New Spice In Upset ATA Result
- Saturday, 26 December 2009 13:15
Malcolm MacDonald the 88 year old part-owner of New Spice ($27) passed away two days ago and Elva Van Merwyk the trainer and part owner of New Spice was emotionally overwhelmed after the race.
Peter Knuckey rode the perfect race on New Spice, settling the Old Spice gelding just off the speed, which was amply set by Esroh, the stable mate of the favourite Gondorff.
Geyser Peak flashed late and may have cost his winning chances by laying in down the straight.
Gondorff was also flying home late in the race and even after pulling hard throughout, hit the line with gusto and everything appears to be on track for a start in the 2010 BMW Perth Cup on Friday.
Phormium and Sentenza were next in, performing to their best, but the unlucky runner was Great Destiny who was stopped in his tracks when making ground between runners.
Numbers: 3,4,1,8,10,11 Margins: Nk x ¾ x Ns Time: 2.15.84
Winners breeding: Old Spice - Legal Consent (Danehill USA)
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