Blinkers option for Colosimo in Millions

Smart filly Colosimo could carry blinkers in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after her impressive win at Eagle Farm.

Colosimo ($2.70) made it two wins from two starts when she beat Go Daisy ($17) by 3/4 length with the same margin to Bold Kingston ($4.80) on Saturday.

The win took Colosimo’s earnings to $49,300 which will ensure she gets a start in the $2 million race on January 14.

Trainer Steve O’Dea said Colosimo was still learning and the addition of blinkers in a high speed race such as the Magic Millions might get her to concentrate.

“It is still five weeks to the Millions and she will probably have one more start in a lead-up race. i haven’t decided which one just yet,” O’Dea said.

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“But the blinkers will be something we will save for the Millions.”

Colosimo, who is by former top sprinter Foxwedge, cost the Aquis Farm syndicate $55,000 as a yearling.

O’Dea has trained a dozen winners since taking over as Aquis’ main trainer earlier this year.

“To have a genuine chance in the Millions is great for Aquis who have spent a lot of money on their stud and racing stock,’ O’Dea said.

Kerrin McEvoy, who was in the Brisbane for a State of Origin jockeys series race, gave Colosimo the run of the race behind the leaders.