Exclusive Horse Racing News: Steve Smith’s Thrilling Journey Continues with Promising Filly Shehasattitude
Almost two decades after winning a racehorse in a raffle, Steve Smith continues to make his mark in the thoroughbred industry. His latest promising galloper, Shehasattitude, is set to bid for her third successive win in the prestigious James Squire Handicap (1300m) at Randwick this Saturday.
Smith’s fairytale story began in the mid-2000s when his ticket was drawn in a Star City Casino promotion, winning him a young colt. Handpicked by top jockey Jim Cassidy and trained by Anthony Cummings, the horse, named Casino Prince, took Smith on the ride of a lifetime. Capturing the 2008 Chipping Norton Stakes and placing another five times at Group 1 level, Casino Prince retired to become a successful stallion at Vinery Stud.
Now, Smith, a former ambulance services co-ordinator, remains actively involved in the industry as the manager of Langdale Park, a breeding and agistment farm in the Upper Hunter. His ownership passion continues, as he is a shareholder in the promising filly Shehasattitude.
“Steve Smith and his family raced Casino Prince, and they have been supporting us since then,” Cummings said. “His son is quite keen on the whole breeding process, so they put something together and they’ve got a bit of a following because they have been quite successful.”
From the last crop of the late sire Spill The Beans, Shehasattitude has won half of her six appearances, including back-to-back victories at Newcastle and Canterbury to start her campaign. Her most recent win has proven to be a handy form reference, as the horse she defeated, Know Thyself, posted an emphatic Highway Handicap win at Rosehill last weekend.
“That form looks better this week than last week,” Cummings quipped. “She has beaten a horse that is obviously a talent and close to being in the right form, so that speaks well of her, and she hasn’t taken a backwards step since.”
While Shehasattitude will be facing her first test in Saturday class, Cummings is quietly confident she can rise to the occasion. The trainer has been happy to stick with apprentice Madeline Owen, whose three-kilo claim will reduce the filly’s impost to 53kg.
Fans of the sport will undoubtedly be watching with keen interest as Steve Smith and his team continue their thrilling journey in the thoroughbred industry.
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