The Stephen Autridge-trained Tears Of Victory (NZ) (U S Navy Flag {USA}) won on debut at Matamata on Sunday.

The 3-year-old filly was ridden by Maria Sanson and won from Valentine (NZ) (Turn Me Loose {NZ}) and Fancy Like (NZ) (Redwood {GB}).

Tears Of Victory is from the Fastnet Rock mare Ireland’s Teardrop (Ire). She is the dam of the Group 3-placed Last Sight (NZ) (Showcasing {GB}) and hails from the family of the outstanding Minding (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).

Tears Of Victory is the ninth winner for U S Navy Flag (USA) who will stand the 2023 breeding season for NZ$15,000 (plus GST).

-TTR