Video caption: Hitotsu winning the 2022 Australian Guineas (1600m)
After winning a 1350m Donald maiden at his first start for Maher and Eustace, Hitotsu finished fifth in the Caulfield Guineas before winning Group 1 races at what would prove to be his final three starts.
After a brilliant win in the Penfolds Victoria Derby (2500m) he was spelled and returned to win the Australian Guineas (1600m) before his fighting win in the ATC Derby (2400m) and retires a winner of half of his eight starts and $3,179,250 in stakes.
Owner Ozzie Kheir was glowing in his praise of the four-year-old. "Hitotsu has taken us on an amazing journey in such a short period of time and showed that special horses can be trained in an unconventional way and that's all credit to the stable that weren't afraid to try something different," Kheir said.
"We will now start the process of finding him the best place to continue his next chapter and follow his progeny for many years to come.” - Ozzie Kheir
HITOTSU
Brown Horse by Maurice (JPN) out of Love Is Fickle (Foaled 11th September 2018)
Owners: Mr A Kheir, Mr K J Payne, Mrs V M Payne, Mr J A O’Neill, Mr V Kheir, Mr A J Willoughby, Mr G J P Van Ameyden, Mr L Caminiti, Mr J M Simmons, Mr D Edmonds, Carty Racing, Mr D F Degenhardt, Mr D Buzadzic
Trainer: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
Career: 8 starts - 4 wins
Prizemoney: $3,179,250