In a breathtaking performance at Menangle, Don Hugo cemented his status as among the elite of Australian harness racing by capturing the prestigious Miracle Mile.
Given a masterful drive by Luke McCarthy, the star five-year-old overcame a field of elite pacers, including the highly regarded Leap To Fame, to secure his second Group 1 triumph.
Don Hugo’s victory marks the latest chapter in an extraordinary seven-month run that has seen him step up on the harness racing scene.
The Art Major gelding announced himself on the big stage with a stunning win in the $2.1 million TAB Eureka before backing it up with an emphatic Inter Dominion title and now has added the Miracle Mile added to his resume.
Bred by Adam Cahill, Don Hugo is the first foal of the Bettors Delight mare Cincos Amigos, and his rise to stardom continues the remarkable legacy of his sire, Art Major.
The legendary stallion has produced countless champions, and Don Hugo is proving to be one of his finest progeny.