Golden Eagle day a boost for Sydney’s west

A crowd of more than 20,000 has embraced the inaugural $7.5 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill.

Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys said the meeting had been a big success and a boost for Sydney’s west.

Local trainer Chris Waller won the 1500m-race for four-year-olds with Kolding ridden by Glen Boss.

“For its first ever running the Iron Jack Golden Eagle has been extraordinary,” V’landys said.

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“We couldn’t have asked for more and it’s only going to keep growing.”

Ten per cent of the $7.5 million prize money from the Golden Eagle is donated to charities chosen by each of the 16 runners.

On the back of Kolding’s win the National Jockeys Trust will receive a cheque for $410,000 from the gelding’s win.

Dementia Australia, chosen by Sunlight’s owners, receive $150,000 while third placed Mizzy was racing for Ronald McDonald House who will pick up $75,000.

Outstanding sprinter Pierata proved a class above his opposition in the inaugural $1 million Redzel Stakes (1300m) following his fifth placing in the TAB Everest.