Savvy Coup proves Pitman partnership rightTRISH DUNELL Saturday's Oaks-winning jockey Chris Johnson has ridden Savvy Coup to four of her five victories. Mark down October 21, 2017, as a pivotal day in the racing career of Oaks winner Savvy Coup. Following the run at Ashburton, Michael Pitman revealed to Stuff that he believed Savvy Coup would be capable of winning the Oaks. The Pitman partnership has good reason to take confidence into the Australian Derby. Bonneval, Sofia Rosa and Savvy Coup all won the Lowland Stakes - a crucial lead up to the New Zealand Oaks.

Source: Stuff March 17, 2018 12:00 UTC