bryant (Joshua Parr), with Just Legendary (Tim Clark) another 4½ lengths away in third.
Berry said Raging Force relaxed well enough in the lead and could extend to longer sprints, but also said his speed was one of his assets.
"He is a Cosmic Force, so he is bred to be fast," he said.
"Cosmic Force is doing a great job at stud. He is producing really precocious, fast types and this is another one, so full credit to Newgate and the team." SKY RACING WORLD
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