Burning Ambition is a maiden no more, delivering an eye‑catching victory at his first start since joining the team — and doing it with the kind of authority that suggests he’ll only improve from here.
From the back of the field, Shannen Llewellyn produced an absolute 10/10 ride. Rather than tracking wide and giving away ground, she made the decisive call to stay tucked in and hunt for the inside run. It proved a masterstroke.
When the gap finally appeared, Burning Ambition didn’t hesitate — edging clear to score by just under a length and putting a neat stamp on the performance.
It was professional, it was well‑timed, and it was the perfect way to kick off his campaign.
