Dixie Preacher lands big betting move

Dixie Preacher justified a betting plunge with a dominant victory at Doomben.

Tough gelding Dixie Preacher has landed a betting plunge to further cement the relationship between Melbourne owner/breeder Brian Toohey and Brisbane trainer Chris Anderson.

Dixie Preacher was backed from $11 to $4.20 before scoring a dominant win under Ryan Wiggins in the G H Mumm Handicap (2020m) at Doomben on Saturday.

Toohey is the head of Winton Bloodstock and has had considerable success in recent years.

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He sent two horses north to Anderson and the other, Star Silk, won at Doomben two weeks ago.

“These southern horses find their niche up here and can win a few races. Dixie Preacher has got out to the right distance and there are a couple more races for him in coming weeks,” Anderson said.

“Hopefully Brian can send a few more our way.”

The favourite Red Stina ($2.40) raced mid field and ran on solidly to finish 1-1/4 lengths second without ever looking the winner.