El Nino (Storm Cat - Bay Harbor) has attained the exraordinary strike of 70% winners to runners, in addition to a phenomenal Black type win by his 3YO daughter, De Jorge in a Black Type International mares sprint race last weekend. (Pictured)

Winning the Sprinters Mares International Cup (1200m) in La Gala Hipica de Caracas, an International, Invitational Sprint race for mares in South America.

This year the race had 5 USA mares, representing several countries and the best sprinters in Venezuela for a record of 18 mares for the first time in the history in Venezuela for 1200 metres. She led all the way to win by 8 lengths, defeating her 17 opponents in dominating style.

A lovely strong mare 16.2hh, she is now the winner of 4 races from 7 starts.

El Nino reached a 70% strike rate when heart to Me won her maiden at Churchill Downs on the weekend.

El Nino and Changeintheweather will re-locate to commence their breeding season in the South East Quarter this weekend at Exclusively Equine Veterinary Surgery at

Hatton Vale, whilst Merlo Downs Stud owners Jeff and Lea Marlow complete their move to their new home at Minden.

Phone: 0402869351 or book via the website at www.merlodownsstud.com