New Zealand Cup day is underway!
Race 1 : The East West Fencing Handicap Trot (2600m) :
Mark Purdon has opened his account with favourite American Pride winning the first on Cup day. Starting off 20 metres American Pride went round to sit parked outside the pace-setting Cochy Malc before repelling a strong challenge from Springbank Mason and She Reigns, who produced a huge run off the backmark of 30 metres. Purdon had labelled American Pride as his best chance for the day and he delivered with his sixth win in 17 starts. Springbank Mason paid $12.80 for the place, with 16:9:18 trifecta paying $2,035.20. The winning time was 3:17.80. The well favoured Andy Hall missed the start and was never a contender.
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