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Doomben Results (Race 1)

Saturday, 21st December 2013

1
11:40
(local)

Racing Retro 2yo Hcp

Age: 2yo WT: 54kg Type: OPEN
AUD $50,000
1110m TURF GOOD
1
11:40
(local)
AUD $50,000
1110m GOOD

Racing Retro 2yo Hcp

Age: 2yo WT: 54kg Type: OPEN

Two-year-old Celestial Dragon followed his all-the-way debut win at this track on 30 November with a similar victory here. He was smartly away and worked in the early stages before taking the lead at the 800m. He then settled nicely, maintaining a good tempo, established a clear lead at the 200m and went to the post well for a very good win, looking on track for a Magic Millions 2YO Classic (LR, 1200m) berth. First starter Burleigh Bullet ($12) was quickly away from her wide barrier (11) and soon crossed to settle third on the rails. She was under riding at the turn but kept battling on nicely along the rails to just grab second in the last few strides. The favourite Divine Service ($3.20) was quickly away from his good barrier (2) and led early but after being pressured he eased to race in second place. He put in a run rounding the home turn, kept battling on quite well in the straight, and after having every chance was cut out of second place right at the post to finish third. Sagatona ($7.50) was trapped deep from her wide barrier (13) and eased to be eleventh at the 800m. She was still giving the leader about eight lengths at the 400m and improved along the rails but was blocked until clear at the 100m. She then finished strongly for an eye-catching fourth, beaten just over two lengths. It was a very good effort. *ANZ