Chariots Of Fire winner snares a slot into world's richest harness race

Just hours before he upset buzz pacer Captain Ravishing to win Saturday night’s Group 1 feature, it has been revealed Catch A Wave’s connections signed a deal to race for the Cordina Chickens slot in the $2.1 million TAB Eureka on September 2.

“We had a handshake deal with Andy Gath a few weeks ago, but put pen to paper on Saturday afternoon with Catch A Wave’s owners and Andy,” Daniel Cordina said.

“We couldn’t have timed it better, could we? While the ink is still drying, he comes out and beats Captain Ravishing like he did.”

Cordina admitted he and his partners, John Cordina and Steve Lester, did explore partnering with Captain Ravishing for the TAB Eureka.

“Yes, I spoke to Hass (Taiba, Captain Ravishing’s owner), but we couldn’t agree on terms,” he said. “I’d already had initial contact with Andy Gath at that stage. We’re very happy to have landed Catch A Wave.”

Captain Ravishing has since been locked-in to race for the Team Zav slot of Danny and Jo Zavitsanos in the Eureka.

A decision will be made this week whether Captain Ravishing tackles Saturday week’s $1 million Miracle Mile or has a break to focus on the Eureka.