Scenic Fair Flies In Matchmaker

Saturday, 24 April 2010 10:14

Exciting mare Scenic Fair produced a brilliant turn of foot to score in the Matchmaker Classic (1400m) at Ascot today.

The Scenic mare sat three back the rails in the run and was held up momentarily on straightening before rider Shaun McGruddy got into the clear and released the brakes.

She did the rest, unwinding with an electric burst of speed to reel in getaway race leader Peach Tree.

The Mark Reed trained Peach Tree looked the winner at the 200m after putting three lengths on the rest of the field, but Scenic Fair wasn’t to be denied, proving too good in the finish.

That was Scenic Fair’s sixth win from 14 starts and she looks to have more than her fair share of ability for trainer Daniel Morton.

Race favourite Mocassin Bend had a lovely run behind the leader, but seems to have failed in her attempt to recapture last seasons brilliant form and only battled on to finish fifth.

What They Said:

“She had a soft run and really sprouted wings once she got clear in the straight.” - Shaun McGruddy.