Digital One proves her mettle in thrilling Sprint

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Digital One has emerged from a interval of health-related challenges to unleash a fierce and formidable presence on the observe. With every stride, the four-year-old American-bred bay filly appears to develop stronger, quicker, and extra resilient, leaving followers and foes alike to surprise simply how excessive she will be able to soar.

Bred in the US by Uncle Lino out of the Grand Reward mar Authorized Redemption, Digital One, skilled by Gary Subratie and ridden by Raddesh Roman, defied expectations to assert victory within the $1.4-million Gregory Park Dash, an Open Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upward over 5 furlongs (1,000m) spherical on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Digital One obtained off to good begin on the off and rapidly surged to the entrance of the pack approaching the half-mile (800m) marker. Regardless of going through stiff competitors from seasoned sprinters Pack Performs (Shane Richardson) and Wall Road Dealer (Tyrese Anderson), Digital One maintained her blistering tempo all through the race, crossing the end line in a powerful 1:00.1 seconds. The margin of victory was a convincing ¾ of a size over Wall Road Dealer, with the closely favoured
Pack Performs ending third, 1 ½ lengths behind.

“At first, Digital One got here out of Saturday’s race in glorious situation. She is undoubtedly a extremely proficient filly with nonetheless room for enchancment and flexibility over totally different distances,” Subratie said in a post-race interview.

“Whereas she has confronted well being points up to now, we’ve managed to deal with most of them, permitting her to carry out at her greatest now. If Digital One stays wholesome, we consider she has the potential for vital achievements, and obtain rather more, and we’re devoted to making sure her continued well-being,” the second-generation coach added.