Skipjack a 2YO colt son of sire Rubick gave his rivals a galloping lesson when winning his maiden at Ballarat over 1100 metres. Jockey Linda Meech showed no fear in taking him to the front and letting him lead from start to finish.

He was challenged in the straight but continued to improve into his gallop and pulled away to win by 2 lengths , picking up the Vobis Gold extra prizemoney for his connections. He Looks a very smart colt in the making , he will have a spell now and be set for the Spring.

He was another astute purchase from Wylie Dalziel and Peter Moody at the 2023 Gold Coast Magic Millions yearling sales and is raced by a great group of owners.