GINGERBREAD MAN
annihilated his rivals to
capture the S$200,000 Magic Millions Juvenile Championship at Kranji here
today.
With two wins and seconds
in four starts in the lead-up to the Singapore Group 3 event, GINGERBREAD
MAN (Shamardal - Quaffle by Hurricane Sky) started favourite in the 1200m
sprint.
And what a performance he
put up with Barend Vortser in the saddle. Jumping smartly from his extra
wide barrier, GINGERBREAD MAN dropped back considerably when his rider
attempted to bring him nearer to the rails but was caught wide all the way.
But GINGERBREAD MAN stormed
home on the outside of horses and raced away to a handsome win.
Winning trainer Bruce Marsh
was impressed with the victory.
"It was always the plan to drop him back if the others were quicker, but I
have to say I was very concerned when I saw him caught so wide.
"But
he gave such an extraordinary kick in the home straight. It just smashed
them - unbelievable!" |