Lords Ransom Claims Perth Cup
- Friday, 01 January 2010 09:59
Popular elect Lords Ransom has lived up to his billing with victory over his Adam Durrant-trained stablemate Ma Chienne in the Perth Cup at Ascot.
The $3 favourite was always handy and took the lead in the straight to hold off a determined challenge from Ma Chienne ($8) by half a length.
Largo Lad ($13) led in the eastern states raiders when he finished third, 1-1/2 lengths from the runner-up.
The Group Two Cup (2400m) brought up the fourth win on the feature program for Durrant's stable jockey Alan Kennedy, and his third for the trainer.
"It's fantastic to run one-two," Durrant said.
"It's a great feat for the whole stable.
"This is a turning point for Durrant Racing.
"Alan is the stable rider and I'm very proud of him and proud to say he has come through as my apprentice."
Lords Ransom had been the dominant favourite since his win in the C B Cox Stakes.
Once touted as a eastern states Cups horse, Lords Ransom has had his share of problems which have restricted the six-year-old's career to just 18 starts, nine of which he has won.
Picture - Perth Racing
