It was a much deserved black-type breakthrough for Our Alley Cat and Vicki Prendergast, with the talented mare claiming the Gr.3 Valley D’Vine Restaurant Spring Sprint. Given Our Alley Cat had already placed five times at stakes level, it was an overdue stakes win for the daughter of Atlante, who now has the all-important black-type win on her pedigree page. The dominant 2.8L victory was also made that much more special by also being trainer Vicki Prendergast’s first win at Group & Listed level. Going off Saturday’s performance, I’m sure connections will have their eye on more black-type targets moving through the Spring and Summer ahead.