"This is a star on day one"

10 May 2021 | John Coffey
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Such were the words used by ace race caller Dan Mielicki when describing the finish of the Victorian TAB Sapling Stakes at Melton on April 24.

He had preceded that comment with “this might be one of the best debuts you’ve ever seen”.

Mielicki, as well as many other harness racing devotees who saw this race, were in awe of the performance of the two-year-old gelding named Beach Villa, such was the ease of victory.

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