It was the New Zealand Breeders Stakes of 2007 where Sam Spratt earnt her first Gr.1 success, Winning aboard the Stephen McKee-trained Captivate. A spectacular race fall at Trentham in 2003 threatened to end Sam's riding career just as the young apprentice was taking the ranks by storm, doctors advising Sam her riding days were behind her. Now, the resilient and bubble Sam has kicked home 979 winners, 89 of those black-type with 17 Group Ones.