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Waterhouse won a Golden Slipper with a son of Medaglia D'Oro (USA) in Vancouver
and produced another smart two year-old winner at Gosford on Tuesday by the same
sire and he too has Group I aspirations.
A half-brother to Group I ATC Coolmore Classic winner Aloha, Vasiliev was third
on debut at Canterbury to promising Sebring colt Acatour and relished a step up
to 1600 metres at his second start to score an easy win.
Vasiliev stalked the leader and took over 400 metres from home showing a strong
burst of acceleration to power right away from the field and although eased
down to the line still won comfortably by more than a length.
The win over 1600 metres will stand him in good stead for coming engagements as
he is entered for the Group I BRC JJ Atkins Plate over a mile next month.
A $150,000 Magic Millions purchase from the Baramul Stud draft, Vasiliev runs for
a partnership that includes Mr Hallowell Stud in whose colours he runs.
He comes with a big pedigree as he is not only a half-brother to Aloha, but
also to the dam of Group II winner My Emotion from stakes-winning Danehill (USA)
mare Tennessee Midnight, a three-quarter sister to Group I BTC Cup winner
Malaguerra.