Third Time Lucky for One Dollar Buy

Trainer Billy Healey believes Dominarcher (Golden Archer-Domitilla, by Strategic) can win his maiden in just his third start at Lismore today, reported racingnsw.com.au. Initially sold by Raheen Stud at the 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $45,000 to First Light Racing, Dominarcher was purchased by Healey for one dollar. "He did a tendon as a yearling and a couple of vets agreed that he would never race," said Healey. "I know Tim (Wilson) from First Light Racing and asked if I could take him. The purchase price of one dollar was really just a bit of a joke. Dominarcher had been in the paddock for a couple of months already and I kept him in the paddock another 12 months before he started rehab work on the beach and on the treadmill. It took time, but I'm glad I took him on because he's a very good horse." The 4YO gelding ran second on debut back in August, then ran fourth at his second start on 16 January in the GCTC Magic Millions Maiden Plate over 1200m. He starts today in Race 5, the Joel Jensen Constructions Maiden Plate over 1310m. "His run in the Magic Millions Maiden was super," said Healey. "We didn't really want to lead and he was a bit wayward in the straight, but he fought on really well. Bossy was rapt in his run and thinks he'll make a very nice horse. Dominarcher was pretty close to the mark for that first-up run but has improved a bit since. The form around both of Dominarcher's runs looks very good and I'm sure he's going to run a big race at Lismore as long as we get a good track." Dominarcher is a half-brother to Listed winner Sylpheed (Real Saga).