Passion still burns brightly for Moraitis

Nick Moraitis, owner of Might and Power, in front of the 1997 Melbourne Cup and with his portrait in the background. Source: News Corp Australia

IT'S been nearly two decades since Might And Power was dominating Australian racing but the champion's owner, Nick Moraitis, still enjoys the sport.

"I've got about 30 broodmares and up to 15 horses in training,'' Moraitis said. "I love the game and the people in it.''

Moraitis, who gained nationwide recognition when Might And Power won the 1997 Caulfield and Melbourne Cups and the 1998 Cox Plate, gets a big kick out of his breeding and racing program and he could be celebrating a winning double at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.

The popular owner has the consistent Passionflower contesting the Bloodstock.com.au Handicap (1400m) and Spice Of Life is lining up in the Hyland Race Colours Handicap (1400m).

"They are both home-breds and they are both look like they should run well,'' Moraitis said.

Might And Power, with Jim Cassidy in the saddle, runs at Flemington in 1998. Source: News Limited

Passionflower, trained by Kevin Moses, is deep into a race preparation that began on the final day of last season when she won at Gosford. Although the mare hasn't won in eight starts since, she has managed four seconds and a third during this period including her most recent effort when she chased home Mary Lou at Randwick on Boxing Day.

"She is due to knock them over, she deserves a win,'' Moraitis said.

"Kevin (Moses) has done a wonderful job with this mare, she has been very consistent over a long period.

"Blake Shinn is a very good jockey riding well and he will give her every chance.''

Spice Of Life, trained by David Vandyke, boasts an impressive career record of five wins from 11 starts and will be improved by his first-up seventh behind Selectify at Warwick Farm on Christmas Eve.

Nick Moraitis holds the 1997 Melbourne Cup won by Might And Power. Source: News Limited

"He needed the run first-up and I know David is happy with how the horse has trained on,'' Moraitis said. "This horse usually races well when fresh, he is good early in his preparation, and this looks a suitable race.''

Moraitis is also looking forward to Royal Randwick on Saturday where the owner is bullish about the chances of Emerald City in the Benchmark 75 Handicap over 1800m.

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Race 3 No.3: Electrifyin'

Luckless at Canterbury then was held up for a few strides but worked to the line strongly for second at Randwick behind Liberty Island last start. Stepping up to 1600m suits, this looks an easier race and he is set to break through today.

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Race 2 No.2: Passionflower

Good mare racing in great heart. She has run second in four of her last five starts and races well this track. Versatile type who races forward or back but from the inside barrier, should enjoy the run of the race, Gets her chance today.

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