Gemologist has disposed of three rivals, winning on debut at Muswellbrook in the time honoured showcase Star Kingdom Handicap for 2yo colts & geldings.
The son of the former stakes-winning sprinter and now Kitchwin Hills stallion Graff had four trials in preparation for his first trip to the races, and it was the most recent; a placing at Newcastle on the Beaumont surface that was evidence that the gelding was ready to head to the races.
Settling rearward under leading rider Aaron Bullock, Gemologist raced clear late in the piece and recorded a tidy debut win over 1000 metres on a heavy 9 rated track.
Gemologist is the ninth foal to race from the Encosta de Lago mare Tangerine and pocketed $22,375 for his owners.
Congratulations to his breeders / owners Steve & Lorraine Middeldorp.