CONNECTIONS are glad they didn’t retire Maximum Output recently.
The rejuvenated seven-year-old has now won three of his past four, culminating in a metro win at the Gold Coast yesterday (Saturday, September 20).
Ridden by apprentice Jace McMurray, Maximum Output ($15) won a Benchmark 85 (1000m) by a half-length.
“He has now won three of his last four starts, including the Bundaberg Lightning, a track record at Ipswich and now a metropolitan Saturday race,” said trainer Stuart Kendrick.
“He has been a great little horse for the stable and connections,” he said.
“He is always very consistent and deserved another Saturday win.
“It was a very good ride from a wide gate by Jace McMurray to get in just behind the speed and then the horse was strong to the line.
“We were talking about retiring him a few runs ago, so it was a great decision to keep him going and give the owners a lot more fun.”