Ascot Results (Race 2)

Saturday, 9th April 2016

2
13:23
(local)

Old Comrade Stakes (LR)

Age: 4yo and up Type: OPEN
AUD $100,000
1600m TURF GOOD
2
13:23
(local)
AUD $100,000
1600m GOOD

Old Comrade Stakes (LR)

Age: 4yo and up Type: OPEN

The favourite Wink And A Nod travelled really well in second place, despite racing behind a steady pace (first 1000m 63.07). She moved up to the leader (Battle Hero) approaching the home turn, took a while to overhaul that horse in the sprint home, before getting to the front at the 100m. Shen went on to score a smart win, her 14th win in 34 starts. Battle Hero set a moderate pace, lifted the tempo on passing the 600m and then fought well for a good second. Respondent was second last in the six-horse field to the 600m. He moved up rounding the home turn and kept battling on well in the straight to take the minor placing.