Bank Heist Makes It Back-to-Back at Bairnsdale

Wednesday, 05 Aug 2026
Bank Heist Makes It Back-to-Back at Bairnsdale
Bank Heist Makes It Back-to-Back at Bairnsdale

Bank Heist continued his outstanding recent form with a determined victory in Tuesday's RMBL Investments Rising Stars Series over 1600 metres at Bairnsdale, making it consecutive wins at the East Gippsland circuit.

Fresh off breaking his maiden over the same course and distance just three weeks earlier, the six-year-old returned to benchmark company and proved he was up to the challenge with another tough performance.

Apprentice Nadia Daniels produced a confident and well-judged ride, settling Bank Heist into a comfortable rhythm before asking him to lengthen in the home straight. The gelding responded strongly, digging deep over the final stages to score a well-deserved victory and provide Daniels with an important success in the prestigious RMBL Investments Rising Stars Series.

The win marks another rewarding milestone for the Vincent Hall Racing team, with Bank Heist continuing to improve as he gains confidence and experience. After showing consistent staying potential throughout his preparation, his breakthrough maiden success has clearly been the catalyst, and he has now put together two impressive victories over his preferred 1600-metre journey at Bairnsdale.

"He's really thriving at the moment," said trainer Vincent Hall. "He was able to back up his maiden win with another terrific effort, and Nadia gave him a perfect ride. She showed great patience and timed her run beautifully."

The stable was delighted to see the partnership between horse and rider deliver another success, with Daniels continuing to make the most of her opportunities in the Rising Stars Series.

Congratulations to the connections of Bank Heist on another memorable victory, and a big thank you to the team at Bairnsdale Racing Club and Racing Victoria for hosting another excellent day of country racing.

With back-to-back victories now on the board, Bank Heist has earned a well-deserved confidence boost, and the stable looks forward to seeing where his winning form can take him next.