The new year has begun in the best possible way, as Jenni the Fox delivered a memorable stakes victory in the Black Pearl Stakes at Geelong. Stamping her class and booking her place on a bigger stage.

Lining up as the stable’s first runner of the new year, Jenni the Fox produced a dominant performance to score by two lengths, securing the first stakes win for the team in the process.

Ridden with confidence and composure by Tom Stockdale, the mare was the beneficiary of a brave, well-judged ride. Stockdale had her perfectly positioned throughout, allowing her to settle before unleashing a powerful finish that saw her draw clear late and put the result beyond doubt.

The victory was a significant moment for owner Tony Ottobre, with Jenni the Fox further enhancing her status as a valuable mare by adding black type to her résumé.

Importantly, the Geelong triumph has now booked Jenni the Fox a ticket to the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast, opening the door to even greater opportunities in the weeks ahead.

A stakes win is always special. To achieve it with the first runner of the year sets an exciting tone for the season ahead. Jenni the Fox’s Black Pearl success suggests there may be more to come.