Phoenix Thoroughbreds owned- War Front entire Cadre Du Noir (USA) opened won his first Australian race at the Sandown-Hillside.
His trainers, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace believe he has the makings of a promising stayer. Cadre Du Noir (USA) led at every call to defeat Austria (Redwood) by five lengths with Monmouth (Pendragon) a further one and half lengths back in third.
A $1.1 million purchase by Kerri Radcliffe Bloodstock at the 2017 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, Cadre Du Noir (USA) made five starts in England for trainer Martin Meade winning over a mile at Newmarket and placing at Goodwood, Kempton Park, and Nottingham.
Cadre Du Noir (USA) is a half-brother to the Grade II Royal Heroine stakes winner Parranda who has placed three times at the highest level.